Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour speculating on the injury timelines for Pat Surtain and JK Dobbins, highlighting the Nuggets’ two-man game, and celebrating Landy’s first goal of the season. They are joined by our ESPN NFL Insider, Dan Orlovsky, to get his take on the national perspective on the Broncos, the mechanics that Bo Nix needs to fix, and how the Broncos match up against the Chiefs. They unpack their interview with Dan, focusing on his comments about Bo’s footwork. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up today’s show thinking up ways to fix things on offense.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour talking about some struggling coaches before they remind Broncos fans to be patient with Bo Nix amid all of the late bloomers around the NFL. They are joined by Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst and former Sean Payton QB, Joel Klatt, to get his breakdown for why the offense looked so bad against the Raiders this past Thursday night. Stoke brings in a special treat for the guys before they talk about the pressure that Bo feels in the pocket or sometimes even in his own mind. Does Bo need to take MORE hits to get the offense going? 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour carrying the statement win debate into another hour, this time with Stink as the tiebreaker. Stink tells a funny story about the time he nearly hit Lou Holtz with a camera before they guys debate how quickly the Broncos should bring Pat Surtain II back into the fold. The Morning Crew and the YouTube breakfast club take a moment to appreciate the greatness of Nikola Jokic, who finally has a bench unit to support him. They share their concerns about Cam Johnson’s slow start to his Nuggets tenure. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they officially kick off Chiefs Week, they see the end of the line for Russ, and they debate the end of the Travis Hunter experiment. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show kicking off Chiefs week and laying out how much this game means to the AFC West race. They recap the Avs and Nuggets games last night between Jamal Murray’s hot start and Landy’s first goal in nearly 4 years. Mike and Stoke discuss the good news about JK Dobbins staying off the IR, but does it really mean he won’t miss time? They take a victory lap after some NFL news breaks before they discuss how much a statement win would matter for the Broncos. The 6am Duo close out their hour with the national narrative on the Broncos and the seamless transition from Malone to Adelman.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour discussing whether the Broncos still need to simplify the offense after they looked at the film of the Broncos’ offense last Thursday. There are many out there who blame the dearth of talent on the offense, Why is there such a lack of talent? Do the Broncos still need to overhaul the personnel on that side of the ball? They hear the Rockies’ new GM introduce himself and he didn’t make a good first impression to say the least. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up today’s show listening to the top audio of the morning like Alex Singleton talking about his diagnosis and Sean Paytn talking about the mini-bye before they preview tonight’s games. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour discussing the story of Alex Singleton’s testicular cancer diagnosis after he played through it this past Thursday night. They air their concerns about JK Dobbins’ injury and what it means for the Broncos’ offense going forward. Mike hands out awards and gold stars. They hear from the Rockies’ new baseball czar... and it doesn’t inspire much confidence. Mike is keeping an ear to the ground about a 10-7 slog on Monday Night Football and he’s wondering where the condemnation is for the Packers. Stink takes a deep dive into the Broncos’ passing game, what went wrong on every level and why it wasn’t as bad as you may think.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour discussing all kinds of injuries and maladies between Alex Singleton, JK Dobbins, and our very own Mark Schlereth. The Morning Crew reacts to last night’s Monday Night slog and uses it as an example to tell Broncos Country to give their team some grace. Stoke breaks down what went wrong for the offense in their poor showing on Thursday Night between the interceptions and even a missed explosive TD.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with one final update on Stoke’s car situation. Mike gets snarky about last night’s Monday Night Football game to make a point about the Broncos’ situation. They cover the amazing story of Alex Singleton’s testicular cancer diagnosis and the incredible mental fortitude it takes to play through it. There are some rumblings about JK Dobbins possibly being missing for a key game against the Chiefs, Mike gets Doctor Stoke’s opinion on what JK’s injury could be. The 6am Duo are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an update on the Broncos’ key injuries, RJ Harvey’s development, and the Broncos’ offensive approach.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with the end of an era before they get some perspective on an 8-2 Broncos team and what they’re capable of in a wide-open NFL. Stink and Stoke break down the issues on offense one-by-one, discussing snap counts and the rotating personnel. The guys ask what’s keeping Sean Payton from simplifying his offense, is it stubbornness or is it the growing pains this young Broncos team needs to make a deep playoff run? The Morning Crew wrap up today’s show listening to the top audio of the morning.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour officially kicking off Chiefs week for the Broncos, what do we need to see from the offense in a litmus test game for this team? They highlight Jokic’s efficiency and playmaking in an MVP-worthy season in the early going. The guys have a serious discussion about Coach Prime’s future at CU between the performance and extenuating factors like his health. A national talking head has a burning-hot take about Bo Nix’s time in Denver, and the guys debate just how much stock we should put in it, considering the source. The guys are joined by the flakiest man at The Fan, our senior editor James Merilatt, to get his take on the Broncos' offense before they get a shocking admission from him. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting some perspective on the Broncos’ 8-2 record with all the ugly losses after a Broncos-free weekend. They get Stink’s take on a stacked western conference and Jared Bednar’s 400th win. A national talking head has Mike worried that Bo is on borrowed time but the players disagree. Stink has a theory about how Sean Payton feels about the job he’s doing, he thinks Payton is as disappointed as anybody else. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour comparing Drake Maye and Bo Nix in their sophomore years before they take turns detailing how to simplify the offense to make things easier on Bo Nix.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show reminding Broncos fans that a win is a win no matter how ugly it may be after the great Buffalo Bills lost to the lowly Dolphins. They recap a packed weekend of Denver Sports, from the Nuggets getting much-needed wins in a loaded western conference to the Avs blowing out the Oilers (who do, indeed, suck), and the future of CU football. Mike asks Stoke about his weekend before they hear our ESPN NFL Insider, Dan Orlovsky’s break down on the issues with the Broncos’ offense. A talking head thinks there may be a locker room schism brewing in the Broncos locker room, Stoke explains why the Broncos are equipped to prevent that. Are we about to see a double MVP season come out of Ball Arena? Bo has some issues with his game that reminds Mike of a certain someone, how would Stoke adjust the offense to right the ship?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour asking a question for the Broncos fans: What kind of team are the Broncos at 8-2? Stoke lays out a plan to simplify the offense for Bo as he puts Payton on the clock. Does Sean Payton have too much faith in Bo Nix? Is he actually hurting Bo’s development? The guys have a tough discussion about Bo’s subpar play for the last few weeks before they close out the week with their survivor picks.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour unpacking everything about last night’s victory... even though it feels like a loss. Mike and Stoke discuss how the Broncos offense need to change their approach going forward and they take a moment to express gratitude for the dominant defense. They are joined by our NFL insider, James Palmer, to get some insight into the Broncos locker room and Sean Payton’s frustration with the offense. The duo wrap up the third hour talking about the play calling. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour looking for changes the Broncos need to make to jumpstart the offense, including a change in the play caller. The Morning Crew correct some Russties about the job Sean Payton has done before they wonder when a change could be made on offense. They have a discussion about how Sean Payton is handling the offense and Bo’s development. The Morning Crew finish the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the field position battle, Boo Nix, Jonah Hill, and Mike’s Morgantown story with West Virginia coming up for CU.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off today’s show reacting to a win that felt like a loss thanks to a putrid offensive showing. The guys look at the positives of last night’s game: the amazing defensive performance that shut down Brock Bowers and the Raiders. The offense was bad but will it stay bad? Is this just what the Broncos offense is this year? The Rockies finally hired a new GM that has the guys underwhelmed... but as far as the Rockies are concerned it’s a home run. The Morning Crew remind everybody that the Broncos are, in fact, 8-2 on a 7-game winning streak as they look at some red flags for the team going forward and answer some of the 6am listeners’ questions.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour looking back at one of Stink’s old freezing cold takes. Is the Broncos’ winning formula sustainable? The guys debate after hearing a bullish Stephen A talking about the AFC West race. The Morning Crew partake in the weekly Broncos fantasy matchup, who won last week’s match? Listen to find out. The Morning Crew explain what the Broncos need to do to take tonight’s game heading into the mini-bye. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up today’s show with their fearless predictions for Thursday Night Football. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour getting an update on Stoke’s car situation. They explain why tonight’s game against the Raiders is quietly a key game for the AFC West divisional race. The players play out some of the mini-bye pitfalls the Broncos need to avoid. The guys look at a chart that looks kinda damning for Bo but the guys find a silver lining in between the numbers. Bo was being a little belligerent, maybe Sean Payton is rubbing off on him, the Morning Crew debate the truth of his statement about how difficult it is to win in the NFL.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting Stink’s scouting report on the Raiders, what are some of the pitfalls that the Broncos have to avoid in tonight’s matchup? Mike and Stink commit Bronco blasphemy, pulling for the Raiders to rise again, Stoke tells them why they’re wrong. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they discuss how to maintain a winning streak, how to cover Stink’s favorite player from his favorite team, and how the Broncos’ defense needs to attack the Raiders’ offense.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show stressing the importance of the tonight’s game in the AFC West race. They highlight another triple double from Jokic to lead the Nuggets over the Heat. The guys give the 6am listeners a chance to hear Joel Klatt’s theory about why Bo has been better in the 4th quarter and why Bo needs to run more. The 6am Duo hear what Bo and Pete Carroll have to say about tonight’s game, as well as David Adelman giving Nuggets fans a key reminder. The 6am Duo give the 6am listeners a chance to hear what Dan Orlovsky had to say about Bo’s clutch gene and the young receivers on the Broncos to wrap up the first hour. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour talking about the deadline and debating the value of trading for a WR. The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL insider, Dan Orlovsky, to get his breakdown of Bo’s game in Houston and the trade deadline inaction from the Broncos. Stoke hatches a plan to take some money out of Stink’s pocket before he debates with the gospel of Evans. The Morning Crew wrap up today’s show getting an update on Stoke’s car troubles and giving a couple of guests a bit of a spotlight. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour going through trade deadline what-if's before they are joined by Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst, Joel Klatt, to get his take on the Broncos’ offense as a QB who has worked with Sean Payton and to get his take on CU football as an alumnus. Mike, Mark, and Stoke unpack their interview with Joel Klatt, his analysis of CU’s problems in particular. Cecil Lammey paid Mike one of the great compliments of sports radio, Mike tells us about it before Stink tells everybody about the lost TV pilot about his life.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour to get the big guy’s opinion on the Broncos standing pat at the NFL’s trade deadline. The guys discuss the playmaking potential of the Broncos offense in the wake of the trade deadline. They tell their intimidating coach stories. They chop it up about throwing hands before addressing the problems that CU Buffs football is facing. The morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the Broncos’ place in a tougher AFC after the deadline, the benefit of Barron, why Thursday Night isn’t a trap game in Bo’s own words, and Stink’s favorite player. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show talking about a trade deadline come and gone without a move, do you agree with the decision to stand pat? Mike tells Stoke why he’s happy the Broncos didn’t try to trade for a wide receiver, of all things. They get a bit of insight into Sean Payton’s process for game planning and they point out an issue with it. The 6am Duo get the listeners on the text line and YouTube chat involved in the show to wrap up the first hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour breaking down why Evan Engram has underwhelmed this season. Mike plays a game with Stink and Stoke: Pick Your Saint, where the guys pick which available player on Sean Payton’s old team they would want on the Broncos by the deadline. They discuss the deadline as the Raiders just made a move that could help the Broncos’ chances at avoiding a trap game. The Morning Crew wrap up today’s show previewing the Broncos’ matchup on Thursday Night Football.