Schlereth And Evans

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour coming off of Stink’s Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown to dispel the excuses and narratives coming out of Week 18’s game against the Chargers. The Nuggets went into Philly, sat all of their starters, and beat a fully loaded 76ers squad. Big deal or no big deal for the season? The Broncos’ offense struggled to wrap up the regular season but Mike saw a silver lining in Bo’s game. Mike, Stink and Stoke cap off today’s show discussing the College Football Playoffs’ rating in an NIL world.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour with an amazing photoshop of Mike, Stink’s Mall of America story, and the Nuggets’ huge shorthanded win over the 76ers. The guys discuss the X’s and O’s that give the Broncos trouble against the Chargers. Stink breaks down the game planning and offensive line play in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown to wrap up the third hour. Was the play calling vanilla? Or were the Broncos’ issues deeper than they appeared?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour telling Stink all about the rough night of sleep that Mike had before they dig into the Nuggets’ win in Philly. Are the Broncos battle-tested enough to make some noise in the playoffs? The Morning Crew set their expectations for the Broncos’ postseason run. Stoke breaks down what the Broncos’ offense had success with for their first drive in their Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. The guys wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover Sean Payton's superpower and the ratings for the College Football Playoffs. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show talking about a rough night of sleep for Mike and a great night for the Nuggets’ depth. Are the Chargers the Broncos’ kryptonite? The Nuggets’ whole team showed what they’re made of, even if the starters didn’t play, could the win in Philly be a rallying point for the team until Jokic comes back? Do you trust the offense in the playoffs or is the onus on the defense? Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some news about VJ’s place in the coaching carousel and to get an injury update.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour celebrating the Broncos’ 14-3 record... but also anxious about the way the Broncos have looked heading into the postseason. Stink and Stoke give a 9am listener a reality check about the Broncos’ offense and the eye test compared to the rest of the AFC. They take a moment to laugh at the Raiders after more Black Monday news came in from the Silver and Black. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show debating how valid Myles Garrett’s sack record is, Stoke ranting about how the Colts handled signing the Phillip Rivers’ signing, and breaking down the transfer portal by the numbers.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour airing their concerns about the Broncos’ offense ahead of the playoffs. They talk Bronco fans off the cliff, referring back to 2015. Stoke and Stink break down where the Broncos struggled on offense. They praise the defense for their improvement in taking the ball away. It’s Black Monday in the NFL and the guys speculate why a certain coach was shown the door. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to give his take on the Broncos’ offense ahead of the playoffs.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour asking the big guy if he’s convinced by the Broncos after what he saw from them yesterday. Mike and Stink reiterate their confidence that the Broncos can make the Super Bowl, but they still hold the offense accountable. Stink tells the story of how he got fired by proxy over the weekend before they argue about the run game the Broncos put out yesterday. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the big picture, playoff experience, starting from the bottom, and Wild Card Weekend.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show celebrating the Broncos clinching 1st place in the AFC. They discuss how the offense looked against the Chargers backups heading into the playoffs. They update the 6am listeners about Gabriel Landeskog’s scary looking injury. The guys highlight the turnovers the Broncos’ defense generated against the Chargers. They point out the poor blocking in the run and pass game. Are the Broncos the worst #1 seed in NFL playoff history? Stoke seems to think so. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour with all the biggest news and notes from around the NFL after Week 18.  

Mike and Stoke discuss what is an 'appropriate laugh.' Jonas Valančiūnas has a calf strain and will miss at least four weeks. Can the Nuggets weather the storm with five key players now sidelined? How soon will Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon return to the court? James Palmer joins the guys to give his thoughts on the 13-3 Broncos heading into the final week of the regular season. Preview of Broncos-Chargers. Who are the top two teams right now in the NFL? Mike and Stoke pick their Week 18 Fantasy Football lineups. Game predictions for Broncos-Chargers. 

Joel Klatt joins the guys to discuss the state of college football, the CFP to this point and his feelings on the Broncos heading into Week 18. Who is the scariest team in the AFC? Will Sunday's game be similar to the Broncos vs. Chiefs game from Week 18 last year, in which Denver won 38-0 and Kansas City sat most of their starters. More on the college football playoff - what tweaks need to be made and can anybody stop Indiana? 

The guys take a close look at Broncos-Chargers on Sunday. How much is at stake here? How are the Chargers feeling in the visiting locker room? How badly does the Broncos pass rush need to get going again? Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood both NOT selected to play for Team Canada at the Olympics in February. Avs respond by pounding Jordan Binnington and the Blues. Mark joins the guys from Atlanta where he is calling the Falcons-Saints game on Sunday, which will have some playoff implications. What should the expectations be for Sunday? 

Mike and Stoke are in for the first show of 2026. It's an 'Is it just me Friday.' Recap of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Best of the Dan Orlovsky interview from Wednesday's show. The guys talk about their New Year's Eve and if it's an overrated holiday. Stoke has a passionate opinion of Father's Day. Texts from listeners. Mike and Stoke have differing opinions of Michael Irvin and his antics on the sideline of Miami games. 

How will the Nuggets look minus Nikola Jokic? Stoke says it will be a disaster with Jokic off the court. What will the Nuggets record be until Jokic returns? Dan Orlovsky joins the show to give his thoughts on the Broncos compared to the rest of the AFC championship contenders. What does the team need to improve on as they head into the playoffs? Dan gives his honest assessment of Bo Nix. Have we seen enough from Bo to know he is the guy? Hopes and aspirations for 2026. 

No Broncos on NFL's All-Rookie Team. Ranking the Broncos rookies this year. What new additions will be added to Mike Evans' big board of B.S. Lies and other nonsense in 2026? College football bowl games and the 12-team playoff. How crazy do you have to be to invest in these bowl games with all of the player opt-outs? The CU Buffs are 5th in the nation as far as number of players in the transfer portal. Highlights and lowlights on the morning show in 2025. Has Bo Nix done more with less than any other QB in the AFC?

More on our Denver sports New Year's Resolutions. Can the Nuggets survive life without The Joker? How will they fare over the next 15-20 games without the 3-time MVP? Now that Jokic is unlikely to capture his 4th MVP, do we pour all our MVP energy into Nathan MacKinnon winning the Hart Trophy? Mike and Stoke harp on the point that windows close quickly in pro sports. Out of the three teams in Denver that can win a championship, which team would you most like to see win it all? Best New Year's Eve memories. Can the Broncos take care of the Chargers, like they did with the Chiefs in Week 18 last year? A peak at NFL's All-Rookie Team - did any Broncos make it? 

It's the last day of 2025! Mike and Stoke discuss their New Year's Resolutions for Colorado teams and players. Can the Nuggets stay above water while Nikola Jokic misses time with his knee injury? Time for Jamal Murray to step up and put the team on his shoulders. Mike and Stoke mess with Stink and laugh about his other work commitments that interfere with doing the show. A look at the textline and the listeners New Year's Resolutions for our teams and players.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the fourth hour coming to terms with the Jokic injury timelines, albeit with some optimism about the shorter timeline. Mike vents about ESPN’s (lack of) coverage on Jokic’s injury. They worry about the long term prospects of the Nikola Jokic injury if the worst-case scenario comes to pass. They discuss how Sean Payton motivated the team before the season with his Super Bowl comments and Mike gets Stoke’s take as a player. The guys finally get Nikola Jokic’s diagnosis from Shams and they break down what it means for the Nuggets for this season and beyond. Stoke recaps and re-racks his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown of the Broncos’ go-ahead drive on Christmas night. Mike and Stoke cap off today’s show discussing the Nikola Jokic news and all of the other major injuries the Nuggets have suffered.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour reacting to the Nikola Jokic injury, they speculate the severity and try to play detective when it comes to the injury. They move onto lighter news like the Avs’ continued dominance and the Broncos’ divisional crown. The Broncos’ defense has put out a lacking sack attack since the bye week and the guys argue against Sean Payton’s comments about their struggles. Mike and Stoke wrap up the third hour talking about the big game that the big guy is calling.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour laying out the best-case scenario for Nikola Jokic’s injury. They discuss championship expectations for the Broncos and the Avalanche as their seasons have progressed. Stoke breaks down what the Broncos did in their final drive and shares one of his big worries about the defense in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. The guys finish the second hour chopping it up about the decline of cash in modern society. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with their instant reactions to the Nikola Jokic injury. They move onto lighter news like the Avs’ blowout win over the Kings and the Broncos’ AFC West championship swag. They consult an internet doctor before they discuss the Chargers’ starters resting for Week 18. Will the Broncos play like they did last year or last week? Mike has a good gut feeling about Jokic’s injury but can the Nuggets survive without him for any period? They confront Sean Payton for speaking out both sides of his mouth about the pass rush. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the defensive deficiencies and how he thinks the Broncos will come out against the Chargers.