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

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

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.

Broncos WR Projections — Can Nix Hit 4,000 Yards & Produce Two 1,000‑Yard WRs | Orange & Blue Today

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.

OBT: What We Learned About the Broncos Defense — Elliss’ Surge, Turnover Push & Red Murdock Buzz

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.

OBT: What We Learned About the Broncos Offense — Waddle’s Stardom, Coleman’s Burst & Engram’s Rise

With mandatory minicamp wrapped and the offseason program officially in the books, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down what we truly learned about the Broncos offense — not the hype, not the guesses, but the consistent themes that showed up every single practice. The headline is obvious: Jaylen Waddle is that dude. Every session reinforced the same truth — he’s the centerpiece of the offense, the tone‑setter, the player defenses already have to account for. His speed, separation, and energy changed the feel of every rep. But he wasn’t alone. Jonah Coleman dazzled all spring with burst, balance, and natural instincts that make him look like a future RB1. Evan Engram looked more involved than ever, moving all over the formation and becoming a clear matchup piece in Davis Webb’s offense. And speaking of Webb — the offense itself looks different. More motion. More spacing. More rhythm. More opportunities for playmakers to get the ball on the move. 🔥 In this episode: * Why Jaylen Waddle was the most consistent star of the entire offseason * How Jonah Coleman proved he’s ready for a real role right away * Why Evan Engram looks like a featured weapon, not a complementary one * What Davis Webb’s offense actually looks like after a full spring install * How these themes set the tone for training camp in late July Drop your take — which offensive storyline from the spring matters most heading into camp.

Bo Nix Does MORE at Mandatory Minicamp - 7-on-7, etc, How Did He Look? | Orange & Blue Today

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down the biggest storyline from Wednesday’s mandatory minicamp: Bo Nix is stacking practices — and his work in 7‑on‑7 shows he’s on track for a full return at training camp. For the first time this offseason, Nix got extended reps in front of the media, and Mase saw several encouraging signs that point to real progress. His movement, his timing, and the way the ball came out all looked sharper than they did earlier in the spring. The confidence is returning, and so is the rhythm in Davis Webb’s offense. Mase also breaks down how Nix handled reads, how he synced up with receivers, and why his chemistry with Jaylen Waddle continues to grow. Nothing forced. Nothing hesitant. Just clean, efficient quarterbacking — exactly what you want to see in mid‑June. 🔥 In this episode: What Mase saw from Nix in 7‑on‑7 that signals real progress Why Nix looks on schedule — or ahead — for training camp How his timing and footwork have improved since early OTAs What the growing Nix–Waddle connection looked like today How the offense is settling into Webb’s structure and tempo Drop your take — did Nix look like a QB easing back in, or a QB ready to roll in late July.