Altitude Advantage - Official Denver Broncos Podcast

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani take a game-by-game look at the Broncos' 2020 schedule and offer insight and predictions about each game. They start with the first seven games of the season (3:30) before taking a break to hear John Elway's thoughts on the schedule (21:14). Aric and Phil continue through the rest of the schedule (26:22) and offer their final thou...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla look back at the draft and ahead to the season. Phil talks with NBC Sports' Peter King (2:40), and then Aric and Phil discuss whether the Broncos are legit playoff contenders this season (9:16). Phil then welcomes Broncos Director of Player Personnel Matt Russell (21:59) to hear about the Broncos' draft process. Aric and Phil disc...

On this extended episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani take a look at each member of the Broncos' 10-person draft class. They chat about Jerry Jeudy (2:25), KJ Hamler (9:29), Michael Ojemudia (18:53), Lloyd Cushenberry III (25:35), McTelvin Agim (31:44), Albert Okwuegbunam (36:45), Justin Strnad (42:50), Netane Muti (44:45), Tyrie Cleveland (48:50) and Derrek Tuszka (51:01)....

Welcome back to our newest podcast, "Broncos Country Throwback." In this series, long-time head of PR Jim Saccomano will chat with Broncos alumni to hear stories from their playing days and beyond. In this episode, Jim talks with Ring of Fame cornerback Louis Wright about his draft process in 1975 and re-lives some of the best moments of the five-time Pro Bowler's career. Like "Broncos Country Tho...

On this episode of the "Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla take a final extensive look at the 2020 NFL Draft. Phil and Aric hear from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah about potential options for the Broncos (4:29) and discuss how Drew Lock would fit into this year's quarterback class (13:20). Then, Phil talks to ESPN's Jeff Legwold about his list of Top 100 players (26:32). Next, Aric and Ph...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla hear from ESPN's Adam Schefter about how next week's NFL Draft will look and about the national perception of the Broncos (2:55), chat about Denver's biggest needs (11:22), answer a listener's question about Lloyd Cushenberry (25:48), debate the upside of a team made solely of 2020 first-round picks and introduce the Broncos' newe...

Welcome to our newest podcast, "Broncos Country Throwback." In this series, long-time head of PR Jim Saccomano will chat with Broncos alumni to hear stories from their playing days and beyond. In this first episode, Jim talks with Ring of Famer Karl Mecklenburg about his draft process in 1983 and explains how the 12th-round draft pick made the team. Like "Broncos Country Thowback"? Subscribe to th...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla hear from ESPN's Mike Clay on his projection that the Broncos will return to the playoffs in 2020 (4:04), react to his predictions (17:50), talk with Chargers team reporter Chris Hayre (26:31), discuss the Chargers' outlook for 2020 (39:28), debate the top QB-WR pairings in the NFL (48:13) and close with their traditional shoutout...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla check in around the NFL world. First, Phil chats with Broncos quarterback Drew Lock about his offseason and more (4:39), and then Phil and Aric share their takeaways (18:28). Next, Aric talks with The Athletic's Lindsay Jones (27:34) about adjustments to the NFL calendar, and Aric and Phil react to that news (51:57). Aric then cat...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla hear from new Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (7:00), share their thoughts on the move (11:57), talk with Chiefs.com reporter BJ Kissel about where Kansas City stands (20:42), weigh in on how the Broncos can catch the Chiefs (34:53), offer their latest draft thoughts (42:43), name their Top 5 quarterbacks of all time (55:04...

The Broncos on Friday reportedly agreed to terms with two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon III, and "The Neutral Zone" crew has you covered on what you need to know. Phil Milani, Aric DiLalla and Hall of Famer Steve Atwater break down the reported news (1:16), discuss the team's trade for Jurrell Casey (10:06), hear from Kareem Jackson about his new teammate in the defensive backfield (21:...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla recap a frenetic start to the NFL's legal tampering period. The two discuss the Broncos' reported deal with OL Graham Glasgow (4:32), chat with former Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (11:50), weigh in on the reported trade of Andy Janovich (29:44), discuss reportedly missing out on DT D.J. Reader (33:47), chat about Tom B...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani take a deep dive into the impact COVID-19 (coronavirus) has had on the Broncos and the sports world. Phil shares details about his trip back to the U.S. from Spain, the two talk about the wide-reaching impact of the virus (9:48), explain how free agency could be impacted (12:40), discuss the latest news about Justin Simmons (25:07...

On this special episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani are in Indianapolis for the 2020 NFL Combine. Phil and Aric are joined by Matt Boyer to discuss John Elway's comments about Drew Lock (2:10), hear from Peter Schrager and Steve Wyche on the state of the Broncos (12:28), discuss Vic Fangio's Combine evaluation strategy (19:50) and hear from NFL Netowrk's Daniel Jeremiah abo...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson) are joined by newly elected Hall of Famer Steve Atwater to preview the 2020 NFL Combine. The crew talks about the report that the Broncos' assistant coaches won't travel to the Combine (4:40), previewS key position groups that the Broncos may evaluate in Indianapolis (14:00), reactS to Phil's lis...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson) are all in on next season. The crew discusses how the Broncos can beat the Chiefs and why the tide may be turning in Denver's fortune (2:09). Phil and Aric also discuss reports of a potential 17-game schedule (20:56) before closing with traditional shoutouts (38:02). Want more of "The Neutral Zon...

On this special episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson) are in studio with newly elected Hall of Famer Steve Atwater! Hear about what it was like in the room, why Steve thinks he was elected to the Hall of Fame and what the future could hold for the newest gold jacket. Want more of "The Neutral Zone"? Subscribe to the Broncos Audio Zone on Sti...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson) are in Miami ahead of Super Bowl LIV. The crew hears from NBC Sports' Peter King about the state of the Broncos (3:50), ask Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders about Steve Atwater's Hall of Fame chances (14:17), discuss the Hall of Fame credentials of Atwater and John Lynch (16:08), make their Super...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson) talk about news from John Elway's recent media availability, recap the Senior Bowl practices, check in with Ben Swanson in Orlando (18:11), discuss Peyton Manning's tribute to his brother Eli (38:35), explain a changing quarterback landscape (47:48) and close with traditional shoutouts (54:08). W...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson) talk about Pat Shurmur, the Broncos' new offensive coordinator (3:50), respond to the news that Randy Gradishar didn't make the Hall of Fame (21:55), congratulate Courtland Sutton on his Pro Bowl selection (33:50), react to listener emails (41:30), predict the outcomes of the AFC and NFC Champion...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson) respond to an email from a member of Neutral Zone Nation (4:48), talk about impending free agents (17:20), identify areas of need for the team (24:36), take a look at last weekend's playoff games (40:28), compete at a limerick challenge (58:10) and close with traditional shoutouts (1:01:02). Want...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson and, one last time, Emily Simanskis) recap John Elway, Vic Fangio and Joe Ellis' end-of-year press conferences. The squad discusses Elway's comments on Drew Lock (3:18) and the Broncos' 2019 season (11:11), what Lock said about the type of quarterback he wants to become (19:18) and the possibility...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson and Emily Simanskis) play Two Truths and a Lie (3:55), discuss Drew Lock's preparation for the 2019 season finale (7:40) and play Phil in the Blank (16:45). The squad talks about Von Miller's offseason plans and Bradley Chubb's return in 2020 (25:19), name A-Ric of the Week (29:51) and chat about...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson and Emily Simanskis) recap Sunday's win against the Lions and Vic Fangio's Monday press conference. The squad discusses Fangio being "very encouraged" by Drew Lock's performance (3:40), when Fangio thinks Lock made the biggest improvement this season (10:11) and how Lock can learn from the all the...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson and Emily Simanskis) play Two Truths and a Lie (2:58), discuss the Broncos' Pro Bowl snubs (6:55) and play Phil in the Blank (20:06). The squad gives Drew Lock a progress report (27:43), name A-ric of the Week (37:13) and talk about the Broncos' opportunity to bounce back against the Lions (38:58)...