SN correspondents spotlight three players on each team who are poised to step up their games this season: DENVER BRONCOS OLB Robert Ayers. He had an average rookie season, and the injury to Elvis Dumervil has shined a white-hot spotlight in Ayers? direction. He could respond. The coaches have raved about his work ethic, and he seems to be playing more free and loose during preseason. CB/KR Perrish Cox. His role is undefined right now, but it should grow as the season progresses.

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