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Our Orange & Blue Today position previews continue — this time with a deep dive into the Broncos safeties, a group with star power up top and real questions behind the starters. Talanoa Hufanga was outstanding last season, flying around the field and setting the tone. But dropped interceptions were a problem — so can he turn those near‑misses into game‑changing turnovers in 2026. If he cleans that up, he becomes one of the league’s most dangerous ballhawks. Brandon Jones enters a contract year, and history says players in his situation often explode. Does he ball out of control and earn a new deal. His versatility and physicality make him a perfect fit for Vance Joseph’s turnover‑focused defense. Behind them, things get interesting. With PJ Locke gone, Denver must find out whether JL Skinner or Devon Key can provide starting‑quality play — the kind Locke delivered when called upon. Training camp and preseason will determine whether the Broncos have hidden gems… or a depth concern. 🔥 In this episode: Why Hufanga is primed for more interceptions in 2026 How Brandon Jones’ contract year could fuel a breakout Whether JL Skinner or Devon Key can replace PJ Locke’s reliability If safety depth is a real concern entering camp How the safety room fits into Vance Joseph’s turnover‑driven identity Drop your take — is Denver’s safety depth quietly strong, or a real question mark heading into camp.

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down Cecil’s full deep‑ball study: He watched every single Bo Nix throw over 20 yards from the 2025 season to get a true feel for how Denver’s QB has grown as a downfield passer. The film shows a very different story than the national narrative. Bo Nix has no problem throwing deep, even under pressure — he stands tall, keeps his base, and delivers with confidence. But what does he still need to work on. What does the tape reveal about his timing, ball placement, receiver chemistry, and how Sean Payton’s structure helped (and sometimes limited) the deep game. Cecil breaks down the hits, the misses, the near‑misses, and the throws that show Nix’s next level is already forming. 🔥 In this episode: What the film really shows about Nix’s deep‑ball growth Why pressure doesn’t faze him on downfield attempts What mechanical tweaks could boost his consistency How receiver separation and tracking impacted the results What Nix must refine to unlock even more explosive plays Drop your take — is Nix already a better deep passer than people think.

Our Orange & Blue Today position previews roll on — and today we spotlight the Broncos special teams, a unit with legitimate star power at all three phases. Will Lutz remains one of the league’s most reliable kickers. His consistency, range, and clutch production give Denver a scoring advantage few teams can match. If the offense stalls, Lutz still turns drives into points. Second‑year punter Jeremy Crawshaw had a fantastic rookie season — booming punts, elite hang time, and directional control that flipped fields all year. The question now: Is Crawshaw already one of the most dangerous punters in the NFL. All signs point to yes. And then there’s Marvin Mims — an All‑Pro returner who gives Denver a weapon most teams simply don’t have. His explosiveness changes games, shifts momentum, and forces opponents to rethink their coverage strategy. This special teams unit isn’t just solid — it’s a difference‑maker. 🔥 In this episode: Why Will Lutz remains one of the NFL’s best kickers How Jeremy Crawshaw could become a top‑tier punter in Year 2 Why Marvin Mims is a true All‑Pro weapon in the return game How special teams can swing close games for Denver in 2026 What the trio of Lutz, Crawshaw, and Mims means for field position and scoring Drop your take — is this the best special teams trio Denver has had in a decade.

It’s a solo Monday edition of Orange & Blue Today, and Cecil Lammey breaks down the 3 BIGGEST CHANGES for the Broncos as training camp opens — the shifts that define how different this team looks from the last time we saw them in the AFC Championship Game.

The unfinished business from that loss — and the clear need for an offensive upgrade — led Denver to make a franchise‑shaking move: Trading for Jaylen Waddle. Waddle’s arrival instantly changes spacing, explosiveness, and how defenses must play the Broncos. Cecil explains why this move wasn’t just about adding talent — it was about raising the ceiling of the entire offense.

Next, the biggest philosophical shift: Davis Webb takes over full‑time play‑calling duties from Sean Payton. What does Webb bring. How does the offense evolve. And why could this change make the Broncos better and more adaptable in 2026. Cecil breaks down the scheme tweaks, rhythm changes, and QB‑friendly elements Webb is expected to emphasize.

And finally, the trenches: With John Franklin‑Meyers gone, the Broncos defensive line enters camp with new faces, new roles, and a new identity. Cecil dives into who steps up, how the rotation shifts, and what the front looks like without one of its most reliable disruptors.

These aren’t small tweaks — they’re foundational changes that reshape the Broncos’ path toward finishing the job they left on the table last January.

🔥 In this episode:

Why Waddle’s arrival transforms the offense instantly

How Davis Webb’s play‑calling changes the Broncos’ identity

What the defensive line looks like without Franklin‑Meyers

Why these three changes matter most as camp opens

Drop your take — which change impacts the Broncos the most as they chase unfinished business in 2026.

Our Orange & Blue Today position previews roll on — and today we dive into the Broncos wide receiver room, a group that suddenly looks like one of the most explosive in the AFC.

The headline is obvious: Jaylen Waddle is here to take over. He’s the superstar WR1 Denver has been missing for years — the field‑tilter, the coverage‑dictator, the player who changes the geometry of the offense. Everything this passing game does flows through him.

But that doesn’t mean Courtland Sutton is fading. In fact, Sutton might now be the league’s best No. 2 receiver — or more accurately, Denver’s 1A. He’s still a dominant red‑zone threat, still a chain‑mover, still a physical presence on the outside. Waddle elevates him, not replaces him.

Then there’s the youth movement. Troy Franklin is developing quickly — smoother routes, better timing, more confidence. Pat Bryant brings size, toughness, and a contested‑catch profile that complements the room perfectly. Both players are pushing for real roles behind the top two stars.

This WR room is deep, dangerous, and perfectly built for Bo Nix’s Year Three jump.

🔥 In this episode:

Why Waddle is the superstar WR1 Denver needed to get over the top

How Sutton thrives as the NFL’s best No. 2 — or Denver’s 1A

What Franklin’s development means for the rotation

Why Pat Bryant’s size and physicality matter in this offense

How the WR room shapes Bo Nix’s 2026 ceiling

Drop your take — is this the best WR room Denver has had since the Demaryius & Emmanuel era.

We kick off Orange & Blue Today’s position previews with the group that quietly drives the entire defense: the Broncos defensive line. And the headline is obvious — Zach Allen is playing like the best defensive tackle in football. His 2025 season was elite in every category: disruption, consistency, leadership, and versatility. So what does his encore look like. Can he push even further, or does his impact come from elevating everyone around him.

The big question for 2026: How do the Broncos replace John Franklin‑Meyers. JFM was a tone‑setter, a power player, and a reliable pocket‑crusher. Without him, Denver needs a new interior bully — and that’s where rookie Tyler Onyedim enters the conversation. His power, leverage, and inside quickness give him a real chance to step into meaningful snaps early.

And don’t forget SaVion Jones. The second‑year defender has flashed improved strength and hand usage, and he’s in the mix to take a big developmental jump. If he hits, Denver suddenly has a young, deep, ascending defensive line behind Allen.

🔥 In this episode:

What Zach Allen’s “best DT in the league” encore could look like

How Denver replaces John Franklin‑Meyers’ physical presence

Why Tyler Onyedim could be the surprise rookie contributor up front

Whether SaVion Jones is ready for a Year‑2 leap

How the DL sets the tone for Vance Joseph’s turnover‑focused defense

Drop your take — which young DL steps up next to Allen in 2026.

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey dive into ESPN’s Mike Clay projections for Broncos QB Bo Nix — now entering Year Three, not Year Two — and whether his production is set for a steady climb or a full‑on statistical eruption thanks to the arrival of superstar WR Jaylen Waddle.

Clay’s model shows Nix trending upward again, but the big question is how much Waddle changes the math. Does Waddle’s elite separation and YAC ability push Nix past 4,000 passing yards. Does the improved spacing and tempo in Davis Webb’s offense help Nix crack 30 passing touchdowns for the first time in his career.

Mase and Cecil break down what Clay projects, what Nix’s Year Three trajectory typically looks like for young quarterbacks, and how the structure of the offense could unlock either a controlled progression — or a true breakout season.

🔥 In this episode:

What Mike Clay’s model says about Nix’s Year Three outlook

Whether Waddle’s arrival triggers a statistical explosion

If Nix can realistically hit 4,000 yards and 30+ TDs

How Webb’s offense boosts efficiency, rhythm, and red‑zone production

Why Year Three is often the defining season for young QBs

Drop your take — is Nix headed for a steady Year Three climb, or a Waddle‑powered breakout.

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down Mike Clay’s projections for the Broncos’ pass rushers — not just the EDGE group, but the entire front: EDGE, defensive ends, and defensive tackles. After Denver set a franchise record for sacks in 2025, the big question is simple: Can they do it again, or does this defense evolve in a different direction.

The fellas dive into how Clay sees sack production shaking out across the roster, including what the numbers say about Jonah Elliss, Baron Browning, Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, and the interior group. If the sack total dips — which is normal after a record‑setting season — what does that mean for the defense as a whole.

That’s where Vance Joseph’s turnover emphasis comes in. More strip attempts. More ball disruption. More chaos. Even if the sack number drops, could the Broncos actually become more dangerous by generating more strip‑sack‑fumbles and takeaways.

🔥 In this episode:

How Clay projects sack production across EDGE, DE, and DT

Whether Denver can realistically repeat its 2025 sack record

What a dip in sacks would mean for VJ’s defense

Why strip‑sack‑fumbles could rise even if total sacks fall

Which pass rushers are poised to outperform projections

Drop your take — is this defense built to chase sacks again, or built to chase turnovers in 2026.

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down Mike Clay’s projections for the Broncos’ wide receiver room — and what they tell us about Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, and the rest of Denver’s passing attack in 2026.

The big question: Does Bo Nix go over 4,000 yards passing — and if he does, what does that mean for Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. Clay’s numbers suggest both could push for 1,000 yards, with Waddle as the clear WR1 and Sutton operating as a “1A” who still dominates in the red zone.

But does Waddle’s arrival change Sutton’s touchdown profile. Does Sutton still get the end‑zone love, or does Waddle’s speed and spacing shift the math. And if the top two receivers command so much volume, what does that mean for Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Marvin Mims.

Clay’s projections paint a clear picture of hierarchy, usage, and opportunity — and the fellas break down exactly what it means for the Broncos’ offense.

🔥 In this episode:

Does Bo Nix hit 4,000 yards — and what that unlocks for the WR room

Why Waddle is the WR1 and Sutton is the “1A” with red‑zone upside

Whether Denver can realistically have two 1,000‑yard receivers

How Waddle’s presence affects Sutton’s touchdown projection

What Clay’s numbers say about Franklin, Bryant, and Mims’ roles

Drop your take — can Nix support two 1,000‑yard WRs in 2026, or does the volume spread out too much.

On Monday’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down what the Broncos defense showed us all offseason now that mandatory minicamp is in the books — and the themes were loud, consistent, and encouraging.

The headline: Jonah Elliss was fantastic from the first OTA to the final minicamp rep. His burst, leverage, and nonstop motor weren’t one‑off flashes — they were a pattern. He looks like a real contributor in Year 1.

But the bigger question for Vance Joseph’s unit is simple: Can this defense generate more turnovers. That’s been the emphasis all spring — more ball disruption, more strip attempts, more chaos. And with added speed at EDGE and ILB, the pieces are in place.

Speaking of ILB — the Broncos might’ve found a draft‑weekend steal. Red Murdock showed instincts, range, and processing that jumped off the field. He’s already pushing for a role.

This defense was already one of the league’s best. The offseason program showed signs it can get even better.

🔥 In this episode:

Why Jonah Elliss was one of the biggest defensive winners of the offseason

How VJ’s turnover emphasis showed up in practice

Why Red Murdock looks like a sneaky draft steal

Which defensive trends carried from OTAs into minicamp

What this unit needs to sharpen before training camp

Drop your take — which defender made the strongest impression heading into late July.