Draft Aftermath: Does the Future Broncos OL Include Kage Casey as a Starter? | Orange & Blue Today

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The episode discusses the implications of the Broncos drafting Kage Casey and his potential future role in the team's offensive line.

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down why the Broncos could not pass on Kage Casey in the fourth round — even while gambling that Justin Joly would still be on the board later. Kasey was simply too talented, too versatile, and too clean a scheme fit to ignore. Denver sees Casey as a true OL hybrid — a player who can line up at tackle in a pinch but may ultimately project as a powerful, athletic guard in Sean Payton’s system. And that raises the big question: is he the future replacement for Ben Powers. With Powers’ contract structure and age, the writing might already be on the wall. Casey’s intelligence, anchor, and movement skills give him a real shot to start as early as 2027 — or even sooner if injuries or competition open the door. This pick wasn’t just about depth. It was about succession planning. 🔥 In this episode: Why the Broncos couldn’t pass on Kage Casey at 108 How his versatility shapes his long‑term role — guard or tackle Whether he’s the heir apparent to Ben Powers Why Casey could push for a starting job as early as next season What this pick says about…

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Hosts: Cecil Lammey, Andrew Mason

Topics covered

• Broncos draft analysis
• Kage Casey
• offensive line strategy
• player versatility
• succession planning
• Ben Powers replacement

Keywords

• Kage Casey
• Broncos
• offensive line
• draft analysis
• Ben Powers
• player versatility
• Sean Payton

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Organizations: Denver, Sean Payton

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