Sayre Bedinger· Jul 23, 2026
Sarah projected Bo Nix as the starter with Sam Ehlinger winning the backup quarterback job, Michael Bandy heading back to the practice squad, nine offensive linemen kept including Cage Casey, Alex Poucheski, Frank Crum and Alex Forsyth, and said the projected roster is a Super Bowl-winning team.
“I think it's a Super Bowl winning team.”
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9 checkable claims — 6 roster spot calls, 2 depth chart calls and 1 super bowl pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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9 checkable claims in this take
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- Roster Spot CallsMichael BandyDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Michael Bandy to make the roster
“we also know this team loves Michael Bandy. They brought him back on another one year contract. So he'll probably be going to the practice squad once again.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsSam EhlingerDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Sam Ehlinger to make the roster
“kind of led us to this point with Sam Ehlinger taking QB two”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsFrank CrumDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Frank Crum to make the roster
“We know Alex Poucheski and Frank Crum are sort of guarantees, in my opinion, as the top reserves on the offensive line”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBo NixDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
“Because we know that Bo Nix is gonna be QB one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Super Bowl PicksDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl
“I think that I think we did a pretty good job here in terms of this was the team the Broncos went into the season with. I think it's a Super Bowl winning team.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsKage CaseyDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Kage Casey to make the roster
“I think on the offensive line, Cody, you have to keep nine guys... with Cage Casey coming in as the potential heir apparent to Ben Powers at left guard... Those top nine guys, I think, are kinda no brainers”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSam EhlingerDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Sam Ehlinger to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Well, we've got Sam Ehlinger taking over the second spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAlex PalczewskiDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Alex Palczewski to make the roster
“We know Alex Poucheski and Frank Crum are sort of guarantees, in my opinion, as the top reserves on the offensive line”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAlex ForsythDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Alex Forsyth to make the roster
“Alex Forsyth has also started for you last two years on multiple occasions. So you're going to get him back. Those top nine guys, I think, are kinda no brainers”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Tracy SandlerGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Sandler predicted Caleb Williams would miss two to three weeks with his hamstring injury, and in the picks segment took the Broncos, Ravens, Vikings, Bills and Bears (switching off an earlier Tampa pick).
- Carmen VitaliGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100In the show's weekly picks segment Vitali took the Broncos over the Rams, the Ravens over the Cowboys in Rio, Tampa at home over Minnesota, the Bills over the Chargers and the Eagles on the road in Chicago. She also agreed that Caleb Williams would be out roughly two to three weeks.
- Kevin WildesGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100For upset alert Wildes took the Broncos to beat the Rams straight up in Denver and added the Jets to beat the Lions straight up.
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