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DENVER -- Brock Osweiler wanted to follow Peyton Mannings path, not live in his shadow.And that, he said, was the reason for his remark that drew so much ire back in Denver last spring.Osweiler swears he meant no disrespect to Denver when he said at his introductory news conference in Houston that he chose the Texans over the Broncos in free agency because they gave him the best opportunity to be successful.With his homecoming on tap Monday night, a game pitting two flawed 4-2 division leaders, Osweiler acknowledged it might not have been the wisest choice of words. But hes not apologizing for saying it, just expressing regret that it came off wrong in some quarters.After spending four seasons as Peyton Mannings backup and presumed successor, Osweiler shockingly left the Super Bowl champs for a four-year, $72 million offer from Houston 48 hours after Mannings tearful retirement.His best opportunity to be successful comment was seen as one last jab at the team that had benched him for the playoff run. A dash of salt in the wound of uncertainty hed left behind in Denver, the team was suddenly jolted with an unexpected search for a new quarterback.I dont know what he was thinking, Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said this week. Weve won a lot of games here, so I would think wed give him the best place to win.Osweiler explained that while he felt he fit in very nicely with Gary Kubiaks West Coast offense in Denver, where he went 5-2 as the starter last season, he felt his skills were better suited for Bill OBriens more traditional downfield passing scheme.It seemed like a phenomenal opportunity as a quarterback to play in a system like this, Osweiler said. I was able to see Peyton play in similar systems in 2012, `13 and `14. And I dont think any of us can deny what he was able to accomplish in those systems. So, as a quarterback, as a competitor, as someone striving to do great things in this league, it just seemed like a great opportunity to be able to play in a system that was similar to that.Osweiler also drew the ire of Broncos fans for skipping the teams White House visit and ring ceremony . He explained he was too busy learning a new playbook with a new team in a new city to relive Super Bowl 50, although Von Miller and Emmanuel Sanders did Facetime him from the ring ceremony in June.After a six-month search, the Broncos settled on Trevor Siemian as Mannings successor.I think Trevors done a phenomenal job, I really do, Osweiler said. I really couldnt be happier for Trevor.Osweiler is coming off his best game as a Texan, leading Houston back from a 14-point deficit for a 26-23 win in overtime against the Colts last week.Siemian is coming off his first loss, 21-13 at San Diego, where he was still compromised by a sprained left shoulder that had sidelined him the week before.You know what, Im really impressed with the guy, said ESPN color analyst Jon Gruden, who watched the Broncos practice over the weekend. No. 1, winning your first four starts in the NFL is hard to do, I dont care what kind of team youre on. Handling the pressure of not only succeeding Peyton Manning but taking the keys to the world champions, thats tough.Gruden said he expects Siemian to do even better when the Broncos ground game gets going and Kubiaks patented bootlegs and play-actions come into play more.The only bigger shocker than Osweiler leaving Denver this year was Siemian winning the job hed left behind.I think the credit goes to John Elway and Kubiak for a) finding the guy, but b) having the guts to play the guy, Gruden said. Most people would have said, `Hey, lets just go with (Mark) Sanchez. We traded for him. Lets save face and give Sanchez a shot. Or, `Lets go with Paxton Lynch. He was our No. 1 pick. Lets go with our seventh round pick who no one knows about? That takes a lot of courage. I think they deserve credit for playing the best player.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapletonPaul George Shoes Discount . Sulaiman, 44, was chosen unanimously Tuesday in a vote by the leadership, the World Boxing Council said. Sulaiman becomes the sixth president of the organization. Vapormax Clearance Sale . However, he did make them miss him a little less. Cundiff, who had the unenviable job of replacing Dawson last season, agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1. http://www.wholesalenikeshoesclearance.com/cheap-max-tn-shoes/fake-air-max-plus-tn-ultra.html . -- Gus Malzahn finally had his day in Fayetteville. Nike Shoes China Wholesale Paypal . In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourth-round match at home to another second-tier team -- Watford. Kobe Bryant Shoes Clearance . It says Pocklingtons lawyer filed the appeal Friday in a California court. CTV Edmonton also says Pocklington gave a $100,000 cash deposit as part of the conditions of his bail, and that he will be out on bail until his appeal is heard.EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Sam Bradford has begun his crash course in Minnesotas offense.Whether hell be able to learn enough in his first week for the Vikings to make him the quarterback in the season opener, well, thats undetermined. Coach Mike Zimmer, naturally, wasnt ready to declare a starter for Sunday. He didnt rule out Bradford, either, with the game at Tennessee six days away.Well see how it goes, Zimmer said.Bradford took part in second practice with the team Monday, two days after the trade with Philadelphia that was triggered by the massive injury to Teddy Bridgewaters left knee.Obviously its a little bit of an adjustment trying to not only learn a new system but adjust to the personnel and try to figure out how to throw to different guys, Bradford said. But it felt better today than it did yesterday, thats for sure.The most reasonable timetable for the 2010 first overall draft pick to take over is probably the following week for the home game against Green Bay, with Shaun Hill playing this week. Immediate action for Bradford is certainly possible, though. With only two quarterbacks on the active roster, if Hill were to start and get hurt, Bradford would have to play regardless of his readiness.Thats the goal, to progress to that point to where I feel comfortable enough to get out there and play if Im needed to, Bradford said. But I cant tell you if thats going to be the case or not.Both Hill and Bradford will take turns with the first team this week. The 15-year veteran Hill, coincidentally, took over as the starter for St. Louis to begin the 2014 season after Bradford tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training camp for a second time in a year.The Vikings expressed confidence in Hill after Bridgewater went down in practice with a dislocated knee, torn ACL and other significant damage. They werent confident enough to stand pat over the weekend without pursuing a higher-caliber replacement.He was disappointed at first, but Shaun is a great person, Zimmer said, adding: He is a pros pro. Thats the way hhe took it.ddddddddddddThe Vikings dealt two draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2017, for Bradford. Hill started with the first team on Monday during the portion of practice reporters were allowed to watch.I only know what weve put in the past two days or what theyve taught me the past two days, Bradford said afterward. As far as what percentage that is of the playbook, I dont know. Im sure its a very small percentage. But I can tell you, with what weve done in the past few days, I feel pretty good with those.The presence of tight ends coach Pat Shurmur, and his influence on the scheme under offensive coordinator Norv Turner, will be a big help. Shurmur was Bradfords offensive coordinator last season with Philadelphia and in his rookie year with St. Louis in 2010.Im not sure if its quite sandlot football, but I think its really just trying to figure out what Im comfortable with right now, Bradford saidGame notesBradford had been to Minnesota once in his life before the trade. That was a family reunion like probably when I was like 6 or 7, he said. . ... Four players on the active roster werent taking part in practice: WR Charles Johnson, TE MyCole Pruitt, OT Jeremiah Sirles and center Nick Easton. Pruitt has a left knee injury and likely wont play at Tennessee. The Vikings havent revealed the other injuries. ... The Vikings signed safety Shamiel Gary to fill out the practice squad. He was let go last week by Miami, where he played in six games in 2015. ... Previously placed on the practice squad were OG Willie Beavers, WR Moritz Bohringer, TE Kyle Carter, OG Isame Faciane, RB C.J. Ham, DT Toby Johnson, CB Tre Roberson, QB Joel Stave and DE Stephen Weatherly, all of whom were in camp with the team and cut on Saturday.---Online:AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL coverage on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Dave Campbell on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DaveCampbellAP ' ' '