On the latest edition of the DNVR Broncos Podcast, Zac Stevens and Ryan Koenigsberg are coming to you to break down all of the latest news in Broncos Country.
The guys discuss what they learned from Nathaniel Hackett and George Paton at the NFL’s Annual Meeting, break down if they agree or disagree with moves Denver is making, answer listener questions and much more.
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Cdutts1285
RK for vibes analytics 2022. That’s it, that’s the comment.
BRONCOS-SQUARED
How about RK: Broncos Vibe-Rater? He can buzz in his “analytical” analysis.
BRONCOS-SQUARED
Hey gang. Just wanted to share my “where were you” moment over the Russ trade. I’m a high school teacher, and during my prep period I saw the news that Rodgers was staying in GB, so I was pretty bummed. Then, during one of my classes with seniors I checked my phone and saw the trade news! I literally jumped up and down in front of the class and yelled, and a student commented, “that’s the happiest I have ever seen you.” Best part is that I teach in Washington State, so there were a bunch of sad boys saying Russ is washed. I have a big Broncos flag behind my desk, which is visible through my door, so students I haven’t even taught yet will bring the topic up to me. It’s hilarious.
nemo_3
Im trying to reserve judgement until the season rolls around, also b/c Paton bought himself some margin for error after bringing Russ to town. However, OPEN YOUR EYES. Im a bit thrown off by this proposition of putting Browning on the edge after he showed flashes off ball. I’m skeptical on every single coaching hire made thus far (don’t know them). We didn’t try to get in on Lael, no Von (understandable), and then these no-name supplementary free agent signings that we’re advertising as slept on game changers. I don’t know fellas. As a follow up, is it safe to assume the front office is no longer interested in Bryce and Bobby. I really like those 2 guys and think we should not play ourselves. Lets get these guys signed!
dan birk
hey guys,
nice to see dre’mont go viral with his will smith tweet! 560k likes and counting!
so paton mentioned that he’d like to trade back into the first. how feasible do y’all think this is and what’s the ballpark for the cost required? and are there any players that you think would be worth trading up for? i know they’ve shown early interest in the tackle from central michigan so how would you feel if he was the guy they were trading up for?
Aussie Dan
G’day boys, I’m pumped! Booked my flights after 2 years of COVID cancellations and I’m heading to the states with the fam to see the broncos. We arrive in LA 2 days before the opening game, so my fingers are crossed the NFL salivate at the potential of a Russ vs Stafford opening game. Then we have 5 weeks to organise our “family” holiday around my Broncos. The good wife has given me total control of the itinerary, a decision she will regret once she sees how much NFL we will go to. Can’t wait to get to Denver, and I genuinely hope I get to meet you three at either a tailgate or at the bar. It would honestly be a highlight of our trip, Take care boys, Aussie Dan
The Whiskey Cat
Hey Y’all,
Per RK’s request, I wanted to offer some insight into the fire and steel beams issue with the stadium fire as I am a structural engineer.
So first off, Ellis in his comments hit on the major issues. Steel risers are a majorly important structural feature that carry the loads of the stadium to the foundations. So when those buckle, they need to be replaced. Again, as Ellis said this is difficult because of supply chain issues and the variety of dimensions of these beams for the stadiums contoured design. Anytime you’re replacing a damaged structural element, you have to access how much load that was responsible for, and how it impacts the remaining undamaged elements that may be taking on more load than was planned for due to the damage.
TLDR: Steel risers are important and difficult to redesign in a stadium shaped building. Plus, they take awhile to fabricate and obtain because of supply chain.
Hope this helps!
P.S. The 9/11 conspiracy RK was trying to remember is, “Jet Fuel Can’t Melt Steel Beams” which, spoiler alert, it absolutely can.
Keep up the great work.
The Whiskey Cat
Follow up thing as I kept listening. While the steel risers don’t “catch on fire” the high heat from the fire can weaken and melt the steel such that it bends and buckles, compromising it’s structural capabilities.
broncotiz
Did anyone see the Kroenkes speaking with Ellis yesterday? Maybe they want to sell the Rams and buy the Broncos so all their teams are in one city? Is this realistic? Also, with the fire at Mile High it sounds like a new owner could use this excuse to build a new stadium from some reports. If not downtown (which I don’t see happening considering all our stadiums are downtown) where do you see the stadium going? And last, DNVR road trip to Seattle for Russell’s homecoming? I’d bet the “12” becomes non existent in 2022.
OhioBroncoElex
How many Pro Bowlers do you think the Broncos will have this year??
BleedingOrange&Blue
Hey guys, can you explain the confusion with the number of draft picks we have this year. Paton keeps saying we have 9 but everywhere you look online says 8.
Appreciate all that you guys do!