First And Orange

In this week's episode of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden recap what went wrong for Sean Payton's team in a 35-33 home loss to Washington and preview Denver's Week 3 road trip to Miami to face Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins.

On the latest edition of the 1st and Orange podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down the Broncos' roster and preview Sunday's season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.  Are the guys surprised Denver only kept four wide receivers on the roster? What are the keys to getting a win against the Raiders and predictions on who's going to win. All that and much more.

In the latest edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down Denver's addition of pass-rusher Frank Clark, what they learned during OTAs and what's ahead for Sean Payton's team during next weeks' mandatory minicamp.

On the latest edition of the 1st and Orange Podcast, Denver Post reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down what to expect from Sean Payton and the Broncos as OTAs begin and the offseason rolls on. What will we learn about Russell Wilson and Payton's relationship? How about Randy Gregory's health and Vance Joseph settling in on defense? All of that and more.

On the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Denver Post Broncos reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden preview the NFL Draft, talk through options for Denver in the third round -- and what it would take to trade up -- and run down what the coming weeks look like for Sean Payton's team.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos' busy offseason as the NFL Draft approaches in a few weeks. Are the Broncos doing the right thing by not trading receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton? What's to make of Dre'Mont Jones signing with the Seahawks, and the Broncos bringing in Zach Allen to replace him on the defensive line? Will Denver's recent moves on the offensive line be enough to protect Russell Wilson in 2023? What's the possibility of a new stadium in the near future? These questions are addressed, plus more analysis from the recent league meetings, in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos' new coaching staff and the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What's to make of the Broncos hiring Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator, and Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator? What are some other notable hires by head coach Sean Payton, including QB coach Davis Webb, who was just playing for the Giants? What were takeaways from Payton and GM George Paton's comments at the combine? These questions are addressed, plus more analysis, in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel review Sean Payton's introductory presser as the new Broncos head coach and preview the Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles. What were the biggest takeaways from Payton's introduction in Dove Valley? What will the working relationship look like between Payton and Broncos GM George Paton? What message did Payton already send to quarterback Russell Wilson? Those questions are addressed, plus Super Bowl predictions, in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the latest updates in Broncos' head coaching search plus preview the AFC and NFC championships. With the search narrowing to DeMeco Ryans and Sean Payton, who are the Broncos most likely to end up with? Does hiring a rookie, defensive-minded head coach like Ryans make sense for the Broncos, who had the worst offense in the league in 2022? What's to make of all the rumors and reports regarding Payton? What about Nathaniel Hackett landing the Jets' offensive coordinator job? These questions are addressed, plus predictions on this Sunday's games, in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos' coaching search plus preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. With Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, is it Sean Payton or bust for the Broncos now? Who are the other serious contenders to replace Nathaniel Hackett? Would pick-strapped Denver be wise to send a future first-round pick to the Saints, plus some, in order to hire Payton? These questions are addressed, plus predictions on this week's playoff games, in a packed show.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 18 home showdown against the Chargers. The duo talks about Bills safety Demar Hamlin, including thoughts from Broncos interim head coach Jerry Rosburg. Plus, previewing the matchup against the Chargers, who beat Denver in overtime in Los Angeles in Week 6, and predictions for the season finale.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 17 road showdown against the Chiefs. The duo discusses Nathaniel Hackett's firing following Denver's 4-11 start, what interim head coach Jerry Rosburg brings to the table, keys to the matchup where the home team is heavily favored and predictions in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 16 road showdown against the Rams. Who's had the more disappointing season, Russell Wilson and the Broncos or the defending Super Bowl champion Rams? What can fans expect from Wilson in his first game back from a concussion? What will it take for Denver to beat Baker Mayfield and the Rams at SoFi Stadium and put together the team's first winning streak since September? What are the Broncos key injuries going into the game? Can Latavius Murray put up another 100-yard performance? Those questions are addressed, plus predictions, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 15 home showdown against the Cardinals. How will both teams do with backup QB Colt McCoy to start for the Cardinals, and backup QB Brett Rypien potentially starting for the Broncos? Does Russell Wilson have a chance to clear concussion protocol? What are the Broncos' other injury concerns heading into Week 15, and what are the keys for Denver snapping a five-game losing streak? Those questions are addressed, plus predictions, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 14 home showdown against the Chiefs. Do the Broncos, who are 9.5-point underdogs, have any hope of pulling off the upset at Empower Field? What are the keys for the Denver defense to limit the firepower of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the top-ranked K.C. offense? Is there any hope for Russell Wilson to get his offense out of first gear, especially considering the team's injuries at receiver? Those questions are addressed, plus predictions, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 13 road showdown against the Ravens. What's the mood in Dove Valley this week after the Broncos had to defend quarterback Russell Wilson from reports that he's lost the locker room? What's the latest injury updates on receiver KJ Hamler and outside linebacker Randy Gregory? How can the Broncos contain Lamar Jackson, and do they have any hope of pulling off an upset in Baltimore on Sunday? Those questions are addressed, plus predictions, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 12 showdown against the Panthers. How do the Broncos match up against Carolina and quarterback Sam Darnold, who is making his first start of the season? Can the offense (last in NFL with 14.7 points per game) get it in gear with Latavius Murray as the new featured tailback? Are the Broncos, who have lost six games by one score or less, snake-bitten? Those questions are addressed, plus predictions and guest spots from Murray and Dre'Mont Jones, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 11 home showdown against the Raiders. What are the Broncos' keys to victory against Las Vegas, who beat them earlier in the year in the desert? How thin of ice is Nathaniel Hackett skating on if the Broncos lose to the Raiders and fall to last place in the AFC West? Can the Broncos' offense (last in the NFL with 14.6 points per game) somehow get it in gear against a porous Raiders D (ranked 28th with 25.1 points per game allowed)? Those questions are addressed, plus predictions, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 10 road showdown against the Titans. Can the Denver defense contain Derrick Henry, who has run for five straight 100-yard games? What are other keys to victory for the Broncos to improve to 4-5 on the year? Can QB Russell Wilson and the offense carry over momentum from their comeback win over the Jaguars in London? Those questions are addressed, plus predictions and insight from defensive lineman DeShawn Williams, in a packed show from Dove Valley.

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos' blockbuster deadline trade of outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to Miami. What does the trade say about the current state of the Broncos? Did GM George Paton did a good deal? What do the two newcomers to the team at the deadline, running back Chase Edmonds and outside linebacker Jacob Martin, bring to the roster? How will Chubb's absence impact the defense and the Broncos' chances at turning their season around from a 3-5 start? Those questions are addressed in a packed show during Denver's Week 9 bye week.