Podcast appearances and mentions of mike klis

In hour 4 of Dover and Cecil The guys react to what VJ had to say about joint practices.  How do the guys feel about this team after watching them against the Cardinals today?  Mike Klis joins the show to give his insights from camp and Sean Paytons press conference after practice today.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show back at Broncos training camp talking about the little things like watching someone who cut you off getting pulled over before they discuss how evaluation changes after the first preseason game. Mike gets defensive about his softball league before they pivot to breaking down RJ Harvey’s carries against the Niners. Aer the Chiefs set to regress back to the pack? The guys discuss. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the Broncos’ first preseason game and some inside info about the 14 things Sean Payton was pissed off about.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos as they will play their first preseason game tomorrow in Santa Clara. How will the order of operations go with the running back room? Will the Broncos be able to have success with big plays the way we haven’t seen much in training camp so far? What players in position battles have the most to gain or lose during the game tomorrow? Today’s “Three Count” features Will’s amazing gambling story on the Rockies game earlier this week and Von Miller’s comments on the Broncos being like seeing an old girlfriend be happy now. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what the Broncos offensive snap count will be for the starters, Nix reverting too running too often, and Sean Payton setting high expectations for his team and QB.

Dover and Cecil began the show discussing how much they need to see from the Broncos' offensive starters tomorrow night in their first preseason game. The fellas heard from Sean Payton on how the offensive performed yesterday in the joint practice. Mike Klis joined us from Santa Clara to talk about how well the Broncos ran the ball yesterday against the 49ers. Is Tyler Badie making a name for himself? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Richie react to Bo Nix’s comments on Sean Payton saying Nix will be a top quarterback in the NFL soon. The guys try to remember a coach in history talking about their quarterback the way Payton has Nix. We revisit Mike Klis’ comments on the Broncos offense being “uneven” today at the joint practice. Should we expect the Broncos offense to have a slow start to the season with their new pieces? We hear from Bo Nix after practice and his thoughts on playing off schedule, trying to return to Santa Clara for a Super Bowl, and much more. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Rashawn Slater’s injury today, LaJohntay Wester taking a kick back for a touchdown and the who will be the Broncos 3rd running back.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour resetting our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis’ comments about Sean Payton’s recent interview with Charles Robinson. The guys get the reaction of the 9am texters reacting to Mike before they debunk one of the dumber arguments against Sean Payton. They react to another one of Mike Klis’ comments about Bo’s streak of interceptions in the last few days of practice. Mike and Stoke wrap up today’s show with the best audio of the day.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show recapping Mike’s softball playoff game that made him run late before telling Broncos Country to relax after Bo Nix threw a couple of picks in yesterday’s practice. Sean Payton had his annual inflammatory interview recently, hyping the Broncos up as a Super Bowl contender, are you worried that he’s painting a target on his teams back? Mike and Stoke gauge the fan’s reaction to the article. The guys are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his opinion on Sean Payton’s comments to Charles Robinson and how Bo’s been doing in camp lately.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should be interested in Micah Parsons after he requested a trade. What would Parsons bring to the Broncos already stellar defense? Are the Broncos in a “win now” window where they should trade away future first round draft picks? Would the guys be willing to trade Nik Bonitto in a move that brings Parsons to Denver? Today’s “Three Count” features Zach’s hypothetical of the Broncos adding either Terry McLaurin or Micah Parsons and Amari Cooper retiring after 9 seasons in the NFL. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Bo Nix throwing his first and second interception of training camp, the Broncos wide receiver depth, and much more.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to their time with Mike Klis and his comments on Devaughn Vele missing a practice this week. Has Vele been dealing with an undisclosed injury? We listen back to Sean Payton’s snipy comments on Vele from earlier in the summer. We compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Can we take advantage of the morning show’s poor performance of 2-2, and win the week? We dive back into the Broncos training camp practice today. What do the guys make of the Broncos defense dominating the offense today? Is it actually a good thing that Bo Nix threw some interceptions today? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix’s interceptions.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Courtland Sutton on his connection with Bo Nix. Mike Klis joined the show and gave an update on Dre Greenlaw's injury. What is different from Nix's rookie training camp to this year's camp, according to Klis? Are the Broncos going to change their running scheme? The guys closed out the show breaking down what Broncos could get traded for first-round picks. 

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open the second hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insider info on pending deals after Courtland Sutton’s new deal and an update on the injuries to the LB room. They discuss the nigh-and-day difference between the Broncos of this year and the teams of years past after Sean Payton and Dre Greenlaw spoke about Denver being a destination again. Richie and Stoke go in-depth on Courtland Sutton’s fair new contract extension and the implications of it for the team. What’s Trending? The Morris-Jokic match is off, PS2 snubbed, and sports betting bugaboos.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open the second hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insider info on pending deals after Courtland Sutton’s new deal and an update on the injuries to the LB room.

In hour 2 of The Drive Zach and Phil discuss who could be the potential #2 receiver for the Broncos this season.    The Broncos new TE spoke today, and the guys react to some of his comments.  In the Three Count Phil caught up with Greg and George, the Rockies make a trade, and Ralphie was ranked.  Mike Klis joins the guys with his takes from camp.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil talked about how it's unlikely that Bo Nix won't have a sophomore slump like some might think. Mike Klis joiuned the show to talk about what he saw from training camp today with Courtland Sutton. What's the latest news about Zach Allen and his contract? Closing out the show, Dover told Cecil what he learned last night for "Shark Week."

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour with Mike going full Merilatt, trying to put Sean Payton’s feet to the fire this season. They debate what the expectations should be for the Broncos this year. They hear what our 9News Broncos’ insider, Mike Klis’, top storylines heading into camp. The guy wrap up today’s show recapping Nikola Jokic’s world tour stop in China and wonder if Big Honey is finally getting his due as a face of the NBA.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show welcoming Mike back, airing grievances about his travel habits; do you need a day to recover from your vacation? Stoke tells a story about his first day in training camp back in 2012 as training camp 2025 begins today. The Chiefs may have helped the Broncos out with Nik Bonitto’s extension, the question is: Do the Broncos pull the trigger now or when Bonitto proves it? They are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis to gauge the level of optimism in Broncos Country, get some contract updates, and his three biggest storylines in training camp.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis to gauge the level of optimism in Broncos Country, get some contract updates, and his three biggest storylines in training camp.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie debate who the Broncos number two receiver will be with so many options. Will Marvin Mims be able to use his speed on the outside and middle of the field? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss who will be the Broncos number two receiver, what Jahdae Barron’s role will be on the defense, and if the Broncos defense can repeat their success from last year and be a top 5 NFL defense. Today’s “Three Count” features FanDuel’s social media putting out “odds” for the average showers per week, Rockies attendance this season outperforming their 2007 famous “Rocktober” season, and reacting to DaRon Holmes impressive summer league. We hear from the Nuggets recent addition, Cam Johnson as he held his introductory press conference today. What were the guy’s first impressions of Cam and how will Jokic be able to elevate Cam’s game?

In the final hour, Dover and Danny discussed where this year's Nuggets roster could rank all-time. Mike Klis joined the show to give us the latest on RJ Harvey finally signing his rookie contract. Will Courtland Sutton get a new deal before training camp? The guys talked about how good the Broncos RB room could be. If the Broncos were to extend Courtland Sutton, how much should they pay him? 

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show ribbing Zach and discussing how confident they are in Bo Nix heading into his rookie year. They get a former QB and now national talking head’s take about Bo’s standing among his NFL peers. The guys go on Broncos rookie contract watch with the 1st and 2nd round picks still unsigned. Stoke tells us his own rookie holdout story. Richie and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, to get an update on Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey’s contract disputes.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie look at the Broncos off season moves and decide which player they feel the most confident in. Will JK Dobbins be able to stay healthy all year in Denver? How will Bo Nix elevate his game this season? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Que Robinson’s potential for the Broncos this season, the running back battle during training camp, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features the Avalanche twitter account posting a picture of Nathan MacKinnon, Sydney Crosby and Justin Bieber, the ticket prices for Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James in last night’s summer league game, and a video of Chad Ochocinco coaching up current wide receivers on how to deal with Patrick Surtain as a corner back. Will the Buffs be able to fix their running game issues that we saw last season?

In the final hour, Aniello and Danny broke down what to expect from DaRon Holmes tonight for his Summer League debut this season. Mike Klis joined the show to give an update on Jahdae Barron and why he hasn't signed his rookie contract yet. Does the team think that they can make a deep playoff run this season? Closing out the show Danny gave his NFL comparisons for Bo Nix. 

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show reacting to the Nuggets’ big start to the NBA offseason, heaping praise on the new-look front office for finally shaking things up by trading MPJ and getting Bruce Brown back in Denver. Richie and Stoke look at the remaining holes left on the Nuggets roster and they pick out some candidates to fill them all across the price range. They finish the first hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info about the roster bubble ahead of training camp.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info about the roster bubble ahead of training camp.

In hour 2 Richie and Stokley think about Zach Allens future in Denver.  What are some of the other famous calls that should be on the list of greatest calls of all time?  The guys react to your texts.   Could there be a new possibility for the Broncos new stadium?   Mike Klis says things could be getting thorny.  The guys go through some Broncos hypotheticals.  The guys get into what’s trending.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day in the Colorado Avalanche making a trade to send away Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood while freeing up around $9 million of cap space for the team. What is next for the Avs? Between having a double digit sack defender or 1,000 yard receiver, which is most likely to happen again for the Broncos in 2025? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the options for the next home of the Broncos and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features what would fair trade value look like in a trade involving Jokic, zero freshman being selected in the second round of the NBA draft, and the news of former Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri not returning to the Toronto Raptors. Is there a surprise third location which could be the home of the next Broncos stadium?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil broke down the latest changes that could be coming in the new CBA in the NHL. Mike Klis joined the show to give an update on Courtland Sutton's contract negotiations. Will Sean Payton run the ball more often this season? The fellas gave their thoughts on the Rockies making changes to their front office. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of Shedeur Sanders having a second speeding ticket. Is Shedeur giving the Browns a reason to not trust him as a franchise quarterback and cut him? Will Shedeur grow out of this immaturity and bad decision making? Zach asks if George Paton has become the best active general manager in Denver sports. What are Paton’s five best draft picks during his tenure with the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” features John Gruden doing his unboxing for Colorado State football and going on and on about their former players and previewing game 7 of the NBA Finals. Do the Pacers have a chance to go on the road and beat the 68-win Thunder? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the potential new Broncos home at Burnham Yard and much more.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil gave their thoughts on certain Broncos making ESPN's quarter century NFL team. Mike Klis joined the show to give an update on Courtland Sutton's potential contract extension. Could J.K. Dobbins be the Day 1 starter at RB to start the season? Could Marvin Mims have an expendable role this season? The guys closed out the show naming the one sporting event that they could watch over and over forever. 

In this episode, host Amir Farrell and co-host Evan Petruk discuss a recent report from Denver Broncos insider Mike Klis revealing the real why wide receiver Devaughn Vele missed the full length of mandatory minicamp. Is Vele set to surpass veteran Courtland Sutton in receiving yards in 2025?Join the Broncos Avenue community to receive exclusive perks! Get early access to videos, ad-free episodes, special badges and MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaN0vAKhNky_bhTwW1VQFQ/joinWant us to cover MORE Denver Broncos news? Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@BroncosAvenue?sub_confirmation=1Broncos Avenue covers all the latest news, analysis, game breakdowns, and insider updates on the Denver Broncos. From in-depth discussions to exclusive insights, they bring you everything you need to stay connected to Broncos football.Socials:https://linktr.ee/broncosavenue

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show welcoming Mike back after a trip out east and a karmic flight back home. They set the odds that the Nuggets’ vacant GM job will be filled internally after the assistant GM was let go. The guy set up the Daily Top 5: Sports Nicknames before Mike gets Stoke’s breakdown of the Gus Johnson play. Should the Avs withhold Gabriel Landeskog from the Olympics? Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9Newes Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an explanation for why the Broncos’ key contracts haven’t been extended yet.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back on what they’ve learned the past three weeks out at Broncos practices. How do the guys feel about Sean Payton saying that starters will play during the preseason? Do the Broncos have enough veterans to skip the tackling and real football that preseason games provide? What were the guy’s impressions of 2nd round pick, RJ Harvey? Could the Broncos have the best 1-2 punch in running backs in the NFL? Today’s “Three Count” features the arms race between the Penners and Kroenke’s to redevelop areas around their stadiums, are we seeing the one of the best Stanley Cup Finals in recent years with a three of the four games going to overtime, and Antiono Brown in more trouble as Miami-Dade County is seeking to arrest him on a charge of attempted murder. 9News Broncos inside, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Mike’s biggest takeaway from minicamp, how contract talks are going for Courtland Sutton, and who will be the third running back alongside Harvey and Dobbins.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if there's a concern with Courtland Sutton not talking to the media today. Cecil wonders if there could be an issue with Sutton and his contract. Mike Klis joined the show to give the latest on Sutton's contract. What's the plan with the RB room? Closing out the show, Dover told Cecil what he should get a tattoo of. 

Mike Evans and Richie Carni open today’s show previewing the biggest Broncos minicamp storyline before they run into some technical difficulties with the Zach Bye Smear Campaign and the Stanley Cup line “brawl”. The guys discuss the etiquette of holding the elevator before mike holds Richie’s feet to the fire about going to Rockies games. They introduce their Daily Top 5: Things That Sounded Good at the Time before they debate who’s team the Broncos are, Sean Payton or Bo Nix’s. Mike and Richie are joined by out 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get a preview of the Broncos’ minicamp storylines. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos OTA’s the past two weeks. Should we be concerned about Pat Bryant not shining during OTA’s or is this no the environment for him to show out? Today’s “Three Count” features if the Rockies can pick up a win vs the Mets over the weekend and the Knicks asking permission to interview Jason Kidd for the head coaching opening. What active coach would the guys have wanted the Nuggets to request permission to interview when they had their opening? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the likelihood of JK Dobbins signing with the Broncos after no deal was done this week, who will get paid first for the Broncos looking for new contracts, and much more.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Sean Payton on why the Broncos brought in J.K. Dobbins for a visit. Mike Klis joined the show to give an update on Dobbins and the Broncos. What did Klis see from Broncos practice today? The guys explained that the Broncos should sign Dobbins and money shouldn't be an issue. Closing out the show, the guys talked about the possibility of Russell Westbrook playing elsewhere next season. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show with a slightly concussed Mike Evans sharing a some of his escapades from coed softball. The Rockies find themselves in a rare position against the Marlins as the guys introduce their Daily Top 5: their favorite Rockies of all time, before they address one of our writers’ Super Bowl aspirations. Mike has had enough of electric bikes and he might take drastic measures. Mike and Stoke finish the first hour with our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to see where the Broncos’ roster stacks up to the rest of the NFL and to get an update on the Broncos’ upcoming contract extensions.

Zach and Phil are live from Green Valley Ranch Beer Garden. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown what they saw at Broncos OTA’s yesterday. Should we be concerned about Pat Bryant not impressing in practice? Do the Broncos have enough speed at wide receiver? Zach shares the data on rookie wide receivers and what their stats usually look like in their first season. Could the Broncos have another version of Devaughn Vele and Tim Patrick in 2025 camp? Zach shares what undrafted wide receiver has impressed him thus far. 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Mike’s big takeaways from OTA’s, how RJ Harvey has looked so far, and what the early depth chart is looking like for the Broncos. What should we make of John Franklin-Meyers’ absence at OTA’s?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil talked about Broncos that can have breakout seasons this year. Cecil explained why Riley Moss could end up having a chance for eight interceptions this season. Mike Klis joined the show and talked about how good Bo Nix looked at OTAs today. Was RJ Harvey catching a lot of passes and is Audric Estime a concern this season for the Broncos? 

Mike Evans and Danny Williams open today’s show chopping it up about a very foggy morning, youth baseball, and the state of the Avalanche and the Rockies. The guys take some texts from the 6am listeners before they dig into the hottest OTA storylines for the Broncos. Mike gets Danny’s take on the state of the Nuggets and the Avalanche now that some of the most important offseasons for both teams has officially begun. They are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to talk about the top storylines heading into OTA’s.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Denver sport’s coaches Mount Rushmore. Do the Rockies deserve a face on Mount Rushmore without a championship? Is Dan Reeves a top 4 coach in Denver history without a championship? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Bo Nix is the face of the Broncos, the situation with Courtland Sutton’s contract extension, and how the wide receiver room is looking with the addition of Pat Bryant. Today’s “Three Count” features Bo Nix throwing out the first pitch at the Rockies and Yankees game tonight and if the Rockies will finish in the top half of MLB in attendance this season. Zach and Phil react to PFF’s ranking of the top 32 wide receivers in the NFL. What tier will Courtland Sutton fall in and do we agree with his ranking? How much should we take PFF’s opinion into account?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if an NFL team can win the Super Bowl without their QB being one of the their 3-best players. Mike Klis joined the show to talk about his sitdown with Rockies GM Bill Schmidt. What's the latest update with Alex Singleton and his recovery. Does Josh Kroenke know that he has to go all in while Nikola Jokic on the roster? 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to PFF's QB tiers that has Bo Nix ranked 19th in the NFL. Dover went off on Rockies GM Bill Schmidt's latest comments that he told Mike Klis. Who is going to lead the Broncos in rushing and receiving this season? How many all-purpose yards will RJ Harvey end up with? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go week by week of the Broncos schedule and determine where Bo Nix stacks up against the opposing quarterbacks. What version of Anthony Richardson will we see in week 2? Is Bo Nix ready to be compared to the top QB’s in the league like Joe Burrow? Is Jalen Hurts more of a product of a great team around him than a great QB himself? Has Nix already surpassed Dak Prescott and CJ Stroud? Is there even a debate between Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes? Are Nix and Jordan Love on the same tier in the NFL? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos are feeling after seeing their schedule this season, if the first two games of the season are “must win” games, and what the internal expectations are for the Broncos. Will the Broncos be able to have similar regular season results without the NFC south on the schedule?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil broke down the Broncos schedule and discussed which games they're most excited to about. Mike Klis joined the show to give his thoughts on the schedule for the Broncos. Is this year's schedule tougher than last year's? Closing out the show the guys reacted to Jamal Murray being listed as questionable with an illness. The fellas made their final predictions for tonight's Nuggets game. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia vs the morning show. How will we compare to the morning show’s 3-1 performance from yesterday? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the biggest story lines going into rookie minicamp, who will be the Broncos number two wide receiver, and who will be getting next big pay day for the Broncos. Wen react to Klis stating that there are no discussions between the Broncos and Nik Bonitto on an extension. How is Bonitto feeling after such a great season and not receiving a new deal yet? What can be the negatives if the Broncos decide not to get a deal done with Bonitto. Zach Allen or John Franklin-Meyers? Do the Broncos have a chance to have the number one defense in the NFL this season? How much do the guys buy into preseason rankings?

In the final hour, Cecil and Will heard from David Adelman after last night's Nuggets loss. Is the best path for the Nuggets to win all three of their home games in this series? Mike Klis joined the show to discuss what we should expect from Broncos rookie mini camp this weekend. Who is the Broncos' No. 2 WR? Cecil explained why a certain rookie could be the No. 2 WR for the Broncos. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will debate which Denver team has more demons to overcome in game 7 tomorrow? Will the Avalanche be able to finally win a game 7 with this main group of players? Will Dallas and Pete Debor continue their success in game 7’s? Zach shares the results of his twitter poll with which team Denver fans feel more confident in. We hear from Avs coach Jared Bednar and his thoughts ahead of game 7. Which player will be the biggest x-factor between both series? Today’s “Three Count” features overlapping game 7’s for Denver sports fans, the Rockies winning 2 games in a row, and Bo Nix attending yet another Denver sports game in the Avs game last night. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Audric Estime’s role on the team had an impact on which running back the Broncos chose in the draft, an update on the health of Dre Greenlaw, and a potential international game for the Broncos.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will preview the upcoming massive weekend in Denver sports. Between both the Avalanche and Nuggets game 7, who do the guys trust the least going into Saturday? Which player will be the biggest x-factor between both series? Zach shares the results of his twitter poll with which team Denver fans feel more confident in. We pivot to the Broncos and discuss the Broncos running back room with Mike Klis claiming Audric Estime will be a part of the Broncos plan. Should the Broncos still search out a veteran running back to bring into the mix? We hear from one of the newest Broncos in Talanoa Hufanga and his praise of Bo Nix and being part of the reason he wanted to join Denver. We wrap up the show with Zach and Will’s predictions for the weekend. Who will be the leading scorer for the Nuggets?

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely open today’s show with hearing the 6am listeners literally beg mike to stop jinxing the Avs after a bad Game 5 loss in Dallas. Stoke is having second thoughts on the Broncos’ draft class and he wonders if Sean Payton is trying to be the smartest guy in the room. The guys tackle a viral debate; would 100 men be able to take down 1 gorilla? They are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the Broncos’ draft and to get some clarity on the front office’s thought process throughout the draft process.