The Drive

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the dynamics around Zach as he is a Bills and Broncos fan. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of the Bills struggling run defense and how much of that will include Bo Nix running the ball? Will this season be considered a disappointment if the Broncos aren't able to win on Saturday with all the factors pointing in their favor?  We recap the wild wildcard weekend in the NFL the past few days. What was the guy's favorite game of the weekend? Why have Justin Herbert and the Chargers struggles so much in the playoffs? Zach shares the stats on all the close games and lead changes we saw in the first round of the playoffs. We wrap up the show reacting to Drew Sanders potentially returning for the playoffs and how the Broncos need to take advantage of the position they're in and beat the Bills. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos divisional round matchup with the Buffalo Bills next Saturday. How much will last year's playoffs benefit the Broncos this year? Do the guys agree with Tony Dungey and his complaints about teams having to play on short rest during the playoffs? Zach describes his torn fandom between the Broncos and Bills and how he wishes this was not the matchup. We react to the NFL's All-Pro teams being announced which featured 6 Broncos between the first and second teams. Was Nik Bonitto snubbed from this honor? We look into the Broncos defense and debate what they will have to do for the Broncos to beat the Bills and go on a Super Bowl run. Will the Broncos defense be able to create more turnovers than we saw during the regular season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the wild wildcard round we saw in the NFL playoffs this weekend. Will Josh Allen be the best quarterback the Broncos defense has faced this season? How was the Rams and Panthers game so much closer than everyone assumed it would be? How impressive was Caleb Williams leading an all-time comeback in his playoff debut? Did we overestimate the Chargers after they looked terrible against the Patriots? Phil explains why he would be open to AJ Brown becoming a Bronco in the future. Today's "Three Count" features if Drew Sanders can be a contributor after being activated for return from injury, the Avalanche steamrolling the Blue Jackets 4-0 over the weekend to extend their home hot streak, and Dante apologizing to Zach after defending Dan Lanning and Oregon vs Indiana. We react to the Nuggets pulling off another win without Jokic with Watson, Hardway Jr. and Nnaji all balling out. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Zach's torn fandom between the Broncos and Bills as they get set to face off against each other in the divisional round next Saturday. Zach and Phil react to the wild wildcard round of the NFL playoffs we saw this weekend, with all the close games and lead changes. We react to the NFL's All-Pro teams being announced which featured 6 Broncos between the first and second teams. Was Nik Bonitto snubbed from this honor? Zach shares the stats behind Bolles and Meinerz being named to this honor. We look into the Broncos defense and debate what they will have to do for the Broncos to beat the Bills and go on a Super Bowl run. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Richie play a game called "JK or Neh" where the guy's debate if they would bring back JK Dobbins for a fully healthy playoff run in exchange of a current Bronco on the team. How important would it be for the Broncos to have a reliable down in and down out running back during the playoffs? Would the guys prefer Dobbins or Courtland Sutton for a deep playoff run? We preview tonight's Peach Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinal between Indiana and Oregon. Will Indiana be able to beat Oregon for the second time this season and reach the championship? Zach shares the stats from the first meeting and what you need to know ahead of the matchup. We wrap up the show with Dante and Zach having a heated debate on Dan Lanning and Curt Cignetti. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments from today's press conference on Dre Greenlaw and JK Dobbins' injury updates and if the Broncos had a more conservative offense the past 2 weeks because of the opponents. We preview all the matchups taking place this weekend in the Wildcard round of the NFL playoffs. The guys rank and debate the AFC playoff teams based on their defenses. Fromer Denver Bronco and Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss which teams he would most and least want to face in the divisional round, his confidence in the Broncos offense after sputtering the last few weeks and having ups and downs through the season, and if Sean Payton is the best head coach in the AFC playoffs. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the textlines' thoughts on who the Broncos MVP was this season. We play a game called "JK or Neh" where the guy's debate if they would bring back JK Dobbins for a fully healthy playoff run in exchange of a current Bronco on the team. How important would it be for the Broncos to have a reliable down in and down out running back during the playoffs? Today's "Three Count" features all the teams with unlikely odds to make the NFL playoffs going into the year overcoming the odds and high loss totals from a year ago to do so, the Avalanche running away with an 8-2 win over the Senators last night at Ball Arena, and recapping the incredible college football playoffs semifinal last night between Miami and Ole Miss. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how likely a JK Dobbins return could be, the procedures for Vance Joseph interviewing for head coach openings, and more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Richie. The guys preview tonight's College Football Playoff semifinal between Indiana and Oregon. Zach goes in depth why Indiana will run away with tonight's contest and why Curt Cignetti could be the next Nick Saben in college football. Zach and Phil rank and debate the AFC layoff teams based on their defenses. Where do the Broncos land on the list? We look ahead at the Broncos potential matchups in the divisional round and try to guess if the Broncos would be underdogs or favorites to these teams and by how many points.  We react to the local Broncos media voting Nik Bonitto as the team's MVP this season, do the guys agree with their results?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Nuggets and how surprising their performances have been while hobbled with injury. Will Jokic's absence create a more well-rounded team? The guys rank the coaches in the AFC playoffs and debate where Sean Payton falls on the list. Have some of the younger coaches in the NFL already proven more than a Super Bowl champion like Mike Tomlin? We preview tonight's college football playoff semifinal between Ole Miss and Miami. Will Miami's defense continue their dominance or will Trinidad Chambliss be able to overcome like he did against Georgia? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to debate if we will see JK Dobbins return to the Broncos during this playoff run and would if it be worth it to him to risk injury by pushing an early return. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. How will we do after two weeks off with for the holidays? We preview tonight's college football playoff semifinal between Ole Miss and Miami. Will Miami's defense continue their dominance or will Trinidad Chambliss be able to overcome like he did against Georgia? We hear from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky and his thoughts on Bo Nix and compare his comments to Phil's yesterday. Is Bo Nix a top NFL quarterback when the pressure is on and his team is down? We dive into the Nuggets and the impressive jump Payton Watson has taken this season. Will the Nuggets be able to open up enough cap space to sign him to a contract extension this off season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their rankings of the coaches in the AFC playoffs. We react to Joel Klatt's comments on the Broncos being a "paper tiger" as the number one seed. Are the Broncos any different than the other AFC teams with a questionable resume? Phil explains why the Broncos injuries stacking up could be cause for concern for the team's playoff run. Today's "Three Count" includes the Broncos and Chiefs game in week 11 being a top 5 watched game during the NFL season, and Miami moving on from Mike McDaniel after a 7-10 season with lots of distractions surrounding the team. We react to Vance Joseph and Davis Webb interviewing for head coach openings this week. Is Webb ready for a head coaching job after not being a coordinator yet? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Richie. The guys preview the Fiesta Bowl tonight between Ole Miss and Miami. Will Miami continue to dominate with their defense or will Trinidad Chambliss shine again like he did against Georgia's defense? Zach and Phil go down a rabbit hole and debate if Drake Maye is a "franchise quarterback" in year two after being in contention for the league's MVP. The guys rank the coaches in the AFC playoffs and debate where Sean Payton falls on the list. Have some of the younger coaches in the NFL proven more than a Super Bowl champion like Mike Tomlin? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the quarterbacks in the AFC playoffs and debate where Bo Nix fits in the rankings. Is Josh Allen head-and-shoulders ahead of the rest of the group? Is Aaron Rodgers still a threat at his old age? Will Justin Herbert finally break through with a playoff win? Has Drake Maye proved enough by being an MVP candidate in his second year? Will Trevor Lawrence continue his hot streak into the playoffs? Is Bo Nix on par with CJ Stroud after Stroud has made the playoffs in each of his first 3 seasons? We hear from Nix and his thought process on running during games. Will we see an uptick in Nix's running during a win-or-go home playoff game? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the good news with Nikola Jokic's recovery for his knee injury and the Avalanche being chosen to participate in the NHL's "Winter Classic". 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back at Bo Nix in week 18 and the amount of rushing yards he had during the game. Will We see Nix continue to run throughout the game to move the chains and pick up key first downs? We hear from Nix and his thought process on running during games. We hear from multiple Broncos players and their plans for the bye week. How do the guys feel about the professional mindset the players are having about resting and getting their body right for a playoff run? Zach and Phil preview the Broncos potential matchups in the divisional round and rank the teams they would want to face from most to least.  Does a banged-up Josh Allen still scare the guys? The Nuggets pulled off an all-time upset in their last game, will they be able to do the same in Boston tonight? Will Jokic be able to return to the Nuggets in time to qualify for the MVP award?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the quarterbacks in the AFC playoffs and debate where Bo Nix fits in the rankings. Is Josh Allen head-and-shoulders ahead of the rest of the group? Is Aaron Rodgers still a threat at his old age? Will Justin Herbert finally break through with a playoff win? Has Drake Maye proved enough by being an MVP candidate in his second year? Will Trevor Lawrence continue his hot streak into the playoffs? Is Bo Nix on par with CJ Stroud after Stroud has made the playoffs in each of his first 3 seasons? Today's "Three Count" features Davis Webb interviewing for the Las Vegas Raiders for the head coach opening and the crazy story in Washington with their quarterback signing a contract and now wanting to enter the transfer portal. We react to the breaking news of the Avalanche being named as the opponent for the Utah Mammoth in the "Winter Classic" next year. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their party days and Zach shares the details from his stories from Preakness in Baltimore when he was in his young 20's. Zach and Phil preview the Broncos potential matchups in the divisional round and rank the teams they would want to face from most to least. Does a banged-up Josh Allen still scare the guys? Will the Texans defense be too much for this struggling Broncos offense? The Nuggets pulled off an all-time upset in their last game, will they be able to do the same in Boston tonight? Who will be out on the court tonight for the Nuggets as they continue to fight and play through injury? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day in John Harbaugh getting fired by the Ravens today after missing the playoffs and a fractured relationship with star quarterback Lamar Jackson. What team would be the best fit for Harbaugh's next stop as a head coach? Could a team like the Bills, Steelers or Buccaneers be interested in Harbaugh even with currently having a head coach? Would the guys rather have John Harbaugh than Sean Payton as the Broncos coach? We speculate if Vance Joseph will find himself as a head coach in the NFL next season and which team would be the best fit for him. Could Joseph's interviews be distracting for the Broncos playoff run? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the toughest teams in the AFC and who the guys would most want to see come to Denver in the divisional round. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss what's next for the Ravens after firing John Harbaugh, the most appealing head coaching openings across the NFL, and much more. How much did the fracture between Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh's relationship lead to this decision? We speculate if Vance Joseph will find himself as a head coach in the NFL next season and which team would be the best fit for him. How important is it for Deion Sanders to nail the next two weeks while the transfer portal is open? We break down who CU has already added in the portal. We react to the Nuggets pulling off one of the biggest upset wins in Denver sports history, winning as 14.5-point underdogs in Philadelphia. How were the Nuggets able to win without all five of their starters? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the quarterbacks in the AFC playoffs and debate where Bo Nix is ranked out of the seven. We have breaking news as John Harbaugh has been fired from the Ravens. Could we see another Harbaugh join the AFC west and become the next coach of the Raiders? Should the Ravens have chosen Harbaugh over Lamar Jackson amid their fractured relationship? Today's "Three Count" includes the pressure on Lamar Jackson next season now that he got his coach fired, the New York Jets making NFL history but not recording a single interception all season, and a conspiracy theory on if Bill Belichick could return to the NFL. We react to Gabe Landeskog going down with an injury over the weekend and debate if Landeskog should participate in the Olympics when he returns from injury. How will the Avs deal with their first adversity of the season?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets miraculous upset over the 76ers last night and debate if Payton Watson is worth the Nuggets going into the 2nd apron for if they re-sign him in the off season. Should the Nuggets have given Watson a contract extension instead of Christian Braun? Zach and Phil react to the latest projections for the Broncos to reach the AFC title game, the Super Bowl, and more. We react to the Nuggets pulling off one of the biggest upset wins in Denver sports history, winning as 14.5-point underdogs in Philadelphia. Zach breaks down how the Nuggets were able to win without all 5 of their starters and who stepped up. How important is it for Deion Sanders to nail the next two weeks while the transfer portal is open? We break down who CU has already added in the portal. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their biggest takeaways from the Broncos and Chargers game yesterday. We acknowledge the positives that came from yesterday's game but share our concerns with Bo Nix and the Broncos offense. Was Sean Payton holding back the Broncos offensive game plan and being too "vanilla" for the offense to be successful? We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on the offensive struggles with not being "up" for the game when facing a backup quarterback. We hear from Sean Payton and his funny run in with a Denver sports media member, never being happy with the Broncos performances, and the importance of being the number one seed in the playoffs. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil handing out their "game balls" for the Broncos after their win. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix's performance in yesterday's Broncos game. What did the guys make of Bo Nix yelling at Sean Payton on the sideline during the game? We hear from Nix and his thoughts on being the "overdogs" and learning from the playoffs last year. We react to the Broncos winning yesterday and securing the number one seed in the AFC. While securing the one seed was a huge positive, we discuss all the concerns we still have with the team as they head into the playoffs. What did the guys make of the Broncos defense and finally busting through with creating turnovers? Who stood out on the Broncos defense? We breakdown the Broncos run game and debate how confident we are in the running backs and if JK Dobbins could return to the team during the playoffs. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their biggest takeaways from the Broncos and Chargers game yesterday. We acknowledge the positives that came from yesterday's game but share our concerns with Bo Nix and the Broncos offense. Was the Broncos offensive game plan too vanilla for the offense to be successful? Has the Broncos offensive line regressed during the season? Today's "Three Count" features reports that Vance Joseph will interview with multiple NFL teams for their head coaching openings, Gabe Landeskog going down with an injury in this weekends game vs the Panthers, and Michael Porter Jr. going off with 27 points and 11 rebounds in a Nets win over his former team in the Nuggets. We react to the viewership from the college football playoff quarterfinals and preview the NFL wildcard weekend matchups. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos securing the number one seed in the AFC despite the Broncos offense struggling yet again. How confident are the guys in the Broncos divisional round playoff game coming off back-to-back ugly wins? Zach and Phil debate if Sean Payton was holding back the offense to not give away play calls ahead of the playoffs? We breakdown the Broncos run game and the guys advocate for Jaleel McLaughlin to get more opportunities with his recent spike in production. What did the guys make of the strength of the Broncos in their defense. Should Nik Bonitto have had an even bigger day than he did? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos defense taking the ball away from the other team. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown what Broncos players will have incentives on the line this weekend and Phil explains the dynamic with incentives between the player and the organization. Why has Jonothan Cooper's sack production slowed down so much in the second half of the season? Will Sean Payton get Bo Nix to 4,000-yards for the season? Will Jaleel McLaughlin continued to be featured this weekend? Zach shares the three things all of Broncos Country should be looking for in Sunday's game against the Chargers. We wrap up the show previewing the Nuggets and Nets game as Michael Porter Jr. will face off against his old team and sharing their predictions for the Broncos and Chargers game. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation with our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis. Zach questions Mike's comments from a piece with Von Miller missing meetings, a health update on Dre Greenlaw, and more. We react to the quarterfinal games in the college football playoff which included Indiana blowing out Alabama and debating which upset was more surprising with Ohio State and Georgia both losing. How were the Nuggets able to beat the Raptors in Toronto without 4 of their 5 starters? How impressed have the guys been with Spencer Jones this season? What will the Nuggets do at center with Jonas Valanciunas being sidelined for the foreseeable future? Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss if the Broncos will win with "style points" on Sunday, if there's a concern in getting a bye in the playoffs, and more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Nuggets and debate if Denver should have paid Peyton Watson instead of Christian Braun last off season and if it is worth it for the nuggets to go into the second apron to pay Watson now. We pivot to the Broncos and breakdown what players will have incentives on the line this weekend. Phil explains the dynamic with incentives between the player and the organization. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos updated projections for the AFC title game and Super Bowl, fun facts from the College Football Playoff's final four teams, and which NFL game we are most looking forward to this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Mike is looking for "style points" on Sunday, the concerns with the Broncos sack numbers going down, and more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys if they expect "style points" out of the Broncos this weekend to build momentum heading into the postseason. Zach and Phil preview the Broncos and Chargers matchup this weekend and Zach shares the three things we should be looking for during the game including if RJ Harvey can extend his touchdown streak to 6 games. We react to the quarterfinal games in the college football playoff which included Indiana blowing out Alabama, Miami pulling off their second upset in a row now taking down Ohio State, and more. How were the Nuggets able to beat the Raptors in Toronto without 4 of their 5 starters? What will the Nuggets look like going forward now that Jonas Valanciunas is out for the foreseeable future? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to preview the College Football Playoff with tomorrow night's Sugar Bowl. Will Ole Miss's lack of head finally come back to bite them as they face one of the best coaches in college football in Kirby Smart. What has been the biggest surprise in Denver sports in 2025? We debate between Bo Nix's second half comeback proving he is a franchise quarterback, Gabe Landeskog returning to the ice to be an impact player after missing 3 years, and much more. Who was the biggest disappointment in Denver sports in 2025? We wrap up the show discussing who in Denver sports, the guys are buying stock in for 2026, including Jim Mora and Troy Franklin. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back at the year of 2025 and summarize each of the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche and Rockies years. How have the Broncos changed from the beginning of this year to now? Will 2026 be less chaotic then 2025? Today's "Three Count" features the crazy viewership numbers for the NBA on Christmas Day, SGA's MVP odds soaring after news of Nikola Jokic's injury, and previewing the Nuggets first of many games tonight without Jokic as the Nuggets travel to Toronto. We preview the remaining College Football Playoff games. Will Indiana be able to overcome the pedigree of Alabama? Zach explains why he expects #1 Indiana to take care of business and win by double digits in a rainy Rose Bowl. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Will. The guys discuss the path for the Broncos to the Super Bowl and if the guys would be rooting for the easiest path possible? Zach and Phil debate who the scariest team in the AFC is outside of the Broncos. Are the Charges a sneaky team to watch out for in the playoffs with Jim Harbaugh's success against Sean Payton? We preview tonight and tomorrow's quarterfinal games of the College Football Playoffs. Will Miami's defense keep it closer with #2 Ohio State than most think? Will Texas Tech and Oregon be the best game of the quarterfinal with #5 taking on #4? Will Oregon be too fast for Texas Tech? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share and react to the great news we received today as a show and a station. We thank the listeners for tuning into the show the previous two and a half years since Zach and Phil started working The Drive. We shift gears to the Broncos and react to the Broncos 2026 opponents and how difficult of a road it will be with 10 playoff teams on the schedule. We breakdown the Avalanche as they continue their red-hot streak, winning their 8th straight game. While the Avs scored 5 goals, is there still reason to be concerned with the power play as they went 0-4 last night? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the good news we got today from the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic only missing about a month instead of the possible year with a torn ACL. Can the Nuggets still stay out of the NBA playoff play-in tournament? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the Chargers sitting and resting a handful of players in their week 18 matchup with the Broncos, if we will see the Broncos win with style points on Sunday, and how much tougher road the Broncos will have next year with a first place schedule. We look back at many of the quarterbacks the Broncos have faced this season and debate if the lesser talent they've faced is reason for concern when it comes to the playoffs? We react to the injury update on Nikola Jokic and his knee being re-evaluated in four weeks. Zach explains why "sky is not falling" and how he doesn't have high expectations for January but they will still be in the playoff picture. How will the Nuggets re-learn how to play basketball without the three-time MVP? What should the Nuggets record be during Jokic's absence? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share and react to the great news we received today as a show and a station. We thank the listeners for tuning into the show the previous two and a half years since Zach and Phil started working The Drive. We shift gears to the Broncos and react to the Broncos 2026 opponents and how difficult of a road it will be with 10 playoff teams on the schedule. Today's "Three Count" includes the Avalanche continuing the hot streak they are on with winning their 8th straight in a 5-2 win last night over the Kings and Phillip Rivers' legendary comeback coming to an end as the Colts announce Riley Leonard will start in week 18. We react to the injury update on Nikola Jokic and his knee being re-evaluated in four weeks. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Richie. The guys discuss their reactions in real time to Nikola Jokic going down and grabbing at his knee during last night's Nuggets and Heat game. The guys compare it to their knee injuries in the past and how a torn ACL can feel. Zach and Phil dive into Jokic's injury further and how we have taken Jokic's health for granted throughout his career. How will the Nuggets re-learn how to play basketball without the three-time MVP? What will the Nuggets record be during the next month when Jokic is supposed to be sidelined? Will they be able to weather the storm and stay in the upper half of the western conference? We look back at many of the quarterbacks the Broncos have faced this season and debate if the lesser talent they've faced is reason for concern when it comes to the playoffs? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton and his lackluster comments on winning the divison and thoughts on the Broncos needing to improve their ability to create turnovers. Phil explains why the lack of Broncos defensive turnovers goes back to the way they practiced during training camp. Are the guys concerned with Nik Bonitto's sack numbers decreasing as of late? Will the Broncos be able to go out and finish the job of winning the number one seed against a Justin Herbert-less Chargers team? We share their reactions to the "Elway" documentary that came out recently on Netflix. What did the guys learn about John Elway and what more were they looking for? We wrap up the show debating if style points matter for the Broncos this upcoming weekend. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their reactions to the "Elway" documentary that came out recently on Netflix. What did the guys learn about John Elway and what more were they looking for? We preview the impactful games in the NFL in week 18 and discuss how great Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold have been this season. We react to the Charges announcing Justin Herbert will not play in the week 18 matchup with the Broncos. What will the Broncos mindset be with an injured and resting Chargers team? Is the Nuggets record in "clutch games" something to be concerned about or should we chalk it up to the injuries to their starting rotation? We react to the University of Colorado hiring Fernando Lovo to be the next Athletic Director of the school. What questions do the guys have with the up-and-coming AD? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news from the Chargers that Justin Herbert will not play against the Broncos this upcoming weekend and will rest him before the playoffs. Do the Broncos need to blowout the Chargers with this news? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos needing to improve their ability to create turnovers. Are the guys concerned with Nik Bonitto's sack numbers decreasing as of late? Today's "Three Count" features the guys biggest takeaways from the weekend in the NFL and how the Oklahoma City Thunder have come back to earth in their last 10 games. We react to the Avalanche's comeback win over Las Vegas. Are the Avs "emptying the tank" too much during the regular season?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the improbability of the Broncos winning the AFC West and how wide open the AFC is. Will the Broncos be able to be better in the turnover margin going forward? We go down a rabbit hole on our first books that caught our attention as kids and then dive into what Zach and Phil made of the Broncos clinching the division on Saturday after the Chargers loss? Is the Nuggets record in "clutch games" something to be concerned about or should we chalk it up to the injuries to their starting rotation? We react to the University of Colorado hiring Fernando Lovo to be the next Athletic Director of the school. What questions do the guys have with the up-and-coming AD? 

 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay are in the studio to break down the Broncos Christmas day win on a Budlight football Friday! Brandon Marshal said there is nothing to worry about when it comes to defense. Do our guys agree? What needs to improve on that end of the ball for this team to make the championship push we all know they can make.What were our single biggest takeaways from the Broncos Christmas day win in Arrowhead? Do we take anything away from the Broncos struggles against a depleted Kansas City team? We hear from Coach Sean Payton after the game last night and react to his comments. Bo Nix set some records last night. What were they and what do they mean for his young career? The Broncos won last night, we hand out gameballs to end the show!   

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay are in the studio to break down the Broncos Christmas day win on a Budlight football Friday! Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets put on a show as the NBA Christmas nightcap. What did Jokic do to add to his long list of NBA records? Are we watching one of the greatest basketball players of all time in our own backyard? How do we feel about the Broncos scraping out a win against a short handed Kansas City team? What do we make of the run game as we approach the Broncos superbowl push? We are joined by Superbowl 50 champion Brandon Marshal and get his thoughts on the win, the defenses struggles, and if this team can still win the big one at the end of it all.  

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay are in the studio to break down the Broncos Christmas day win on a Budlight football Friday!  What were our single biggest takeaways from the Broncos Christmas day win in Arrowhead? Do we take anything away from the Broncos struggles against a depleted Kansas City team? We hear from Coach Sean Payton after the game last night and react to his comments. We come off the top rope with it on The Three Count. We are joined by our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis and get his reaction to a Broncos win. How does he feel about how the team played and their matchup moving into week 17?   

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay are in the studio to break down the Broncos Christmas day win on a Budlight football Friday!  Zach and Phil join Josh and Cecil for some cross talk! The Denver Nuggets took care of a very strong Minnesota team missing three starters. What were their takeaways and is there a ceiling for Jokic? How was the fellas Christamas Day? Bo Nix made NFL history with their win last night, what was it and does it add to the myth of Bo Nix? There is one area of the Denver Broncos that has started to raise some concerns. What area is it and could it be the difference between a Superbowl win and an early exit in the playoffs? Which players have started to slip as the season has gone by. Which players are they and can they find their groove back before the playoff starts?  

Happy Christmas Eve! Kyle Reese and Justin Adamas are filling in for the Drive and are ready to get you to Christmas!  The Judge hangs out with the guys to open up the show. Justin Adams shares a crazy story from his work earlier in the morning. What's going on the rest of this Christmas eve for the honorable Judge Dan Jacobs? The Denver Nuggets had a gut punch loss last night. What did we make of another loss to a sub 500 team? The Denver Broncos are getting ready to play the Kansas City Chiefs. What do the Broncos need to do to beat a heavily depleted KC team? Does how they win this game matter? The Broncos defense seems to be regressing at the same time as they did a year ago. How do they stop this slide before its too late?  

Happy Christmas Eve! Kyle Reese and Justin Adamas are filling in for the Drive and are ready to get you to Christmas!  The Broncos are getting ready to take on the Kansas City Cheifs. How can they secure a win tomorrow? Are we concerned with how this team wins? What are three things were looking for in this game to give us confidence moving forward? We come off the top rope with it. Did we watch the Elway documentary yet, what college football playoff games are we tuned in to, the Avs continue to roll! What is going on in Boulder? We take a look at the Colorado Buffs. Are the buffaloes giving their money to the wrong players? What should they value as they try to rebuild?  

Happy Christmas Eve! Kyle Reese and Justin Adamas are filling in for the Drive and are ready to get you to Christmas!  What are some of your Christmas traditions? What did Justin do this year that may have crossed a line with gift giving? We take a look at the Christmas day slate for the NFL. What games are worth watching, if any at all? The Avalanche deserve some flowers with the Broncos and Nuggets both losing one team continues to gift us victories. They are on pace to be the best team in the history of the sport. How important is closing this season out with a championship? The College football playoff system is broken, can Justin and Kyle fix it?  

Happy Christmas Eve! Kyle Reese and Justin Adamas are filling in for the Drive and are ready to get you to Christmas!  The Denver Nuggets suffered another loss to a sub 500 team. How worried are we about this team’s shortcomings on defense? We got a very positive update on a Nuggets player that went down last night. Is this team just hanging on until they get their starters back from their injuries? The Broncos are going to take on a depleted Kansas City team. What does this game need to look like for Broncos country to feel better as they make their Superbowl push! What are three things this Broncos team needs to clean up for the last two weeks. What Broncos have been listed as out for tomorrows game and how does that change the dynamic? We give Broncos ownership a lot of love for how they went about getting a new stadium in Denver. We give our final predictions for both the Broncos and Nuggets game! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!  

Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro are in for The Drive. In hour 4 of The Drive, Will and Jake debate how important it is for the Broncos to secure the number one seed in the AFC. Will the Broncos be able to blow out the Chiefs on Christmas Day? DenverSports.com's James Merilatt joins the show to discuss Broncos Country's rooting interests this weekend with the Chargers and Texans, how disappointing it would be if the Broncos fall to the wild card, and much more. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Chiefs quarterback situation. We wrap up the show Chad Andrus joining the show to discuss the guys interest in both the Broncos and Nuggets playing on Christmas Day. 

Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro are in for The Drive. In hour 3 of The Drive, Will and Jake react to the "Elway" documentary being released on Netflix and John Elway's media tour where he spoke on the current Broncos. We preview the Nuggets games tonight and on Christmas Day as they take on the Mavericks and Timberwolves. In honor of December 23rd, we do an airing of grievances which includes everything from construction to Riley Moss. We read your grievances from the text line and react. We preview the Broncos and Chiefs Thursday night football game on Christmas Day. Will the Broncos play down to their opponent or blow out a bad Chiefs game? We break down all the scenarios in which the Broncos can wrap up the AFC west and the number one seed in the AFC. 

Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro are in for The Drive. In hour 2 of The Drive, Will and Jake dive into the Broncos path for the playoffs and their pursuit for the AFC west and the number one seed in the AFC. How disappointing would it be if the Broncos lose the division to the Chargers? Can the Broncos still make it to the Super Bowl if they are not the number one seed in the AFC? Today's "Three Count" includes the proposal to de-incentivize tanking in the NBA, the Denver NWSL stadium getting approved by the Denver city council, and the Chiefs moving from Missouri to Kansas. Did the Avalanche send a message to the NHL with their dominant win over Minnesota? Will the Stars great season and narrowly trailing Colorado keep the Avalanche focused all season? 

Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro are in for The Drive. Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Will and Jake cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss their favorite Christmas and Hannukah gifts they've received in their life. Will and Jake dive into the Broncos as they have a quick turnaround with a Thursday night game. Will the Broncos be able to go into Kansas City and embarrass the Chiefs? We react to six Broncos getting named to the Pro Bowl this season. Has the honor of a Pro Bowl turned into a complete joke? How important was the three point shooting and bench scoring for their blowout win over the Jazz last night? We react to the latest Broncos injury report which included Dre Greenlaw and Pat Bryant not participating, how concerned should we be with these injuries?