Denver, CO – July 26, 2025
Day three of Broncos training camp took a tense turn as tempers flared between two rookie hopefuls. The summer heat in Denver isn’t the only thing rising — so is the pressure to make the roster.
Tensions boiled over when a miscommunication during special teams drills led to a heated argument between sixth-round punter Jeremy Crawshaw and seventh-round tight end Caleb Lohner. Voices escalated, with teammates forced to step in before it could get physical.
It’s the kind of drama every head coach dreads in camp, and the moment didn’t escape the notice of Denver’s longest-tenured player. The incident was over in seconds, but the message that followed will echo for much longer.
Standing before the entire team, Garett Bolles — the anchor of Denver’s offensive line since 2017 — didn’t mince words. “In Denver, it doesn’t matter what round you were drafted in. Show up early, shut up, and go to work. That’s how you earn your helmet.”
Bolles’s frustration was palpable, but so was his leadership. As a veteran respected for his grit and commitment on and off the field, he’s seen firsthand how quickly distractions can derail a team’s chemistry.
The incident involving Crawshaw, a punter renowned for his booming leg at Florida, and Lohner, a former college basketball standout now learning the ropes as a tight end, was simply a clash of ambition and nerves.
With roster spots on the line, emotions run high. But Bolles’s intervention is a reminder: the Broncos’ identity is forged through discipline, not chaos.
Coaches echoed his sentiment, gathering rookies for a private talk after practice. Teammates credit Bolles for reinforcing the “no excuses” culture that’s defined Broncos Country through ups and downs.
For Denver’s faithful, Bolles’s message rings true: respect isn’t given — it’s earned, every day, no matter your draft status. This training camp, competition is fierce, but so is the standard for what it means to wear orange and blue.
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