#344: 2022 Denver Broncos Season Preview (with Romi Bean, CBS Denver Sports Anchor/Reporter)

1. Why should Broncos fans be expecting the “boom” more than the “bust” from Nathaniel Hackett and the new coaching staff? 2. Based on what we do know about the Walton/Penner ownership group, are there many reasons to hope that the Broncos won’t be getting such a massive downgrade in ownership from the Bowlens to the Waltons? 3. What similarities or differences do you see with the arrival of Russell Wilson in Denver compared to that of Peyton Manning?  4. Is there any level of concern within the Broncos that Russell Wilson’s best days may be behind him and defenses may have him figured out? 5. If there’s a player from the Broncos 2022 draft class who will have a sizable impact this season, who will it be and why? 6. Fantasy Football -Currently, per Fantasy Football Calculator, the Average Draft Position (ADP) of Javonte Williams is 14, and the ADP of Melvin Gordon is 73. Do you think Javonte Williams is worth the 14th overall pick in fantasy leagues regardless of format, or would you rather take Melvin Gordon at his current ADP? -Which Broncos WR should fantasy owners target the most in drafts: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, or Tim Patrick? 7. What position battles in training camp should Broncos Country be paying attention to the most? What position group is the biggest weakness on the Broncos: OL or DL/pass rush? 8. The Broncos have numerous players coming out of contract after the 2022 season such as Bradley Chubb and Dre’Mont Jones. Which of those impending free agents do you think is most likely to get re-signed to a long-term deal: Dre’Mont Jones, Bradley Chubb or someone else? 9. 2022 Season Predictions  -MVP: Russell Wilson -Most Improved Player: Jerry Jeudy -Sleeper Who Will Break Out: Montrell Washington  -Bounce-Back Player: K.J. Hamler -Coach of the Year: Dwayne Stukes 10. Do you sense very similar vibes with this year’s Broncos team that you did in 2015?  (Photo by Gabriel Christus)