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Mike Klis | The Drive | 03.29.24

Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis talks about why Michael Penix Jr. is getting another major look from the Denver Broncos. Will his medicals catch up to him during his NFL career? Mike details the other rookie QB’s who might be on the Broncos list. Mike talks about whether PS2 is a realistic option as a draft day trade for the Broncos. Is the MLB package worth the money?

11m
Mar 30
Troy Renck | Schlereth and Evans | 03.28.24

Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins the show to provide answers for the Nuggets dysfunction saying they’re trying to do 2 things at once, as well as preview his highly anticipated interview with Rockies owner Dick Monfort.  

8m
Mar 28
Bud Black | Schlereth and Evans | 03.28.24

Rockies Head Coach Bud Black joins the show to talk all things this season. The best part of his job, reasons Rockies fans should be optimistic despite terrible odds and having better offense this season are all a part of the conversation. 

12m
Mar 28
Troy Renck | The Drive | 03.27.24

Our Denver Post Broncos Insider, Troy Renck, joins The Drive. Troy talks about why SGA won’t win MVP. Troy talks about why the Broncos signing Josh Reynolds could be linked to Tim Patrick. Troy details his time with Broncos Owner and CEO Greg Penner. Troy teases a potential Rockies sighting that should have everyone on alert.

10m
Mar 28
Mike Klis | The Drive | 03.22.24

Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about why Jarrett Stidham is leaning towards being the day 1 starter for the Broncos in the fall. Also, will the Broncos find another veteran QB? Zach and Mike go at it about Shohei Ohtani!

9m
Mar 22
J.R. Payne | The Drive | 03.21.24

Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball team for the Colorado Buffaloes, J.R. Payne, joins The Drive. Coach talks about her season and how excited the team is for a potential tourney run! She also highlights how things are going for her during this journey. What should everyone expect tomorrow vs Drake? Coach talks all things opening round of March Madness!

5m
Mar 22
Troy Renck | Schlereth and Evans | 03.21.24

Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins the show fresh off Coach Primes spring press conference to relay the energy, improvement and expectations of the program going into this season. We’re also talking NFL draft and Ohtani controversy.    

9m
Mar 21
Kevin Lytle | The Drive | 03.19.24

Kevin Lytle of The Coloradan joins The Drive to talk all things CSU Rams! Kevin opens by summarizing what type of team the Rams are! Will Isaiah Stevens get his jersey retired? Kevin discusses whether Niko Medved could leave Fort Collins or not depending on who comes calling. Kevin ends everything by explaining how the Rams can get the win tonight!

6m
Mar 19
Tad Boyle | The Drive | 03.19.24

The Drive welcomes in Colorado Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tad Boyle joining us! Tad talks about how the Buffs turned their season around just in time for a potential Tourney run! Tad also talks about his mindset in bringing Star F Cody Williams off the bench. Tad closes by talking about what to expect from the Buffs on Wednesday as they take on Boise St. 

9m
Mar 19
Mike Klis | Schlereth and Evans | 03.19.24

Our 9News Broncos Insider joins the show to chat with the guys about the draft outlook and Stinks take that the broncos are going to focus on building the roster up rather than chasing after a QB.  

9m
Mar 19
Ryan Ruocco | Schlereth and Evans | 03.18.24

ESPN’s Ryan Ruocco who called yesterday’s Nuggets game joins the show to talk about the Nuggets dominance since the All-Star break proving their “world beater” capabilities. Mike asks about the medias bias against Nuggets coverage to which Ruocco says doesn’t exist amongst the game day crews who appreciate the opportunity to watch the Nuggets play.

10m
Mar 18
Mike Klis | The Drive | 03.15.24

 Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about what Minnesota may do at the draft with them acquiring another 1st round pick today. Mike talks about what the future of the QB position looks like for Denver, especially since the market appears to be passing them by. Would the Broncos be open to drafting a non-QB at 12th overall? Mike and Zach talk rebuilding!

11m
Mar 16
Field Yates | Schlereth and Evans | 03.14.24

ESPN NFL Insider/Analyst Field Yates joins our show fresh off Oregon’s Pro Day to give us his evaluation of Bo Nix and whether he give Drew Brees vibes or not.

9m
Mar 14
Troy Renck | Schlereth and Evans | 03.14.24

Troy Renck, our Denver Post Insider, joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the Avs before and after the trade deadline and the impact Middlestadt has on the roster.

8m
Mar 14
Mike Klis | Schlereth and Evans | 03.12.24

Our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins the show talk about Darnold’s decision and what’s next for the Broncos on their journey to a QB.

8m
Mar 12
Troy Renck | The Drive | 03.11.24

Our Denver Post Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy details how Russell’s contract put them in a tough position and everyone is experiencing it right now. Troy talks about whether Russ can win a playoff game in Pittsburgh. Troy further examines why Courtland Sutton is still a Denver Bronco.

8m
Mar 12
Mike Klis | The Drive | 03.08.24

Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike lays out why the arrows point towards a rebuild with their recent moves. Mike also talks about why all the bandage moves finally caught up with the Denver Broncos. Will the Broncos get another Vet QB to compete with Stidham for the starting QB job?

9m
Mar 09
Abby Chin | The Drive | 03.07.24

Abby Chin, Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston, joins The Drive. Abby explains why Boston has been so dominant this season. Abby details why the Celtics struggle in crunch time. Did Abby pick Nikola Jokic as the best player on the court tonight? Abby goes through why this could be a final preview.

8m
Mar 08
Warren Sharp | Schlereth and Evans | 03.07.24

NFL analytics, betting and stats expert Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com joins the show with very revealing stats that tell a different story than what "Rusties" would like to hear.

12m
Mar 07
Troy Renck | Schlereth and Evans | 03.07.24

Denver Post Columnist Troy Renck joins the show to break down the Avs trade and to previews tonight’s possible finals matchup Nuggets vs. Celtics.  

9m
Mar 07
Andrew Brandt | Schlereth and Evans | 03.06.24

Former “capologist” for the Green Bay Packers and Villanova Sports Law Professor Andrew Brandt joins the show to explain the dead cap and how it can be managed and restructured as many people misunderstand how it actually works. Mike asks what message the Broncos ownership group is sending regarding the safety of the cap after letting Russ go…

11m
Mar 06
Brock Huard | Schlereth and Evans | 03.05.24

Brock Huard joins the show to take a victory lap on the Russell Wilson release. 

15m
Mar 05
Mike Klis | Schlereth and Evans | 03.05.24

Our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins the show and drops a "Klis-Hanger", saying we should all forget about the combine and draft for a minute because he expects a new free agent QB to be signed to Denver within the next week. 

9m
Mar 05
Adam Schefter | The Drive | 03.04.24

Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam explains how bad things have gotten in Denver. Adam talks about why teams don’t fall in love with QB’s at the NFL Combine. Adam further talks about where Russell Wilson goes from here. Is George Paton on a hotter seat than he was last year?

10m
Mar 05
Mike Klis | The Drive | 03.04.24

Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins us. Mike details what Russell Wilson being released looks like for Denver financially. Mike also explains why Sean knew it wasn’t a match made in Heaven. Mike lays out the timeline for why now is the time for the Broncos to begin the releasing process with Russell Wilson. Mike explains why the Broncos and Russ were making it appear that a reunion was possible. Mike ends detailing what George’s role is in this whole thing.

14m
Mar 05
Stephen A. Smith | Schlereth and Evans | 03.04.24

Stephen A. Smith joins Schlereth and Evans in hour 2 to back up his comments over the weekend about not wanting to be in Denver. Mike asks Stephen A. what makes the Nuggets so special and despite his high praise for the Joker, he still chooses Tatum as his MVP. We also address the elephant in the room - listen to hear Stephen A. attempt to debunk what we all know to be true in ESPN's coverage of the Nuggets.   

11m
Mar 04
Mike Klis | The Drive | 03.01.24

Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike first explains the timing around when Russ may be released. He then details what the Broncos cap situation needs to look like by March 11th. Mike goes through how the Broncos will look to retain most of their free agents. Mike and Zach play the percentage game! 

9m
Mar 02
Steve Keim | Schlereth and Evans | 02.29.24

Steve Keim, former Cardinals GM, joins the show to further explain the difficulty in evaluating QB's coming out of college and how it complicates the drafting process. He also gives his opinion on Sean Payton as a coach here in Denver. 

10m
Feb 29
Troy Renck | Schlereth and Evans | 02.29.24

Troy Renck, our Denver Post Insider, jois the show to discuss if Sean Payton received validation after his player survey grade? Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins that show fresh off the NFL combine and explains that Sean Payton is a different man in the locker room than he is to the media. His take aways from the combine? Payton is fully embracing the challenge of finding a QB and who we should keep an eye on for a possible late round pick.  

8m
Feb 29
Kurt Warner | Schlereth and Evans | 02.27.24

If you couldn't take Stinks word for it when it comes to the state of college football on the field, Hall of Famer Kurt Warner joins the show to talk about how difficult it is to watch the college game and how it's not so simple evaluating QB's as the style of play just isn’t transferable. 

12m
Feb 27