• No. 39 looked good when worn by Hall of Fame Dolphins running back Larry Csonka some 50 years ago.

It doesn’t look as good on a kicker, but that’s the number Denver’s recent signee Elliott Fry is now wearing.

It’s uncertain how long Fry, who has played in three NFL regular-season games and has the daunting task of trying to replace Mcmanus, will stick around.

Payton didn’t deny that the Broncos are continuing to look at other possible available kickers while Fry is on the roster.

• Powers showed up at a recent press conference wearing a Broncos issued shirt that read “Uncommon.”

He said others on the team also have them. “It means winning football in the National Football League is uncommon,’’ Powers said.

“It’s hard to do, and that’s why there are not a lot of winners.

“There’s one Super Bowl champ. It starts with winning and that’s an uncommon thing, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”

• Broncos low-key cornerback Patrick Surtain II seems determined to be more of a leader in his third season.

“It’s basically leading by example but also coaching guys up, especially younger guys that we got coming into the DB room,’’ said the 2022 All-pro selection.

“I feel like that’s a vocal point of mine, just helping the young guys adjust quickly.”