Why did the Broncos sign a kicker to compete with Brandon McManus, but did not add a punter to push Colby Wadman?

-- Bill Davis

First of all, just because there isn't another punter doesn't mean that Wadman is not in a competitive situation. Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon noted at minicamp that he is "watching every single guy" who is in camp with any team, noting that Wadman's competition is among the punters with other clubs who don't make it.

Wadman is also younger than McManus and is at the point where extra repetitions can help his development. When Wadman worked during OTAs, placement punting was a priority. McMahon placed a particular emphasis on punts down the right side of the field.