Late interceptions define Day 7 of Broncos Camp

Much like any of the previous six training camp sessions for the Denver Broncos, Wednesday’s practice out at UCHealth Training Center can be viewed through several different lenses.

Take cornerback Rojesterman Farris. Since being signed on Sunday, the first-year pro has two interceptions in three practices — including picking off Teddy Bridgewater to end Wednesday’s session.

“He’s got a great opportunity, and he’s done well so far,” said head coach Vic Fangio after practice. “He’s got a license to compete and make the team in some shape or form.”

How about Justin Simmons? Well, he picked off Drew Lock in the same two-minute drill at the end of practice as well.

“I think I need to start watching Justin Simmons tape on my free time, just to make sure nothing like that happens again,” Lock joked after practice.

Denver’s defense “gave up some plays” in the two-minute drill to end practice, said Fangio. But needing a touchdown, the Broncos offense got stifled. Twice.

“It all depends which lens you’re looking through,” Fangio said.

But for most of Broncos Country, this year’s training camp is focused through the lens of the quarterback competition between Bridgewater and Lock — and Wednesday was not such a bright day for either.

“It was up and down,” Fangio said of the quarterback play. “Obviously, we’d like to not end those drives there to go win the game with interceptions, but that’s why we practice.

“We obviously need a lot of work, and we’ll continue to get a lot of work.”

Bridgewater attributed his late pick to a miscommunication with his receiver, something which he assured they will work on.

“I’m glad we’re making that mistake now and not in the game. We’ll get together, we’ll watch the tape later today,” Bridgewater said. “The defense came with the pressure. We had to get the ball out. I think we just weren’t on the same page, so it’s something we can fix easily, and it’s nothing that we’re going to panic about.”

But for Lock, his self-described poor decision that led to his interception will likely sting not only immediately but through Thursday’s off day.

“It does sting. We’re going to go learn, and we’re going to go watch it. It’s more of those dudes getting to go in the locker room and give you a little slap (on the butt). We have to wait two days until we can come out here and get me one,” Lock said.

“They get the better of you, and that’s that. You have to take it like a man and go in there with a smile on your face and say, ‘Hey, good play.’”