First And Orange

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans talk through the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win against Arizona. Who had the best night? Troy Franklin with two touchdowns, another efficient outing from Jarrett Stidham or quarterbacks coach Davis Webb, who got to call plays for the first time as an NFL coach? Then the conversation turns to a breakdown of the toughest and most interesting 53-man roster decisions facing Sean Payton, George Paton and company as the league moves to within a week of having to trim rosters down from 90 for the regular season. All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down everything you need to know from Thursday's joint practice between the Broncos and San Francisco 49ers. The guys were on the ground in the Bay Area and give insight into how Bo Nix and Denver's offense fared and what to make of the work Vance Joseph's defense did against Niners coach Kyle Shanahan, quarterback Brock Purdy and the rest. They run through the competitons at receiver, running back and defensive line, recap plays of the day and more.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans react to Denver wide receiver Courtland Sutton landing a four-year, $92 million extension on Monday and what it means for Sean Payton's team going forward. They also provide the latest injury updates in the inside linebacker room and talk through some of their early takeaways from Broncos training camp. All that and more in the latest episode of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans check in at the end of the Broncos' offseason program to recap minicamp and OTAs. What stood out? What do the guys think they know about Sean Payton's team that they didn't a few weeks ago? And what does the addition of running back J.K. Dobbins mean for Denver and for the other running backs in the room? All of that and more plus the latest news around a potential site for a new Broncos stadium on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans preview Denver's first week of OTA practices and break down the most interesting storylines to watch. How will quarterback Bo Nix settle into his second year as a professional? What will the ILB picture look like with Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton each still rehabbing injuries? And what newcomers are the guys most interested to get their eyes on? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans return to the podcast to break down Denver's weekend rookie minicamp. What did Sean Payton have to say about RB RJ Harvey that caught the guys' attention? And what under-the-radar names stood out? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to break down the Broncos' Week 18, playoff-clinching win against Kansas City and look ahead to Sunday's Wild Card game at Buffalo. How did Sean Payton's team exceed expectations? What can we expect to see Sunday from rookie quarterback Bo Nix and company? And once the season is over, how many Denver assistant coaches will be targeted by other teams for potential hire? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporter Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to set up the final week of the regular season. The Broncos most likely need a win Sunday afternoon against Kansas City — featuring backups at several positions — to make the AFC playoff field. Can they do it? What happens if Denver gets off to a bit of a slow start? And what are the key moments that have delivered rookie QB Bo Nix and company to this point? All of that, plus reaction to Denver's Pro Bowl selections and snubs and some very early offseason list-making and NFL Draft talk, too, on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to set up a critical stretch run for Sean Payton's team. The group is coming off its bye week and begins the final four games with a matchup Sunday against Indianapolis that will swing the team's playoff odds substantailly in either direction. Is Denver ready for the moment? And how has Bo Nix's leadership developed over the course of the season? All that and more from the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down Bo Nix's breakout performance against Atlanta in which he threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns. What's led to the improvement from Denver's rookie quarterback? And did his outing overshadow perhaps the most impressive element of the afternoon for the Broncos in their 38-6 win? Vance Joseph's defense has been good against the run and overall most of the season and that showed through again. Now, the task turns to polishing off a season sweep of the Las Vegas Raiders and winning in Las Vegas for the first time. All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to break down the Broncos' Week 10 road trip to Kansas City and whether Sean Payton's team can knock off the unbeaten Chiefs even as two-score underdogs. The guys also recap the Broncos' trade deadline, Jonathon Cooper's four-year contract extension and much more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to break down what's surprised during the Broncos' 5-3 start. Where has rookie QB Bo Nix made progress? How has Sean Payton's offensive approach changed? Then the conversation turns to a big matchup Sunday at Baltimore for the Broncos, who are two-score underdogs but have won 5-6 and think this is a chance to prove they belong in the AFC postseason conversation. All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down what to take out of the Broncos' 33-10 beatdown of New Orleans last week and just how much the team can rely on its defense and running game going forward. Rookie QB Bo Nix continues to make plays with his legs, but what needs to happen to create more efficiency in the passing game and just how realistic is it to expect Nix to make progress over the team's upcoming games? Sean Payton's team rolls into Week 8 a somewhat surprising 4-3 and as big favorites at home against Carolina. Any chance of a letdown? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden talk through Denver's 23-16 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers, how much a short week impacts the preparations for Thursday Night Football and the upcoming matchup with New Orleans. They dig into how Sean Payton's return to his former team — and a city he still has deep connections to — could impact the matchup and what the Broncos plan to do considering the likelihood they will be without All-Pro Pat Surtain II (concussion). All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

The Broncos have won three straight games and look to make it four Sunday with another division home game, this one against the Los Angeles Chargers. Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down the matchup, talk about the dominance of Pat Surtain II and the Denver defense over the first five games and what it will take offensively to get into a better rhythm behind rookie QB Bo Nix and a resurgent Javonte Williams.

Denver Post reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden analyze what has made the Broncos' defense so good through the first four weeks of the season and what it will take for Denver to beat the Raiders for the first time since that franchise moved to Las Vegas. Can Bo Nix and the offense get it going enough to help the defense? Can the Broncos take advantage of a Raiders team that has drama and a star receiver in Davante Adams demanding a trade? And just how big is the opportunity in front of Sean Payton's team over the next four weeks? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden and columnist Troy Renck break down the Broncos' 26-7 win over Tampa Bay, weigh the impact of losing ILB and captain Alex Singleton for the season to a torn ACL and give the latest on Sean Payton's team from West Virginia. What do Parker and Troy think of The Greenbrier and the surrounding rolling hills of West Virginia? And can the trip help Denver get an upset win Sunday against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to break down the Broncos' 0-2 start and what's hurting the team's anemic offense so far this season. The guys talk through Denver's disappointing performance in the run game, Sean Payton's plan to try to fix it and the manner in which Vance Joseph's defense has been keeping the team in games so far this season. That, plus a strange upcoming road trip to Tampa and New York with a stint in West Virginia in between on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down the Broncos' Week 1 loss to Seattle, evaluate what rookie quarterback Bo Nix did well and what he struggled with and then look forward to Week 2's home opener against Pittsburgh. The Broncos welcome back former QB Russell Wilson, but the now-Steelers QB may not play due to a calf injury. What kind of reception will he receive? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden preview the Broncos' season opener at Seattle on Sunday afternoon. Included: Expectations for rookie quarterback Bo Nix, what to watch for at other positions and a look at all of the unknowns on both sides of the ball for Denver and also Seattle, which has a new head coach and new coordinators on both sides of the ball.