Altitude Advantage - Official Denver Broncos Podcast

Andrew Mason, Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards preview the Broncos' preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings with a five-round, fantasy-style snake draft to predict their Saturday night non-QB stars, beginning with Courtland Sutton, De'Angelo Henderson and Phillip Lindsay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this inaugural episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla offer insight on Broncos training camp, speak to 9News Insider Mike Klis and chat with tight end Jake Butt about his recovery from ACL surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WR Emmanuel Sanders dropped by the radio tent to chat with Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards to share his excitement about the offensive scheme, Case Keenum's play and a group of rookies that "understand their role." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After not getting the opportunity he hoped he would get last year in Baltimore and San Francisco, Patrick has gotten the chances he wanted -- and is capitalizing on them. The training-camp star talked to the "First and Ten at Ten" team of Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards about his progress and his joy at being a Bronco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simmons joined the "First and Ten at Ten" crew of Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards to talk about how Case Keenum's pass placement and the occasionally "chippy" duels between DBs and WRs are helping get the Broncos ready for the regular season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Broncos defensive lineman (2010-13) was a part of the alumni contingent at practice Aug. 8 and joined the "First and Ten at Ten" crew to discuss what he's doing now and how a change in diet has helped him shed some of the extra weight he carried from his playing days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Players like Bradley Chubb and Courtland Sutton earned nods of praise from Baldinger, who joined Tyler Polumbus and Andy Lindahl on Aug. 8 to share his observations on the Broncos from his visit to UCHealth Training Center last Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his second season with the Broncos, Robertson tells Ray Crockett and Marc Stout of Orange and Blue 760 what guided him into coaching and how his secondary has "bought in" this year and is coming together as a group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I don't have that blazing speed that you want, but I think that I make up for it with other areas like being in the right position, doing things full speed and just paying attention to detail," Cracraft told Brandon Krisztal and Matt McChesney of Orange and Blue 760 after practice Aug. 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall explained to Andrew Mason, Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards of "First and Ten at Ten" how the defense has evolved in the last three years to account for personnel changes and new offensive concepts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No. 1 overall pick in the CFL Draft joined the "First and Ten at Ten" crew of Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards to talk about how he wants to maximize the opportunity he received when he signed with the Broncos just before training camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan joins Andy Lindahl and Tyler Polumbus on Orange and Blue 760 to talk about the quarterback position and what he sees from Case Keenum, Paxton Lynch and Chad Kelly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the fact that Veldheer and McGovern had not played together before training camp, "There hasn't been many instances where we haven't been on the same page," Veldheer told the "First and Ten at Ten" team of Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards during an insightful conversation after Sunday's summer scrimmage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Booker joined the "First and Ten at Ten" team of Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards on Orange and Blue 760 to discuss the competition at running back, the offense's performance in Sunday's summer scrimmage and some other topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sixth-round pick joined Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards of "First and Ten at Ten" after a strong Saturday practice that saw him make multiple run stops behind the line of scrimmage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"One thing my dad always told me is, 'Don't worry about other people; just worry about yourself,'" Thomas told Marc Stout and Brandon Krisztal of Orange and Blue 760 after Saturday's practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his second training-camp practice following a hamstring injury, Jewell joined Marc Stout and Brandon Krisztal to discuss how he progressed from being from a walk-on at Iowa to the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parks joined the "First and Ten at Ten" crew to talk about his pick-6 off Case Keenum, the ways the improved offense is making the defense better and how "\[there's\] no way from me personally that we shouldn't have a winning season this year, and just because it's the beginning of camp it doesn't mean that I shouldn't feel that way." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McDonald hopped on "First and Ten at Ten" with Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards to discuss the urgency of this year's camp and how the defense had energy Friday, but needs to be "a little bit more physical." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin Traylor joined the "First and Ten at Ten" guys on Orange and Blue 760 to discuss his career progress, the work of the offense and how this year's camp has a different mindset. "Compared to last year, I think people are more on edge, more itching and ready to go," he told Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards of Orange and Blue 760 discuss their standouts of camp -- headed by a crop of exciting rookies -- the importance of Case Keenum to the Broncos' 2018 hopes and meander on detours that includes a look at who they think might have the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rookie runner joined the "First and Ten at Ten" crew to discuss his progress in camp, his draft-weekend experience and how being a part of an NFL training camp evokes memories of when he used to watch the Eagles practice in Philadelphia while growing up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"To be honest, I think camp was a little too chill last year, and Coach \[Vance Joseph\] said that ... We're doing a lot more team periods and all that. But I think it's all going to pay off," Leary told Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards in a candid chat on Orange and Blue 760 after Wednesday's practice. Leary also discusses how the offensive line is building chemistry through his posit...

Chris Harris Jr. joined Andy Lindahl and Tyler Polumbus on Orange and Blue 760 with significant praise for QB Case Keenum. "He's been very accurate, being able to make all the throws," Harris said. "If he can continue to play at a high level like he's been playing, man, we're going to be a scary team." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewart says that the players are fresher this year, and credits new Strength and Conditioning Coach Loren Landow with it. Stewart also touched on the veterans and young players in the safety corps during his conversation with the "First and Ten at Ten" crew on Orange and Blue 760. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.