Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and wide receiver Wes Welker (83) talk during organized team activities at the Broncos training facility on May 30, 2013. (Photo: Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
Story Highlights Welker won't comment on old teammate Aaron Hernandez, except to say he's praying for those involved Offensive tackle Ryan Clady will be brought along slowly as he recovers from shoulder surgery
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - New Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker was not interested in talking about former New England Patriots teammate Aaron Hernandez as the Broncos reported to training camp Wednesday.
While Welker gave his first press conference of the summer, Hernandez was appearing in a Massachusetts courtroom. Hernandez has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd.
Welker and Hernandez were teammates for three seasons in New England.
"I just pray for everyone involved," Welker told USA TODAY Sports after his media session ended. "I'm trying to move forward with training camp like everyone else."
Welker signed with the Broncos in March and spent the rest of the offseason getting used to the Broncos and his new quarterback, Peyton Manning. He was asked to compare Manning's throws with those of his former quarterback, Tom Brady, and creatively declined to say who was better.
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"They're both spectacular, so I don't think there's too much of a difference between them. It's like comparing Picasso and Michaelangelo," Welker said. "It's hard to compare the two."
That led to a natural follow up: Which artist does Welker prefer?
Turns out Welker isn't much of an art historian.
"You know what? I couldn't even tell you," Welker said. "Somebody threw those names at me one time, and I thought it sounded pretty good."
Clady on track: Cameras weren't allowed inside Broncos' headquarters Wednesday, so we'll all just have to imagine what the reunion was like between quarterback Peyton Manning and his best offensive lineman, left tackle Ryan Clady.
Clady was a no-show at the Dove Valley training facility all spring while recovering from shoulder surgery and working out a new, five-year contract worth up to $57.5 million.
Part of Clady's first day back included a physical, after which coaches would decide how much he will participate in training camp. Clady had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder in January.
"I think it's going to be a little bit of time," Clady said. "I'm not sure how much yet, but we'll have to see."
When Clady is cleared to return, coach John Fox said the team would "take it slow" with him, with the main goal having Clady healthy for the season opener on Sept. 5. There is little concern Clady will not be ready.
Clady has not missed a start, and has barely missed a snap, since the Broncos drafted him at No. 12 in 2008.
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"I think I need some camp, just to hone in on the new terminology, and they playbook. There's a little bit of an adjustment," Clady said. "I definitely need camp, all players need camp. It definitely helps get ready for the season."
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