The Broncos' 53-man roster is officially set — and the full Bourbon, Broncos and No B.S. crew is back to break it all down. Kev Dan is joined by Adam, John, and Scott the flag man for a live reaction show that starts with Denver's cuts, waiver claims, and practice-squad signings and ends with Broncos at Chiefs two weeks out on Monday Night Football.

We hit the big surprises up front: three quarterbacks on the 53 including Sam Ehlinger as QB3, Justin Jolie waived and claimed by Miami, Mr. Irrelevant Red Murdock clearing waivers, and Dallin Bentley sneaking onto the roster with almost no preseason buzz. Adam gives an official Lucas Kroll fan club update from the practice squad, Scott stakes his case for Nate Adkins as a weekly first-touchdown lock, and the running back battle between Bidet, McLaughlin, and the out-of-nowhere Schrader gets sorted.

From there we get into the state of the tight end room around Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, and Nate Adkins, whether Davis Webb can finally unlock the middle of the field, the Barron pick one year later, and why the Broncos have been in the middle-linebacker desert since Al Wilson.

The second half is J.K. Dobbins' pinky promise vs. his injury history, Jonah Coleman's real role in the backfield, and whether Jarrett Stidham is on borrowed time as QB2 — with a Bill Polian detour into what "having a backup plan" really means in the NFL.

We close on why the national media still isn't talking about the Broncos, the schedule ahead, and one hell of a matchup in week three: Quinn Meinerz vs. Aaron Donald.

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David and Spotty preview the third and final preseason game of 2026 — Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings — with Bo Nix officially ruled out and most starters expected to sit. It's a roster-battle game, and the guys break down exactly who they're watching.

In this episode:

• Why Sean Payton and Davis Webb have zero incentive to open the playbook this week

• The Brian Flores factor: why "godsend" is the right word for Bo Nix being out against the NFL's most aggressive blitz defense

• Running back depth crunch — is Jaleel McLaughlin on the roster bubble behind R.J. Harvey and Tyler Badie?

• Frank Crum vs. Cage Casey: the offensive line audition that actually matters

• Rookie tight ends: still waiting for someone to show out

• The Jonathan Cooper situation — court date Monday, potential 8-game suspension, and the UFL edge signing that tells you what the front office is planning for

• Jahdae Barron isn't a bust — he's stuck behind Pat Surtain, Riley Moss, and Ja'Quan McMillian, and that's a good problem

• Sai'vion Jones, Tyler Onyedim, and Eyioma Uwazurike — who steps up to fill the JFM rotation with Malcolm Roach?

• Backup linebacker concerns: Red Murdock and Dorian York haven't shown enough behind Justin Strnad and Alex Singleton

• Taylor Rapp waived — opening the door for J.L. Skinner or Arden Key

• Score predictions from David and Spotty for Saturday night at Empower Field

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Kevin and Spotty break down everything Broncos two weeks out from kickoff — from the looming 53-man cutdown to Friday's preseason finale in Minnesota.

On this episode:

• Wide receiver five is anyone's job. Sutton, Waddle, Mims Jr., and Pat Bryant are locks. The battle for WR5 is Troy Franklin vs. Lil'Jordan Humphrey vs. Kats — and special teams value is the tiebreaker.
• Is Marvin Mims trade bait? In a contract year and buried on the depth chart, could Denver ship him out the way they moved Devaughn Vele last year?
• Jarrett Stidham isn't going anywhere. Sean Payton's guy stays. Why Taysom Hill rumors are clickbait, and where a late-round developmental QB might fit in 2027.
• Tight end room: Evan Engram's Davis Webb connection, what Justin Joly and Adam Trautman need to show, and the Caleb Lohner milk-carton report.
• CB3 debate: Kris Abrams-Draine (KAD) vs. Jahdae Barron — natural fits, physicality, and why Ja'Quan McMillian is the one holding Barron back.
• The Green Bay tape: Dinks and dunks are coming from Kansas City in Week 1. What Vance Joseph has to have ready for the Shanahan-tree gauntlet.
• Colin Cowherd put the Broncos third in the AFC West. Spotty says: good, we need the bulletin-board material. Kevin says: the 3-0 start is on the table.
• Bo Nix Year 3: Why footwork and timing — not processing — is the last thing to clean up before the leap.
• Friday in Minnesota: Kevin doesn't want Bo taking a single Brian Flores blitz. Who Spotty needs to see instead (hint: more Barron, more Jonah Coleman).

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The season opener of the Postgame Podcast is here, and Kevin, John and Adam waste no time getting into it. The Broncos dropped their second preseason game 33-13 to Green Bay at Empower Field, but the box score buries the actual story: Bo Nix looked healthy, sharp, and completely unbothered by the ankle.

Nix opened with a touchdown drive, hit Jaylen Waddle on a 35-yard strike, and put 10 points on the board in two drives before handing it off. RJ Harvey took a wheel route to the house. The offense, for two possessions, looked exactly like what you'd hoped.

Then came everything else. Missed open-field tackles. Penalties that killed drives. A second quarter Green Bay owned 16-3. The guys don't sugarcoat it — this was sloppy, undisciplined football, and Sean Payton's standard doesn't allow for it.

Also in this episode:

• Jahdae Barron vs. Kris Abrams-Draine filling in for Riley Moss (ribs — not serious, out for preseason game three)
• Jonah Coleman carving into a J.K. Dobbins / RJ Harvey timeshare
• The roster bubble at running back: Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, Cody Schrader
• Davis Webb's play-calling and what it tells us about the offense
• The QB2 "battle" that isn't a battle — Jarrett Stidham is Payton's guy, full stop
• Patrick Mahomes in a knee brace and the very real odds Kansas City finishes last in the AFC West (John says 3%, Adam says 10%, Kevin says 30%)
• Why the Chargers still don't pass the smell test
• The Payton standard vs. the nice-guy Nathaniel Hackett era
• 21 days until Broncos-Chiefs. Riley Moss days.

Plus your comments all show long — Ken, Jeremy, Angelo, Michael, Sean and Jose all get airtime, and Richie from Orange and Blue Network takes comment of the night with "Riley Moss equals the Eminem of cornerbacks."

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Bo Nix is back. For the first time since the January ankle injury against Buffalo, the Broncos QB1 takes the field Friday night at Empower Field for 10-15 snaps against the Green Bay Packers. David and Spotty break down what actually matters when the starter is that limited, what Sean Payton and Davis Webb are likely to show, and why the ankle is officially a non-issue in Denver.

Beyond Bo, the biggest storylines heading into Week 2 preseason:

• Jaydn Ott with the ones? Not confirmed, but the rookie RB has been running so well with the twos that a first-team cameo would surprise nobody. Why the Broncos should get him meaningful reps early.
• The WR hierarchy is getting crowded. Pat Bryant is solidifying a real role. Waddle likely sits. That puts Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin into a contract-year competition for WR4/WR5 — and the guys break down why Mims' skill set may already be pointing him toward New England long-term.
• Tight ends and the Davis Webb–Evan Engram connection. They played on the same team before Denver. That's a relationship that could unlock the position Broncos fans have been waiting on since Shannon Sharpe.
• Jordan Love IS expected to play. Which turns this defense's second series into a legitimate stress test. The Broncos went 60+ sacks last year. Can they hunt a real QB early?
• The nickel corner logjam. Riley Moss is having a monster camp. Ja'Quan McMillian isn't giving up his role. That leaves 2025 first-rounder Jahdae Barron asking what the hell he has to do — a first-world problem if there ever was one.
• The Taylor Rapp signing is bigger than the headlines. A former Bills and Rams starter as your third or fourth safety? That's A-plus depth, and it puts real pressure on JL Skinner, Devon Key, and Tyson Anderson to earn their roster spot.
• Score predictions. David called Broncos 27, Falcons 10 last week (off by a field goal). Both guys make their Week 2 picks.

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• Bo Nix's first preseason action since the ankle injury
• The Sean Payton / Davis Webb offensive wrinkle: more deep passing, more on-the-move throws
• Jaydn Ott and the case for first-team RB reps
• Jaylen Waddle's status and the WR3-4-5 shuffle
• Pat Bryant's rise and what it means for Marvin Mims' future
• Evan Engram, Davis Webb, and hope at tight end
• Cage Casey and the interior OL depth chart
• Jordan Love expected to play — a real defensive test
• The Ja'Quan McMillian, Riley Moss, Jahdae Barron nickel corner logjam
• Red Murdock, Sai'vion Jones, Tyler Onyedim: rotation watch
• Taylor Rapp signing and the safety depth chart
• David and Spotty's Week 2 score predictions

Show Title: Broncos vs Falcons Preseason Week 1: The Davis Webb Era Begins

Episode Description:

The 2026-2027 season is officially here. David and KevDan kick off Season 11 of the Bourbon, Broncos & No B.S. Pregame Podcast with a full breakdown of the Denver Broncos' first preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 14th.

What to expect in this episode:

Offense Breakdown:

• The Davis Webb playcalling era begins — what to watch for in communication, tempo, and play relay speed from the sideline to Bo Nix
• Pat Bryant's dominant training camp — can he stay healthy and lock down the WR3 role alongside Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle?
• Jonah Coleman's padded practice hype — can he be the bruiser and short-yardage counterpoint to RJ Harvey?
• JK Dobbins leaves practice with a soft tissue injury — Sean Payton says he'll "be fine," but what does that actually mean?
• Tight end competition heats up — Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, and Justin Joly all have something to prove, while Caleb Lohner remains sidelined
• The RB duo of RJ Harvey and Jonah Coleman — could we see two-back sets behind Bo Nix?

Defense Breakdown:

• Eyioma Uwazurike returns to practice — can he fill the gap left by John Franklin-Myers at nose tackle?
• Pass rush depth — Sai'vion Jones, Jonah Elliss, and the D-line rotation without Jonathon Cooper (potential suspension?)
• Nik Bonitto and the edge rushers — keeping pressure on the quarterback
• Jahdae Barron's quiet camp — overshadowed by Ja'Quan McMillian and Riley Moss, but can he step up in preseason?
• Inside linebacker concerns — Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad anchor the group, but can rookies Taurean York and Red Murdock (Mr. Irrelevant) provide a spark?
• Riley Moss shining in camp as a standout defender

Special Teams:

• Jeremy Crawshaw turning heads at punter in training camp

Score Predictions:

• KevDan: 17-14 Broncos — defense wins the day
• David: 27-10 Broncos — depth proves to be the difference

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Game Details:

• Denver Broncos @ Atlanta Falcons
• Friday, August 14th
• Preseason Week 1

Go Broncos.

The entire Denver Broncos roster is back for training camp, and Kevin and Adam break down every storyline that matters heading into the 11th season of Bourbon, Broncos & No B.S. Adam's new BroncosAndBourbon.com article digs into the mixed messaging out of the front office — from the Jonathon Cooper situation to bringing Michael Wilhoite back on staff — and the guys don't pull any punches on where the franchise stands.

They dig into Ben Powers' contract restructure, the backup quarterback battle between Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger behind Bo Nix, and a crowded wide receiver room featuring Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims Jr., Pat Bryant, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, and the Troy Franklin trade chatter. The running back competition gets messy fast with RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Tyler Badie all fighting for reps, while the CB2 job comes down to Riley Moss, Jahdae Barron, and Que Robinson opposite Pat Surtain II.

Kevin and Adam close with their favorite players to watch — PS2, Nik Bonitto, Quinn Meinerz, Garett Bolles, long snapper Mitchell Fraboni, and Talanoa Hufanga — plus the $1 lifetime membership at BroncosAndBourbon.com (going to $5 at Week 1 kickoff against Kansas City), the Easter egg contest, and Kevin's Super Bowl 61 prediction. Training camp opens to the public Friday, and the first preseason game is August 14. Football is back.

• Entire Broncos roster reports for training camp; public practice day opens Friday
• Adam's BroncosAndBourbon.com article on the front office's mixed messaging (Jonathon Cooper legal situation vs. re-hiring Michael Wilhoite)
• Ben Powers contract restructure
• Backup QB battle: Jarrett Stidham vs. Sam Ehlinger behind Bo Nix
• Wide receiver room: Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims Jr., Pat Bryant, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, and Troy Franklin trade talk
• Running back competition and roster cuts: RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie
• CB2 battle opposite Pat Surtain II: Riley Moss, Jahdae Barron, Que Robinson
• Favorite players to watch: PS2, Nik Bonitto, Quinn Meinerz, Garett Bolles, Mitchell Fraboni, Talanoa Hufanga
• $1 lifetime membership (rising to $5 at Week 1 kickoff vs. Kansas City) and the Easter egg contest at BroncosAndBourbon.com
• Super Bowl 61 (February 14) prediction and the road to the 11th season

Rookies report tomorrow and football is officially back. Kevin and David break down everything ahead of Denver Broncos training camp 2026 — from a rookie class that flies under the radar to the position battles worth watching all summer.

The guys dig into which first-year players actually have a path to the field, including DL Tyler Onyedim, RB Jonah Coleman, OT Kage Casey, and Mr. Irrelevant linebacker Red Murdock. On offense, the conversation centers on new play caller Davis Webb and what his promotion could mean for Bo Nix — plus fresh weapons Jaylen Waddle, rookie tight end Justin Joly, Dallen Bentley, and Caleb Lohner.

Kevin and David also preview the Aug. 14 preseason opener at the Atlanta Falcons, weigh the defense's late-season fade under Vance Joseph, talk Riley Moss and Ja'Quan McMillian's contract situations, and share why this could finally be the year Denver reaches Super Bowl 61. Plus: the on-site training camp experience, a hidden website Easter egg, and closing thoughts on the season ahead.

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• Rookies reporting to camp and a quieter-than-usual draft class
• Position battles: Tyler Onyedim, Jonah Coleman, Kage Casey & Red Murdock
• Davis Webb taking over play-calling and what it means for Bo Nix
• New offensive weapons: Jaylen Waddle, Justin Joly, Dallen Bentley & Caleb Lohner
• Bo Nix's ankle injury, missed OTAs, and the compressed camp timeline
• Aug. 14 preseason opener at the Atlanta Falcons (dome / climate control)
• Fixing the pre-snap communication and timeout problems from last season
• Defense concerns: late-season fade, run defense & the sack record
• Riley Moss and Ja'Quan McMillian contract-year storylines
• Super Bowl 61 prediction and the 11th season of Broncos content
• Attending training camp, the new facilities & the hidden website Easter egg