"Generally speaking, that creates that higher level of performance, that competition," Broncos coach Sean Payton said of tough position battles.

Lucas Krull had an efficient day at the office in last week's preseason opener, his only catch going for an inexplicably wide-open eight-yard touchdown amid the Denver Broncos' 30-9 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. It's honest work being the third-string Broncos tight end — but laudable all the same to head coach Sean Payton.