First-and-Orange Podcast – The Denver Post https://www.denverpost.com Colorado breaking news, sports, business, weather, entertainment. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:27:25 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-DP_bug_denverpost.jpg?w=32 First-and-Orange Podcast – The Denver Post https://www.denverpost.com 32 32 111738712 Broncos podcast: Previewing QB Bo Nix’s debut and what to watch for in season opener at Seattle https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/06/broncos-podcast-bo-nix-debut-preview/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:26:27 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=6605597 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.

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]]> 6605597 2024-09-06T12:26:27+00:00 2024-09-06T12:27:25+00:00 Broncos podcast: Previewing 2024 training camp and Denver’s three-man QB competition https://www.denverpost.com/2024/07/23/broncos-podcast-2024-training-camp-preview-qb-competition/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:56:49 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=6503385 Denver Post reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden cover key storylines as the Broncos get ready to start 2024 training camp under Sean Payton, including Quinn Meinerz’s massive contract extension, whether Pat Surtain II might be next and how the three-man QB race between Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson sets up in the coming weeks. All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

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]]> 6503385 2024-07-23T17:56:49+00:00 2024-07-23T17:56:49+00:00 WATCH: Broncos prepare for life after Russell Wilson and a busy offseason ahead https://www.denverpost.com/2024/01/10/broncos-podcast-russell-wilson-george-paton/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:20:12 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=5918049 Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down the headlines from a season-ending news conference with Denver HC Sean Payton, GM George Paton and CEO Greg Penner. That includes QB Russell Wilson’s benching and whether he has a future with the Broncos, Paton’s job security and what is setting up to be a fascinating, busy offseason. All of that and more on the latest episode of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

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]]> 5918049 2024-01-10T19:20:12+00:00 2024-01-10T19:29:03+00:00 WATCH: The NFL’s fourth quarter is here and the Broncos are in the thick of the AFC playoff hunt https://www.denverpost.com/2023/12/12/broncos-podcast-nfl-week-15-playoff-picture/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:12:06 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=5892979 Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden return for the latest episode of the 1st & Orange Podcast. This week, the guys talk through the Broncos’ 24-7 divisional road win — Denver’s first in more than four years — and the way it vaulted them back into the thick of the AFC playoff race. With six teams at 7-6 entering Week 15, what does Sean Payton’s team need to do to make the playoffs? Will they? And how important is Saturday night’s road trip to NFC North-leading Detroit?

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]]> 5892979 2023-12-12T19:12:06+00:00 2023-12-12T19:12:06+00:00 Broncos podcast: Previewing OTAs, what to watch for from Sean Payton, Russell Wilson and more https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/24/broncos-podcast-ota-russell-wilson-sean-payton-nfl/ Wed, 24 May 2023 23:02:48 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=5676851 Watch

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On the latest edition of the 1st and Orange Podcast, Denver Post reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down what to expect from Sean Payton and the Broncos as OTAs begin and the offseason rolls on. What will we learn about Russell Wilson and Payton’s relationship? How about Randy Gregory’s health and Vance Joseph settling in on defense? All of that and more.

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On the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Denver Post Broncos reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden preview the NFL draft, talk through options for Denver in the third round  and what it might take to trade up from No. 67 on Friday. Will the Broncos take a running back? Could they go back to edge rusher with their top pick for a second straight year? And after the draft, what the coming weeks look like for Sean Payton’s team?

All of that, plus a warm welcome to Ryan, The Post’s newest addition on the Broncos beat.

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]]> 5641154 2023-04-26T17:30:17+00:00 2023-04-26T17:33:27+00:00 Broncos podcast: Analyzing offseason signings, league meetings, possibility of a new stadium https://www.denverpost.com/2023/03/31/broncos-podcast-offseason-signings-league-meetings-new-stadium/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:43:27 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=5606871

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos’ busy offseason as the NFL Draft approaches in a few weeks.

Are the Broncos doing the right thing by not trading receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton? What’s to make of Dre’Mont Jones signing with the Seahawks, and the Broncos bringing in Zach Allen to replace him on the defensive line? Will Denver’s recent moves on the offensive line be enough to protect Russell Wilson in 2023? What’s the possibility of a new stadium in the near future?

These questions are addressed, plus more analysis from the recent league meetings, in a packed show.

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]]> 5606871 2023-03-31T16:43:27+00:00 2023-03-31T16:43:27+00:00 Broncos podcast: Breaking down Sean Payton’s coaching staff and impressions from the NFL Scouting Combine https://www.denverpost.com/2023/03/01/broncos-podcast-new-coaching-staff-nfl-scouting-combine/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:54:28 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=5570220

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos’ new coaching staff and the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

What’s to make of the Broncos hiring Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator, and Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator? What are some other notable hires by head coach Sean Payton, including QB coach Davis Webb, who was just playing for the Giants? What were takeaways from Payton and GM George Paton’s comments at the combine?

These questions are addressed, plus more analysis, in a packed show.

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]]> 5570220 2023-03-01T11:54:28+00:00 2023-03-01T11:58:56+00:00 Broncos podcast: Reviewing Sean Payton’s introduction as Denver’s head coach, previewing Super Bowl LVII https://www.denverpost.com/2023/02/08/broncos-podcast-sean-payton-introduction-super-bowl-preview/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:05:36 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=5550548

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel review Sean Payton’s introductory presser as the new Broncos head coach and preview the Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles.

What were the biggest takeaways from Payton’s introduction in Dove Valley? What will the working relationship look like between Payton and Broncos GM George Paton? What message did Payton already send to quarterback Russell Wilson?

Those questions are addressed, plus Super Bowl predictions, in a packed show.

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]]> 5550548 2023-02-08T15:05:36+00:00 2023-02-08T15:15:27+00:00 Broncos podcast: Coaching search narrows to DeMeco Ryans and Sean Payton, previewing conference championships https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/27/broncos-podcast-coaching-search-demeco-ryans-sean-payton/ https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/27/broncos-podcast-coaching-search-demeco-ryans-sean-payton/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:00:28 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=5538923

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the latest updates in Broncos’ head coaching search plus preview the AFC and NFC championships.

With the search narrowing to DeMeco Ryans and Sean Payton, who are the Broncos most likely to end up with? Does hiring a rookie, defensive-minded head coach like Ryans make sense for the Broncos, who had the worst offense in the league in 2022? What’s to make of all the rumors and reports regarding Payton’s candidacy? What about Nathaniel Hackett landing the Jets’ offensive coordinator job?

These questions are addressed, plus predictions on this Sunday’s games, in a packed show.

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