Dove Valley opened their doors for minicamp Tuesday and for the first time the Broncos first draft pick, Derek Wolfe, walked in wearing blue and orange with the rest of the team.
“[It’s] good to finally be out here with the teammates and working and getting better,” said the defensive tackle.
Wolfe was drafted number-36 overall, or early in the second round after the Broncos traded out of the first round, from the University of Cincinnati. The newest Bronco found himself unable to participate in the first team offseason OTAs (organized team activity). Under NFL guidelines, the former Bearcat had to wait until after his graduating class walked in its ceremony (which occurred Saturday) to join the team.
“You can look at the plays and see what’s going on but when you’re not getting coached up its hard to see what you would be doing wrong. That’s the hardest thing, is being behind,” recalled Wolfe, who was more concerned about not being able to grasp some of the new concepts.
This setback was short-lived.
“Trying to build your confidence, you’re just trying to catch up the whole time,” said Wolfe. “I think I caught up pretty quick and towards the end of practice I started to get it. It’ll come along.”
The 6-5, 300 lbs defensive lineman has a long way to go, but even after a lone practice under his belt Wolfe is adamant about making an impact right away.
“I expect to contribute. Obviously they didn’t draft me with their first pick not to play,” stated Wolfe. The first Broncos 2012 draft pick has already signed a four-year $6.25 million contract. “I have some expectations here and I’m just trying to live up to them.”
The Broncos and Wolfe will continue on with minicamp for two more days before waiting over a month for full training camp to begin.
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