OBT: Mike Clay’s Pass‑Rush Projections — Can Denver Repeat Its Sack Record or Shift to Turnovers

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 30:36

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down Mike Clay’s projections for the Broncos’ pass rushers — not just the EDGE group, but the entire front: EDGE, defensive ends, and defensive tackles. After Denver set a franchise record for sacks in 2025, the big question is simple: Can they do it again, or does this defense evolve in a different direction. The fellas dive into how Clay sees sack production shaking out across the roster, including what the numbers say about Jonah Elliss, Baron Browning, Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, and the interior group. If the sack total dips — which is normal after a record‑setting season — what does that mean for the defense as a whole. That’s where Vance Joseph’s turnover emphasis comes in. More strip attempts. More ball disruption. More chaos. Even if the sack number drops, could the Broncos actually become more dangerous by generating more strip‑sack‑fumbles and takeaways. 🔥 In this episode: How Clay projects sack production across EDGE, DE, and DT Whether Denver can realistically repeat its 2025 sack record What a dip in sacks would mean for VJ’s defense Why strip‑sack‑fumbles could rise even if total sacks fall Which pass rushers are poised to outperform projections Drop your take — is this defense built to chase sacks again, or built to chase turnovers in 2026.