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In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stok is back from his vacation with plenty of wear and tear. Mike and Stoke discuss the implications of the recent Nuggets and Avalanche trades. Are the Ball Arena tenants gearing up for a big move, or are they bracing themselves for some future fallout? The Broncos have some important free agents coming up a year from now, should they try to get ahead of things and extend one of their guys now? The 6am texters are mad about the guys’ takes about the boys in the secondary, Mike and Stoke end the hour explaining the value of a good nickel corner and Riley Moss.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which of the Broncos on the final year of their contract are most likely to get an extension. Is there any chance the Broncos bring back Evan Engram after a rocky first season in Denver? Could anyone take Riley Moss's starting cornerback spot across from Pat Surtain? What did the guys make of the Nuggets' two second-round picks in the NBA Draft last night? Zach breaks down who Trevon Brazile is as a prospect and what he brings to the Nuggets roster. Will Bryce Hopkins make an impact for the Nuggets or more likely be a G-League player? We dive into the news of the day in Val Nichushkin getting traded to Columbus in exchange for draft assets. We look back on Val's roller coaster of a time with the Avs. DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Val Nichushkin's departure from Colorado. Will details Val's controversial time as a member of the Avs, the ups and the downs. How will the Avs utilize the cap space created from trading Nichushkin? Would the Avs have won another championship if Val had not been suspended and missed time due to his addiction problems?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos' minicamp practice today and whether there is an open competition for the backup quarterback position. Zach and Phil continue to discuss their time out at the Broncos minicamp today. What was the biggest thing that stuck out to the guys at practice? Is Jaylen Waddle proving he is worth the draft capital the Broncos gave up for him? How will the Broncos utilize Waddle on the field? Zach shares about an important play he saw at practice today in which Courtland Sutton burned Riley Moss, but unfortunately dropped the wide-open pass. Which was the bigger mistake, Moss getting burned or Sutton dropping the ball? We react to the latest with Jonathan Cooper, as we received an update in the last few minutes. Has Cooper played his last plays in Denver as a Bronco?
In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Mike Klis to give his latest insight on the Broncos' draft. Will the Broncos draft a RB on Day 2 or 3? Klis explained why it would be a bad idea to trade Riley Moss. Of the players that Jaden McDaniels called out, which Nugget shows up to prove McDaniels wrong? The fellas heard from Paul Bissonnette giving his thoughts on the Avs' power play so far in the playoffs.
For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the fellas get in depth about a potential trade proposed by Superbowl 50 champion Aqib Talib and Stoke asks if they should consider trading Riley Moss if you could get a second round pick. And the guys finish up the show by previewing the Nuggs matchup against the Minesota Timberwolves and what the rest of the country thinks of Jokic and the Nuggets.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and debate which of the following three players are most likely to get a contract extension between Marvin Mims, Riley Moss and Jaquan McMillian. How will the Broncos deal with the logjam at cornerback with Surtain, Moss, McMillian and Barron? We hear from Patrick Surtain and his thoughts on what Jaylen Waddle brings to the team and how each receiver on the team brings their own thing to the room. Does the arrival of Waddle make each of the other wide out's slot into their role better? Today's "Three Count" includes this past Thursday being the highest watched opening day of the March Madness tournament ever, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky ranking Ty Simpson as his number one quarterback over Fernando Mendoza, and OKC announcing their new arena. We preview the Rockies as they kick off their season in three days. Will the new additions to the starting rotation make the Rockies competent?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and debate which of the following three players are most likely to get a contract extension between Marvin Mims, Riley Moss and Jaquan McMillian. How will the Broncos deal with the logjam at cornerback with Surtain, Moss, McMillian and Barron? We hear from Patrick Surtain and his thoughts on what Jaylen Waddle brings to the team and how each receiver on the team brings their own thing to the room. Does the arrival of Waddle make each of the other wide outs, slot into their role better? We preview the Rockies as they kick off their season in three days. Will the new additions to the starting rotation make the Rockies competent? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss Denver as a Rockies town and previewing the Nuggets and Suns game tonight.
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.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the top 5 potential trade candidates for the Broncos. Could we see a team interested in making Jarrett Stidham a starting quarterback? Could the Broncos trade Riley Moss or JaQuan McMillian to make room for Jahdae Barron to get more snaps? With the contract extension of Alex Palczewski, will the Broncos trade Ben Powers to save money against the cap? Today's "Three Count" includes Colorado State picking up their best win of the season by beating New Mexico to get their 8th straight conference win, Jayson Tatum potentially returning for the Celtics tomorrow night after tearing his Achillies 10 months ago, and reacting to Will Petersen's take that the Nuggets should take Cam Johnson out of their playoff rotation. We react to multiple mock drafts in which the Broncos select a safety out of Toledo. Do the Broncos need to make a splashier pick and take an offensive weapon?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the top 5 potential trade candidates for the Broncos. Could we see a team interested in making Jarrett Stidham a starting quarterback? Should the Broncos trade Jonah Ellis to clear up the log-jam on defense? Could the Broncos trade Riley Moss or JaQuan McMillian to make room for Jahdae Barron to get more snaps? With the contract extension of Alex Palczewski, will the Broncos trade Ben Powers to save money against the cap? We react to multiple mock drafts in which the Broncos select a safety out of Toledo. Do the Broncos need to make a splashier pick and take someone that can make an immediate impact? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche almost closing on a trade to bring Kadri back to Denver.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour celebrating the USA Women’s Hockey Team winning gold. They get into a heated debate about overtime hockey. Stoke tells the story of how he got hosed for trying to do the right thing. They preview the US Men’s Hockey Team’s matchup against Slovakia. They pitch the idea of selling Mike’s big forehead as ad space before they explore the ramifications of a potential Riley Moss trade. They discuss Mikaela Shiffrin’s GOAT status. The guys wrap up the second hour debating how much blame Jamal Murray deserves for missing a crucial free throw in last night’s loss to the Clippers.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they have another loss in a clutch game. At what point is it fair to be concerned with the Nuggets average record in clutch games? How much of last night's loss comes down to lack of continuity between the players and not playing together as much with all the injuries the team's faced? We pivot to the Broncos and debate what the Broncos should do with Evan Engram. Today's "Three Count" features Nolan Arenado going deep off the Rockies in his first spring training at bat and if the Bears could be moving to Indiana since they are struggling to get public funding to stay in Chicago. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos will proceed at linebacker this offseason, if the Broncos will re-sign JaQuan McMillian or move ahead with Jahdae Barron and Riley Moss, and much more.
In the 2nd hour, Cecil and Richie were joined by Mike Klis as he reacted to an ESPN article suggesting that the Broncos should trade Jonah Elliss. Is there any buzz on the Broncos looking to move on from Riley Moss? With Nikola Jokic turning 31 today, the fellas discussed what would be the best birthday present for him. Do the Broncos have to move on from John Franklin-Myers?
0:00 - You know how much Sean Payton loves the hypotheticals! Riley Moss' name keeps popping up in all these hypothetical trades involving the Broncos. Do we really want to get rid of him that badly? Why is everyone so eager to ship him out of town?16:09 - As we get deeper into Olympic hockey, are you rooting for the USA Men's team or Canada? You'd root for USA for obvious reasons (shoutout 'Merica), but so many Avs players are on team Canada? How is this situation any different from USA men's basketball vs Serbia in the 2024 Summer Olympics? 31:33 - Oh, by the way...Happy 31st Birthday, Nikola Jokic! How much longer will he dominate the NBA? How mnay more years does he have left? Oh, by the way...did you see the Chicago Bears are most likely building their new stadium in Indiana?
0:00 - Our ESPN Broncos Insider Jeff Legwold joins us every Thursday! What does Leggy think about all these people including Riley Moss in their hypothetical mock trades? Leggy is a proud Illinois Illini. So what does he think about his Bears leaving for greener pastures in Indiana?15:46 - Giannis keeps being coy about his future in Milwaukee. He's constantly talking out of both sides of his mouth. Here's the latest edition. The Greek Freak has officially pissed off Brett. He might be a candidate for the List.30:55 - Are you locked into speed skating? Or are you done with it like Moser?Also, Fact Checker was pretty rough today. Brett attempted to use a metaphor about how much career Jokic has left, and it wasn't well received by his co-hosts.
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.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos offensive line and if Ben Powers will be back with the team in 2026. How has Powers been as a Bronco? Did the Broncos look ok when Powers missed multiple weeks last week? Should the Broncos sign Alex Palczewski to a long-term contract? We react to ESPN's trade proposal of the Broncos adding AJ Brown for Riley Moss and a second-round pick. Would Jahdae Barron be able to step up without Riley Moss in the secondary? Would AJ Brown be a distraction in the Broncos locker room? Is Brown's first priority himself or winning football games? Phil makes the case for why now is the time for the Broncos to sign a big-name wide receiver, while Nix is on a rookie contract. Are there other positions of need the Broncos need to prioritize over wide receiver?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil and Aniello. The guys discuss the success we are seeing from Avalanche players in the Winter Olympics and Zach's trip up to Fort Collins to watch CSU basketball with his son. Zach and Phil react to ESPN's trade proposal of the Broncos adding AJ Brown for Riley Moss and a second-round pick. Would Jahdae Barron be able to step up without Riley Moss in the secondary? Would AJ Brown be a distraction in the Broncos locker room? Is Brown's first priority himself or winning football games? What did the guys make of the new format for the NBA All-Star game? Should Jokic have showed more effort in the All-Star game? Did Kawhi Leonard show he still belongs with the best basketball players in the world?
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.
Championship Sunday is here, and somehow the NFL still found time to spin the coaching carousel at full speed. We start with the latest moves around the league, including John Harbaugh heading to New York, Kevin Stefanski landing in Atlanta, Jeff Hafley taking over in Miami, and Robert Saleh getting another shot in Tennessee. We also react to Matt LaFleur's extension in Green Bay, Buffalo pulling the plug on Sean McDermott, and Mike McDaniel resurfacing as the Chargers' offensive coordinator.From there, Derek explains why the NFL coaching market is starting to look a lot like the college transfer portal, while Caleb makes the case that the single playoff bye might be the most important advantage in all of pro sports.Then it's all about Mike vs. Sean Week. We preview both championship matchups—Patriots at Broncos and Rams at Seahawks—breaking down the key storylines, matchup edges, and X-factors that could decide who punches a ticket to the Super Bowl. Riley Moss, RJ Harvey, Grey Zabel, and Davante Adams all get the spotlight as the margins get thinner and the stakes get heavier.We close things out with Brodie Bets, recapping last week's results and locking in our picks for the biggest weekend of the season. No safety nets, no excuses—just two games left before everything turns into legacy talk.Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/therileybrothersband/the-float.
Bo Nix broke his ankle during the Broncos win over the Bills. Now Jarrett Stidham will take over at QB. I explain how that works in Denver's favor. Bill's Mafia is upset with the refs in their loss. We hear from rules expert, Gene Steratore, and Shannon Sharpe. Vic Lombardi has some harsh words for Buffalo Bills fans when it comes to Josh Allen. Riley Moss gave us an amazing soundbite. The Bills fired Sean McDermott - Mike Tomlin needs to replace him in Buffalo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bo Nix broke his ankle during the Broncos win over the Bills. Now Jarrett Stidham will take over at QB. I explain how that works in Denver's favor. Bill's Mafia is upset with the refs in their loss. We hear from rules expert, Gene Steratore, and Shannon Sharpe. Vic Lombardi has some harsh words for Buffalo Bills fans when it comes to Josh Allen. Riley Moss gave us an amazing soundbite. The Bills fired Sean McDermott - Mike Tomlin needs to replace him in Buffalo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro are in for The Drive. In hour 3 of The Drive, Will and Jake react to the "Elway" documentary being released on Netflix and John Elway's media tour where he spoke on the current Broncos. We preview the Nuggets games tonight and on Christmas Day as they take on the Mavericks and Timberwolves. In honor of December 23rd, we do an airing of grievances which includes everything from construction to Riley Moss. We read your grievances from the text line and react. We preview the Broncos and Chiefs Thursday night football game on Christmas Day. Will the Broncos play down to their opponent or blow out a bad Chiefs game? We break down all the scenarios in which the Broncos can wrap up the AFC west and the number one seed in the AFC.
Denver Broncos snap their 11-game winning streak to the Jacksonville Jaguars following a poor defensive performance. Rookie running back RJ Harvey showed up and balled out as well as receiver Courtland Sutton, but it was not enough for Denver to inch closer to the first seed in the AFC. Should the Broncos bench safety PJ Locke or cornerback Riley Moss? Is Bo Nix to blame for Sunday's loss?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: https://www.youtube.com/@BroncosAvenue?sub_confirmation=1Socials: https://linktr.ee/broncosavenue
00:00 Nick Kosmider joins the show.11:35 Pat Surtain comments on his INT vs. GB and Riley Moss' DPI.31:30 College football news.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a thought exercise: which QB’s across the NFL would they trade Bo for straight-up? The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to break down how and why Bo has been playing so well since the mini bye and to tell us where the Broncos rank amongst the NFL. They discuss the pecking order of the AFC playoff picture as they explore the perfect scenario for the Broncos come playoff time. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show with the top audio of the day between Riley Moss, Garrett Bolles, and Mackenzie Blackwood.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with Mike’s alleged wife “standing up for him” before he tells us about his Christmas shopping. They and the Broncos’ players take a moment to appreciate Broncos Country. Riley Moss talks about his first interception of the season and describes what it’s like to be flagged so often. They bag on the Pro Bowl, they hop on the Bo Nix love train, and they tell Broncos fans why they shouldn’t overlook the Jaguars. The 6am Duo answer the 6am listeners asking about Stink’s present from Mrs. Stoke and Bo’s status as a franchise QB.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show assessing the damage that Brandon Jones’ injury does to the Broncos defense, is PJ Locke up to the job? They highlight the Nuggets’ gritty, playoff-style win over the Rockets that was propelled by Spencer Jones. They discuss the bad Rep that Riley Moss has, Mike is wondering if it’s time to plug Jahdae Barron into the lineup and Stoke thinks it’s time for Moss to fight back. Stoke pulls a Stink and tells a story about standing up for himself as he and Mike continue their debate about what Mosse should do about his bad rep. The 6am Duo wrap up the first hour talking about goals and how Sean Payton keeps his team motivated.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour they compare Brandon Jones and PJ Locke’s measurables before Stink and Stoke reflect on the Victory Mondays from their playing days compared to how Sean Payton is handling them. The guys take extreme measures to sanitize and deodorize themselves before they discuss what Riley Moss should do to shed his bad ref rep. The guys break down how Sean Payton managed the end of the game against the Packers, did he put his team in jeopardy? Bo broke ankles and took Micah Parsons’ knee (according to Ryan Clark), The Morning Crew cap off today’s show highlighting Bo’s mobility before and discussing their concerns about injuries with an impending 18 game schedule.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss if Bo Nix can find himself in the MVP race if the Broncos win out, if the Chiefs dynasty is ending as the Broncos open up their Super Bowl window, and much more. Does Sean Payton need to start being more vocal about the unfair officiating of Riley Moss and his defensive pass interference calls? Phil explains why Moss is having an underrated and breakout season. Did Sunday serve as a reminder for how great Courtland Sutton is and how he can be a legitimate number one receiver? Is Sutton already a top 5 receiver in Broncos history and is he on his way of becoming a Ring of Famer? The guys react to the Nuggets gritty win over the Rockets last night as Jokic fouled out of the game and Peyton Watson was injured early in the game.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the NBA midseason tournament and the rivalry bubbling between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Where do the Nuggets fit into the NBA landscape with these two young NBA teams? Does Sean Payton need to start being more vocal about the unfair officiating of Riley Moss and his defensive pass interference calls? Is Riley Moss having an underrated breakout season? Did Sunday serve as a reminder for how great Courtland Sutton is and how he can be a legitimate number one receiver? Is Sutton already a top 5 receiver in Broncos history and is he on his way of becoming a Ring of Famer? The guys react to the Nuggets gritty win over the Rockets last night as Jokic fouled out of the game and Peyton Watson was injured early in the game.
Denver Broncos news: Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos take down the Green Bay Packers at home to surge to an astounding 12-2 record atop the AFC conference! Despite a lackluster defensive performance in the first half, cornerbacks Patrick Surtain ll and Riley Moss came up huge with interceptions and receivers Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin stepped up when needed to. Does Sean Payton need to be checked for his late play-calls and decision making?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: https://www.youtube.com/@BroncosAvenue?sub_confirmation=1Socials: https://linktr.ee/broncosavenue
The Packers control their destiny — and now face their toughest challenge yet. This week we travel to Denver to take on the AFC's #1 seed, the 11–2 Broncos, at altitude in one of the NFL's most unique home-field environments.In this episode, we break down:Why playing at 5,280 feet drastically affects stamina, rotations, passing mechanics, and kickingHow Denver's elite run defense creates impossible third downs — and how Green Bay's 11-personnel + jumbo looks can attack their weak spotsWhat the film actually says about the Broncos pass rush vs. the sack numbers — and why Jordan Love can still win this matchupHow to gameplan around Patrick Surtain II and why Christian Watson may need more slot snapsWhich WRs the Packers should target (Riley Moss mismatch alert) and how Denver struggles defending the run out of nickelWill Josh Jacobs be ready? How WR depth becomes critical in the altitudeDefending the Broncos: zone vs man, the Bo Nix tendencies, and how to force him into his worst throwsWhy pressure + first-down run stops are the key to this entire gameThe tells in Denver's personnel groupings that the Packers must exploitThis is a true measuring-stick game — a chance to prove Green Bay belongs in the Super Bowl conversation. Let's break down how the Packers can walk out of Mile High with a statement win.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into the Broncos and Raiders AFC west matchup this upcoming weekend. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Will we see Kris Abrams-Draine continue to substitute in for Riley Moss at times throughout the game? How will Evan Engram follow up his best game of the season? Are the Broncos on "borrowed time" and will all of these close games come back to bite them? How will Bo Nix fare against the zone defense the Raiders like to play? Zach gives us the Broncos playoff and division odds depending on if this weekend result in a win or loss. Today's "Three Count" features Shedeur Sanders being the most trending athlete in 2025 and previewing the slate of college football championship games this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss a health update on Zach Allen, where we're at with RJ Harvey at his point in the season, and if the Broncos are able to blow teams out without a strong run game.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour defending Riley Moss after the much-maligned CB took accountability for his struggles this season. The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to get his takeaways from the winin Washington and to see how the Broncos’ D matches up with the Pats offense. They break some big Rockies news that has them legitimately excited for the future at 20th & Blake. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show bouncing around the Denver sports scene; chatting about the Rockies’ new GM, Bo Nix’s hot start to his career, and faceoff stats.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with Stoke live in studio, who tells us all about his treacherous journey through the snow. They officially kick off Raider Week (for the 2nd time) will the Broncos be able to shake off the rust from Sunday’s game in Washington? The guys talk about the benefit of winning close games before they cover the dire financial straits that CU Football finds themselves in. Do the Broncos need to send a message to the rest of the NFL? What would their statement win be? The Avalanche are a wagon right now and it has Mike pumped, but Stoke feeling superstitious. The 6m Duo finish their time alone talking about Riley Moss’s continued struggles and accountability.
In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Sean Payton after last night's victory. How good was Riley Moss last night? The fellas broke down Bo Nix's amazing TD pass to Courtland Sutton. What did Nix think of that throw? The guys reacted to Justin Herbert having an injured hand.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour discussing the Broncos’ biggest issues and how to fix them. Riley Moss has been a magnet for big penalties and it could cost the Broncos, is there a way to fix his issues before that happens? The Broncos may have been on bye but there’s still plenty of football to analyze, Stoke breaks down Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the progress from special teams, Lutz’ big new deal, and the Monday night fallout.
In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to a story saying that Bo Nix is the biggest flaw for the Broncos while they're considered Super Bowl contenders. Is the rushing attack more of a flaw than Nix? Cecil explained why he wants Courtland Sutton to get more targets closing out the season. The fellas talked about Riley Moss needs to continue to play better even though there have been some bad penalty calls on him. Is Moss the weakest link on the Denver defense?
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour updating the listeners on the NFL’s plan for world domination before they set their expectations for Shedeur’s first start. he guys are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to break down Bo’s improved footwork and what makes the Broncos’ defense so hard to play against. They get a “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong” about the Avs’ dominance and another about Nikola Jokic’s dominance. Mike, Mark, and Stoke get “Tell Me Why I’m Wrongs” from a Bronco fan who’s fed up with Riley Moss, a PS2 doubter, and a very hopeful Rockies fan to cap off a “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong Wednesday”.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show getting the update on Stoke’s last round of golf for a very long time. They kick off a “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong Wednesday” with some takes about Riley Moss going down the same path as Garrett Bolles and the national media attention the Broncos aren’t getting. The guys tell the 6am listeners why Sean Payton should retain his play calling duties. Mike and Stoke debate whether this is a championship title-or-bust season for the Nuggets.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the AFC playoff picture and the unproven teams like the Patriots and Colts. Is the Broncos run game built for the playoffs with RJ Harvey as the lead running back? The guys recount the Broncos schedule to this point as they head into their bye week. Phil walks us through what a bye week in the NFL is like and the guys agree that they trust this team to handle it the right way. 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 staying aggressive. The guys share their concerns with the Nuggets defensive effort last night in a loss to the Bulls.
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?
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show celebrating the Broncos’ biggest win since Super Bowl 50, highlighting Bo’s bounce back game and Jaquon MacMillian’s monster game on defense. Is the AFC West the Broncos’ division to lose after burying Kansas City’s playoff hopes? Bo was getting some heat leading up to the game and he responded in a big way, meanwhile the guys share their concerns about the run game sans JK Dobbins. Does Mike deserve credit for his role in the Broncos’ big win? The 6am Duo cap off the first hour airing their concerns about the Broncos’ Riley Moss problem.
In the final hour, Dover and Cecil continued to react to the Broncos' huge victory over the Chiefs. Dover explained why he's done with Riley Moss. Why doesn't Sean Payton use more tempo on offense? What did Payton think about possibly dethroning the Chiefs? The guys closed out the show previewing tonight's Nuggets game against the Bulls.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take deep dive into the Broncos as they dominated the Cowboys on the way to a 20-point victory. Will Sean Payton and Bo Nix continue to push the ball down the field the way we saw yesterday? We have breaking news as Patrick Surtain has suffered a pec strain. How will the absence of Surtain impact Riley Moss and the rest of the Broncos secondary? Should we still have concerns about Riley Moss after he played well with 4 pass break ups but was penalized multiple times? We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on bouncing back after an early interception and how good of a week of practice the team had. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil handing out their "game balls" to Broncos players after their win yesterday.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos dominant win on Sunday over the Cowboys. Was yesterday Bo Nix's best game as a Bronco? Is the number one seed in the AFC on the table for the Broncos? When was the last time the Broncos had a complete game like we saw yesterday? What did the guys make of the Broncos defense stopping what was one of the best offenses in the NFL? Should we still have concerns about Riley Moss after he played well with 4 pass break ups but was penalized multiple times? After the beating Colorado took from Utah, how will Deion Sanders and the Buffs respond? We dive into the specifics of just how badly they were outgained and outscored.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie preview the Colorado Buffaloes game this weekend. How will the return of Dre'lon Miller and absence of Dekalon Taylor impact the Buffs? We breakdown the most underrated but important matchup in the Broncos and Cowboys game. How will Riley Moss perform against a better number two receiver in George Pickens? The guys give Aarron Gordon his flowers after his historic night against Golden State last night. Former Broncos Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss what the Broncos can do to combat Cowboys' tight end Jake Ferguson, how to disrupt the timing of Dak Prescott, and the fine line between being a dog and not negatively impacting the team by getting suspended like Dre Greenlaw. Should the Broncos defense key in on the Cowboys run or pass game more?