""We want to have the No. 1 defense, we talk about it, 100 percent," Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto said. "But we have to go out and do it, we have to do the things, each of us, to make that happen. How do we do that? Be better than last year and get off to a good start. It doesn't matter who is across from us every week, we want to be that defense that starts fast and just keeps going.""
""This is the time when you're anxious to see what you have," Payton said. "And look, we need to start fast ... we have a home op"
Denver's defense will open the 2025 season against Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the first time the Broncos begin a season versus a rookie QB since the 1970 merger. The defense projects to be among the NFL's best and is prioritizing being the No. 1 unit. Players emphasize the need to improve early-season performance and to start fast after 0-2 and 0-3 beginnings the past two years. Coach Sean Payton stresses quick starts to build toward home playoff advantages, and the team expects a sellout crowd for the home opener.
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