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Orange and Blue Today

Orange and Blue Today

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What’s the latest with the Denver Broncos? Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason go inside the orange and blue every weekday, keeping fans in the know.

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Episodes
  • OBT: Mike Clay’s Pass‑Rush Projections — Can Denver Repeat Its Sack Record or Shift to Turnovers
    Jun 24 2026

    On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down Mike Clay’s projections for the Broncos’ pass rushers — not just the EDGE group, but the entire front: EDGE, defensive ends, and defensive tackles. After Denver set a franchise record for sacks in 2025, the big question is simple: Can they do it again, or does this defense evolve in a different direction.

    The fellas dive into how Clay sees sack production shaking out across the roster, including what the numbers say about Jonah Elliss, Baron Browning, Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, and the interior group. If the sack total dips — which is normal after a record‑setting season — what does that mean for the defense as a whole.

    That’s where Vance Joseph’s turnover emphasis comes in. More strip attempts. More ball disruption. More chaos. Even if the sack number drops, could the Broncos actually become more dangerous by generating more strip‑sack‑fumbles and takeaways.

    🔥 In this episode:

    • How Clay projects sack production across EDGE, DE, and DT

    • Whether Denver can realistically repeat its 2025 sack record

    • What a dip in sacks would mean for VJ’s defense

    • Why strip‑sack‑fumbles could rise even if total sacks fall

    • Which pass rushers are poised to outperform projections

    Drop your take — is this defense built to chase sacks again, or built to chase turnovers in 2026.

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    31 mins
  • Broncos WR Projections — Can Nix Hit 4,000 Yards & Produce Two 1,000‑Yard WRs | Orange & Blue Today
    Jun 23 2026

    On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down Mike Clay’s projections for the Broncos’ wide receiver room — and what they tell us about Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, and the rest of Denver’s passing attack in 2026.

    The big question: Does Bo Nix go over 4,000 yards passing — and if he does, what does that mean for Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. Clay’s numbers suggest both could push for 1,000 yards, with Waddle as the clear WR1 and Sutton operating as a “1A” who still dominates in the red zone.

    But does Waddle’s arrival change Sutton’s touchdown profile. Does Sutton still get the end‑zone love, or does Waddle’s speed and spacing shift the math. And if the top two receivers command so much volume, what does that mean for Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Marvin Mims.

    Clay’s projections paint a clear picture of hierarchy, usage, and opportunity — and the fellas break down exactly what it means for the Broncos’ offense.

    🔥 In this episode:

    • Does Bo Nix hit 4,000 yards — and what that unlocks for the WR room

    • Why Waddle is the WR1 and Sutton is the “1A” with red‑zone upside

    • Whether Denver can realistically have two 1,000‑yard receivers

    • How Waddle’s presence affects Sutton’s touchdown projection

    • What Clay’s numbers say about Franklin, Bryant, and Mims’ roles

    Drop your take — can Nix support two 1,000‑yard WRs in 2026, or does the volume spread out too much.

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    21 mins
  • OBT: What We Learned About the Broncos Defense — Elliss’ Surge, Turnover Push & Red Murdock Buzz
    Jun 22 2026

    On Monday’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down what the Broncos defense showed us all offseason now that mandatory minicamp is in the books — and the themes were loud, consistent, and encouraging.

    The headline: Jonah Elliss was fantastic from the first OTA to the final minicamp rep. His burst, leverage, and nonstop motor weren’t one‑off flashes — they were a pattern. He looks like a real contributor in Year 1.

    But the bigger question for Vance Joseph’s unit is simple: Can this defense generate more turnovers. That’s been the emphasis all spring — more ball disruption, more strip attempts, more chaos. And with added speed at EDGE and ILB, the pieces are in place.

    Speaking of ILB — the Broncos might’ve found a draft‑weekend steal. Red Murdock showed instincts, range, and processing that jumped off the field. He’s already pushing for a role.

    This defense was already one of the league’s best. The offseason program showed signs it can get even better.

    🔥 In this episode:

    • Why Jonah Elliss was one of the biggest defensive winners of the offseason

    • How VJ’s turnover emphasis showed up in practice

    • Why Red Murdock looks like a sneaky draft steal

    • Which defensive trends carried from OTAs into minicamp

    • What this unit needs to sharpen before training camp

    Drop your take — which defender made the strongest impression heading into late July.

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    29 mins
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