Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak
On simulating Panthers QB Cam Newton in practice
“It’s tough. [Quarterbacks] Brock [Osweiler] and Trevor [Siemian] are going to have to do the best job they possibly can. But I thought we got a good start on it today. It’s different. But I think different gets everybody’s attention.”
On the health status of S T.J. Ward and S Darian Stewart
“I’m encouraged that they’re going to both be there in a couple weeks. It doesn’t mean I’m right. I think T.J. is probably a little ahead of D-Stew right now, but we’ll probably be smart with them this week and put them back together next week. But I feel good about it.”
On approaching the Super Bowl as if it might be QB Peyton Manning’s final game
“He hasn’t said anything to me. I know he’s enjoying the playoffs and enjoying the opportunity with this football team. I can’t speak for him. He’ll have to answer those questions. But I know it’s special to have him back in the huddle leading the way. I’m just very proud of his work to getting back to being in this position.”
Broncos RB C.J. Anderson
On how he will focus in preparation
“Easy. The ball is put down on Sunday, and it’s blue and orange versus baby blue and silver. All I can do is worry about us. That’s how easy you make it. Everybody that has no affiliation with blue and orange, you don’t have to listen to them.”
Broncos TE Vernon Davis
On preparing mentally and physically for the Super Bowl
“It’s all mental because when you get in the stadium, you look around and you might see Beyonce. You have Eddie Murphy on this side and there are so many people. It’s such a big deal. You can’t get caught up in the outside. You can’t get caught up in that. You just have to keep your focus within the game and within the moment.”