Without the emergence of young wide receivers Pay Bryant and Troy Franklin, the Denver Broncos likely wouldn't have traded away Devaughan Vele . Throughout training camp and the preseason, Bryant and Franklin have been flashing. Broncos starting safety Brandon Jones has been impressed by what he's seen from the young wideouts.

Given a day to process the Devaughn Vele trade move and prepare his remarks, Broncos coach Sean Payton explained the combination of interest in Vele and a need to narrow down the receiver room led to the deal.

Sean Payton said three NFL teams were interested in Devaughn Vele, and it was one of the hardest trades the coach has made.