1st And Orange Podcast

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 and predictions on who's going to win. All that and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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? 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.

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? Would pick-strapped Denver be wise to send a future first-round pick to the Saints, plus some, in order to hire Payton?

These questions are addressed, plus predictions on this week's playoff games, in a packed show.

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 overtime in Los Angeles in Week 6, and predictions for the season finale.