Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has gone out of his way to praise former teammate Brandon Marshall. Marshall, who wants out of Denver, had good on-field chemistry with Cutler while the two were teammates with the Broncos. Sources indicate that even if the Bears were serious about making a play for Marshall, it's unlikely that they'd have enough to get him from Denver.

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton shrugs off criticism that he doesn't have an NFL-caliber arm. "I've had a strong enough arm my entire career. I don't listen to critics," Orton told 104.3 The Fan in Denver. "I feel like I've had a nice start to my career and being with these coaches and these players, I'm just getting better and better and I just think this trade is the jump start to the second part of my career."

The Broncos released linebacker Boss Bailey on Wednesday morning. He is the younger brother of Denver cornerback Champ Bailey. Bailey, who signed with the team as a free agent in 2008, started six games last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury. "I wasn't really surprised by it. I understand how the business goes," Bailey said. "It's a business call. I appreciate everything they've done for me since I've been here. Once you're a Bronco, you're always a Bronco."

Brandon Marshall said goodbye to the Broncos on his blog on Tuesday, four days after requesting a trade. Denver owner Pat Bowlen hasn't said whether or not he would honor the wide receiver's trade request. Coach Josh McDaniels says that he expects Marshall to report to training camp at the end of next month. Marshall wrote in a blog post entitled 'Clearing the Air' he wrote: "Life is filled with change, and where I am in my life now change is probably best. It's hard leaving an organization ran (sic) by one of the best owners in all of sports, and someone who's been there for me through my ups and downs. "The hardest thing was hearing Mr. B wish me luck in the future, but we both came to the conclusion that this is probably the best thing for me to grow on and off the field," Marshall continued. "I thank the Denver fans who embraced my emotion and play on the field and (for) showing me love every time I step outside my door."

Agent Kennard McGuire has confirmed a report that Brandon Marshall has asked the Broncos to trade him. "Yes there was a meeting between Brandon, and Mr. [Pat] Bowlen. There was a request for a trade. Mr. Bowlen has said that ownership will do everything in it's power to accommodate his wishes," McGuire said. The Broncos have still yet to comment on the reports.

The Broncos have signed free-agent wide receiver Brandon Lloyd to a one-year contract. Lloyd has 156 receptions and 15 touchdowns in his 79 career games. He has played for the Bears, Redskins and 49ers.

Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has reportedly asked for a trade. The club says that they are aware of a radio report that Marshall asked owner Pat Bowlen for a trade during a meeting last Friday. However, Denver would not comment on the rumor. The receiver skipped the team's minicamp this weekend, and is looking for a pay raise.

Knowshon Moreno, Denver's first-round pick, is biding his time behind veterans LaMont Jordan and Correll Buckhalter on the team's depth chart. "I like the kid. He can catch good, he's got good foot quickness," Buckhalter said. "I think he's going to be a heck of a player in this league." He might be third on the team's list, but has taken snaps with the first-team offense at times. "Just having fun with the guys," Moreno said. "We're just trying to make plays and have fun."

Brandon Marshall was absent from Denver's mandatory minicamp for the second consecutive day on Saturday. Marshall wants a new contract from the team, and is still required to attend the team's workouts despite recent hip surgery. "I'm very keen on having Brandon play for the Broncos," owner Pat Bowlen said after meeting with the wide receiver on Friday night.

Kyle Orton has been named the starting quarterback of the Broncos. Denver coach Josh McDaniels made the announcement on Saturday, confirming that Orton had beat out Chris Simms for the job.