Broncos enter first week with questions at quarterback, receiver and running back

Simms feels better but expects Orton to get nod

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Kyle Orton is testing his injured right index finger at practice for the first time since getting hurt nine days ago.

The Denver Broncos and their starting quarterback are eager to see if he can complete passes despite a dislocated knuckle that poked through the skin in the third preseason game.

His backup, Chris Simms, tested a high ankle sprain on Sunday and said he felt good but added that expects Orton to start the team’s opener at Cincinnati.

Other questions surround the Broncos’ offense: Will receiver Brandon Marshall behave now that he’s been reinstated from his suspension for insubordination? And what will top draft pick Knowshon Moreno be able to contribute after a knee injury limited him to a handful of plays in the preseason?