Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon Stokley

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with Stoke live in studio to chop it up about playoff football and the Dover incident yesterday. The Avalanche wagon keeps on rolling on the back of Josh Manson’s Gordie Howe Hat Trick, but are you worried that the Olympic break is going to cool off the hottest team in the league? The 6am Duo have heard the concerns about the Broncos’ offensive line since the Broncos’ season wrapped, they share their own concerns about them heading into the playoffs. Which team do you want to see the Broncos play next week, Mike and Stoke debate to end the first hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour with some praise for Stoke... and some very mean (read: funny) nicknames for him as well. The guys pitch some ideas for Stink’s podcast. Stoke tries to extend an olive branch to the missus before Stink takes the SHG test. Stoke has a trade target for the Broncos this offseason that has Stink intrigued. The guys debate whether there’s time for  the Broncos to fix their offense before the playoffs and how to do it. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Broncos’ coaches are in high demand and there are upset alerts for Wildcard Weekend. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with Stoke’s eventful day before they dig into the awesome game between Ole Miss and The U in the College Football Semifinals. They have an in-depth discussion about the college game that has become a professional league in the age of NIL. Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to tell us about the Broncos' assistants who are getting interest around the league and to tell us what the national perception of the Broncos is. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour with a feel-good story about a maligned Avalanche player rebounding and redeeming himself.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth with Mike throwing out his own Is It Just Me about the very real possibility that Vance Joseph will be a bridesmaid this coaching cycle. The Morning Crew come together to come up with a workout and diet plan to get Stoke down to his playing weight. Mike and Stoke get the results of last week’s Broncos fantasy matchup. The Morning Crew cap off the week predicting who Miami will see in the National Championship and who the Broncos will see in the Divisional Round.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show kicking off a full weekend of playoff football between college and the pros. Do you think it’s a bad idea and a bad look for the College Football Semifinals to play on a weeknight? Mike believes David Adelman has earned his stripes after the Nuggets notched another improbable win on the road. The 6am Duo give the 6am listeners a chance to hear what our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, unearthed about Bo Nix in the clutch. The guys react to John Elway’ glowing praise for the current Broncos core between Bo Nix’s clutch gene and Sean Payton’s COTY case. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour hearing Joel Klatt’s concerns about the Broncos backing into the playoffs and asking the question: If Jamal Murray isn’t an All-Star this year, will it ever happen?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour planning for the snow before Stink and Stoke educate the 7am listeners about how teams handle the first-round bye. Peyton Manning talked about the intense scrutiny that Bo has seen this season and the Broncos’ measuring stick for success. The NHL is looking to the Avalanche to save one of their time-honored traditions. The Nuggets may have a Peyton Watson problem on their hands after the young man stepped up his game, the guys debate whether they should sign him or who the Nuggets could ship out to keep PWat. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover Jerry Jones’ pipe dream, the end of Russ’ career, and the College Football Semifinals. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting an early weather forecast for the Broncos’ divisional round and they discuss why some bad weather could be a good thing for the Broncos’ playoff run. Mike explains why the Nuggets’ east coast road trip is the best losing road trip in NBA history. Mike tells the story of the time he fell through the ice playing pond hockey... and the players immediately call BS. The Morning Crew react to the latest head coach firing before they reflect on Garrett Bolles’ journey from pariah to beloved here in Denver.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour pointing out the Broncos' areas of improvement over the bye. They make the case for David Adelman to enter the Coach of the Year conversation after the Nuggets’ last two wins and they make the case for Jamal Murray to make his first All Star Game as well. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will they perform after their own bye weeks? Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show hearing two legendary Broncos QB’s talking about the current QB.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with a very peppy Mike Evans telling Stoke about VJ’s upcoming head coaching interviews. Stoke gives his take on how a team needs to handle the first-round bye. We get a couple of updates on Jokic and Gabirel Landeskog’s injuries. The 6am Duo kick off a first round bye Tell Me Why I’m Wrong Wednesday where they dispute the idea that Stoke should grow a playoff beard, the folks who prefer John Harbaugh to Sean Payton, and the worries about John Harbaugh going to the Raiders. Mike wraps up the first hour making the case for Sean Payton to keep his playcalling duties.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour arguing and debating how a head coaching candidate should approach the opportunity. They look back at Stink and Stoke’s playoff resumes. Stoke regales us with the story of his little dog Cody’s crappy Christmas. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour with Stoke telling us about the most nervous flyer of all time, the Nuggets’ game tonight, and the construction at DIA.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour discovering a Wikipedia vandal before debating who the greatest team captains in Denver sports history are. The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to get some interesting stats about Bo Nix and to get his take on the Broncos’ recent defensive deficiencies. The guys unpack the fascinating info that Dan Orlovsky told them about Bo before they debate who the greatest leader in Broncos history is between John Elway and Peyton Manning. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show with even more Wikipedia vandalism and all manner of malapropisms.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with a “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong” about Stoke’s ever-increasing waistline before they wonder how much VJ’s head coaching interviews might cut into the prep for the Divisional round. What are VJ’s chances of getting hired with John Harbaugh on the market. Fox Sports’ Lead College Football Analyst, Joel Klatt, hops on the line to share his worries about the Broncos heading into the playoffs, CU's performance in the transfer portal, and his predictions for the College Football Playoff semifinals. The guys unpack their interview with Joel Klatt talking about Sean Payton’s scheme and how he needs to adjust ahead of the playoffs. The guys wrap up the third hour with some Tell Me Why I’m Wrong’s about the Nuggets’ injuries being a blessing in disguise and Landy’s leadership.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour telling Stink all about the rough night of sleep that Mike had before they dig into the Nuggets’ win in Philly. Are the Broncos battle-tested enough to make some noise in the playoffs? The Morning Crew set their expectations for the Broncos’ postseason run. Stoke breaks down what the Broncos’ offense had success with for their first drive in their Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. The guys wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover Sean Payton's superpower and the ratings for the College Football Playoffs. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with an amazing photoshop of Mike, Stink’s Mall of America story, and the Nuggets’ huge shorthanded win over the 76ers. The guys discuss the X’s and O’s that give the Broncos trouble against the Chargers. Stink breaks down the game planning and offensive line play in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown to wrap up the third hour. Was the play calling vanilla? Or were the Broncos’ issues deeper than they appeared?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour coming off of Stink’s Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown to dispel the excuses and narratives coming out of Week 18’s game against the Chargers. The Nuggets went into Philly, sat all of their starters, and beat a fully loaded 76ers squad. Big deal or no big deal for the season? The Broncos’ offense struggled to wrap up the regular season but Mike saw a silver lining in Bo’s game. Mike, Stink and Stoke cap off today’s show discussing the College Football Playoffs’ rating in an NIL world.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show talking about a rough night of sleep for Mike and a great night for the Nuggets’ depth. Are the Chargers the Broncos’ kryptonite? The Nuggets’ whole team showed what they’re made of, even if the starters didn’t play, could the win in Philly be a rallying point for the team until Jokic comes back? Do you trust the offense in the playoffs or is the onus on the defense? Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some news about VJ’s place in the coaching carousel and to get an injury update.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour airing their concerns about the Broncos’ offense ahead of the playoffs. They talk Bronco fans off the cliff, referring back to 2015. Stoke and Stink break down where the Broncos struggled on offense. They praise the defense for their improvement in taking the ball away. It’s Black Monday in the NFL and the guys speculate why a certain coach was shown the door. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to give his take on the Broncos’ offense ahead of the playoffs.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour celebrating the Broncos’ 14-3 record... but also anxious about the way the Broncos have looked heading into the postseason. Stink and Stoke give a 9am listener a reality check about the Broncos’ offense and the eye test compared to the rest of the AFC. They take a moment to laugh at the Raiders after more Black Monday news came in from the Silver and Black. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show debating how valid Myles Garrett’s sack record is, Stoke ranting about how the Colts handled signing the Phillip Rivers’ signing, and breaking down the transfer portal by the numbers.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show celebrating the Broncos clinching 1st place in the AFC. They discuss how the offense looked against the Chargers backups heading into the playoffs. They update the 6am listeners about Gabriel Landeskog’s scary looking injury. The guys highlight the turnovers the Broncos’ defense generated against the Chargers. They point out the poor blocking in the run and pass game. Are the Broncos the worst #1 seed in NFL playoff history? Stoke seems to think so. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour with all the biggest news and notes from around the NFL after Week 18.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour asking the big guy if he’s convinced by the Broncos after what he saw from them yesterday. Mike and Stink reiterate their confidence that the Broncos can make the Super Bowl, but they still hold the offense accountable. Stink tells the story of how he got fired by proxy over the weekend before they argue about the run game the Broncos put out yesterday. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the big picture, playoff experience, starting from the bottom, and Wild Card Weekend.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour laying out the best-case scenario for Nikola Jokic’s injury. They discuss championship expectations for the Broncos and the Avalanche as their seasons have progressed. Stoke breaks down what the Broncos did in their final drive and shares one of his big worries about the defense in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. The guys finish the second hour chopping it up about the decline of cash in modern society. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour reacting to the Nikola Jokic injury, they speculate the severity and try to play detective when it comes to the injury. They move onto lighter news like the Avs’ continued dominance and the Broncos’ divisional crown. The Broncos’ defense has put out a lacking sack attack since the bye week and the guys argue against Sean Payton’s comments about their struggles. Mike and Stoke wrap up the third hour talking about the big game that the big guy is calling.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the fourth hour coming to terms with the Jokic injury timelines, albeit with some optimism about the shorter timeline. Mike vents about ESPN’s (lack of) coverage on Jokic’s injury. They worry about the long term prospects of the Nikola Jokic injury if the worst-case scenario comes to pass. They discuss how Sean Payton motivated the team before the season with his Super Bowl comments and Mike gets Stoke’s take as a player. The guys finally get Nikola Jokic’s diagnosis from Shams and they break down what it means for the Nuggets for this season and beyond. Stoke recaps and re-racks his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown of the Broncos’ go-ahead drive on Christmas night. Mike and Stoke cap off today’s show discussing the Nikola Jokic news and all of the other major injuries the Nuggets have suffered.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with their instant reactions to the Nikola Jokic injury. They move onto lighter news like the Avs’ blowout win over the Kings and the Broncos’ AFC West championship swag. They consult an internet doctor before they discuss the Chargers’ starters resting for Week 18. Will the Broncos play like they did last year or last week? Mike has a good gut feeling about Jokic’s injury but can the Nuggets survive without him for any period? They confront Sean Payton for speaking out both sides of his mouth about the pass rush. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the defensive deficiencies and how he thinks the Broncos will come out against the Chargers.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour recapping a couple of key plays against the Chiefs in a close game that has Stoke worried about the state of the Broncos ahead of the playoffs. The guys look at how far the Broncos have come since their Christmas night humiliation in 2022 between coaching, ownership, and quarterbacking. Mike and Stoke look ahead to the first place schedule the Broncos have ahead of them next year before they enter 4 Down Territory to cover the AFC West champions, the #1 seed, and the NFL playoff picture.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour highlighting the culture that Sean Payton has built with the Broncos. Stoke shares some big worries about the Broncos ahead of the playoffs. They expose some freezing cold takes before they highlight the greatness of Nikola Jokic. They look at the betting line for Week 18 against the Chargers, what are the Vegas wise-guys telling us? Do the Broncos have to worry about a scrappy Chargers team in their quest to secure home field advantage? Mike and Stoke close out the third hour looking forward to the position of need on offense the Broncos need to address this offseason.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the fourth hour giving the fans an update about Mike’s snowblower he got from Stink before they discuss the Broncos’ timeline. Are the Broncos ahead of schedule? The guys talk about lovely Christmas presents and not-so-lovely Christmas traveling before they talk about the NBA’s officiating over the weekend. Mike and Stoke highlight the culture the Broncos have built with the right guys along the trenches. Stoke tells us all about his holiday “diet” down in New Orleans. The guys cap off today’s show looking ahead a few months and even as far as next year.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show reacting to the Broncos’ AFC West title and the path to the #1 seed open to them. They recap a historic effort from Nikola Jokic on Christmas. Mike and Stoke sort through some playoff seeding scenarios as they speculate whether the Chargers will even play all of their starters in Week 18. The Broncos took a victory lap on social media after winning the AFC West crown, are you okay with the Broncos feeling themselves after achieving a major goal? Mike and Stoke look back at the parallels between the Super Bowl 50 team and the beginning of the season before Stoke vents about the state of NBA officiating.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour highlighting Nikola Jokic’s career milestone with the possibility of setting an unbreakable record. They discuss how long Jokic will play, can the Joker keep going until he’s 40? Mike explains why Sunday’s game against the Jags might be easier than expected. Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to give insight into the Broncos’ game plan for the Packers, the mentality of both teams playing in Mile high on Sunday, and the advantage of altitude in the playoffs. Mike gives a power outage update to end the third hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour working through the scenario that the Broncos clinch the #1 seed ahead of week 18 against the Chargers. Would you want the Broncos to rest their starters or keep playing through? Mike and Stoke face off in their weekly Broncos fantasy matchup, will Mike have to buy breakfast for the crew again next week? They address a bit of trivia controversy before taking a step back to appreciate where the Broncos are from just two years ago. Mike and Stoke cap off Jags week by making their fearless predictions for the big game on Sunday.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour chopping it up about shuffling around Stink’s podcast and trivia tracking as Stink broadcasts from the Overlook Hotel. Are you excited for the College Football Playoff? The Morning Crew discuss the field of play with the controversial selections that made it to the dance. The guys lay out how important Sunday's game against the Jaguars is to the Broncos’ quest for the #1 seed before they pick which team they want to see in the playoffs. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Broncos are getting healthier, Kirk Cousins goes in-depth, and a new diva distraction WR is born. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour telling Broncos Country why they shouldn’t be overlooking a very dangerous Jacksonville Jaguars squad. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s weekly Trivia Challenge, can they keep their winning streak alive? Can they go 4-0 for a third week in a row? Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show hearing from Johnny Fever’s Most Precious Blood alumni and a stat correction from a 9am listener.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour making fun of Mike’s big head. They break down the Broncos’ operations against the Packers and the mismanagement of the timeouts form Sean Payton. Stink and Stoke give some (terrible) “advice” to all of the students going through their finals. Stink and Stoke share some more of their college stories like Mrs. Stoke taking one for the team (and no, it’s not marrying Stoke in the first place) and Stink quitting while he was ahead. The Morning Crew end the third hour discussing the Broncos getting calloused before the playoffs before it devolves into a debate between the NFL playoffs and Game 7’s.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour filling Stink in on the power outage situation before they discuss the Broncos’ remarkable winning streak and the mental fortitude it takes to maintain that kind of success. Is Sean Payton coddling his players? The Drive thinks so, but our players educate the 7am listeners about coaching. Bo is awfully good on the run this early in his career, but is it really a surprise or is it a sign of the times? The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where “next man up” is a reality for the Broncos, the Jacksonville DB’s have hands, and Puka Nacua hates the refs. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a thought exercise: which QB’s across the NFL would they trade Bo for straight-up? The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to break down how and why Bo has been playing so well since the mini bye and to tell us where the Broncos rank amongst the NFL. They discuss the pecking order of the AFC playoff picture as they explore the perfect scenario for the Broncos come playoff time. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show with the top audio of the day between Riley Moss, Garrett Bolles, and Mackenzie Blackwood.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour scouting Jacksonville and talking about Travis Hunter’s prospects to keep playing two-way. Fox Sports’ Lead College Football Analyst, Joel Klatt, hops on the line to explain his hot take about March Madness, lay out a plan to fix college football, break down Bo’s development, and to give his thoughts on the Michigan situation. They unpack their interview with Joel Klatt by going inside football, talking about how young QB’s tackle zone coverage and how remarkable it is that Bo is getting it. The Morning Crew end the third hour trying to hash out what defines a franchise QB.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting Stink’s scouting report on the Jags, a team he’s called multiple games for. Bo has been a lot better ever since the mini bye, what’s changed? The Morning Crew breaks it down. The Broncos seem like they’re peaking at the right time but is there another gear they can hit or if there's still room for improvement. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where BroncoMania is running wild, Bo Nix is among the NFL’s top QB’s, the Broncos are dominating by the numbers, and Joel Klatt hates March Madness.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get more info about Brandon Jones’ injury and to get an explanation for Sean Payton’s bristly response to a question yesterday. The players explain the unwritten rules behind the pregame scuffle between the Broncos and Packers. Stoke breaks down everything that went into Bo’s four TD game, Pat Surtain’s key interception, and why he’s lovin’ him some Lil’Jordan Humphrey in his Telestrator Tuesday Film breakdown. The Morning Crew finish the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the loss of a defensive stalwart, the lenient officiating across the league, and a predictable Monday Night Football game.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with a present from Mrs. Stoke to Stink. They discuss how important the loss of Brandon Jones, an unsung hero of the defense, is to the unit. Mike casts some stones at the Chiefs and their fans. They recap the Nuggets’ gritty win overtime win over the Houston Rockets. Are you worried about the defense getting leaky like they were at the end of last season? The guys discuss their performance from the last few weeks. Mike tells the tragic story of his grade school spelling bee flameout. Stink breaks down what the Broncos did in the red zone to shut the Packers down and hold them to field goals. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour they compare Brandon Jones and PJ Locke’s measurables before Stink and Stoke reflect on the Victory Mondays from their playing days compared to how Sean Payton is handling them. The guys take extreme measures to sanitize and deodorize themselves before they discuss what Riley Moss should do to shed his bad ref rep. The guys break down how Sean Payton managed the end of the game against the Packers, did he put his team in jeopardy? Bo broke ankles and took Micah Parsons’ knee (according to Ryan Clark), The Morning Crew cap off today’s show highlighting Bo’s mobility before and discussing their concerns about injuries with an impending 18 game schedule. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting the big guy’s reaction to the Broncos’ big win. Was Bo’s game against the Packers the best game of his young career? The Morning Crew debate. Stink tells us about how he experienced Stoke’s nightmare down in Houston. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the half-marathon of life, the playoff atmosphere, the ripple effect of Pat Mahomes’ ACL tear, and the road to the #1 seed. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour talking about tempo before they wonder if this was the best game of Bo’s career so far. They highlight the brilliance of Vance Joseph’s game plan against the Packers. They discuss Bo’s development under Sean Payton’s tutelage and they discuss how the coach-QB relationship affects the rest of the team. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to hype up Bo Nix’s game but also air his worries about the Broncos’ defense.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour talking about playoff-style football and the way the Broncos find a way to win. They also point out a few areas of the game that they didn’t like with the way Sean Payton handled some of the key decisions. The guys examine the skill positions; had RJ Harvey convinced you that he’s the guy? Do the Broncos need to bring in WR help this offseason? They argue about RJ’s size before we get story time with Stink about how he’s turned traitor to help the Texans. The Morning Crew cap off a Reaction Monday discussing whether the Broncos’ victory over the Packers legitimizes them.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a tale of two accessories: Sexy Stoke’s sunglasses and Mike’s too-small cap. The guys revel in the big game feeling of Sunday’s game against the Packers. Mike and Stoke face off in their weekly Broncos fantasy matchup, can Mike get off the 4-game schneid he’s been on. Mike and Stoke cap off the week with their fearless predictions for the weekend.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour looking at the injury report for the Broncos and the Packers. Mike gets Stoke’s take on appreciating accomplishing something special in the moment. Mike gets some vindication about Jonas Valanciunas. The guys address a trivia controversy. Our NFL Insider, James Palmer who is also joined by Steve Smith, joins the show to explain why the national media has doubts about the Broncos and to talk about the turnaround of the Broncos under Sean Payton. Mike and Stoke finish the third hour discussing how Broncos Country and the team should handle the national media from now on.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour looking way ahead to the possibility that Vance Joseph gets a head coaching job and takes some of the Broncos’ coaches with him. More jokes about Mike’s fat head and tiny hat come in on the text line before the Morning Crew recap a dominant night from the Nuggets and the Avalanche. A listener informs the guys about the disrespect the east coast media is showing the Broncos that has the guys discussing the national narrative around the Broncos. They wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover Engram’s struggles, how Sean Payton calls plays, the biggest challenge the secondary has faced all season, and Todd Bowles going full Dennis Green.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour giving Stoke a makeover. Stink and Stoke share their memories of cold weather games. Mike wants the Broncos to lose... to get it out of the way before the playoffs. Mike tries (emphasis on tries) to defend his take before Sexy Stokley gets the greenlight from The Anchor. They bag on the NBA Cup ahead of the Nuggets’ return to action and they get a potential Stanley Cup preview between the Avs and Panthers.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour sorting through some clinching scenarios for the Broncos to make the playoffs and to bury the Chiefs. It was a 4-0 draw in last week’s Triva Challenge with The Drive, can the Morning Crew pull out a win outright this week? Will the power of Sexy Stoke carry the Crew to victory? Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up today’s show dumping on Russ before Sexy Stoke cuts out early to do some good.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour talking about backup QB’s after it came out that the Colts, who recently signed Phillip Rivers, wanted to poach one of the Broncos’ backups. The Broncos are facing another game wrecking player in Micah Parsons this Sunday but is dealing with Micah any different from dealing with Maxx Crosby? The Morning Crew break it down. The rookies have been contributing a lot this season and the guys give their draft grades. Is Chris Harris Jr a Hall of Famer? The Morning Crew debate that before they dive into 4 Down Territory where they cover the Broncos’ underdog mentality, Sean Payton’s nightlife, buy-in, and the return of Mike Evans. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour giving Stink the business about his doubt in the Broncos. They look at the AFC landscape and lay out the road map for the Broncos’ stretch run toward the end of the season. Does Sean Payton have a chance to be the Coach of the Year? The Morning Crew give the naysayers the context of the Broncos’ offensive performance in Vegas. The guys take a moment to expand their conversation about private equity getting involved in college football.