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On the latest episode of "The Danny Picard Show," Danny reacts to all things NFL after Week 2, and looks ahead to Week 3. Danny gives his "Unofficial Official Power Rankings," all while wondering when the Dianna Russini tell-all podcast could drop, adding another obstacle to the New England Patriots' defense of the AFC Championship. Plus, Danny shares his thoughts on the upcoming MLB Postseason, and whether or not the Boston Red Sox should be putting Garrett Crochet on the Playoff roster.0:00 - Intro4:20 - Danny reviews the Stop & Shop renovations in Southie5:21 - Boston must address delivery drivers on mopeds and scooters9:03 - Reviewing "Pic's Pick" for Week 210:21 - Should Patriots be concerned about Drake Maye?20:11 - Week 3 is a Must-Win for Patriots in Jacksonville26:11 - Waiting for the Dianna Russini Tell-All Podcast35:31 - Danny's "Unofficial Official NFL Power Rankings"53:25 - Should the Red Sox be rushing Crochet back for the Postseason?Please smash that SUBSCRIBE button, LIKE, and leave a COMMENT!Follow Danny on instagram: https://instagram.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@dannypicardFollow Danny on X: https://x.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedannypicardshowhttps://dannypicard.comhttps://notorioustake.com#NFL #DannyPicard #sports

0:00 - If the Broncos lose to the Rams, do we need to have a little perspective since the Rams are the betting favorites to win the Super Bowl? If the Broncos lose and keep it close, will there be any moral victories?15:17 - Supposedly, there's a bit of beef between Mike McDonald and Sean Payton stemming back to the 2024 season. It explains why the Broncos have been so strict about phone usage/social media rules during training camp recently.29:17 - Seth Wickersham is in town tonight! He'll be at the Tattered Cover on Colfax promoting his new book "Be On That Hill." He caught up with us this morning. Does he have any insight into the McDonald vs Payton beef? How about Drew Brees supposedly returning to the Broncos for the AFC Championship? Did he know anything about that when he was embedded with Sean Payton?

0:00 - Did the Broncos contact Drew Brees before the AFC Championship game? Or was it the other way around. Drew Brees himself said recently that HE reached out to the Broncos and floated the idea of playing QB in place of the injured Bo Nix. This story keeps getting stranger and stranger...15:50 - Can Schefty offer some clarity about the Brees/Broncos timeline? What are Schefty's takeaways from the Rams dominant performance of the Giants last night? Will the Broncos be able to beat that Rams squad? And most importantly, Schefty's can stop giving him kisses during out interview.32:59 - Did you see how RELIEVED Davis Webb looked after the game on Sunday? That guy is under SO MUCH pressure!Also, don't ask Vic which tools are which. He recently learned that he knows absolutely nothing about tools (except the 4 HUGE tools on this show)(One last time, apologies that you can't hear the music at the start of the segment. I mashed up the Vikings LB who talks like an auctioneer with "Look at Me Now" during Busta Rhymes' verse when he really starts rapping fast)

Historian Scott Perry joins us and recounts that the Denver Broncos underwent a decisive transformation into a winning franchise. Scott frames the conversation around his book, NFL Since 1970, which provides a visual record of franchise standings. The transformation began in 1976, a pivotal turning point. The team struggled in the 1960s and early 1970s, with frequent losses and few major achievements. I describe how the franchise rose to prominence by winning the AFC Championship in 1977 and later claiming Super Bowl victories, including back-to-back titles under John Elway.He emphasizes the franchise's sustained success across decades and notes that Denver ranked eighth or better in every completed decade from 1970 through 2019. I place the Broncos' rise within the larger context of the AFL–NFL merger and the evolving structure of the league. We invite listeners to consult the show notes for a link to my book, which provides the full narrative and the statistics that underpin these conclusions.Make sure to check out Scott's web pages at https://nflsince1970.com/Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-StarsDrop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.comMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their offense. How can the Broncos avoid their slow starts to seasons, games, and drives? Will the Broncos' defense continue to make up for all the Broncos' three-and-outs on offense? We hear from Colin Cowherd on the NFL being a "what have you done for me weekly" league when it comes to Bo Nix, coaches falling out of love with players, and more. Is Sean Payton allowed to "fall out of love" with Bo Nix after hyping him up and calling his shot after drafting him 12th overall? Today's "Three Count" features Drew Brees' side of the story when considering coming out of retirement to play for the Broncos in the AFC Championship, the Rockies ending their 8-game losing streak last night, and Bruce Brown signing a training camp contract with the New York Knicks. We react to the Avalanche's media day press conferences today. We hear from Nathan MacKinnon on being more even-keeled after losses and realizing it's a long season. 

Ben Maller talks about the rage being directed at Texas QB Arch Manning for enjoying an AI video is warranted, Mets owner Steve Cohen telling Pete Alonso "This is your home", Drew Brees working out for the Broncos before the AFC Championship, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Chiefs beating the Broncos, Drew Brees almost came out of retirement and Todd Monken confirms Watson as Week 2 starter! Download PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NIGHTCAP 00:00 - Introduction05:50 - Chiefs beat Broncos33:20 - Broncos attempted to call Drew Brees out of retirement43:30 - Todd Monken says DeShaun Watson will start week 2 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We compare the Giants and Jets' ground success to the Chiefs' win, analyze Adam Schefter's report on Drew Brees nearly un-retiring for the Broncos' AFC Championship game, and review Mike Florio's explanation of why that couldn't happen. Next, we address Malik Nabers feeling unsure despite medical clearance, leading into Jerry's update featuring Ben Rice's tie-breaker, an Aaron Judge homer, and Howie Rose calling near-miss foul balls for Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. We round out the hour with sounds from the Chiefs beating the Broncos, Aaron Glenn evaluating Geno's Sunday performance, John Harbaugh on tackling Nabers, and a final look at Mets fans cheering Pete Alonso at the expense of booing their own pitcher.

Hour 3 opens up with Isaac and Suke discussing the top headlines of the day including week 1 of the NFL. The guys discuss the Broncos actively recruiting Drew Brees to play in the AFC Championship game last year after Bo Nix got injured. Later, the guys chat about the Ohio State/Texas game and what to make of Arch Manning and the Longhorns after the win. The guys discuss College Gameday and how it has changed.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Chiefs Monday Night football game, which resulted in an embarrassing defeat for Denver. Was this game a one-off, or is this a trend of what's to come? Could the Broncos fall to 0-3 with Jacksonville and the Rams as the Broncos' next two opponents? What were the guys' impressions of Davis Webb's first game calling plays for the Broncos? We hear from Sean Payton on how it feels to lose when not calling the plays. Why were the Broncos not able to find success with Nik Bonitto going up against an undrafted rookie left tackle? Where was Jaylen Waddle, and how did the Broncos not get him involved more? Today's "Three Count" includes the report that Drew Brees contemplated coming out of retirement to play for the Broncos in the AFC Championship and Arch Manning releasing an apology after being in hot water for laughing about an AI video of his coach and Holly Rowe. Where would the guys have the Broncos ranked in the grand scheme of things in the NFL after Week 1? 

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon tell you how much trouble the Broncos in after getting dominated by the Chiefs. What’s the biggest question about Patrick Mahomes coming off MNF? Maybe DeShaun Watson is the Browns "away" QB, and Shedeur Sanders is their "home" QB. And something just doesn't add up about Drew Brees possibly playing for the Broncos in last season’s AFC Championship game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - The fellas started hour 3 of the program by attempting the impossible. Could they find any POSITIVES in last night's Broncos game? Were there any silver linings at all? Any positive takeaways whatsoever??16:02 - Can Adam Schefter make sense of last night's brutal Broncos bashing? Can HE find a shred of positivity in the wreckage? Also, before the game, Schefty casually dropped a report that the Broncos attempted to sign Drew Brees before the AFC Championship game, and Sean Payton had no knowledge of it. That seems impossible. How did Sean have NO idea about it at all?33:59 - We still haven't quite nailed the Broncos positivity thing, so...third time's a charm. MAYBE we can find something this time.

0:00 - Well that was no fun at all. The Broncos looked helpless, hopeless, and hapless against the Chiefs last night on Monday Night Football. Vic wasn't kidding. Arrowhead is a house of horrors for this team. Man, where do we even begin?14:44 - Let's attempt to make sense of last night's Denver Debacle. We'll start our Broncos Autopsy at the beginning. Sean Payton said it himself - he didn't like how they started. And it was all downhill from there.44:43 - Adam Schefter just casually reported an insane story last night on Monday Night Countdown. He said the Broncos contacted Drew Brees last year and asked him if he wanted to join the team for the AFC Championship. BUT, Sean Payton had no knowledge of it until the offseason. Some of his staffers offered Drew the opportunity without Sean's knowledge. HUH?? 

Can Adam Schefter make sense of last night's brutal Broncos bashing? Can HE find a shred of positivity in the wreckage? Also, before the game, Schefty casually dropped a report that the Broncos attempted to sign Drew Brees before the AFC Championship game, and Sean Payton had no knowledge of it. That seems impossible. How did Sean have NO idea about it at all?

Are the Steelers going to end up trading Joey Porter Jr? It sure feels like that is the road we are going down. What happened to get us here? We have seen reports that they are quite far apart financially. Why don't the Steelers value their best corner? Is there a Joey Porter Sr. tie-in here that we haven't heard about yet? A random Lions ‘reporter' suggests Detroit will be the team that trades for Joey Porter Jr. NFL QB turned CBS Sports analyst Ben DiNucci joined the show. Ben agreed with Mike McCarthy that the offense looked a little ‘herky-jerky' on Sunday, but explained why September football tends to be a little bit sloppy. He said a few of the things he saw from Aaron Rodgers was a ‘breath of fresh air' even though the team only scored 20 points. How much fault should DK Metcalf hold for the numbers not looking a little bit better? Ben said the production we saw from Pat Freiermuth on Sunday is a calling-card of the McCarthy offense and matches up what Mike has done with his teams in Green Bay and Dallas. The guys asked Ben about the Drew Brees story that broke last night – that the Broncos, who signed Ben before the AFC Championship game, reached out to Brees about his availability following the injury to Bo Nix. Ben said Rodgers looked ‘comfortable' and ‘healthy' on Sunday and we couldn't say that a lot last season.

NFL QB turned CBS Sports analyst Ben DiNucci joined the show. Ben agreed with Mike McCarthy that the offense looked a little ‘herky-jerky' on Sunday, but explained why September football tends to be a little bit sloppy. He said a few of the things he saw from Aaron Rodgers was a ‘breath of fresh air' even though the team only scored 20 points. How much fault should DK Metcalf hold for the numbers not looking a little bit better? Ben said the production we saw from Pat Freiermuth on Sunday is a calling-card of the McCarthy offense and matches up what Mike has done with his teams in Green Bay and Dallas. The guys asked Ben about the Drew Brees story that broke last night – that the Broncos, who signed Ben before the AFC Championship game, reached out to Brees about his availability following the injury to Bo Nix. Ben said Rodgers looked ‘comfortable' and ‘healthy' on Sunday and we couldn't say that a lot last season.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their all-out preview of the Broncos and Chiefs Monday Night football game. What are Phil's biggest keys to victory for the Broncos tonight? We revisit our conversation with Kansas City's Dusty Likins and his thoughts on an undrafted free agent starting at left tackle, Steve Spagnuolo having to call one of the best games of his career, and more. Do the Chiefs finally have a "dude" at running back after never having a 1,000-yard rusher during Mahomes' time in Kansas City? Will the Chiefs be able to draw the Broncos' defense in with the run game to be able to take shots with the pass game? 9News meteorologist Chris Bianchi joins the show to discuss how weather will impact the game tonight. How will the reinvented Chiefs offense and defense look tonight? We wrap up the show reacting to the breaking news that Drew Brees considered coming out of retirement to play for the Broncos in the AFC Championship and the guys sharing their predictions for the Broncos season opener. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Après Govnr's Park. The guys start out their preview of the Broncos and Chiefs Monday Night Football game. Do the Broncos have the edge at quarterback with Patrick Mahomes coming off major knee surgery? Is Mahomes no longer the "boogeyman" in the AFC West? Zach and Phil react to Patrick Surtain's letter to the Players Tribune. Zach reads direct quotes from the piece on the silence in the locker room directly after the AFC Championship. Surtain shares about his journey of getting acclimated to Denver after not knowing much before moving here. We recap the crazy weekend in the NFL, including the Vikings coming back to beat the Packers with a backup quarterback, the shootout between the Bills and Texans in Houston, and Derrick Henry scoring 3 touchdowns. We hear from a pissed-off Deion Sanders from the locker room after Colorado's big win over Weber State. Is Deion right to be upset with certain aspects of his team even though it wasn't a close game? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hear from Vance Joseph, Zach Allen, and Nik Bonitto on the absence of Jonathon Cooper, replacing him with Jonah Ellis, and more. Who needs to step up the most without Cooper? Phil shares his thoughts on what Patrick Mahomes will bring in 2026. We hear from VJ, Que Robinson, and Jonah Ellis on the challenges Patrick Mahomes brings. Should we expect the same Mahomes who extends plays and makes off-schedule plays? Zach shares his "stats and facts" when it comes to tonight's Broncos and Chiefs Monday Night football game. Will Travis Kelce make history tonight and become number 2 in all-time tight end receiving yards? Who is this Chiefs defense after losing so much of their production from last season? We share the Broncos' latest injury report and which players will be inactive. We react to Patrick Surtain's letter to the Players Tribune. Zach reads direct quotes from the piece on the silence in the locker room directly after the AFC Championship. Surtain shares about his journey of getting acclimated to Denver after not knowing much before moving here. 

Episode 234:The Foxx Den Sports Podcast is breaking down the entire AFC for the 2026 NFL season! Who wins each division, which teams make the NFL Playoffs, and who ultimately represents the AFC in the Super Bowl?The Podfather, Gannon, Kellen, and Clay make their official 2026 NFL predictions for every team in the AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, and AFC West — and there are some HUGE disagreements.Can the Buffalo Bills finally make their Super Bowl run? Are the Kansas City Chiefs still dangerous enough to survive the AFC? Could the Denver Broncos claim the No. 1 seed? Are the Houston Texans ready to explode? And could the Jacksonville Jaguars actually become the surprise team of the conference?We give projected records for every AFC team before building our complete playoff brackets through the Wild Card Round, Divisional Round and AFC Championship Game.

In Hour 4...NFL talk! A look at the Broncos season schedule. How many games can Denver win? Which teams, if any, are better than the Broncos in the AFC? Do the Broncos have a target on their backs after winning 14 games and earning the #1 seed? Are the Chargers finally for real? What are realistic expectations for the Broncos this season? AFC Championship? AFC Divisional? Plus, more college football talk, as Colorado, Colorado State and Air Force all won in their season openers. Can the Buffs win 6 games this season? Mike Rice and Justin Adams join the guys at the end of the show for some cross-talk. 

E, Mario and Buckeye B talk week 1 college football, SEC lawsuit against LSU, expectations for Ohio State as they enter the college football season. And they give their predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games before the start of the NFL season. This and much more of this episode.

What's up everyone?! The guys are back again for the 2026-27 NFL Season! Listen in on this episode where Dan, Sree, and Chad predict the Over/Under win totals for all 16 AFC teams. Listen until the end to hear their AFC Championship matchup and who they think will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl!

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys kick off the show by reacting to something ESPN put out for the Denver Broncos. What are some sure-fire investments for every team? Are the Broncos guaranteed to win double-digit games? Will they find themselves in the AFC Championship game? Can Cecil's guy win the offensive rookie of the year award? We hear from Sean Payton! Why did they let go of Justin Joly? Did they think they could get him back on their practice squad? Is his reasoning enough to take away the frustration of them letting him go? Cale Makar and Joe Sakic talked yesterday. Did Cale feel responsible for resetting the market? Was it Cale or the Avs that wanted to get an eight-year deal done? The Rockies are on another major losing skid. How did last night's game go? Is another 100-loss season all but guaranteed at this point? Where did the Broncos find themselves on a national outlets tier list?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by reacting to something ESPN put out for the Denver Broncos. What are some sure-fire investments for every team? Are the Broncos guaranteed to win double-digit games? Will they find themselves in the AFC Championship game? Can Cecil's guy win the offensive rookie of the year award? We hear from Sean Payton! Why did they let go of Justin Joly? Did they think they could get him back on their practice squad? Is his reasoning enough to take away the frustration of them letting him go? Cale Makar and Joe Sakic talked yesterday. Did Cale feel responsible for resetting the market? Was it Cale or the Avs that wanted to get an eight-year deal done? We got some news coming out of Kroenke Sports and entertainment. Which franchise did they just purchase? What could that mean for their other teams here locally?

Former Chiefs offensive lineman and Bleav in Chiefs host Joe Valerio joins us to look back on catching passes from Joe Montana and Kansas City's memorable 1993 AFC Championship run. We then turn to 2026, discussing Kenneth Walker's arrival, the evolution of the Chiefs' offence, young players to watch and whether Patrick Mahomes can lead Kansas City back after a rare down year. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials⁠⁠⁠⁠. Remember it's 18+ T&Cs Apply - Always Gamble Responsibly. Follow us on our socials and let us know what you think: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do we all believe that CJ Stroud will be the reason they don't make to the AFC Championship game…?!

Bart talks about the problem the Jets had in the 2010 AFC Championship, Jaxson Dart's possible injury concerns, and much more.

Bart Scott joins Craig Carton to discuss his friendship with Ray Rice and their shared high school Hall of Fame journey. He breaks down the defensive errors during the Jets' AFC Championship loss and shares a bizarre story about his namesake bleachers being stolen for scrap metal in Detroit. 01:27 - Kitchen Cabaret Garlic Knot 03:35 - Stolen Bleachers In Detroit 06:07 - Ray Rice's Post-NFL Legacy 11:48 - Penn State Drug Ring 16:33 - Jets' AFC Championship Breakdown

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by listening to what Sean Payton had to say about Davis Webb. How did he see the play calling after one game? What does it take to get into a rhythm as a play caller? We hear from Stidham. What did he think of his performance? Is there really a backup QB battle? Did Stiddy do enough to erase the mess that was the AFC Championship game? Did Sam Ehlinger make enough plays to keep a backup battle alive? Have the Broncos shifted their defensive mentality? What did VJ do differently in this game that might lead to more turnovers? We check out X to close the hour!

The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we dive into our AFC Bold Predictions, breaking down every division from the AFC East to the AFC West. Which teams are being slept on? Who are we buying or selling? And which teams have a real shot at making a run?We also give our early AFC Championship predictions, and briefly talking about the new NBA Schedule before wrapping things up with Songs of the Week.With bold takes, real debates, and plenty of sports talk, this episode brings the Run It Up energy across the NFL and basketball.Timestamps:00:57 Please Subscribe :)01:41 NBA Schedule Drop13:19 AFC Bold Predictions13:24 AFC NORTH30:20 AFC WEST42:11 AFC SOUTH53:51 AFC EAST1:02:45 Josh Allen Debate1:10:02 AFC Chip Predictions1:16:31 Songs of the WeekSongs of the Week:Najee - Lately by Hurricane WisdomJalaal - Layoo by KillaMoeFollow Najee on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Najeeadams_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jalaal on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JSandy45_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RunItUpPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run It Up Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RunItUpPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run It Up Podcast on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RunItUpPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

0:00 - Friday Night Preseason Football is as good as it gets. Broncos being their preseason campaign on the road at Atlanta TAHNIGHT. What will we be looking for tonight? Wins and losses don't matter in preseason. So what DOES matter?14:42 - Yesterday, all 30 NBA teams released their full schedule. And the Nuggets one actually isn't terrible! The traveling and back-to-backs isn't as brutal as it was last year. Vic's complaining actually worked! 33:28 - Two things we'll be focused on throughout the preseason: QB and RB. Can Stiddy shake off his AFC Championship backwards pass demons, or will Ehlinger overtake him? Can Jonah Coleman establish himself as a power back who adds depth to the roster?(BTW, in case our singing didn't make it clear, we were jamming to "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers coming back from commercial break.

0:00 - Bo Nix won't suit up for the Broncos tomorrow in Atlanta. We assume Stiddy will get the start, since he's currently listed as 2nd on the depth chart. Does Ehlinger have a shot to pass him on the depth chart? Can he earn that backup job this preseason?More importantly, does it matter? If Ehlinger played in the AFC Championship instead of Stiddy, do you think the Broncos would've looked significantly better?16:59 - Russell Westbrook officially announced his retirement. For some reason, he was hated by many NBA fans throughout his NBA career. What made him so unlikeable? Heck, we could've used him on last year's Nuggets team! He would've gotten in Jaden McDaniels' face during the playoffs, that's for sure. He didn't take any crap from anyone.35:31 - NFL.com released their pre-preseason rankings. They ranked the Broncos as the 2nd best team in the NFL!

Disaster strikes for the Washington Commanders and we're breaking down exactly what happened, with Laremy Tunsil what it means for the season, and what the Commanders should do next.We'll cover the latest Washington Commanders news, training camp updates, roster battles, injury analysis, and then give our full AFC Preview with predictions for every division, playoff teams, and our AFC Championship picks.If you're a Commanders fan, this is the show you need before the season heats up.Timestamps00:00 - Disaster strikes: breaking news03:00 - Injury impact and reaction15:00 - What now for Washington?25:00 - Latest Commanders camp news35:00 - NFC East impact40:00 - AFC North preview52:00 - AFC East preview62:00 - AFC South & AFC West preview70:00 - Playoff predictions and fan questionsSubscribe for weekly Washington Commanders coverage, live streams, NFL analysis, and UK Commanders content.#WashingtonCommanders #Commanders #NFL #JaydenDaniels #AFCPreview #NFLPredictions #CommandersNews #TrainingCamp #OPSS #54thWashington Commanders, Commanders news, Washington Commanders news today, Commanders breaking news, Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders podcast, NFL podcast, Commanders injury update, Washington training camp, AFC preview, AFC predictions, NFL 2026 predictions, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, AFC playoff predictions, NFL preseason, One Point Safety Show

0:00 - Vic caught with with Wil Lutz after practice the other day. What was it like trying to kick a FG in the middle of a snowglobe? (not to keep bringing up painful AFC Championship game memories).During this segment, news broke that the Lakers were sold again for a cool $12.5 billion. 14:57 - NHL Network ranked Cale Makar as the top defenseman in the NHL. When it's time to pay him, he can name his price and the Avs will pay it. But should he? How big should his payday be?31:24 - Oh, by the way...Ben Johnson said he wants the Bears to have the highest scoring offense in NFL history, bypassing the prolific 2013 Broncos. Good luck, Ben! More power to you.Oh, by the way...have you ever found a venomous snake trapped in the lining of your football helmet?Oh, by the way...could we get Vic to line up for a putt at a PGA event with a Smuckers Uncrustables-themed putter? 

Kay Adams visits Broncos Training Camp to get an exclusive look at the team's preparation for the 2026 NFL season. The show focuses on the renewed energy of head coach Sean Payton following his Hall of Fame weekend experience (1:03), the development of quarterback Bo Nix (27:34), and the high expectations for the defense. Coach Payton discusses how the Hall of Fame induction ceremony revitalized his approach to the season (4:06) and his willingness to integrate modern recovery modalities and data-driven training to keep his team at peak performance (10:07).  Despite off-season ankle concerns, Bo Nix is performing at full strength (33:15). The team is focusing on efficiency and creating explosive plays, with the addition of Waddle expected to elevate the offense (14:39). Nik Bonitto discusses his ambition to surpass his 14-sack record from last year (20:20), while star cornerback Pat Surtain IIaddresses his desire for a Madden 99 rating (46:32) and the team's competitive spirit as they look to reach the AFC Championship and beyond (45:17).

Joe & Andres talk about the latest in the NFL with the 2026 Hall of Fame Game delivering an unexpected thriller & leaving many to wonder if Cardinals rookie, Carson Beck should start immediately... And talk a little Broncos with the squad getting little love despite an AFC Championship appearance.

0:00 - If we've said it once, we've said it 1000 times. The Broncos offense NEEDS to start FASTER. If you don't put yourself in a hole early, you don't have to climb your way out of it with 4Q theatrics. Why does Sean Payton think they started so slow last year? Issue with the run game?13:00 - Yesterday, Vic caught up with Zach Allen at Broncos camp. What's his mentality when it comes to rushing the passer without drawing a roughing penalty? Does he still dwell on the AFC Championship loss last year, or has he moved on?28:40 - Oh, by the way...how much would you pay for an elite NFL kicker? Oh, by the way...do you want to be the offensive coordinator for the Akron football team for the first series of the first game? If you're a season ticket holder, that dream could happen for you.Oh, by the way...the NHL has eliminated the EBUG position (Emergency Back Up Goalie). Teams are now allowed to carry 3 goalies on the roster.

Evan Roberts unloads on Plaxico Burress for comparing his lone season with the Jets to being in prison. Evan argues that Burress joined a team coming off back-to-back AFC Championship appearances, not the hopeless modern Jets, and says the 2011 squad choked away its season after starting 8-5. Tiki Barber finds the joke funny but acknowledges it was a cheap shot, sparking a debate over whether Jets history has been unfairly rewritten. Evan also explains why a strong second half from Francisco Lindor could transform the Mets' options without making a trade inevitable. Plus, a lost phone creates a Citi Field bathroom dilemma, a Yankees caller pushes Evan into a regrettable Bernie Williams insult, and the crew marvels at former Giants and Jets who are somehow still in the NFL. LeBron James choosing Philadelphia over Golden State also leads to a blunt conclusion about Steph Curry and the fading Warriors.

The wait is over: LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er — reportedly for peanuts — and the crew (Grant, John Browner, Beav and E Lamb) spends the night sorting through the wreckage. The biggest casualty? Golden State. Grant cooks on the Warriors wasting Steph Curry's last prime years: the roster of exploded knees and 39-year-olds, the front-office exit that says everything, and the report that they're already "building for the next era." So the GM war room opens: do you do the unthinkable and trade Steph? John's play — you don't take calls, you MAKE them: San Antonio, four firsts, and take the De'Aaron Fox contract off their neck. Beav pitches Orlando and a Houston KD reunion; Charlotte with Kon Knueppel gets a "little Klay" nod. Before all that, E Lamb files a live report from Rams camp at LMU: Matthew Stafford looks like a back-to-back MVP candidate, Puka Nacua made a one-handed catch right in front of him, rookie CJ Daniels turned every head at practice, and Konata Mumpfield is "baby DeVonta." Plus the full training-camp tour: the Jalen Hurts identity-crisis debate returns, E Lamb sends Jacksonville to the AFC Championship, the crew rules on Travis Hunter's future (full-time corner, Canton-level ceiling), John is officially over Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen gets the Jim Kelly treatment, and the Mahomes-isn't-bouncing-back theory built entirely on Travis Kelce's decline. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Will and Cecil. The guys discuss what questions they have for the Broncos brass next week when training camp starts. What is the timeline for the Broncos' decision on their next stadium? Will the Broncos bring in a better option at backup quarterback? Zach and Phil continue to debate Jarrett Stidham and if he was set up for success in the AFC Championship. We react to ESPN's article in which they rank all 32 NFL teams by their under-25 talent. How long will the Broncos' Super Bowl window be open, as they came in at number 31, with no major impact players under the age of 25? With training camp starting next week, we debate who the Broncos' third wide receiver will be. Who will return to relevance first, the Rockies or the Colorado Buffaloes? Which will have a chance to make the playoffs first? 

Jose Caballero's pitch-clock gamesmanship ignited a benches-clearing confrontation with Dennis Santana, but the real controversy came afterward. Santana's claim that Caballero's tactics were unnecessary in a three-run game gets ripped as ridiculous, while Caballero earns praise for embracing the villain role and giving the Yankees an edge they have lacked. The debate also strengthens the case for playing Caballero over Anthony Volpe. Plus, Freddy Peralta's Mets struggles raise fears that he will rediscover his form after a trade, and the Jets' defensive talent, new whiteout uniforms and far-fetched AFC Championship hopes come under the microscope.

We Open The Phones with the #QOTD: What teams will be playing in the NFC & AFC Championship games come January?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the US’s run coming to an end at the World Cup. What did this run do for soccer and the sport's growth in the USA? Is there new hope for this team now? Jokic confirmed he won't sign the extension this offseason, but fully intends to sign it next year. We break down why this is a smart move, and how real his desire to retire a Nugget is. Could this change if the Nuggets make significant moves? Is there anything they can do to get him to sign now? Seth Wickersham put out an article after he followed Sean Payton for the AFC Championship. What did he notice about Sean Payton? Was this an accurate look into Sean’s day-to-day, or him trying to shine in his best light? He talks about the run game and how he wanted to emphasize that during the title game, so why didn’t it happen? The article also detailed how Sean wanted to sign Bill Belichick as an assistant. The goal was to help him become the winningest coach in NFL history. Is this story real, or is Sean making things up?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the US’s run coming to an end at the World Cup. What did this run do for soccer and the sport's growth in the USA? Is there new hope for this team now? Jokic confirmed he won't sign the extension this offseason, but fully intends to sign it next year. We break down why this is a smart move, and how real his desire to retire a Nugget is. Could this change if the Nuggets make significant moves? Is there anything they can do to get him to sign now? Seth Wickersham put out an article after he followed Sean Payton for the AFC Championship. What did he notice about Sean Payton? Was this an accurate look into Sean’s day-to-day, or him trying to shine in his best light? He talks about the run game and how he wanted to emphasize that during the title game, so why didn’t it happen? We learned about a play Sean wanted to run in the divisional game. What was it, and what would have happened if that play went wrong?   

0:00 - The Milwaukee Bucks finally traded Giannis to the Heat for a HUGE haul. None of these whispers from Shams. It finally happened. What's the temperature in Milwaukee this morning? How do Bucks fans feel about Giannis? Is it similar to the way Nuggets fans felt when Melo went to the Knickerbockers?15:22 - The NBA CBA has all these teams in Shedding Mode. How do we offload contracts and stay under the aprons, taxes, etc.?The Rockies Rockie'd for 8 straight innings, then walked off the Red Sox on a TRIPLE in the bottom of the 9th. Say what you will about this squad, but they're sure fun to watch.33:10 - It takes a lot of different factors to win in the NFL year after year. Some of those factors are in your control. Most aren't. Even if the Broncos "run it back," there's no guarantee they'll win 14 games and make the AFC Championship again.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Can we beat the morning show's 3-1 performance from this morning, led by Brandon Stokley? What is the number one question the guys still have about the Broncos after minicamp? Will the Broncos' offense be able to carry the team the same way the defense did a season ago? Will Bo Nix be able to improve on his downfield passing? We react to CBS's article in which they detail the "best- and worst-case scenarios" for the Broncos this season. Would it be a success if the Broncos make it to the AFC Championship and lose again? Is this a Super Bowl or bust year for the Broncos? Zach compares where the Broncos are going the next few years to where the Avalanche have been the past 8-10 years. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their OTAs took place last week. When will we see Bo Nix throw with the Broncos as he recovers from his ankle procedures over the offseason? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on if he expects Patrick Mahomes to play in the season opener against the Broncos, the decision not to kick a field goal in the AFC Championship, and all the one-score games the Broncos won. Today's "Three Count" features us discussing the hail storm in the Denver metro area today, more reaction to Sean Payton's comments on Trey Wingo's podcast, and Kyle Freeland becoming the all-time leading pitcher in innings pitched in Rockies history. We react to Caleb Lohner going down with an injury and reportedly will miss OTA's and minicamp practices. How big of a deal is this for someone on the roster bubble, trying to transition from the practice squad to the active roster? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their OTAs took place last week. When will we see Bo Nix throw with the Broncos as he recovers from his ankle procedures over the offseason? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on if he expects Patrick Mahomes to play in the season opener against the Broncos, the decision not to kick a field goal in the AFC Championship, and following up a season after a lot of one-score wins. Is Payton approaching the season in the right way by addressing the elephant in the room of how tough it is to repeat the success of a 14-win season? The guys react to a wild stat about the Buffs not having a 400-yard rusher since Deion Sanders' arrival in Boulder. With a new offensive coordinator, will this be the season the dry streak ends? We wrap up the show, summarizing everything we learned in Denver sports today and over the weekend.