First And Orange

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 14 showdown against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The duo provides injury updates leading into game between the 4-8 teams, plus discussion on Christian McCaffrey, Drew Lock, the Broncos super-thin secondary, what the team needs to prove over the last four games and much more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 13 showdown against the Chiefs in which Denver is a two-touchdown underdog. The duo provides injury updates leading into the AFC West divisional bout at Arrowhead Stadium. Plus, discussion on quarterbacks Drew Lock and Patrick Mahomes, the most recent update in the team's ownership saga, a review of the Broncos' quarterback-less blowout loss to New Orleans, and much more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post deputy sports editor Matt Schubert and beat writer Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 12 showdown against the Saints at Empower Field at Mile High. The duo provides updates leading into Sunday's game, including if Denver finally found its offensive formula against the Dolphins. Plus, discussion on the how (almost) everybody love Garett Bolles, how Drew Lock can build on Sunday's win, Denver's pass rush against Taysom Hill and much more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 11 showdown against the Dolphins at Empower Field. The duo provides updates leading into Sunday's game, including the latest on quarterback Drew Lock's rib injury. Plus, discussion on the readiness of backup quarterback Brett Rypien, why running back Phillip Lindsay isn't getting more touches, KJ Hamler's emergence, Noah Fant's sophomore season and much more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' showdown against the Raiders in Las Vegas. The duo provides injury updates leading into the Week 10 game at Allegiant Stadium, plus discussion on the secondary, Denver's legarthic first-half offense, dwindling tight-end depth, reasons for hope at the halfway point and much more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 9 road showdown against the Atlanta Falcons. The duo provides injury updates leading into Atlanta, plus discuss the NFL's COVID protocols, the emergence of rookie wideout Jerry Jeudy, first-half offensive woes, defensive challenges against the Falcons and much more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 8 showdown against the Chargers at Empower Field. The duo provides injury updates leading into the "loser-goes-home" game pitting the 2-4 teams against each other. Plus, discussion on quarterbacks Drew Lock and Justin Herbert, how the Denver defense can do more to help its struggling offense, the implications of a Broncos loss to fall to 0-4 at home and much more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 7 showdown against the Chiefs in Denver. What are the Broncos' main injury concerns heading into the game? Why does Vic Fangio think Kansas City's offense is even better this year? Is linebacker Bradley Chubb finally rounding into form after coming off ACL surgery, and has Denver closed the gap on the Chiefs at all? These questions, and much more, are addressed in a packed episode.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 6 showdown against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Week 5 but was postponed one week due to positive coronavirus tests within the Patriots organization. What are the chances the game gets postponed again? How will the return of quarterbacks Drew Lock (right shoulder injury) and Cam Newton (coronavirus) affect the matchup? Will the Broncos play running back Melvin Gordon after his DUI arrest earlier this week? These questions, and more, are addressed in a packed episode.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 5 road showdown against the New England Patriots. The game, originally scheduled for Sunday, was moved to Monday due to positive coronavirus tests within the Patriots organization. Topics include nose tackle Mike Purcell's three-year contract extension, expectations for quarterback Brett Rypien if he gets his second start, injury updates, a rookie report at the quarter pole of 2020 and much more in a packed episode.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast sponsored by SportsBetting.com, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Denver's Thursday Night Football showdown against the New York Jets. Why did coach Vic Fangio decide to give quarterback Brett Rypien his first NFL start? With right tackle Elijah Wilkinson out for the season with a leg injury, can veteran Demar Dotson bring stability to a reeling offensive line? And what should give Broncos fans hope amid the winless start? These questions, and more, are addressed in a packed episode.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran look ahead to Denver's Week 3 home game against Tampa Bay. What was coach Vic Fangio's reaction to getting fined $100,000 by the NFL for improperly wearing his mask? What are the keys to victory against Tom Brady and his loaded offense, plus how does Denver succeed against a stacked Tampa Bay defense? These questions are addressed, plus discussion on Jeff Driskel, Bryce Callahan and more in a packed episode.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran assess the Broncos' Week 1 letdown loss to Tennessee in addition to looking ahead to Denver's Week 2 road battle in Pittsburgh. What were the biggest takeaways from the defeat to the Titans? What's the scope of the team's injuries entering the game at Heinz Field? And what are the keys to getting their first win as the Broncos take on Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers? These questions, plus talk on Royce Freeman, Drew Lock and more, are addressed in a packed episode.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview the Broncos' Week 1 showdown against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High. How can the Broncos make up for injuries to Von Miller and Courtland Sutton? What does Denver have to do to beat a team that was one win from the Super Bowl last year? How can Titans running back Derrick Henry be contained? Those questions, and more, are addressed in a packed episode ahead of the battle on Monday Night Football.

In this packed edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran talk about the state of the Broncos' roster following Saturday's cut down to 53 players. What was coach Vic Fangio's toughest decision? What was the biggest roster surprise? What players effectively made their case during camp, and which ones didn't? Plus, the cutting of starting inside linebacker Todd Davis, insight into the construction of the 16-man practice squad and much more.

In this edition of the 1st-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran talk about the team's decision to cancel practice on Thursday to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Also, Newman and O'Halloran offer analysis on Denver's early injury issues, who's helping their prospects in camp and who's hurting themselves.

In this packed edition of the First-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' first full week of training camp. Discussion includes early standouts, how Drew Lock is handling his first camp as the team's starting quarterback, rookies who are impressing, early concerns, health updates and much more analysis.

In this edition of the First-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Broncos training camp with the first official practice set for Friday. Is there reason for optimism considering the team's only placed one player on the COVID-19 list? What was the thinking behind signing veteran right tackle Demar Dotson? Who will be the starting running back come Week 1 against Tennessee? Those questions, and more, are addressed in a packed show.

In this packed episode of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran talk about Von Miller's rap session earlier this week, Ja'Wuan James' assertion that there has been a "false narrative" about him (and Vic Fangio's response), Denver's depth at the tackle positions and more analysis.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down an array of preseason topics as the Broncos prepare to start practicing in August. Included is analysis of John Elway's tempered expectations for Drew Lock's offense, Vic Fangio's comments on Von Miller, how a shortened preseason will affect bubble roster contenders and more.