DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast

THE daily Denver Broncos podcast, hosted by credentialed journalists, insiders and analysts. Super Bowl 50 Champion Todd Davis, Zac Stevens, Henry Chisholm, and Ryan Koenigsberg give you the inside scoop on Sean Payton, the Broncos, and the NFL. With regular appearances from James Palmer and Patrick Surtain II, DNVR Broncos is the No. 1 Broncos Live podcast in the world. Live daily from the DNVR Bar in downtown Denver.

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DNVR Broncos Podcast: How many wins is Javonte ...
Javonte Williams practiced during the first week of the Denver Broncos OTAs. Sean Payton is expecting and hopeful that the 23-year-old running back will be ready to go at the beginning of Broncos training camp. Russell Wilson called Williams one of the best backs in the NFL. So how valuable is Williams to the Broncos? Is he the second-most valuable player on offense outside of Wilson? How many wins is Javonte worth? On a very different note, the fellas jump into their offseason draft, starting with drafting the best fast food restaurants.
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Takeaways from the Denver...
The Denver Broncos began OTAs this week for the first time in the Sean Payton era. On Thursday, media were allowed to watch Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, Randy Gregory, Pat Surtain II and the rest of the Broncos practice. The guys were at practice and spoke with Payton, Wilson, Mike McGlinchey and Zach Allen after practice. They broke down the biggest takeaways on and off the field from OTAs.
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THE Denver Sports Podcast: The greatest prospec...
The Denver Nuggets are making Denver sports history right now but it’s also Draft season with NBA, NHL and MLB drafts all around the corner. So we decided to look back at the greatest prospects in American and Denver sports history, past and present. From John Elway to LeBron James, Sidney Crosby to Carmelo Anthony, and where the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Connor Bedard rank among them. Join Andre Simone and AJ Haefele as they break it all down.
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Is Denver Broncos’ corner...
At just 23 years old, Pat Surtain II has already established himself as one of the best, if not the best, cornerbacks in the entire NFL. Is Surtain better than Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets? Is Surtain II one of the best defensive players in the NFL already? Where does Surtain rank among the top players under 25 years old? Is he better and more valuable than Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons? Is there anything that Surtain can do to become the best defensive player in the NFL?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: What releasing Brandon Mc...
Kicker Brandon McManus has been released by the Denver Broncos. The 31-year-old kicker was the last remaining player from the Super Bowl 50 team. Sean Payton and the Broncos now have to go out and get a replacement late into the offseason. Was the decision to let him go based on performance? Is Sean Payton trying to send a message to the team?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Boise State defensive coo...
The Denver Broncos drafted JL Skinner in the sixth round in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Boise State. Skinner's defensive coordinator at Boise State Spencer Danielson joins the show to talk about what type of player Vance Joseph is getting on the defensive side of the ball. Can Skinner bring a unique trait to the Broncos' secondary alongside Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson, Pat Surtain and Damarri Mathis? What is Skinner's ceiling in the NFL?
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DNVR Draft Podcast: Dissecting the NFC West (Dr...
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: What Denver Bronco you wo...
The Denver Broncos already have a few solidified stars in Pat Surtain II and Justin Simmons. The team also has good quality players in Jerry Jeudy, Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers, Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, Josey Jewell and Alex Singleton. But which player would be the best for the team to have a breakout season in 2023? Which player would be best under Sean Payton on offense? What about Vance Joseph on defense? Do players like Russell Wilson, Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Baron Browning and Randy Gregory apply to be breakout players?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Are the Denver Broncos a ...
The Denver Broncos, led by Greg Penner and the Walton-Penner ownership group along with George Paton, made massive changes to the entire team this year after firing Nathaniel Hackett. With Sean Payton in charge, the Broncos signed Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers and Zach Allen in free agency and drafted Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders and Riley Moss, to name a few. How much better are the Broncos this year? Are they a top 10 team in the AFC? Are they better than the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers? The fellas give the DNVR Broncos AFC Power Rankings. Additionally, they hand out their final grade to John Elway for the Broncos' 2020 draft class, which included Jerry Jeudy, K.J. Hamler and Lloyd Cushenberry.
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: What grade do John Elway ...
The Denver Broncos 2020 draft has three years of NFL film out there. Many NFL experts believe you can't judge a draft class until three years after a draft. With that now being the case with John Elway's 2020 draft class, what grade does that class deserve? The Broncos drafted Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler with their first two picks. That class also included Lloyd Cushenberry, Albert Okwuegbunam, Michael Ojemudia, McTelvin Agim, Justin Strand, Netane Muti, Tyrie Cleveland and Derrek Tuszka.
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Ranking Sean Payton and t...
The NFL released the Denver Broncos' 2023 schedule last Thursday. After having a few days to digest it, what are the most important games for Sean Payton, Russell Wilson and the Broncos if they are to make a playoff run? What are the crucial moments of the season? Is this the year the Broncos finally beat Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs? What game is the most important in the AFC West?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: What we learned from Sean...
The Denver Broncos held their rookie minicamp over the weekend. Sean Payton and George Paton's five draft picks—Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders, Riley Moss, JL Skinner and Alex Forsyth—were all in attendance and on the field for practice. Payton and all of the rookies spoke after practice as well to break down the rookie class, along with the Broncos signing Kareem Jackson, how the offseason program is going and much more. But most importantly, Payton discussed the shocking news about Javonte Williams' recovery from knee surgery.
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DNVR Draft Podcast: Caleb Williams and the 2024...
Andre Simone and Jake Schwanitz continue their NFL Draft review series by diving into Sean Payton's former division, the NFC South. With the Carolina Panthers going all in on their quarterback of the future, we're unsure what the rest of the division is doing as we look ahead to a loaded offensive draft class in 2024. From philosophical and long-term plans, to who the actual targets are coming through in college football the fellas have you covered.
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Breaking down the Denver ...
The Denver Broncos schedule was unveiled on Thursday at 6 p.m. How many primetime games will the Broncos be given by the NFL in Sean Payton's first year with the team? What is the Broncos easier and most difficult month of the schedule? Will Russell Wilson be given an easier start to the season? What games are the most enticing? And, finally, the guys go through the schedule to give an early record prediction.
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: What grade do Sean Payton...
Sean Payton's first NFL Draft with the Denver Broncos is complete. What grade do George Paton and Payton deserve for their five-man draft class? Despite not having a first-round pick, was the team able to make up for it enough with drafting Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders, Riley Moss, JL Skinner and Alex Forsyth? What grades did national companies—like ESPN, NFL.com, PFF, Bleacher Report, New York Post and CBS Sports—give Denver?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Building Sean Payton and ...
The NFL's 2023 schedule release is set for Thursday night. After Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos struggled mightily on primetime games last year, with the NFL give Denver any primetime games this year? Or will Sean Payton's arrival put them in the national spotlight once again? Will the Broncos open up the season against the New York Jets with Aaron Rodger and Nathaniel Hackett? What does an ideal schedule look like for the Broncos? Is there a better time in the season to play the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes? The fellas build their dream schedule and what they want to see the Broncos' schedule look like.
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: How does Kareem Jackson r...
The Denver Broncos re-signed Kareem Jackson on Monday, after agreeing to a contract over the weekend. Jackson will once again pair with Justin Simmons in Vance Joseph's secondary. But will Jackson maintain the starting role like he has the past four years in Denver? Or will Caden Sterns, JL Skinner, PJ Locke or Delarrin Turner-Yell be able to push Jackson for the job?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Can Alex Forsyth become t...
With Sean Payton and George Paton’s last pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected center Alex Forsyth out of Oregon. Did the Broncos find a gem in the draft in Forsyth? Where does Forsyth fit in with the Broncos’ center room this year? Can he compete with Lloyd Cushenberry for the team’s starting center job under Russell Wilson? What about after this year? Do the Broncos deserve an A grade for drafting the center? Additionally, draft expert Emory Hunt joins the show to help break down the Broncos’ draft class and explain why he thought Forsyth was the best center in the draft.
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DNVR Draft Podcast: AFC West Draft Grades — whi...
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: What are the odds JL Skin...
With Sean Payton and George Paton’s fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected safety JL Skinner out of Boise State. Did the Broncos find a gem in the draft in Skinner? Why did the talented safety fall? Where does Skinner fit in with the Broncos’ safety room this year? Can he compete with Caden Sterns, or even Kareem Jackson, for playing time next to Justin Simmons? What about after this year? Do the Broncos deserve an A grade for drafting the talented and productive safety?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Can Riley Moss start oppo...
With Sean Payton and George Paton’s third pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected defensive back Riley Moss out of Iowa. Payton stated after the draft that Moss will play corner in Vance Joseph’s defense. Is that the right call? Where does Moss fit in with the Broncos cornerback room this year? Can he compete with Damarri Mathis for the team’s starting cornerback role opposite Pat Surtain II? What about his long-term future with the team? Do the Broncos deserve an A grade for drafting the talented and productive defensive back?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Will Drew Sanders become ...
With Sean Payton and George Paton’s second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected linebacker Drew Sanders out of Arkansas. With his ability to play inside and outside linebacker, where does Sanders fit in with Vance Joseph’s defense? Is there a chance he can start over Alex Singleton or Josey Jewell this year? Or is he just a replacement for Jewell after his contract expires following the 2023 season? Is inside linebacker the post spot for the former five-star player who initially went to Alabama? Do the Broncos deserve an A grade for drafting the talented and productive linebacker?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Where does Marvin Mims fi...
With Sean Payton and George Paton’s first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected wide receiver Marvin Mims out of Oklahoma. Where does Mims fit in with the Broncos receiver room this year? Is he simply just the replacement for K.J. Hamler? Or could he push Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and Jerry Jeudy for playing time? What about after this year? Should the Broncos trade one of their receivers? Do the Broncos deserve an A grade for drafting the talented and productive receiver?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: What we learned about the...
The Denver Broncos wrapped up their 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday with Sean Payton and George Paton talking about their picks. What roles with the rookies Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders, Riley Moss, JL Skinner and Alex Forsyth have? Will they get significant playing time as rookies? Why did the Broncos trade for Adam Trautman from the New Orleans Saints? Will the Broncos re-sign Kareem Jackson?
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DNVR Broncos Podcast: Instant reaction to Sean ...
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