# Sayre Bedinger: 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. **Claimed:** Jul 23, 2026 **Pundit:** Sayre Bedinger — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/sayre-bedinger **Outlet:** Locked On Broncos (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-broncos-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ed7d56/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/596acaf7-a268-4ea6-94a9-efedb9c15d14/episodes/eeeee063-ba36-4b97-88cd-1b23fa3f89c3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=596acaf7-a268-4ea6-94a9-efedb9c15d14&awEpisodeId=eeeee063-ba36-4b97-88cd-1b23fa3f89c3&feed=f6CBcmwn 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 call. It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 4 of 9 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 75 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one. > I think it's a Super Bowl winning team. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Sam Ehlinger to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Sam Ehlinger, Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alex Palczewski to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alex Palczewski, Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alex Forsyth to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alex Forsyth, Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kage Casey to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kage Casey, Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl** - Kind: Super Bowl Picks · About: Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Bo Nix, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Bandy to land on the practice squad** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Michael Bandy, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Ehlinger to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Sam Ehlinger, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Frank Crum to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Frank Crum, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Sam Ehlinger — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sam-ehlinger - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Alex Palczewski — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/alex-palczewski - Alex Forsyth — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/alex-forsyth - Kage Casey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kage-casey - Bo Nix — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bo-nix - Michael Bandy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-bandy - Frank Crum — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/frank-crum ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - Pete Prisco on Denver Broncos: Prisco gives score predictions for every Week 9 NFL game, picking the Bengals to rout the Falcons in Madrid, the Cowboys to rebound at Indianapolis, and the Jaguars to win in Baltimore without Lamar Jackson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dc43909b-bc7f-47aa-b208-5cf7c95844bc (scored 97.62) - Zack Kelberman on Denver Broncos: Kelberman predicts the Broncos will comfortably beat the Panthers in Week 9, with Denver's offensive line handling Carolina's weak pass rush. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f7810168-785f-4f00-aef8-968674880237 (scored 100) - Connor Rogers on Denver Broncos: Rogers picked straight-up winners in every Week 9 game, agreeing with Simms on all of them, and gave a 24-20 Bills score over the Vikings on Monday night. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/11646f69-18dd-4831-a7de-e4115ded875c (scored 100) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. to open a roster spot for Kirk Cousins, the Vikings will bring them back on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d4fd8cfb-3c75-4209-9e1a-d60e821f315b (scored 0) - Christian Booher on Anthony Lucas: Booher previews the Lions' Week 9 trip to Miami, predicting Derrick Barnes takes over as the green-dot linebacker in Jack Campbell's absence, Juice Scruggs starts at center, and boldly forecasting Detroit's first defensive touchdown of the season on an Aidan Hutchinson strip-sack recovered and returned by Barnes. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/228a7c0e-608b-4043-a8fa-eb3f8b2c4ce8 (scored 0) - Randy Gurzi on Jordan Hudson: Gurzi predicts the Cowboys' 17-man practice squad, naming each player they expect Dallas to sign, including a surprise addition of released Giants tackle Evan Neal. They also predict Jaydon Blue will be claimed off waivers by another team and that Sam Williams will land elsewhere. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a37588ef-f76e-4f06-a951-a85a563271d5 (scored 0) - David Harrison on Jaden Bradley: Harrison gives their initial 53-man roster projection for the Washington Commanders: three quarterbacks including Ethan Kalyak Manus, three running backs, four tight ends, six receivers (leaving off De'Ami Brown and Jaden Bradley), nine offensive linemen with Matt Goldman at center, and a defense of six linebackers but only four cornerbacks. They also project Tunstall and Newton going to IR on Monday with De'Ami Brown and Dietrich Wise re-signed, plus a corner-heavy practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1d5b2565-5531-47ac-bff8-ccb9b23a980a (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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