The Drive

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Packers game this Sunday and all the details you need to know. Zach shares the history between Sean Payton and Matt LaFleur, the Packers playing in Denver, and LaFleur's impressive record in December. We react to the Broncos latest injury report which included Mike McGlinchy not participating and putting his availability in doubt for this weekend. How would a backup offensive lineman change the gameplan when facing Micah Parsons? We look at the numbers for Jordan Love and his struggles when facing pressure. We look around the NFL and which games are most intriguing to us and will impact the Broncos the most. Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss the impact if Mike McGlinchy isn't able to play, the problems Jordan Love presents to the Broncos defense, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos keys to victory this weekend. Will Bo Nix be able to level up his production and throw for multiple touchdowns? How will Marvin Mims and Evan Engram be utilized and will we see some explosive plays from them? Zach calls his shot for Jaleel McLaughlin to have a big moment in this game. Can the Broncos offense contain Micah Parsons? Today's "Three Count" features the University of Colorado officially approving the expensive hire and contract of offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and what non-Colorado game the guys are looking forward to most this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the importance of this Sunday's game vs the Packers, why Sean Payton has struggled to get Marvin Mims involved on offense, and if RJ Harvey can validate his performance from last week with another solid game this Sunday. 

Hour 1

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the special announcement of Phil being honored at this upcoming Broncos game as the Broncos Legend of the Game. Phil details his history of joining the Broncos as an undrafted free agent, the bittersweet ending to his career in Denver, and now moving on and finding a second career in hosting sports talk radio. Phil explains why this Sunday will serve as closure for his time with the Broncos. We read from the text line and your emotional responses to Phil. We hear from Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and his thoughts on Bo Nix and the Broncos defense. Zach shares just how rare of a matchup we are getting with the number one seed Broncos and number two seed Packers. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to what we learned in Denver sports today. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in their weekly trivia competition with the morning show. How will we follow up our 4-0 performance from last week and how will we compare to the morning show's 4-0 performance from this morning? We hear from Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and react to his thoughts on the Broncos defense and the joint practice from 2024. The guys look at all the similarities between the Broncos Super Bowl 50 team and this year's Broncos team including their eerily similar defensive and offensive stats. Would the guys trade the 2015 Broncos defense for this season's defense? What do the guys make of Pat Bryant missing his second practice this week and cutting Mercedez Lewis from the active roster? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the special announcement of Phil being honored at this upcoming Broncos game as the Broncos Legend of the Game. Phil details his history of joining the Broncos as an undrafted free agent, the bittersweet ending to his career in Denver, and now moving on and finding a second career in hosting sports talk radio. Phil explains why this Sunday will serve as closure for his time with the Broncos. Today's "Three Count" includes an update in the Phillip Rivers situation with the Colts reaching out to Sam Ehlinger but Ehlinger declining to stay on the Broncos practice squad and the twists and turns of the Sherrone Moore cheating situation at the University of Michigan. We preview the Avalanche and Panthers game tonight as the Avs take on the defending Stanley Cup champions. Will this be a game we see the best version of the Avs? How will the power play look tonight? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss parenting and dealing with building their children into their own confident person. Zach and Phil look at all the similarities between the Broncos Super Bowl 50 team and this year's Broncos team including their defensive and offensive stats. Would the guys trade the 2015 Broncos defense for this season's defense? We dive into Evan Engram as he did not impress in last week's game after having the best game of his season vs the Commanders. How can Sean Payton and Bo Nix get Engram more involved to end the season? We react to the Oklahoma City Thunder having a record setting season and how big of a challenge the Nuggets have in front of them to win a championship. What do the Nuggets have to do to overcome such a great team and we preview tonight's Nuggets and Kings game. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the history of 11-2 NFL teams and why the Broncos are on a short list when it comes to a point differential. What does this Broncos team have in common with the other 11-2 teams with similar point differentials? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on being an underdog vs the Packers at home, how special Micah Parsons is and what Jordon Love brings to the Packers offense. We react to the breaking news of Michigan's Sherrone Moore getting fired for cause for allegedly sleeping with a staff member and debate what's next for Michigan. We hear Sean Payton's comments on Bo Nix playing under center more recently. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss potential candidates for the Michigan job and Will's takeaways from Bo Nix and Sean Payton's press conferences today. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at where all the different Broncos players are ranked among NFL Pro-Bowling votes in their positions. Who is the most deserving Bronco for the pro bowl and who is getting snubbed? We dive into the Broncos opponent this upcoming weekend in the Packers. Is this the Broncos toughest test this season? Will this game serve as a Super Bowl preview? The guys react to the Broncos most recent injury report with Ben Powers returning to practice and Pat Bryant not participating today. Zach and Phil then debate on where they are at with Bryant and what he can be. We react to ESPN's Field Yates' mock draft which has the Broncos picking a wide receiver with the 32nd in the first round. Is receiver the top position of need for the Broncos in the offseason? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the history of 11-2 NFL teams and why the Broncos are on a short list when it comes to a point differential. What does this Broncos team have in common with the other 11-2 teams with similar point differentials? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on ____, being an underdog vs the Packers at home, and how important the home crowd will be for the Broncos. How is this year's matchup different than when the two teams faced off in 2023? Today's "Three Count" features if the Chiefs could bench their stars in their meeting with the Broncos on Christmas Day if the Chiefs are eliminated from the playoffs, teams around the MLB showing interest in the Rockies' Brenton Doyle, and the NFL shortening first round draft picks from 10 minutes to 8 minutes. We react to the Avalanche losing another shootout to move to 0-4 in shootouts this season. Why do the uber-talented Avs struggle in overtime and shootouts? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what Denver sports documentaries they would want to see be made with the Stuart Scott documentary dropping today. Will we ever get a behind the scenes look on the Carmelo Anthony or Nolan Arenado trade? Zach and Phil debate inflatable Christmas decorations and then pivot to the Broncos and if the Packers are the toughest test of the season this upcoming weekend. We react to ESPN's Field Yates' mock draft which has the Broncos picking a wide receiver with the 32nd in the first round. Is receiver the top position of need for the Broncos in the offseason? DenverSports.com's James Merilatt joins the show to discuss how believable the Broncos are as Super Bowl contenders. 

Hour 4

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss his biggest takeaway from the Broncos win over the Raiders, RJ Harvey's growth in confidence with running between the tackles, and if there is a bigger role for Marvin Mims on offense. How will the AFC playoff picture shake out with the Chiefs not winning the division for the first time in nearly a decade? Zach and Phil question how Sean Payton can use Marvin Mims more after Mims showed off his explosiveness with a punt return touchdown. Are the Avalanche on a collision course to face off with the Stars in the second round of the playoffs? We preview the Avs and Predators game tonight. Could the hire of Jim Mora shift the balance of relevance in college football in Colorado? How will Deion Sanders respond with his "back against the wall" with how poorly CU performed this season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their conversation on Deion Sanders and how local high school football talent is choosing to go out of state. We pivot to the Broncos and react to the latest projections for their division champion odds, Super Bowl odds, and more. If the Broncos still win the number one seed, would a loss down the stretch be good for the Broncos? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the competition within the AFC west. Today's "Three Count" includes 44-year-old Phillip Rivers signing to the Colts practice squad, Jalen Hurts struggling big time on Monday Night Football with 5 turnovers, the University of Utah nearing a partnership with a hedge fund. Could we be seeing the beginning of a super conference with Notre Dame in talks with the SEC? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche championship aspirations. If the Avs fall short from a Stanley Cup again, will it be time to move on from coach Jared Bednar? The guys rank the Denver sports teams from most likely to win a championship to least. Zach and Phil question how Sean Payton can use Marvin Mims more after Mims showed off his explosiveness with a punt return touchdown. Can the hire of Jim Mora shift the balance of relevance in college football in Colorado? How will Deion Sanders respond with his "back against the wall" with how poorly CU performed this season? How will Mora's plan and Sanders' plan differ from a program and roster building standpoint? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share how confident they are in the Broncos running game going forward without JK Dobbins but RJ Harvey stepping up against the Raiders. We react to the breaking news of the Colts bringing in Phillip Rivers for a workout after Daniel Jones tore his Achillis. What did the guys make of the Broncos defense bottling up Jeanty and getting consistent pressure on the quarterback? Was the ending of the Broncos and Raiders game fishy with Las Vegas kicking a field goal to cover a gambling spread in the final seconds of the game? Was yesterday, a Broncos "dominant" win? We react to the college football playoff bracket being official and Notre Dame opting out of a bowl game after getting "snubbed". We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil handing out their "game balls" after a Broncos win. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos doing it again, winning a one possession game to push their winning streak to 10 straight games. Was this the most well-rounded game the Broncos have played this season? While this was another one possession game, why did yesterday feel different? Is Shedeur Sanders becoming one of the biggest stories in sports after he outdueled the number one pick in Cam Ward? Is Sanders solidifying himself as the future quarterback of the Browns? What did the guys make of Bo Nix's performance yesterday? How do the guys feel about the "dink and dunk" offense of the Broncos and lack of explosive plays? We hear from Nix and his thoughts on the negative connotation with being a "game manager". What did Phil see from RJ Harvey in yesterday's Broncos win? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos win over the Raiders and retaking the driver's seat for the number one seed in the AFC. What was the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? How confident are the guys in the Broncos run game after RJ Harvey had his best day on the ground this season? Will the Harvey and the run game be able to repeat this type of performance vs a quality team in Green Bay? What did the guys make of the Broncos defense bottling up Jeanty and getting consistent pressure on the quarterback? How important was Marvin Mims' punt return TD and how can Sean Payton get him more involved on offense? Today's "Three Count" features the controversial ending to the Broncos game with the Raiders covering a gambling spread on the final play of the game, the Nuggets winning their 10th straight road game, and the Avs going 2-0 over the weekend. We react to the college football playoff bracket being official and Notre Dame opting out of a bowl game after getting "snubbed". 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Dover's time at the Big 10 championship watching Indiana win. Zach details the turnaround Cignetti has done at IU and shares about his experience at the Rocky Mountain Showdown for basketball this weekend. Zach and Phil react to the Broncos doing it again, winning a one possession game to push their win streak to 10 straight games. With all aspects of the Broncos playing well, why did this game feel different? What did the guys make of Bo Nix's performance yesterday? How do the guys feel about the "dink and dunk" offense of the Broncos and lack of explosive plays? What did Phil see from RJ Harvey in yesterday's Broncos win? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Harvey and the run game. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into the Broncos and Raiders AFC west matchup this upcoming weekend. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Will the Broncos defense be able to hold the Raiders offense without a touchdown? Will RJ Harvey be able to do the heavy lifting for the Broncos run game? We hear from Pete Carroll and his thoughts on the Broncos pass rush. Will we see Bo Nix utilize his legs on Sunday? How will Evan Engram follow up his best game of the season? Will Courtland Sutton be more involved and a number one target? We preview the slate of college football championship games this weekend and pick which games we are most looking forward to. We wrap up the show with Zach and Richie sharing their predictions for the Broncos game this weekend. 

Hour 3

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into the Broncos and Raiders AFC west matchup this upcoming weekend. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Will we see Kris Abrams-Draine continue to substitute in for Riley Moss at times throughout the game? How will Evan Engram follow up his best game of the season? Are the Broncos on "borrowed time" and will all of these close games come back to bite them? How will Bo Nix fare against the zone defense the Raiders like to play? Zach gives us the Broncos playoff and division odds depending on if this weekend result in a win or loss. Today's "Three Count" features Shedeur Sanders being the most trending athlete in 2025 and previewing the slate of college football championship games this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss a health update on Zach Allen, where we're at with RJ Harvey at his point in the season, and if the Broncos are able to blow teams out without a strong run game. 

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Richie listen and react to Netflix's "Elway" documentary trailer. We speak to Elways importance to the city of Denver and how excited they are to see the behind the scenes from Elway and his friends and family. We ask the text line what other Denver sports documentaries they would want to see. We dive into the Broncos and Raiders matchup this upcoming weekend. Zach details how the Broncos are better than the Raiders at every major category offensively and defensively. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Boston sports radio hosts calling Denver a "house of horrors" for the Patriots and the respect they are showing this Broncos defense. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Richie and the guys compete in the weekly trivia competition. After a bye week for Thanksgiving, will we be able to match the morning show's 4-0 performance from today? Zach and Richie react to Courtland Sutton surpassing 6,000 yards in the Broncos win over the Commanders. Zach questions why Troy Franklin is receiving a bulk of the targets over Sutton, even though he is out producing Franklin. We react to Jamal Murray's impressive 52-point game last night in a Nuggets win. Has Murray answered the "haters" by coming into this season in shape and playing well from the start? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie react to the text line's suggestions for what Denver sports documentaries they would want to see get made. We pivot to the Broncos and dive into the Broncos and Raiders matchup this upcoming weekend. Zach details how the Broncos are better than the Raiders at every major category offensively and defensively. Do "style points" matter for the Broncos on Sunday? What went wrong in the previous matchup this season? Today's "Three Count" includes rumors of Colorado bringing in a new hot shot offensive coordinator and play caller, previewing the Avalanche and Islanders game tonight, and Russell Wilson joining the CBS broadcast as a guest analyst during the Giants bye week. We react to a Boston sports radio station discussing the "house of horrors" Denver has been for the Patriots in the playoffs and the respect they are showing this Broncos defense. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Richie cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes as we look forward to next season. How bad of a spot is Sanders in, as he heads into a must-win season without top recruiting from high school players and having to rely on the transfer portal to turn the program around? Zach and Richie react to Courtland Sutton surpassing 6,000 yards in the Broncos win over the Commanders. Is Sutton becoming an underrated all-time Bronco? We react to Jamal Murray's impressive 52-point game last night in a Nuggets win. Has Murray answered the "haters" by coming into this season in shape and playing well from the start? We react to the "Elway" Netflix documentary trailer dropping. The guys discuss how excited they are to see the behind the scenes from Elways career and what more they will learn about him through this documentary. What other Denver athletes deserve a documentary? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into Bo Nix's stats this season and the two different versions of him we've seen this season. We hear from Nix and if being clutch is something he always had or grew in to. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on how important games are this time of the year. We react to the Rockies hiring Josh Byrnes as their new general Manager. With Brynes' great track record as an evaluator of talent, is there reason to be optimistic about the Rockies' future? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Bo Nix addressing the haters when it comes to their 10-2 record, Walker Monfort running the show for the Rockies, and Mike Shanahan having to wait another year to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. 

Hour 3

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into Bo Nix's stats this season and the two different versions of him we've seen this season. How is Nix able to turn it on so much in the clutch moments of games? Are the Broncos able to win a Super Bowl with this version of Bo Nix? How will the lack of run game impact Nix as the season progresses? Today's "Three Count" features the historic start to the NBA season the Oklahoma City Thunder are having and what that history tells us, the Clippers and Chris Paul parting ways after clashing with Ty Lue and the organization, and the high viewership from the Chiefs and Cowboys Thanksgiving game. We react to the Rockies hiring Josh Byrnes as their new general Manager. With Byrnes' great track record as an evaluator of talent, is there reason to be optimistic about the Rockies' future? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Richie cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets and their lack of defensive prowess with their first time head coach, David Adelman. Is it worth the risk of playing Jamal Murray tonight in Indiana or wait until he is fully healthy to make sure, he doesn't join Gordon and Braun as starters missing extended time? Zach and Richie debate if Sunday's performance from Evan Engram was something we will continue to see or if it was a "flash in the pan"? We react to the historic run the Avalanche are on with only one regulation loss in their first 26 games. What kind of pace is Nathan MacKinnon on as far as points and goals go this season? What version of the Nuggets will we see in Indiana tonight? Will they be able to take care of business vs a lesser than opponent? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss their concerns for the Broncos and their championship hopes. Could JK Dobbins return from injury to the Broncos if they make a deep playoff run? We react to the breaking news of the University of Colorado's athletic department's record financial losses. How much pressure is on Deion Sanders to win big next season with the amount of commitment the school has made to the program? The guys react to the Broncos adding Elijah Moore to their practice squad to add depth to their wide receiver room as they look to make a playoff push. How would the guys feel about a potential Broncos and Patriots playoff matchup? Would the Broncos defense be able to throw off potential MVP candidate Drake Maye? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to dispute Phil saying Dobbins should not return this season and risk further injury. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the Broncos legitimacy as Super Bowl contenders, why Sean Payton is behind many other coaches for the NFL's Coach of the Year award, and if we should be concerned with the Broncos defensive performance on Sunday Night Football. Zach and Phil question if Sean Payton is being disrespected with how unlikely he is to win the Coach of the Year award and debate if Payton is the best coach we have here in Denver sports. How concerned are the guys with the Nuggets recent four-game home losing streak? Zach questions if David Adelman has the respect of the Nuggets locker room for them to play hard for an 82-game season. We dive into the Broncos and react to the latest projections for their playoff odds, Super Bowl odds and more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to discuss the record setting financial losses the University of Colorado is taking on this year. How much pressure is on Deion Sanders to win big next season with the amount of commitment the school has made to the program? We pivot to the Broncos and react to the latest projections for their playoff odds, Super Bowl odds and more. Today's "Three Count" includes the Broncos signing Elijah Moore to the practice squad to add depth to the WR for their playoff push, the Patriots continuing their win streak and our thoughts on if they match up with the Broncos in the playoffs, and CU Basketball off to their best start in 50+ years at 8-0. We dive through the details of Jim Mora's contract with Colorado State and hear from his opening press contract on why he wanted to be a Ram and what we will see from his team. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Abdul Carter's rumored reason why he didn't play on the first drive and then take a left turn talking about aliens. Zach and Phil react to where Sean Payton is currently ranked for the NFL's Coach of the Year award. The guys speculate why Payton is behind so many other coaches for the award and debate if Payton is the best coach we have here in Denver sports. How concerned are the guys with the Nuggets recent four-game home losing streak? Zach explains why we should not brush this losing streak off with saying "the Nuggets aren't healthy right now" and points out that they're losing to bad teams and teams that are also missing starting players. We react to the breaking news of the University of Colorado's athletic department's record financial losses.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down what the biggest play in the game was for the Broncos. Zach goes on a tangent about Alex Singleton after all he has battled through including playing in Canada, tearing his ACL, and having cancer. How encouraging was it to see Evan Engram have one of his best games as a Bronco? We look around the wild weekend in the NFL with Chiefs, Ravens and more all losing. Will the Giants be able to help the Broncos with a win tonight over the Patriots? We wrap up the show with a look at the betting odds for teams to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl and Zach and Phil hand out their "game balls" after a Broncos win. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the Broncos win on Sunday Night Football and the stats behind the Broncos close games this season. What was the biggest play of the game for Phil and Zach? Phil breaks down the Broncos running game we saw from the Broncos last night. Zach explains why he was not impressed with that aspect of the game and why he's still hesitant to call RJ Harvey a starting running back. Are we making too much out of the absence of JK Dobbins? The guys grade Bo Nix's performance as he and the offense were able to step up with the defense not playing their best. Phil praises Nix for his incredible touchdown throw to Courtland Sutton as well as getting so many different Broncos involved in the game. Zach points out how even the Broncos introductions show how mature of a team they have here in Denver. What did the guys make of the Broncos defense and their inability to limit the Commanders rushing attack? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to yet another close Broncos win on Sunday Night Football. We look at the AFC playoff picture and debate if the Broncos should be worried about any of the other teams they would potentially face. We detail the wackiness from last night's game that included overtime, batted balls, and huge calls from the referees. Zach explains why he was encouraged with Evan Engram's performance. What did Phil make of the Broncos run game? Today's "Three Count" features Jerry Jeudy getting animated on the sidelines at Shedeur Sanders, former Bronco Shelby Harris calling Juan Jennings a bad word, and CU finishing the season 1-8 in the conference for the second time in three years under Deion Sanders. We preview the Giants and Patriots game tonight and debate if the Giants will give the Broncos some help towards the number one seed with a win. We react to the wild weekend in the NFL with the Chiefs and Colts losing. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how the Broncos continue to ride this rollercoaster this season and win close games. Is it fair for people across the country to consider the 10-2 Broncos, frauds? Zach and Phil breakdown how the Broncos have outperformed their expectations and overcome so many different situations this season, coming from behind in many of their wins. We grade Bo Nix's performance from last night and hear Sean Payton's thoughts on his quarterback's play. How do the guys weigh Nix's inconsistencies with him playing his best football in the biggest moments. What did the guys make of the Broncos defense? Why was the Broncos pass rush not as effective as we've seen and allowing so many rush yards? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos and Commanders big Sunday Night Football game this upcoming weekend. We dive into who the Commanders are this season and why we shouldn't overlook them as they have fallen short to pretty good teams during their losing streak. We react to the Broncos signing Luke Wattenberg to a contract extension and what having all of the starting offensive lineman locked up for years can mean to the Broncos success. We question why the Broncos haven't signed John Franklin-Meyers to an extension yet. We preview the huge weekend in college football and pick winners in the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl, The Game, and more. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss which non-Colorado related football game they are most looking forward to watching this weekend and make their predictions for the Broncos game on Sunday. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on Patrick Surtain returning to the team, the Broncos running game, and how the weather conditions could factor into Sunday's game. Will Payton turn to Jaleel McLaughlin more this weekend? Should we expect a lower scoring game vs the Commanders? We react to Colorado State hiring Jim Mora from UConn to be the next head coach. We explain why Mora was a homerun hire for the program and dive into what he has built in Storrs, Connecticut. We preview the Colorado Buffaloes final game of the 2025 season as they take on Kansas State. What kind of effort will CU play with, with no bowl game on the horizon? In honor of Thanksgiving, we share what we are thankful for in Denver sports and in our personal lives. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share the good news from Broncos practice today in Patrick Surtain returning to practice. We dive into who the Commanders are this season and why we shouldn't overlook them as they have fallen short to pretty good teams during their losing streak. Do the guys have a problem with Bo Nix hopping back on social media after playing well vs the Chiefs? We breakdown the dynamic between Dan Quinn and the Broncos where he has interviewed to be the head coach in Denver twice. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos signing Luke Wattenberg and Malcolm Roach to contract extensions and sharing what they bring to the Broncos and Denver University being awarded the "Mid Major of the week" after beating CSU. We preview the Avalanche and Sharks game as the Avs go for 10 wins in a row. The guys speculate why Mackenzie Blackwood would be starting tonight in net over Wedgewood.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil and Will. The guys discuss if people would respect a Broncos Super Bowl if they don't go through the tough test of Kansas City in the playoffs. Zach and Phil react to the Broncos making some surprising contract extensions mid-season with Luke Wattenberg and Malcolm Roach. Phil explains why it's important for the Broncos to spend money on their roster now while Bo Nix is on a rookie contract while Zach points out how great the new ownership has been about taking care of their homegrown players that deserve new contracts. We react to Colorado State hiring Jim Mora from UConn to be the next head coach. We explain why Mora was a homerun hire for the program and dive into what he has built in Storrs, Connecticut. In honor of Thanksgiving, we share what we are thankful for in Denver sports. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on his self-scout for the Broncos during the bye week and what they need to do better. Will they fix their penalties issue we've seen in the first 11 games of the season? Can the Broncos take their already great defense to another level and add more takeaways? Zach calls his shot for Jaleel McLaughlin to take over as the Broncos starting running back to finish the season. Will Pat Bryant continue on his trajectory of being a contributor for the Broncos? In honor of "Hot Take Tuesday", we react to the text line's hot takes including where Vance Joesph will be coaching next season, JuJu transferring from Colorado, and more. We wrap up the show what we learned today in Denver sports including the Avalanche receiving the "+A" at the quarter mark of the season. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the biggest question marks for the Broncos as they head out of the bye, if Jaquan McMillian and the Broncos will agree to a contract extension, and how the Broncos can continue to lean into their strength of running the ball without JK Dobbins. Who are the biggest threats to the Broncos in the AFC? We react to Sean Payton's comments on Wil Lutz contract extension and speculate which other Broncos are in line for an extension that don't already have one. We react to JuJu Lewis and Deion Sanders announcing Lewis will not play in the Buffaloes final game of the season to preserve his redshirt season. Is this the right move for CU and Lewis' long term college career? We give Peyton Watson his credit after another great performance last night and debate if Watson could be playing himself into a bigger role for the Nuggets?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on his self scout for the Broncos during the bye week and what they need to do better. Will they fix their penalties issue we've seen in the first 11 games of the season? Can the Broncos take their already great defense to another level and add more takeaways? Zach calls his shot for Jaleel McLaughlin to take over as the Broncos starting running back to finish the season. Today's "Three Count" includes Von Miller's comments on calling the Broncos and wanting to be part of the team but not being the right fit, Alex Singleton's pathology results coming back clear from cancer and hoping to play this Sunday, and the reaction to Jokic's behind the back spinning assist last night. We share our hot takes for today's "Hot Take Tuesday". 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil and Will. The guys discuss the possible playoff paths for the Broncos and if the "national media" will respect a path that doesn't include the top teams in the AFC. Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on Wil Lutz contract extension and speculate which other Broncos are in line for an extension that don't already have one. We recap the Nuggets win on the road in Memphis and give Peyton Watson his credit after another great performance. Could Watson be playing himself into a starting role for the Nuggets? We react to JuJu Lewis and Deion Sanders announcing Lewis will not play in the Buffaloes final game of the season to preserve his redshirt season. Is this the right move for CU and Lewis' long term college career?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and how this weekend's NFL games impacted their standing in the AFC. Are the Chiefs about to go on a run and be in the mix for a wild card seed? Will the Broncos be able to turn around the penalty issue we've seen this season? Will Vance Joseph's defense to finish the year strong? How will the Broncos overcome their lack of a run game without JK Dobbins? We react to Yahoo Sports' article detailing every NFL contender's biggest flaw with the Broncos being Bo Nix. We dive into the incredible run the Avalanche are on with their last loss coming at the beginning of November. Are the Avs head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the NHL? We wrap up the show with recapping the Colorado Buffaloes most recent loss, this one coming to Arizona State with the Sun Devils running for 355 rushing yards. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap Phil and Dante's time at Folsom Field over the weekend for the Colorado and Arizona State game. Zach details how bad the Buffs defense was and how many yards they gave up on the ground. How concerning was the lack of attendance for the game? Why did Colorado not publicize Coach Mac's statue going up over the weekend? We discuss the result of the Chiefs and Colts game and how it relates to the Broncos playoff picture. What did the guys make of Shedeur Sanders' first start in the NFL coming in a Browns victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas? What will Shedeur make of his opportunity with more practices and reps to come with the first team offense? We react to the Nuggets beating the Rockets for their best win of the season but losing Aaron Gordon for an extended period of time with a hamstring injury. On the other side, how disappointing was the loss to a bad Sacramento team?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Yahoo Sports' article detailing every NFL contender's biggest flaw. What do the guys make of Bo Nix being listed as the team's biggest flaw? Is it fair to place the blame on inconsistent offense on Nix? Are the Broncos penalties a bigger problem for the team than anything else? Should Sean Payton have given the team the entire week off during the bye? Will Vance Joseph's defense to finish the year strong? Today's "Three Count" features the Rockies retaining Warren Schaffer as their manager after being the interim manager last year, Josh Allen taking a show at CSU in his Wyoming jersey retirement speech, and former Nugget Rodney Rodgers passing away at the age of 54. We dive into the incredible run the Avalanche are on with their last loss coming at the beginning of November.