DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast

At just 23 years old, Pat Surtain II has already established himself as one of the best, if not the best, cornerbacks in the entire NFL. Is Surtain better than Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets? Is Surtain II one of the best defensive players in the NFL already? Where does Surtain rank among the top players under 25 years old? Is he better and more valuable than Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Pa...

Kicker Brandon McManus has been released by the Denver Broncos. The 31-year-old kicker was the last remaining player from the Super Bowl 50 team. Sean Payton and the Broncos now have to go out and get a replacement late into the offseason. Was the decision to let him go based on performance? Is Sean Payton trying to send a message to the team? On the DNVR Broncos Podcast, Zac Stevens, Ryan Koenigs...

The Denver Broncos drafted JL Skinner in the sixth round in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Boise State. Skinner's defensive coordinator at Boise State Spencer Danielson joins the show to talk about what type of player Vance Joseph is getting on the defensive side of the ball. Can Skinner bring a unique trait to the Broncos' secondary alongside Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson, Pat Surtain and Damarri Mat...

Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz explore the NFC West teams and what's been a weird offseason for the division. The guys dive into each team's draft classes and talk about what the future could look like for them. They talk about each team's Jenga piece for the 2023 season as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

The Denver Broncos already have a few solidified stars in Pat Surtain II and Justin Simmons. The team also has good quality players in Jerry Jeudy, Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers, Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, Josey Jewell and Alex Singleton. But which player would be the best for the team to have a breakout season in 2023? Which player would be best under Sean Payton on offense? What about Vance Joseph on...

The Denver Broncos, led by Greg Penner and the Walton-Penner ownership group along with George Paton, made massive changes to the entire team this year after firing Nathaniel Hackett. With Sean Payton in charge, the Broncos signed Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers and Zach Allen in free agency and drafted Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders and Riley Moss, to name a few. How much better are the Broncos this year?...

The Denver Broncos 2020 draft has three years of NFL film out there. Many NFL experts believe you can't judge a draft class until three years after a draft. With that now being the case with John Elway's 2020 draft class, what grade does that class deserve? The Broncos drafted Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler with their first two picks. That class also included Lloyd Cushenberry, Albert Okwuegbunam, Mi...

The NFL released the Denver Broncos' 2023 schedule last Thursday. After having a few days to digest it, what are the most important games for Sean Payton, Russell Wilson and the Broncos if they are to make a playoff run? What are the crucial moments of the season? Is this the year the Broncos finally beat Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs? What game is the most important in the...

The Denver Broncos held their rookie minicamp over the weekend. Sean Payton and George Paton's five draft picks—Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders, Riley Moss, JL Skinner and Alex Forsyth—were all in attendance and on the field for practice. Payton and all of the rookies spoke after practice as well to break down the rookie class, along with the Broncos signing Kareem Jackson, how the offseason program is...

Andre Simone and Jake Schwanitz continue their NFL Draft review series by diving into Sean Payton's former division, the NFC South. With the Carolina Panthers going all in on their quarterback of the future, we're unsure what the rest of the division is doing as we look ahead to a loaded offensive draft class in 2024. From philosophical and long-term plans, to who the actual targets are coming thr...

The Denver Broncos schedule was unveiled on Thursday at 6 p.m. How many primetime games will the Broncos be given by the NFL in Sean Payton's first year with the team? What is the Broncos easier and most difficult month of the schedule? Will Russell Wilson be given an easier start to the season? What games are the most enticing? And, finally, the guys go through the schedule to give an early recor...

Sean Payton's first NFL Draft with the Denver Broncos is complete. What grade do George Paton and Payton deserve for their five-man draft class? Despite not having a first-round pick, was the team able to make up for it enough with drafting Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders, Riley Moss, JL Skinner and Alex Forsyth? What grades did national companies—like ESPN, NFL.com, PFF, Bleacher Report, New York Post...

The NFL's 2023 schedule release is set for Thursday night. After Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos struggled mightily on primetime games last year, with the NFL give Denver any primetime games this year? Or will Sean Payton's arrival put them in the national spotlight once again? Will the Broncos open up the season against the New York Jets with Aaron Rodger and Nathaniel Hackett? What does an...

The Denver Broncos re-signed Kareem Jackson on Monday, after agreeing to a contract over the weekend. Jackson will once again pair with Justin Simmons in Vance Joseph's secondary. But will Jackson maintain the starting role like he has the past four years in Denver? Or will Caden Sterns, JL Skinner, PJ Locke or Delarrin Turner-Yell be able to push Jackson for the job? On the DNVR Broncos Podcast,...

With Sean Payton and George Paton’s last pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected center Alex Forsyth out of Oregon. Did the Broncos find a gem in the draft in Forsyth? Where does Forsyth fit in with the Broncos’ center room this year? Can he compete with Lloyd Cushenberry for the team’s starting center job under Russell Wilson? What about after this year? Do the Broncos deserve an...

Andre Simone, Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz begin their NFL Draft review series by diving into the AFC West. The guys first give their thoughts on Denver's class, trade decisions, etc. They also talk about the team's offseason as a whole, as well as the Jenga piece this season. Finally, the draft gang dives into the rest of the division and how they did this year. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gam...

With Sean Payton and George Paton’s fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected safety JL Skinner out of Boise State. Did the Broncos find a gem in the draft in Skinner? Why did the talented safety fall? Where does Skinner fit in with the Broncos’ safety room this year? Can he compete with Caden Sterns, or even Kareem Jackson, for playing time next to Justin Simmons? What about...

With Sean Payton and George Paton’s third pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected defensive back, Riley Moss, out of Iowa. Payton stated after the draft that Moss will play corner in Vance Joseph’s defense. Is that the right call? Where does Moss fit in with the Broncos' cornerback room this year? Can he compete with Damarri Mathis for the team’s starting cornerback role opposite P...

With Sean Payton and George Paton’s second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected linebacker Drew Sanders out of Arkansas. With his ability to play inside and outside linebacker, where does Sanders fit in with Vance Joseph’s defense? Is there a chance he can start over Alex Singleton or Josey Jewell this year? Or is he just a replacement for Jewell after his contract expires follo...

With Sean Payton and George Paton’s first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected wide receiver Marvin Mims out of Oklahoma. Where does Mims fit in with the Broncos receiver room this year? Is he simply just the replacement for K.J. Hamler? Or could he push Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and Jerry Jeudy for playing time? What about after this year? Should the Broncos trade one of th...

The Denver Broncos wrapped up their 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday with Sean Payton and George Paton talking about their picks. But first, the Broncos picked up Jerry Jeudy's fifth-year option on Monday. What does this mean for Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and K.J. Hamler's future on the team? What roles with the rookies Marvin Mims, Drew Sanders, Riley Moss, JL Skinner and Alex Forsyth have? Will th...

The 2023 NFL Draft is over and the Denver Broncos got an injection of youth. Are any of the players on the third day of any notice? Who can be a sleeper? The DNVR Broncos Podcast Crew—Zac Stevens, Ryan Koenigsberg, Henry Chisholm, Andre Simone, and Jake Schwanitz—are coming to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down every pick of Day 3 and how it impacts the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choi...

The 2023 NFL Draft is finally here, and today the Denver Broncos will make a pick (right?). Could Sean Payton and George Paton trade up to get a pick in the second round? If not, they'll make their first picks at 67 and 68 overall. The DNVR Broncos Podcast Crew—Zac Stevens, Ryan Koenigsberg, Henry Chisholm, Andre Simone, and Jake Schwanitz—are coming to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down eve...

It's a DNVR Draft Podcast takeover as Jake Schwanitz, Justin Michael and Andre Simone recap a wild round one of the NFL Draft and preview a big day two to kick off the Sean Payton era in Denver. From the best players available to the Broncos' most pressing needs and some intriguing trade-up options, Denver has plenty of work to do with picks 67 & 68 in round three to add some building blocks for t...

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is finally here. However, the Denver Broncos don't have a pick until the third round. But Sean Payton has a history with the New Orleans Saints of constantly trade up in the draft. Could Payton and George Paton trade into the first round to go after a playmaker such a Jahmyr Gibbs? Or an offensive or defensive lineman? Or will the Broncos be patient and stay o...