When Virgil Green wanted to improve on his pass routes he watched film on Owen Daniels. When he wanted to know more about Gary Kubiak’s offense, he received a glowing review from former teammate Joel Dreessen. Everything pointed to the tight end staying with the Broncos this offseason.

When the money matched an expanded opportunity, Green accepted the Broncos’ three-year, $8.4-million contract, rebuffing the San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears.

“I am comfortable here. And learning a new offense isn’t a big deal,” Green said Tuesday. “I felt this was the right fit for me.”

The Broncos didn’t have to sell Green on the zone-blocking scheme. He played similar sets in college at Nevada, and realizes that Kubiak uses tight ends creatively in the passing game. Besides, Green knows why he was a priority to a Broncos’ team that wants to establish a physical running game.

“At the end of the day, I am about tough, hard-nosed football. I love moving somebody against their will,” said Green, whose 6-foot-5, 255-pound frame befits his “Incredible Hulk” nickname. “I know tight ends can flourish in this offense. But I understand how I am going to earn my keep on this team.”

Daniels joined Green in Denver on Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year deal. The Broncos acted swiftly at tight end, anticipating the exit of Julius Thomas, whose deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars will become official when he passes a physical Wednesday. Daniels likely will be introduced Wednesday and welcomed by Green.

“I think it’s great. I have been studying his (route running) for two years,” Green said.

Thirteen teams expressed interest in Green, whose salary will average $2.8 million annually. The Chargers made a strong push to land Green. The Bears and Eagles also pursued Green, but dropped out, leaving the Chargers going head-to-head against the Broncos.

Broncos general manager John Elway identified Green as a top internal target. Teammates consider Green a “glue guy” in the locker room, and he has earned respect for his professionalism.

“He’s really worked his tail off the last four years. He’s an impact guy we wanted on the Denver Broncos,” Elway said Tuesday. “He has that mentality that we want. We are thrilled.”

Green caught six passes last season, including his first touchdown. He’s considered an underrated receiver.

“I want to be efficient. I don’t want teams to say, ‘He’s in, they are running (the ball),’^” Green said. “I prayed long and hard about this, and this is where I am comfortable.”

Troy E. Renck: trenck@denverpost.com or twitter.com/troyrenck