Summary
The Denver Broncos prepare for a pivotal matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, aiming to improve their offensive performance after a disappointing start to the season. With a mini-bye week to regroup, the Broncos are optimistic about their chances against a struggling Cardinals team. Analysts note that quarterback Bo Nix must take accountability and elevate his game, drawing comparisons to Trevor Lawrence's turnaround last season.
In a surprising twist, the New York Knicks faced backlash after sending a phishing email to employees, falsely promising championship rings. This incident has sparked outrage among staff who typically receive replica rings for their contributions. Critics argue that the Knicks' ownership, known for being frugal, should have treated their employees better, especially after a championship win.
As the Broncos look to turn their season around, predictions for the game vary, with some expecting a close contest while others foresee a more decisive victory. The team hopes to capitalize on their recent improvements and secure a much-needed win to boost morale and momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
Show Notes
For the 4th and final hour on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they argue about breakfast and tell everybody about the BS that the Knicks got up to, screwing their employees out of championship rings. They wonder if Bo's bounce back begins in Arizona. Mike and Stoke face off in their weekly Broncos fantasy football matchup, how did the team Stink pick perform last week? They pick the over/under's for the Broncos' matchup against the Cardinals can they pick the perfect parlay? The Morning Crew caps off the show with their fearless picks for the weekend of football ahead.
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In the 3rd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to expand on his big tweet about Bo's struggles, how close he is to getting out of his funk, and the trade deadline. Mike, Stink, and Stoke discuss the performance of the Broncos' offensive line compared to years past. They dissect the Nuggets' issues that led to a loss on opening night that are lingering from their exit last season. Mike takes a moment to tell a listener to take a deep breath about the Nuggets and Avalanche.
In the 2nd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, we get a Cody Update before the guys debate when it would be appropriate to worry about the Avalanche and Nuggets during the long NBA and NHL seasons. They talk about the Broncos' offense and the Cardinals' defense as they hear Davis Webb's optimism. Stink and Stoke dump on Mike's fashion sense for a bit before they hear the Broncos having each other's backs. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Cardinals speak on the Broncos, Bo's falling behind his class, and there's a new #1 at CBS.
In the 1st hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they take a lap around the Denver sports scene between the Nuggets' loss, the Avs game tonight, and Broncos offense desperately in need of a statement game. The Cardinals' defense looks tougher than advertised, but Mike isn't buying it, is it time for the Broncos to finally win with style points? They take texts from the 6am listeners about the 6-game start and Thursday Night Football. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour jumping between all of the local teams.
For the 4th and final hour on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they question Bo Nix's mentals as they listen to Bo talking openly about how his ankle is presenting a mental block to him. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will they perform coming out of the Bye Week? The Morning Crew cap off today's show reminiscing about the different stops Stink and Stoke made during their NFL careers.
In the 3rd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they listen to Bo's press conference from yesterday and they wonder what it will take for the young QB to get back to form. They highlight the turnaround of Jahdae Barron in PS2 and Moss's absence. Has Moss been Wally Pipp'd? The Fan's Nuggets writer, Jake Shapiro, joins the show to give us his biggest storyline for the Nuggets, tell us about the changes on the training staff, and David Adelman's job security. Jonathan Cooper is back and the Morning Crew sort through what we learned about the young edge rushers that played in his stead. Are there any starters, or just role players? Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the third hour talking about hate watching.