On Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason dig into the stunning move that shook Broncos Country: Sean Payton has fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. Why now? What pushed Payton to make this decision after the AFC Championship loss? And what does it reveal about how he views the offense, Jarrett Stidham’s struggles, and the direction Denver must take heading into 2026. The guys break down the internal factors, the philosophical clashes, and the performance issues that led to Lombardi’s exit — plus the big question everyone is asking: who gets the job next. Is Payton looking for a fresh voice, a rising play‑designer, or someone who can elevate Bo Nix when he returns. 🔥 In this episode: Why Sean Payton moved on from Joe Lombardi How the AFCC loss exposed deeper offensive issues What this means for Stidham, Nix, and the QB room The leading candidates to replace Lombardi How this hire shapes the Broncos’ entire 2026 identity The search begins — and the future of Denver’s offense hangs on the next move.

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down how the Broncos’ season ended one step short of the Super Bowl. The defense delivered a championship‑caliber performance in the snow, bottling up Drake Maye and giving Denver every chance to win. But the offense — led by Jarrett Stidham — never found its footing. No rhythm, no run game, and no answers for a Patriots defense that forced Denver into a one‑dimensional slog. The guys dig into why the ground game vanished, how the weather magnified every offensive flaw, and what ultimately kept the Broncos from capitalizing on a defensive masterpiece. 🔥 In this episode: Why Denver’s defense played well enough to win How the offense stalled with Stidham in the snow Why the run game disappeared when Denver needed it most What the Patriots did to choke off Sean Payton’s plan Where the Broncos go from here after a gut‑punch loss Tell us — was this more about New England’s defense or Denver’s offensive collapse.

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down how the Broncos’ season ended one step short of the Super Bowl. The defense delivered a championship‑caliber performance in the snow, bottling up Drake Maye and giving Denver every chance to win. But the offense — led by Jarrett Stidham — never found its footing. No rhythm, no run game, and no answers for a Patriots defense that forced Denver into a one‑dimensional slog. The guys dig into why the ground game vanished, how the weather magnified every offensive flaw, and what ultimately kept the Broncos from capitalizing on a defensive masterpiece. 🔥 In this episode: Why Denver’s defense played well enough to win How the offense stalled with Stidham in the snow Why the run game disappeared when Denver needed it most What the Patriots did to choke off Sean Payton’s plan Where the Broncos go from here after a gut‑punch loss Tell us — was this more about New England’s defense or Denver’s offensive collapse.

Cecil Lammey reacts to the Patriots v Broncos AFC Championship game.

Saturday’s Orange & Blue Today is all about the BEST gameplan for the Broncos to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down how Denver must attack the Patriots on both sides of the ball. When the Broncos have it: can they run effectively with RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin, and does Jarrett Stidham need to win from the pocket or can Sean Payton manufacture rhythm with play‑action and tempo.

Then the guys flip to the defensive matchup: can Denver get to Drake Maye, a quarterback who thrives under pressure, and do they have the discipline and physicality to slow down Rhamondre Stevenson, the engine of New England’s offense. It’s the full blueprint for how Denver gets to the Super Bowl.

🔥 In this episode:

• The BEST offensive plan to beat the Patriots

• Whether Denver can run well enough to control the game

• How Stidham wins — from the pocket or through scheme

• How Vance Joseph can pressure Drake Maye into mistakes

• What it takes to contain Rhamondre Stevenson

• The complete path for Denver to reach the Super Bowl

Tell us — which matchup decides the AFC Championship for the Broncos

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason react to the breaking news: J.K. Dobbins is OUT for the AFC Championship Game. He practiced in a limited fashion all week, but the Broncos will have to punch their Super Bowl ticket without their most talented back. The guys break down whether RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin can shoulder the load, how Sean Payton may adjust the run game, and what Denver must do to keep the offense balanced with Jarrett Stidham under center. They dive into Harvey’s physical style, McLaughlin’s explosive-change element, and how the Broncos can manufacture a ground attack against a disciplined Patriots front. 🔥 In this episode: What Dobbins’ absence means for Denver’s game plan How RJ Harvey’s power and vision fit this matchup Why Jaleel McLaughlin’s speed could be the X‑factor How Sean Payton can scheme the run without his RB1 Whether the Broncos can run well enough to reach the Super Bowl Tell us — can Harvey and McLaughlin deliver when Denver needs them most

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down whether Vance Joseph’s master plan for Josh Allen can translate to Drake Maye, a quarterback with the same big‑arm talent and rushing danger. The guys dive into how Denver confused Allen, how those concepts apply to a rookie playing the biggest game of his life, and why the Broncos’ defense might once again be the group that carries this team to the Super Bowl. They explore how Denver’s disguised pressures, disciplined rush lanes, and secondary communication match up with New England’s offense — and whether the Broncos’ defensive identity is peaking at exactly the right time. 🔥 In this episode: How VJ’s plan shut down Josh Allen Why similar concepts could rattle Drake Maye How Denver’s pass rush and coverage disguise work against a rookie QB Why the Broncos’ defense may be the engine of a Super Bowl run What adjustments Denver must make for New England’s scheme Tell us — is this the game where Denver’s defense sends them to the Super Bowl

The Broncos are one win from the Super Bowl, but they’ll have to get there with Jarrett Stidham — and the twist is perfect: he’s facing the team that drafted him. On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down whether Stidham is truly ready for the AFC Championship challenge, how Sean Payton will tailor the offense without Bo Nix, and why this matchup might actually fit Stidham’s strengths. The guys dive into what Payton has in store schematically, how the offense shifts with a veteran backup at the controls, and the latest on J.K. Dobbins potentially returning to give Denver’s run game a massive boost. 🔥 In this episode: Why Jarrett Stidham may be built for this moment vs his former team How Sean Payton reshapes the offense without Bo Nix What concepts and play‑action looks fit Stidham best How J.K. Dobbins’ status could swing the game plan Why Denver’s identity might sharpen, not shrink, with Stidham Tell us — is this the week Jarrett Stidham proves he’s more than a backup