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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.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour pulling for Team Canada to make it to the Gold Medal Game. They discuss the concerning trend of the Nuggets failing in the clutch. Stink and Stoke give Mike grief for using cash and change for the station’s vending machine. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour chatting about change and looking ahead to Sean Payton’s press conference at the Combine.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour defending Stoke’s use of spray margarine for his morning bagels. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, will they be able to get the W with Stink back? The guys indulge in patriotic fervor as they update the 9am listeners on the Canada-Finland semifinal matchup. Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off the week discussing the possibility that Canada gets upset by Finland and how it would affect their enjoyment of the men’s hockey tournament.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour in shock that Stink showed up for his job today before they get an update on Stokley’s secret chicken. They recap the great Olympic hockey games that took place yesterday. Mike asks former WR Brandon Stokley what exactly a WR coach does and whether the Broncos’ new WR coach can fix the drops. The Nuggets get back in action after a much-needed All-Star Break. Do you feel confident in their health with a 27-game sprint to the finish? The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they discuss the NOLA coaching pipeline, the reality of the Mahomes restructure, a new coach that is DOA, and a peak offseason article from ESPN.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour counseling Mike through his bum job on Stink’s podcast before they recap a great day of Olympic Hockey. They give a brief tribute to the late Doug Moe after hearing some current Nuggets pay tribute themselves. Stoke breaks down, Rico Dowdle, an unsung free agent RB that he thinks can contribute to the Broncos’ lacking run game in his Telestrator Tuesday (on a Thursday) film breakdown. They explain why they think JK Dobbins’ time in Denver should be over. Stoke explains why he desperately wants the Broncos to sign Hunter Renfroe. The Morning Crew caps off the show talking about the increasingly bad behavior of Stoke’s terrible little dog.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a new entry on the Big Board of BS and a Catch-22 for The Fan’s Free Agent Wishlist. They kick the tires on the real Mike Evans. They pay tribute to the late, great former Nuggets head coach Doug Moe for his contributions to Denver basketball and Denver radio. Mike gets in a bad mood about Serious Skiing Guy on the text line before they debate whether they want Team USA to play Team Canada or Team Czechia for the gold. They recap Stink’s film breakdown on Evan Engram and why the Broncos not only need to keep him; but they also need to give him a bigger role next season. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show talking about the dominance of Tiger Woods, and the players complain about The Anchors waiting for them at home.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with a special surprise for Mike before the guys get Stink’s take on the Josh Jacobs rumors. They discuss the greater RB market and wonder if Broncos Country’s favorite, Breece Hall, will be available on the market. Stink offers some empathy to Kris Bryant after the Rockies’ highest paid player spoke about his back issues. They look ahead to the full day of Olympic hockey, including a matchup between Gabriel Landeskog’s Team Sweden and Team USA. The Morning Crew ends the third hour talking about Mikaela Shiffrin’s gold medal win and a major flub from Mike, who is too excited about the Olympics coming to the US.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour reliving some of their favorite Stoke antics. Mike makes a disgusting promise. An ESPN writer suggested the Broncos trade for one of the biggest headaches in the NFL; the guys expound every reason why it’s a bad idea. They debate how high the the ceiling is for young WR’s like Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims. Mike calls for a shocking trade idea that would move semi-controversial player out of Denver. The guys get some intel on Stoke’s secret Cajun chicken as the Morning Crew wrap up the third hour responding to the messages from our 8am listeners.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour wondering if Kenyon Sadiq, the top TE prospect from Oregon, is all he’s cracked up to be. Is he worth targeting and trading up in the Draft? The guys start putting together their free agent wish lists on offense and defense for the offseason. They sift through the rest of a deep free agent RB class to find some diamonds in the rough that the Broncos won’t have to break the bank for. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show defending GM Geroge Paton for some of his misses this offseason and discussing the compensation for a potential Riley Moss trade.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour rattling off their #1 free agent targets on offense and defense, narrowing in on a stud ILB. They look at the free agent market for RB’s and they pick out their favorite for the Broncos. They debate whether the Broncos’ young locker room could handle one of the diva WR’s on the market this offseason. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory projecting what the Broncos should do with their ILB group, looking at the franchise tag candidates, and getting Stoke’s take on his old coach returning to the NFL.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour debating the Jahdae Barron pick now that the season is done. Mike gets super salty about the Big Board of BS. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge; will the bickering hosts be able to pull together without Stink to pull off a win? The guys end today’s show on a high note from Stoke before they look ahead to a lovely weekend of ice fishing.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the second hour with some Olympic hockey talk before discussing what the Rockies’ mentality will be entering a season where their prospects are extremely thin. A former CU Buff lays into the Coach Prime regime, are his criticisms valid? Mike and Stoke discuss the Coach Prime experiment after 3 years. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where preliminary plans for the new stadium comes up, rich people problems for the Broncos, a clunker’s comeback, and the worst way to start a NFL season. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the second hour salty that Stink’s letting his teammates down by taking time off again before they look at the NBA’s All-Star Game, as well as all the other All-Star Games. Courtland Sutton caused a stir on social media yesterday and the guys discuss much ado about nothing before they debate whether he can be a #1 WR on a Super Bowl team after a down season. They reflect on Gabriel Landeskog’s journey from his injury now that he’s playing in the Olympics. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they go in depth on Joey Porter’s burning hatred of Big Ben Roethlisberger. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour shooting the breeze about autographs and Mike’s life outside of the show before they project what a healthy Nuggets team looks like for the home stretch of the playoffs. A very stupid idea came from The Drive yesterday and the Morning Crew (sans Stink) explain why it would be extremely foolish to follow through with it. They wrap up the third hour stressing the importance of maintaining a good culture in the Broncos’ locker room.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting Stink’s take on the footage of Mike getting hit* in the face by a lacrosse ball. They break down the worst contract in the history of Denver sports by the numbers. The wise guys in Vegas are only giving the Broncos the 3rd best odds to win the AFC West and the guys discuss what could possibly cause such a regression. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they look at the ratings for the Super Bowl, the number keeps going up for the Broncos, the next Sam Darnold, and perpetual college students.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour chewing the fat about all of the local ties to the Olympics, from the Avs enjoying themselves in Milan to a string of performances that brings Mikaela Shiffrin’s GOAT case into question. They step into it with a new kind of fan: Serious Skiing Guy. The Morning Crew end the third hour offending even more niche fanbases as they explain why the Olympics matter so much more as an athlete.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with Mike venting about getting zero credit for getting hit in the face* by a lacrosse ball. Stink’s wife corroborates a Big Board of BS level claim he made before they discuss gym attire etiquette. They hand out some Broncos End of Season Awards “honoring” Riley Moss for his defense, Garrett Bolles for his acting, and Bo Nix for his scrambling. The oddsmakers have the Broncos finishing 3rd in the division and it has Mike scratching his big ol’ bruised noggin. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show debating what the Broncos should’ve done with the RB room this past season and how they should handle it this offseason.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour celebrating an anniversary and the players reflect on their lives after football. Our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis gave the guys insight into a couple of the Broncos’ key free agents, and they discuss whether they want these guys back in the fold. They look at the free agent and rookie TE’s that the Broncos should be looking at in March. The Morning Crew caps off today’s show discussing David Adelman’s approach compared to Michael Malone.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour yelling at clouds before they recap the Nuggets’ disappointing loss to the Cavaliers. Mike tells the story of when he took a lacrosse ball to his huge head. Sean Payton was right about the Broncos being a Super Bowl caliber team but will he be right about Bo being a Top 5 QB by this time next year? NBC football analyst Chris Simms is high on Bo Nix, even saying that Bo may be better than Drew Brees in some areas, does the Morning Crew agree?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour with Stink taking responsibility for the Nuggets’ loss last night. They break down the issues with the Broncos’’ skill position groups and come up with a game plan to address the most important position of need. The Broncos had a very good defense but there was one area where they were sorely lacking: turnovers. Mike, Mark, and Stoke break down how the Broncos can get better at taking the ball away. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where a pair of familiar faces return to the AFC West and a player trying to escape from the Factory of Sadness. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting Stink’s take on the Super Bowl and the What If’s of a healthy Bo Nix. The guys listened to Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner’s advice for Bo Nix earlier and it got Stoke thinking (shocking, I know) about how to handle how Bo’s rushes going forward. They cover some of the news coming out of the Olympics like Lindsey Vonn’s injury and the Avs’ captains around the world. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they discuss New England’s poor offensive showing, the Broncos’ odds for next year, the Halftime Show, and the terrible Super Bowl commercials.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour debating the importance of the run game after the Super Bowl. Mike pushes back on the “what if” narrative that the Broncos missed an opportunity this season. The Super Bowl betting odds are out and the Broncos are lagging behind a bunch of teams in their own conference, do you agree with the odds makers? Will the Broncos be able to repeat what they did and prove Vegas wrong? The Morning Crew cap off today’s show sorting through the Russell Wilson trade that built the Seahawks’ Super Bowl team and venting about a missed opportunity in light of Drake Maye’s terrible Super Bowl performance.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour previewing the offseason ahead of the Broncos, debating what to do with the TE room. Who do they bring in and who do they shuffle out? They rattle off some awards that should’ve been handed out at the NFL Honors. Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to give us insight into the Broncos’ coaching arrangement and to make his Super Bowl pick. The Morning Crew update everybody on their diets to cap off the third hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with Stink's Super Bowl thermometer story. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest questions in The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, will they be able to follow up their 3-1 effort from last week? Mike takes on Stoke for one last Morning Show Fantasy Football matchup, can Mike salvage the season with a Super Bowl victory with the help of Stink?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour chatting about the NFL Honors awards and the Hall of Fame class of 2026. Should the Avalanche forbid Gabe Landeskog from playing in the Olympics? The Morning Crew debates. They debate which Olympics are better and discuss the penis enlargement scandal unfolding at the Olympics before The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the NFL and Hollywood did not mix well at the NFL Honors, But-Man got an MVP vote, idiots are running the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Patriots hate Tom Brady now.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour recapping a pretty good game of basketball... that the Nuggets lost. They discuss whether the Nuggets will make a move before the NBA’s trade deadline. Mike calls for heads to roll in the Avalanche building if they fall short again. They discuss the youth movement along the Broncos’ coaching staff after the recent bout of firings and departures and they wonder if getting younger behind Sean Payton is a good thing for the franchise. They break down the issues that led to the Nuggets losing last night’s game. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show picking which Hall of Fame finalists are in and who’s out.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour talking about all the food they housed yesterday before they dig into a full night of Denver sports between the Nuggets and the Avs. Is Sean Payton taking a page out of Mike Shahan’s book with the Broncos’ latest coaching staff overhaul? The guys discuss the shot selection issues at the end of the Nuggets-Knicks game that the team will have to work through as Jokic plays himself back into shape. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where Maxx Crosby may be leaving the AFC West, Tom Brady with some weak sauce, and the return of Buddy Hackett. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a huge surprise for Stoke that has been months in the making. Lindsey Vonn is set to ski through a ruptured ACL in the Olympics but is she making a selfish decision in doing so? The Morning Crew debates. They express how uninterested they are in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Is there any reason to be excited about this year’s matchup? The Morning Crew cap off today’s show talking through Stoke’s anxieties about The Anchor coming home, explaining why the Nuggets don’t need to make a trade at tomorrow’s deadline, and the Hair Witch Project.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour discussing if the Nuggets need to make a trade for tomorrow’s deadline. The guys answer some questions from the 7am listeners about Stoke’s profile pic, the barn Mike supposedly painted, and how to fix the Avs’ terrible power play. They debate who bears more blame for the Avs’ power play between the players and the coaches. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Pro Bowl will never die and Drake Maye has a Muppet voice. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour airing out some dirty laundry before Mike tries to defend himself for his Avs takes lately. Mike Klis told us about some signs that the offensive play calling may be turning over to Davis Webb and Stink gives his two cents on what a transition may look like. Mike, Stink, and Stoke explore the scenario that Davis Webb takes over the offense, what would it look like, what are some of the growing pains he’d go through, and Sean Payton’s role in the transition. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Pro Bowl needs to go away, the Broncos are using the AFCCG loss as motivation, and the Hall of Fame voters strike again.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour wondering if the Broncos’ coaching exodus is a good thing before speculating what Davis Webb’s job as the OC would even be with Sean Payton calling plays. The NFL’s international slate just came out and it has the Mike more convinced than ever that there will be a Super Bowl in London in the future, Mike and Stoke guys debate Mike’s theory. The Morning Crew speculates about Sean Payton’s coaching timeline, is he nearing the end of his football life? Mike and Stink cap off today’s show trying to lift a very dour Stoke’s spirits ahead of all the social activity he’ll be forced into tonight.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour wondering how the Broncos are going to handle the brain drain they’ve had this offseason. Vance Joseph is staying in Denver after a third of the NFL’s head coaching jobs were open, and the guys discuss why he was passed over yet again. The guys stress how vital it is that the Broncos retain George Paton after rumors came out that the Vikings are interested in him. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the path to OC is open for Davis Webb, a great career move for Klint Kubiak, and choosy VJ’s choose Denver. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour downplaying the drama around the Broncos’ offensive staff shuffle. The Morning Crew takes on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge. Can they get off the schneid and get a W this week? Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off the week revealing who won in the grand finale of the Broncos fantasy matchup.    

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour talking about the Broncos’ interest in Davis Webb after they interviewed Buffalo QB Coach Ronald Curry. They react to another Broncos offensive assistant departing Sean Payton’s staff as Stink explains what offensive coordinators’ actual jobs are. They get Stink up to speed on the Bo-Payton drama and get his take on it. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the Broncos’ OC search, the nine lives of Nathaniel Hackett, the ratings for Championship Sunday, and Stink’s thoughts on Bill Belichick’s snub from the Hall of Fame.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour taking a full lap around the Denver sports scene. They read between the lines of the Broncos’ coaching staff’s blowout; they stress the importance of Aaron Gordon to the Nuggets’ title hopes, and they confront Mike for jinxing the Avalanche. They discuss how the Nuggets should handle the rotation with Aaron Gordon out injured for extended time and project what they think the playoff rotation should be. The Morning Crew share their stress dreams before they answer some “Is It Just Me’s” on an “Is It Just Me Friday”. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the second hour giving the 7am listeners a chance to hear what Bo Nix had to say about his coach airing his injury history. It wasn’t just drama though, Bo reflected on seeing everything happening from the sidelines and the support he got from his team and the Broncos Country. The sale of the Broncos couldn’t have gone any better and the guys give you a chance to hear why with Greg Penner’s comments about Paton & Payton’s partnership, his input on football decisions, and his evaluation of the 2025 season. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they discuss Bo’s injury, a debilitating blow to the Pats, the GOAT’s take on Billy B’s snub, and the hometown coach.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour trying to read between the lines of Sean Payton’s comments at the Broncos’ end of season press conference. The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to get his areas of improvement for the Broncos, his take on the Broncos’ assistant coaching shuffle, and his projection for the Broncos’ future. The guys discuss the Nuggets’ loss to the Pistons, fine time at CU, and Sam Malinsky’s new contract. Stoke caps off today’s show with a crazy blockbuster trade proposal for the Nuggets.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the second hour coming to the defense of Jarrett Stidham after all the backlash that’s come out against him. An ESPN writer got a look behind the Sean Payton curtain, how the Broncos’ coach planned the game, why he didn’t take the field goal, and how he was feeling after the loss. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insight into Sean Payton’s mindset after the 4th & 1 decision, the Broncos’ next steps in the offseason, and the growing interest in Davis Webb. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they wonder if the Pro Bowl means anything anymore, they preview an unlikely Super Bowl matchup, they put their tinfoil hats on for a huge coincidence, and holy providence propelling Seattle.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour telling us all about their experience at the game from Peyton Manning’s suite. They get Stink’s take on the decision to pass on the field goal. Stink breaks down the X’s & O’s of the play call on that fateful 4th down, and he calls out an issue with offensive football around the league. The guys debate the importance of the run game and how much the Brocos’ lack of a run game hurt them. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where Sean Payton runs through his regrets about the game, Jarrett Stidham breaks down the backward pass, the rags to riches story of Sam Darnold, and the bleakest silver lining ever.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour referring to the old NFL adage: more games are lost in the NFL than they won. The Morning Crew break down how the Broncos gave away yesterday’s game. The guys take a break from all of the doom and gloom and what-if's to look back at what a great, successful season it was for the Broncos and look ahead to the bright future that lies ahead of the team. Stoke proposes that Sean Payton give up play calling duties. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to give his takes on the decision to go for it on 4th down and how the 2025 season will be remembered. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a question: is the 2025 season a success or a failure after the AFC Championship Game? The guys break down the 4th & 1 decision by the numbers, how the Broncos performed before and after that fateful decision. Should the Broncos move away from Will Lutz? The Morning Crew refer to the Zapruder film of Will Lutz’ blocked field goal before running through all of the mistakes the Broncos made to give the game away. They lay out how important it is that the Broncos upgrade every single skill position on offense. Mike takes the show home telling everybody why he thinks weather games are overrated.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour calling Mike out for his BS before they discuss Sean Payton giving the Patriots some bulletin board material. They debate how ready Jarrett Stidham is for game action after so long out of game action. Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to update us on JK Dobbins’ status and to break down how the Broncos need to defend the Patriots offense. The Morning Crew tell everybody about Stink getting called into the principal’s office before they hear Peyton Manning’s take on how to prepare for a big game like the AFC Championship Game.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour joined by 9News meteorologist Chris Bianchi to get a weather forecast for the AFC Championship Game, will the forecast favor the Broncos or the Patriots? The Morning Crew play The If Game where they present their keys to the game; the Broncos will win or lose if...? Mike and Stoke put together their AFC Championship Game fantasy football matchup, how did they in the Divisional Round? How will they and the Broncos fare on Sunday? They update everybody on the NFL coaching carousel before making their fearless predictions for the AFC Championship Game.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour arguing over who’s prettier before they hear Jarrett Stidham talk about his upcoming start on Sunday. They get optimistic about Stiddy as they highlight how important it is that the defense cleans up their act for the Championship game. The speculate what Payton’s plan will be for Jarrett Stidham and the offense before The Morning Crew wraps up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they worry about Stiddy getting up to speed, Josh McDaniels’ strengths as an OC, and how to attack Drake Maye. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour shutting down some of the conspiracy theorists at The Fan who are speculating about Bo’s injury. They discuss Sean Payton’s mentality for this week with all of the challenges he’s facing ahead of the Patriots. The Broncos’ homefield advantage played a huge part in the Broncos’ win over the Bills but Patriots QB Drake Maye doesn’t seem worried, The Morning Crew tells the 8am listeners how the crowd affects the game. Stoke tells a story about an incident in the shower while he was playing under Josh McDaniels before they refer to our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to dispel the conspiracy theories about Bo’s injured reserve status.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour joined by Broncos legend Peyton Manning. Peyton details how he expects Sean Payton to prepare Jarrett Stidham to spot start on such a large stage, he breaks down why he believe Bo Nix is the long-term answer at QB, and he officially kicks Stoke out of the circle. The Morning Crew takes on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will a splintered Morning Crew fare? Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show discussing how the Broncos can find a way to pin their ears back and beat up Drake Maye.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour telling us all about his misadventures at the supermarket. Stink has a bone to pick with Mike and Stoke as he breaks out his extensive notes on the Patriots and where the Broncos can attack them. Stink breaks down Drake Maye’s fumbling issues and looks at how the Patriots defense can stifle the Broncos’ offense. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they get a weather report, Coach Capri Pants comes to the West, and bad blood in the NFC South.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour doing smelling salts ahead of their visit with Fox Sports’ Lead College Football Analyst, Joel Klatt, who hops on the line to talk about the big win, put a final grade on Bo’s season, and tell us what Indiana's National Championship victory means to College Football. They unpack their interview with Joel Klatt as they come down from their smelling salts talking about the difference between Coach Prime and Cignetti’s coaching styles. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour with a question: would you rather have Troy Franklin or Pat Bryant back for the AFC Championship Game? 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour discussing how much the Broncos should put on Jarrett Stidham’s plate heading into the AFC Championship Game. The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to confront him about his criticism of the officiating in the Bills-Broncos game and to tell us why Stidham can beat the Patriots. The guys unpack their visit with Dan Orlovsky, from the controversial calls to what they expect from Sean Payton’s game plan. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show speculating what JK Dobbins will do and should do for the AFCCG.