Broncos hire female scout exec away from Vikes … Denver has hired Kelly Kleine as the team’s executive director of football operations and special adviser to general manager George Paton. The 30-year-old Kleine, who spent ten years with the Vikings’ front office before signing with the Broncos, is thought to be the highest-ranking female scouting executive ever with an NFL team. She will oversee various areas of the pro and college scouting departments, including player evaluation and preparation for the NFL draft and free agency. She also will oversee the Broncos’ video and equipment departments.
