Broncos Battle Chiefs in Week 1 | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The NFL season is officially here, kicking off with a Wednesday night game. The Broncos made a move, signing veteran safety, Taylor Rapp to their practice squad. This comes after he was initially expected to make the team, but had to step away for personal reasons. To make room for Rapp, they released rookie long snapper Luke Bassow, leaving Mitchell for Boney as the sole long snapper option. Coach Sean Payton addressed the media, sharing his thoughts on the upcoming matchup against the Chiefs. He highlighted Kenneth Walker III as a top free agent with impressive contact balance and speed. Payton also emphasized the challenge of facing defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnololo's complex schemes, noting the need for strong protection and discipline play, especially with the crowd noise in Kansas City. Payton spoke about the team's focus on improvement and the sense of urgency that comes with a new coaching staff. He acknowledged the accomplishments of the Chiefs and their coach Andy Reed, stating

1:03their goal is to build the right 53 man roster and focus on game details. He also touched on how they've adjusted their practice schedule for the Monday Night opener, different from the usual early season mechanics. Regarding the Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, Payton expects him to be at 100%, capable of threatening defenses both inside and outside the pocket. The Broncos approach involves studying historical film and preparing to defend Mahomes and the Chiefs overall team strategy. This preparation is crucial for their road game in Kansas City. The league's expansion of games, including a Wednesday Night opener, shows their drive to saturate the market. While the product is generally elite, officiating remains a point of contention for many fans. Hopefully the offseason changes will address these issues, but for now, the way for week one football is over and many are ready to tune in.