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Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Friend of Show Bruce Pearl joins the show Mark Schlereth has some harsh words about the Falcons - and he joins us!! Dawgs disappoint in Buffalo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Schlereth doesn't hold back on our Falcons after what he saw at practice last year in Flowery Branch, and lets just say he gives Tua no shot at helping the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off today’s show chatting about Stink's weight loss before they recap a Nuggets breather win and preview a gut check game for the Avs tonight. Stink explains why the Broncos did not, in fact, overpay for Jaylen Waddle. One of our fellow hosts on The Fan thinks the Broncos’ offense will run through their new receiver, but is that true? Mike and Stink preview the Broncos’ offense featuring Jaylen Waddle. They hear what the talking heads around the NFL world have to say about the Broncos’ blockbuster deal.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour comparing Waddle’s numbers over the years to other WR acquisitions this offseason before telling a cool story about Jaylen Waddle’s character. They hear what Joel Klatt and Dan Orlovsky had to say about the Broncos’ big trade. They project how Bo profiles as a QB and point out the biggest hole left on the offense. They look back at Russell Wilson's tenure with a different perspective before hearing Nick Wright’s endorsement for the Jaylen Waddle trade. Mike and Mark cap off today’s show breaking down the NBA’s Western Conference race and previewing the Avs’ key matchup with the Dallas Stars.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour defending the Broncos’ trade for Waddle from the draftniks on the text line. They discuss whether the Broncos should’ve gone after a different position. They look through The Draft’s track record for the 30th overall pick and compare those players to the player the Broncos just spent #30 on. Stink educates the 8am listeners about the 80-20 rule in the NFL as they debate the merits of The Draft. They debate whether Sean Payton and the Broncos value the run game after they traded for Jaylen Waddle. Mike and mark end the third hour opening the text lines asking about the run game and the necessity of Jaylen Waddle to the offense.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the second hour hearing what Dan Orlovsky had to say about the Broncos’ roster after the Jaylen Waddle trade. How does the Broncos’ new #1 receiver affect the rest of the guys in the room? Has Jaylen Waddle made Troy Franklin expendable? They discuss how much pressure Bo Nix and Davis Webb have to perform after the Waddle Trade. Mike and Mark wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Broncos get Nick Wright’s endorsement, the Nuggets have 13 games to go, Wedgie’s the guy, and international sports are bigger than league titles.
Mark Schlereth joins the guys to discuss the trade that sends Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for first round pick heading back to the Miami Dolphins. Mark tells us about how hard (or easy) it is to pass a physical and what repercussions can come for the Ravens after playing the system on Maxx Crosby. Plus, what is the "Oh, Really" game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour discussing how much pressure is on Bo Nix with the Broncos’ inactive offseason so far. The guys eat their words all offseason as they react to the Broncos’ blockbuster trade for Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle, what kind of player are they getting and how will it affect the offense? How will this affect the rest of the Broncos’ offseason? The guys are over the moon about the Jaylen Waddle trade but there are a few people who are worried about what the Broncos gave up. Mike and Stink cap off today’s show easing people’s worries explaining why the Jaylen Waddle deal is a fantastic deal.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour telling everybody about his infamous St. Patrick’s Day show where he got hammered on air. The chat about St. Paddy’s traditions. They discuss the way the Broncos have approached their offseason so far and how it has defied everybody’s expectations. Stink puts himself in the Broncos’ headspace to explain why. They explain why the Broncos don’t need free agency to take the next step. They vent about Joel Embiid ducking the Nuggets for the 7th year in a row as Mike explains why he was encouraged by the Nuggets going .500 in a crucial 6-game stretch. The guys open the text line and YouTube chat to get the 8am listeners involved in the show.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the second hour telling us about Mike’s trip to Oregon, Stink’s son coaching a Top-25 baseball team, and previewing a crucial matchup for the Avs after they got blown out. Stink shares his shower thoughts before Mike presents the formula for the Broncos to take the next step. Stink breaks down the best options at TE for the Broncos in this year’s draft in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. Mike and Stoke wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they look at the Broncos’ biggest overachievers and the World Baseball Classic.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off today’s show recapping the Avs’ blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mike tells us about his trip to Oregon’s wine country before Stink presents his theory about the Broncos’ quiet free agency. The guys present some names the Broncos could trade for after missing out on so many marquee free agents. Mike and Stink are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to ask him what’s up with the Broncos’ offseason so far and what their plans are for the draft.
Richie Carni and Mark Schlereth kick off today’s show talking about yesterday’s surprise snowstorm before recapping a busy weekend of Denver sports. They discuss the pros and cons of the Broncos’ quiet free agency, even after clearing out cap space. The Nuggets dropped a big game to the Lakers where the late game execution bit them yet again and Stink vents about it. Richie and Stink end the first hour with a question: is it time the Avs turn to Scott Wedgewood between the pipes full-time?
Richie Carni and Mark Schlereth open the second hour having a conversation about competition and how being benched affects an athlete. They shout out a young 7am listener and they chat about wearing a cast to school. The Nuggets dropped another game where they faltered late in the game and it has shaken Stink’s faith in the Nuggets. The Broncos have prioritized their guys in free agency which has bothered a ton of fans; Stink dives into the mind of the Broncos brass to explain why. Stink and Richie wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where Team USA gets some goodwill back, Joel Embiid is ducking the Nuggets yet again, and the USA gets the Golden Hat Trick.
Richie Carni and Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour looking at the Broncos’ position groups that still need help. Stink has been studying the film on the TE’s in the draft not named Kenyon Sadiq and he picks out his favorite attainable targets for the Broncos. Their belief in the Nuggets as Finals contenders took a big hit after they failed to salt the game away in LA, Richie and Stink break down what went wrong for the Nuggets during crunch time. The guys end the third hour hearing the coach’s explanation for the end-of-game mistakes that led to the Nuggets dropping a crucial game to the LA Lakers.
Richie Carni and Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with some breaking Broncos-adjacent news that could have implications on the AFC West this coming season. The guys discuss whether it’s time for the Avalanche to hit the panic button on the goalie situation with the Dallas Stars hot on their heels. The Broncos missed out on the last needle-mover free agent but they have been moving around their money, is there a big move in the works at Dove Valley? Do you trust the Broncos’ process? Stink and Richie discuss how much equity Sean Payton has built over his tenure as he and the Broncos test Broncos Country’s patience. Stink caps off today’s show passing along some patented Sean Payton inspiration.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour trying to connect the dots after the Broncos made some cap-clearing moves. Is there a big trade in the works? The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will they do with Mike and Stoke out of the lineup? They scout Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr., who is visiting with the Broncos. The Morning Crew cap off the week with an objection on The Drive’s curveball question and a revelation about one of the ones who got away in free agency.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour speculating and dreaming about a big move that the Broncos could make with all the cap space they’ve been clearing out. They shop around the 30-plus year veteran market for guys they could sign on the cheap. The Nuggets came back to win a major gut check game in San Antonio where they had every excuse to lose. Did they restore hope amongst the fans and among their own team? The guys recap a huge win over the Kraken after they vent about the dumb things the NHL does, like the MacKinnon controversy the other night.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth open the second hour with the Nuggets getting their groove back in San Antonio. They vent about the Broncos bringing back Lil’Jordan Humphrey and they think that the Broncos need to commit the entire draft to one side of the ball. They take a look at the Broncos’ track record in the draft in the Paton & Payton era as they break down Omar Cooper Jr. out of Indiana. Is he the Broncos’ answer in the middle of the field? They debate best player available vs drafting for a need. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Mini-sota Vikings have a QB competition and College Basketball games are being played on an iPad.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni kick off today’s show in lieu of Mike and Stoke. They kick off an “Is It Just Me Friday” with a couple of their own about their local supermarkets and a taste of the other half. The guys recap the Nuggets’ big comeback win over the Spurs last night. Did this team just make an even bigger statement last night than they did against Houston? The guys give their biggest takeaways from the Avs’ victory over the Seattle Kraken last night like a motivated (read: angry) Nathan Mackinnon, the deadline additions contributing, and Scott Wedgewood’s goaltending. Will and Richie end the first hour discussing the return of Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Broncos Country’s growing distaste for Sean Payton’s guys.
Will Texas make the NCAA Tournament? How can the Alabama Crimson Tide fix their offensive line and run game issues? Former NFL offensive lineman and NFL on FOX analyst Mark Schlereth gives us his observations. The Auburn Tigers could not have had a much better day Wednesday. Not only did Auburn Basketball get the 79-61 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in round one of the SEC Tournament, almost every other “Bubble Team” lost. Joe Lunardi of ESPN says Auburn may have now done enough to be in the field, regardless of today's outcome. Today: Auburn v. Tennessee Volunteers (-5.5) at 2:00 Is Auburn surviving the worst bubble of all time? PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Auburn Tigers could not have had a much better day Wednesday. Not only did Auburn Basketball get the 79-61 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in round one of the SEC Tournament, almost every other “Bubble Team” lost. Joe Lunardi of ESPN says Auburn may have now done enough to be in the field, regardless of today's outcome. Today: Auburn v. Tennessee Volunteers (-5.5) at 2:00 Is Auburn surviving the worst bubble of all time? Speaking of Auburn Basketball, did an opposing coach call them out for scouting on of their players at a game already? How can the Alabama Crimson Tide fix their offensive line and run game issues? Former NFL offensive lineman and NFL on FOX analyst Mark Schlereth gives us his observations. Richard Hendrix joins the show to talk the SEC Tournament SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth joins The Next Round for a brutally honest breakdown of what's gone wrong with the Alabama Crimson Tide football offensive line and run game. And let's just say… “Stink” isn't holding back.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting insight into Stink’s soap opera role, how he got it and how he made it work. They get Stink’s take on yet more internal moves the Broncos made yesterday and they debate the way the Broncos are approaching the offseason. Are the Broncos doing enough to make the most of Bo’s rookie contract? The guys discuss. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they look back at a free agent disappointment, and some TE help may be on the way tomorrow.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni kick off today’s show in lieu of Mike and Stoke. They catch up over “good” times and the infamous Mike Evans Broadmoor story. They recap the Nuggets’ much-needed blowout over the Houston Rockets. Did the win restore your confidence in this year’s team? The Broncos made a few moves in free agency yesterday, retaining some more of their own guys. Does any of the guys they’ve brought back move the needle? Will and Richie end the first hour setting true Cup-or-Bust expectations for the Avalanche.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour debating whether the Broncos should hazard a chance on one of the extremely talented but problematic receivers that are available. Should the Broncos try to swing a big trade with the Jets for one of their star skill players? The Nuggets finally got a laugher, blowing out the Houston Rockets. The guys recap a great 3rd quarter and talk about the confidence a couple of the embattled players showed last night. The guys are high on Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq, but the show’s archnemesis is skeptical about how good a prospect he is. Stink tells Zach Bye why he’s wrong.
Will Petersen and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour explaining why the Broncos seem overly attached to their homegrown guys and debating how valid this strategy is. It’s officially official that Dre Greenlaw is no longer a Bronco. The guys discuss why he didn’t work out here and Will wonders why they didn’t want to give him just one more year. Richie goes against the grain when it comes to where he thinks the Nuggets should land in the NBA playoff bracket. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show talking about the Avs’ Stanley Cup chances.
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Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour taking shots at Stoke for being out sick. They discuss the other issues the Avs are dealing with besides the ejection controversy, zeroing in on the goaltending as a major concern for their quest for the Stanley Cup. The guys chew the fat about the incredibly soft state of the modern NBA as they discuss Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night. They take a trip around the NFL, chatting about Daniel Jones’ new deal in Indy, the parodies of the Ravens’ statement after backing out of the Crosby deal, and JK Dobbins’ twitter spat. Mike and Stink cap off today’s show with a serious discussion about the higher standards and expectations that comes with success between the Broncos, Avalanche, and the Nuggets.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour looking back at Stink’s most hated matchups as a player. They discuss the controversial ejection in last night’s loss to the Edmonton Oilers (who still suck). They talk about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night and how he got to that vaunted mark. Mike and Stink recap the crazy fallout of the Crosby-to-Baltimore trade falling through under suspicious circumstances as Stink gives some insight into the inner workings of NFL dealings. Mike works through the stages of Broncos free agency grief, talking himself into the Broncos’ inactivity. Stink ends the third hour telling the listeners why he likes the RB’s coming out of Notre Dame this Draft.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the second hour with Stink demanding compensation for working a whole extra hour. They react to the latest breaking news in the Ravens-Crosby saga. Mike and Stink break down the controversial Nathan MacKinnon ejection in the Avs’ loss to the Oilers last night. They joke about pop warner football before Mike points out the irony of Broncos fans who were complaining about Sean Payton who are now complaining about the roster. Stink breaks down the film on Adam Trautman and Evan Engram’s blocking in a special Wednesday edition Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. Mike and Stink wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Ravens make a snake move, Geno Smith goes full circle, the give-and-take of a diva receiver, and the Broncos’ LB corps almost got an upgrade.
Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off today’s show putting Stoke’s business out on the streets. Is he the new DeHuff? Mike pored through the MacKinnon ejection controversy like the Zapruder film and he gives his breakdown of it. It looks like Maxx Crosby is staying in the AFC West after the Ravens backed out of the trade and the guys discuss the ramifications of the move. JK Dobbins is hearing the injury narrative about him and he’s started firing back, but does he have a leg to stand on? There are fans that are irate at the Broncos for their quiet free agency and Stink agrees with them, pointing out the major issues at TE the Broncos have. Mike and Stink wrap up the first hour sorting through cold remedies for Stoke before coming to the defense of Alex Singleton and the youth the Broncos have developing on offense.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour listening back to George Paton’s comments at the Combine about the Broncos’ free agent plans. They discuss RJ Harvey’s potential now that the top free agent RB’s are off the market. The guys call out some of the Nuggets’ key players for the way they’ve been playing from injury. We revisit our interview with our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, and get Stink’s take on Klis’ insight into the RB moves the Broncos made. They see the barren market at TE after the 1st day of the free agent frenzy, they see Kenyon Sadiq likely out of the Broncos’ range in the draft, and they wonder what the plan is at TE now. Mike holds out some medication from Stoke before they cap off today's show making their predictions for day two of NFL free agency.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour debating the Broncos’ day one free agency plan, whether they agree with the Broncos taking a longer view of team building or if they need to make major upgrades to the offense. Will the Broncos engage in the free agent market on day two of the Free Agent Frenzy? Is there anybody left at RB or TE that the Broncos could go out and get? The Morning Crew look to the text line to get the listeners’ takes on the Broncos’ quiet free agency so far, many of them are very unhappy about the lack of action.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour with a very sickly Stoke before they get Stink’s take on day one of free agency. They talk through the JK Dobbins signing and they point out the major gamble the Broncos are taking in bringing him back. Stink looked at the draft’s top TE, Kenyon Sadiq, and he came away very impressed. But, will he be available for the Broncos? Stink breaks it down for a special edition of Telestrator Tuesday. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where it’s all about Free Agency; the Broncos get a compensatory pick for JFM, the Raiders went on a spending spree, and the Chiefs upgraded their roster.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with a heavily medicated Stoke recapping a boring day one of free agency for the Broncos as they try to talk Broncos Country off the ledge. Mike and Stoke debate the merits of running back the formula from last year and retooling year to year. Stoke is in panic mode over the Nuggets’ loss to the OKC Thunder last night. Mike tries to play devil’s advocate about the Broncos sitting out free agency, particularly at RB. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an explanation for why the Broncos didn’t make any big moves and they ask if there are any big moves coming up.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting different perspectives on the Broncos’ puzzling retention of TE Adam Trautman. They break down what Justin Strnad’s new deal means for the ILB room between Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton. They discuss what the Broncos game plan should be for free agency this year compared to the last two years now that they’re free from Russell Wilson's dead cap. They look through our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis’, free agent wish list. Is Klis’ list a preview for the Broncos’ free agent period? The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour chatting about the Maxx Crosby trade.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour discussing the scuttlebutt among Broncos fans after the pre-emptive moves the team has made ahead of free agency. They set Cup-or-Bust expectations for the Avalanche in the wake of Nazem Kadri’s return to Denver. They look at Mike Klis’ free agent list and they pick out the names that stand out to them. Stink gives a scouting report on his grandson after flying all the way out to Tampa to see his first game and then he gives a preview for his film break down on Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show with some leaking NFL free agency news about the future of Travis Kelce.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second with Stink telling us all about his trip to Tampa where he visited with Jon Gruden. They get Stink’s take on the Broncos’ free agent moves so far. They break down Justin Strnad’s potential as a starting LB this season and they project what the Broncos could do to upgrade the TE position, even making a big trade in the Draft. The Morning Crew end the second hour looking back at John Elway’s career before sorting through all the big happenings of the Denver sports world like the return of Nazem Kadri to the Avalanche, Gabriel Landeskog’s busted balls, a brewing goalie controversy, and Defcon 1 for the Nuggets.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show without Stoke in the building. Mike walks you through the rules of NFL free agency as he recaps the moves the Broncos made to get ahead of the frenzy. Nazem Kadri made his triumphant return to the Avalanche on the way to a couple of huge wins. Mike looks ahead to the Nuggets’ matchup against the OKC Thunder tonight, wondering how they’ll bounce back after an embarrassing loss to the Knicks. Stoke explains why he was late before ranting and raving about the Broncos keeping Adam Trautman around. They look through our 9News Broncos Insider’s list of free agents to see what the Broncos are prioritizing this offseason. Mike and Stoke end the first hour chewing the fat about free agency, what will be done about the ILB’s and what they want to do with the skill positions.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show recapping a nice Nuggets win over the Lakers and breaking down the Nicolas Roy trade. They update Broncos fans on their OL and explain how important it is that the Broncos extend GM Geroge Paton. Mike and Stoke discuss the return of Aaron Gordon against the Knicks tonight, does the actual evaluation of the Nuggets begin now? They discuss an Is It Just Me abut the Broncos’ rivals in the AFC making moves and they debate whether the Nuggets need to make some noise themselves.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the second hour wondering where Mark is before they recap a must-win game over the Lakers. AG is set to return tonight versus the Knicks, does the Nuggets real season start now? The guys preview some 4-point games coming up for the Avalanche after the trade deadline. We figure out how Stink is letting everybody down yet again. They break the news to Broncos Country that the team probably isn’t making any moves to their WR group. Mike and Stoke point out a shocking stat about the Nuggets as they talk about the help that Jokic is getting from the rest of the team. Mike put his ear to the ground and he takes a leap on why the Avs couldn’t have a reunion with Nazem Kadri. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Broncos are making their final preparations for Free Agent Frenzy, Stoke thinks Zach will be disappointed in DJ Moore, a TE option stays off the board, and a star LB is available.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour watching the snow come down as they remark on the incredible depth the Nuggets have built up. They chat about the Kadri deal being snuffed out by Calgary's owner. Stoke takes shots at Stink as he calls for the Broncos to cut Ben Powers. The guys rag on Stink some more and discuss how concerned they are with Jokic’s recent turnover issues. Will the Avs’ game in Dallas tonight decide the outcome of the Central division? Mike explains why it isn’t do-or-die. The guys pose a question to end the third hour: how many games do the Rockies need to LOSE for the 2026 season to be a success?
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour undermanned on the air and behind the glass as they look forward to trivia. They get excited about Jamal Murray building a chip on the Nuggets’ shoulder. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will an undermanned Morning Crew do against The Drive? Mike and Stoke cap off today’s show making the case to cut Ben Powers ahead of free agency and making bold predictions for tonight’s game against the Knicks.
Seth and B-Scott see if Mark Schlereth, Diego Pavia, Aaron Rodgers, Rich Eisen or Adam Schein can dethrone the current champion Jason McIntyre in this week's Take-a-Mania.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show recapping a great round of golf Stoke had before the check up on the Nuggets’ canary in the coal mine and breaking down the minor trade the Avalanche made yesterday. They congratulate Bo Nix on being a new dad. Mike and Stoke discuss how important the continuity in the Broncos’ front office is. Is this offseason the Broncos’ best chance to upgrade their roster to the next level before their time runs out? The guys discuss. LeBron James’ career is winding down, and tonight’s game may be the final time Denver basketball fans will get to see him. What do the guys and you, the listeners, think of him in the twilight of his career?
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour rating their concern for the state of the Nuggets on a scale of 1-10. Mike asks the players how having kids affected their careers. They praise George Paton and the Broncos’ brass for being doing so well with contract extensions. The guys debate which TE they want the Broncos to pursue in free agency between Tampa Bay’s Cade Otton and Baltimore’s Isaiah Likely. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Chiefs are planning ahead, Tom Brady has a rat among the Raiders, and Stefon Diggs runs wears out his welcome with another team.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour telling some stories about Lou Holtz after the legendary coach’s passing. They set the number for the minimum amount of wins the Nuggets need over the next 6 games to stay out of the play-in conversation. They chat about birthdays. Stoke advocates for the Broncos to sign a troubled WR in free agency, Stink tells him why he’s wrong. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour breaking down how the Trent McDuffie trade could be a template for a potential Riley Moss trade.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour stressing the vital importance of the next 10 games for the Nuggets to stay afloat in the Western Conference. They chew the fat about game day grub. Stoke reckons with the 9am listeners’ reaction to his take that the Broncos should look at the most recent problem child WR on the market. Stink pitches why he thinks Cade Otton from Tampa Bay should be one of the Broncos’ top free agent targets next week. The Morning Crew caps off today’s show with breaking news that Zach Bye’s favorite team just traded for a new weapon and another option at TE hitting the market.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting Stink’s reaction to Russell Wilson’s appearance on the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast where he took a shot at his former coach, Sean Payton. Mike has some real talk about his experiences from being Avalanche official media in days gone by. The guys take a break from the hockey talk to sort through Stink’s top 5 free agent RB’s on the market. The guys end the third hour talking about Gabriel Landeskog’s journey back from his injury as the most untouchable player in Denver sports talk... but Mike still takes his shots at The Captain.
Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour drafting an official apology for Mike addressed to Avalanche Twitter. The guys respond to Russell Wilson’s podcast appearance where he called out Sean Payton and they discuss Russ’ NFL future. Will the Broncos regret letting an opportunity to trade for Breece Hall pass them by? The guys explain why the Broncos shouldn’t have Breece Hall FOMO. Mike caps off today’s show with an official apology to Avalanche Twitter.