Orange and Blue 760 Daily: Excitement abounds for rookie minicamp

A review of pre-draft grades sometimes provides a glimpse into how much of a crapshoot the draft process is. In the June 28 edition of the Daily, Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards discuss recent Broncos picks that were in draft analyst Kyle Crabbs' top 40 prospects of the last three years. Then, Edwards and Julie Browman talk with TE Jake Butt about his outlook for training camp.

No team used fullbacks more often in 2018 than the 49ers. In the June 27Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards analyze what that means for Andy Janovich and the Broncos' offense. Then, Benjamin Allbright and Tyler Polumbus discuss the importance of RB Royce Freeman for the upcoming season.

What can we learn about the outlook for the Broncos in 2019 from what Chicago's defense did under Vic Fangio the last four seasons? Find out from the "First and Ten at Ten" crew of Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards.

The "First and Ten" crew reacts to Von Miller's willingness to learn from other players ... and WR Emmanuel Sanders and safety Will Parks join the conversation with Justin Adams, Brandon Krisztal, Julie Browman and Tyler Polumbus.

Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards open the show by discussing how Head Coach Vic Fangio expects the perennial Pro Bowl linebacker to do more, including drop into coverage. Then, Justin Adams joins Ryan and Mase to chat with LB Josey Jewell about his expanded role in Fangio's scheme.

Tyler Polumbus and Benjamin Allbright open the show by discussing what can be lost during the six weeks that the players are away from team-organized work between minicamp and training camp. Then, former Broncos WR Vance Johnson, one of the famed "Three Amigos" of the late 1980s, shares his memories of Owner Pat Bowlen with Justin Adams and Brandon Krisztal. Then, Allbright and Ryan Edwards talk about the degree to which the Broncos upgraded at head coach and quarterback this offseason.

Tyler Polumbus and Benjamin Allbright open the show by discussing John Elway's comments about how the Broncos haven't met late Owner Pat Bowlen's standards in recent years and how it increases their motivation for the coming season. Then, Justin Adams and Brandon Krisztal catch up with former Broncos DL Trevor Pryce to share his memories of playing for Bowlen.

"We were so lucky to play for Pat Bowlen, because Pat put football first," President of Football Operations/General Manager said Monday when he reflected on the life of Owner Pat Bowlen. In this episode of Orange and Blue Daily, Ryan Edwards and Benjamin Allbright listen to Elway's comments and reflect on Bowlen's significance to the team and the sport. Then, Andrew Mason and Phil Milani learn more about Bowlen's legacy from a fellow Hall of Famer, running back Terrell Davis. Then, Justin Adams and Brandon Krisztal talk with Davis' backfield mate, fullabck Howard Griffith, about Bowlen's legacy.

Andrew Mason and Phil Milani are joined by the Broncos' winningest head coach, Mike Shanahan, to discuss the memory and legacy of Owner Pat Bowlen, who died June 13. Then, Tyler Polumbus and Benjamin Allbright discuss the relationship between Bowlen and Shanahan and how it helped direct the Broncos to their era of dominance in the late 1990s. Finally, Justin Adams and Brandon Krisztal talk with former Broncos safety David Bruton Jr. about his memories of Bowlen.

Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards react to Adam Gotsis' thoughts on the defense and how the emphasis on details in practice can help the Brocnos have fewer self-inflicted mistakes such as defensive offside penalties ... then, Tyler Polumbus and Benjamin Allbright catch up with OL Dalton Risner.

Ryan Edwards, Steve Atwater and Andrew Mason talk about how Flacco's take on practice and getting the better of the defense evokes thoughts of Peyton Manning and how he attacked practice repetitions.

Bob Holtzman of Broncos Connected joins the "First and Ten" crew to talk about the Broncos' offseason changes and how Joe Flacco's arrival provides a jolt to not only the offense, but the team in general.

Matt Boyer joins the "First and Ten" crew to discuss the outlook for young wide receivers and tight ends such as Noah Fant, DaeSean Hamilton, Troy Fumagalli and Courtland Sutton ... and then Tyler Polumbus and Benjamin Allbright talk about how minicamp struggles could hurt a player's chances of making the roster.

Andrew Mason, Ryan Edwards and Steve Atwater take a look at the second day of the minicamp and assess where the backup quarterbacks stand as offseason work concludes.

"They were getting two plays in in the amount of time it would take to get one play in," Steve Atwater told Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards as he shared his observations from the first day of minicamp.

Steve Atwater, Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards discuss how they don't expect Chris Harris Jr.'s absence from two weeks of OTAs to cause any lingering issues on the field ... then Tyler Polumbus and Julie Browman talk with Harris about his initial impressions of Head Coach Vic Fangio's defense.

Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com joins Andrew Mason and Ryan Edwards to discuss Miller's weekend pass-rushing summit in Las Vegas.

Tyler Polumbus and Julie Browman discuss Harris' return to OTAs, his contract adjustment and the chances of him coming back to the Broncos for the 2020 season. Then, Andrew Mason, Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards talk with Ring of Famer Simon Fletcher about Harris' contract.

Tyler Polumbus and Julie Browman open the show by discussing what it means for the Broncos to have Harris back on the field for OTAs. Then, Andrew Mason, Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards debate which Broncos defensive players beyond Von Miller are the most indispensable to the team's hopes in 2019.

Matt Boyer joins Andrew Mason, Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards to discuss how Head Coach Vic Fangio's communication style is a breath of fresh air. Then, Justin Adams and Brandon Krisztal catch up with Justin Simmons.

Justin Adams and Brandon Krisztal get into that as they lead off the May 27 edition of the Daily. Later, Ryan Edwards, Steve Atwater and Andrew Mason talk about Joe Flacco with Baltimore radio personality and former NFL team executive Vinny Cerrato.

With Jackson telling media that he's working "mostly at safety" during OTAs, Tyler Polumbus and Julie Browman break down what that means for him and the defense. Then, the "First and Ten at Ten" crew discusses instant-replay procedures for pass-interference calls -- particularly how the new rules will deal with "Hail Mary" attempts.

McGovern steps into the full-time center role in the wake of Matt Paradis' free-agent departure. In the May 23 edition of the Daily, former Broncos offensive lineman Tyler Polumbus and Julie Browman discuss how McGovern's work ethic can help him. Then, the "First and Ten at Ten" crew catch up with safety Su'a Cravens to take the pulse of Broncos OTAs.

Head Coach Vic Fangio discussed Bailey at a press conference last week, and that launches Tyler Polumbus, a former teammate of Bailey's, into a tribute to the Hall of Fame cornerback as he heads into the Broncos Ring of Fame. Then, Ray Crockett talks to Andrew Mason, Steve Atwater and Ryan Edwards about the status of Chris Harris Jr.

The Broncos' new additions didn't stop with the draft and unrestricted free agency. Ryan Edwards, Andrew Mason and Steve Atwater break down which undrafted players they expect to have the best chance of making the 53-man roster. Then, Justin Adams and Brandon Krisztal talk with Champ Bailey in the wake of being announced as the newest member of the Broncos Ring of Fame.