The Drive

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Will we get back to our winning ways and go 4-0? We hear from Courtland Sutton and comments on the Broncos pulling their own weight in terms of bringing a championship to Denver like the Avalanche and Nuggets. With Sutton at 886 receiving yards this season, will Sutton be the first Bronco in years to reach the 1,000-yard mark in back-to-back seasons? Who is the better quarterback between Bo Nix and Trevor Lawrence? The guys debate of Lawrence has been a bust compared to what the expectations for him were. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil get off track talking about Phil leaving his credit card in the vending machine again, Zach's underwear, and the guys doing separate laundry from their wives. We pivot back to the Broncos and preview the Broncos and Jaguars game this Sunday. Where do the Broncos and Jags rank in the NFL in passing and rushing offensively and defensively? We react to ESPN's simulation for the NFL playoffs. How does this simulation expect the Broncos to season to end? Today's "Three Count" includes if Sean Payton could bring in Tua to back up Bo Nix next season if Tua is cut, previewing the Rams and Seahawks big Thursday Night Football game, and Joe Burrow's odd and cryptic messages about his future with the Bengals. We react to Jaguars head coach Liam Coen's comments on Bo Nix, the Broncos defense, and more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the dynamics in locker rooms in the different sports and how odd it is that media is allowed in a locker room with the athletes changing. Zach and Phil debate which Bronco would have the best speeches at a Super Bowl parade. We hear from Courtland Sutton and comments on the Broncos pulling their own weight in terms of bringing a championship to Denver like the Avalanche and Nuggets. Who is the better quarterback between Bo Nix and Trevor Lawrence? We preview the Nuggets and Magic game as they face off tonight in Denver. Who is Paolo Banchero and company? Will the Nuggets be able to continue their historic offensive numbers? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the NFL's MVP race and where Bo Nix is expected to finish for the award. What would Nix have to do the rest of the season to jump guys like Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye and Josh Allen? Could Bo do what Drew Brees never did, and win an MVP at some point during his career? How has Sean Payton's odds for Coach of the Year shifted in the last month? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the challenge the Jaguars present. We look at a handful of Broncos that are on the edge of making history with Nik Bonitto needing one more sack to be the second Bronco ever to have back-to-back 13.5 sack seasons, RJ Harvey one touchdown away from being third all-time in rookie Broncos touchdowns, and more. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss CU losing two of their most impactful players and debate where Deion Sanders and the Buffs turn next. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on the Jaguars ability to create turnovers on defense. We hear more from Payton and his thoughts on the Jaguars number one rush defense. How big of a test is ahead for RJ Harvey and the Broncos running back room? Why has Payton leaned into letting Harvey have more carries than Dobbins had earlier in the year? What are the guys looking for from Harvey to finish the season? We react to the news of Buffs Omarion Miller entering the transfer portal. How much of the financial struggles in the Colorado athletic department and lack of revenue share for the players impact Miller's decision to leave CU? What players will Colorado be able to bring into replace their highest producing players from last year? What would bringing in private equity money to CU's athletic department mean for non-revenue sports? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the NFL's MVP race and where Bo Nix is expected to finish for the award. Is it fair to have names like Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye and Josh Allen all ahead of Nix? The guys debate if Nix will have the opportunity to win an MVP during his career. How has Sean Payton's odds for Coach of the Year shifted in the last month? We hear from Payton and his thoughts on "bigger games" coming for the Broncos. Are Payton and the Broncos showing the proper respect to the Jaguars? Today's "Three Count" features Tom Brady listing the Broncos as the number one team in his power rankings, Zach Wilson getting passed over by Quinn Ewers to start in Miami after the Dolphins benched Tua, and Pat Bryant returning to practice after his hamstring injury. Are the Avalanche proving to be in a league of their own after beating the Kraken in Seattle 5-3 and not playing particularly well? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their favorite Christmas movies. Zach and Phil preview the Jaguars as the Broncos get ready to host them this weekend. The guys detail how explosive the Jaguars offense has been since week 8 and how hot they've been, winning their last 5 games. We look at a handful of Broncos that are on the edge of making history with Nik Bonitto needing one more sack to be the second Bronco ever to have back-to-back 13.5 sack seasons, RJ Harvey one touchdown away from being third all-time in rookie Broncos touchdowns, and more. We react to the news of Buffs Omarion Miller entering the transfer portal. How much of the financial struggles in the Colorado athletic department and lack of revenue share for the players impact Miller's decision to leave CU? 

Hour 4

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss if Bo Nix can find himself in the MVP race if the Broncos win out, if the Chiefs dynasty is ending as the Broncos open up their Super Bowl window, and much more. Does Sean Payton need to start being more vocal about the unfair officiating of Riley Moss and his defensive pass interference calls? Phil explains why Moss is having an underrated and breakout season. Did Sunday serve as a reminder for how great Courtland Sutton is and how he can be a legitimate number one receiver? Is Sutton already a top 5 receiver in Broncos history and is he on his way of becoming a Ring of Famer? The guys react to the Nuggets gritty win over the Rockets last night as Jokic fouled out of the game and Peyton Watson was injured early in the game. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the latest projections for the Broncos win total, chances at being the number one seed in the AFC, and much more. Zach announces he has bought tickets to the Broncos Divisional round of the playoffs. How have the expectations for the Broncos shifted with how well they've played this season and put themselves in position for playoff success? Today's "Three Count" features a look at the 2023 and 2024 5 star quarterbacks as 7 of the 8 have entered the transfer portal except Arch Manning as he announced he will return to Texas for 2026, previewing the Avalanche and Kraken game tonight. We react to Collin Cowherd's switch up from a month ago, suggesting Sean Payton and the Broncos could find a new quarterback in place for Bo Nix, to now comparing him to Steve Young. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the NBA midseason tournament and the rivalry bubbling between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Where do the Nuggets fit into the NBA landscape with these two young NBA teams? Does Sean Payton need to start being more vocal about the unfair officiating of Riley Moss and his defensive pass interference calls? Is Riley Moss having an underrated breakout season? Did Sunday serve as a reminder for how great Courtland Sutton is and how he can be a legitimate number one receiver? Is Sutton already a top 5 receiver in Broncos history and is he on his way of becoming a Ring of Famer? The guys react to the Nuggets gritty win over the Rockets last night as Jokic fouled out of the game and Peyton Watson was injured early in the game. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix and the Broncos after their huge win over the Packers. Did Nix finally do enough to prove to the guys he is the Broncos franchise quarterback? Zach and Phil detail all the moments from Sunday's game where Nix went above the x's and o's to elevate his team. Phil recounts his time at the Broncos game as the Broncos Legend of the Game, on the field hyping up the crowd and getting a tribute video. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix and comparing his season to when he ran a half marathon. What are the similarities and differences to Nix and Drew Brees' personalities? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil giving out their "game balls" after another Broncos win. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix's comments on why he's able to play so well in these big games, how Sean Payton is able to get the best out of himself, and how the Broncos home crowd helped the team. Phil explains how Nix is as the leader of the Broncos locker room and bridging the players and coaching staff. Phil recounts his time at the Broncos game as the Broncos Legend of the Game, on the field hyping up the crowd and getting a tribute video. We react to the news of Broncos safety Brandon Jones being placed on IR and we hear from Sean Payton and the Broncos being able to outlast the Packers with tempo and using the elevation to their advantage. What did the guys make of the up and down nature of the Broncos defense in yesterday's game? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix and the Broncos after their huge win over the Packers. Did Nix finally do enough to prove to the guys he is the Broncos franchise quarterback? Zach and Phil detail all the moments from Sunday's game where Nix went above the x's and o's to elevate his team. Did Sean Payton outcoach Matt LaFleur on Sunday? Today's "Three Count" features the end of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs playing in an AFC title game after they were eliminated from the playoffs yesterday, Phillip Rivers shocking the sports world by nearly beating the Seahawks as two touchdown underdogs, and Fernando Mendoza taking home the 2025 Heisman award over the weekend. Phil shares his thoughts on the Broncos run game in yesterday's game. Can RJ Harvey be trusted as the down to down running back? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the special atmosphere at the Broncos game yesterday as Zach and Phil were in the building. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Packers game as the Broncos came out and sent a message to the country about how real they are as Super Bowl contenders. How have the Broncos been able to continue getting better during their 11-game win streak? Was yesterday Bo Nix's best game as a Bronco? How impressive were Nix's down field passes and touchdown passes? How has Nix stepped up in the last 4 games since JK Dobbins went down with injury? What did the guys make of the up and down nature of the Broncos defense in yesterday's game? 

Hour 4

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. 

Hour 1

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.