Richie Carni

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Richie Carni is the Assistant Program Director of 104.3 The Fan

The Buffs are in need of some soul searching after epic collapse

After blowing a 29-0 halftime lead, the bloom is off the rose in Boulder, as a once-promising season has derailed at an alarming rate
5 months ago

Believe in the Kroenkes’ golden touch if they allow Connelly to leave

While watching Tim Connelly bolt for Minnesota might be unnerving to Nuggets Nation, the fan base should have faith that he can be replaced
2 years ago

The Nuggets handling of Jamal Murray’s timetable has been harmful

The franchise has put their star guard squarely in the crosshairs, pointlessly opening the door for fans and the media to ask questions
2 years ago

The Broncos biggest issue is a massively underperforming defense

The Broncos spent a lot of money to give Vic Fangio everything he needed in order to build a great defense, but the group has fallen flat
2 years ago

Bradley Chubb is teetering on membership in a disappointing club

The sports world is full of great players who had their once-promising careers derailed by injuries, a reality the linebacker now faces in Denver
3 years ago

Getting benched for Bridgewater may actually be a good thing for Lock

For the first time in his career, Drew Lock will have the opportunity to learn from a veteran QB who is actually interested in being a mentor
3 years ago

The Broncos QB plan should model the one the Dolphins used in 2020

Riding the hot hand, going to reliever in the middle of the game, rotating starts and other creative ideas worked in Miami and they can in Denver
3 years ago

Vic Fangio’s treatment of Drew Lock has been downright disrespectful

Throughout the Broncos quarterback battle, the head coach has found it next to impossible to say anything good about one half of the competition
3 years ago

The loser of the Broncos QB battle could still have a lot of value

Whichever quarterback doesn't start Week 1 in Denver could certainly bring something in a trade from a team looking for a short-term solution
3 years ago

Aaron Rodgers needs to accept becoming the villain in his own story

If the quarterback really wants out of Green Bay, he has to be willing to be the bad guy, a plan that has proven fruitful for decades in sports
3 years ago

Ja’Wuan James provides a cautionary tale. The Drive: 05.05.21

Tyler and DMac react to the NFL's latest memo to players, cautioning them against the idea of working out away from team facilities
3 years ago

Ja’Wuan James got bad advice. The Drive: 05.04.21

Tyler and DMac react to Ja'Wuan James' unfortunate achilles injury and debate how much his injury could cost him
3 years ago

Melvin, oh Melvin. The Drive: 04.16.21

Tyler and DMac react to Melvin Gordon's latest interview with Troy Renck, where he expressed how difficult last season was for him
3 years ago

They are voluntary workouts, right? The Drive: 04.13.21

Tyler and DMac react to the announcement from Broncos players today regarding their participation in voluntary offseason workouts
3 years ago

Shared wisdom from “The Sheriff”. The Drive: 04.12.21

Tyler and DMac react to the reports suggesting that the Eagles and Washington Football Team could both be in the market for a quarterback
3 years ago

Curtain Call Controversy. The Drive: 04.09.21

Tyler and DMac find themselves on opposite ends if the aisle when it comes to how Nolan Arenado's postgame comments should be perceived
3 years ago

Is it time for DMac to relax? The Drive: 04.07.21

Tyler's latest offseason quarterback plan for the Broncos nearly pushes DMac over the edge, forcing him to find his center mid-show
3 years ago

Is Drew Lock out of excuses? The Drive: 03.31.21

Tyler and DMac discuss whether or not Drew Lock has reached a "make or break" point as the starting quarterback for the Broncos
3 years ago

Time to level the playing Field(s). The Drive: 03.29.21

Tyler and DMac discuss the potential for Justin Fields to fall outside of the top five and how well he would fit with the Broncos
3 years ago

There’s a method to the madness of the Drew Lock offseason narrative

The Broncos are lowering the bar for the 2021 season, setting the stage for gradual improvement to be construed as a big leap forward
3 years ago

Could Ja’Wuan James be on the brink of a Garett Bolles-like turnaround?

George Paton and Vic Fangio both seemed optimistic about the right tackle's return in 2021, providing hope that he'll be ready to go
3 years ago

The Broncos are proof that building a football team is all about the QB

Roster building is a nice idea, but in reality, it's almost impossible to put together a perennial playoff team without the right quarterback
3 years ago

Wilson’s interest in the Raiders should strike a chord with Paton

The AFC West could become even more loaded with QB talent, something that should prompt the Broncos to do something bold
3 years ago

J.J. Watt did Von Miller a favor today. The Drive: 03.01.21

Tyler and DMac react to JJ Watt's new contract with the Arizona Cardinals and discuss how it impacts Von Miller's contract negotiations
3 years ago