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    The Drive

    “The Drive” is an iconic sports-talk radio show in Denver history featuring some of the most entertaining personalities to ever crack a microphone over the years. The current iteration of “The Drive” is hosted by Zach Bye, who brings years of radio experience and unmatched authenticity to the program each day. His partner, Phillip Lindsay, is the embodiment of our city. Phil grew up in Denver, starring at running back for Denver South High School. He went on to break records at the University of Colorado, before becoming a Pro Bowler with the Denver Broncos. Phil’s energy and enthusiasm matched with Zach’s passion and precision creates Denver’s can’t miss show on your drive home, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekday afternoons!

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    The Drive | Hour 1 | 11.04.24 Nov 04, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the Broncos crushing loss in Baltimore yesterday. The guys reevaluate where the Broncos are at in their rebuild. Should the Broncos still be buyers at the trade deadline? Zach and Phil take a look at the Broncos season from a bird’s eye view and explain why they are still encouraged by the team to this point in the season. Was the Broncos loss a one-off vs a great team in Baltimore or did the Broncos show us who they truly are? Phil explains why the Broncos talent level was exposed compared to the best teams in the league. Will the Broncos be a better defensive matchup for the Chiefs offense over the Ravens?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 11.04.24 Nov 04, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos loss form yesterday. Phil explains why Bo Nix was not the reason the Broncos lost and it’s on the Broncos to get him more help. Which play stuck out to the guys from Bo Nix and the Broncos offense? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Colorado State Rams running the table in the Mountain West and potentially playing in the MW championship game, two up and coming Rockies receiving Gold Glove awards, and Michael Thomas ripping his former teammate, Derek Carr. The Broncos picked up a 6th round pick for Baron Browning today, do the guys like this move from the Broncos? What message does moving on from Browning, send to the Broncos locker room? The Broncos also secured Jonothan Cooper to a longer deal to keep him in Denver, how do Phil and Zach feel about the move?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.04.24 Nov 04, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets weekend. The guys give Christian Braun his flowers for how well he has been playing this season in a starting role. Although Jamal Murray went down with a concussion, the guys explain why they were not impressed with Murray’s performance. Is the bench still a concern for the Nuggets? What do the guys make of Jokic’s higher quantity of three point attempts this season? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos blowout loss yesterday. The Colorado Buffaloes were on a bye week, but they were still in the headlines this weekend. How do the guys feel about Travis Hunter appearing on both ESPN’s College Gameday and Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff promoting himself for the Heisman trophy? Zach and Phil grade Bo Nix in his 9th career NFL game. What were the positives from Bo vs the Ravens? Does Bo need more help on offense?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 11.04.24 Nov 04, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to breakdown the Broncos blowout loss in Baltimore yesterday. Was Sunday a bad matchup for the Broncos or exposing the Broncos for who they really are? Zach revisits a hypothetical he offered Phil, last week, would Phil take a guaranteed 1-2 record over the Baltimore, Kansas City, and Atlanta games. Why was the running game so ineffective in Baltimore? Phil dissects the usage by each Broncos running back. We have an update about Gabe Landeskog and the guys don’t think it’s a good update. Zach explains why he has changed his mind set on Gabe and why he’s not expecting him to return in 2024. We wrap up the show with who the guys are rooting for in tonight’s Monday Night Football game and what we learned in Denver sports. Should Broncos Country want to face an undefeated Chiefs team instead of a Chiefs team coming off a loss?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.01.24 Nov 01, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the massive ESPN article dropped today about the Nuggets and the drama between the front office and coaching staff. What are the guys main takeaways from the story? Zach points out why an MPJ quote was particularly concerning. We move on to the Broncos big game this upcoming weekend. The Broncos lead the NFL in fumbles, we hear from Courtland Sutton and Sean Payton on the issue. Will this come back to bite the Broncos versus a higher quality opponent? Zach and Phil look into the history between the Broncos and Ravens. Phil shares a story about going up against Terell Suggs and the Ravens defense. What challenge is the Broncos defense in for trying to stop Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? How real is the Broncos defense? Zach shares the numbers on how impactful the Broncos sacks have been this season.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 11.01.24 Nov 01, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the massive article detailing the shrinking Nuggets championship window. Zach reads the most important quotes from the story. Phil questions where the sense of urgency has been from the Nuggets this season. How big of a disconnect is there between the Nuggets front office and the coaching staff. Is there growing resentment for Jamal Murray after giving him a massive extension? How do other executives around the NBA feel about the position Michael Malone has been put in? Today’s “Three Count” features the Colorado State Rams on the cusp of competing for a Mountain West championship, the Dodgers celebrating their World Series title with a parade today, and review of “the year of chalk” when it comes to champions in sports. Phil walks us through his story when he got ejected from a game in Baltimore.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.01.24 Nov 01, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into the Broncos fumbling problem. We hear from Courtland Sutton and Sean Payton on this issue and how fumbles will be not acceptable as their level of competition steps up. DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss the ESPN article detailing the “shrinking prime” of Jokic. James makes the case why Michael Malone will be used as the scapegoat if things go poorly in Denver this season. Has Nuggets ownership been cheap during the prime of the Jokic era? How bad of a distraction will this article be for the Nuggets moving forward? What will the Broncos do at the NFL trade deadline? Zach predicts they will not make a move, buying or selling. ESPN’s Romana Shelburne joins the show to breakdown her article on the Nuggets shrinking window and disconnect in the franchise. How likely is it that the Nuggets will have to “blow up” the team if they aren’t successful this season? Will Jokic become frustrated with how things are shaping up for the Nuggets? Is there growing frustration for Jamal Murray within the organization?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 11.01.24 Nov 01, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos and Ravens game this upcoming weekend. What does the recent history tell us about when the Broncos play at Baltimore? How will the Ravens tough run-defense matchup with the Broncos struggling ability to run the ball? The Broncos defense has been great to start the year, will this trend continue vs a lethal offense? Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss how to defend Lamar Jackson, how well Bo Nix has been playing, and if the Broncos should make a move at the trade deadline. Is there a running back the Broncos could bring in? Is there room to trade away a Broncos pass rusher? Can the Broncos make Lamar Jackson, one dimensional this Sunday? Trivia returns as the guys compete against the morning show. How do we fare compared to last week when we went 1-3? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the weekend in Denver sports. Will the Broncos be able to go into Baltimore and secure a win?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.31.24 Oct 31, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys reminisce on their past Halloween costumes and stories. Zach shares about his non-traditional Halloweens growing up. We pivot to the Broncos game this weekend. Are the Broncos catching another “green light” in a Lamar Jackson injury? Dover claims this is the Broncos biggest game in 6 years. Zach sets the record straight and explains why the Ravens defense might not be as bad as advertised. Where would Bo Nix rank among the QB’s the Ravens defense has faced? What is the trust level for the guys in Troy Franklin? Do the Avalanche have an NHL-worthy starting goalie? Why did the Avs start their third different goal tender of the year, last night? Will this era of Avalanche hockey be remembered as a missed opportunity due to the volatility of the many goaltenders?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.31.24 Oct 31, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix receiving NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month. The guys breakdown why Bo was worthy of this award over Jayden Daniels. With the Broncos at the midway point of the season, Zach and Phil hand out their grades for the Broncos. What grade would you give Bo Nix, the offense, the defense, Sean Payton, and the special teams? Today’s “Three Count” includes beef between JJ Watt and Aaron Rodgers, the Dodgers coming back to win the World Series over the Yankees, and a new “The Match”. Zach and Phil look back at a feud between the Broncos and Ravens over John Harbaugh running the ball late in a blowout.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.31.24 Oct 31, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos and Ravens game this weekend. Is this Bo Nix’s biggest game of his career? We hear from Bo and his thoughts on a “measuring stick game” vs the Ravens. Do the Broncos have the advantage over the Ravens in 2 of the 3 phases of the game? Zach sets the record straight on the Ravens defense and the tough road they have faced to this point. Are we underestimating the Ravens defense which is ranked last in passing? How much can the Broncos rely on Troy Franklin on Sunday? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Lamar Jackson missing two days of practice, if the Broncos will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and the Broncos defensive scheme for Lamar Jackson.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.31.24 Oct 31, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix receiving the NFC Rookie of the Month award. How big of a deal is this for Bo Nix, winning this award over other deserving rookies like Jayden Daniels. Phil congratulates the whole Broncos team because they are keeping Nix afloat during his rookie year. With the Broncos hitting the halfway point of the season, Zach and Phil hand out grades for Bo Nix, Sean Payton, the Broncos offense, defense and special teams. We hear from Avalanche coach, Jared Bednar and his brutally honest thoughts on the Avs goal tender situation. When will the Avs narrow their goalie competition to a starter and backup? We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned in Denver sports today, the guys history with Halloween, and their candy preferences.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.30.24 Oct 30, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys joke about the Mookie Betts and Yankees fan situation. Zach asks Dover to give Peyton Watson time to figure it out. How much of a concern is it that the Nuggets needed overtime to beat two bad teams? Zach and Phil rank the Broncos next 3 games based on how difficult they will be. The guys point out the different challenges each team and each quarterback bring to the Broncos. The Nuggets got their second overtime win in two nights. Although it took overtime, Jokic reminds everyone that he is the best player in the world. How is the Russell Westbrook experience going in Denver? Is Zach alright with Russell Westbrook shooting some three pointers? Zach compares the growth of Christian Braun to the growth of Bo Nix this season. We have a new development in the Avalanche goaltender situation as the Avs will start a third different goal tonight. The guys question why the Avalanche are experimenting and rotating their goaltender so much.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.30.24 Oct 30, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the next three games of the season for the Denver Broncos. Zach asks if Phil would take a guaranteed 1-2 record over the Broncos next 3 games. We hear from Broncos Country and the text line on the hypothetical. Phil explains why he would roll the dice and risk trying to win 2 of the 3 games or go a perfect 3-0. With the Broncos heading into the midway point of the season, we revisit a conversation from before the season. Will the Broncos break through with a 1,000-yard runner, 1,000-yard receiver, 4,000-yard passer or a double-digit sacker? We reevaluate which Broncos are most likely to accomplish these feats. Today’s “Three Count” includes the Yankee fan that interfered and grabbed Mookie Betts and the Colorado football team getting a goodie bag from Lebron James. Phil walks us through what an NFL locker room is like around the trade deadline and shares a story about his experience around that time.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.30.24 Oct 30, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Travis Hunter jumping up the Heisman odds. What does Hunter have to do to secure the Heisman trophy? Phil lets us know. The guys rank the difficulty of the Broncos next 3 games. The Avalanche are starting a new goal tender tonight, which will be there third starter of the season. Are the Avs experimenting with all their options or in panic mode to find their answer in net? The Nuggets get their second win of the season, in an overtime effort over the Nets. We saw Russell Westbrook’s best game in a Nuggets jersey, is this a sign of things to come or just the up and down nature of Westbrook? How impressed were the guys with Jokic on the second night of a back-to-back?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.30.24 Oct 30, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach asks if Phil and Broncos Country would take a guaranteed 1-2 record over their next 3 games. Phil gets fired up and says why he’s rolling the dice on the Broncos next three games. We revisit a conversation from before the season. Will the Broncos break through with a 1,000-yard runner, 1,000-yard receiver, 4,000-yard passer or a double-digit sacker? We reevaluate which Broncos are most likely to accomplish these feats. DenverSports.com’s Broncos senior writer, Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss the Broncos potential moves at the trade deadline, how Bo Nix will fare against a better defense in Baltimore, and grading Bo Nix at the “halfway” mark of the season. We wrap up the show with an update on the Altitude TV dilemma and a representative of theirs apologizing for the mishap for last night’s Nuggets game. What did Zach and Phil learn in Denver sports today?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.29.24 Oct 29, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the Nuggets overtime win in Toronto, last night. Do the Nuggets have a lack of urgency? How do the Nuggets look tired only three games into the season? Zach explains why he’s discouraged by the Nuggets start to the season. Zach and Phil react to audio from Stokley on the morning show. Should Jaleel McLaughlin be the Broncos starting running back? Stokley claims that McLaughlin reminds him of Phillip Lindsay, do the guys agree? Travis Hunter has found himself back in the Heisman conversation after falling the previous two weeks. We hear from Shedeur Sanders and who he is rooting to win the Heisman. Does Shedeur still have an opportunity to get his own name into the Heisman conversation? The Nuggets finally gained their first win of the season, did it look the way Zach and Phil were hoping it was going to? Zach shares his concerns about Jamal Murray being back on the injury report and not being able to create separation on the floor.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.29.24 Oct 29, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a wider look at the Broncos season ant their playoff hopes. What would a win or loss vs the Ravens, next week do to the Broncos playoff possibilities? Would you take a guaranteed 9-8 season from the Broncos or are you willing to risk going for more wins and potentially more losses? We hear from Broncos HC, Sean Payton and his expectations for the Broncos. Today’s “Three Count” includes three different national outlets and their power rankings of the Broncos, an update on the World Series and the Dodgers 3-0 lead, and the ratings for CU and college football across the country. How do the guys feel about Russell Wilson’s success in Pittsburgh? Why could Sean Payton not get this version of Russ while he was in Denver? Is Wilson’s success legitimate or taking advantage of bad competition? Could we see a Broncos and Steelers game in the playoffs?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.29.24 Oct 29, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Avalanche loss on the second night of a back-to-back. After a mediocre performance from Georgiev, how long will the Avs goalie controversy linger into the season? Phil breaks down what he saw from the Broncos running backs this past weekend. We hear from Brandon Stokley and his thoughts on Jaleel McLaughlin. Should Jaleel be the Broncos starting running back? Is it easier for the Broncos offensive line to block for a quicker back like McLaughlin? Travis Hunter has put himself back in the Heisman conversation after missing a bulk of the snaps the previous two weeks. Who is Hunter’s biggest competition for the award? Shedeur Sanders has made a late push for the Heisman trophy, does Shedeur still have an opportunity to be a Heisman finalist? Although the Nuggets finally got in the win column, Zach shares why he is still worried about the way this Nuggets team has looked this season. We hear from Nuggets coach, Michael Malone and his thoughts from the Nuggets hard fought win in Toronto.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.29.24 Oct 29, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil acknowledge the Broncos over performing to this point in the season and look ahead to the Broncos playoff chances. Are the Broncos in a tougher spot with the Ravens coming off a loss? How does a win or loss in Baltimore affect the Broncos playoff projections? Zach shares the early results from his poll question, would Broncos Country take a guaranteed 9-8 season or roll the dice to go for the playoffs or a potential losing season? Zach and Phil debate which side they would take, and we read some texts from the text line. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Nuggets continuing to be blacked out on different formats of cable and the Broncos not being involved in the Dionte Johnson trade today. Zach shares his theory that the Broncos never had a chance to be in on the Dionte Johnson trade and a beef between the Panthers and Sean Payton. We wrap up the show with Russell Wilson’s success in Pittsburgh. Could we see a Broncos and Steelers matchup in the playoffs?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.28.24 Oct 28, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how great a day of it is for the Broncos and Buffs. Did we see everything we were looking for from Bo Nix? Should the Broncos make a trade at the deadline or even this week to get ahead of the rest of the league? How much stock do the guys put into Bo Nix beating up on a bad team? The Nuggets have found themselves in an uncomfortable position heading into game three of the season and still winless. What has gone wrong for the Nuggets to start the season? Are these fixable things or just who the Nuggets are this season? Just how bad has the Russell Westbrook experiment been for the Nuggets so far? The Buffs have become Bowl eligible after they racked up another win this past Saturday. Zach speaks to all the good things Coach Prime and the Buffs are doing on the field including running the ball, special teams, and competent gameday management. What is the ceiling for this Colorado team?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.28.24 Oct 28, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos dominant win on Sunday over the Panthers. What do the guys make of Bo Nix’s “best game” so far? Is Nix growing by taking more calculated risks? What were the few criticisms Zach had for Nix? Today’s “Three Count” includes a breakout day for tight ends on National Tight Ends Day, Russell Wilson second game with Pittsburgh on MNF tonight, and the Avalanche bouncing back to be above .500. While the Broncos might be buyers at the trade deadline, could they still be sellers as well? Zach shares a report that Baron Browning and Jonathon Cooper could gain interest from teams around the NFL. Do the Broncos have enough depth on defense to stay in the playoff hunt and still gain draft assets?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.28.24 Oct 28, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to audio from Sean Payton’s postgame press conference. Why did Payton seem irritated after a blowout win for the Broncos? What do the guys make of Sean getting into it with Courtland Sutton, after Sutton’s late fumble with a big lead? Phil explains why he wasn’t a fan of the Broncos using trick plays to run up the score on the Panthers. The Colorado Buffaloes are nationally ranked and clinched a bowl appearance with their win on Saturday. Can the Buffs still reach the Big 12 championship? Is it time to be concerned about the Nuggets this season? Is Coach Malone bringing up KCP’s name in press conference a red flag? Zach shares why he doesn’t like the spirit and hunger he’s seeing from the Nuggets players so far this season. Will this Nuggets’ road trip, galvanize the team?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.28.24 Oct 28, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown Bo Nix and the Broncos offense from Sunday’s win over Carolina. Is the game finally slowing down for Bo Nix? Even with Bo Nix’s best game of the season, was there room for growth and more help from his receivers? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the Broncos mump in tight end production, if the Broncos “ran up” the score on Sunday, and the big test for the Broncos defense vs the Ravens next week. Can Shedeur Sanders get himself into the Heisman conversation? We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on the Buffs win, Wester’s new jersey, and more. We wrap up the show with both Zach and Phil handing out their “game balls” to a Buff and Bronco after their big wins over the weekend.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.25.24 Oct 25, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil and Will Petersen. The guys react to last night’s season opener for the Nuggets. While it is only one game the guys voice their concerns for themes they saw from the Nuggets. How was game one of the “Russell Westbrook experience”? Is it a concern the Nuggets are already in need of shooting to compliment Jokic better? Zach compares the current OKC Thunder team to what the Nuggets looked like 2-3 seasons ago. The guys breakdown Audric Estime’s fumbling problem and how the Broncos are treating him with tough love. We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on Cincinnati and an update on Travis Hunter. Will CU be up for the challenge of the Bearcats and their overachieving season? Can Travis Hunter get back in the Heisman conversation if he can remain healthy?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.25.24 Oct 25, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets season opening loss, last night. How disappointed were the guys in Jamal Murray’s performance? Zach walks us through the Russell Westbrook experience. Is Westbrook already shooting too many threes? How can the Nuggets get the most out of Russell Westbrook this season? What do the guys make of Jamal Murray playing minutes with the bench and Russell Westbrook? Today’s “Three Count” includes Sean Payton’s complicated play calls from a former QB’s point of view, a World Series preview, and Tua returning to football this weekend. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss any new information on the Josh Reynolds shooting situation, Bo Nix’s opportunity to have a breakout game, and if the Broncos will go for style points this Sunday.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.25.24 Oct 25, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos game this upcoming Sunday. Do the guys believe the Broncos should blowout their opponent in the Panthers? Zach fills us in on just how bad the Panthers defense has been this season. How can the Broncos get their tight ends more involved? Zach asks which is more likely for the Broncos this Sunday, a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver? The Avalanche have done something that hasn’t been done in the NHL since the 1940’s. Are the Avs back on track after their slow start? Do we have full trust in Annunen in the net after replacing Georgie last week? We hear from Coach Prime on what he tells recruits and what he thinks of Cincinnati. Will we see Coach Prime back in Boulder after his “sons” move on after this season?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.25.24 Oct 25, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets home loss to start the 2024-2025 season. What were the major concerns for the guys? Is Jokic the reason the Nuggets decided to bring in Russell Westbrook? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the Josh Reynolds situation, going into a game where you are heavily favored, and what the identity of this Broncos offense is. Will Vance Joseph be in the running for a head coaching job during the offseason? Chris shares his prediction for the Broncos and Panthers this weekend. We play trivia as a team from questions given to us from the morning show. Can we beat the morning show? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the Buffs and Broncos this weekend. Can both team continue to stay in the mix at a national level?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.24.24 Oct 24, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss their concerns about the Nuggets bench and their reasonable expectations for non-Jokic minutes. Will the Nuggets be as hungry of a team as they were in 2023? DenverSports.com and new host of the Mile High Hoops podcast, Jake Shapiro joins the show to preview the Nuggets season. How do the guys rate the Nuggets offseason moves? Can the Nuggets make up for the loss of KCP in aggregate between Christian Braun and Michale Porter Jr.? Zach, Phil and Jake debate what the Nuggets will need from Jamal Murray this season? Is a poor regular season worth having a fully healthy team come playoff time? Is it fair to ask Jokic to carry the Nuggets to a high seed during the regular while Murray gets to coast till the playoffs? We have breaking news for the Denver Broncos, wide receiver, Josh Reynolds was involved in a shooting, last week. Zach reads from the reporting from 9News and shares all the details from the incident.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.24.24 Oct 24, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the breaking news of a shooting involving Josh Reynolds. Zach shares all the details we have to this point. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to share his insight of the Josh Reynolds situation. We shift gears to Nuggets as they get ready to tip off their season tonight vs the Thunder. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro speaks to the Thunder’s depth and what challenges OKC brings to the Nuggets. How will the Nuggets and Jamal Murray in particular fare with the NBA’s adjustments to the rules with how physical defense can be? Jake gives us his birds eye view of the Nuggets season and his outlook for the whole NBA.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.24.24 Oct 24, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news of Josh Reynolds being involved with a shooting in Denver this past week. Zach shares the details of the shooting and all the updates that are public. We move onto the Nuggets as they kick off their season tonight. Who on the Nuggets will the biggest “x-factor” this season? Can Christian Braun step into KCP’s role and bring 3-point shooting and a defensive intensity? Zach and Phil breakdown the breaking news of the day, as Broncos wide receiver was involved in a shooting a week ago. Reynolds is reportedly ok after the incident and Zach shares from the reporting from 9News.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.24.24 Oct 24, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil do a full preview of the Nuggets and Thunder game tonight. Is Michael Malone on the “hot seat” heading into this season? What ending to the season would result in the firing of Malone? The guys give MPJ his flowers for the accountability he took this off season and the maturity they see in him coming into this season. What is the floor and ceiling for this years edition of the Denver Nuggets? Zach and Phil agree on the Nugget’s ceiling being a championship but don’t see eye to eye on the floor of the team. Will the Nuggets take a different approach to the regular season this season? Which player is Phil most interested to see in tonight’s matchup? We wrap up the show with the guys predictions for Nuggets season opener.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.23.24 Oct 23, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and John Davis cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss if the Broncos will blowout the Panther this upcoming Sunday or are we overlooking Carolina? Dover shares why he is out on the Broncos trading for Cooper Kupp. Phil and John continue their conversation on Kupp, should the Broncos consider bringing in Cooper Kupp? Would Kupp be able to succeed with a rookie quarterback? The guys react to the news that Andy Dalton will not be able to start for the Panthers after his car accident. How does facing Bryce Young change the challenge for the Broncos? Will Sunday be a “stat padding” day for the Broncos defense? Will the Colorado Buffaloes get ranked if they can beat Cincinnati this upcoming weekend? John and Phil speak to the positives of CU and how they are building throughout the season. Should Colorado win-out the rest of their season?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.23.24 Oct 23, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis breakdown Bo Nix’s growth this season. What do the guys want to see from Bo to show growth? Will Bo be able to clean up his footwork problems we’ve seen to this point in the season? How sustainable is Bo Nix’s running game and why John sees it differently than when Tim Tebow relied on his legs. Has Sean Payton put the Broncos offense in a good enough position to be successful? The Avalanche have bounced back after an 0-4 start to win 3 games in a row. Do we have a controversy for the Avs starting goalie position? The guys debate if the Broncos should be buyers at the trade deadline. John advocates to ride with the young talent on the Broncos roster over trying to bring in veterans. Would trading for Cooper Kupp send a message to the Broncos locker room that they are in it to win this season?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.23.24 Oct 23, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis examine the remaining schedule for the Colorado Buffaloes. Has Coach Prime “shut up” the haters with what he’s doing on the field and coaching a good football team? Could the Buffs win out going 10-2, and still miss out on the college football playoffs? Could the attention that Coach Prime brings help the Buffs get into the playoffs as a tie breaker? Do we have a goalie controversy building for the Colorado Avalanche? Will the backup goal tender feel more pressure if he was propelled into the starting role? How will the Broncos defense fare vs a struggling and previously benched QB in Bryce Young? John makes the case that the Broncos have not earned the right to be expected to win big in any NFL game.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.23.24 Oct 23, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis have a heated debate over whether college football or the NFL is better. John makes the case for the NFL and the quarterback play while Phil is on the side of college football. Does the College Football allow the best team to win the championship? Are NFL defenses too good and make the lack of scoring, boring? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Will’s time in Pittsburgh for the Steelers and Jets game. Will gives his thoughts on the college football vs NFL debate. Have the Avalanche officially made a change at goaltender? What’s the latest on Val Nichushkin’s situation with the NHL and when could he be back in an Avs sweater? Is Broncos Country overlooking the Panthers? Should we expect another blowout in favor of the Broncos?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.22.24 Oct 22, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the outlook for the season now that Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets have agreed to a contract extension. Is the Nuggets best still good enough to win a championship? What other teams in the NBA are the biggest threats to the Nuggets? Zach and Phil breakdown Gordon’s new deal and give him his flowers for taking a small discount to stay in Denver and have the opportunity to win another championship. Is Zach concerned about Aaron Gordon’s age by the end of his contract with the Nuggets? We look at the updated odds for the Heisman trophy, is Travis Hunter still in the mix despite missing parts of the last two games? We hear from current Heisman favorite, Ashton Jeanty and his thoughts on himself and Travis Hunter. Zach responds to the morning show and their disappointment in Michael Porter Jr.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.22.24 Oct 22, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if style points should matter in the Broncos game vs the Panthers. Are the Broncos overlooking Carolina in their upcoming game? Phil warns Broncos Country that any team in the NFL can win on any given day and cites examples of when he’s beat teams when they were massive underdogs. Can the Broncos finally have a great game at home? Should the Broncos be interested in trading for Cooper Kupp? Is Kupp on the Broncos timeline and would he help Bo Nix’s growth? Today’s “Three Count” includes a potential Courtland Sutton trade, Lebron and Bronny James taking the court together in an NBA game, and Tua wanting to play football again. Who will be a hotter head coaching candidate at the end of the football season, Vance Joseph or Robert Livingston? Which defensive unit has been more impressive, the Broncos or Buffs?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.22.24 Oct 22, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets and Aaron Gordon’s contract extension. The guys love the extension and believe it keeps the Nuggets championship window open for the next 4 years. How will Gordon age into this new extension and is Zach worried about Gordon losing his athleticism by the end of the deal? Between Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray both receiving contract extensions, which deal has the opportunity to age more poorly by the end of the contracts? We have breaking news of Panthers QB, Andy Dalton being involved in a car accident. The reports are that Dalton is ok and is expected to play, but did the game just become more of a “must win” if the Panthers have to play Bryce Young? We have projections for the Colorado Buffaloes and their bowl game. Are the guys happy with the Buffs projected Bowl or looking for more? Are we in store for Michael Porter Jr.’s best season of his career?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.22.24 Oct 22, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos “most winnable game” on their schedule this season. Is Sunday a “must-win” for the Broncos? Phil warns Broncos Country about assuming a win and how teams can’t show up unprepared to a game and expect to win. How does Bo Nix compare to Drew Lock in his rookie season? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss which defensive coordinator in Colorado will have the best chance to become a head coach, between Vance Joseph or Robert Livingston. Will the Broncos route the Panthers this upcoming weekend or is Broncos Country overlooking Carolina? We wrap up the show with Zach making an announcement about the future of the Mile High Hoops podcast and tonight’s Avalanche game.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.21.24 Oct 21, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Nuggets season as the NBA season starts tomorrow. Will MPJ take a big step forward this season? Zach and Phil praise Coach Prime for CU’s beatdown in Tucson. Zach admits he was wrong about this Buffs team and how good they are on all 3 phases of the game. The Avalanche finally got in the win column after picking up two wins this weekend. Should Avs fans be at ease now? Val Nichushkin is back in Denver and the guys are wondering where Val is living and how he is being held accountable? Could we be seeing the final year of Aaron Gordon in a Denver Nuggets uniform? Zach shares the reports that the Nuggets are interested in paying Gordon a max contract of 4 years and 150 million dollars. Should the Nuggets be willing to pay a max contract to Gordon after just giving Murray a max extension?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.21.24 Oct 21, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil review the Broncos running game from Thursday Night Football. What should the Broncos do with Audric Estime after he fumbled again and now has 2 fumbles on only 9 total carries? Phil shares his thought process about caring for the football and avoiding fumbles. Will Audric Estime get an opportunity to run the football this upcoming week against Carolina? Has Javonte Williams become a “bell cow” running back after receiving the bulk of the carries for the Broncos? The guys debate about what the share of carries should be for the Broncos running back going forward. Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos, CU and CSU’s football teams all being above .500, the biggest takeaways from the weekend in the NFL, and a World Series preview. We finish up the hour with a look back at the wild weekend in College Football and the ratings from the top games.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.21.24 Oct 21, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to CU and Coach Prime’s dominant win in Tucson over Arizona. We hear from Paul Finebaum and Coach Prime. Do the Buffs still have an opportunity to make the college football playoff? What are Shedeur Sanders’ best qualities that will make him a first round QB in the draft? Zach gives Prime his credit for showing love to the backups for Colorado. How do the guys feel about Russell Wilson’s success in Pittsburgh last night? Will it be a bad look if Russell Wilson is able to have success and win in the playoffs with the Steelers? Does Bo Nix give the Broncos a better chance to win than Russell Wilson? Should Wilson have been held to a higher standard with his high paying contract?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.21.24 Oct 21, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Bo Nix and his evolution. Has Bo taken a step forward from last week to this week? Will Bo Nix grow into being a reason the Broncos are winning game instead of the Broncos winning in spite of Bo? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the evolution of Bo Nix, if the Broncos defense is sustainable, and how the Broncos will fare vs greater opponents in Baltimore, Kansas City, and Atlanta. What is the identity of the Broncos offense? Should Broncos Country be thinking about the playoffs? Could we be seeing the final year of Aaron Gordon in Denver? Zach shares the reports that the Nuggets are not willing to pay Gordon 150 million dollars in an extension. Should the Nuggets be willing to pony up for Gordon and keep this Nuggets championship window open? Denver Sports’s Mike Rice joins the show for the last segment where we wrap up with Bo Nix’s growth this season.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.18.24 Oct 18, 2024

    How 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the dominant Broncos win in New Orleans. When was the last time the Broncos had a blowout win on the road? Phil discusses how embarrassing it was when he was the Broncos QB, and you know nothing on offense is going to work and relates it to how the Saints feel today. Zach and Phil breakdown Bo Nix’s performance. Will Nix be able to improve on his accuracy and have better footwork going forward? Phil asks if Bo Nix took a step forward or backward in last night’s game. How great has the Broncos defense been this season and particularly, last night, Zach fills us in. Will Vance Joseph get another shot at being a head coach in the NFL after doing a very successful job here in Denver?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.18.24 Oct 18, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil give the Broncos running game their credit after running for 225 yards in last night’s route over the Saints. How rare was the Broncos TNF blowout? How long has it been since the Broncos put up the rushing yards they did last night? Does a young Bo Nix already have a “little prick” in him? Did Bo Nix take a step forward, backward or laterally? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos historic rushing yards in last night’s game, the Colorado Avalanche’s season hanging in the balance tonight, and a review of the Nuggets preseason. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix’s night and how he dealt with the distractions of playing in New Orleans again. Do Sean Payton and New Orleans have bad blood with how Payton left the Saints?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.18.24 Oct 18, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos playoff chances after their win on TNF last night. Which AFC teams should Broncos Country be rooting against this weekend? Zach shares a new projection for the Broncos season win total. Would the guys sign up for a 9-8 season right now or prefer to risk going for a better record? Fox’s Brock Huard joins the show to breakdown the Colorado and Arizona game this Saturday. Brock highlights the highly anticipated matchup between Travis Hunter and “T-Mac” from Arizona. Can Travis Hunter stick in the Heisman race? What should we expect from the Arizona Wildcats? The guys grade Bo Nix’ game, last night. How important was Nix’s ability to not turn the ball over? Can Nix improve his accuracy this season and into the future?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.18.24 Oct 18, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos running game from last night. When will we see a Broncos running back go for 100 yards? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the Broncos dominant win, how Bo Nix played, and grading Riley Moss’s season. Is it too early to be talking about the Broncos making the playoffs? How was Chris’ time different with the Broncos than with the Chargers and Saints? Zach and Phil preview the big game in Tucson for the Colorado Buffaloes. What impressed the guys about the Buffs loss against Kansas State? Are we instore for a top 10 draft pick matchup between T-Mac and Travis Hunter? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the Buffs this weekend and the Avalanche game as they look to avoid an 0-5 start.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.17.24 Oct 17, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Dover and Cecil’s predictions for tonight’s game. Zach pushes back on Dover and Cecil’s predictions of blowouts for the Broncos tonight. What should the expectations for Bo Nix be tonight? Are in store for a Bo Nix blowout game vs a struggling Saints defense? Phil pleads Bo Nix to run Sean Payton’s offense as designed, stay in the pocket, and get rid of the ball quickly. The Avs fall to 0-4 for the second time in franchise history. Will the Avs be able to overcome the odds and get their season back on track? Phil explains the context behind the Avs loses and why he is less panicked than Zach.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.17.24 Oct 17, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown how the Broncos can flip the switch and have a fast start on offense. Phil shocks Zach with what kind of plays he wants to see on the first drive for the Broncos. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what Bo Nix has to do to have a breakout game, if we will see Greg Dulcich, and how Adric Estime we will see tonight. Today’s “Three Count” includes Lonzo Ball’s return to the NBA, Justin Fields’ sad press conference on the Steelers QB controversy, and the top 10 of ESPN’s top 100 players in the NBA. We hear from Saints head coach, Dennis Allen and his thoughts on the Broncos defense, what Bo Nix brings, and his relationship with Sean Payton. Can Nik Bonnito continue his impressive sack streak?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.17.24 Oct 17, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com Senior Broncos writer, Andrew Mason. Mase discusses the Broncos injury report, the Broncos running game opening up the passing game, and Devaughn Vele. Will the New Orleans crowd have any effect on Bo Nix and the Bronco offense? Will tonight be a Bo Nix breakout game? We look back at Sean Payton’s history of prime-time games. Phil shares a story from the only other time Payton started a rookie QB during a prime-time game but playing for the other team. Zach asks Phil and the listeners, what would qualify as a breakout game for Bo Nix. How many passing yards? How many touchdowns? And how many total points for the Broncos? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss who deserves the blame for the Broncos offensive struggles, the Saints terrible defense, and the Broncos playmakers.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.17.24 Oct 17, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to James Merilatt’s time on the show. Zach shares his concerns about so many people picking the Broncos to blow out the Saints and why when that happens it typically doesn’t go well for the Broncos. Phil dives into the scripted plays for the Broncos and wanting to see Bo Nix get in a rhythm early. Should Sean Payton mix in a trick play during the game? The guys share an update of the Broncos injury report and who we will see and not see for the Broncos tonight. We wrap up the show with Phil and Zach’s predictions for the Broncos on Thursday Night Football tonight. What will Bo Nix’s final stat line look like?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.16.24 Oct 16, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown what the split is for the share of blame between Bo Nix and Sean Payton for the bad Broncos offense. What is the guys sense of urgency for the Avalanche in tonight’s game? Zach asks if in a different scenario could Spencer Rattler have been the quarterback for the Broncos. The Colorado Avalanche have an opportunity to get their first win of the season tonight, how serious would an 0-4 start be for the Avs? The guys react to ESPN’s list of top 100 players in the NBA. Where did Jamal Murray, MPJ and Aaron Gordon rank? Are we being too hard on Jamal Murray? With the top 10 still yet to come out, the guys predict where Jokic will land in the top 10? Do either Zach or Phil think Jokic won’t be the top spot?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.16.24 Oct 16, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown what is in store for the Broncos in New Orleans tomorrow night. The guys list the “green lights” the Broncos have faced in each game this season as the green lights continue with the Saints starting their backup QB. Is tomorrow night a “must win” game for the Broncos playoff hopes? If the Broncos offense struggles again, will Sean Payton relieve himself from play calling duties? Phil takes us through what it’s like playing on a Thursday night off a short week. Today’s “Three Count” includes a potential renovation around Ball Arena, Lonzo Ball returning to basketball tonight, and Brandon McManus signing with the Packers. Zach and Phil react to an NFL mock draft with Shedeur Sanders at the top. Could we also see two top 15 picks go head-to-head this weekend in the Arizona and Colorado college football matchup?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.16.24 Oct 16, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at how the Broncos loss this past Sunday affect the Broncos playoff probability. What would a loss or win on Thursday do to the Broncos playoff hopes? Zach and Phil each give their predictions for playoff percentages based on a win or loss. The Broncos will face off vs rookie QB, Spencer Rattler on Thursday night. Would Rattler have been a Bronco if Bo Nix wasn’t available when the Broncos drafted? We react to ESPN’s top 100 NBA player rankings. Where did Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. land on the list? Is Murray being disrespected too much with his fall in the rankings from a season ago? Is Michael Porter Jr. in line to have his best season of his career? The Avalanche look to rebound from their slow start to the season tonight as they take on Boston. How desperate should the Avs be in only game 4 of the NHL season?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.16.24 Oct 16, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the challenges the Saints will bring tomorrow night. How will Bo Nix and the Broncos be able to handle playing on a short week? Zach questions why the Broncos are not incorporating more pre-snap motion like the rest of the NFL. Is Sean Payton’s offense “outdated”? Phil states that the Broncos trying to design an offense on a short week, without an identity can be very difficult. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro join the show for the second half of the hour. The guys react to an ESPN mock draft, predicting both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to be the top 2 picks in the NFL draft. Do the guys like the organizations both Buffs are mocked to? We wrap up the show with audio from Travis Hunter and Travis making the case for himself to win the Heisman. Zach shares why Hunter’s most recent quotes rubbed him the wrong way.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.15.24 Oct 15, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talk with Dover. The guys discuss if Bo Nix took a step back or forward in the Broncos loss to the Chargers. Zach is back and deciding who deserves the blame for the Broncos loss. The Avalanche start 0-3 for the first time in 15 years, what is going wrong for the Avs? How can the Avalanche overcome their injuries stay afloat till some of their players rejoin the team? Is all the blame on the goaltender, Georgiev? Are the stars of the Avalanche pressing too much, including Nathan MacKinnon? Has Coach Bednar’s message become stale in the locker room? The Nuggets are having concerns before the regular season has even started. Jamal Murray didn’t play in the second half of the Nuggets most recent preseason game, will Murray’s injuries from a year ago reappear this season?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.15.24 Oct 15, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if Sean Payton should be able to elevate Bo Nix as a rookie. How have other rookie QB’s around the NFL had success while Payton and Nix can’t seem to figure it out? How do the guys split the blame between Sean Payton and Bo Nix? Phil suggests that Sean Payton should hand off play calling. Today’s “Three Count” includes Jerry Jones berating a Dallas radio host, Davante Adams predictably getting traded to the Jets to rejoin Aaron Rodgers, and Amari Cooper heading to Buffalo to join Josh Allen and the Bills. Can Travis Hunter keep his name atop the Heisman race after missing most of last weeks game? Should CU limit Travis’ snaps on one side of the ball to protect him from injury? Zach explains why he was impressed with Colorado’s effort despite losing to Kansas State.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.15.24 Oct 15, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Steelers starting Russell Wilson on Sunday, is the right move. Does Justin Fields and his legs give the Steelers the best chance to win? Could we see Russell Wilson traded to a team looking for a QB after suffering an injury? The guys breakdown Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans. How will Payton and the team deal with the extra distractions of a “homecoming”? We hear directly from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Thursday’s game. The Avalanche have started 0-3 for the first time in 15 years, is this a sign of things to come or just a slow start? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the Avalanche performance from last night. Is it Bednar’s fault the Avs stars and goaltenders are struggling? We finish up the hour with Zach and Phil discussing the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray missing the second half of the most recent preseason game. Should we be worried about Jamal Murray’s health going forward?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.15.24 Oct 15, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix and the Broncos performance from Sunday’s loss to the Chargers. Phil explains why he thinks Bo Nix and the Broncos offense actually got better this past weekend. The guys decide which members of the Broncos deserve how much of the blame for the loss. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the possibility of Russell Wilson starting for the Steelers and if Wilson could be traded to another team before the NFL’s trade deadline. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned today in Denver sports. Travis Hunter will play in Tucson next Saturday, are his Heisman hopes still alive? Will shares his thoughts on the Avs, their defense and his concern level.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.14.24 Oct 14, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys question why the Broncos have has such slow starts to games on offense. Will the locker room lose confidence in Sean Payton if this continues? Does Sean Payton need someone in the building to keep him accountable and have checks and balances throughout the organization? Phil questions what the identity of the Broncos offense is. What do the guys make of Pat Surtain’s concussion and missed time during the game on Sunday? Will we see Surtain return to play on Thursday vs the Saints on a short week? Will shares the other Broncos listed on the injury report after practice today. We review the Colorado Buffaloes thriller in Boulder on Saturday. How impressed were the guys with Shedeur Sanders overcoming the injuries to the Buffs wide receivers? Is the Buffs defense better without Shiloh Sanders?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.14.24 Oct 14, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a deep dive into Bo Nix’s performance yesterday. Who is more to blame, Sean Payton or Bo Nix? How much of Bo Nix’s stats came in “garbage time” and how real is his 216 passing yards? Why isn’t Devaughn Vele getting involved more and earlier in the game? Was yesterday a step forward, backward or lateral for Bo Nix? Today’s “Three Count” includes Carmello Anthony back in Colorado and on the sidelines for the CU and Kansas State game on Saturday night, Lonzo Ball is set to return to basketball this week and how that effects Gabe Landeskog’s timeline to return, and the AT&T twitter account blurring out the score on their tweet of the stadium. We give you an extra topic for the “Three Count” with the New York sports marathon today of seven New York based teams in action today. Phil breaks down the Broncos running game from yesterday. What happened to the momentum the running backs were building the past two weeks?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.14.24 Oct 14, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a lap around the weekend in the NFL. Which games effected the Broncos playoff chances? How did rookies Drake Maye and Spencer Rattler look in their debuts? Is the NFC North the best division we have seen in the NFL in a long time? We react to the Avs falling to 0-2 to start the season. How big of a concern is the Avs goal tending after allowing 14 goals through 2 games? Where should the panic level be at for the Avalanche? We hear from Avs coach Jared Bednar and his thoughts that everyone needs to relax. Phil and Will circle back to the Broncos loss on Sunday. Where has their home field advantage gone this season? We finish up the hour with a conversation on the Colorado Buffaloes. Did Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock rise after competing with a top 20 team without 3 of his top wide receivers? Should pass interference have been called on Shedeur’s final throw?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.14.24 Oct 14, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen breakdown Bo Nix and the Broncos game from yesterday. Was most of Bo Nix’s positives during “garbage time” where the Chargers are as incentive to stop the Broncos offense? Phil makes the case for Bo Nix showing flashes during yesterday’s game. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the offensive weapons around Bo Nix, Sean Payton’s play calling ability, and Patrick Surtain’s absence. Has Sean Payton lost trust in Javonte Williams after his fumble on Sunday? What needs to happen for the Broncos to pull off a win in New Orleans on Thursday? We pivot to the Avalanche and their struggles to start the season. How long can the Avs continue to have goalkeeper Georgiev in the net? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thought that the Avs need to relax and not press this early in the season. We wrap up the show with some roster moves the Broncos have made today after the Broncos released their injury report. What are the chances we see Pat Surtain play on Thursday?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.11.24 Oct 11, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos wide receivers after an injury to Josh Reynolds will hold him out of the game this weekend. Is Sunday a must win for the Broncos to be considered a legit playoff contender? Phil claims the Broncos are the second-best defense in the NFL. What is on the horizon for the Buffs can pull off an upset vs Kansas State, do they turn into the favorite in the Big 12? How will CU fare against Kansas State’s running attack? The guys break down the drama surrounding a Mikko Rantanen contract extension.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.11.24 Oct 11, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a deep dive into the Broncos game this weekend. What is the gameplan for the Broncos to continue their winning streak? How can the Broncos overcome their injuries this week? The guys debate if Sean Payton is listening to the media and the narratives around the Broncos too much. Will the phone be ringing with opportunities for Coach Prime if he can find a way to win this weekend? How important is beating Jim Harbaugh for Sean Payton? Did the Broncos originally want Harbaugh over Payton? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the Broncos injury report, the Broncos winnable game going forward, and the interaction between Sean Payton and Bo Nix.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.11.24 Oct 11, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen discuss the Broncos pass rushers. Could we see the Broncos have three players collect 10+ sacks this season? When will we see a Jonahtan Cooper and Broncos contract extension? Is Cooper extra motivated to get a deal done since he was an undrafted player? We take a look around the NFL and some specific games that could directly impact the Broncos playoff chances. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss the rolling Colorado Buffaloes, what happens if the Buffs win on Saturday, and the Kansas State running game. Are the Buffs ready for a big-time game with high stakes on the line? Will the game be more of a defensive game than most are expecting? We finish up the hour with a conversation on the Avalanche and the rumors surrounding a Mikko Rantanen contract extension.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.11.24 Oct 11, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen debate which team a win would mean for between the Buffs and the Broncos. Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss if the Broncos game vs the Chargers is a must win, who the Broncos need to look out for from the Chargers defense, and if Justin Herbert is a top 10 quarterback in the NFL. Phil shares the story of how he heard he was going to be the starting quarterback for the Broncos for a game. How likely are either Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson to get traded this season to a team that is in need of a quality QB? How much could the Broncos get in return for one of their backup quarterbacks? We wrap up the show with Phil and Will making their predictions for the Buffaloes and the Broncos. Can both teams win like they did two weekends ago?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.10.24 Oct 10, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys breakdown the Avs disappointing start to the season in game 1. How worried should Denver fans be after just one game? Zach and Phil do a full recap of the Avs game and list what their biggest questions are for the team. Zach shares a report of the Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen not being open to a contract extension during the season, which would result in Mikko being a free agent at the end of the season. Could this year be Mikko’s final season in Denver? Would it be smart for the Avalanche to trade Rantanen, so they don’t lose him for nothing at the end of the season? We shift to the Broncos and Vance Joseph’s defense. Is Joseph a prime candidate for the NFL’s assistant of the year?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.10.24 Oct 10, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate who has had a more surprising start to their season, the Buffs or the Broncos? Should we give the Broncos extra credit for being 3-2 during a “rebuilding” year? Are the expectations higher for the Buffaloes because of their two stars and probable future first round picks? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos wake of terror they are leaving behind them and a new company offering high school athletes upfront money for their future NIL earnings. What is ESPN’s basketball power index saying about the Nuggets? The guys dive into the Nuggets probability of reaching the NBA Finals.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.10.24 Oct 10, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the CU Buffs game this Saturday as they host Kansas State. What did Coach Prime have to say about facing his old player in Dylan Edwards? Will Kansas State continue their struggles coming out of a bye week? The Avs goaltender struggled in their season opener, how big of a question will Georgiev be for the Avalanche this season? Could we see Vance Joseph be honored with the NFL’s assistant of the year? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss the looming Mikko Rantanen and Avalanche contract extension, will the two sides get a deal done? Phil disagrees with James’ take that this weekend’s CU game is the biggest game in Colorado football in a decade.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.10.24 Oct 10, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which team between the Buffs and Broncos have surprised the guys more. Both the Buffs and Broncos had the same win total going into the season and are on pace to exceed their expectations. Which coach has surprised Zach and Phil more? We give credit to Coach Prime and how he talked about Dylan Edwards after Edwards left the program last offseason. Will Petersen, of DenverSports.com, joins the show to discuss the Avalanche goaltender, Nathan MacKinnon’s effort, and a potential Mikko Rantanen contract extension. We wrap up the show with more details of the report of Mikko Rantanen and his agent shutting down contract extension talks with the Avs.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.09.24 Oct 09, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss Colorado football and the importance of Saturday’s game vs Kansas State. What is on the table for CU if they can pull off a win? Zach and Phil question when the Broncos will get production from their tight ends? Phil wants to see the Broncos make a trade for a veteran tight end in Mark Andrews. Will the Broncos be willing to give up draft assets for a tight end? We are hours away from the puck dropping on the Avalanche season, what are the guys expecting from the Avs tonight? What stuck out to the guys when Avs GM addressed Val Nichushkin? Zach and Phil react to the NBA’s GM survey. Where did Jokic rank among the best centers in the NBA? How many votes did the Nuggets get for predictions to win the title? Where did Jokic rank among players to win MVP?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.09.24 Oct 09, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question why Marvin Mims is not getting used more for the Broncos. After a season where Sean Payton said he wanted to utilize Mims more, why has Mims’ touches not gone up? How can the Broncos be more creative and design plays to get the ball in Mims hands? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Jim Harbaugh and the Broncos running game. Today’s “Three Count” includes would the guys prefer Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh and the NFLPA wanting reporters out of the locker room. The guys preview Colorado’s football game as they head into their biggest game in the Coach Prime era. How did Deion Sanders spend his time during the bye week? Zach tries to create some controversy around Deion leaving town before Phil shuts it down.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.09.24 Oct 09, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil assess the Broncos tight end production. How can the Broncos jump start the position? Could we see the Broncos trade for a veteran tight end like Mark Andrews? We have breaking news as Spencer Rattler has been named the starting quarterback for the Saints while Derek Carr is injured. What do the guys make of a rookie QB most likely facing the Broncos in 2 weeks? Zach thinks that the Broncos might have been interested in Spencer Rattler had Bo Nix been off the board when the Broncos drafted. Pat Surtain was honored with AFC Defensive Player of the week, making him the 5th Bronco to be named the award multiple times. The guys react to the NBA’s GM survey. What are the biggest questions around the Nuggets as they look for a bounce back season?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.09.24 Oct 09, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos originally wanted Jim Harbaugh to be their coach before hiring Sean Payton. We hear from Sean Payton and his take on the other coaches he was competing with when he was going through the hiring process. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the health of the Avalanche, the young players on the Avs second line, and the Mikko Rantanen extension. Could this be Rantanen’s last season in an Avs sweater? What should fan’s expectations be for the Avalanche, especially early in the season? The guys preview CU’s game against Kansas State this upcoming weekend. How did Coach Prime spend the Buffs bye week? What can the Buffs learn from their victories? We wrap up the show with predictions for the Avalanche season. When will we see Gabe Landeskog suit up for the Avs this season? How does the season end for the Avs?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.08.24 Oct 08, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the MLB playoffs and the future of Coach Prime in Boulder. Does Prime have a lifetime contract at CU? Zach and Phil give Vance Joseph his flowers for his great defense since the second half of last season. Will Vance get another head coaching opportunity if he can keep this up? With just over 24 hours before the puck drops for the Avalanche’s season opener, we preview the Avs season. What are Zach and Phil looking for most? Will the Avs have an improvement by their goalkeepers? Can Nathan MacKinnon follow up his MVP season? Could we see Shedeur Sanders pull an Eli Manning and dictate where he gets drafted to in the NFL? What are the top destinations for Sanders to get drafted to?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.08.24 Oct 08, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the playoff odds for the Denver Broncos. How have the odds changed from their 0-2 start to now winning three in a row and moving to 3-2? What are Sean Payton’s current odds to win the NFL’s Coach of the Year? The new projections predict the Broncos to finish with a 9-8 record, would the guys take a 9-8 record from the Broncos or take their chances at a better record? Today’s “Three Count” includes a historic 2-man Heisman race, the New York Jets firing head coach Robert Salah, and the Avalanche season starting tomorrow. Zach shares the details of a new super league proposed for college football. Could we see an even bigger changes come to college football than we’ve seen in recent history? Would a 70-team super league be good for the sport?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.08.24 Oct 08, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the “green lights” the Broncos have got this season including injuries from the Buccaneers, a missed field goal from the Jets, and more injuries to the Raiders. The Broncos will have another “green light” after we have breaking news that Saints’ QB Derek Carr will miss time with an injury. It’s a hot take Tuesday, Zach and Phil share their hot takes for the season. Could Pat Surtain win the NFL’s defensive player of the year? Could the Avs be in a wild card race with a playoff spot on the line late into the season? Can Russell Westbrook be the 6th man of the year? We finish up the hour with a debate if Shedeur Sanders could pull an Eli Manning and dictate where he gets drafted to in the NFL. Will this be a new trend for highly regarded prospects that are now making money playing college football?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.08.24 Oct 08, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos playoff probability. What would a win on Sunday vs the Chargers mean for their playoff chances? The new projections have the Broncos at a 9-8 season, would the guys take that record, or would they risk going for a better record? Although the Broncos offense has had struggles, how much credit does Sean Payton deserve for the overall success of the team? DenverSports.com’s Broncos writer, Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss the spat between Bo Nix and Sean Payton, Troy Franklin, and Greg Dulcich. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned today in Denver sports. What does a win on Sunday vs the Chargers mean for the Broncos season? Now that we know that Derek Carr will miss time, should the Broncos be expected to win their Thursday Night Football matchup vs the Saints in two weeks?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.07.24 Oct 07, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the emotional exchange between Sean Payton and Bo Nix during the Broncos game yesterday. Was Bo showing his emotion a positive for this QB and coach dynamic, going forward? The Broncos finally ended their losing streak to the Raiders, how did they do it? How big a momentum shift was Pat Surtain’s pick-6? Zach and Phil assess Bo Nix’s 5th game of the season. Did Bo play his best game to this point? Are we seeing the resurgence of Javonte Williams? What is leading to Javonte stacking back-to-back good games? Phil explains why Javonte’s confidence is back.

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.07.24 Oct 07, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos big win at home yesterday. What did the guys make of Bo Nix showing up to the game in a John Elway jersey and how it compares to Russell Wilson a year ago? Did Patrick Surtain cement himself as the AFC defensive player of the week with his 2 interceptions? We hear from Sean Payton and Payton’s thoughts on Surtain’s pick-6. Today’s “Three Count” includes Greg Dulcich being a gameday inactive on Sunday, Russell Wilson’s new catch phrase for the Steelers, and where ESPN’s College Gameday and Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff will be this upcoming weekend. Zach and Phil praise the Broncos ownership for leaning into the great history of the Denver Broncos. We hear from Bo Nix on why he decided to wear a John Elway jersey into the game yesterday and PS2 on his jersey swap with Broncos legend, Champ Bailey.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.07.24 Oct 07, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if we are seeing the next great duo in Denver sports in Pat Surtain and Riley Moss. The guys explain how Riley Moss playing at a high level will lead to more opportunities for Pat Surtain. What do the guys make of the spat between Bo Nix and Sean Payton on the sideline yesterday? Are we finally seeing the true Bo Nix come out of his shell now that he’s more comfortable? Phil shares why he thinks Javonte Williams is looking more like his rookie year the last two weeks. Is this a trend for Williams or two outlier weeks? We finish up the hour with Zach and Phil grading Bo Nix’s 5th start of his career. What were the highlights and lowlights of his performance?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.07.24 Oct 07, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Bo Nix still “has the guard rails on”. The guys define what this means and how Nix will grow through his rookie season. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the Broncos win in comeback fashion, if Bo Nix still has the “training wheels” on, and the dust up between Bo Nix and Sean Payton. Do Bo’s Broncos teammates and coaching staff respect Bo more after he showed his passion on the sideline? James shares his thoughts on why Greg Dulcich was a healthy scratch and what Dulcich lacks. The guys give credit to the Broncos ownership for how they have gone about their business since buying the Broncos. Zach points out the throwback uniforms, the new facilities, and honoring previous Broncos greats and alumni. We wrap up today’s show with Zach and Phil handing out their “game balls” for the Broncos this weekend. Who stood out to the guys?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.04.24 Oct 04, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how teams in the NFL can comeback in games and Zach’s attempt at growing a mustache. How important is the growth of Bo Nix compared to the Broncos winning games? Zach and Phil make their playoff predictions based on if the Broncos win or lose this upcoming Sunday. We react to the Nuggets first preseason game this season as they played in Abu Dhabi this morning vs the Celtics. Will the Nuggets be able to make up for their missed opportunity from last year? How do the guys feel about Russell Westbrook shooting 6 three’s today? What does Russell Westbrook bring to the Nuggets that they were missing a year ago?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.04.24 Oct 04, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos offense. How can the Broncos build on what they did in Tampa Bay and rebound from their poor performance in New York? Does Troy Franklin deserve to be getting as many snaps as he did last week? Is Sean Payton ignoring what he saw from Devaughn Vele during the preseason to back up his choice of trading up in the draft for Franklin? Today’s “Three Count” includes the boom in rush yards across the NFL through the first 4 weeks, Travis Hunter saying he wants to be a Bronco, and the Savannah Bananas announcing a trip to Denver in 2025. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss what the Broncos offense will look like, grading Bo Nix through 4 games, and if Devaughn Vele will play this weekend.

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.04.24 Oct 04, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to their conversation with Mike Klis. Does propping up a player based on potential and not results affect the locker room? Why does Sean Payton have such a soft spot for Troy Franklin? The guys take a look around the weekend of NFL and point out key matchups they are looking forward to and make some picks. Zach and Phil break down how great Riley Moss has been this season and how it’s been a pleasant surprise for this defense. The guys recap the Nuggets first preseason game today in Abu Dhabi. What did Russell Westbrook bring to the Nuggets that was missing last season? Is the starting shooting guard position still up for grabs? Zach predicts Michael Porter Jr. to have his best season in the NBA yet.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.04.24 Oct 04, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos and Raiders game. Will we see Maxx Crosby suit up for the Raiders this weekend? Who else on the Raiders defense should the Broncos be worried about? Former Broncos Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss what Maxx Crosby brings, how a defense can feel when the offense isn’t holding up their end, the Broncos and Raiders rivalry, and how the Broncos can end the losing streak. Zach and Phil react to their conversation with Chris. Who is most likely to have a big game between Greg Dulcich, Marvin Mims, or Troy Franklin? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s picks for the weekend. Will we see a Bronco win at home this weekend?

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.03.24 Oct 03, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate what the Broncos should sign Jonathan Cooper for if they extend him during the season. Zach and Cecil go down memory lane and their experiences calling into the Jim Rome show back in the day. Bo Nix was ranked as the 32nd quarterback from a major media outlet, is Nix deserving of being the worst starting QB in the NFL? Are the Broncos and Raiders still a rivalry? Why are we seeing rivalries in the NFL going away? Have the Broncos been a more dysfunctional franchise than the Raiders over the past decade? The Nuggets will tip off their preseason in Abu Dhabi tomorrow at 10am, what are the guys looking for in the Nuggets first action of the season? Can Payton Watson take a leap this year?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.03.24 Oct 03, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos defense and who makes up this top 5 defense. Zach gives the background of how each starter on the Broncos defense got to Denver whether it was free agency or the draft. How much should the Broncos be willing to pay Jonathon Cooper to sign an extension in Denver? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Nuggets starting preseason tomorrow morning in Abu Dhabi, Jamal Murray’s “sleeve”, Travis Hunter basketball highlights, and the MLB playoffs. Where does Greg Dulcich rank among NFL TE’s? Zach and Phil react to the shockingly low production that Dulcich had provided this season. How can Sean Payton and the Broncos get more out of their tight end room?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.03.24 Oct 03, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the upcoming Colorado and Kansas State game ranks in the recent history of CU games. Is this actually the biggest game for Colorado since the 2016 team featuring our own Phillip Lindsay? Bo Nix was ranked as the 32nd quarterback according to a major media outlet, do Zach and Phil agree? Does Nix get extra credit for limiting his turnovers the last two weeks? We hear from Bo Nix on his performance from last week. Zach challenges Payton Watson to be his best self this season and continue to keep the main part of his game, the main thing.

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.03.24 Oct 03, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Raiders and Broncos game this upcoming Sunday. Are the Broncos and Raiders still rivals? Why has the NFL lost many of its rivalries? What did Sean Payton say about the inter-AFC West matchup? Would the guys take a guaranteed split the next 2 weeks or gamble to go 2-0 or 0-2? Zach has a problem with people saying the upcoming CU game is the biggest for Colorado in over a decade. Zach and Phil go through all the big games for the Buffs over the last ten years, including some that Phil played in during the 2016 season. We wrap up the show with asking Phil how often he watches his highlights and how so many athletes get spiteful about the NFL after they retire.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.02.24 Oct 02, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the idea of the Broncos trading for a playmaker. Should the Broncos trade away assets for Tee Higgins, Kyle Pitts, or Davante Adams? The guys hand out their “progress report” for the Broncos defense and break it down by position group. Zach brings up a stat for the Broncos defense that is reminiscent of the 2015 Broncos defense. Will we see either ESPN’s College Gameday or Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff in Boulder in two weeks when Colorado hosts Kansas State? Where does CU’s matchup rank among the biggest matchups in college football that weekend?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.02.24 Oct 02, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “progress reports” for the Broncos coaching staff. How can Sean Payton jump start this Broncos offense and get them out of the bottom 5 in most offensive categories? Does Sean Payton get credit for a successful special teams and defense? Is Sean Payton’s offense outdated, like Bill Barnwell suggest? Or is it the lack of experience by the players in his system? Today’s “Three Count” includes a potential wild scenario in college football at the end of the season, the Nuggets landed in Abu Dhabi, and the Broncos re-debuting their 70’s throwback jerseys this weekend vs the Raiders. We hear from Avs GM, Chris McFarland, on Gabe Landeskog’s rehab. When will Landeskog return to Avalanche practice? How much do the Avs take from Lonzo Ball and the Bulls going through the same injury? Can the Avalanche win a Stanley Cup without their captain?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.02.24 Oct 02, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “progress reports” for the Broncos defense as a whole and each position group. Could the Broncos defense improve by creating more turnovers? Is Patrick Surtain the best player at any respective position in the NFL? Zach has a stat for the Broncos defense that is bringing flash backs to the 2015 Broncos defense. Can the Broncos keep up their sack production from these first 4 weeks? Colorado has their biggest home game in years, in two weeks, will ESPN’s Gameday or Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff be in Boulder for the affair? What top tier college football games could CU and Kansas State upend to get a national tv show in town for the game? Zach explains why it might be time to buy stock in Michael Porter Jr. after his tough series to finish the season last year. Can MPJ take a leap in his game this season?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.02.24 Oct 02, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil had out their “progress reports” for the Broncos coaching staff. The guys criticize Sean Payton for his offense and decision making while still crediting him for a strong defense and special teams. How can Payton get the Broncos out of the basement of the NFL in offensive ranks? Is Sean Payton paying too much attention to the offense that its hurting his in-game decision making? We may see a wild situation in college football where two teams could play for a conference championship and a spot in the college football playoff and then play again the following week, Zach fills us in with the details. We wrap up the show with what we heard from Avalanche GM, Chris McFarland, on Gabe Landeskog’s health and how it relates to Lonzo Ball’s injury timeline.

    The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.01.24 Oct 01, 2024

    Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Javonte Williams performance on Sunday and ask if he is “back”. Was Sean Payton not setting up Williams for success or did Javonte need more time to get back to being fully healthy? Is Sean Payton not giving his defensive coordinator enough credit for carrying the Broncos to wins the past two weeks? Where would Audric Estime fit into the Broncos running back room if he was healthy? Would Javonte Williams continue to get opportunities if Estime was healthy? We have breaking news about a former Bronco and fan favorite as well as an update on AFC west foe, Davante Adams and the Raiders. Has Davante Adams played his last down with the Raiders?

    The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.01.24 Oct 01, 2024

    In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a look at the Broncos offense through 4 games and hand out their progress reports. What grade did the guys give Bo Nix, the offensive line, the running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends? Is anyone on the offense not failing? Today’s “Three Count” includes Raider’s HC Antonio Pierce liking a social media post about Davante Adams, viewership from the weekend of college football and the CU/UCF game, and Lonzo Ball returning to the NBA after suffering the same injury as Avs Gabe Landeskog. We finish up the hour with Zach asking if Sean Payton messed up by cutting Tim Patrick. Would Patrick be an asset to this struggling Broncos offense?

    The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.01.24 Oct 01, 2024

    In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil grade Javonte Williams game on Sunday vs the Jets. Javonte had his best game under Sean Payton, would he have had the same opportunity if Audric Estime was healthy? Has Javonte Williams solidified himself as the starting running back for the rest of the season? We have entered the window when Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets can reach a contract extension, when or will we see this extension done? What is Gordon’s value to the Nuggets, and will he take a “hometown discount” to stay in Denver? Zach questions why Sean Payton hasn’t been giving defensive coordinator, Vance Joeseph more credit this season. Is Payton jealous that he is not the reason the Broncos have been winning games? Is Colorado bowl bound after moving to 4-1? What bowl would Zach and Phil be happy to see CU play in?

    The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.01.24 Oct 01, 2024

    In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out report cards for the Broncos offense. What grade did Bo Nix, the offensive line, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends receive? Has the Broncos offensive line lived up to their expectations and amount of money they are making? Should we be happy with the Broncos running game from Sunday or is it only good compared to how bad it was in the first 3 weeks? Does the Broncos receivers deserve a failing grade? We wrap up the show with the question, did Sean Payton make a mistake by letting Tim Patrick go. Would Patrick be more of an offensive weapon than Troy Franklin and Josh Reynolds?

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