In this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani get you prepared for the last week of the preseason. The guys discuss the battle for the backup quarterback job (3:10), the team's decision to release several veterans (11:47), Vic Fangio's connection to Andrew Luck, players to watch against Arizona (27:24) and offer some final thoughts (37:05). Can't get enough of the takes? Subscribe to the Broncos Audio Zone on TuneIn, Stitcher, iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Ryan Edwards of KOA NewsRadio joins Andrew Mason in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse studio to look at the Broncos' fourth preseason game, which will mostly belong to the backups. Then, Stu Jackson of TheRams.com joins Mase for the inside scoop on the Rams as they prepare to defend their NFC title.

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The Broncos offense adjusted to the 49ers' defense, and found its footing after a rough practice Friday. Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards break down the day, look ahead to the preseason game between the teams Monday night and talk with WRs Tim Patrick and Nick Williams about what the Broncos got from the joint practices. They also discuss Noah Fant's progress and what the right role is for him as he continues to make more plays in the passing game.

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It was a "very choppy" day for the offense, as Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello said. But the defense found its form and flourished late. Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards break it down and get the inside scoop on the day from edge rushers Dekoda Watson (19:30) and Bradley Chubb (22:27).

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Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards join Andrew Mason in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse studio to break down the strides made by Drew Lock, the move of Jamal Carter to ILB, what to expect from the work with the 49ers and how recent injuries will affect roster construction.

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Austin Fort helped Jake Butt through his rehabilitation work. Now Butt will be there for Fort. But first and foremost, Butt took another step back by returning to the field for individual work Sunday. Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards are joined by KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright to catch up with Butt and find out where he stands. But before that, Ryan and Mase break down the impact of injuries to running back Theo Riddick and fullback Andy Janovich.

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After Steve Atwater, Ryan Edwards and Andrew Mason discuss the impact of Theo Riddick's addition on the offense, Ryan, Mase and KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright talk with Walker and Risner, two young players who have used matchups with each other to help them improve during training camp.

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Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards are back in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse studio to reflect on the Hall of Fame induction speeches, specifically Champ Bailey's speech, which Edwards says was "smooth, honest and poignant" (1:59). At 10:00, they get into Denver's "Chronicles of Riddick" -- as in new running back Theo Riddick and how he will be used and what his arrival means for roster construction. Mason, Edwards and KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright also talk with rookie defensive end Dre'Mont Jones about his big performance Thursday night (24:54).

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Steve Atwater joins Ryan Edwards and Andrew Mason to take stock of where the Broncos sit as the preseason opens. What do we know now that we didn't know two weeks ago? They get into that. Ryan, Mase and KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright also catch up with Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello.

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"If you put any stock in to it you’re mistaken," Head Coach Vic Fangio said of the depth chart issued Monday. But Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards will try to find some meaning in it. They also discuss Joe Flacco and what it will take for Broncos Country to give its new QB a full embrace, as Mase notes how few Flacco jerseys he's seen worn by fans this summer at camp.

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