Quick-hitting Broncos topics as training camp approaches, with the report date July 18:

When the organized team activities began in mid-May, coach Vic Fangio said the goal was to practice about 90 percent of the defensive plays.

On offense, coordinator Rich Scangarello didn’t put a percentage on what he called, but it was enough to give the coaches an idea of how the players fit into his scheme.

“(The second) year, it’s always a little bit easier, but there was a lot of volume (in the off-season program) just because we wanted to find out what guys could do in our offense and what their best strengths are,” Scangarello said.

Now that they know how much the players have absorbed they will take a slightly altered approach when camp begins. Yes, the volume will remain in-depth, but the process will move quicker.

“When we come back for fall camp, we can hone in on the plays and schemes that are best-tailored to the personnel we have and (quarterback Joe Flacco’s) strengths and everyone’s strengths. I’m excited about that,” Scangarello said. “Now we have a bit of direction so we can tighten it up.”

T. Marshall’s comfort level. Safety Trey Marshall entered camp last year as an undrafted free agent who eventually ended up on the practice squad and was activated for the final two games.

Marshall’s climb appears similarly tall when camp opens July 18. There is a logjam at safety behind starters Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson and top reserve Will Parks that includes Marshall, Jamal Carter, Su’a Cravens, Dymonte Thomas, and Shamarko Thomas.

Marshall, though, is confident.

“I feel really comfortable in the new system,” he said. “It’s a lot easier to play in because I’m able to relax and just play the game of football with my instincts.”

What did he learn last year?

“(The importance of) studying because everybody is talented so the only way to separate yourself is to know the game,” Marshall said.

Marshall will benefit from the Broncos’ extra preseason game (Aug. 1 vs. Atlanta) because the starters are unlikely to play.

“I look at that as a good thing — it’s another opportunity to prove myself,” he said.

Free agent catch-up. Camps are opening next month and two Broncos starters from last year — safety Darian Stewart and nose tackle Domata Peko — remain unsigned.

The Broncos cut Stewart and opted not to re-sign Peko. Ten Broncos who became free agents have signed with new teams. Guard/tackle Billy Turner received the longest contract in term (four years with Green Bay) and center Matt Paradis signed the richest deal in total dollars ($29 million) and guaranteed money ($12 million).

Around the NFL

Blow for Bengals. Cincinnati was counting on rookie Jonah Williams, the 11th overall pick, to start at left tackle. But he won’t this year.

The Bengals announced last week that Williams underwent left shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the entire season. He was reportedly injured during organized team activities.

Cordy Glenn, the 2018 left tackle who was projected as this year’s left guard, will kick back outside. At left guard, the candidates are Clint Boling, Alex Redmond (suspended for the first four games because of a failed performance-enhancing drug test) and John Jerry.

The Bengals’ first-round injury woes continue. Their past five opening-round picks have all sustained injuries during their rookie seasons.

Gallup’s jump. As a rookie in 2018 for Dallas, former Colorado State receiver Michael Gallup had 33 catches for 507 yards and two touchdowns.

Gallup figures to benefit this year from the full-season presence of Amari Cooper (who will be double-teamed) and the arrival of veteran Randall Cobb (a top slot player). If Gallup can beat man coverage, his numbers should improve.

Managing Haskins. When should the Redskins start rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins? It makes little sense to do it out of the gate because the first five games are at Philadelphia, vs. Dallas, vs. Chicago, at the Giants, and vs. New England.

Appearing on NFL Network last week, senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams said it will be a group decision on when to hand the keys to Haskins.

Williams is only partly right. It will be a group decision … and the group is owner Dan Snyder and president Bruce Allen. The others will follow the marching orders of that not-very-dynamic duo.

Mahomes MVP favorite. Per SuperBook USA at the Westgate Las Vegas, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to repeat as league MVP (4-1 odds). The top 14 favorites are quarterbacks. New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara is 15th (80-1). Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller is among a group of players at 100-1 and running back Phillip Lindsay is 200-1.