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Fans Welcome Football Season 'Like Christmas,' Sport Defense Jerseys This Year

DENVER (CBS4) - The Broncos take on the Ravens Sunday afternoon, and the fans are ready for the 2015 season.

"I love it, lots of orange and blue," said fan Carlos Montoya, at the Sportsfan store on Federal Boulevard.

While jerseys are always a hot seller, manager Derek Friedman said this season has been unique so far.

"New coaching staff, we are hearing a lot of excitement from folks about the new defense," said Friedman.

He added that defense jerseys are outselling the offense.

"Usually you see a skewing toward the quarterback, but we are definitely seeing a lot more defense this season," he said.

In addition to jerseys, Friedman said throwback "D" hats and T-shirts are always big sellers, and their winter gear often sells out far before the temperatures drop.

Win or lose, fans say the start of another football season is always exciting.

"First day of the NFL and first Sunday, it's like Christmas and your birthday and everything great rolled into one!" said fan Bill Bolander.

See the full Broncos schedule here.

Mark Taylor is a weekend morning anchor and reporter with CBS4 news covering a wide variety of stories. Follow him on Twitter @MarkTaylor_TV.

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