{
  "id": 9657864,
  "title": "Why Broncos 2025 first-round pick getting reps on defense? Vance Joseph explains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/why-broncos-2025-first-round-pick-getting-reps-on-defense-vance",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:06:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-broncos-2025-first-round-000630098.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denver Broncos' defensive coordinator Vance Joseph explained the team's strategy for their Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams. The focus will be on the Rams' passing game, particularly on wide receiver Davante Adams, who had a strong performance in their season opener against the New York Giants. Joseph emphasized that cornerback Patrick Surtain and rookie cornerback Riley Moss will be crucial in containing Adams and his teammates. The team's defense against Jacksonville didn't often see the dime package featuring Jahdae Barron, but Joseph assured that the second-year player is ready for anything this season. Barron, a 2025 first-round draft pick, had limited contributions in Week 2, but Joseph expects him to be at his best against the Rams.",
  "summary": "The Denver Broncos face a challenging assignment in Week 3 when they host the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday night football. While the Rams were beaten badly in the season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sean McVay’s team responded well to that defeat with a one-sided triumph in Week 2 over the New York Giants. Rams quarterback Matthew […] The post Why Broncos 2025 first-round pick…",
  "key_points": [
    "Denver Broncos plan to focus on Rams' passing game against Rams.",
    "Cornerbacks Patrick Surtain and rookie Riley Moss key in containing Davante Adams.",
    "Second-year defensive rookie Jahdae Barron ready for anything this season."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Broncos are preparing to utilize 2025 first-round pick Jahdae Barron as part of their defensive strategy, indicating his readiness for a more significant role this season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}