The Facts: Osweiler has a chance to become Denver's quarterback of the future if he doesn't sign elsewhere. After getting a taste of life as a starter, the young passer expressed a desire this week to stay with the Broncos. "Every single guy on this team embraced me, and that is something I think they all know how thankful I am for that, but this is the best team in the world and we have a very special group in our locker room," Osweiler said.

Diehards Line: After taking over for an injured and benched Peyton Manning midway through the season, Osweiler logged a 5-2 record during an admirable stretch of play that helped keep the Broncos afloat in the AFC. He finished the year on the pine, but with Manning likely done in Denver, Osweiler looms as the team's answer at quarterback if he isn't wrested away by another suitor. But the Broncos will have a lot of irons in the fire this offseason. In addition to working out a new contract for Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, GM John Elway must also figure out how to keep the team together with a free-agent list that includes running back Ronnie Hillman on offense, and Malik Jackson, Danny Trevathan and restricted free agent Brandon Marshall on defense. ... Stay tuned.