First And Orange

In this special edition of the 1st & Orange podcast presented by SI Sportsbook, Denver Post sportswriter Ryan O'Halloran sits down with former two-time Super Bowl champion Broncos coach Mike Shanahan. On Sunday, Shanahan will be inducted into the Broncos' Ring of Fame during halftime against the Las Vegas Raiders. Shanahan looks back on what made the Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl teams successful in addition to speaking about his journey in Denver alongside Hall of Famers John Elway, Steve Atwater, Champ Bailey and Pat Bowlen.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast presented by SI Sportsbook, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Denver's Week 6 home showdown against the Raiders in the divisional opener at Empower Field. The duo breaks down how the Raiders will respond to this week's resignation by coach Jon Gruden, the keys for the Broncos secondary to get back on track following a poor showing in Pittsburgh, and Kendall Hinton's continued emergence at wideout. Those topics, plus predictions and more analysis, are addressed in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast presented by SI Sportsbook, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Denver's Week 5 road showdown against the Steelers at Heinz Field. The duo gives the latest on the Broncos' quarterback situation in light of Teddy Bridgewater's concussion and more injury updates. Plus, analysis on the matchup between Denver and Pittsburgh, how offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur can get the run game going, what's been wrong with Ben Roethlisberger early this season and more. The packed show from Dove Valley is capped with predictions.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast presented by SI Sportsbook, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Denver's Week 4 home showdown against the Ravens at Empower Field. The duo go over the latest injury updates, the impact of losing KJ Hamler and Jonas Griffith, why the team called up third-string QB Brett Rypien off the practice squad and the challenge of facing former MVP Lamar Jackson. Plus, breaking down the matchup between Denver's run defense and Baltimore's run game, plus predictions and more analysis, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast presented by SI Sportsbook, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Denver's Week 3 home opener against the Jets at Empower Field. What's to make of the Broncos' 2-0 start, and how will the team's fortunes be impacted by injuries to Bradley Chubb (ankle) and Josey Jewell (pectoral)? How do the Broncos take care of business against lowly New York and avoid a letdown loss? Those questions, plus predictions and more analysis, are addressed in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast presented by SI Sportsbook, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Denver's Week 2 road showdown against the Jaguars. What's the impact of injuries to wideout Jerry Jeudy and cornerback Ronald Darby, and who has to step up at wideout and cornerback? How can the Broncos keep momentum going from their Week 1 win over the Giants? What are the keys against rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and can the Broncos avoid a letdown at TIAA Bank Field? Those questions, plus game picks and more analysis, are addressed in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast presented by SI Sportsbook, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Denver's 2021 season opener against the New York Giants. What's to make of Bradley Chubb's detainment this week? Who are the players that Broncos fans should be watching closely on Sunday? What are the keys to beating quarterback Daniel Jones and the Giants in a must-win Week 1? Those questions, plus injury updates and more analysis, are addressed in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' initial 53-man roster. Who was the biggest surprise to make the team on offense and defense? Plus, analysis on GM George Paton's transactions following the roster deadline, practice plans for the next couple weeks and injury concerns heading into Week 1 against the Giants.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran recap the Broncos' preseason finale. How did the first-team offense and defense look in the 17-12 win over the Rams at Empower Field? How did Courtland Sutton, Albert Okwuegbunam and Von Miller fare in their return to game action following season-ending injuries in 2020? Plus, analysis on special teams and much more.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran discuss Teddy Bridgewater winning the Broncos' quarterback competition over Drew Lock. Plus, analysis on Bobby Massie being named the starting right tackle, the preseason finale on Saturday night at Empower Field and roster bubble players to watch.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast from training camp in Dove Valley, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' second preseason game in Seattle on Saturday. Plus, the latest analysis on the quarterback battle between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater, and thoughts on wideout Trinity Benson and center Lloyd Cushenberry.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' trip to Minnesota this week for joint practices and the preseason opener. What's to make of Drew Lock starting Saturday's game at quarterback? What are the team's latest injury issues? Plus more analysis as the preseason looms.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' first couple padded practices of training camp. Plus, extended analysis on rookie running back Javonte Williams and rookie outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper, injury concerns and more.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the fourth day of training camp as the defense stepped up with multiple turnovers in Dove Valley. Plus, the latest on the QB competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater, how McTelvin Agim is making some noise on the defensive line, projecting the starters for the offensive line and more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the first three days of Broncos training camp. How's the QB battle going between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater? What can fans make of Mike Purcell's ankle injury? And what should expectations be for Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler in Year 2 in the NFL? Those questions are addressed, plus more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Broncos' 2021 training camp in Dove Valley. Who has the edge at quarterback heading into camp? What are Denver's primary injury concerns? How does coach Vic Fangio prevent another slow start to the season? Those questions, and more, are addressed in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the latest update in the Broncos' ownership saga. With the trial pitting the Bowlen daughters against Broncos' trustees now vacated, what does that mean for the team's future? Plus, thoughts on Demaryius Thomas' retirement and what Denver players are "on the bubble" heading into training camp.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran give an early projection of the Broncos' 2021 53-man roster. Denver will begin training camp next month with 90 players, and will have to cut down to 53 players by August 31.

In this edition of the First-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran assess the Broncos following the conclusion of mandatory minicamp in Dove Valley. Where does the quarterback competition currently stand between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater? What will running back Melvin Gordon's role be in 2021? Plus, more analysis.

In this edition of the First-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the team's OTA sessions as they wind to a close. Plus, discussion on Peyton Manning's election to the Broncos' Ring of Fame, thoughts on Brandon McManus' comments on the NFLPA statement from April, and what to expect in next week's mandatory mini-camp.