The Broncos are also slated to face the AFC North and NFC South, which means difficult games against the Faclons, Ravens, Saints and Steelers.

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As a former minority owner with Pittsburgh, Haslam is very familiar with Whisenhunt, who would come in with an understanding of the AFC North.

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Baltimore traded wide receiver Anquan Boldin to San Francisco, and the AFC North champs also reportedly lost inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbee in free agency to Miami.

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