The Facts: The Broncos have long said they couldn't imagine life without Elam. Now, they must start thinking about it. Elam, Denver's leading career scorer, is no longer property of the Broncos, after 15 years of service. Elam is a free agent, which seemed an unlikely scenario at the end of a season that saw him kick four game-winning field goals.

Diehards Line:That said, Elam is in no hurry to resolve his future. The veteran PK is leaving the country Saturday for two weeks, going on a trip to Israel with some Broncos teammates, and will not be available to visit other NFL teams during that time. The only team he would likely sign with in the next two weeks is Denver, but Reale said he doesn't know if that's possible. Asked if Elam, who turns 38 on March 8, will return to the Broncos, agent Jack Reale said: "It remains to be seen. It takes two hands to clap." Because he's so settled in Denver, retirement is an option for Elam if he doesn't re-sign with the Broncos. The Falcons have been mentioned as a possible suitor.