Podcast appearances and mentions of Vance Joseph

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour the guys plan for the impeding winter weather before they talk about a Nuggets win where the bench carried the team once again. They take a few moments to dump on their fellow Fan hosts. Stink breaks down how to be better in the red zone without a run game. Vance Joseph explained to Peter Schrager that the Broncos’ big win over the Chiefs was very much by design, three years in the making. Stink heard about Vance Joseph’s head coaching job prospects from the Tennessee grapevine but Stoke is doubtful about VJ’s chances.   

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show getting an update on the Stokley’s washer/dryer situation. They recap the Nuggets’ win last night where they had to lean on the depth like Peyton Watson, who had a career night. They give the 6am listeners a chance to hear what Joel Klatt had to say about Bo’s game against KC. Vance Joseph may be a head coach by this time next year and he spoke with Peter Schrager about team building philosophy should he ever get the opportunity again. The 6am Duo wrap up the first hour giving the 6am listeners a chance to hear what Dan Orlovsky’s breakdown for how to handle the run game without JK Dobbins.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into how impressive Vance Joseph has been this season as the Broncos defensive coordinator. Will Jospeh be due for second chance at a head coaching job after this season? We hear from Vance and his thoughts on the comradery in the locker room and getting the right guys in the building. What kind of cohesiveness does the Broncos offense and defense have? What regrets did Joseph have from his time being the head coach in Denver? We debate who Broncos Country be rooting for between the Colts or Chiefs this weekend and how it relates to the Broncos chances of winning the one seed in the AFC. We look at the history of the NFL since 1975 and how often a number 1 seed goes on to win the Super Bowl. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to share his opinion on the Chiefs and Colts game this weekend. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into how impressive Vance Joseph has been this season as the Broncos defensive coordinator. Will Jospeh be due for head coaching job after this season? We hear from Vance and his thoughts on the comradery in the locker room and getting the right guys in the building. What regrets did Joseph have from his time being the head coach in Denver? Today's "Three Count" includes Jerry Jeudy's short answered and frustrated press conference on the Browns starting a new quarterback in Shedeur Sanders and the mess going on at Ole Miss with Lane Kiffin potentially leaving before his team participates in the playoffs to take another coaching job. We debate who Broncos Country be rooting for between the Colts or Chiefs this weekend and how it relates to the Broncos chances of winning the one seed in the AFC. We look at the history of the NFL since 1975 and how often a number 1 seed goes on to win the Super Bowl. 

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Wednesday morning. Did the Broncos win over the Chiefs change the perception of who and what the Broncos are? The national media is giving the Broncos quite a bit of praise this week. How realistic is the No. 1 seed in the AFC? Does it matter who the Broncos would draw, as long as it's a home game? How much progress did Bo Nix make vs. the Chiefs? Especially without the benefit of a strong running game? Will the Broncos bring in a free agent or elevate a practice squad player at running back? How much will Shedeur Sanders improve this week with a full week to prepare? Check out a mid-week edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? 

Peter details his 48 hours in Las Vegas, a dinner with Troy Aikman to be remembered, and why Bravo Con was all the rage. He then discusses why Bears fans are allowed to be excited, why Chargers fans should be concerned, and why Eagles fans live in a constant in-between. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph joins the show and goes in-depth on what makes Denver's defense so dominant, working with Sean Payton, and why there's something magical that didn't happen overnight in the Mile High City. Coach Joseph gets personal, gets technical, and gives us a small window into what makes him one of the top coaches in the game. His humility shines through and his love for his players is evident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour settling some scores before they take a victory lap on the Chiefs and their fans. The Morning Crew tell Broncos Country to enjoy Vance Joseph while the Broncos still have him since he’ll probably be a head coach this time next year. The Broncos were great in many aspects but there was one area that has Stoke very worried. Mike, Mark, and Stoke wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where Sean Payton calls out Stoke, Bo cleaned up his Boverthrows, the short memory on defense, the Broncos hop into the driver’s seat, and Shedeur Sanders has a rough first outing.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if we saw the best game from Jaquan McMillian's career in a Broncos jersey. How has McMillian been able to keep the first-round pick in Jahdae Barron off the field? We hear from McMillian and his thoughts on when Barron was selected by the Broncos and appreciating his opportunities as an undrafted player. What did Sean Payton have to say after the game on the Broncos tempo offense and championship teams getting tough wins? Zach and Phil grade Bo Nix's performance yesterday. Was yesterday Nix's best game as a Bronco when it comes to how important of a game it was and the quality of opponent? We speak to how great Vance Joseph's defense has been this season and how impressive he has been against Patrick Mahomes the past two seasons. Will this be Joseph's final season as the Broncos coordinator before receiving a head coaching opportunity? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how believable the Broncos became as Super Bowl contenders after yesterday's win. Will the Broncos be able to have a strong enough run game down the stretch without JK Dobbins? How great was the Broncos home field advantage on display yesterday? Zach and Phil grade Bo Nix's performance yesterday. Was yesterday Nix's best game as a Bronco when it comes to how important of a game it was and the quality of opponent? We speak to how great Vance Joseph's defense has been this season and how impressive he has been against Patrick Mahomes the past two seasons. How was the Broncos defense able to overcome the absence of Patrick Surtain and Alex Singleton? 

The guys are live from Jackson's for today's Football Friday. In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the reports on JK Dobbins suffering a significant injury to his foot and will miss time for the foreseeable future. What will this already struggling Broncos' offense look like without Dobbins? We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on the challenge of defending Patrick Mahomes. Zach details how great of a job VJ has done against Mahomes over the years and says how important it is for the defense to show up to give the Broncos a chance of winning. We hear from Andy Reid and his thoughts on the Broncos defensive line and Bo Nix's development under Sean Payton. Former Broncos Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss what it's like trying to defend Patrick Mahomes, how VJ can scheme up help for the Broncos corners, and much more. 

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back at the process of the Broncos hiring Sean Payton as well as Vance Joseph. We hear from Payton and his thoughts on Jospeh and their relationship prior to working together here in Denver. We react to Sean Payton and the Broncos not making a move at the trade deadline. Phil shares what it is like in the locker room while trades are being made. Zach explains why preferred the Broncos making an addition but it ok with it not happening. How confident are the guys with the current Broncos team to compete for a Super Bowl? Are the Broncos in a Super Bowl window this season with the way their defense is playing? The guys react to Deion Sanders replacing Pat Shurmur as the offensive play caller. Zach rips Deion for firing Sean Lewis two seasons ago and points out all the success Lewis has had before CU and at SDSU since leaving. 

In the 4th hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to how low the viewership has been for the CU Buffs this season. Where do the Broncos rank in the AFC after not making a trade before the trade deadline. How is Vance Joseph and the Broncos defense going to slow down Brock Bowers and the Raiders offense? Previewing tonight's Nuggets game, Dover explained why he wants to see more from Julian Strawther. 

The guys are live from Skippy's Bar and Grill for today's Football Friday. In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Colorado and Arizona game this weekend and question if the Buffs season will continue down this embarrassing path. If CU goes onto to lose this game, how will the fan turnout be for their final home game later this month? How concerned are the guys about this game without Patrick Surtain? Will the Broncos be able to play man coverage without PS2? We hear from Vance Joseph and his plan for everyone to pull their weight without Surtain. How big of an impact will the absence of Marvin Mims be and how impactful will the return of Dre Greenlaw be? We are joined by former Broncos Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall to discuss how the Broncos will adjust without PS2, if the Broncos are Super Bowl contenders, and much more. 

The guys are live from Skippy's Bar and Grill for today's Football Friday. In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Texans matchup this weekend. How will Bo Nix fare vs a top defense in Houston? Who would the guys take at quarterback between CJ Stroud and Bo Nix? We hear from Vance Joseph and his keys to stopping Stroud. Will the Broncos defense be able to confuse Stroud and force him to make mistakes? How will the Broncos split touches between JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey? Who needs to step up with Marvin Mims being ruled out for the game? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the challenges the Texans defense presents. Will Nikola Jokic make history tonight with fifth straight triple-double to start the season? Zach implores Christian Braun to keep his defense a strength of his game. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil sharing their predictions for the Broncos, Buffaloes, and Nuggets. 

The guys are live from Skippy's Bar and Grill for today's Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Texans matchup this weekend. How will Bo Nix fare vs a top defense in Houston? Who would the guys take at quarterback between CJ Stroud and Bo Nix? We hear from Vance Joseph and his keys to stopping Stroud. Will the Broncos defense be able to confuse Stroud and force him to make mistakes? How will the Broncos split touches between JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey? Today's "Three Count" features Courtland Sutton needing one receiving touchdown to tie Steve Watson for ninth all-time in Broncos history, Travis Hunter going on IR with a knee injury, and what non-Colorado game the guys are looking forward to the most this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the keys to victory for the Broncos, the Broncos secondary stepping up without Patrick Surtain, and much more. 

The guys are live from Skippy's Bar and Grill for today's Football Friday. Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil discussing their Halloween plans and Zach looking for what scary movie he should watch tonight. Why are the Broncos underdogs to the 3-4 Texans this weekend? How concerned are the guys about this game without Patrick Surtain? We hear from Sean Payton and Vance Joseph on the challenge of not having PS2. How will the Broncos use rookie Jahdae Barron this weekend? How big of an impact will the absence of Marvin Mims be and how impactful will the return of Dre Greenlaw be? Will Nikola Jokic make history tonight with fifth straight triple-double to start the season? Zach implores Christian Braun to keep his defense a strength of his game. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil broke down the numbers of opponents against the Texans defense. Cecil gave his keys to a Broncos victory. The fellas heard from Vance Joseph talking about game planning Houston's WRs without Patrick Surtain playing. Why is ESPN and Youtube TV beefing? 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil continued to preview the Broncos-Texans game. Cecil gave his keys to victory that includes Bo Nix' legs. The guys heard from Vance Joseph talking about how to slow down the Texans offense on Sunday. The fellas closed out the show giving their Mile High Moments and final predictions for CU and the Broncos. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with Mark Schlereth giving some more grief to Stoke about being late before they pivot to Marcedes Lewis. He may have lost his best player but is this a golden opportunity for Vance Joseph to prove he has what it takes to be a head coach again? They hear what Dan Orlovsky had to say about the Texans’ defense, how many points are realistic for the Broncos on Sunday? They chat about the true GOAT of the NBA before they enter 4 Down Territory where they cover Lewis’ longevity, a player’s first-time scoring, Aqib Talib Bolieves, and the First Lady of the Indianapolis Colts talks ball.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show looking forward to Halloween coming up this Friday. The Broncos have been shopping in a very thin TE market, should they go with the rookie? Mike recaps the wild 8-4 Avs win New Jersey before the guys recap the Blue Jays’ bounce back Game 4 victory. The guys hear from a couple of Broncos we don’t normally get to hear from before they take a moment to appreciate Nathan MacKinnon’s greatness with the Avs. The 6am Duo show some love to Vance Joseph and respond to the early birds on the text line and YouTube chat at the end of the first hour. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Vance Joseph on the possibility of Dre Greenlaw returning this weekend. The fellas explained that the Jets game could've been a wakeup call for the Broncos and they can't mess around with the Giants. What are Dover's keys to a Broncos victory? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if part of why the Broncos defense has looked so good is because of the poor offenses they have matched up with so far. How will this Broncos defense stack up to historically great NFL defenses of the past? Will the defense be able to continue their dominance when facing more successful offenses? We hear from Jonathon Cooper and his thoughts on Jaxon Dart's early success. What did Brian Daboll have to say about this vaunted Broncos defense? We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on Jaxon Dart, Cam Skattebo, and how well his defense has played to this point in the season. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if he is overlooking the Giants and if the Broncos will be buyers at the trade deadline. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go in depth on the Broncos defense after their special performance on Sunday. Zach shares what the Broncos are on pace for as a team in sacks. We hear from Mike Klis and his thoughts on Vance Joseph potentially getting a head coaching job next season. Should the Broncos extend McMillian, even after drafting Jahdae Barron? We hear from Sean Payton and Bo Nix and their thoughts on the defense. We look at the AFC playoff picture and debate where the Broncos fit in with the other top AFC teams. Why did Sean Payton option to not have a bye after the London game? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the latest Broncos injury report with Alex Peart heading to IR. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go in depth on the Broncos defense after their special performance on Sunday. Zach shares what the Broncos are on pace for as a team in sacks. We hear from Mike Klis and his thoughts on Vance Joseph potentially getting a head coaching job next season. We look at the AFC playoff picture and debate where the Broncos fit in with the other top AFC teams. Today's "Three Count" includes where the Broncos are on multiple different power rankings from national media outlets, an updated Broncos injury report with Matt Peart going to IR, and who the guys think the best team in the AFC is. Zach does some "house cleaning" after misspeaking in the previous segment. Why did Sean Payton option to not have a bye after the London game? 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour giving Vance Joseph his flowers for the incredible performance his defense put up in London. The Morning crew looks at a few options trying to figure out how to fix the offense that’s had a few down weeks in a row. Mike asks the players how they would simplify the offense for Bo Nix and the rest of the young players on the Broncos. Mike, Mark, and Stoke wrap up today’s show hearing Bo talk about his chemistry with Evan Engram, Tua air some dirty laundry in Miami’s locker room, and Coach Prime point out why rushing the field is kinda dumb. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the keys to victory are for the Broncos on Sunday morning. Have big of an advantage do the Broncos have with Sean Payton as their coach and his experience coaching in London games before this? Will Justin Fields prior success vs the Broncos translate to this Sunday? We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on Justin Fields as well as Sean Payton's thoughts on the Jets explosive run game. Will this be the game we see RJ Harvey and Pat Bryant flash? Who will win the big matchups in the game between Courtland Sutton vs Sauce Gardener and PS2 vs Garrett Wilson? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil making their predictions for the Broncos, Buffaloes, and Rams this weekend. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the keys to victory are for the Broncos on Sunday morning. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of the Jets poor defense? We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on Justin Fields as well as Sean Payton's thoughts on the Jets explosive run game. Will the Broncos be in a closer game than most anticipate? Today's "Three Count" features if this is a "revenge game" for the Broncos' John Franklin Meyers, how much Ben Power's injury impacts the Broncos, and the great slate of college football this weekend. The guys breakdown the dynamics as Mikko Rantanen and the Stars visit Ball Arena tomorrow night to face off with the Avalanche. Will Mikko get booed in his first visit back to Denver since beating the Avs in game 7 last year?

Dover and Cecil opened the show reacting to the Giants beating the Eagles last night. Does this Eagles loss impact how we feel about last week's Broncos win? The guys gave their thoughts on the Avs getting their second win in a row. What are the keys to the game for the Broncos? How aggressive will Vance Joseph play Justin Fields? 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil gave an injury update for the Broncos as they get ready to take on the Jets in London. Dover gave his keys to the game and the fellas gave their Mile High Moments. How will Vance Joseph game plan Justin Fields? The fellas took a look around the NFL and previewed this weekend's games. 

00:00 Jeff Legwold joins the show.15:30 Mike Sanford is in with the guys previewing Broncos-Jets.34:55 Vance Joseph comments on Justin Fields.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour talking up Vance Joseph’s chances to be a head coach after this season and they look at the next man up in place of Ben Powers. The guys discuss whether the reports of KC’s demise are exaggerated or not before digging into Dre Greenlaw’s status for this season. The Morning Crew are joined by the new hockey guy at The Fan, our Avalanche Insider Will Petersen, to get a full preview of the upcoming Avalanche season, from the retirement of Erik Johnson to the expectations for this year’s team, to the contract negotiations with Marty Necas. Mike, Stoke, and Stink wrap up today’s show talking about the CU Buffs’ inability to close out games before they talk about the swagger that Sean Payton has brought to the Broncos locker room.  

Do the Broncos have what it takes to compete with the defending champs? Eric and Bruce outline the path to victory for the Broncos as they travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. Mutual respect of the coaching staffs, and Vic Fangio & Vance Joseph's pasts in Denver. Jamal Murray is ready to hit the ground running this season and received public praise from David Adelman for his offseason work. How good is the Nuggets' bench and is Denver a good pick to win it all this year? Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, nolajanedenver.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dover and Cecil kicked off the show discussing if the Broncos are playing with house money against the Eagles. Cecil uses one word to describe Sean Payton. The fellas heard from Payton on game planning against Vic Fangio. How does Vance Joseph slow down the Eagles offense? The guys talked about a name that could be the front runnner for the Rockies GM job. 

Dover and Cecil opened the show previewing the Broncos-Chargers game. Is this a revenge game for J.K. Dobbins. Cecil broke down his keys to the game for the Broncos to beat the Chargers. Will Omarion Hampton have his breakout game against the Broncos? The guys heard from Vance Joseph saying that he hopes QBs try to go after Patrick Surtain again. 

00:00 Dichotomy of watching the Dodgers vs. the Rockies.13:30 Vance Joseph comments on Pat Surtain.31:15 Jared Bednar expectations.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos defense has been misrepresented as an elite defense. Zach shares the shocking stats from the Broncos defense the past 7 games. How much pressure is on Vance Joseph to get the Broncos defense fixed and quickly? How will the defense respond vs an upper echelon quarterback in Justin Herbert? With the Chargers starting 2-0, how do the guys feel about the landscape of the AFC west? We react Sean Payton being named as one of the coaches for a flag football classic in Saudi Arabia next March. Should Sean be putting all of his focus into the Broncos instead of dipping his toe into flag football? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to admit he was wrong about the Colts being a worthy opponent. 

00:00 High Five.19:20 Broncos-Colts highlights.36:40 Deion Sanders goes full Vance Joseph.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour figuring out the logistics of the breakfast bet before they hear Vance Joseph talk about the Colts offense that looked pretty potent in week one. The guys wonder if the Colts are a paper tiger considering their opponent was the Dolphins. The guys talk about the Ryan Staub story but Stoke is skeptical about it, is the Staub story too good to be true? Mike and Stoke take a lazy top 25 voter to task for not doing their job properly, but at least they’re better than the Baseball Hall of Fame voters. 4 Down Territory covers the key addition of Talanoa Hufanga, Steichen talks Denver D, a debate about season tickets with PSL’s on the way, and a preview of the AFC west games this week. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show with Mike’s fear of the dark before they cover Mike’s daily to-do lists and a bit of trivia controversy. They give a concession to The Drive before Mike tells us about going to Oktoberfest in Munich. They hear Vance Joseph rave about the secondary, talking up Talanoa Hufanga and explaining how they’re handling Jahdae Barron’s development. Mike and Stoke finish the first hour answering some Is It Just Me’s about Mike’s to-do lists and hearing Adam Silver’s tone-deaf response to the basketball fans who have to pay to watch the NBA. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil broke down their keys to the game for the Broncos. Should Sean Payton script his first 15 plays better? The guys discussed how Vance Joseph can slow down Tyler Warren. The fellas had their prop bets for the Broncos-Colts game. Closing out the show, the guys made their final predictions for CU and the Broncos. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover broke down his keys to the game for the Broncos to get a win in Indy. The fellas heard from Vance Joseph talking about Tyler Warren. The guys reacted to the news that two Colts CBs are out Sunday against the Broncos. How important is it for the Buffs to make it to a bowl game this year? Is it more important to focus on developing Julian Lewis? Dover also had his interview with Seth Da Flow! 

Ari Meirov is joined by recently extended Broncos EDGE rusher Nik Bonitto as our Spotlight Guest of the week. Nik talks the importance of the Broncos keeping their defensive core together, how basketball was once a major part of his future plans, how Vance Joseph changed his career and the team's 2025 outlook! 00:00 - Cold open 01:57 - Nik Bonitto joins us! 02:53 - Was football always the goal? 04:01 - Why Nik chose Oklahoma 04:51 - Being drafted 07:05 - Welcome to NFL moment 08:21 - What Vance Joseph has meant to Nik's career 10:06 - Nik's breakout 2024 campaign 11:10 - Sign up for FanDuel! 14:28 - Picking off Jameis Winston 16:00 - Pick vs Colts on trick play 17:16 - Being 38th player on Top 100 18:07 - Broncos continuity on defense 19:06 - Adding John Franklin-Myers 20:00 - Playing with Pat Surtain II 21:00 - Broncos investing in their team 22:17 - Broncos 2025 Outlook 23:04 - Reflecting on NFL journey2 4:10 - Who deserves a Spotlight? 25:12 - Visit Root.com 26:22 - Final thoughts ----------------------------- Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook today! New customers visit FanDuel.com/ARI & if you win your first $5 wager, you get $300 in bonus bets! ------------------------- Visit Root.com and find out how you can get rewarded for safe driving with Root Insurance. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Drive is on the road for today's "Football Friday". In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate who will get the next contract extension from the Broncos. Should the Broncos keep Geroge Paton around long term after all his impressive history of draft picks? Could the Broncos learn a lesson from the Super Bowl champion Eagles? Will week 1 for the Broncos be a closer game than many are assuming? We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on Cam Ward. Is it time for Broncos Country to start getting nervous about Dre Greenlaw after he didn't participate in practice again? Has the Broncos' luck for staying healthy the past two seasons turned? Former Broncos Super Bowl Champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss how difficult it will be to try and stop Cam Ward, how the Broncos' defense will perform without Dre Greenlaw, and much more. We hear from Deion Sanders and his thoughts on preparing Juju Lewis to play on Saturday. 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil previewed the Broncos-Titans game. How long is it going to take for Evan Engram to shine for the Denver offense? Dover explained why he needs to see a 100-yard rusher on Sunday for the Broncos. What does Vance Joseph think of Cam Ward and how can the Broncos slow him down defensively? The fellas heard from Titans HC, Brian Callahan on how he wants to get RB, Tony Pollard going. 

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers give out the best picks for NFL Week 1. 0:00–8:37 RJ Bell sets the tone with energy promising high-value picks while joking with Mackenzie Rivers He unveils a season-long focus on sharp betting and stresses that the new format will reward discipline not impulse This opening builds trust for customers looking for real betting strategy 8:37–13:08 RJ introduces “Dime-o-mite” where the crew will fire one to three games per week with up to two dimes per play The rule is simple if the best number is gone they pass This principle sets the foundation for customers who want to learn why timing matters more than chasing action 12:41–17:03 Steve Fezzik explains betting limits at sharp books and how market makers like Circa differ from giant apps RJ adds that billion-dollar operators control exposure by restricting winners The exchange teaches why price discovery and patience are as important as picking sides 18:33–26:39 Fezzik argues for Atlanta +2 5 against Tampa Bay calling it pick'em on his power ratings He cites divisional dog strength and Tampa's injury list RJ counters with Todd Bowles' 4-1 ATS record in openers with an average +12 5 cover margin RJ's point wins as coaching prep outweighs roster chatter 37:31–48:41 Seattle +2 5 at home vs San Francisco becomes the first green-lighted play Mackenzie highlights divisional dog history since 2012 while Fezzik confirms Circa's even-money line as best in market Injuries to San Francisco's skill players tilt value toward Seattle and the crew makes it official 52:24–56:58 Indianapolis +1 vs Miami sparks debate Fezzik notes both teams at 7 5 season wins and Miami's depleted corners RJ fires back with Mike McDaniel's early-season edge pointing out his 6-3 starts The lesson for customers is clear coaching patterns and timing can trump injury lists 1:02:22–1:09:34 Cleveland +5 to +5 5 vs Cincinnati gets stamped as the second best bet Mackenzie cites Burrow's struggles against Cleveland and Zac Taylor's slow starts Fezzik adds bounce-back data on teams that covered under 30% last year RJ hammers home the value of home dogs catching more than a field goal 1:11:03–1:17:23 The crew shifts to totals spotlighting quarterbacks with no preseason snaps leading to under plays RJ drills in on Bills team total under 24 to 24 5 noting McDermott's week-one Bills underperform offensive expectations by about five points 1:17:23–1:21:49 Houston vs Rams under 44 5 gets strong lean support Fezzik points to Stafford's limited work and Stroud's inexperience RJ layers in Sean McVay's dominant 6-1 ATS week-one history but agrees the scoring outlook is muted 1:27:06–1:34:27 Chicago vs Detroit turns into a coaching-tree conversation Fezzik warns Ben Johnson's absence could matter while RJ reframes it as a wait-and-see week one marker The message is that some games should be studied not bet 1:34:27–1:36:13 The Seahawks vs 49ers total lean under arises again Mackenzie notes dueling Kubiak OCs meaning fewer surprises and fewer explosive plays 1:37:01–1:40:17 Guest Dave Essler pushes Titans team total under 16 5 against Denver citing Vance Joseph's blitz packages and rookie QB struggles RJ likes the angle but reminds that week-one double-digit dogs often cover so isolating the team total is the sharper path Key statistics used throughout include Mike Evans' 1 000-yard streak Atlanta's +0 3 yards per play efficiency Tampa's field goal luck regression McVay's +9 2 week-one margin and Bowles' +12 5 opener dominance These numbers support the theme that coaching and context move lines as much as talent By closing time the official card is set Seattle +2 5 vs San Francisco Cleveland +5 vs Cincinnati Bills team total under 24 24 5 with Houston–Rams under 44 5 and Titans team total under 16 5 as strong endorsed leans delivering actionable plays backed by deep analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Evans and Will Petersen open today’s show debating whether the DeVaughn Vele trade helps or hurts the Broncos. They highlight one of those oddities that happen over the course of 162 games, the Rockies shelling Shohei Ohtani. They debate the Vele trade some more, focusing on the issue of depth to support Bo. They finish the first hour talking about the career crossroad that Vance Joseph finds himself at.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed why the college football experts are down on the CU Buffs this season. The guys heard from Mike Klis on why the Broncos traded Devaughn Vele to the Saints. The fellas heard from Vance Joseph saying that he hopes that Nik Bonitto and Dre Greenlaw can get some snaps on Saturday. What does Joe Lombardi want to see from Bo Nix in the final preseason game?