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Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello Romano
Hosted by a Colorado native with deep ties to the local teams, Marcello Romano provides a unique look at the Denver sports landscape by offering the perspective of a lifelong fan.
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Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoSean Payton says it's time to cut through the yellow tape, what took so long? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton joined his buddy Colin Cowherd and gave his assessment of his team through 9 games. Who gets high-performance marks for the Broncos at the break?…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoThe Broncos are riding high into the bye, so now what? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos passed the first half of the test and are riding high. What questions will be answered in the second half, and could they have done more to…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWhy did the Broncos add a LINEBACKER at the NFL trade deadline? | Freshly Grated
The NFL trade deadline has arrived and the Broncos made a move for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, dealing two mid-round future draft picks. Is it a big…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow did the Broncos set an NFL record by winning ANOTHER one-score game? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos set an NFL record by winning their 16th straight one-score game! And of course, it was a wild ride in Carolina. How did they pull it off? And will…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow can the Broncos avoid a LETDOWN game against the struggling Panthers? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos have all kinds of momentum, winners of four in a row and six of seven. How do they keep it going in Carolina and avoid a letdown before the bye?…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWhy is Sean Payton playing COY before the NFL trade deadline? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton says he won't discuss "Internet gossip" when it comes to potential Broncos trades. Is he trying to play coy to drive down the price for Jonathan…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow did the Broncos pull off another EPIC rally and stun the Chiefs? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos did it again! Down 24-13 against the Chiefs, things looked bleak, but Denver pulled off an epic comeback and amazing goal-line stand to move to…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins UNHAPPY with his role in Denver? | Freshly Grated
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins had another wild press conference — is he unhappy with his role? Or do his points make sense? Should Denver look to…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDoes Bo Nix have his SWAGGER back after delivering a great line about his critics? | Freshly Grated
Bo Nix seems to have his swagger back, saying he "quite frankly" doesn't care what message his 62-yard TD run sent to critics. Will it translate to another…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow do the Broncos BEAT the Chiefs and get into first place in the AFC West? | Freshly Grated
After getting embarrassed in K.C. in Week 1, the Broncos can get revenge and be in first place if they beat the Chiefs. What are the early keys to victory?…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWhy is Nikola Jokic DOUBLING DOWN on his battle with Nuggets fans? | Freshly Grated
Two nights after saying Nuggets fans who boo aren't welcome back, Nikola Jokic is now saying those who voice their displeasure aren't "real fans." What is…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid the Broncos FIX their offensive problems in a win over the Cardinals? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos beat the Cardinals and Bo Nix ran for a 62-yard TD and threw for a 52-yard TD in a game he and the team desperately needed. Is the offense…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow did the Nuggets FALL APART in an ugly opening loss to the Thunder? | Freshly Grated
The Nuggets played fairly well for 2.5 quarters in Oklahoma City, then everything came crashing down in their season opener. What caused the collapse? Plus…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid Bo Nix make a BIG admission about the mental aspect of his ankle troubles? | Freshly Grated
Bo Nix admitted there's a mental aspect coming back from two ankle surgeries, but also said he's "not scared" on the field. What should Broncos Country make of…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoCould the Broncos be LEADING the AFC West in only 11 days? | Freshly Grated
Believe it or not, there's a path for the Broncos to be leading the AFC West in 11 days. Is that likely to happen? Or could the opposite go down and the Chiefs…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs Bo Nix presenting Sean Payton with his biggest challenge yet? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton and the Broncos are 4-2, why doesn't it feel like it? Can Bo Nix answer the bell and get back on track? Plus, Avs continue to roll and Nuggets…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid Bo Nix deserve to get RIPPED by Ryan Fitzpatrick after the Broncos ugly OT win? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos beat the Seahawks in OT on Thursday night thanks to the defense. But the second half offense was truly putrid and Ryan Fitzpatrick ripped Bo Nix…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow do the Broncos CONTAIN the Seahawks with a depleted secondary? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos face the defending champion Seahawks tonight but will do it without Pat Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga, but perhaps Riley Moss. Can Denver contain…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoShould Broncos Country CARE that Bo Nix says 'who cares?' | Freshly Grated
Bo Nix made some interesting comments about his mindset moving forward. Is his "who cares?" attitude going to let him play freer? Or were his remarks a little…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDoes Colin Cowherd have a POINT during his latest Bo Nix RANT? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton's good friend Colin Cowherd doesn't think the Broncos should extend Bo Nix and need to pick a new flight plan. Does he have a point, or is it too…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow should Broncos Country feel after an UGLY win over the Chargers? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos beat the Chargers thanks to a great defensive fourth quarter, but the offense had another underwhelming day even with Sean Payton calling plays. Is…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWas the Sean Payton SURPRISE press conference GOOD news for the Broncos? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton had an unscheduled press conference to announce he's officially taking back offensive play-calling duties for the Broncos. Is this a good thing or…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs a change at offensive play-caller IMMINENT for the Broncos? | Freshly Grated
104.3 The Fan's Brandon Stokley is hearing that Sean Payton has all but taken back offensive play-calling from Davis Webb. Is this the right move? Will it fix…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs it BAD news when it comes to a potential sale of the Rockies to the Broncos owners? | Freshly Grated
Rockies president Walker Monfort shot down the idea that the Walton-Penner family could buy the majority of the team. Is he bluffing? And is that good news for…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid Sean Payton make a CURIOUS comment about Broncos QB Bo Nix? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton complimented Bo Nix "when he flushes out of the pocket" — is that a good thing or do the Broncos need more from Nix when he's IN the pocket?…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWhat went wrong in a FRUSTRATING Broncos loss to the 49ers? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos managed only six points in the first 55 minutes in a frustrating loss to the 49ers. We've seen this movie before -- so is it time for a big change?…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow do the Broncos BEAT the 49ers and continue to climb up the NFL respect ladder? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos are on a modest two-game winning streak, but would a complete win over the 49ers validate them as a legitimate Super Bowl contender? Plus, a big…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche make a STATEMENT with an epic opening night? | Freshly Grated
Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and beat the snot out of a Kings defenseman in an epic opening night win for the Avalanche! Did the best player in the NHL…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoAvs Extend Bednar 4 Years before the season opener: Gamble or the Right Move? | Freshly Grated
As the Avalanche embark on their 2026-27 campaign, one question already answered before first puck drop and Bednar gets extended. Have the wheels fallin' off…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoCan Nuggets fans RELAX after Nikola Jokic made it clear he's signing next summer? | Freshly Grated
Nikola Jokic AGAIN said he'll sign a massive contract extension next summer with the Nuggets. Are you confident he'll finish his career in Denver? Plus, Sean…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow did the Broncos pull off ANOTHER epic and amazing comeback? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos did it again! Down 16-0 to the Rams things looked bleak and then the second half started. Talanoa Hufanga, Bo Nix and plenty of others saved the…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow do the Broncos pull off the UPSET over the Rams on Sunday night? | Freshly Grated
Even with the game being in Denver in front a raucous crowd, the Broncos remain underdogs to the Rams. How do they pull off the upset? Plus, prepping for local…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs the Seahawks DRAMA behind the Broncos as they focus on the Rams? | Freshly Grated
Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald apologized to Sean Payton and the Broncos head coach said he has a "ton of respect" for one of Seattle's bosses. Is that…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid the Broncos get CHEATED by the Seahawks in 2024? | Freshly Grated
There's a wild NFL story brewing with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald potentially using training camp video against the Broncos! Plus, Deion Sanders kicks…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs the Broncos running backs room a CONCERN going into Week 3? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos need to run the ball better moving forward, how big of a concern are the injuries to J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey entering Week 3? Plus, Sean Payton…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow did the Broncos RALLY for a huge win against the Jaguars? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos scored 17 straight points to stun the Jaguars, pulling off an impressive rally to get to 1-1 on the year. How'd they do it? And did Denver save its…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs it a good thing Bo Nix and the Broncos are NOT freaking out heading into Week 2? | Freshly grated
Broncos QB Bo Nix says that Denver isn't pressing the panic button or "freaking out" heading into Week 2, but should they be? Plus, big games for CU and CSU on…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWhy is Sean Payton's friend Colin Cowherd RANTING about Bo Nix? | Freshly Grated
Colin Cowherd has been ranting about Broncos QB Bo Nix the last couple of days. Should we read into it because of the friendship between Sean Payton and…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow do the Broncos recover after receiving a SLAP in the face from The Chiefs? | Freshly Grated
Broncos head coach Sean Payton described the loss to the Chiefs as "a slap in the face." How does Denver go about picking up the pieces and moving on to…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow did the Broncos get completely EMBARRASSED by the Chiefs? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos were throttled and embarrassed by the Chiefs in the season opener, a 31-10 drubbing. Why were there so many missed tackles on defense? Why did the…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow do the Broncos UPSET the Chiefs and get to 1-0 early in 2026? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos regular season opener against the Chiefs is finally here! How do they leave Arrowhead Stadium victorious and start 2026 with a 1-0 record? Plus…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHow many carries does Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins REALLY want against the Chiefs? | Freshly Grated
Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins had a funny answer about how many carries he'd like against the Chiefs. While Dobbins might be the best interview on the team, what's a…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWhy did Courtland Sutton compare Bo Nix to a CAGED mountain lion? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos season opener is fast approaching and Courtland Sutton says QB Bo Nix is like a caged mountain lion, ready to pounce on the Chiefs. Could Denver…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoCan the Broncos pass-rush FEAST against the depleted Chiefs? | Freshly Grated
The Chiefs could have a major problem against the Broncos, starting an undrafted rookie at left tackle in front of Patrick Mahomes. How much can Denver's elite…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoAre the Broncos owners really going to buy a MAJORITY stake of the Rockies? | Freshly Grated
A report says the Penner Sports Group might buy another 35 percent of the Rockies, giving them a majority share. Would this be one of the great developments in…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWas Bo Nix DISRESPECTED again being left off ESPN's top-100 players of 2026? | Freshly Grated
ESPN released a list of the projected top-100 players for 2026 and Broncos QB Bo Nix was nowhere to be found. Is the disrespect getting out of control? Plus…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid the new Cale Makar contract EXTEND the championship window for the Avalanche? | Freshly Grated
Both Cale Makar and Joe Sakic were thrilled with Makar signing for eight years, and Makar said Colorado's championship window is extended. Does that add up?…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid the Broncos pick the CORRECT players to be on the initial 53-man roster? | Freshly Grated
Broncos GM George Paton and head coach Sean Payton had to make some tough decisions for the initial 53-man roster, did they get them right? Why keep three…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoHas the Broncos Pre-Season plan been overly cautious? | Freshly Grated
Scheduled rest days and limited game time action, have the Broncos been too cautious or just smart? Avalanche offseason heating up, could they be suitors to…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoIs it smart that the Broncos are LIKELY to sit Bo Nix in the preseason finale? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton said Bo Nix "probably won't play" against the Vikings on Friday night. Is that a smart decision and what other starters should join him on the…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid Vance Joseph send a MESSAGE to his "lazy" Broncos defense? | Freshly Grated
Broncos DC Vance Joseph didn't mince words about the "unengaged" and "a little bit lazy" Denver defense against the Packers. Will his wake-up call work? Plus…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid the Broncos DODGE a bullet with the Riley Moss rib injury? | Freshly Grated
Sean Payton provided a very encouraging update about the rib injury for Broncos CB Riley Moss. Did Denver dodge a bullet and how much do you trust the depth…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoShould the focus be on Bo Nix playing well or the Packers CRUSHING the Broncos? | Freshly Grated
There were two big takeaways from Broncos and Packers on Friday night. The glass half full is Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle and RJ Harvey looked great. Half empty is…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWho are the players to WATCH in the Broncos and Packers preseason game? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos are back at Empower Field at Mile High tonight to take on the Packers! All eyes will be on Bo Nix, but who else needs to play well for Denver?…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDid the Nuggets make a DISASTROUS trade shipping Peyton Watson to Cleveland? | Freshly Grated
The Nuggets dumped Peyton Watson in a trade involving multiple teams and only received two drafts picks (way down the road) in return. Why would Denver's front…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWas the FIGHT at Broncos training camp a good thing or a bad thing? | Freshly Grated
Emotions boiled over at Broncos training camp with a fight and big names like Bo Nix, Nik Bonitto, Malcolm Roach and Mike McGlinchey all involved. Is this a…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWill the diminished reps become a problem for Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle? | Freshly Grated
Chemistry and rapport matter, can Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle accelerate the process with limited reps? With the Broncos proven depth, could a surprise trade be…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoThe 2026 Broncos campaign started Friday night, WHAT are the biggest takeaways? | Freshly Grated
Broncos football is officially back! What were the biggest takeaways from Pre-Season Game 1? The first look at the Davis Webb led offense, who shined? And have…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoWho are the players to WATCH in the Broncos and Falcons preseason opener? | Freshly Grated
Broncos football is finally back tonight! Well, the preseason at least. Who are the players to watch when Denver takes on Atlanta? We're taking a look at Jonah…
Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello RomanoDo the NEW Broncos renderings look better for parking and tailgating at Burnham Yard? | Freshly Grated
The Broncos released more renderings for the area around Burnham Yard, including for parking and tailgating. Will these help calm fears of those who were…