Podcast appearances and mentions of Vance Joseph

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Cale Makar contract extension. How will Makar's contract impact how the Avs construct their roster moving forward? Did Joe Sakic's job just get harder with all the money going towards Makar, MacKinnon, and Necas? We pivot to the Broncos and preview their third and final preseason game tonight. What do the guys make of the list of guys that will and won't play tonight? We hear from Vance Joseph on what he's seeing from Que Robinson in year 2. Who needs to play well tonight to make the Broncos' 53-man roster? Could recent draft picks like Red Murdock or Justin Joly be in jeopardy of being cut? We wrap up the show previewing the Week 0 slate in college football and revisiting Cale Makar's record-breaking contract extension with the Avs. 

In the 1st hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Scrappy Will Petersen fills in for Mike this morning as the guys tell us about their parking mishaps. They look at Peyton Watson’s goodbye letter to the Nuggets... and the comment section ripping him. Does he deserve the hate? Vance Joseph was not happy with his defense after a poor performance against Green Bay and he took a moment yesterday to call them out. Will and Stoke end the first hour talking about Jaylen Waddle’s Mile High debut.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what Jonathan Cooper's future with the Broncos and NFL will look like. Could Cooper end up on the NFL Commissioner's exempt list to start the season? Which Broncos would be asked to step up if Cooper misses part of the regular season? We hear from Vance Joseph on the lessons learned from what the Packers did on offense against the Broncos' defense. How can the Broncos' defense combat offenses that get the ball out quickly and don't allow the pass rush to get home to the quarterback? We debate if the Broncos have a penalty issue. Are the Broncos an undisciplined team? We analyze who the Broncos' biggest offenders are when it comes to penalties and discuss if running more zone defense will help. Do the Broncos need to win the AFC West to win the Super Bowl this season? Where does the Broncos' run game stack up in the AFC West?

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys are live from training camp! What are some of the things they’re noticing an hour into practice? What did Bo Nix have to say about the first preseason game? How is his connection coming along with Jaylen Waddle? What is Vance Joseph's vision for Jahdae Barron? Which position do they want him playing? What has he seen from Red Murdoch? Bo Nix is making plays today. Are we seeing more from Bo Nix in the ways Josh wanted to see? Which side of the ball is winning? We check our X and react to what we’re seeing live to end the hour. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and recap our time out at training camp today. We debate how big of a weapon the back shoulder throw to Courtland Sutton will be this season. Who had the catch of the day? Will an undrafted rookie make the Broncos' 53-man roster this season? Today's "Three Count" includes the guys questioning if Lucas Krull should be punting the ball after scoring a touchdown at practice, Roger Goodell saying there is "no doubt" the NFL will have teams outside of the US, and the Rockies breaking some losing streaks in San Francisco and Arizona. We debate if the Broncos are lacking depth at inside linebacker. We hear from Vance Joseph on multiple players getting opportunities at inside linebacker and what he's seen from rookie Red Murdock so far. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and recap their time out at training camp today. We break down the story of the day in all the chippiness we saw at practice. We hear from Bo Nix and Vance Joseph on Nix getting hit at practice, which led to a fight. Will the Broncos be in pads again tomorrow after all the physicality we saw today? We evaluate Bo Nix's performance and debate if it is the worst practice we've seen from Bo Nix this camp. Although the defense is the strength of the team, we debate if the Broncos are lacking depth at inside linebacker. We hear from Vance Joseph on what he's seen from rookie Red Murdock so far and getting multiple guys experience at linebacker in practice. We wrap up the show hearing from Bo Nix on previewing his first preseason game this season, having Davis Webb in his ears for the first time during a game, and much more. 

This episode of the podcast is a fun and lighthearted conversation that's sure to leave you smiling. The hosts are at the Broncos practice, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the game, but they quickly dive into a discussion about something entirely different - the salaries of defensive coordinators in the NFL. They're curious about how much these coaches make, and they're not afraid to share their opinions.The conversation is a great mix of humor and insight, as the hosts discuss everything from the intricacies of football to their personal lives. They even manage to squeeze in a trivia question, giving away a pair of tickets to a Broncos game to the lucky winner. But it's not just about the game - the hosts also touch on some serious topics, like the importance of mental health and the need for support.One of the most interesting parts of the episode is the hosts' discussion about the Broncos' players. They're chatting about a player who's a big karaoke fan, and they're trying to figure out who it might be. They're also talking about the team's defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph, and his salary range.If you're a football fan or just looking for a fun and entertaining listen, this episode is a great choice. The hosts' chemistry is undeniable, and their conversations are always engaging and informative. So grab a snack, sit back, and tune in to hear the rest of the story - including the answer to the trivia question and the identity of the Broncos' biggest karaoke fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by saying who they think won the day? Was it really dominated by the defense? What kind of a day did Bo Nix have? What did they make of the fights? We listen to the Broncos new play caller! What did Davis Webb see from his offense in the first half of the preseason game? There were a few fights. What did he think of them? How will he manage having multiple running backs on his roster? What did Vance Joseph think of his defense today? Does he like how physical they have been? We hear a bit from Bo? What did he think of getting crushed by the defense?

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they recap their weekends between Joel Dreesen's barn party and Miek's anniversary. They talk about the vet days taking place over the weekend, which allowed Brandon Jones to step in for Will Lutz. They hear Vance Joseph talk about the strength of the D-Line, Riley Moss's progress, and a 7th round steal. They go to the other side of the ball and hear from Davis Webb talk about Jonah Coleman impressing in camp, the QB2 battle, and his home base on gamedays. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour hearing a Hall of Fame comedian's speech.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down everything they saw out at Broncos training camp today. How concerned are the guys with JK Dobbins leaving practice early today with an apparent injury? Are we seeing a trend with the Broncos' injuries, or is this just a part of training camp? We hear from Vance Joseph on Ene Uwazurike growing as a player and his impressions of Davis Webb as a play caller. We hear from Sean Payton and his comments on where Davis Webb will be stationed during games. Do the guys prefer Webb on the sideline or up in the booth? We debate how the Broncos should approach the first preseason game this weekend. Does Bo Nix need to play to continue to gain chemistry with a new play caller and a new receiver in Jaylen Waddle? How would the guys balance trying to keep Nix healthy while still trying to get in work and improve? Will playing during the preseason help the Broncos get off to a better start to the regular season? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into the Broncos after being out at training camp today. We hear from Bo Nix on potentially playing in the preseason. Should Nix have a say in if he plays this Friday or not? Is Pat Bryant carving out a role as the number three receiver? Could he come in and make a huge impact in year two? We hear from Sean Payton, Davis Webb, and Vance Joseph and all the compliments they have for Bryant. We recap all the injuries the Broncos are facing, as well as JK Dobbins and Michael Bandy walking off from practice early today. How concerned are the guys with Dobbins leaving practice early with his track record of injuries? We wrap up the show recapping the day at Broncos training camp, the Broncos purchasing the biggest outstanding plot of land at Burnham Yards from SRM Concrete, and calling out Dante for stealing Zach's question to ask Sean Payton. 

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour reacting to what they’ve seen at camp so far! We’re live from Broncos training camp! Are there any injury updates as practice continues to ramp up? Which players NEED load management days? Which ones are we skeptical about? Vance Joseph spoke to the media on Saturday. What did he have to say about practice? What makes his defense so dominant? What improvements has he seen out of Bo Nix? What does Bo know a few weeks into training camp? Does he know which receivers he can trust now? What does Bo know yet? We check our X to close out the hour.

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour reacting to the end of practice. With Sean Payton leaving practice early, what did they see? We hear from Vance Joseph what did he like from practice on Saturday? What has he seen from some of you young players? How has Red Murdock stood out? What about Jonah Elliss? We hear from Sean Payton. Does he have any updates on the injuries from camp? Whats the latest on JK Dobbins? What will Friday look like with Webb calling plays?

In Hour 2, Mike and Kyle examine the Broncos offensive line. As the unit has built some continuity together, can the O-Line remain one of the strengths of the team? J.K. Dobbins was adamant he will play all 17 games this season. Can Dobbins play a full season without getting hurt? How good can Vance Joseph's defense be? Deal or no deal with Rockies players and the trade deadline. Which players should be shipped off and who should remain in Colorado? 3 questions with Alex Becker to wrap up the hour. 

As Broncos Training Camp Powered by Ford approaches, Hall of Famer Steve Atwater, lead writer Aric DiLalla and digital content contributor Susanna Weir discuss the return of Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph and dive into how continuity can help fuel defensive success in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***Second Segment***Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so Logan and Grant dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on Brian Flores' defense against elite QB's, how AI can be used in the NFL, if Vance Joseph's defense is a better comp for Daronte Jones, and more!

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so the boys are back to break down the latest regarding Deebo Samuel, where Sonny Styles will start the season and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on on Brian Flores' defense against elite QB's, how AI can be used in the NFL, if Vance Joseph's defense is a better comp for Daronte Jones, why Sean McVay has ditched outside zone in favor of gap scheme runs, Logan's favorite candy and gas station food, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke catch up after missing Friday's show. Mike gives his reaction to Sean Payton’s contract extension and breaks down what it means for Davis Webb and Vance Joseph. Mike keeps catching up on the big news that he missed on Friday by giving his take on Joe Sakic’s press conference. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour with their reaction to the Knicks’ Finals victory on the back of Jalen Brunson’s historic performance, they congratulate Justin Gaethje for his huge upset victory, and they highlight the Rockies’ offensive explosion against the A’s.

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by congratulating Cecil and his New York Knicks. After watching them win an NBA championship, what can the Nuggets do to get back there? The Broncos' new offensive coordinator spoke last week. What is the new play caller saying about his offense? We also heard from Vance Joseph. What did he learn from his head coaching interviews? The Rockies had a shaky weekend, but ended with a bang. What are we hoping to see from the Rockies this month?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil now that an NBA champion has been crowned, what's next for the Nuggets? Should they look to extend Watson now? What did the Dallas Mavericks do over the weekend that has Josh curious? What can Jaylen Waddle do for Bo Nix and Davis Webb?  What will the Avs look like once Cale signs his big extension? We also heard from Vance Joseph. What did he learn from his head coaching interviews?  

In hour three, Dover and Cecil look at the news of the day. Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper was arrested again. What's the latest on this story, and what may happen with him moving forward? We look at Joe Sakic's comments from their press conference. What are the plans for the GM position moving forward? We hear from Vance Joseph. What are his plans for the Broncos' defense? We get one more big update on Cooper to close the hour.   

In hour three, Dover and Cecil look at the big news of the day! The Broncos have extended Sean Payton! What does this mean for the Broncos' timeline? Does this mean you’re losing Davis Webb and Vance Joseph next season? Who will be the Broncos wide receiver three this season? We show some love to the Rockies after another win last night to close out the hour!

In hour two, Dover and Cecil react to the big news of the day! The Broncos have extended Sean Payton! What does this mean for the Broncos' timeline? Does this mean you’re losing Davis Webb and Vance Joseph next season? Kevin Kissner gives us the stats we need to know about tight ends and running backs. What numbers do they need to reach on a Super Bowl-contending team? Do we trust the Avs front office as we wait for their presser to start? We check our X to close the hour.

Dover and Cecil kicked off the show learning about the latest injury updates with the Avalanche as they get ready to take on the Knights Wednesday night. Can we trust that Vance Joseph will put together another top-tier defense this upcoming season? The fellas reacted to Colin Cowherd's conspiracy that the NFL gave the Broncos a tough start to their schedule because they're not fans of Sean Payton. How bad have Kyle Freeland and Michael Lorenzen been this season for the Rockies?  

John Davis and Chad Andrus are in for today's President's Day edition of The Drive. In hour 2 of The Drive, John and Chad react to Jim Leonard leaving the Broncos coaching staff to become the defensive coordinator for the Bills. How big of a loss will Leonard be to this elite defense? Would the Broncos be better off with Leonard at DC instead of Vance Joseph? Today's "Three Count" features our thoughts on the Winter Olympics and the wide-ranging sports we see during this time of the year and Chris Paul calling it a career after 21 seasons. Was Paul underappreciated during his time in the NBA? What did we make of Jamal Murray's first All-Star game appearance? Were we surprised from Jokic's fun interaction with Boogie Cousins of All-Star break?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the NFL Awards for tonight as multiple Broncos players and coaches are up for awards including: Nik Bonitto, Vance Joseph and Garrett Bolles. We breakdown all the candidates and debate which Broncos will be the most likely to take home an award tonight? We react to recent Broncos quarterback, Ben DiNucci's comments on the Broncos hiring Davis Webb as the offensive coordinator and DiNucci assuming Webb will call plays now in Denver. Will Sean Payton be willing to take his hands off the controls when it comes to Broncos offensive play calling? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to continue our discussion on Broncos play calling in 2026 and if it is interesting we haven't seen Sean Payton out at the Super Bowl this week doing media. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the Nuggets and Knicks double overtime thriller from last night. Zach explains how Christian Braun needs to step up with Peyton Watson going down with a hamstring injury. Should the Nuggets have held Jokic and Braun to the minutes restriction they originally planned for both during their returns to the lineup? We pivot to the Broncos as multiple players and coaches are up for NFL awards including: Nik Bonitto, Vance Joseph and Garrett Bolles. Who will be taking home awards tonight at the NFL honors? Today's "Three Count" includes debating if there were any snubs from the Broncos in the NFL awards and the Nuggets avoiding the luxury tax by trading away Hunter Tyson and giving Spencer Jones a full NBA contract. How badly did the Avalanche need the Olympic break after a tough stretch of hockey leading into the break? Will the Avs come back refreshed and playing with energy? 

The winter Olympics start this week, and I still think I could be a competitive curler if given six months of practice. Jamal Murray got his first All-Star selection - but he doesn't seem to think he's missed much. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the Denver Nuggets' achilles heel. MEH OR YEAH? Pro Bowl games Vance Joseph is staying with the Broncos as their DC Browns may cut Dillon Gabriel Seahawks up for sale after the Super Bowl Boxer - Jarrell Miller lost his toupee during fight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The winter Olympics start this week, and I still think I could be a competitive curler if given six months of practice. Jamal Murray got his first All-Star selection - but he doesn't seem to think he's missed much. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the Denver Nuggets' achilles heel. MEH OR YEAH? Pro Bowl games Vance Joseph is staying with the Broncos as their DC Browns may cut Dillon Gabriel Seahawks up for sale after the Super Bowl Boxer - Jarrell Miller lost his toupee during fight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the breaking news of the Broncos promoting Davis Webb to be the offensive coordinator of the Broncos. Will Webb be calling plays during the 2026 season? Zach and Phil continue to react to the news of Davis Webb being promoted to the Broncos offensive coordinator and debate if Sean Payton would consider giving up play calling or if Broncos' ownership could insist on Webb calling plays next year. We react to all of the NFL coaching vacancies being filled and Vance Joseph not getting an opportunity to be a head coach. Will Joseph get a second chance at being a head coach and how lucky are the Broncos to retain him? We breakdown the ups and downs of Jamal Murray's day from yesterday being named a first time all-star to a very underwhelming performance vs the number one team in the west in Oklahoma City. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil evaluate Jahdae Barron's rookie season now that the Broncos season has come to an end. Did Barron have the least anticipated season out of any Broncos rookie in recent memory? We hear from Barron and his thoughts on the lack of playing time and his focus over the next few months. We react to all of the NFL coaching vacancies being filled and Vance Joseph not getting an opportunity to be a head coach. Will Joseph get a second chance at being a head coach and how lucky are the Broncos to retain him? We react to the news of the day in the Broncos promoting Davis Webb to be the offensive coordinator in Denver. Was Davis Webb promised play-calling duties to stay in Denver? We breakdown the ups and downs of Jamal Murray's day from yesterday being named a first time all-star to a very underwhelming performance vs the number one team in the west in Oklahoma City.  

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if the Nuggets should make a trade ahead of the trade deadline. Could Peyton Watson be on the move? The fellas explained why Sean Payton needs new bodies that can stand up to him and not Saints coaches that he knows. How good is it that Vance Joseph could be staying with the Broncos for another year? Dover named Marcius Mariota as a backup QB option for the Broncos. Closing out the show, the guys reacted to the breaking news of Davis Webb being named the new offensive coordinator for the Broncos. 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Bo Nix talking about how he injured his ankle against the Bills. How long will Nix actually be out with this injury? The guys then recapped last night's Avs game as they lost to Ottawa. On Bo's Board, Cecil explained why he wants the Broncos to go out and sign David Njoku. What's the latest news with Vance Joseph possibly leaving to becoming a head coach and why did Joe Lombardi get fired? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos end of season press conferences today. We have breaking news as the Broncos offensive coordinator, Joe Lombardi has been fired. Is this move to make room for Davis Webb to be the Broncos new offensive coordinator? Would Sean Payton hand over play-calling duties to Webb? Was it fair to Lombardi for the Broncos to fire him? Would Webb turn down a head coaching opportunity to stay with the Broncos as a coordinator? Today's "Three Count" includes why Vance Joseph has not been named a head coach of a team during this hiring cycle and Bill Belichick not being inducted as a first ballot hall of famer. We react to Shedeur Sanders being named a pro-bowl alternate this season and Phil explains how the honor of a pro bowler is being ruined. 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil broke down the crucial 4th down play early on that might've cost the Broncos the game. Cecil explained why the offensive line was not an issue for the Broncos in this AFC Championship. The fellas talked about the latest news surrounding Vance Joseph and Davis Webb in their head coaching interviews. 

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preview Championship Weekend, starting with the AFC showdown between the Patriots and Broncos in Denver. (0:44) They break down how Josh McDaniels might protect Drake Maye against Vance Joseph’s aggressive defense, the challenges of playing at altitude and why this game could be closer than expected despite Denver starting a backup quarterback. Then, DJ and Bucky turn to the NFC for the third edition of Rams - Seahawks, diving into Seattle’s physical, violent defense, how Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford can handle the environment at Lumen Field, and what each team must clean up to punch a ticket to the Super Bowl. (9:38) Move the Sticks is part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: Timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preview Championship Weekend, starting with the AFC showdown between the Patriots and Broncos in Denver. (0:44) They break down how Josh McDaniels might protect Drake Maye against Vance Joseph’s aggressive defense, the challenges of playing at altitude and why this game could be closer than expected despite Denver starting a backup quarterback. Then, DJ and Bucky turn to the NFC for the third edition of Rams - Seahawks, diving into Seattle’s physical, violent defense, how Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford can handle the environment at Lumen Field, and what each team must clean up to punch a ticket to the Super Bowl. (9:38) Move the Sticks is part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: Timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drive is live from Sportsbook Bar and Grill in Parker. In hour 3 of The Drive, we go behind enemy lines and Zach and Phil react to Mike Vrabel's comments on keys to winning on the road, preparing for Jarrett Stidham, and Drake Maye's recent turnovers. We also hear from Drake Maybe and his confidence in throwing the ball down field. The guys emphasis how important Nik Bonitto will be in this matchup going against a rookie left tackle. We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on Bonitto taking his game to the next level by creating turnovers. Who will be the Broncos' "x-factor" on Sunday? Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss how Sean Payton will handle Jarrett Stidham during the game, how many points the Broncos defense needs to hold the Patriots under, and much more. 

The Drive is live from Sportsbook Bar and Grill in Parker. Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil preview the massive AFC championship game between the Broncos and Patriots this upcoming weekend. Zach shares the history of the Broncos impressive record when hosting playoff games and conference championship games in general. The guys emphasis how important Nik Bonitto will be in this matchup going against a rookie left tackle. We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on Bonitto taking his game to the next level by creating turnovers. Who will be the Broncos' "x-factor" on Sunday? Will Evan Engram finally have a breakout game? We hear from Drake Maye and his thoughts on the Broncos home crowd noise and his turnovers the past two weeks. 

Dover and Cecil opened the show getting ready for the Broncos to take on the Patriots for the AFC Championship on Sunday. What did Cecil learn from talking to Vance Joseph and Nik Bonitto yesterday? The guys discussed how often Drake Maye will turn the ball over this weekend. Dover gave his keys to the game for a Broncos victory over the Patriots. Did VJ learn anything from Josh Allen that he could use for game planning against Drake Maye? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Ja'Quan McMillian became a Broncos legend with his interception. What should McMillian's interception be nicknamed in Denver sports history? We debate if the pressure has shifted to Vance Joseph and the Broncos defense with Bo Nix's injury. Does the Broncos defense need to get back to their dominant ways to give the Broncos a chance to win? Will Vance be the "fall guy" if the Broncos fall short on Sunday? We dive into Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and what kind of threat he presents to the Broncos. How have Maye's numbers fared vs the Texans and Chargers in the playoffs? Is there a realistic chance JK Dobbins returns to the Broncos for the AFC championship after he was seen participating at Broncos practice today? We react to Pat Bryant and Luke Wattenberg, also returning to Broncos practice today. What did Sean Payton have to say about Jarrett Stidham and the speed of the game after not playing all season? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss if this will be a week where Evan Engram breaks out with big production and how many pass attempts they are expecting from Jarrett Stidham. Zach and Phil debate if the pressure has shifted to Vance Joseph and the Broncos defense with Bo Nix's injury. Does the Broncos defense need to get back to their dominant ways to give the Broncos a chance to win? Will Vance be the "fall guy" if the Broncos fall short on Sunday? We dive into Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and what kind of threat he presents to the Broncos. How have Maye's numbers fared vs the Texans and Chargers in the playoffs? We react to the Nuggets falling to the Lakers on national television last night. Will we see more teams adjust the way the Lakers did and sell out to stop Jamal Murray and make the "others" beat them while Jokic is sidelined with an injury?

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show discussing how the Broncos are handling Bo Nix’s injury before they congratulate the most unlikely National Champion. They gauge their trust level in Val Nichushkin. Mike and Stoke talk about the newest coaching hire in the coaching carousel and how it affects Vance Joseph’s chances at a second chance. They break down what the Broncos cleaned up against the Bills like the taking the ball away, something they think the Brocos need to do as the Patriots come to their playoff house of horrors.  Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get a bunch of injury updates on JK Dobbins, Troy Franklin, and Bo Nix.  

The phones lit up after the unthinkable happened—a playoff loss to the Bears. Packers fans from across the country called in to process the pain, vent their frustrations, and debate whether it's finally time for a change at the top. Callers didn't hold back on Matt LaFleur, with one fan pointing out that when your coach "manages his eyebrows and hair" more than he manages toughness, you've got problems. The conversation centered on whether LaFleur can fix the organizational culture issues that Quay Walker himself acknowledged existed before he arrived. Daniel from California delivered a passionate three-part breakdown on the team's analytical approach versus the killer instinct needed to impose their will on opponents. The discussion turned to potential coaching replacements including Robert Saleh, Brian Flores, Todd Bowles, and Vance Joseph—all defensive minds who might bring a harder edge to Green Bay. Ron from Eau Claire referenced Tom Silverstein's compelling case for moving on, while others defended Gutekunst's roster building despite the painful results. Through all the anger and disappointment, the Packernet After Dark community found what they always find here: therapy, solidarity, and the faint hope that next year will be different. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

The phones lit up after the unthinkable happened—a playoff loss to the Bears. Packers fans from across the country called in to process the pain, vent their frustrations, and debate whether it's finally time for a change at the top. Callers didn't hold back on Matt LaFleur, with one fan pointing out that when your coach "manages his eyebrows and hair" more than he manages toughness, you've got problems. The conversation centered on whether LaFleur can fix the organizational culture issues that Quay Walker himself acknowledged existed before he arrived. Daniel from California delivered a passionate three-part breakdown on the team's analytical approach versus the killer instinct needed to impose their will on opponents. The discussion turned to potential coaching replacements including Robert Saleh, Brian Flores, Todd Bowles, and Vance Joseph—all defensive minds who might bring a harder edge to Green Bay. Ron from Eau Claire referenced Tom Silverstein's compelling case for moving on, while others defended Gutekunst's roster building despite the painful results. Through all the anger and disappointment, the Packernet After Dark community found what they always find here: therapy, solidarity, and the faint hope that next year will be different. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest key to victory is for the Broncos in tomorrow's game against the Bills. Will the Broncos defense be able to contain James Cook and the Bills rushing attack? Who will be the Broncos second most important player on offense behind Bo Nix? Who will be the x-factor for the Broncos? Will Evan Engram finally prove to be worth the contract the Broncos gave him this past off season? We rank the 4 units between the Broncos and Bills offenses and defenses and discuss why the Broncos have the edge in the kicking game. Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss what tricks Vance Joseph can have up his sleeve for Josh Allen, the rest vs rust debate with the Broncos not having played in 2 weeks, and much more. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour talking about the Broncos’ motivation for Saturday’s game. They make fun of Zach’s childlike love for Josh Allen as the Morning Crew talks about the cuts and bruises that his QB has. They discuss Vance Joseph’s coaching journey and how he’ll handle himself during this coaching cycle. They break down why the Broncos need to stick with the run game no matter what against the Bills. They talk about food courts and get into a debate about how long leftovers are good for.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour hearing about Mike’s food court frenzy after yesterday’s show. Stoke is wondering how much Saturday’s game will help or hurt Vance Joseph’s chances to get his second chance to be a head coach. Is Josh Allen being overhyped? Stoke explains why Josh Allen isn’t as formidable as Broncos Country is making him out to be. Mike did some exhaustive research on the Buffalo run game and the Broncos’ run defense to break down the biggest threat to the Broncos. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they chop it up about how much facing a familiar foe helps, attacking downhill in the running game, a Paytonesque fit in New Jersey, and the plan for Travis Hunter.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth with Mike throwing out his own Is It Just Me about the very real possibility that Vance Joseph will be a bridesmaid this coaching cycle. The Morning Crew come together to come up with a workout and diet plan to get Stoke down to his playing weight. Mike and Stoke get the results of last week’s Broncos fantasy matchup. The Morning Crew cap off the week predicting who Miami will see in the National Championship and who the Broncos will see in the Divisional Round.