1st And Orange Podcast

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...

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 t...

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...

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 G...

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 Bron...

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 futur...

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...

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 Dov...

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...

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 protoc...

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 th...

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 o...

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 Murr...

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 las...

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 offen...

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 Ch...

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 8 showdown against the Jaguars in London. Is Russell Wilson recovered enough from his hamstring injury to play? What are the keys to victory against a Jacksonville team that is also spiraling? Can the Denver defense keep QB Trevor Lawrence fr...

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 7 home showdown against the Jets. Will quarterback Russell Wilson, who hurt his hamstring in the Week 6 loss in Los Angeles, be able to play? What can Denver expect out of backup Brett Rypien if he's called upon? How does the Denver offense (...

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast sponsored by Betsafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel preview the Broncos' Week 6 road showdown against the Chargers. What has keyed the dominance of the Denver defense so far? With Russell Wilson's shoulder ailing, is there any hope for the Broncos' offense, which ranks next-to-last in the NFL at 15 points per game? How...

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' 2022 schedule. Plus, thoughts on Jerry Jeudy's arrest last week, observations from rookie minicamp, looking ahead to next week's OTAs and more analysis in a packed show.

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' nine selections in the 2022 NFL draft. What grade should GM George Paton get for this draft? What was revealed about the Broncos' drafting philosophy this past weekend? What are Year 1 expectations for the nine new Broncos? What positions were ignored in the draft?...

In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O'Halloran break down the Broncos' veteran minicamp and preview this weekend's NFL Draft. What were the biggest takeaways from minicamp? What players or positions might GM George Paton and the Broncos, whose first pick is No. 64, target in the draft? Who should fans expect to go No. 1 overall? What s...