Why Payton Wants VJ’s Defense to ‘Cage’ QBs — Denver D Ready? | Orange & Blue Today

Sean Payton says he’s not worried about the sack numbers — he wants Vance Joseph’s defense to ‘cage’ opposing quarterbacks. So how satisfied is VJ with how his unit is doing that, and what does ‘caging’ actually mean on tape? On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down the philosophy behind containing quarterbacks instead of chasing sacks, how Denver’s rush lanes and discipline are being graded inside the building, and whether this approach can still lead to more sacks and turnovers in the postseason. They dig into what the film shows, where the defense is executing well, and what must improve before January football begins. 🔥 In this episode: What ‘caging’ a quarterback means in VJ’s system How satisfied Vance Joseph is with Denver’s containment discipline Whether the Broncos can generate more sacks in the playoffs How this approach could lead to more postseason turnovers Tell us in the comments — do you prefer disciplined containment or an all‑out attack for the Broncos defense in January?