Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase speaks to reporters after NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. The Broncos are scheduled to play the New England Patriots on Sunday for the AFC championship. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, meet after the Patriots' 31-21 win in their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) is tackled by San Diego Chargers strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (38) and San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)