Hello Broncos fans!

It has been a busy offseason for me, and it has been real good. I have been spending time in Houston and Louisiana with my family. I have also been participating in some summer football camps for kids.

I really enjoy doing that for the kids and keeping them active during the summer. It’s a real good thing to have a lot of positive things going on during the summer for the kids and keep them busy and active. I really enjoy being a part of that.

My football camp went well. It was held in my hometown in Louisiana. Between 200 and 300 kids showed up. It was a lot of fun and everyone had a great time.

Some other NFL players stopped by my camp and helped me out. Tackle Tavares Washington of the Kansas City Chiefs, running backs Moran Norris and Frank Gore, cornerback Tarell Brown, and defensive end Ray McDonald of the San Francisco 49ers showed up and the kids were all thrilled. We all had a great time, the kids had fun, and that is the important thing.

I also did a football camp at Clearlake Christian School with my old high school coach, which had over 200 kids attend as well.

Being that this is my first year with the Broncos, I really don’t know much about the changes that have happened in Denver. I’m just trying to establish my own name with the team and the defense.

Concerning all the changes, I was new to the situation and I walked in to that. As far as the Jay Cutler trade, I just wish he could have worked it out because I know he is good, but we have to make what we got work and keep on pushing.

Kyle Orton looked real good in OTAs. He is a smart guy and reads the defenses well and he completed a lot of passes. Both Orton and Simms were doing their thing and they looked pretty good to me. Just like everyone else, they are learning new things, but overall the offense looks good and is doing real well.

As far as Brandon Marshall, I hope he gets everything worked out and stays with the team, but if not, others will just have to step up and play their role.

The OTAs went very good, the defense is looking strong and learning the new system. We are working together and getting better and better. I felt I played very well and was strong during the OTAs. It went great for me. We will only get better once the pads come on in training camp.

I have been learning the defensive playbook and since I have experience with 3-4 defenses, I have been helping some of the other players learn it and become more comfortable and familiar with it.

I like head coach Josh McDaniels. He is a stand up guy and is up front and to the point. He lets you know what’s on his mind, he’s honest and tells you things straight. He tells you like it is, and doesn’t hold back. I like that. He’s a winner.

Right now, I’m looking forward to getting to training camp. There is a lot of anticipation with pads on and I’m excited. Once we get the pads on, you know the season is close and I just want to get started putting the pieces to the puzzle together and getting ready for the season.

Ronald Fields is a defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos. His blog for www.playerpress.com runs at www.ronaldfields91.com. Follow him on Twitter as ronaldfields.

My first blog entry couldn’t come at a better time. I’m in a new city with a new team. I’m even learning to breathe new air.

Growing up in Louisiana I’m used to heat and humidity. Now, I’m getting used to the thin, dry air of a mountain town. I’ve been in Denver three weeks and I saw snow fall for the first time in my life. The mountains are pretty and I wouldn’t mind taking a snowmobile out on them when I get a chance to relax.

So far the team workouts have been great. I’m getting to meet my new team mates and I both like and respect them. We have a new coach in Josh McDaniels and coming from the Patriots he brings experience and knowledge that will help to make us better. But, along with a new head coach, I got my old defensive coordinator from the Niners, Mike Nolan. Coach runs a great defensive plan and it makes going to a new team even easier. Nolan drafted me, so I know he has confidence in my ability and will allow me to do my best in the defensive scheme.

Last season the Broncos defense wasn’t its best, but all of us want to change that right away. I have goals for both myself and our team going into the ’09 season.

For myself I would like to make it to the Pro Bowl. I feel like I’m ready and it’s a challenge I’ve given to myself.

For the team I want to see us in the playoffs and be rated in the top ten defensively against the run. I do believe we have what it takes to make the playoffs and if we can play tough against the run it will get us there faster. This team definitely has talent, we just need to come together and follow the game plan that Nolan will have.

Along with getting to know the guys on my team I’m still getting used to Denver. I found a restaurant that serves Louisiana style food, so I get a little taste of home while learning all about this great city. I know the fans here love their Broncos, so that’s going to make being here even more fun.

When I’m not playing football I like to get outdoors and enjoy myself. I like to go off road and 4 wheel it around. I also like to hunt and fish. These are part of growing up in Louisiana and I still find them relaxing and fun. I fish for bass and catfish and like to cook ‘em up on an outdoor grill. I’ll do the cooking, but I like to leave the cleaning to someone else.

Family is important to me and when I’m not in Denver I have a home in Texas where I can hang with both family and friends. In August I run a football camp back in my hometown of Bogalusa. The camp is open to kids from grades three through 12. This year it goes from August 27th through the 29th.

I played my high school football in Bogalusa and I want to give the kids there a chance to try their hand at football. Maybe it can start them on a path to the NFL. Even if it doesn’t they still learn to have fun and the value of teamwork.

Thanks for reading and keep an eye out for my updates.

Ronald Fields is a defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos. His blog for www.playerpress.com runs at www.ronaldfields91.com.