Podcast appearances and mentions of James Palmer

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss his biggest takeaway from the Broncos win over the Raiders, RJ Harvey's growth in confidence with running between the tackles, and if there is a bigger role for Marvin Mims on offense. How will the AFC playoff picture shake out with the Chiefs not winning the division for the first time in nearly a decade? Zach and Phil question how Sean Payton can use Marvin Mims more after Mims showed off his explosiveness with a punt return touchdown. Are the Avalanche on a collision course to face off with the Stars in the second round of the playoffs? We preview the Avs and Predators game tonight. Could the hire of Jim Mora shift the balance of relevance in college football in Colorado? How will Deion Sanders respond with his "back against the wall" with how poorly CU performed this season?

Mike Evans and Will Petersen without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour taking a full lap around the Denver sports scene; talking about the concerning injury reports coming out of Vegas, getting excited about a new era of Rockies baseball, and comparing the big college coaches. Mike and Will are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to give his take on the Broncos, give us some info about the Raiders’ injury report, and the demise of the Chiefs. Mike and Will end the third hour with a heated debate about Will’s article where he called for Deion Sanders to get fired.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the Broncos legitimacy as Super Bowl contenders, why Sean Payton is behind many other coaches for the NFL's Coach of the Year award, and if we should be concerned with the Broncos defensive performance on Sunday Night Football. Zach and Phil question if Sean Payton is being disrespected with how unlikely he is to win the Coach of the Year award and debate if Payton is the best coach we have here in Denver sports. How concerned are the guys with the Nuggets recent four-game home losing streak? Zach questions if David Adelman has the respect of the Nuggets locker room for them to play hard for an 82-game season. We dive into the Broncos and react to the latest projections for their playoff odds, Super Bowl odds and more.

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the biggest question marks for the Broncos as they head out of the bye, if Jaquan McMillian and the Broncos will agree to a contract extension, and how the Broncos can continue to lean into their strength of running the ball without JK Dobbins. Who are the biggest threats to the Broncos in the AFC? We react to Sean Payton's comments on Wil Lutz contract extension and speculate which other Broncos are in line for an extension that don't already have one. We react to JuJu Lewis and Deion Sanders announcing Lewis will not play in the Buffaloes final game of the season to preserve his redshirt season. Is this the right move for CU and Lewis' long term college career? We give Peyton Watson his credit after another great performance last night and debate if Watson could be playing himself into a bigger role for the Nuggets?

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour planning out the Broncos’ offseason for them and what they need to do to help elevate Bo to the next level. How much stock should we put into the Broncos’ win over the Texans after Houston demolished the vaunted Buffalo Bills? Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to tell us about the feeling in the Chiefs locker room after losing to the Broncos, the timing of the bye week, and the reason Sean Payton refuses to simplify the offense. The Morning Crew cap off the third hour dreaming of three parades.  

James Palmer, of Bleacher Report and Scoop City on The Athletic, joined The Drive to discuss the Chiefs massive matchup with the Colts.

Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth to tell us about the feeling in the Chiefs locker room after losing to the Broncos, the timing of the bye week, and the reason Sean Payton refuses to simplify the offense.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss how dejected Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were after the loss, how impressive Vance Joseph's defense has been against the Chiefs, and Riley Moss's penalty problem showing up again this past Sunday. We react to Palmer's time on the show and comments on the Chiefs being the team that "just needs to make it in the playoffs" for the first time in the Mahomes era. Zach and Phil discuss one of the most debated players on the Broncos in Riley Moss with the penalties called against him. Has Moss created a bad reputation for himself with referees and other coaches being extra watchful of his play? We hear from Moss and his thoughts on needing to adjust. The guys share their concerns with the Nuggets defensive effort last night in a loss to the Bulls. Just how bad was the Nuggets bench outplayed by the Bulls bench? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest Broncos projections for their season win total, playoff odds, and more. How many games should we be expecting the Broncos to win during the regular season? We listen back to James Palmer's comments on how dejected Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs locker room was after losing to the Broncos. What is the likelihood the Broncos are playing in the biggest football game of the year in the Super Bowl? Was Sunday, the Broncos most complete win of the season? Where are the guys at on Troy Franklin with his ups and downs this season? Should Pat Bryant have more opportunities as the season progresses? We wrap up the show reacting to the viewership numbers from the Broncos and Chiefs game this past Sunday. 

Mike and Stoke are joined by NFL Insider James Palmer to get his expert scouting report on the Chiefs and what the Broncos need to do on offense to win.

Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout their eye care journey. RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg was there and spoke to James Palmer from NHS England.   Find our full coverage of the event here: Audioboom / Reporting From Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On Event   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss who's more important in the Broncos game this weekend between JK Dobbins and Patrick Surtain, what Bo Nix has to do for the Broncos to beat the Chiefs, and how the Broncos pass rush can impact Patrick Mahomes. We compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. How will we perform after taking a "bye week" last week from trivia? Cleveland sports radio host Aaron Goldhammer joins the show to breakdown the Rockies hire of Paul DePodesta. How would Goldhammer describe DePodesta's time with the Cleveland Browns? Are DePodesta's talents more equipped for baseball than football? We also get an update on Shedeur Sanders with the Browns. 

James Palmer, of the Scoop City Show as part of The Athletic, joined The Drive to discuss the magnitude of the game between the Chiefs and Broncos.

NFL Insider James Palmer joins the show to talk about what he makes of the Seahawks following their blowout win against the Commanders and how they stack up in the NFC West. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: How did the Cowboys create explosive plays against the Cardinals? 2nd Down: What's another example of JSN’s versatility? 3rd Down: What would be your approach if you were the Cardinals? 4th Down: Other than the hawks, what's your game of the week? // Bump & Curtis square off in this week’s gameshow: Cardinals, Cardinals, Cardinals! // We take a listen into Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s press conference ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Cardinals 

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 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. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss what the asking price was for the Dolphins on Jaylen Waddle, if the Broncos are a Super Bowl contender, and breaking down all the trades around the NFL. We react to Deion Sanders' cryptic comments on making changes or not making changes to the program. Richie claims he is officially out on the Deion Sanders era at CU. Are the Broncos lacking at tight end compared to the other AFC contending teams? Have Sean Payton and Bo Nix been using Evan Engram to his fullest this season? We preview the Broncos as they play on a short week vs Las Vegas this Thursday. Are the Broncos walking into a "trap Game"? Phil shares about what it's like playing on a short week in the NFL. Have the Broncos proved they are capable to losing to any team any given game? 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil continued to discuss if the Broncos need to make a trade today before the trade deadline. The guys reacted to James Palmer's latest tweet saying that we should keep an eye on the Broncos before the trade deadline. The fellas heard from Sean Payton saying that the Broncos are not making a trade just because they want to send a message. What weird thing is Tom Brady doing now? 

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 with Mark Schlereth 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.

Phil Perry talks with James Palmer to get a national perspective of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots' hot start to the season. How sustainable is the pace the Patriots are on? What moves could the Patriots make at the trade deadline? Later, Phil tells you “Who's Next?!” and highlights a couple college standouts and answers your mailbag questions. 1:30-Drake Maye & Kayson Boutte: One of the most explosive duos in the NFL?4:00-James Palmer on the national perspective of Drake Maye?9:00-"Trick or Treat” what will happen at the NFL trade deadline?17:30-Who's Next?!

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss how the Broncos were able to impact the Cowboys' great offense, the concern level with Patrick Surtain potentially missing time, and Sean Payton's faith in the young Broncos including Harvey and Franklin. Should the Broncos be "buyers" at the NFL trade deadline to add an offensive piece? Where are Zach and Phil with Bo Nix after he had arguably his best game as a Broncos this past weekend? The guys debate how impactful the injury to Patrick Surtain will be for the Broncos. Are Riley Moss and Kris Abrams-Draine up for the challenge of being CB1 and CB2? Zach shares the stats on how dominant this Nuggets team has been offensively and how hot of a start Jamal Murray is off to. 

Cowboys Owner and GM Jerry Jones joins the Shan & RJ to talk about the upcoming trade deadline and how the Cowboys haven't beat the Broncos since 1995. Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones joined the G-Bag Nation to discuss the latest on Trevon Diggs' concussion and knee ailment. Jones also discussed the matchup vs. Denver, the defensive improvement, potential trades before the deadline, and more. Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer joins Shan & RJ to talk about the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos and the latest on Trevon Diggs. Is there any traction for Maxx Crosby to the Dallas Cowboys? The G-Bag Nation discusses 6 reasons why it's a possibility. James Palmer joins Shan & RJ to discuss the Denver Broncos as the Cowboys travel to the Mile High City. The Cowboys go mile-high to face the Broncos on the road, so give us a reason why the Cowboys can win and why they can lose! K&C weighs in.

Cowboys Owner and GM Jerry Jones joins the Shan & RJ to talk about the upcoming trade deadline and how the Cowboys haven't beat the Broncos since 1995. Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones joined the G-Bag Nation to discuss the latest on Trevon Diggs' concussion and knee ailment. Jones also discussed the matchup vs. Denver, the defensive improvement, potential trades before the deadline, and more. Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer joins Shan & RJ to talk about the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos and the latest on Trevon Diggs. Is there any traction for Maxx Crosby to the Dallas Cowboys? The G-Bag Nation discusses 6 reasons why it's a possibility. James Palmer joins Shan & RJ to discuss the Denver Broncos as the Cowboys travel to the Mile High City. The Cowboys go mile-high to face the Broncos on the road, so give us a reason why the Cowboys can win and why they can lose! K&C weighs in.

Cowboys Owner and GM Jerry Jones joins the Shan & RJ to talk about the upcoming trade deadline and how the Cowboys haven't beat the Broncos since 1995. Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones joined the G-Bag Nation to discuss the latest on Trevon Diggs' concussion and knee ailment. Jones also discussed the matchup vs. Denver, the defensive improvement, potential trades before the deadline, and more. Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer joins Shan & RJ to talk about the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos and the latest on Trevon Diggs. Is there any traction for Maxx Crosby to the Dallas Cowboys? The G-Bag Nation discusses 6 reasons why it's a possibility. James Palmer joins Shan & RJ to discuss the Denver Broncos as the Cowboys travel to the Mile High City. The Cowboys go mile-high to face the Broncos on the road, so give us a reason why the Cowboys can win and why they can lose! K&C weighs in.

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.  

James Palmer joins Shan & RJ to discuss the Denver Broncos as the Cowboys travel to the Mile High City.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley 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.

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to Russell Wilson clapping back at Sean Payton for his recent comments on the Giants game. The guys heard from James Palmer saying that teams are not scared of the deeps throws from Bo Nix yet. The fellas closed out the hour with Cecil answering some fantasy questions. 

Dover began the show telling Cecil how the Nuggets media game went yesterday. The fellas reacted to last night's Avs game against Utah. The guys gave their thoughts on Russell Wilson clapping back at Sean Payton. What is the rest of the NFL saying about the Broncos' offense, according to James Palmer? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss Russell Wilson's tweet calling out Sean Payton, how the Broncos offense has looked in hurry up vs the rest of the game, and Bo Nix's growing pains. We react to Russell Wilson tweeting out a shot at Sean Payton after Payton referenced Russ in his post game press conference. Are the guys ok with each taking shots at each other? We react to James Palmer's comments on hearing Sean Payton's offense being predictable and Nix not executing the offense at a high level. Could we see Florida target Deion Sanders for their opening at head coach? Has Coach Prime proven enough as a head coach to catch the attention of an SEC program like Florida? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what is wrong with the Broncos offense in 2025. Is Bo Nix officially having a "sophomore slump"? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on what they will look at in the fiml from Sunday's game. We revisit our conversation with James Palmer and his comments on hearing Sean Payton's offense being predictable and Nix not executing the offense at a high level. Between Sean Payton and Bo Nix, which is holding the team back more at this point? Zach details the history Courtland Sutton made on Sunday and we hear from Sutton and his thoughts and mindset during the Broncos' comeback win. Is Sutton a future Broncos ring of famer? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Zach winning MVP in the media vs Nuggets coaching staff basketball game. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off saying goodbye to Mark as he gets ready to visit the Jets facility in preparation for the game he’s calling this weekend. The Broncos dynamic edge rushing duo were in the New York headlines. What comments did Jonathan Cooper and Nik Bonitto make regarding the offensive rookies in New York? Do we like the bravado coming out of the Broncos stars on defense, or is it setting up for a letdown? A big weekend is coming up for the Broncos organization as they induct DT into the ring of fame. Are the Avs possibly going to face a controversy between the pipes as the season rolls on? James Palmer joins the show to breakdown the upcoming game and share some stories about Demaryius Thomas!  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley are joined by our NFL inside, James Palmer, who is asked what is wrong with the Broncos offense? Is Sean Payton too stubborn to change his systems to make things easier for Bo and the crew to excel this weekend? How does the entire AFC west stack up a few weeks into the season? He recounts a story about Demaryius Thomas as the Broncos get ready to induct him into the ring of fame. He leaves us with his final prediction for the Broncos game this weekend! 

James Palmer, host of the Scoop City Podcast with The Athletic, joined The Drive to discuss the Chiefs adding Rashee Rice back to the Chiefs offense.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss how drastically different the Broncos offense and defense are playing, if the Broncos will be looking to add talent at the NFL trade deadline, and Sean Payton's decision to not have a bye directly after the London trip. We look back at the last time the Broncos were 4-2 and what was going on in 2016 and the guys share what they were up to in 2016. Zach and Phil discuss how big of an issue the Broncos have when it comes to penalties. Will the Broncos be able to clean up their penalties or will it bite them again later in the season? We react to DenverSports.com's article from Will Petersen detailing why the Broncos should go all in and trade for a wide receiver. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting Stink’s take on the Broncos’ matchup versus the Jets before they cut him loose. The Broncos continue to debate the Eagles game before looking past the Jets to preview next week’s game against the Giants. How much does a big matchup on the schedule affect a matchup in the moment? Mike asks Stoke after an ugly win over the Mammoth. The guys answer an Is It Just Me on about young QB’s after Jaxson Dart’s performance last night. Mike and Stoke wrap up the third hour joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, who vents about his Phillies before he discusses trap games in the NFL, the landscape of the AFC, and the comparisons between Bo Nix and Baker Mayfield.  

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss what we learned about the Broncos on Sunday after beating the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, if Sean Payton will continue to lean into the run game, and much more. We react to Deion Sanders' comments after a Buffs loss and his medical procedure. Zach and Phil look back at the past decade of Broncos football and debate if the win in Philidelphia is the best Broncos win since Super Bowl 50. Have the Broncos solved their issues at tight end and found their "joker" after Evan Engram had his most productive game of the season? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the argument between Payton and Engram. 

Stoke confirms that the Broncos will travel straight to London after playing in Philadelphia. As a coach, how do you handle a short week of rest? James Palmer joins the guys to give some insight on the Eagles and discuss the Broncos keys to victory on Sunday. How does the Broncos offense match up with the Eagles defense?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss his biggest takeaways from last night's game, if the Broncos offense will be able to continue their success vs a tough defense in Philidelphia, and if we will see Evan Engram will have a bigger impact going forward. What is the ceiling for Nik Bonitto? How much stock are the guys putting in the Broncos blowout win over a bad Bengals team? It took nearly 1,000 days but the Broncos finally had a 100-yard rusher in a game. The guys breakdown how Dobbins was able to achieve this feat and Phil shares his thoughts on Harvey's ability to run the ball as well. Just how dominant was the Broncos defense last night? Zach and Phil share their thoughts on Nik Bonitto and the Broncos pass rush. After the great start to the season we've seen from Bonitto, would he have commanded a bigger contract if he waited to sign until during or after this season?

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour without Mark Schlereth giving an update on the Ryder Cup before venting their frustrations about their expectations not being met by the Broncos. The must-win guys emerge ahead of the Broncos’ pivotal matchup on Monday night. They are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, to get his take on the Broncos’ slow start and the Broncos’ inability to close out games. Mike and Stoke finish the third hour sharing their concerns about CU and CSU’s uncertain QB futures.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss who's to blame for the Broncos struggling offense, the concerns with Riley Moss, and much more. Has the Dre Greenlaw situation gone from bad to worse after he was placed on IR recently? What is the level of concern for Greenlaw's ability to play this season? What are the new expectations for Greenlaw's impact on the defense? The guy's question if it is time to be concerned about the Broncos cornerbacks, who we thought would be a dynamic duo? What do the guys chalk up all of the targets at Riley Moss to? What do the guys make of Patrick Surtain starting a podcast during the season? We react to Deion Sanders' comments on Shedeur not wanting to be a backup quarterback with the Eagles or Ravens. Zach and Phil debate if Shedeur would have been better off being a backup for an elite franchise with a solidified quarterback or going to a chaotic situation in Cleveland. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour without Mark Schlereth talking about Stoke’s Friday food and some sob stories about his workload. They dig into the Chargers game and their mentality, can the Chargers handle being frontrunners? The guys conclude that Sunday’s game is a must-win if the Broncos have any hope of winning the AFC West. The guys are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, to get his take on a must-win game, the Broncos’ defense, and some rumblings around the NFL. We finish the third hour getting Stoke’d Up about all of the must-win games that are happening for the local football teams at both levels.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the Broncos moving on after a last second loss, what aspect of the game deserves the most blame for the Broncos' loss, and the Tom Brady drama with his "competitive advantage" as a Raiders minority owner and Fox broadcaster. Phil grades the Broncos run game after two games. Are the Broncos featuring Tyler Baddie too often? Will RJ Harvey earn more carries as the season progresses? After debating all off season, has Troy Franklin officially emerged as the number two receiver for the Broncos? Zach goes in depth into the qualities Troy Franklin has shown this season to be successful. What do the guys make of Colorado's updated win total for the 2025 season? We examine the remaining schedule for the Buffs and how difficult of a road it will be. What is CU's identity? 

James Palmer, of The Athletic and Bleacher Report, joined The Drive to discuss the Chiefs start to the season and how they can get it corrected.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth start the third hour catch the big guy up on yesterday’s trivia challenge. They dive headfirst into a preview of the Broncos’ first road game, how will the Broncos’ offense perform after a bad week one? They are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, to get a national perspective on the Broncos’ performance in week one, the performance of offenses around the NFL, and a preview of the Colts game. The guys get Stoke’d Up about the Ryan Staub story to finish the third hour.