Schlereth And Evans

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the fourth hour giving the fans an update about Mike’s snowblower he got from Stink before they discuss the Broncos’ timeline. Are the Broncos ahead of schedule? The guys talk about lovely Christmas presents and not-so-lovely Christmas traveling before they talk about the NBA’s officiating over the weekend. Mike and Stoke highlight the culture the Broncos have built with the right guys along the trenches. Stoke tells us all about his holiday “diet” down in New Orleans. The guys cap off today’s show looking ahead a few months and even as far as next year.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour highlighting the culture that Sean Payton has built with the Broncos. Stoke shares some big worries about the Broncos ahead of the playoffs. They expose some freezing cold takes before they highlight the greatness of Nikola Jokic. They look at the betting line for Week 18 against the Chargers, what are the Vegas wise-guys telling us? Do the Broncos have to worry about a scrappy Chargers team in their quest to secure home field advantage? Mike and Stoke close out the third hour looking forward to the position of need on offense the Broncos need to address this offseason.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour recapping a couple of key plays against the Chiefs in a close game that has Stoke worried about the state of the Broncos ahead of the playoffs. The guys look at how far the Broncos have come since their Christmas night humiliation in 2022 between coaching, ownership, and quarterbacking. Mike and Stoke look ahead to the first place schedule the Broncos have ahead of them next year before they enter 4 Down Territory to cover the AFC West champions, the #1 seed, and the NFL playoff picture.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show reacting to the Broncos’ AFC West title and the path to the #1 seed open to them. They recap a historic effort from Nikola Jokic on Christmas. Mike and Stoke sort through some playoff seeding scenarios as they speculate whether the Chargers will even play all of their starters in Week 18. The Broncos took a victory lap on social media after winning the AFC West crown, are you okay with the Broncos feeling themselves after achieving a major goal? Mike and Stoke look back at the parallels between the Super Bowl 50 team and the beginning of the season before Stoke vents about the state of NBA officiating.  

John Davis and Chad Andrus are in on the day after Christmas. Recap of the Broncos win over the Chiefs and the Nuggets win over the Timberwolves. Which was more surprising - the Broncos win or the Nuggets victory. Nikola Jokic put on another show last night with 56-16-15. Did Bo Nix’s performance last night change your opinion of him? 

More Broncos-Chiefs takeaways. How did the Denver defense play vs. a 3rd string quarterback? How far can the Broncos go in the playoffs and which team provides the toughest matchup? 4 down territory. More Jokic greatness, a look at NBA’s Western Conference and Sean Payton’s game plan and play calling last night. 

The John Elway Netflix documentary debuted on Monday. John and Chad give their thoughts on the doc and their favorite Elway playing memories. More on Sean Payton and the Broncos offense controlling time of possession as well as getting Chris Jones to jump offsides on 4th & 2 in the 4th quarter. A look at the AFC playoff scenarios and the Chargers-Texans game tomorrow. 

Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report joins the guys to discuss Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. What message did Jokic send to the NBA last night? Can the Nuggets make a championship run? Plus, did the Broncos defense rebound last night after the poor showing vs. Jacksonville? And more on Bo Nix's play, including using his legs more to pick up first downs. 

Chad Andrus and John Davis are in for SEM on Christmas Eve! A look at the six Broncos Pro Bowlers. On a short week, the Broncos will be out a couple guys tomorrow night in Kansas City. Dre Greenlaw and Pat Bryant will likely be out. The guys ask the textline what unique Christmas Eve or Christmas traditions they have. Recap of the Nuggets loss in Dallas last night in which Peyton Watson missed a open 3-pointer at the buzzer. Recap of the Avs 1-0 win over the Utah Mammoth. Did karma come around early for the Chiefs? 

Broncos vs. Chiefs. What do we expect from this game? Is this the worst year to have an Olympic hockey break for the Avs? Four down territory: More Avs and Nuggets discussion. Cam Johnson hurt his knee and left last night's game and will undergo an MRI today to determine the extent of the injury. A look at the AFC playoff picture as well as the NFC playoff picture. What is the most likely Super Bowl matchup? 

What did Kliff Kingsbury expose about Vance Joseph's defense? VJ was the DC under Kingsbury in Arizona. After tomorrow, Broncos only play 5 more games at Arrowhead Stadium. Does the Broncos-Chiefs rivalry lose some luster if every game is played inside with no elements, starting in 2031? More Nuggets talk, including Peyton Watson's play of late and a possible upcoming contract extension. A look at the Week 17 NFL slate. 

Chad presents three scenarios involving the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. John and Alex Becker decide which scenario they would like the most. Will Peterson joins the show to talk Avs and their red-hot play in the first three months of the season. Any concerns for the Broncos on a short week? What Broncos injury is the most worrisome going forward? Reading the textline - favorite Christmas songs and traditions. 

John Davis and Aniello Piro open the fourth hour wondering if the Broncos are capable of winning in a shootout. Do you believe that Sean Payton can dial up the offense and outcoach his competition down the stretch? The guys predict which of the current Nuggets will have their numbers hanging in the rafters when it’s all said and done as they discuss the renewed focus that the team seems to have. The Broncos are good again and the Pro Bowl rosters reflect that, how many Broncos got the nod? John and Aniello take a lap around the Denver sports scene as they cover a dominant Avs team, a lazy take about the MPJ trade, and the Broncos’ Pro Bowl resurgence ahead of the playoffs.

John Davis and Aniello Piro kick off the third hour chopping it up about streetwear, Christmas shopping, and the best presents they’ve ever gotten. John explains why the 2025 season will be an abject failure if the Broncos don’t make it to the Super Bowl, contrary to what The Drive believes. They revel in the current golden age of Denver sports as they discuss the Avs’ chances to win the Stanley Cup. Are the Broncos better off losing now? Will the loss to the Jags help the team lock in for the home stretch? The guys discuss the nuances of a loss to close out the third hour. 

John Davis and Aniello Piro open the second hour fresh from their interview with our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis and they explain why they think the Broncos absolutely need to get the #1 seed now. They recap a dominant Nuggets win as they preview the rest of the season, are the Nuggets the team that will topple the Thunder? John Elway had high praise for Bo Nix lately and the guys explain why Elway’s comments should give you confidence that the Broncos will bounce back against KC. John and Aniello end the second hour stressing how important it is that the Broncos defense gets back on track.

John Davis and Aniello Piro kick off today’s show giving their recap on the Broncos’ loss to the Jaguars as Aniello gives a vibe check from the Broncos locker room after the loss. Is Vance Joseph actually the biggest hurdle to the Broncos’ Super Bowl chances? John and Aniello make their case. They chat about their favorite albums before they discuss how RJ Harvey has stepped up in JK Dobbins’ absence. John Davis and Aniello Piro are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some injury updates from the LB group and his extensive analysis on a Broncos defense that has been fading down the stretch.  

Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour recapping what went wrong in the Broncos’ loss to the Jaguars. They lay out their expectations for Christmas night in KC, how much do style points matter this Thursday night? The guys update the playoff race for the Broncos’ quest to get the #1 seed before they discuss whether the Broncos will cash the reality check they just got from Jacksonville. The guys respond to the messages coming in from the 9am listeners. Mike and Stink cap off today’s show answering texts about the Broncos’ viability and the real team the Broncos should be worried about.  

Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour trying to find the positives after the Broncos; loss to the Jaguars like RJ Harvey’s consistent improvement. Mike explains why his confidence in the Broncos hasn’t been affected after losing to Jacksonville. In fact, they explain why it could be the best thing for the Broncos at this point. They chop it up about the big NFC South game Stink called, including an update on the top button situation. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to give his take on the Broncos’ loss to the Jaguars, is he cool with it or will we see Chicken Little Merilatt emerge once again?  

Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the second hour wondering if the loss to the Jaguars is a blessing in disguise. Stink disputes the doom and gloom that’s coming from some fans after the loss. How do you balance the short week with coaching up your team after a loss? Stink explains. Which side of the ball has you more concerned after the loss to the Jaguars, the offense or the defense? The guys update how the Nuggets and the Avalanche did over the weekend before they dive into 4 Down Territory where they cover the Broncos’ loss, their next steps, the AFC playoff picture, and the absolute duds in the College Football Playoffs.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show reacting to the Broncos’ 11-game winning streak being broken by the Jaguars. We get a positive update on Pat Bryant after his injury scare. The guys discuss the consequences of the loss to Jacksonville, how does this loss affect the path to the #1 seed?  The Broncos’ defense has underperformed ever since the bye, how worried are you for the stretch run? The guys break down how Bo played in the loss to the Jags. Mike and Stink wrap up the first hour answering questions and responding to the 6am listeners’ takes.