Altitude Advantage - Official Denver Broncos Podcast

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson and Emily Simanskis) recap the Broncos' heartbreaking loss to the Bears, analyze the final seconds of the game (4:37), hear from Head Coach Vic Fangio about his decision to go for two (10:59), discuss Garett Bolles' holding penalties (20:22), evaluate Joe Flacco's performance through two weeks (29...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani (with assistance from Ben Swanson and Emily Simanskis) recap the Broncos' game against the Raiders, chat with Todd Davis as he nears a return to the field (14:15), discuss Chicago QB Mitch Trubisky (18:08), evaluate Khalil Mack (27:45) and the Fangio factor (34:48) and close the show with some traditional shoutouts. Want more of "...

Ever wondered what it's like to travel with the Denver Broncos to a road game? Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla have you covered! The guys record the first part of the podcast from the team plane, then take you through the rest of the travel process in the lobby of the team hotel (7:43). Then, Phil and Aric preview Monday night's game against the Raiders and what it could mean for the Broncos (14:05)....

In this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla talk about the news that Antonio Brown will play in #DENvsOAK (2:46) and the Broncos' offense (11:21), interview Noah Fant (21:28), dive deeper into Todd Davis' status for Friday (24:34) and have some fun with Von Miller's comment that Brown is like a "cheetah-rabbit" (34:56). Want more of "The Neutral Zone"? Subscribe to the Bron...

John Elway and Vic Fangio have made some moves. But more are coming. Andrew Mason and KOA NewsRadio's Ryan Edwards discuss where the Broncos' roster stands and look at the areas the team could target with additions over the next few days before the Week 1 game against the Raiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally, after five games, the long Broncos preseason of 2019 is over. Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards tie it all together and take their guesses at who will still be on the roster when the Broncos make their moves in advance of Saturday's 53-man roster deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani get you prepared for the last week of the preseason. The guys discuss the battle for the backup quarterback job (3:10), the team's decision to release several veterans (11:47), Vic Fangio's connection to Andrew Luck, players to watch against Arizona (27:24) and offer some final thoughts (37:05). Can't get enough of the takes? Subs...

Ryan Edwards of KOA NewsRadio joins Andrew Mason in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse studio to look at the Broncos' fourth preseason game, which will mostly belong to the backups. Then, Stu Jackson of TheRams.com joins Mase for the inside scoop on the Rams as they prepare to defend their NFC title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Broncos offense adjusted to the 49ers' defense, and found its footing after a rough practice Friday. Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards break down the day, look ahead to the preseason game between the teams Monday night and talk with WRs Tim Patrick and Nick Williams about what the Broncos got from the joint practices. They also discuss Noah Fant's progress and what the right role is for him as he...

It was a "very choppy" day for the offense, as Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello said. But the defense found its form and flourished late. Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards break it down and get the inside scoop on the day from edge rushers Dekoda Watson (19:30) and Bradley Chubb (22:27). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards join Andrew Mason in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse studio to break down the strides made by Drew Lock, the move of Jamal Carter to ILB, what to expect from the work with the 49ers and how recent injuries will affect roster construction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin Fort helped Jake Butt through his rehabilitation work. Now Butt will be there for Fort. But first and foremost, Butt took another step back by returning to the field for individual work Sunday. Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards are joined by KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright to catch up with Butt and find out where he stands. But before that, Ryan and Mase break down the impact of injuries to...

After Steve Atwater, Ryan Edwards and Andrew Mason discuss the impact of Theo Riddick's addition on the offense, Ryan, Mase and KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright talk with Walker and Risner, two young players who have used matchups with each other to help them improve during training camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards are back in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse studio to reflect on the Hall of Fame induction speeches, specifically Champ Bailey's speech, which Edwards says was "smooth, honest and poignant" (1:59). At 10:00, they get into Denver's "Chronicles of Riddick" -- as in new running back Theo Riddick and how he will be used and what his arrival means for roster construction. Mason...

Steve Atwater joins Ryan Edwards and Andrew Mason to take stock of where the Broncos sit as the preseason opens. What do we know now that we didn't know two weeks ago? They get into that. Ryan, Mase and KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright also catch up with Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If you put any stock in to it you’re mistaken," Head Coach Vic Fangio said of the depth chart issued Monday. But Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards will try to find some meaning in it. They also discuss Joe Flacco and what it will take for Broncos Country to give its new QB a full embrace, as Mase notes how few Flacco jerseys he's seen worn by fans this summer at camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The finale of the Broncos Boardroom Blitz podcast has arrived and features Mascot Coordinator Brad Post as he sheds some insight on his experiences as Miles the Mascot. Host Niyanth Anand, an MBA graduate at Duke University and a Broncos business intelligence intern, gathers insider advice for breaking into the competitive sports industry. Special thanks to Meher Kohli for sound-editing assistance...

Benjamin Allbright of KOA Newsradio joins Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards to review the practice at Broncos Stadium at Mile High and take stock of how the QB position stands, particularly with the development of rookie Drew Lock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards dive into the Broncos' eighth training camp practice, discussing how the offense found confidence in a second consecutive strong day. They also dive into the progress of Drew Lock, who saw some work against the first-team defense Friday. Also featured are interviews with NT Shelby Harris (13:58), S Su'a Cravens (19:57), WR Kelvin McKnight (27:29) and newly signed WR N...

The offense found cohesion and rhythm during Thursday's practice, and Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards have the details. They talk about what worked for the offense, what's going on at quarterback and what else it needs to find after taking "baby steps" toward where it wants to go. Ryan, Mase and KOA Newsradio's Benjamin Allbright also catch up with rookie WR Juwann Winfree (9:30), RG Ron Leary (19:1...

Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards discuss the progress of Noah Fant and explain how a 40-catch, 500-yard, 5-touchdown season would put him among the top 10 rookie TEs of the past 40 years. But first, they pay tribute to actor Rutger Hauer, star of the Steve Atwater-and-Ray-Crockett-produced film "Dead Tone." Also, Ryan gives some "tough love" to Courtland Sutton, while Mase describes the shopping trip...

On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Aric DiLalla and Phil Milani are joined by special guest Ben Swanson to recap the first five practices of training camp and look ahead to what may be next. The crew discusses the quarterbacks (2:24), the atmosphere at practice (23:56), camp standouts (37:40) and injuries (49:40). Want more of "The Neutral Zone"? Subscribe to the Broncos Audio Zone on iTunes,...

Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards take the temperature of the Broncos' offense after five days of camp. At 1:00, Mase and Ryan break down how some of the offense's errors -- particularly dropped passes -- were unforced during Monday's work and how that contrasted with previous days. They also discuss one moment that showed the potential of Drew Lock and Brendan Langley (6:45). There are some things to...

Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards take you through the most intense day of training camp to date. At 3:10, they analyze the progress of first-round TE Noah Fant. At 6:55, they get into some of Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello's comments, including his comparison of Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman to Atlanta's RB combination in 2015 and 2016 (6:55) and his praise of OL Elijah Wilkkinson (11:25)...

Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards break down what happened on a Day 3 of camp that saw the defense dominate with five takeaways. Beginning at 1:36, they discuss how pressure up front is causing problems for the offense, including a huge day for DeMarcus Walker (15:35) and some big plays for Jeff Holland, Malik Reed and Dekoda Watson (19:49) over the first three days of camp. They also discuss what the...