It's a DNVR Draft Podcast takeover as Jake Schwanitz, Justin Michael and Andre Simone recap a wild round one of the NFL Draft and preview a big day two to kick off the Sean Payton era in Denver. From the best players available to the Broncos' most pressing needs and some intriguing trade-up options, Denver has plenty of work to do with picks 67 & 68 in round three to add some building blocks for the future. Plus, the AFC has added more quarterbacks and the NFL keeps modernizing as we get ready for a big Day 2 and 3.

The 2023 NFL Draft is one day away. Will the Denver Broncos make a massive trade to get into the first round? Or will Sean Payton and George Paton stay put and take back-to-back players in the third round? Will the Broncos select a quarterback for the future to go along with Russell Wilson and Jarrett Stidham? It’s final prediction time. Additionally, the fellas wrap up their prospect preview series by taking a look at Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly and Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks. Would either of them be a nice addition to the cornerback room alongside Pat Surtain II and Damarri Mathis?

The 2023 NFL Draft is just two days away and the Denver Broncos don’t have a pick until the third round. However, Sean Payton and George Paton are open to trading up. Will the Broncos trade up in the draft? How far up could they trade? Could they get into the first round? Would it be worth trading a star player like Jerry Jeudy? If Denver does trade up, who would they be targeting? An offensive playmaker like Jahmyr Gibbs? Or an offensive lineman such as Joe Tippmann? Or for a quarterback such as Hendon Hooker? Additionally, would UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet be a good addition to the Broncos’ backfield? Would he compliment Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine?

The 2023 NFL Draft is this week. After Russell Wilson’s down season, do Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos need to be looking for their future quarterback in this year’s draft? If so, does the team need to trade up in order to land Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker? Or use one of their third-round picks on Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Are there other quarterbacks Payton and George Paton could have their eyes on? Additionally, would Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta make sense for the Broncos to draft to add to the tight end room with Greg Dulcich and Chris Manhertz?

During the Denver Broncos’ pre-draft press conference on Thursday, Sean Payton and George Paton made it very clear that the team is going to draft the best player available, regardless of position. The team has also begun running through mock drafts leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft beginning on April 27. Who could be the best players available for the Broncos’ first pick in the draft in the third round? Could a quarterback fall? Or an impact player who could be a Day 1 starter? The fellas run many mock draft simulations to see. Additionally, how would South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft fit in with Greg Dulcich, Chris Manhertz and the rest of the Broncos’ tight end room if Denver drafted him in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Sean Payton and George Paton spoke to the media for the first time in nearly a month on Thursday during their annual pre-draft press conference. The Denver Broncos’ head coach and general manager talked about many things with the team including their lack of draft capital, how they are approaching potential trades in the 2023 NFL Draft and much more. Additionally, the fellas break down if Ohio State defensive lineman Zach Harrison fit in well with D.J. Jones and Zach Allen if Denver drafted him?

With the 2023 NFL Draft just over a week away, the Denver Broncos’ draft board is nearly finalized. Can Sean Payton and George Paton draft the best available player with their first few picks in the draft? Or do they need to prioritize certain positions over others? What is the Broncos’ most glaring need heading into the draft? Is it on the offensive side, such as center? Or on the defensive side? Additionally, would Wisconsin center Joe Tippmann be an instant upgrade over Lloyd Cushenberry if the Broncos drafted him this year?

The 2023 NFL Draft is just over a week away. Is it more likely the Denver Broncos trade up or down in the draft? Traditionally, Sean Payton is a fan of moving up in the draft. However, George Paton likes to accumulate as many picks as possible by trading down. Which one will the Broncos do this year? How far up could Denver trade? How far back could they drop of they decide to trade back? Could they trade any players, say Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton? Additionally, the 2023 NFL Draft prep continues by looking at LSU EDGE BJ Ojulari.

Arizona Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker has requested a trade. Should the Denver Broncos make an offer for Baker? Would he and Justin Simmons be the best safety duo in the NFL? Would that be worth it for the Broncos? What would a trade look like? Additionally, in every season Vance Joseph coached Baker in Arizona, Budda went to a Pro Bowl. Could the Broncos expect similar results in Denver? If Sean Payton and George Paton don’t trade for Baker, would Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson be their answer next to Simmons?

In one of the draft crew's favorite episodes of the year, Andre Simone and Jake Schwanitz break down an entertaining but device 2023 WR class. With lots of undersized wideouts in the 2023 group the boy's break down who'll be able to overcome their size deficiencies and who'll struggle at the next level. Jake and Dre give their favorite sleepers, best Broncos fits in round three and beyond and talk about what Houston will do a the second overall pick and much more.

After signing former Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Powers to a massive contract, it was assumed that Dalton Risner was no longer going to be a Denver Bronco. But Risner remains an NFL free agent. Should Sean Payton and George Paton consider re-signing Risner? Would he be the best backup guard in the NFL? Or could he be moved to center and compete with Lloyd Cushenberry for the Broncos’ starting job? Additionally, could Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith be a sneaky good pick for the Broncos in the 2023 NFL Draft?

The Denver Broncos’ biggest free-agent signing was right tackle Mike McGlinchey, who they gave a whopping five-year, $87.5 million contract to. San Francisco 49ers’ beat reporter Matt Barrows of The Athletic joins the show to talk about what McGlinchey brings to the Broncos and if the right tackle can live up to the contract George Paton and Sean Payton gave him. Barrows also gives insight into Colorado’s own Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Shanahan. Additionally, the guys dive into their 2023 NFL Draft prep by looking at TCU center Steve Avila.

After a March-Madness like tournament spanning weeks, the fans have clearly decided who is the best current Denver Broncos player. After seeding the top 16 players on the roster, from No. 1 overall seed Pat Surtain to No. 16 seed Courtland Sutton, the best player on the team was no surprise. Did the fans get the Final Four correct? Or should some other player have been in the final group besides Surtain, Justin Simmons, Javonte Williams and Jerry Jeudy? What does this bracket say about Sean Payton and George Paton’s team this year? Additionally, the fellas break down Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV in their 2023 NFL Draft prospect series.

Sean Payton and Nathaniel Hackett took very different approaches to preparing the Denver Broncos for an NFL season. Last year, Hackett focused on rest to prevent the Broncos from injury. Unfortunately for the Broncos, Denver was still the most injured team in the NFL with many significant players, from Randy Gregory to Javonte Williams to Justin Simmons, all suffering major injuries. This year, Payton is taking a much different approach. Is Payton’s way better for the team entering the 2023 NFL season? The fellas discuss as the Broncos begin their offseason workout program. Additionally, would Maryland offensive tackle Jaelyn Duncan be a good pick for the Broncos in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Odell Beckham Jr. is off the market after signing with the Baltimore Ravens on Easter Sunday. Should the Denver Broncos have offered OBJ the one-year, $18 million contract that Baltimore did? Or with Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and K.J. Hamler still on the roster was it best that Sean Payton and George Paton passed on Beckham? What does this mean for Denver’s receiver room moving forward? Additionally, the championship round is set to determine who is the best current Bronco. Was Jerry Jeudy able to pull off the upset over Pat Surtain II? What about Javonte Williams over Justin Simmons? And finally, the guys begin to preview 2023 NFL Draft prospects, beginning with Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III.

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are reportedly shopping former first-round quarterback Mac Jones. CBS Sports suggested that the Denver Broncos would be a good fit for Jones if he is traded. Do you agree? Would Sean Payton be able to make Jones the next Drew Brees? Or would Jones not fit in Denver? Could Denver trade Russell Wilson for Jones? Would both teams accept a deal around those two quarterbacks? Or is all of this completely outlandish? Also, the Broncos March Madness bracket continues. Will Jerry Jeudy be able to upset Pat Surtain II? Can Javonte Williams pull off the upset over Justin Simmons to make it to the championship round?

After trading for Russell Wilson and Sean Payton, George Paton and the Denver Broncos don’t have a pick in the 2023 NFL Draft until the third round. With the draft just three weeks away, who should the Broncos target with their two third-round picks? What are the positions of strength in the draft? What’s the weakest position? How do those line up with Denver’s needs? What late-round quarterbacks could the Broncos target to backup Wilson and Jarrett Stidham? Draft expert Andre Simone joins the show to break it all down.

The Denver Broncos spent the most money in the NFL in free agency, dropping over $200 million in big-time players such as Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers and Zach Allen. The Walton-Penner group also made a splash by hiring Sean Payton to take over the team this offseason. With all of the moves the Broncos have made, where does the team fall in many national power rankings? Where should the team rank?

Former Denver Broncos star receiver Brandon Marshall believes the Broncos will start the 2023 NFL season 10-1 or 9-2. Marshall points to George Paton’s signings of Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers and Zach Allen as being reasons why. Additionally, Marshall spoke very highly of what Sean Payton brings to the team. For Marshall’s record prediction to unfold, what has to happen? How realistic is it that the Broncos 10-1?

Thanks to the Walton-Penner ownership group, the Denver Broncos spent the most money in the entire NFL in free agency. After signing Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers, Jarrett Stidham, Zach Allen and Samaje Perine, what is George Paton and Sean Payton’s biggest remaining need on the roster?