Broncos podcast: Sean Payton’s team has a critical stretch run following the bye week

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to set up a critical stretch run for Sean Payton’s team. The group is coming off its bye week and begins the final four games with a matchup Sunday against Indianapolis that will swing the team’s playoff odds substantially in either direction. Is Denver ready for the moment? And how has Bo Nix’s leadership developed over the course of the season?

All that and more from the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, which was recorded before the Broncos and left tackle Garett Bolles agreed to a four-year contract extension Thursday.