Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have signed Nik Bonitto to a massive contract extension, keeping him in the Mile High City through 2029. How has Bonitto's rise impacted the Broncos defense, the team culture, and why was it important for George Paton to keep the defensive nucleus intact? Plus, Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger go over the contract details, including Bonitto's average annual value.   Cody Roark is a...

The Denver Broncos must ruin Cam Ward's NFL debut in their Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Can they start fast? Sayre Bedinger of Locked On Broncos and Tyler Rowland of Locked On Titans discuss in this Crossover Thursday episode.   Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly...

The Denver Broncos defense must dominate Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans in his rookie debut. Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger discuss Sean Payton's offense and how it can establish rhythm against a tough Titans front seven. Plus, Special teams also take scenter stage as rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw and kicker Will Lutz must provide the Broncos with great field position and Patrick Surtain II and...

The Denver Broncos saw Marvin Mims return to practice on Monday ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee Titans. With Mims' return, how might the Broncos WR snap count be divided between Courtland Sutton, Mims, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant? Plus, Sean Payton shares why the team is being smart with Dre Greenlaw and his hope for the Broncos offense and the run game.   Cody Roark is a c...

The Denver Broncos biggest key to a fast start vs. the Tennessee Titans is a ground control offense and smothering defense early on. How can Talanoa Hufanga and Jonathon Cooper have an impact against Cam Ward on Sunday. Plus, why must the Broncos avoid the trap of overlooking the Titans. Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger kick off the week with a Broncos Country Mailbag.   Cody Roark is a credentialed...

The Denver Broncos and Sean Payton are approaching Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton's first snaps of the regular season with a smart plan in their first significant action back since injury. Is this a good plan for the Broncos defense and how long might it go on for? Plus, how does Micah Parsons trade and contract extension impact the market for Nik Bonitto and how will Payton use four running back...

AFC West showdown: Can anyone dethrone the Chiefs in 2025? Four rival podcast hosts clash over division supremacy, player rankings, and offseason moves. Cody Rourke (Broncos), Q (Raiders), Ryan Tracy (Chiefs), and Daniel Wade (Chargers) dissect the NFL's toughest division. They debate the impact of coaching titans like Andy Reid and Sean Payton, analyze Top 100 player snubs, and reveal underrated...

The Denver Broncos saw Marvin Mims leave practice on Wednesday, but head coach Sean Payton said the team wasn't overly concerned with it. A deeper look at the Broncos practice squad raises questions over the wide receiver depth after Mims' injury. Plus, how did the Broncos defense find a reliable contingency plan at linebacker with their practice squad signings?   Cody Roark is a credentialed beat...

After setting up their initial 53-man roster, the Denver Broncos must establish a plan for the RB rotation. How will Sean Payton use RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins, Tyler Badie, and Jaleel McLaughlin without compromising the flow of the Broncos offense? What do the roles of players like Jahdae Barron and P.J. Locke look like for the Broncos defense even if they aren't starting?   Cody Roark is a credenti...

The Denver Broncos set their initial 53-man roster with UDFA LB Karene Reid among those who made it. Audric Estimé, Damarri Mathis, and Caleb Lohner were among notable cuts.   Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective c...

The Denver Broncos final 53-man roster will be formulated on Tuesday, with George Paton and Sean Payton facing many tough decisions. We took a shot at playing GM and predicted the Broncos 53-man roster ahead of cuts, including keeping six wide receivers on offense, six defensive lineman, and 10 players in a loaded secondary. Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger share their thoughts and more.   Cody Roark...

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos finished strong on their final drive of the preseason in Saturday's win vs. the New Orleans Saints, but the offensive line had some concerning trends that surfaced once again. Is the concern about the Broncos OL legit, or is it a product of their revamped blocking scheme? Plus, did Lucas Krull and Tyler Badie do enough on Saturday to make the Broncos 53-man roster, an...

The Denver Broncos finished the preseason 3-0, beating the New Orleans Saints, 28-19. Bo Nix and the starting offense got off to a slow start, but a touchdown to Courtland Sutton helped get the Broncos offense on track. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on today's Locked On Broncos POSTCAST. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Yahoo Fantasy Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at h...

The Denver Broncos starters and Bo Nix must make the New Orleans Saints dread their 2025 outlook in Saturday's preseason finale. Can Nix and the Broncos offense look efficient in the limited snaps they'll play, and will the Broncos defense make the Saints' QB competition look meaningless? Why are players like Audric Estime, Damarri Mathis, Caleb Lohner, and Jordan Turner key players to watch for a...

The Denver Broncos Saturday preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints could be the final audition for players like Audric Estime, Caleb Lohner, and younger wide receivers. With the emergence of Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin, which younger wide receivers can make their claim for a spot on the practice squad? Plus, is there any thing Lohner and Estime can do on Saturday to secure a roster spot?...

The Denver Broncos have traded second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Saints. How does this move from Sean Payton solidify the Broncos wide receiver room? What roles will Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, and Trent Sherfield Sr. have alongside Courtland Sutton and why did Denver trade Vele?   Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the B...

The Denver Broncos contract talks with Nik Bonitto are going well ahead of the team's regular season opener in a couple of weeks. Bonitto returned to practice on Tuesday and also spoke to the media, addressing his contract situation with the team and more. Plus, Sean Payton doesn't care about the wide receiver pecking order, but does care about the roles he has envisioned for Courtland Sutton, Mar...

The Denver Broncos will have to make their roster cuts next week to build their 53-man roster for the regular season. After Week 2 of the NFL Preseason, the Broncos may carry four running backs, six wide receivers, but how many quarterbacks will they carry behind Bo Nix? Plus, will the Broncos defense gamble with limited spots at inside linebacker? Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger share their Denver...

For the Denver Broncos, there is no quarterback controversy. Jarrett Stidham is the secure backup to Bo Nix and is in the perfect position in his third year with Sean Payton amidst his strong preseason showing. Plus, the Broncos are bringing in Adam Prentice at fullback while the team deals with injuries. With Trey Hendrickson set to be traded potentially by the Cincinnati Bengals, the Broncos are...

Troy Franklin and his second-year leap is here and was on display in the Denver Broncos preseason win against the Arizona Cardinals. How has Franklin's emergence and confidence benefited the Broncos offense and what type of role could he and rookie Pat Bryant play for Sean Payton? Plus, Jonah Elliss and the Broncos defense dominated the Cardinals offense and Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin appea...

The Denver Broncos crushed the Arizona Cardinals in their second preseason game, winning 27-7. Jarrett Stidham, Evan Engram and Troy Franklin all had great games en route to the win. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on tonight's Locked On Broncos POSTCAST. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Yahoo Fantasy Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at https://yahoofantasy.com/lockedonnfl...

Even though starters aren't playing on Saturday, the Denver Broncos have a handful of position battles that are ramping up in their NFL Preseason Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Tyler Badie and Audric Estime will be two names to watch for the Broncos offense and the RB battle, while players like Jordan Jackson and Frank Crum highlight the Broncos depth on both sides of the ball. Cody...

Bo Nix was dealing in the passing game as the Denver Broncos faced off against the Arizona Cardinals in Thursday's joint practice. How did Nix operate the Broncos offense against a big Cardinals defensive front, and how did Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant thrive against the Cardinals defense? Sean Payton shared his thoughts on the consistency of the run game and touche...

The Denver Broncos defense must pick on Kyler Murray in today's joint practice against the Arizona Cardinals. What are we hoping to see from Patrick Surtain II, Riley Moss and the Broncos defense against Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr.? Can Bo Nix and the Broncos offense attack a young Cardinals secondary? Plus, Nik Bonitto missed his second consecutive practice on Wednesday, will we see him this m...

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos offense must be crisper in Week 2 of the NFL Preseason after some up and downs throughout training camp as they progress into another year in Sean Payton's system. What do we want to see from the Broncos offense vs. the Cardinals? Plus, can Devaughn Vele have a bounce back performance after working his way back from an injury and will any of the running backs behind R...