Afternoon Drive

NFL coaches missing the playoffs in each of first 3 seasons, attracting a top level QB requires good coaching, the impact of picking a little earlier in the draft or having that pick as better capital for a trade, double standard in Vic Fangio's evaluation of his two QBs, Air Force Football and Troy Calhoun, Vance Joseph

Where do the Broncos rank among teams that could potentially have head coach openings this off-season, Remembering the life and legacy of John Madden, Jon Gruden and WFT, Texas and Oklahoma going to SEC, Tiger and Phil, Tom Brady, athletes prioritizing mental health, No fans in the stands, Nuggets @ Warriors, Jokic vs Steph, NHL and Olympics

When should coaching staff changes be made? One of the worst offensive performances in decades, Is this loss to the Raiders the worst defeat for Denver this season? Monday Night Football between playoff hopefuls Miami and New Orleans

Vic Fangio says Pat Shurmur has history of success in NFL, Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams to Broncos for picks and Jerry Jeudy? Broncos defense gave Denver opportunity to beat Raiders, Cale Makar indispensable for the Avalanche, Jokic and Davon Reed, Joe Burrow and Bengals

No Broncos on Pro Bowl roster outside of 3 alternates, Mike Pritchard previews Raiders-Broncos, will Broncos @ Raiders be a high-scoring affair? Michael Malone calling out the Nuggets, Derrick Henry possibly returning for the playoffs

Pat Shurmur needs to call plays to the strengths of Drew Lock; as is Festivus tradition, Mase and Eric air their Denver sports grievances; Christmas gifts for the Nuggets, Avalanche, Rockies, and Broncos; Joe Burrow on nightlife in Cincy; John Elway's importance to Colorado; Christmas Movies

Drew Lock back in the saddle as the starter this week, Vic Fangio says several Broncos worthy of being named to Pro Bowl roster, Draymond Green criticized Nikola Jokic's defense and he made a change, coming back to sports after time away, Joe Johnson

Broncos defense by the numbers and what it means for Fangio, Todd Davis on Lock and Bridgewater, Covid forfeits could lead to crowning of college football National Champion, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Aidan Hutchinson might go 1st and 2nd overall in NFL Draft

Are the Broncos the 4th worst team in the AFC as their record suggests? When should George Paton decide Vic Fangio's future in Denver? Altitude and Comcast agree to settlement contract after 2+ year dispute, NFL taking over Tuesdays, NHL paused but NBA still playing on Christmas Day

Ranking attractiveness of Broncos among potential head coach openings, Jayhawks @ Buffaloes canceled, shutting down Teddy Bridgewater even if he clears concussion protocol, American Underdog Kurt Warner biopic opens soon, athletes whose stories would make great films, No NHL players in Winter Olympics, Basketball Hall of Fame

Broncos offense sinks another strong defensive performance, scary moment for Teddy Bridgewater and a night in the hospital, can Drew Lock change opinions if he has to play more in relief of Bridgewater? Read option, Lions beat the Cardinals Tom Brady and Tampa shut out

Drew Lock puts pressure on himself to make plays when offense struggling, holiday variety popcorn tins and dental floss, Vic Fangio says plays are there to be made, Jerry Jeudy motion/ jet sweep fake, jumbotron proposal at the Dolphins game, NBA replacement players

Pandemic pauses and postpones games, Avalanche off until after Christmas, Broncos injury report for Sunday vs the Bengals, betting CIN @ DEN, Nuggets, rebounding or facilitating, NCAAF Bowl Season

Broncos schedule, performance against teams with 4 or fewer wins, similar skill position roster now that enticed Peyton Manning in 2012, relevant games for Broncos in Week 15, Altitude/ Comcast dispute coming to an end? MLB lockout

Pat Shurmur condescending with media about statistics, Urban Meyer out in Jacksonville, Next coach of the Jaguars, mid-majors in rankings in college football vs basketball, CSU Rams 10-0, Avalanche and Predators play with both on 5 game win streaks, Zion Williamson

Broncos defense struggling of late, Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon big test for Denver, the case for Jokic to win back-to-back MVPs, Which Broncos need to shine for Broncos to beat Bengals, Isaiah Thomas signs 10-day with Lakers, NFL international marketing, Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas

Teddy Bridgewater responds to reports of desired salary, "state-run media", Mo Egger on the Bengals, Jamal Murray's timeline for return from torn ACL, NFL Covid outbreaks, travel troubles, Danny Ainge joins Jazz Front Office

Does Quarterback make the Wide Receiver? Todd Davis on Broncos defense and RB tandem, Steph Curry on your NBA all-time starting 5? Nuggets host Timberwolves, Josh Lambo shares Urban Meyer story

Broncos 21% chance to make playoffs, Kyle Keefe on the Avs, CSU and CU players in NFL, NIL and transfer portal, Rams beat Cardinals on MNF

Schedule & 17th game contributing to Broncos better record, Free Agent QBs next contracts, Broncos playing for postseason, Jokic ejected, Covid spikes, Avalanche