Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos Safety Justin Simmons has embraced an unorthodox off-season, spoken up as a prominent member of his communities in both Florida and Denver, and has demonstrated selflessness as a leader for the Broncos. Despite being unable to come to terms with the Broncos on a long-term contract extension this off-season, Simmons is committed to playing on the franchise tag in 2020 and is eager to prove that he can play even better in 2020 than he did in 2019. Coming off of an All-Pro season, Simmons is ready to amplify his performance in 2020.

Broncos left guard Dalton Risner spoke with the media on Thursday and talked about the hype surrounding Drew Lock, and how right guard Graham Glasgow will be an impactful player for the Broncos on the offensive line. Risner also spoke about whether or not he'll play tackle for the Broncos, considering Ja'Wuan James opting out of the 2020 season.

Cody Roark breaks down all the action on today's episode of Locked On Broncos.

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As we approach 6 weeks away from kickoff, the Denver Broncos will practice and prepare until then for the Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. As the NFL builds up to it's season, how can NFL teams create their own bubbles to ensure that there are no COVID outbreaks during the season or prior to the season? What happens if multiple starters on a team test positive, how does that impact scheduling and roster implications? Cody Roark discusses his thoughts on an NFL bubble and how every team in the NFL could make it work.

Cody also analyzes the toughest four game stretch for the Broncos in 2020 and discusses one Broncos running back's ranking in an NFL media member's Top 25 Players at the position.

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Denver Broncos OLB Von Miller reflected on his legacy as he enters the 10th season of his career in the National Football League. After an unorthodox offseason, Von focused his efforts into training at a level he's never trained at before as he looks back at his legacy, and understands where he wants to ultimately be in his career. Von discussed the importance of being a good leader, and seeing how he could motivate his teammates. Cody Roark discusses the notable change in Von's approach this off-season.

Plus Broncos head coach Vic Fangio discussed the outlook for the Broncos at the tackle position on both sides and Wide Receiver Courtland Sutton discussed various topics on leadership, maturation, and what he would tell rookies Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler to expect as rookies.

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Denver Broncos RT Ja'Wuan James informed the team on Monday that he would be opting out from participating in the 2020 NFL season. James has elected to forego his $13M salary to make $150K in 2020 to ensure that his family doesn't experience increased risks from COVID-19. James and his wife recently celebrated the birth of their young infant, and James had a family member who suffered health effects due to COVID. Which players in the position room become the favorite to replace James this season for the Broncos? Could the Broncos look at bringing in a veteran option? Cody Roark, Patrick Chiotti, and Zach Segars discuss on today's episode of the show.

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The Denver Broncos released veteran TE Jeff Heuerman on Friday, a move that was expected due to salary cap reasons, and the team's addition of Albert Okwuegbunam in the 2020 NFL Draft. How will the Broncos tight end position play out for the team's likely fourth and final spot?

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has approached the off-season and the start of the 2020 season with a locked in mentality. The Broncos second year QB met with the media on Friday where he shared his thoughts on the unorthodox off-season, his thoughts on offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's offense, and whether or not he anticipates that the offense will run into any snags without having OTAs or preseason. Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb also discussed his expectations going into training camp.

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The Denver Broncos defensive line has been a strong-suit for the team over the course of the last few seasons. After the off-season departure of long-time veteran Derek Wolfe, Broncos general manager John Elway orchestrated a trade for Jurrell Casey. The Broncos are expected to have veteran Shelby Harris, Casey, and second-year player Dre'Mont Jones play a significant role on the defense in 2020. Behind the projected starters, the Broncos have contributing depth from Demarcus Walker, who is coming off of one of his best career seasons as a Bronco. How will the Broncos defensive line play a role for head coach Vic Fangio? Cody Roark and Zach Segars discuss.

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As the NFL world debates about player's placement on the NFL Network's Top 100 NFL Players of 2020, the staff at Pro Football Network compiled a survey from staff to form their own Top 100 NFL Players of 2020. Four Denver Broncos made the list in comparison to the NFL Network's selection of two Broncos players. Which players made the list for Pro Football Network, who made a case to be on the list, and who was snubbed? Cody Roark, Patrick Chiotti, and Zach Segars discuss the Broncos selections to both lists.

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The Denver Broncos have officially begun training camp. On Tuesday: GM John Elway, Head Coach Vic Fangio, and CEO Joe Ellis met with the media to discuss the upcoming season for the Broncos. John Elway provided insight on the challenges of having training camp without any preseason games in terms of player evaluation, the NFL world without a bubble, and the expectations for Drew Lock in 2020. Vic Fangio gave us his thoughts on Garett Bolles and Von Miller before this season begins, and the challenges he will have as a coach scheduling players to be in certain areas with the new league guidelines. Joe Ellis touches on his hope for the NFL being able to have a 16 game NFL season, and whether or not the economic impact of the pandemic will drastically impact the Denver Broncos.

Cody Roark breaks down what they said and gives his thoughts on the Broncos upcoming season.

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The Denver Broncos made eight roster moves on Monday to cut their roster down from 90 to 82. The Broncos most surprising roster move was waiving RB Khalfani Muhammad. As the Broncos approach July 28th, they have to make two more roster decisions before 2pm MT. Which positions could we see face the next round of cuts?

Cody Roark, Patrick Chiotti, and Zach Segars discuss the Broncos WR room behind Courtland Sutton. How will DaeSean Hamilton, Tim Patrick, Jerry Jeudy, and KJ Hamler fit into the Broncos rotation this season?

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The Denver Broncos defense improved drastically throughout 2019 and ended the season on a high note as the NFL's number one red-zone defense, Top 11 against the pass, and Top 15 against the run. Vic Fangio looks to transform the Broncos defense into a stronger unit in 2020. Cody Roark answers Broncos fans questions in our Broncos Mailbag with one of the questions surrounding how the Broncos defense can improve in 2020.

Cody also dives in to three storylines for the Broncos offensive and defensive coaches.

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