LEVEL UP: Denver Broncos More DANGEROUS as Sean Payton Takes CEO Approach

The Denver Broncos lean on the CEO approach as Sean Payton gives up playcalling, Vance Joseph’s surging defense returns most of the same key pieces, and elite special teams returns as the Broncos aim to return to the AFC Championship in 2026. Can Sean Payton’s big-picture approach, paired with Davis Webb’s play-calling and more growth from Bo Nix fuel a Super Bowl run this year? Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger highlights how Payton’s mastery in situational football, game management, and how player development has transformed the Broncos’ culture. Vance Joseph’s defensive resurgence—with stars like Patrick Surtain II, Nik Bonitto, and Zach Allen—plus Darren Rizzi’s special-teams unit led by Will Lutz, Jeremy Crawshaw, Marvin Mims, and All-Pro Devon Key. With rising contributors like Jahdae Barron, Justin Strnad, and Kris Abrams-Draine, Denver’s depth and continuity could be their secret sauce regarding contention. Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective coverage of the Denver Broncos. WANT MORE DAILY DENVER BRONCOS CONTENT? For all of the latest Denver Broncos news today -- Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... 📲 Cody Roark Twitter / (  / codyroarknfl  ) 📲 Cody Roark Instagram / (  / codyroarknfl  ) 📲 Sayre Bedinger Twitter / (  / sayrebedinger  ) Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. one 📲 https://lockedonbroncos.supercast.com/ TEXT LINE: Support the show and interact with us on Denver Broncos rumors, News, Game Previews, Q&A's, and more. 📲 https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonbro... 📲 TEXT: (720) 580-5759 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)