No Mims, No Surtain—How Do Broncos Handle Texans Without Key Playmakers? | Orange & Blue Today

The Broncos are down two impact players—Marvin Mims and Pat Surtain—and the Texans are no joke. So what’s the plan? On Friday’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down how Denver can survive and thrive without their All-Pro corner and explosive return man. With Nico Collins healthy and CJ Stroud playing at a high level, Vance Joseph’s defense faces a major challenge. And on offense, losing Mims means fewer big-play threats—so who steps up? 🧠 This is where depth, coaching, and identity get tested—and Denver has to respond fast. 🔥 In this episode: How the Broncos secondary adjusts without Surtain Why Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant must step up in Mims’ absence What RJ Harvey’s role could look like with fewer gadget plays How Sean Payton can scheme around missing speed 💬 Sound off in the comments: Which absence hurts more—Mims or Surtain? #BroncosCountry #PatSurtain #MarvinMims #BoNix #RJHarvey #TroyFranklin #VanceJoseph #OrangeAndBlueToday #NFLWeek9 #BroncosVsTexans #InjuryImpact #NextManUp