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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 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.
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.
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?
Monday Night Football - Quickly run through last night games - Go through Eagles beating the Lions and preview Eagles @ Cowboys in Week 12 - https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/12/philadelphia-eagles_at_dallas-cowboys_28592#summary- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202511230dal.htmRedZone Fix - Allens 6 TDS is too much for the Bucs 44-32- https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/11/tampa-bay-buccaneers_at_buffalo-bills_28570#summary- Tampa Bay had really bad special teams play. Gave up 3 big returns - Bears hold off Viking to take lead in division 19-17- https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/11/chicago-bears_at_minnesota-vikings_28573#summary- Seahawks come back to earth with L in LA 21-19 - https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/11/seattle-seahawks_at_los-angeles-rams_28578#summary- Chiefs fall to .500 at Mile High losing to the Broncos - https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/11/kansas-city-chiefs_at_denver-broncos_28580#summary- Riley Moss two PI calls one leading to a TD Game Previews - Steelers @ Bears - https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/12/pittsburgh-steelers_at_chicago-bears_28584#summary- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202511230chi.htm- Colts @ Chiefs - https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/12/indianapolis-colts_at_kansas-city-chiefs_28588#summary- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202511230kan.htm- Bucs @ Rams - https://www.pff.com/nfl/scores/2025/12/tampa-bay-buccaneers_at_los-angeles-rams_28594#summary- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202511230ram.htmWinners and Losers
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?
Sean Payton has done it again. In this episode, host Amir-Farrell and co-host Evan Petruk the most recent news hinting at how the Denver Broncos made a genius move heading into their Week 12 bye and how it will help the team beat the Washington Commanders in Week 13. Are the Broncos finally legitimate Super Bowl contenders in the AFC? Should the Broncos replace cornerback Riley Moss?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=1Socials:https://linktr.ee/broncosavenue
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.
0:00 - Riley Moss addressed the 2 crucial PIs called against him that gave the Chiefs 2 of their 3 biggest plays on offense. After that, Snarky Sean is back! He made a classic appearance in the postgame press conference yesterday. We did our best to recreate him ourselves. 19:57 - Another wild week in the books! Let's take a look Around the NFL.34:55 - Which Broncos players were in the groove yesterday? Also, let's not forget both the Avs and Nuggets had big wins this weekend as well! The Ball Arena roommates are rollin right now!
Don't look now, but the Broncos are 9-2 and lead the AFC West by 2 games after beating the Chiefs 22-19 in an exciting game Sunday afternoon. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the game. Pat Bryant had his best game of his rookie season, Troy Franklin had his ups and downs and penalties continue to plague Riley Moss. What is the national perception of the Broncos as they head into their bye week? What about the Chiefs? The guys break down a huge win in Broncos Country on a Victory Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Richard Sherman sits down with Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss for an honest conversation about his journey from a two-star Iowa recruit to an NFL starter. Moss discusses the “white cornerback” narrative, learning from Patrick Surtain II, dealing with questionable PI calls, and how Denver’s defense became one of the league’s toughest units. The two analyze techniques for facing elite receivers and the upcoming game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ron Hughley and Stephen Serda discuss the return of Lamar Jackson as the Ravens dominate the Dolphins on TNF. Who actually wants the 2 seed in the AFC? Patrick Surtain Jr. brings up an interesting point about teammate Riley Moss and our Week 9 fantasy picks. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/live/cV9-_NhV39A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:00 Nick Kosmider joins the show.12:50 Michael Jordan interview on the NBA on NBC.34:20 Pat Surtain comments on Riley Moss.
Dover and Cecil opened the show reacting to last night's 18-innning World Series game. The fellas gave their thoughts on the latest news with Patrick Surtain's injury. Is it time to play Jahdae Barron opposite of Riley Moss? The fellas broke down last night's Nuggets win over Minnesota. Are the Broncos looking at WRs ahead of the NFL trade deadline?
In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if the Broncos are still a good team or if they're elite now. What has J.K. Dobbins' impact been so far this season for the Denver offense? The fellas broke down how good Riley Moss has been. How will the Broncos game plan against the Texans without Patrick Surtain? Dover provides some numbers that show that Bo Nix is the best QB from his draft class.
In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed how the Broncos can go from a good team to an elite team this season. How good has Riley Moss been at CB and do the numbers back up how good he's been? The fellas broke down how great Bo Nix has been against the blitz as of late. Why are the Nuggets playing more zone defense this season? The guys reacted to Bo Nix's Halloween costume from last night.
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 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.
0:00 - HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!? Denver destroyed Dallas yesterday at Mile High and finally put on the offensive clinic we've been waiting for. Was this game more about Denver's offense going off, or Dallas' defensive issues?16:06 - After 8 games, how do Broncos fans feel about Riley Moss? He drew a lot of criticism early in the season. Do those feeling still linger? Or are people a fan of his now?After that, CU's game vs Utah was like a car crash. It was so awful and terrible, and yet we couldn't look away. How do you make sense of that horrible of a performance coming OFF A BYE WEEK!?34:54 - The Avs went 0/2 on their east coast road trip, and lost back-to-back games in OT. So at least they get 2 points out of it. That's nice. But what's going on with the Avs? Why can't they win games in regulation?On the flipside, the Nuggets had a DOMINANT performance against the Suns. Phoenix isn't good, but still, Denver took care of business and looked GOOD doin it.
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?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the upcoming Broncos and Cowboys game. How will the Broncos defense matchup with the Cowboys weapons in Lamb, Pickens and Ferguson? Will we see Riley Moss's struggles continue? Will the Broncos offense be able to get back on track vs a poor Cowboys defense? Will Sean Payton lean more into JK Dobbins and the run game? We break down how big of a challenge is ahead for the Buffs as they play Utah in Utah this weekend. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen and Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss predictions for the Nuggets in their season opener tonight.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will debate how Riley Moss will look vs George Pickens on Sunday and how he has played this season. Have Moss's struggles this season been overblown? How can the Broncos get off to better starts offensively in games? we react to Sean getting into it with a reporter on the Broncos screen passes. What did Sean Payton have to say about Mike Shanahan being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame? We wrap up the show with Chad Andrus joining the show to discuss the latest projections for the Broncos win total, playoff chances and odds to win the division.
Dover and Cecil kicked off the show previewing tonight's Avs home opener as well as tonight's Eagles-Giants game. The guys heard from Sean Payton on what the plan is at left guard with Ben Powers out. Is this a trap game according to Bo Nix? The fellas re-evaluated ESPN's preseason predictions that said Riley Moss would have five interceptions this season.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos have an issue at cornerback number two. How long of a leash should Riley Moss get before we begin discussions for a replacement? The guys speak to how underrated of a season Courtland Sutton is having this year. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Sutton, what he brings to the table and his chemistry with Bo Nix. Did the Avalanche make a statement last night with their commanding win over Los Angeles? How can the Avalanche improve on their power play after struggling again last night? Will Marty Necas have such a great season that it becomes more difficult to sign him to a contract extension with his free agency looming?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos have an issue at cornerback number two. How long of a leash should Riley Moss get before we begin discussions for a replacement? The guys speak to how underrated of a season Courtland Sutton is having this year. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Sutton, what he brings to the table and his chemistry with Bo Nix. Did the Avalanche make a statement last night with their commanding win over Los Angeles? How can the Avalanche improve on their power play after struggling again last night? Will Marty Necas have such a great season that it becomes more difficult to sign him to a contract extension with his free agency looming?
In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil gave their thoughts on Ben Powers' injury and discussed what the plan is for the Broncos at left guard. Dover expressed his frustrations with Riley Moss as of late. The guys talked about if the Avs will get a new deal with Martin Nečas before the NHL trade deadline. Where do the Broncos sit right in playoff seeding?
0:00 - BRONCOS COUNTRY. LET'S RIDE! The Broncos rode into Philly and stole a win over the defending champs. That game checked every box we needed to see. The defense stood tall. The offense made adjustments and battled back. Bo Nix lead a late game-winning drive. And they finally got their statement win in the Payton Era. 17:07 - AJ Brown's diva antics ultimately doomed the Eagles yesterday. After that, make no mistake...luck played a factor in Denver's win. BUT! BUT...luck won't help you unless you put yourself in a position to BENEFIT from the luck. You earn the right to be helped by luck. That's exactly what the Broncos did. 33:16 - Riley Moss is on the business end of some harsh criticism after the game yesterday. Heck, he's been getting killed on social media all season long. People need to cool it. Anyone who wants Moss' head on a stake don't understand his role on the defense. Vic and Brett explain.
The guys are live from Recess Beer Garden for today's Football Friday. In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos and Eagles game this upcoming weekend. Would a win in Philidelphia be the signature win Bo Nix and Sean Payton have been looking for? Will the Broncos be a more "believable" team this season and be able to win a game vs a playoff team? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Eagles ability to win close games. What is Evan Engram's role? Who needs to be the wide receiver number two for the Broncos? Zach explains why he thinks it's time for the Broncos to get Pat Bryant more involved. How will PS2 and Riley Moss match up with the Eagles top two wide receivers? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil's predictions for the Broncos, Colorado Buffaloes, and Colorado State Rams.
The guys are live from Recess Beer Garden for today's Football Friday. Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil discussing how different they feel about the Philidelphia Eagles today vs before the season. Can the Broncos take advantage of an undefeated but disjointed Eagles team? Will Sunday be the first signature win for Nix? How will Patrick Surtain and Riley Moss match up with the Eagles top two wide receivers? How will the Broncos fare vs the most controversial play in NFL history in the "tush push"? Zach shares his story from going to the Air Force game last weekend. Can Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffs pick up their first conference win of the season down at TCU tomorrow?
In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil talked about how the Broncos can win an ugly game in Philly. Is there a way where Jalen Hurts can beat the Broncos defense with his arm? The guys discussed how the Broncos defense and pass rush can slow down the Eagles offense. What did Sean Payton think of Riley Moss' performance against the Bengals on Monday night?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos failing to have backup plans at tight end and insider linebacker. Should the Broncos have drafted a tight end in addition to signing Evan Engram? Zach shares a story about his lack of ability when it comes to swimming. The guy's question if it is time to be concerned about the Broncos cornerbacks, who we thought would be a dynamic duo? What do the guys chalk up all of the targets at Riley Moss to? We react to Deion Sanders' comments on Shedeur not wanting to be a backup quarterback with the Eagles or Ravens. Should Shedeur have had a more open mindset about developing behind a solidified starting quarterback?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss who's to blame for the Broncos struggling offense, the concerns with Riley Moss, and much more. Has the Dre Greenlaw situation gone from bad to worse after he was placed on IR recently? What is the level of concern for Greenlaw's ability to play this season? What are the new expectations for Greenlaw's impact on the defense? The guy's question if it is time to be concerned about the Broncos cornerbacks, who we thought would be a dynamic duo? What do the guys chalk up all of the targets at Riley Moss to? What do the guys make of Patrick Surtain starting a podcast during the season? We react to Deion Sanders' comments on Shedeur not wanting to be a backup quarterback with the Eagles or Ravens. Zach and Phil debate if Shedeur would have been better off being a backup for an elite franchise with a solidified quarterback or going to a chaotic situation in Cleveland.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour without Mark Schlereth. Mike concedes to Stoke how hard it is to win in the NFL as they try to find a silver lining in the loss. They confront the boneheaded penalties the Broncos saw from their veterans and how it hurts the team’s ability to win close games. They love the story and the novelty of Riley Moss but his regression has Mike calling for Jahdae Barron to start. Mike and Stoke are joined by the Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, to talk about everything that went into the loss to the Chargers.