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Broncos podcast: Coaching search narrows to DeMeco Ryans and Sean Payton, previewing conference championships

Does hiring a rookie, defensive-minded head coach like Ryans make sense for the Broncos, who need an offensive revival?

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kyle Newman, digital prep sports editor for The Denver Post.Parker Gabriel - Staff portraits in The Denver Post studio on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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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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