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    The Denver Post’s Luca Evans believes Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin are battling for one roster spot in training camp.

    Badie probably has the edge given his versatility on special teams and third-down work. McLaughlin’s path to a roster spot “looks dicey” per Evans.
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    The Denver Post’s Luca Evans believes Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin are battling for one roster spot in training camp.

    Badie probably has the edge given his versatility on special teams and third-down work. McLaughlin’s path to a roster spot “looks dicey” per Evans.
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    The Denver Post’s Luca Evans believes Jonah Coleman could spell J.K. Dobbins for short-yardage touches in the early going.

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