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, b…

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 …

In the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden recap Denver's 29-12 win over Cleveland on Sunday, talk through just how Sean Payton's team went from 1-5 to in the thick of the playoff race in a five-game winning streak. No time to rest now for the Broncos, though. They've got a…

On the latest edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden recap Denver's ugly-yet-dramatic 21-20 Sunday night victory over Minnesota, look ahead to a critical stretch that begins Sunday at home against Cleveland and also break down the latest suspension of Kareem Jackson handed down by th…

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are back for the most recent edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast. On this week's episode, they break down the Broncos' 24-22 Monday Night Football win over Buffalo and look forward to a critical two-game stretch at home against Minnesota and Cleveland. What does Denver have to do to get wi…

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down Denver's quiet trade deadline and what it means for the team as it heads into the second half of the season. Was it foolish to hold onto everybody at the deadline given the Broncos' 3-5 record and 6% chance of making the postseason? Or do two straight wins into the team'…

In the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden discuss Denver's ugly, 19-17 victory over Green Bay and how that game plus Sunday's matchup against Kansas City might or might not impact the way the Broncos approach the trade deadline. Are they definite sellers? Selective listene…

On the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down what's setting up to be an active trade deadline for the Broncos. They also talk through a bad Thursday night for Russell Wilson, potential ramifications going forward and what to expect this weekend when Sean Payton's team hosts Gr…

Denver Post Broncos reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are back on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast. This week, the discussion centers on how active the Broncos are expected to be on the trade market after a 1-4 start — including a 31-21 loss Sunday to the New York Jets and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett — and who Den…

In the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden talk through some of they keys to Denver's first win of the season at Chicago — hello Jaleel McLaughlin and Marvin Mims, Jr. — what we've learned over the first quarter of the season and how Denver matches up this weekend with Nathaniel Hacket…

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are back in the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast to break down the historic, calamitous 70-20 blowout loss to the Dolphins last week. Now, with a matchup of 0-3 teams on tap Sunday against Chicago, is a full-on rebuild for the Broncos inevitable? Or can Sean Payton's firs…

In this week's episode of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden recap what went wrong for Sean Payton's team in a 35-33 home loss to Washington and preview Denver's Week 3 road trip to Miami to face Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins.Oleh The Denver Post

On the latest edition of the 1st and Orange podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down the Broncos' roster and preview Sunday's season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Are the guys surprised Denver only kept four wide receivers on the roster? What are the keys to getting a win against the Raiders an…

In the latest edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down Denver's addition of pass-rusher Frank Clark, what they learned during OTAs and what's ahead for Sean Payton's team during next weeks' mandatory minicamp.Oleh The Denver Post

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? …

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 would take to trade up -- and run down what the coming weeks look like for Sean Payton's team.Oleh The Denver Post

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 B…

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…

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 relat…

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-min…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos' coaching search plus preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.With Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, is it Sean Payton or bust for the Broncos now? Who are the other serious contenders to replace Nathaniel Hackett? W…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 18 home showdown against the Chargers.The duo talks about Bills safety Demar Hamlin, including thoughts from Broncos interim head coach Jerry Rosburg. Plus, previewing the matchup against the Chargers, who beat Denver in o…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 17 road showdown against the Chiefs.The duo discusses Nathaniel Hackett's firing following Denver's 4-11 start, what interim head coach Jerry Rosburg brings to the table, keys to the matchup where the home team is heavily …

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 16 road showdown against the Rams.Who's had the more disappointing season, Russell Wilson and the Broncos or the defending Super Bowl champion Rams? What can fans expect from Wilson in his fir…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 15 home showdown against the Cardinals.How will both teams do with backup QB Colt McCoy to start for the Cardinals, and backup QB Brett Rypien potentially starting for the Broncos? Does Russel…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 14 home showdown against the Chiefs.Do the Broncos, who are 9.5-point underdogs, have any hope of pulling off the upset at Empower Field? What are the keys for the Denver defense to limit the …

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 13 road showdown against the Ravens.What's the mood in Dove Valley this week after the Broncos had to defend quarterback Russell Wilson from reports that he's lost the locker room? What's the …

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 12 showdown against the Panthers.How do the Broncos match up against Carolina and quarterback Sam Darnold, who is making his first start of the season? Can the offense (last in NFL with 14.7 p…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 11 home showdown against the Raiders.What are the Broncos' keys to victory against Las Vegas, who beat them earlier in the year in the desert? How thin of ice is Nathaniel Hackett skating on i…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 10 road showdown against the Titans.Can the Denver defense contain Derrick Henry, who has run for five straight 100-yard games? What are other keys to victory for the Broncos to improve to 4-5…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos' blockbuster deadline trade of outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to Miami.What does the trade say about the current state of the Broncos? Did GM George Paton did a good deal? What do the two newco…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 8 showdown against the Jaguars in London.Is Russell Wilson recovered enough from his hamstring injury to play? What are the keys to victory against a Jacksonville team that is also spiraling? …

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 7 home showdown against the Jets.Will quarterback Russell Wilson, who hurt his hamstring in the Week 6 loss in Los Angeles, be able to play? What can Denver expect out of backup Brett Rypien i…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 6 road showdown against the Chargers.What has keyed the dominance of the Denver defense so far? With Russell Wilson's shoulder ailing, is there any hope for the Broncos' offense, which ranks n…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' 2022 schedule.Plus, thoughts on Jerry Jeudy's arrest last week, observations from rookie minicamp, looking ahead to next week's OTAs and more analysis in a packed show.Oleh The Denver Post

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' nine selections in the 2022 NFL draft.What grade should GM George Paton get for this draft? What was revealed about the Broncos' drafting philosophy this past weekend? What are Year 1 expectations for the nine new Br…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' veteran minicamp and preview this weekend's NFL Draft.What were the biggest takeaways from minicamp? What players or positions might GM George Paton and the Broncos, whose first pick is No. 64, target in the draft? W…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' pre-draft press conference with GM George Paton and assistant GM Darren Mougey.Plus, why scouts are so high on CSU's Trey McBride, the draft prospects for locals Chad Muma, Max Borghi and Noah Elliss, a prediction fo…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran analyze the team amid the start of the Broncos' offseason program this week.What did wideout Courtland Sutton and safety Justin Simmons say about the Russell Wilson trade? Two weeks from the draft, who will the Broncos selected with their f…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran give the latest update on the Broncos following league meetings in Florida.The duo analyze the latest on the ownership search and the fallout from the fire at Empower Field. Plus, expanded thoughts on new right tackle Billy Turner, the rest…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos recent signings of inside linebacker Alex Singleton, quarterback Josh Johnson and nickel back K'Waun Williams.Plus, analysis on what positions that GM George Paton needs to address further in free agency/draft, a brea…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' blockbuster trade for Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson.How can Wilson transform the Broncos into immediate contenders? How will Denver replace the pieces it gave up in the trade, namely draft picks, defensive linem…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran give the latest update on all things Broncos from the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.The duo breaks down pressers by GM George Paton and head coach Nathaniel Hackett, the buzz around the combine about quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Russ…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the latest on Green Bay All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers potentially landing in Denver for the 2022 season.Plus, discussion on the Broncos' new-look coaching staff under head coach Nathaniel Hackett, the upcoming NFL Scouting Co…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the new -- and young -- Broncos' coaching staff under head honcho Nathaniel Hackett.What should fans make of offensive coordinator Justin Outten, as well as yet-to-be-named defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero? Why did Hackett decid…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran preview Super Bowl LVI and discuss the latest updates on the evolving Broncos' coaching staff.Who has the edge in Sunday's matchup between the Bengals and Rams at SoFi Stadium? What can the Broncos take from each team's path to the Super Bo…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos going on the open market.What's the likely timetable for the sale of the team? What sort of price could the Broncos fetch, and what pool of buyers are realistic? Those questions are addressed in a packed show, plus more anal…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' hiring of Nathaniel Hackett as their next head coach and 18th head coach in franchise history.What gave Hackett the edge over fellow finalists Dan Quinn and Kevin O'Connell? Why did general manager George Paton feel Hackett…

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran give the latest updates on the Broncos' search for their next head coach.Who among general manager George Paton's 10 candidates should be considered the favorite to land the job? Will ex-Broncos coach Vic Fangio find a job soon as a defensive coor…

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran analyze the search for the Broncos' next head coach after Vic Fangio was fired Jan. 9.Who on general manager George Paton's list of 10 candidates should be considered a favorite? How should Paton and the Broncos value previous head coaching…