Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Schlereth

Former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth joins The Next Round for a brutally honest breakdown of what's gone wrong with the Alabama Crimson Tide football offensive line and run game. And let's just say… “Stink” isn't holding back.

The Auburn Tigers could not have had a much better day Wednesday. Not only did Auburn Basketball get the 79-61 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in round one of the SEC Tournament, almost every other “Bubble Team” lost. Joe Lunardi of ESPN says Auburn may have now done enough to be in the field, regardless of today's outcome. Today: Auburn v. Tennessee Volunteers (-5.5) at 2:00 Is Auburn surviving the worst bubble of all time? Speaking of Auburn Basketball, did an opposing coach call them out for scouting on of their players at a game already? How can the Alabama Crimson Tide fix their offensive line and run game issues? Former NFL offensive lineman and NFL on FOX analyst Mark Schlereth gives us his observations. Richard Hendrix joins the show to talk the SEC Tournament SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Texas make the NCAA Tournament? How can the Alabama Crimson Tide fix their offensive line and run game issues? Former NFL offensive lineman and NFL on FOX analyst Mark Schlereth gives us his observations. The Auburn Tigers could not have had a much better day Wednesday. Not only did Auburn Basketball get the 79-61 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in round one of the SEC Tournament, almost every other “Bubble Team” lost. Joe Lunardi of ESPN says Auburn may have now done enough to be in the field, regardless of today's outcome. Today: Auburn v. Tennessee Volunteers (-5.5) at 2:00 Is Auburn surviving the worst bubble of all time? PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show without Stoke in the building. Mike walks you through the rules of NFL free agency as he recaps the moves the Broncos made to get ahead of the frenzy. Nazem Kadri made his triumphant return to the Avalanche on the way to a couple of huge wins. Mike looks ahead to the Nuggets’ matchup against the OKC Thunder tonight, wondering how they’ll bounce back after an embarrassing loss to the Knicks. Stoke explains why he was late before ranting and raving about the Broncos keeping Adam Trautman around. They look through our 9News Broncos Insider’s list of free agents to see what the Broncos are prioritizing this offseason. Mike and Stoke end the first hour chewing the fat about free agency, what will be done about the ILB’s and what they want to do with the skill positions.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second with Stink telling us all about his trip to Tampa where he visited with Jon Gruden. They get Stink’s take on the Broncos’ free agent moves so far. They break down Justin Strnad’s potential as a starting LB this season and they project what the Broncos could do to upgrade the TE position, even making a big trade in the Draft. The Morning Crew end the second hour looking back at John Elway’s career before sorting through all the big happenings of the Denver sports world like the return of Nazem Kadri to the Avalanche, Gabriel Landeskog’s busted balls, a brewing goalie controversy, and Defcon 1 for the Nuggets.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting different perspectives on the Broncos’ puzzling retention of TE Adam Trautman. They break down what Justin Strnad’s new deal means for the ILB room between Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton. They discuss what the Broncos game plan should be for free agency this year compared to the last two years now that they’re free from Russell Wilson's dead cap. They look through our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis’, free agent wish list. Is Klis’ list a preview for the Broncos’ free agent period? The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour chatting about the Maxx Crosby trade.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour discussing the scuttlebutt among Broncos fans after the pre-emptive moves the team has made ahead of free agency. They set Cup-or-Bust expectations for the Avalanche in the wake of Nazem Kadri’s return to Denver. They look at Mike Klis’ free agent list and they pick out the names that stand out to them. Stink gives a scouting report on his grandson after flying all the way out to Tampa to see his first game and then he gives a preview for his film break down on Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show with some leaking NFL free agency news about the future of Travis Kelce.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show recapping a nice Nuggets win over the Lakers and breaking down the Nicolas Roy trade. They update Broncos fans on their OL and explain how important it is that the Broncos extend GM Geroge Paton. Mike and Stoke discuss the return of Aaron Gordon against the Knicks tonight, does the actual evaluation of the Nuggets begin now? They discuss an Is It Just Me abut the Broncos’ rivals in the AFC making moves and they debate whether the Nuggets need to make some noise themselves.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour undermanned on the air and behind the glass as they look forward to trivia. They get excited about Jamal Murray building a chip on the Nuggets’ shoulder. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will an undermanned Morning Crew do against The Drive? Mike and Stoke cap off today’s show making the case to cut Ben Powers ahead of free agency and making bold predictions for tonight’s game against the Knicks.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour watching the snow come down as they remark on the incredible depth the Nuggets have built up. They chat about the Kadri deal being snuffed out by Calgary's owner. Stoke takes shots at Stink as he calls for the Broncos to cut Ben Powers. The guys rag on Stink some more and discuss how concerned they are with Jokic’s recent turnover issues. Will the Avs’ game in Dallas tonight decide the outcome of the Central division? Mike explains why it isn’t do-or-die. The guys pose a question to end the third hour: how many games do the Rockies need to LOSE for the 2026 season to be a success?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the second hour wondering where Mark is before they recap a must-win game over the Lakers. AG is set to return tonight versus the Knicks, does the Nuggets real season start now? The guys preview some 4-point games coming up for the Avalanche after the trade deadline. We figure out how Stink is letting everybody down yet again. They break the news to Broncos Country that the team probably isn’t making any moves to their WR group. Mike and Stoke point out a shocking stat about the Nuggets as they talk about the help that Jokic is getting from the rest of the team. Mike put his ear to the ground and he takes a leap on why the Avs couldn’t have a reunion with Nazem Kadri. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Broncos are making their final preparations for Free Agent Frenzy, Stoke thinks Zach will be disappointed in DJ Moore, a TE option stays off the board, and a star LB is available.  

Seth and B-Scott see if Mark Schlereth, Diego Pavia, Aaron Rodgers, Rich Eisen or Adam Schein can dethrone the current champion Jason McIntyre in this week's Take-a-Mania.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour telling some stories about Lou Holtz after the legendary coach’s passing. They set the number for the minimum amount of wins the Nuggets need over the next 6 games to stay out of the play-in conversation. They chat about birthdays. Stoke advocates for the Broncos to sign a troubled WR in free agency, Stink tells him why he’s wrong. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour breaking down how the Trent McDuffie trade could be a template for a potential Riley Moss trade.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour stressing the vital importance of the next 10 games for the Nuggets to stay afloat in the Western Conference. They chew the fat about game day grub. Stoke reckons with the 9am listeners’ reaction to his take that the Broncos should look at the most recent problem child WR on the market. Stink pitches why he thinks Cade Otton from Tampa Bay should be one of the Broncos’ top free agent targets next week. The Morning Crew caps off today’s show with breaking news that Zach Bye’s favorite team just traded for a new weapon and another option at TE hitting the market.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour rating their concern for the state of the Nuggets on a scale of 1-10. Mike asks the players how having kids affected their careers. They praise George Paton and the Broncos’ brass for being doing so well with contract extensions. The guys debate which TE they want the Broncos to pursue in free agency between Tampa Bay’s Cade Otton and Baltimore’s Isaiah Likely. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Chiefs are planning ahead, Tom Brady has a rat among the Raiders, and Stefon Diggs runs wears out his welcome with another team.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show recapping a great round of golf Stoke had before the check up on the Nuggets’ canary in the coal mine and breaking down the minor trade the Avalanche made yesterday. They congratulate Bo Nix on being a new dad. Mike and Stoke discuss how important the continuity in the Broncos’ front office is. Is this offseason the Broncos’ best chance to upgrade their roster to the next level before their time runs out? The guys discuss. LeBron James’ career is winding down, and tonight’s game may be the final time Denver basketball fans will get to see him. What do the guys and you, the listeners, think of him in the twilight of his career?  

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Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour drafting an official apology for Mike addressed to Avalanche Twitter. The guys respond to Russell Wilson’s podcast appearance where he called out Sean Payton and they discuss Russ’ NFL future. Will the Broncos regret letting an opportunity to trade for Breece Hall pass them by? The guys explain why the Broncos shouldn’t have Breece Hall FOMO. Mike caps off today’s show with an official apology to Avalanche Twitter.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show recapping the Avs’ huge rout over the Ducks. Mike addresses the Twitter firestorm he kicked up after criticizing Gabriel Landeskog yesterday. Russell Wilson went on a podcast to open an old wound he got from Sean Payton, the guys discuss whether he’s justified in firing back at the Broncos’ coach. Mike goes on the offensive about the Twitter drama he started with his Gabriel Landeskog take, pulling receipts from years past. Stoke gives us his top 5 free agent RB’s now that the franchise tag deadline has come and gone.   

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour doing a wellness check on Stink before Stink revels in the schadenfreude of Mike’s Twitter debacle. Stoke comes in with a rebuttal, drawing on the history of the Denver Broncos to defend Gabriel Landeskog’s slow start. Mike closes out the second hour going on the offensive, calling out the fans across Avalanche twitter for their reaction to scrutiny and even calling out the other hosts on The Fan for the way they’ve been covering the Avalanche this season.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting Stink’s reaction to Russell Wilson’s appearance on the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast where he took a shot at his former coach, Sean Payton. Mike has some real talk about his experiences from being Avalanche official media in days gone by. The guys take a break from the hockey talk to sort through Stink’s top 5 free agent RB’s on the market. The guys end the third hour talking about Gabriel Landeskog’s journey back from his injury as the most untouchable player in Denver sports talk... but Mike still takes his shots at The Captain.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour calling Mike out for being selfish with his time before they discuss the conflicting info about David Montgomery. They specualte3 what the Broncos will do in free agency at the RB position. Will Broncos Country be happy with the position after free agency? The guys look through their family trees before Mike gets sarcastic about Davis Webb taking over play calling. The Morning Crew ends the third hour choosing between Mike Evans (the NFL player, not the JV one) and Courtland Sutton.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour making funeral plans for themselves before they praise Jamal Murray for carrying the Nuggets to victory over the Jazz. The guys give the 9am listeners a chance to hear what our 9News Broncos Insider had to say about the RB position for the Broncos, who are they bringing back and who are they looking at bringing into the fold? Stink gives Stoke some compliments about his Combine photo before they dig up Stoke’s darkest fear about next year’s offense. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show with the top audio of the morning.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour taking Mike to task about taking yesterday off to go skiing. They quicky recap a huge game from a fit Jamal Murray. There were reports that the Broncos were interested in David Montgomery, but our 9New Broncos Insider Mike Klis says otherwise, do you believe that the Broncos were seriously pursuing the former Lions' RB? The guys discuss how Cam Johnson looks for the Nuggets right now and whether he should go to the bench when Peyton Watson comes back. The guys get into a heated debate about how to fix the Avs’ poor power play. Is it time for the Avalanche to demote their top guys? 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show recapping Mike’s ski trip and two ugly wins for the Nuggets and Avalanche. It's the franchise tag deadline, and the guys speculate what the Jets are going to do with Breece Hall. The Broncos were apparently in on the David Montgomery trade; what does it say about the Broncos’ plans in free agency? Would the guys have made the deal? Mike Evans (the receiver) is apparently interested in the Broncos but he has a pretty big demand if he comes here, Mike and Stoke debate whether he’s a good fit in Denver. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insider info on the Broncos’ interest in David Montgomery and the potential cap casualties.  

Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insider info on the Broncos’ interest in David Montgomery and the potential cap casualties.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour having some hard discussions about the Nuggets. They debate whether the Nuggets lost the MPJ trade and whether it’s a mistake to trust David Adelman with the title window. They address the hottest topics on the text line and YouTube chat like Punxsutawney Riche and Stoke’s new slippers possibly being redundant considering his terrible little dog still roams the house. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to bash the coaches who reside at Ball Arena.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show bashing Mike Evans and fact-checking our favorite Denver meteorologist before recapping the Nuggets’ rough weekend and breaking down the fallout in the standings. They break down the Broncos’ biggest needs now that the underwear Olympics, AKA the Scouting Combine, is done. Did the Broncos’ biggest need just put himself out of reach? The NHL Trade Deadline is coming up and there is a lot of smoke around an old friend of the Avs, but should they go for him? Richie and Stoke end the first hour talking about Ja’Quan MacMillian (presumably) coming back to the Broncos and what it means for Jahdae Barron. 

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour breaking down some breaking RB news that could affect what the Broncos do this offseason. The guys brooch one more uncomfortable conversation about the Nuggets: Is Aaron Gordon enough to save the Nuggets from their issues? JMac is back on the Broncos next year but what does it mean for Jahdae Barron and the rest of the secondary? Stink, Stoke, and Richie cap off today’s show reacting to Mel Kiper’s mock draft that has the Broncos doubling down on the secondary, how would they  react to it and how does the David Montgomery trade affect the draft board? 

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour discussing the very scrappy outing the Nuggets had against the OKC Thunder. Do you agree with how Jokic conducted themselves, or do you like the edge they showed? The Broncos’ had a specific trait at a premium when they were scouting RB’s at the Combine, but is it what they need at the position? They look at who Mel Kiper has the Broncos taking in his latest mock draft as they debate the merits of taking a boring pick versus the sexy pick. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where Von Miller is working toward life after football, two great deals for the upcoming baseball season, and some home cooking in OT.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show chatting about fashion before Stoke tells us about his plans for the Memorial this year. They scout for the Broncos a bit before they recap the Avs’ missed opportunity for a 4-point swing against the Wild last night. Former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth went on a podcast recently to explain his misunderstood genius in his time as the Nuggets’ GM... Mike and Stoke thoroughly debunk those claims. The guys wrap up the first hour talking about the unorthodox offseason that Sean Payton has planned for the Broncos and why Stoke doesn’t agree with the plan.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the second hour recapping a missed opportunity for a 4-point swing over the Wild that may have been tilted by the refs. The guys argue over the homerism for the Avs before they hear what Sean Payton had to say about the Super Bowl what-if scenario. They take a small detour to talk about an athlete falling down an elevator shaft before they hear some more of what Sean Payton had to say to Rich Eisen about the mocksters. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Broncos got top marks on their report card, the AFC North’s taking remedial classes, and a sinking ship in Boulder. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting into some new music and chopping it up about weekend plans. They discuss the implications of the Avs letting a 4-point game go to the Wild. The guys hear more from Calvin Booth’s podcast appearance where the Nuggets’ former GM takes veiled shots at Michael Malone. Mike and Stoke are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, to get expert insight into Combine culture before getting his take on Sean Payton giving up play calling to Davis Webb. The guys unpack their interview with James Palmer to close out the third hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour making plans for the spring and summer in light of Stink taking yet more time off. Stoke previews his return to the Memorial. Mike has a theory about Sean Payton’s motivation for handing the paly calling duties off to Davis Webb. Is Sean Payton making a move toward his legacy after football? The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will they fare without Stink once again? Mike caps off the week with one of the most southern (from his Yankee point of view) things you’ll ever hear.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting some good injury news about Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson. They discuss the motivation factor for the Avs’ top players after falling short in the Olympics. Is offensive line a top priority for the Broncos this offseason? Enough to spend their precious first round pick on the position? They debate how to alleviate the logjam the Broncos have in the defensive backfield. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the writing may be on the wall for CU, franchise tags are raining on the Broncos’ parade, and a possible LB solution in Chicago.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour talking about the conference race in the west and which team the Nuggets need to avoid in the playoffs. They celebrate the Avs’ power play in their return to action in Utah. The guys discuss the Broncos’ lack of turnovers on defense last season. Mike and Stoke dispel one of Stink’s most egregious uses of revisionist history. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour polling the 8am listeners about Stinka and Stoke’s argument last segment before discussing how to turn over the Broncos’ ILB position after so many years of mediocrity.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour finally learning what a “pet cat” is in NFL scouting parlance, breaking down RJ Harvey’s potential heading into his sophomore season. The guys commend the Nuggets for stepping up and grinding out wins in spite of all the injuries they’ve had to deal with this season. Should the Avalanche replace Nathan MacKinnon’s spot on the Power Play with Martin Necas? They debate what the Broncos should do with their crowded defensive backfield. Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show staging an intervention for Stoke before they chat about the transfer portal in college sports and how that factors into evaluating talent going to the professional level.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show recapping two big wins from the Nuggets and the Avalanche. They talk about the state of the Broncos’ ILB position, what they need to do with their pending free agents at the position, and whether they should invest heavily in a deep draft. How do NFL head coaches evaluate talent in the age of NIL? Sean Payton gave us some insight at the Combine. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour responding to the listeners’ questions about the transfer portal and Alex Singleton.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show reacting to the big news that Sean Payton has given up play calling to Davis Webb and the implications the move will have this season and beyond. A faithful listener takes a very unflattering screencap of Stoke before the guys speculate about the relationship between Bo Nix and Sean Payton being the reason for Davis Webb taking over play calling. Did Greg Penner play the role of Jerry Jones with the move to Davis Webb as the play caller? Our own Zach Bye thinks so, but is he on the mark? Mike and Stoke discuss. The 6am Duo wrap up the first hour digging into the other big news of yesterday: the Girard-Kulak trade and what it is setting up ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting Stink’s take on Sean Payton relinquishing the play calling duties to Davis Webb. They do some guy talk about golf and cleaning crap outta the garage. What do the Broncos see in Davis Webb to trust him with play calling in Bo Nix’s all-important 3rd season? How will the offense be different to Sean Payton's? Will Webb help the young players develop? The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they react to a very salty Sean Payton. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with some concerns about the move to Davis Webb as the new play caller. Will a buddy-buddy relationship between Bo and Webb cause problems for the Broncos? How long will Webb’s grace period last? GM George Paton made some comments about RJ Harvey at the Combine that has some Bronco fans worried the team won’t address the RB room. How are the guys reading Paton & Payton’s comments? The Morning Crew end the third hour exploring trades that the Avs just freed themselves up to do after the the Girard-Kulak trade.   

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a question: Why would Sean Payton give up his play calling duties now? The guys try to get a read on the Broncos’ head coach. Is Sean Payton laying out the groundwork for his exit strategy by handing off play calling duties to Davis Webb? What will the Broncos do with the coaching staff if Davis Webb is as advertised as the offensive coordinator? Would it put the Broncos into a Catch-22 where they’ll have to pick between Sean Payton and Davis Webb?  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show talking about falling victim to the Girl Scout Cycle yet again before they speculate what Sean Payton will reveal at his Combine press conference, if he reveals anything at all. Stoke and Richie discuss the Nuggets’ sharp decline in the clutch, what are the causes of it? Can the Nuggets even fix it? They look at a Broncos free agent target that is flying under the radar. Richie and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insight into the burning questions of the Combine for Sean Payton and to get some info about Mike Zimmer’s involvement on the defense.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour looking at some bold predictions for some bold moves the Broncos could make, would the guys make any big swings? Is it the right year for the Broncos to address their needs at RB and TE? Stink and Stoke break it down. The guys add some names to their Broncos free agency Wishlist before The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they explore one of the big what-if's of Broncos history, they shoot down some NFL rule changes, and discuss whether Shedeur Sanders’ job is safe.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour speculating about the play calling, will the Broncos split the offensive play calling between Sean Payton and Davis Webb? The Nuggets have been off this season and the Morning Crew is wondering if it has reached the point that the players need to right the ship on their own and which player needs to step up to give the team a reality check. There has been a lot of discourse about upgrading the offense but there is still a glaring hole on defense that the guys discuss how to fix. Richie, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the third hour shooting down a couple of trade proposals from a national outlet as they talk about team building philosophy.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with some very cautious optimism for the most maligned of Denver’s top four teams. Mike Klis reported the Broncos have interest in a veteran coach that could help the defense, but the guys debate if the Broncos even need him. Should the Broncos blow up their ILB room? What should they do with Strnad and Greenlaw? The Morning Crew debates. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show debating whether to blow up their TE room as well.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour breaking down Team USA’s huge victory over Canada in the Olympic Gold Medal game. They wonder how the Avs’ players, Canadian or American, will come back after such an intense two weeks at the Olympics. Mike tells us about a morning show super fan he met in Fort Collins over the weekend before they discuss the RB position and whether they regret letting Javonte Williams walk after the former Broncos RB got a new deal from Jerry. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to talk about the fallout from the Gold Medal Game, calling out the Avs’ core players for their performance in the game and how they reacted afterwards.   

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show celebrating the US Men’s Hockey Team’s gold medal victory at the Olympics. Mike calls out David Adelman for his excuses after the Nuggets gave up a 4th quarter lead to lose in San Francisco. Johnny Morton is the new passing game coordinator for the Broncos and Mike tells everybody why the longtime Payton protege got a raw deal at his last stop and how important he could be for Bo’s all-important 3rd year. They discuss the Gold Medal Game coming down to 3-on-3 overtime hockey and all the controversy that came out of it. The guys discuss what a disappointing loss the Olympic Finals was for Canada and they wonder how the Avs’ players like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar will respond to the huge loss. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour airing their concerns about the Nuggets’ lack of mental fortitude.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour ranting about the beanie babies that the Olympians all got as they recap a US victory in the Gold Medal Game. Mike gets the players’ take on how the Nuggets need to approach their end-of-game problems, is this on David Adelman to fix or the players? They speculate how much clarity we’ll get into the play calling situation between Sean Payton and Davis Webb as they get Stink’s insight into new passing game coordinator Johnny Morton’s time in Detroit. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the Bears possibly moving to Indiana, the tush push being preserved, and onside kick alternatives.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour pointing out the incredible power of international hockey, putting one of the most overlooked sports in America into the spotlight after the instant classic between Team USA and Team Canada. They rant about how ridiculous it is that Connor McDavid won Olympic Tournament MVP over Hellebuyck before calling out David Adelman for pre-empting excuses for his team. Stoke invites Stink out for anniversary mani-pedi's before they preview the underwear Olympics: the NFL Scouting Combine. How much value does the Combine have in evaluating talent? The Morning Crew cap off today’s show reflecting on the US Men’s Hockey Gold Medal one more time.