Broncos general manager Brian Xanders has denied a report that Tim Tebow lacks support within the organization. "First of all, I think that report was false," Xanders said Friday. "I think there's a lot of people in our building that are behind Tim Tebow. He had a very successful career at Florida, and he's working hard in his career to become a better quarterback at the NFL level. He's somebody that the franchise invested a lot into in terms of draft picks and contract, but he's going to create his role, and he's done a good job so far with his limited opportunities. So, that report was false. "The big picture is, every player has to create their own role on the team and (coach) John Fox wants competition at every position."

Broncos coach John Fox says that Kyle Orton, not Tim Tebow, is the team's quarterback. Fox said Thursday at his NFL scouting combine news conference in Indianapolis that if the season started today, he'd go with Orton over Tebow.

The Broncos and Champ Bailey have agreed on a four-year deal. It's possible that the Pro Bowl cornerback could have earned more money on the open market. "One thing I've learned, the grass ain't always greener," Bailey. "I could go to an organization that looks like they're ready and then they're not ready and then I'm miserable because I'm around a lot of unfamiliar faces and in an unfamiliar place. "I thought about that and I thought about being on the market. But all in all, it didn't really take me to forgive them. There's new people in charge up there. I know that I could have gotten something worked out. Once Josh McDaniels left, things did work out, didn't it?" A source indicated Bailey signed a four-year deal that could be worth between $43 million and $47 million.

Fans organized a "Champ Bailey Rally" at Invesco Field at Mile High on Sunday, urging the Broncos to re-sign the cornerback. About 40 fans showed up to the event organized by Cris Flores. "Maybe this will help," Bailey said Sunday by text after the rally that was organized through Facebook. "Maybe we can get something done."

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton was the team's offensive captain last season, but his future remains uncertain. "Don't know, to be honest with you," Orton said about his future with the team. "Everybody can make choices. I'm happy. I've been playing as good as I ever have." Orton was the Broncos' starting quarterback in 2009 and for the first 13 games of 2010. After a 6-0 start in 2009, the Broncos lost 15 of their next 20 games.

New coach John Fox has confirmed that the Broncos will switch to the 4-3 defensive scheme. The Broncos moved to the 3-4 front under Josh McDaniels before the 2009 season after employing the 4-3 for 14 seasons under coach Mike Shanahan. "I think we'll make the commitment to the 4-3. The transition from the 3-4 to 4-3 is much easier than going from the 4-3 to 3-4," Fox said. "So we feel pretty confident about that switch."

Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey placed his Denver-area home on the market Wednesday. The news has caused stirs because the Pro Bowl cornerback can become a free agent later this offseason if he doesn't reach an agreement on a new deal with the Broncos. John Elway said Thursday that the team is working to keep Bailey.

John Elway says the Broncos are trying to re-sign perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey. Bailey was about to sign an extension with Denver at the end of last year before the team pulled the offer. The Broncos are not planning to use their franchise tag on Bailey because that would cost them about $15 million in guaranteed salary next season. If they don't sign him to a new deal, Bailey would become an unrestricted free agent when a new collective bargaining agreement is hashed out.

The Broncos and cornerback Champ Bailey are engaged in contract talks, The Denver Post reported Wednesday. Bailey, 32, recently competed in his 10th Pro Bowl in 12 NFL seasons, a record for cornerbacks. He will be eligible for unrestricted free agency once the NFL and the players union agree to a new collective bargaining agreement. "He's a guy we have strong feelings about," coach John Fox told The Post. "We've had some dialogue there. There have been discussions. "He's a guy we definitely want to bring back. You never know how things like that work out, but we're moving forward as best we know how."

Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas underwent surgery Monday on his torn Achilles' tendon, an injury he sustained during offseason workouts last week. His recovery will take at least six months and, depending on the severity of the injury, he could miss all of next season. "Heading to surgery this morning.. everyone keep me in prAyers that it goes well," Thomas tweeted Monday morning.