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Jamaal Charles: 'I always wanted to play for Denver'

Aaron Doster / USA TODAY Sports

If Jamaal Charles hopes to be welcomed back to Kansas City with open arms, he's off to a poor start.

In his first comments since signing with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, the former Kansas City Chiefs running back endeared himself to a new fan base, while alienating an old one.

"I always wanted to play for Denver," Charles said, according to a press release. "Growing up, John Elway was one of my favorite players."

Charles played for the Chiefs, a Broncos rival, for the first nine years of his career. After they released him this offseason, he's excited for a chance at revenge.

"I'm just happy I get to play (the Chiefs) twice a year," he said.

Coming off a torn ACL, many have doubted whether Charles can still contribute, but the 30-year-old back said he's ready to prove doubters wrong.

"It's not about the money ... I want to prove people wrong," he said. "A lot of people see me not being successful, but I don't see that. I see it another way.

"I see going out there and helping the team win and helping the team get to the playoffs."

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