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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. 

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? 

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. 

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?

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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?

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?   

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? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their in-depth analysis of the Broncos and Jaguars game yesterday. What were the guy's biggest takeaways from this past weekend's game? Did this game prove that the Broncos do not have the best defense in the NFL? Should Sean Payton have given RJ Harvey more opportunities in the run game? How much trust do the guys have in Sean Payton to right the ship after the Broncos first loss in three months? Was Liam Coen in the right to take Sean Payton's comments on the Jaguars market size as a slight? Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to the first round of the college football playoff and the bad blood between the Nuggets and Rockets as the Nuggets get beat handily. We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts after the Broncos loss. What did Nix learn from his first loss in three months? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Jaguars and Phil shares what the biggest key to victory is for the Broncos. How will Bo Nix handle the high number of zone coverages the Jaguars deploy during games? What are Phil's expectations for RJ Harvey against the top rushing defense in the NFL? Will Evan Engram have a solid revenge game vs his former team in Jacksonville? Today's "Three Count" features a preview of the Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua boxing match tonight on Netflix and reacting the incredible Thursday Night Football game last night between the Rams and Seahawks. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how important of a game the Broncos have this weekend, how the Broncos can slow down Trevor Lawrence, and if RJ Harvey is a "1A" running back in the NFL. 

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. 

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? 

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. 

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? 

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. 

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? 

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? 

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? 

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". 

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. 

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. 

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? 

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. 

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. 

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.

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". 

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. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will react to Bo Nix making an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show today. We hear from Bo and his side of the story from being drafted by the Broncos and Sean Payton. How lucky has Bo been to be paired with an experienced NFL head coach that specializing in offense? Is Davis Webb on the short track to being a future NFL head coach? We hear Bo's thoughts on the Broncos defense and the team's ability to win close games. Should the Broncos pursue recently cut Damien Pierce? Phil explains what Pierce can bring to the team after JK Dobbins went down while Will is skeptical. Today's "Three Count" features the Montana state and Montana game being the most expensive ticket in college football this weekend, what games we are most looking forward to this weekend in sports, and previewing the Buffs game as they take on Arizona State tomorrow. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if the Broncos will make any additions to the team this season, the playoff implications for this weekends games in the AFC, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into how impressive Vance Joseph has been this season as the Broncos defensive coordinator. Will Jospeh be due for head coaching job after this season? We hear from Vance and his thoughts on the comradery in the locker room and getting the right guys in the building. What regrets did Joseph have from his time being the head coach in Denver? Today's "Three Count" includes Jerry Jeudy's short answered and frustrated press conference on the Browns starting a new quarterback in Shedeur Sanders and the mess going on at Ole Miss with Lane Kiffin potentially leaving before his team participates in the playoffs to take another coaching job. We debate who Broncos Country be rooting for between the Colts or Chiefs this weekend and how it relates to the Broncos chances of winning the one seed in the AFC. We look at the history of the NFL since 1975 and how often a number 1 seed goes on to win the Super Bowl. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back at the history of Denver sports and the few times we have seen the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche all play at this high of a level. What are the championship odds for all three of these teams? Which team is most likely to win their respective championship? Do the Avalanche have any short comings that could derail their championship hopes? Is David Adelman being in his first season as head coach cause for concerns for the Nuggets title hopes? Today's "Three Count" features Wil Lutz winning special teams player of the week after his 5 field goal performance with one being the game winner, if Brandon Cooks could be a Broncos after getting released from the Saints, and Mikko Rantanen getting ejected from his game last night. We preview the Browns and Raiders game as Shedeur Sanders gets ready to make his first NFL start. How much will Sander's full week of practice help him?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest Broncos projections for their season win total, playoff odds, and more. How many games should we be expecting the Broncos to win during the regular season? What are the chances the Broncos can outlast the Colts and Patriots for the first seed in the AFC? Zach and Phil debate if Bo Nix has reached the status of "franchise quarterback" or if he has more work to do. Does Nix still need to prove he can play well consistently? Is it fair to say Nix has been a weak link for the Broncos this season? Today's "Three Count" includes the text line's reaction to the Bo Nix franchise QB debate, where the Broncos landed on many of the national outlets' power rankings, and James Franklin taking the Virginia Tech job and forgoing part of his Penn State settlement. Where are the guys at on Troy Franklin with his ups and downs this season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos huge AFC west win over the Chiefs yesterday. Where will the Broncos land on national outlets' power rankings tomorrow after their win to make them more believable Super Bowl contenders? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix's performance. The guys detail how important Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin were throughout the game. We discuss Sean Payton's radar for listening to media talking about himself and his team. Today's "Three Count" features a recap of Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut in a 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Nuggets overcoming their poor history and winning in Minnesota, and the Avs staying hot with a 4-1 win over the Islanders behind a great performance of Wedgewood. We react to the hilarious comments from Broncos tight end Adam Trautman calling out Broncos fans that are taking poorly about Bo Nix. How do the guys feel about Trautman and other Broncos addressing the "trolls"? 

The guys are live from Jackson's for today's Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the keys to victory for the Broncos this weekend as they take on the Chiefs. Will the Broncos be able to utilize their "jokers" in Evan Engram and RJ Harvey? How can the Broncos get their steadying force in Courtland Sutton more involved? Will Pat Bryant have a larger role in this Sunday's game? How will the Broncos offensive line matchup with the Chiefs pass rushers? Will Bo Nix use his legs more than we've seen recently? Today's "Three Count" features reaction to the red-hot Patriots continuing their win streak with a Thursday Night Football game over the Jets, if Drake Maye is the best QB from the 2024 draft class, and giving Mike Vrabel credit for turning around the Patriots. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Courtland Sutton's down production the past five weeks, if Evan Engram will get more involved this week, and much more.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil try to diagnose the Broncos offensive struggles and how much blame the veteran coach Sean Payton deserves. We share the latest after today's Broncos practice and who participated and who didn't. Zach explains why the Broncos have been a "can't get right" offense between Nix not playing well but when he does make the throws, he's not getting help from his play makers. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos signing back Lil'Jordan Humphrey from the Giants practice squad and is likely to play on Sunday, Russell Wilson getting passed up in New York as Jameis Winston will start this weekend for the Giants, and recapping our experiences with the Northern Lights last night. How concerned should we be with the depth of the Broncos linebackers as Alex Singleton will not play this Sunday as well as others who are on IR. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Cam Johnson's slow start to the season and why Tim Hardaway hasn't had the same issues. The guys then dive into the Broncos offensive struggles this season, specifically Bo Nix's struggles. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix having too quick of an internal clock. Is there a better balance Nix can have of staying in the pocket more but continuing to not take sacks? What is the concern level for the guys if JK Dobbins were to land on IR? Today's "Three Count" includes Travis Hunter having surgery on his knee which will have him miss the remainder of the season, Kordell Stewart being interested in the CSU coaching job, and the Mavericks firing Nico Harrison less than a year after trading Luka Doncic. We hear from the Rockies new front office executive Paul DePodesta and Zach explains why he has a problem with his comments. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they prepare to take on the Chiefs this upcoming weekend. The guys suggest Bo Nix and the Broncos offense get back to the basics and get Courtland Sutton more involved. We hear from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky and his thoughts on fixing the Broncos offense. Should Nix be under center more often than we have seen recently, to help out the timing of the offense and help the run game? Is there any chance Sean Payton would bench Nix this season? Today's "Three Count" features the impressive record of the Nuggets, Broncos and Avalanche at home this season, Brian Daboll getting fired in New York after blowing another double-digit lead, and the Broncos and Chiefs game hosting CBS' NFL Today this Sunday. What did the guys make of Juju Lewis' first Colorado start? What took so long for Lewis to be on the field?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix's performance from last night. We compare Nix's stats this season through 10 games to Russell Wilson's 2023 stats through 10 games. How much blame does Sean Payton deserve for Nix's poor play? Did Payton jump the gun when calling his shot that Nix would be a top quarterback in the NFL and that he develops quarterbacks better than other people? Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos already having four games this season with double-digit penalties, the news that Jayden Daniels will not need surgery and will not go on IR making it a possibility he plays against Denver, and Colin Cowherd suggesting the Broncos could look for a replacement for Bo Nix. What are the guys looking for from the Nuggets tonight as they take on the Warriors? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest news on Marvin Mims being ruled out of tomorrow's game with his concussion. How big of an absence will Mims be and who can step up into his role? We look at the most recent projections for the Broncos win total, playoff odds, and more. Zach shares the history of Sean Payton taking on Pete Carroll and the win/loss stats for teams in the Raiders position. Today's "Three Count" features Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan moving onto the next step of joining the Hall of Fame, the Broncos submitting their plans for a new stadium to the city, and the Avalanche notching another win beating the Lightning last night.  We preview the Nuggets and Heat game tonight and what Zach is looking for in the game. Will we see Cam Johnson finally breakout tonight?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the Broncos latest injury report as Marvin Mims and others returned to practice today. What do the guys make of the Broncos standing pat the NFL trade deadline? Did Sean Payton want to add to his offense but the asking price was too high? Did the Broncos fall behind other AFC contending teams that made moves today? What message did Sean Payton and the front office send to the Broncos locker room by not making a move? Today's "Three Count" includes Russell Westbrook speaking on his departure from the Nuggets saying the team didn't want him back, an update on the Rockies general manager search, and Tom Brady reportedly cloning his dog. Should we be nervous about Mackenzie Blackwood still not playing at this point in the season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix's performance from yesterday's Broncos win over the Texans. How similar has Bo Nix's fourth quarter theatrics been to John Elway or Tim Tebow? What goes into Nix's struggles early in games? What is the dynamic between Nix and Sean Payton? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the team's resilience and Bo Nix taking off to scramble. Today's "Three Count" features underrated aspects to the Broncos win yesterday and the Nuggets faltering down the stretch to the Trailblazers in Portland. While the Broncos had a great comeback on Sunday, the guys discuss the Broncos poor special teams in the game. Should Payton face criticism for bringing in a new special teams coordinator after being a top-10 unit last season?

The guys are live from Skippy's Bar and Grill for today's Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Texans matchup this weekend. How will Bo Nix fare vs a top defense in Houston? Who would the guys take at quarterback between CJ Stroud and Bo Nix? We hear from Vance Joseph and his keys to stopping Stroud. Will the Broncos defense be able to confuse Stroud and force him to make mistakes? How will the Broncos split touches between JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey? Today's "Three Count" features Courtland Sutton needing one receiving touchdown to tie Steve Watson for ninth all-time in Broncos history, Travis Hunter going on IR with a knee injury, and what non-Colorado game the guys are looking forward to the most this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the keys to victory for the Broncos, the Broncos secondary stepping up without Patrick Surtain, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their offensive identity. Should the Broncos lean into their run game even more with being a top 3 rushing offense in the league? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Texans' defense. Will the Broncos be able to run the ball successfully vs a top defense in Houston? Should the Broncos extend JK Dobbins now, during the season before he hits free agency after the season? Today's "Three Count" includes Wil Lutz earning the AFC special teams player of the month, Demeco Ryan's comments on Marcedes Lewis with him and Lewis being drafted the same year, and discussing the World Series after the Blue Jays took a 3-2 lead last night. Why has Nik Bonitto's production slowed down the past few weeks? What adjustments will the Broncos defense have to make without PS2?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest projections for the Broncos when it comes to win total, playoff odds, and more. How do the Broncos odds of winning the AFC west compare to the Chiefs and Chargers? Zach explains why he would still pick the Chiefs to appear in the Super Bowl with both Buffalo and Baltimore having "down" years. Today's "Three Count" features Deion Sanders' viral response to asking if there is patience in college football today and Aiden Hutchinson's record setting contract with the amount of guaranteed money. We preview the Nuggets and Pelicans game tonight. Who is most likely to start for the Nuggets tonight if Cam Johnson is unavailable? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into RJ Harvey after his breakout game on Sunday. How do the guys feel about Harvey's "boom or bust" nature when running the ball? Will Harvey ever be able to be a "bell cow" running back? Will we see Harvey attempt a pass this season? Phil shares about his process from being a part-time player to being the main running back. Zach shares the stats of how rare Harvey's multiple scores and long runs are from a rookie. Today's "Three Count" includes where the Broncos landed on the many different power rankings from national outlets, Sean Payton on why he didn't wear the Broncos throwback gear during Sunday's game, and discussing the greatness of Shohei Ohtani after he had another historic performance. Is it time to start asking if Deion Sanders should be on the hot seat at Colorado? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take deep dive into the Broncos as they dominated the Cowboys on the way to a 20-point victory. Can we say the Broncos offense is fixed after scoring 44 points or was this a "one-off" game vs a bad defense? Is Zach ready to call Nix the Broncos' franchise quarterback? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Nix's performance, the rookie production in the game, and the challenge of playing well after their roller coaster game last week. Today's "Three Count" features the guy's favorite underrated moment from the Broncos win, Brian Kelly getting fired from LSU opening potentially the best college job this hiring cycle, and celebrating the sports equinox with all 4 major sports in action today. We react to the Nuggets beating the Suns with Jamal Murray and Jonas Valanciunas playing well again. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie take a deep dive into the Broncos and Cowboys game this upcoming Sunday. How will the Broncos great defense matchup with the Cowboys great offense? Will JK Dobbins be able to have success running the ball to open up the pass game? Richie calls his shot for this weekend to be a breakout game for RJ Harvey. Today's "Three Count" features if we are headed towards a lockout if the Dodgers go onto to win the World Series, the new proposed college football playoff format which would features 24 teams making the tournament, and the Giants, Brian Daboll and Cam Skattebo getting fined after interrupting the concussion protocol for Jaxson Dart. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Javonte Williams' success he's had with the Cowboys this season, how the Broncos can get Marvin Mims more involved on offense, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro joining the show to preview the Nuggets' highly anticipated season. Will we see the version of Jamal Murry that allows the Nuggets to win a championship and be in shape throughout the season? Did the Nuggets make the right decision to not go after another superstar and instead go for complimentary pieces that are good fits? Will this be Murray's first season as an all-star? Will Jokic's numbers take a dip with the improved roster around him? Today's "Three Count" includes our reaction to Michael Wilbon ripping Sean Payton for his shots at Russell Wilson, Victor Wembanyama shinning in his return to the court while number one overall pick Cooper Flagg struggles, and previewing the Avalanche and Hurricanes game tonight at Ball Arena. We break down how big of a challenge is ahead for the Buffs as they play Utah in Utah this weekend.