The Facts: As the Broncos continue their free-agency agenda, it's clear what part of the team's playbook they believe needed the most work. They signed two offensive linemen -- tackles Donald Stephenson and Russell Okung -- and matched a four-year, $18 million offer sheet to Anderson to keep him as the team's No. 1 back. "C.J. played his best football at the end of the year," HC Gary Kubiak said. "I think C.J. hasn't even reached the heights he can reach. I think C.J. is really just getting started. Being in our system again, if C.J. can stay healthy and stay on the field for 16 weeks, I think he can be one of the top backs in the league -- and I think he believes that."

Diehards Line: Kubiak wants to run the ball because in his mind, it's a simple equation -- run the ball with purpose and it will lead to more potential big plays in the passing game which will lead to more points. So they plan to rely on Anderson, new arrivals on the offensive line and an offensive reset that comes with Peyton Manning's retirement and Brock Osweiler's departure in free agency. Anderson has to raise his game since he has never started more than seven games in a season and never carried the ball as a pro more than the 179 times he carried it 2014. John Elway, the Broncos' executive vice president of football operations/general manager, gave Anderson the same message when the Broncos informed Anderson they intended to match the Miami Dolphins' offer. "My expectations are higher than his, I promise you that" Anderson said. "I'll leave it right there."