The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss if Bo Nix has proven enough to be the Broncos franchise quarterback and compare him to other young quarterbacks at this point in in their career. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show live from London to discuss if this weel's game is a trap game for the Broncos, Mike's take on if Nix is a franchise QB at this point, and much more. How much differently are we looking at the Broncos win over the Eagles after they fell to the Giants last night. Zach calls his shot on the dysfunctional Eagles and says they will miss the playoffs. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Zach's poll asking if Bo Nis already a "franchise quarterback". Would the guys feel comfortable making Bo Nix a top 5 paid quarterback in the NFL? How many teams would trade their QB for Nix? The guys debate if JK Dobbins is on the best contract in Denver sports right now. Who are the other candidates? What could Cale Makar and JK Dobbins' contracts look like a year from now? We pivot to the Avalanche and preview their home opener tonight as they host Utah. How should the Avs go about "load managing" Gabe Landeskog? We wrap up the show with John Davis joining the show to discuss if the Broncos are in store for a "trap game" with the Jets.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in their weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Will we continue our dominance over the morning show after they put up a 2-2 performance this morning? While the Jets are a league worst at 0-5, Zach shares what they do well, running the ball. Phil breaks down the Jets running game with Breece Hall and Justin Fields. Zach pitches why he thinks the Broncos should trade for Hall. Would Sean Payton be able to maximize two running backs with the amount he likes to throw the ball? We preview the Colorado and Iowa State game this weekend. Even with Iowa State being a top 25 ranked team, the guys explain why CU has a fighting chance on Saturday. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are back from their son's elementary school ceremony and reacting to Zach's poll asking if Bo Nis already a "franchise quarterback". Has Bo proven enough with his playoff appearance last year? How much does Sean Payton's stamp of approval mean? Would the guys feel comfortable making Bo Nix a top 5 paid quarterback in the NFL? Does Nix need to win a playoff game before being crowned? The guys react to ESPN's NBA poll in which Jokic came in as the league's best in three different categories. While the guys believe in the Nuggets, Zach shares his concern with the lack of athleticism on the roster. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Richie and Will cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their Avalanche predictions for tonight and if this Sunday will be a "trap game" for the Broncos as they take on the 0-5 Jets. Richie explains why Broncos Country should be respecting the Jets including their rushing attack. The guys debate if JK Dobbins is on the best contract in Denver sports right now. Who are the other candidates and what would the guys be comfortable giving Dobbins as a contract extension? We preview tonight's home opener for the Avalanche as they host the Utah Mammoth. Wat would a contract extension for Marty Necas look like for the Avs? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos playoff chances and projected win total after knocking off the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on his team's ability to follow up their impressive performance with more, good football. How will Sean Payton's experience in playing in London games benefit the Broncos? Will the Broncos be able to cut down on their penalty issues we've seen all season? Do the Broncos have an issue with their corner back number two? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the latest reports on Bill Belichick and North Carolina looking at an "exit strategy" and the Avalanche after their win in their season opener. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos have an issue at cornerback number two. How long of a leash should Riley Moss get before we begin discussions for a replacement? The guys speak to how underrated of a season Courtland Sutton is having this year. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Sutton, what he brings to the table and his chemistry with Bo Nix. Did the Avalanche make a statement last night with their commanding win over Los Angeles? How can the Avalanche improve on their power play after struggling again last night? Will Marty Necas have such a great season that it becomes more difficult to sign him to a contract extension with his free agency looming? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos have an issue at cornerback number two. How long of a leash should Riley Moss get before we begin discussions for a replacement? The guys speak to how underrated of a season Courtland Sutton is having this year. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Sutton, what he brings to the table and his chemistry with Bo Nix. Did the Avalanche make a statement last night with their commanding win over Los Angeles? How can the Avalanche improve on their power play after struggling again last night? Will Marty Necas have such a great season that it becomes more difficult to sign him to a contract extension with his free agency looming? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche after their dominant win in their season opener over the Kings. How will Marty Necas benefit from playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon and what will his contract extension look like? After 5 games, where does Bo Nix stack up with the rest of the NFL quarterbacks? What does Bo Nix need to capitalize on more? Phil explains why Bo Nix has proven enough to be considered the Broncos "franchise quarterback", while Zach explains why he wants to see more. The guys speak to how underrated of a season Courtland Sutton is having this year. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take deep dive into the Broncos run game this season. Do the guys trust Sean Payton to design the Broncos as a run-first offense? How lucky are the Broncos that Dobbins chose to come to Denver? How can the Broncos keep Dobbins healthy throughout the season? What would the Broncos offense look like without JK Dobbins? We hear from JK Dobbins and his thoughts on being patient behind the offensive line. The guys speak to how impressive Javonte Williams has been for the Cowboys this season. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche as they begin their journey to win the Stanley Cup. Will the Avs and Necas agree to a contract extension before he enters free agency?