Schlereth and Evans

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour asking a question for the Broncos fans: What kind of team are the Broncos at 8-2? Stoke lays out a plan to simplify the offense for Bo as he puts Payton on the clock. Does Sean Payton have too much faith in Bo Nix? Is he actually hurting Bo’s development? The guys have a tough discussion about Bo’s subpar play for the last few weeks before they close out the week with their survivor picks.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour unpacking everything about last night’s victory... even though it feels like a loss. Mike and Stoke discuss how the Broncos offense need to change their approach going forward and they take a moment to express gratitude for the dominant defense. They are joined by our NFL insider, James Palmer, to get some insight into the Broncos locker room and Sean Payton’s frustration with the offense. The duo wrap up the third hour talking about the play calling. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour looking for changes the Broncos need to make to jumpstart the offense, including a change in the play caller. The Morning Crew correct some Russties about the job Sean Payton has done before they wonder when a change could be made on offense. They have a discussion about how Sean Payton is handling the offense and Bo’s development. The Morning Crew finish the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the field position battle, Boo Nix, Jonah Hill, and Mike’s Morgantown story with West Virginia coming up for CU.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off today’s show reacting to a win that felt like a loss thanks to a putrid offensive showing. The guys look at the positives of last night’s game: the amazing defensive performance that shut down Brock Bowers and the Raiders. The offense was bad but will it stay bad? Is this just what the Broncos offense is this year? The Rockies finally hired a new GM that has the guys underwhelmed... but as far as the Rockies are concerned it’s a home run. The Morning Crew remind everybody that the Broncos are, in fact, 8-2 on a 7-game winning streak as they look at some red flags for the team going forward and answer some of the 6am listeners’ questions.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour looking back at one of Stink’s old freezing cold takes. Is the Broncos’ winning formula sustainable? The guys debate after hearing a bullish Stephen A talking about the AFC West race. The Morning Crew partake in the weekly Broncos fantasy matchup, who won last week’s match? Listen to find out. The Morning Crew explain what the Broncos need to do to take tonight’s game heading into the mini-bye. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up today’s show with their fearless predictions for Thursday Night Football. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting an update on Stoke’s car situation. They explain why tonight’s game against the Raiders is quietly a key game for the AFC West divisional race. The players play out some of the mini-bye pitfalls the Broncos need to avoid. The guys look at a chart that looks kinda damning for Bo but the guys find a silver lining in between the numbers. Bo was being a little belligerent, maybe Sean Payton is rubbing off on him, the Morning Crew debate the truth of his statement about how difficult it is to win in the NFL.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting Stink’s scouting report on the Raiders, what are some of the pitfalls that the Broncos have to avoid in tonight’s matchup? Mike and Stink commit Bronco blasphemy, pulling for the Raiders to rise again, Stoke tells them why they’re wrong. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they discuss how to maintain a winning streak, how to cover Stink’s favorite player from his favorite team, and how the Broncos’ defense needs to attack the Raiders’ offense.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show stressing the importance of the tonight’s game in the AFC West race. They highlight another triple double from Jokic to lead the Nuggets over the Heat. The guys give the 6am listeners a chance to hear Joel Klatt’s theory about why Bo has been better in the 4th quarter and why Bo needs to run more. The 6am Duo hear what Bo and Pete Carroll have to say about tonight’s game, as well as David Adelman giving Nuggets fans a key reminder. The 6am Duo give the 6am listeners a chance to hear what Dan Orlovsky had to say about Bo’s clutch gene and the young receivers on the Broncos to wrap up the first hour. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour talking about the deadline and debating the value of trading for a WR. The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL insider, Dan Orlovsky, to get his breakdown of Bo’s game in Houston and the trade deadline inaction from the Broncos. Stoke hatches a plan to take some money out of Stink’s pocket before he debates with the gospel of Evans. The Morning Crew wrap up today’s show getting an update on Stoke’s car troubles and giving a couple of guests a bit of a spotlight. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour going through trade deadline what-if's before they are joined by Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst, Joel Klatt, to get his take on the Broncos’ offense as a QB who has worked with Sean Payton and to get his take on CU football as an alumnus. Mike, Mark, and Stoke unpack their interview with Joel Klatt, his analysis of CU’s problems in particular. Cecil Lammey paid Mike one of the great compliments of sports radio, Mike tells us about it before Stink tells everybody about the lost TV pilot about his life.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour to get the big guy’s opinion on the Broncos standing pat at the NFL’s trade deadline. The guys discuss the playmaking potential of the Broncos offense in the wake of the trade deadline. They tell their intimidating coach stories. They chop it up about throwing hands before addressing the problems that CU Buffs football is facing. The morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the Broncos’ place in a tougher AFC after the deadline, the benefit of Barron, why Thursday Night isn’t a trap game in Bo’s own words, and Stink’s favorite player. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show talking about a trade deadline come and gone without a move, do you agree with the decision to stand pat? Mike tells Stoke why he’s happy the Broncos didn’t try to trade for a wide receiver, of all things. They get a bit of insight into Sean Payton’s process for game planning and they point out an issue with it. The 6am Duo get the listeners on the text line and YouTube chat involved in the show to wrap up the first hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour breaking down why Evan Engram has underwhelmed this season. Mike plays a game with Stink and Stoke: Pick Your Saint, where the guys pick which available player on Sean Payton’s old team they would want on the Broncos by the deadline. They discuss the deadline as the Raiders just made a move that could help the Broncos’ chances at avoiding a trap game. The Morning Crew wrap up today’s show previewing the Broncos’ matchup on Thursday Night Football.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour previewing the Broncos’ game against the Raiders this Thursday night. Grumpy Sean was out in force yesterday and they guys dole out blame for the special teams issues that have been going on for the last few weeks. They highlight the Nuggets’ newfound depth as they discuss the Bruce Brown led bench unit in the Nuggets’ win over the Kings. The guys talk about the NFL putting the “dead” in deadline. Stink analyzes the Dre Greenlaw effect in full in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown.   

HOUR 2

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show previewing today’s NFL trade deadline. What are the Broncos’ biggest needs? Will they even make a move? The 6am Duo get the 6am listeners involved by taking some texts about the short Raider week and the play calling. They hear from Grumpy Sean Payton. The guys decipher who the culprit in many of the special teams SNAFU’s truly is. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insight into the Broncos’ trade deadline plans.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour reveling in the place the Broncos find themselves in; 1st place in the AFC West on a 6-game winning streak, and it has Mike high enough on the Broncos to go Full Ferguson. They break down nipple protection and go-balls. The special teams haven’t been good for a few weeks and San Payton has officially put the third phase on notice... but is he referring to the special teams coordinator or the players? There are some Broncos fans who the offense has left wanting, the guys talk down the Bo haters to remind them of what the Broncos’ sophomore QB does well and why they should still Bolieve. Mike takes a victory lap on some of his takes to wrap up today’s show.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour going through the 4th quarter recipe for the Broncos and debating whether Bo needs to run more. They lay out the plan for the rest of a lost season for Coach Prime. The guys highlight the performance of the defense, particularly the effort from Kris Abrams-Draine filling in for PS2. Mike, Stoke, and Stink wrap up the third hour taking Stink to task about a peculiar comment he made on the call for Raiders vs Jaguars.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth to get his take on another comeback win before he gives his scouting report on the Broncos’ next opponent. The guys debate and break down what was different about the Broncos in the 4th quarter once again. The Morning Crew express gratitude for the Broncos’ 7-2 record before Stink gets clarification on Mike’s nebulous rules of Style Points. Mike, Mark, and Stoke wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory covering the turnaround of the Broncos, the amazing job of the defense, a preview of Thursday Night Football, and the AFC West race.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show heaping praise on the Broncos’ young, clutch QB for coming through in winning time once again. The guys address the CJ Stroud concussion, the consequences and the what-ifs, before they highlight how the defense played without PS2. The special teams were not-so-special yesterday in Houston and Sean Payton has officially put the third phase on notice. The guys give Kris Abrams-Draine his flowers for his solid performance with PS2 absent. The guys explain why they're not worried about the Broncos’ performances through many games in light of their 7-2 record as they discuss their expectations.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with some breaking news that has some local ties. The guys check the injury report and they see another key guy that will be missing in Houston. Mike and Stoke face off in their weekly Broncos fantasy matchup, this time with Stink, but who will need his counsel more, Mike or Stoke? The Broncos may suddenly be thin at corner but they’re strong at another position that’s been a issue for them for years. The Morning Crew make their survivor picks. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the week with their fearless picks for the big weekend of sports ahead.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with Stink getting an update on Stoke’s car situation, Stink giving us some insight into his weekend in Vegas, and a breakdown on how the Broncos can beat the Texans. They discuss the importance of sweeping the Raiders this year. The guys are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, to get some insight into the Broncos’ opponent, how it can affect the trade deadline, and what it means for the AFC West race. Mike, Stink, and Stoke close out the third hour getting the listeners involved by answering their “Is It Just Me’s” on the text line and the YouTube chat.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth telling us about his sermon to the pastors before they discuss an “Is It Just Me” about Bo Nix possibly playing himself into the MVP conversation. Debating whether they trust the Broncos offense after the Cowboys game or if it’s fool’s gold. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover Sean Payton showing a bit of maturity, their concern about Abrams-Draine, the best signing of the offseason, and the case against an old Parcells maxim.  

HOUR 1

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with the top stories of the day like the Broncos’ brand new 41-year-old tight end, the Nuggets’ inconceivable depth, and the Cinderella story coming out of the World Series. The Morning Crew is back together for the weekly Triva Challenge from The Drive, how will they do at full strength? They address some other show-on-show violence. The Morning crew wrap up today’s show listening to the best audio of the morning after giving Stoke just a little more grief.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour recapping Stoke’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Mike tries to get out of some of his BS before they discuss the underrated signing of 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis. The guys have been off all morning between Stoke’s novelty coffee mug and Stink being suspiciously well put together, Mike gets to the bottom if it. The Morning Crew finish the third hour trying to come up with some stories Stink can tell at a church speaking engagement before they wonder if we’re making a mountain out a mole hill when it comes to the Texans.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth giving some more grief to Stoke about being late before they pivot to Marcedes Lewis. He may have lost his best player but is this a golden opportunity for Vance Joseph to prove he has what it takes to be a head coach again? They hear what Dan Orlovsky had to say about the Texans’ defense, how many points are realistic for the Broncos on Sunday? They chat about the true GOAT of the NBA before they enter 4 Down Territory where they cover Lewis’ longevity, a player’s first-time scoring, Aqib Talib Bolieves, and the First Lady of the Indianapolis Colts talks ball.  

Mike Evans kicks off today’s show all alone, he talks about 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis joining the Broncos practice squad, he recaps the Nuggets’ big night, and he tells us why we should enjoy an already great World Series while we can. Mike updates everybody on the Stoke situation before he hears what his first love, Joel Klatt, had to say about Bo’s development and the “Fire Deion” movement. The hardest working man in Denver radio finally joins the program to explain why he was late. Stoke lets everything out, venting a little bit more about his Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with Stink trying to get Mike to contradict himself as the guys debate how much the stats matter compared to the eye test. They are joined by our ESPN NFL Insider, Dan Orlovsky, to get his breakdown on the Broncos’ offense against the Cowboys, a scouting report on the Texans’ defense, and an update on the AFC West landscape. Did the young WR’s like Tryo Franklin and Pat Bryant show enough to make the Broncos stop shopping? The Morning Crew wrap up today’s show talking about Aidan Hutchinson's new megadeal.   

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with some good news about Pat Surtain II in the headlines. They are joined by Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst, Joel Klatt, to get his breakdown of the Broncos’ dominating effort over the Cowboys and the fans calling for Deion Sanders’ job at CU. The Morning Crew looks ahead to the Broncos’ matchup against Houston and the #1 defense in the NFL, can the Broncos follow up their offensive explosion in H-Town? Mike, Stink, and Stoke finish the third hour getting the listeners on the text line and YouTube chat involved.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth to discuss Pat Surtain II’s injury while he’s still being held off of injured reserve. They give Cecil a bit of grief while they chat about Victor Olofsson's first career hat trick. The Broncos have been shopping around tight ends and the guys look at options from a bunch of scuffling teams. Stoke vents about Jahdae Barron and he breaks down all of Kris Abrams-Draine's snaps against the Cowboys. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover a great week of practice, Howard Jones, and Sutton becoming the mentor .

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show looking forward to Halloween coming up this Friday. The Broncos have been shopping in a very thin TE market, should they go with the rookie? Mike recaps the wild 8-4 Avs win New Jersey before the guys recap the Blue Jays’ bounce back Game 4 victory. The guys hear from a couple of Broncos we don’t normally get to hear from before they take a moment to appreciate Nathan MacKinnon’s greatness with the Avs. The 6am Duo show some love to Vance Joseph and respond to the early birds on the text line and YouTube chat at the end of the first hour. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour lauding the effort the Broncos’ receivers put into their blocking. Mike asks Stink if this type of performance is sustainable or if it was just the benefit of playing a dreadful Cowboys defense. The guys look ahead to the Chiefs game with the news that the Broncos will be missing Pat Surtain II for their pivotal first matchup with KC. The guys give some love to a fan who sent a jersey in to get signed before Mike takes a Telestrator quiz. Mike tells one of The Fan’s writers why he should be careful about what he wishes for when it comes to CU football’s leadership. The Morning Crew wrap up the show hearing the best audio of the morning.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour debating how to handle PS2’s injury, should they put him on injured reserve? Should Kris Abrams-Draine or Jahdae Barron start in his place? Mike highlights Jamal Murray’s hot start to the season after a 40 point night against the Timberwolves. Bo Nix had a great rookie season and the numbers say he’s on pace to be even better. Stink breaks down how the Broncos ran roughshod over the Cowboys in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth, who gives his take on the Broncos’ best option for Pat Surtain II’s injury. They discuss Jamal Murray’s chances to make an All Star game this season. Stink and Stoke debate where Jahdae Barron should play in Pat Surtain II’s absence, should he play outside or should he stay in the slot? Stoke breaks down the Broncos’  RPO game, along with a few plays from the young WR’s that stood out to him in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show giving Bronco fans an update on Pat Surtain II’s injury, highlighting an all-star performance from Jamal Murray, and recapping an instant classic World Series Game 3. They discuss the options the Broncos have to handle PS2’s injury with a tough stretch of games ahead of the Broncos. They highlight how routine a triple double is to Jokic anymore. Stoke gives a preview for his Telestrator Tuesday breakdown before they hear why Sean Payton didn’t rock the Broncos throwback gear. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insight into the timeline and options the Broncos have for Pat Surtain II’s injury.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour highlighting the offensive line’s performance that paved the way for the offense’s best game of the season. We're talkin’ about practice, the Broncos’ best week of practice all season according to some reports, did getting back to routine help the Broncos’ great performance? Is there any team in the AFC that’s head-and-shoulders above the Broncos, or can the Broncos truly hang with anyone in the AFC? The Morning Crew wraps up Reaction Monday gauging their concern level for Pat Surtain’s injury. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour breaking down what the win over the Cowboys means for the Broncos and what it does for a young team’s confidence. They discuss the issues that the CU Buffs are going through after getting whooped in Utah. They parse through the headlines like the world series, Nuggets’ get right game, and the Avs’ bad weekend. The guys tell the stubborn Sean Payton haters why the Cowboys win still matters. The guys praise Bo’s poise after the opening drive interception and what it means for the young QB.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth giving his take on the huge win. Mike wonders if this is the turning point for the offense. The guys break down the play calling from Sean Payton against the Cowboys. The rookie class had a breakout game, the Morning Crew go in-depth on Jahdae Barron’s performance after Pat Surtain got sidelined. The Morning Crew hit halftime in 4 Down Territory where they cover unorthodox motivation for the Broncos, the revelation of Dobbins at RB, the happenings around the NFL, feedback from the treehouse gang, and 168 million dollars in buyouts. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show celebrating the Broncos’ dominant win over the Cowboys and mourning the end of Coach Prime’s honeymoon period. They heap praise on Bo Nix for his best performance of the season. They discuss how the defense looked when Pat Surtain went out of the game and Mike has a big red flag about PS2’s running mate. The 6am Duo wrap up the first hour answering some messages from the 6am listeners and viewers. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour bouncing between the Broncos’ upcoming game and the Nuggets and Avalanche games last night. Mike and Stoke face off in their weekly Broncos fantasy matchup, who won last week? Who will win this week? The Morning Crew make their survivor picks for this NFL weekend before Mike and Stoke make their fearless prediction for the whole wide world of sports this weekend.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour breaking down how the Broncos can stifle the Dallas offense. They discuss the disappointing Nuggets loss to open the season and they gauge their concern-o-meter about the Avs after they had to scramble to salvage a point. Mike and Stoke are joined by our NFL insider, James Palmer, to get him to expand on his comments about Payton’s offense becoming predictable, the Cowboys' offense, how the trade deadline will go, and the Chiefs' standing in the AFC. Mike and Stoke wrap up the third hour with some “Is It Just Me’s” about the play calling.  

HOUR 2

HOUR 1

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour we react to the updates in the illegal gambling case that has local ties. What is the latest on the story and is it already too late to fix the corruption with sports gambling? We get an update on another sports gambling story that broke today and recall the Jontay Porter story from last year. Its Thursday so that means its trivia time! How will the pack do today as they take on The Drive! What was the best audio of the day? Sean Payton reacts to the Russell Wilson tweet, what's the deal with all his screen passes, and was the Dre Greenlaw ruling another example of the NFL going against Payton?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with Sean Payton reacting to Rusell Wilson’s tweet. He claims he did not mention him in his comments whatsoever, do our guys buy what coach Payton is saying? An update on the Dre Greenlaw situation and what Sean has heard about it. Bo Nix wants to get off to faster starts. How can the Broncos make that happen this weekend? We got a big update on the arrest surrounding Colorado legend Chauncey Billups. The guys react to the news and ask what leads these former athletes to go down this road.    

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth reacting to the news of Chauncey Billups being arrested. Sean Payton responded to Russell Wilsons tweet. Did Sean really take a shot at his former QB or was it taken out of context? What are the expectations for the Denver Nuggets as they get ready to tip-off? A familiar face is coming back to Empower Field, did the Broncos make a mistake letting him go? Someone asked the burning question, what's up with all of the screens the Broncos use?  We enter four down territory to close out the second hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with an update on the Payton-Russ drama before they dig into the Broncos’ next matchup. The guys give the 6am listeners a chance to hear what Joel Klatt had to say about game planning, the deep ball, and Sean Payton as a coach.  We listen to Sean Payton give updates on the Dre Greenlaw situation. The Broncos young signal caller reacts to making history, and we get BREAKING NEWS regarding a well-known Colorado legend.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour talking about the Broncos offensive struggles. What needs to change immediately in order for everyone to feel better about this team? What did we make of Dre Greenlaw's rookie mistake that got him suspended? We were joined by Dan Orlovsky to break down the wild comeback against New York.  What was the difference between Bo Nix in the first quarter and fourth? What can Dan point to for the Broncos offensive struggles? What's the deal with all the screen plays from this offense? Where is Bo Nix currently in his development? We react to some of the best sounds from this morning and hear from the one true goat of Basketball.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour reacting to the Dre Greenlaw suspension. Is the NFL setting a precedent by upholding the suspension? The Avs had an overtime loss to Utah what did Coach Bednar attribute the loss to? Christian Bruan signed a big extension this week. What does his extension say about the Nuggets current championship window? We’re joined by Joel Klatt to breakdown the Broncos game against New York. What changed from the first quarter to the fourth? Is Sean Payton is a vanity play caller, and is that holding back this Broncos offense? Is the lack of a deep ball threat making this offense too predictable?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth getting his take on Dre Greenlaw’s tissue-paper soft suspension being upheld before they cover the Avs overtime loss to the Mammoth. Stink relishes a moment to dive into the Russ-Payton beef after Russ finally fired back at Payton on Twitter. The guys discuss accountability for Sean Payton and the Broncos offense after The Drive criticized the Broncos' coach. The Morning Crew finishes the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover Nik Bonitto's spot with Sean Payton's favorite podcaster, Kay Adams.