Afternoon Drive

Who should be on the field for the Broncos against the Chiefs to finish the season, Baker Mayfield, Broncos-Chiefs flexed to Saturday, Vic Fangio sticking around in different role, NFL will penalize teams for unprofessional draft interview, Wonderlic test, Jokic 5th in All Star Fan Vote, Winnipeg Jets @ Avalanche, Better travel for Golf or Tennis

Bridgewater not embraced by fans the way he was by teammates, Aaron Rodgers might be changing his tune on his future with the Packers, Texas A&M allegedly using NIL strategy involving coaches and boosters identifying targeted recruits, Jacksonville clown-out, Jim Harbaugh

Assessing Vic Fangio as a Head Coach this season, records being broken and set with an extra game, Is SoFi Stadium indoor or outdoor? impact of Covid on Super Bowl in LA, Kyler Murray is 9-0 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TJ Watt approaching single-season sacks record

Is Drew Lock a starter? Pat Surtain Sr. says no QB no chance, Todd Davis weighs in on Broncos coaching and QB, Aaron Rodgers feud with journalist Hub Arkush, Nuggets vs Jazz, Cale Makar seals OT win for Avs, Dan Reeves and Greg Robinson

Vic Fangio better suited to be a defensive coordinator, Drew Lock is a back-up and shouldn't talk trash, players blaming coaches and coaches blaming players, comes down to scoring points, Avalanche vs Blackhawks

Broncos off-season likely to bring new HC, OC, DC, QB, and owner; Is Aaron Rodgers the MVP again even though he's a jerk? Gary Bettman wants Hockey in Summer Olympics, Ken Rosenthal off MLB Network, Mel Kiper's top QBs of Draft

Would the season be different if Drew Lock started the whole way? Rockies dysfunction, Nolan Arenado, Nikola Jokic MVP, Jamal Murray torn ACL, Vic Fangio's job security, Teddy vs Drew, Avalanche goaltending and falling short in postseason, betting the Broncos vs Chargers game on Sunday, Nuggets vs Warriors, College Football Playoff Semifinals, Oregon and Oklahoma

Is Matt Ryan the fallback if Denver doesn't land Rodgers or Wilson? Or do they go through the draft? Todd Davis on the Chargers and Raiders; New Year's Resolutions for Rockies, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Broncos; Avalanche playing Ducks after half-month hiatus; NFL Week 17

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