The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if we are seeing the next great duo in Denver sports in Pat Surtain and Riley Moss. The guys explain how Riley Moss playing at a high level will lead to more opportunities for Pat Surtain. What do the guys make of the spat between Bo Nix and Sean Payton on the sideline yesterday? Are we finally seeing the true Bo Nix come out of his shell now that he’s more comfortable? Phil shares why he thinks Javonte Williams is looking more like his rookie year the last two weeks. Is this a trend for Williams or two outlier weeks? We finish up the hour with Zach and Phil grading Bo Nix’s 5th start of his career. What were the highlights and lowlights of his performance?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Bo Nix still “has the guard rails on”. The guys define what this means and how Nix will grow through his rookie season. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the Broncos win in comeback fashion, if Bo Nix still has the “training wheels” on, and the dust up between Bo Nix and Sean Payton. Do Bo’s Broncos teammates and coaching staff respect Bo more after he showed his passion on the sideline? James shares his thoughts on why Greg Dulcich was a healthy scratch and what Dulcich lacks. The guys give credit to the Broncos ownership for how they have gone about their business since buying the Broncos. Zach points out the throwback uniforms, the new facilities, and honoring previous Broncos greats and alumni. We wrap up today’s show with Zach and Phil handing out their “game balls” for the Broncos this weekend. Who stood out to the guys?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how teams in the NFL can comeback in games and Zach’s attempt at growing a mustache. How important is the growth of Bo Nix compared to the Broncos winning games? Zach and Phil make their playoff predictions based on if the Broncos win or lose this upcoming Sunday. We react to the Nuggets first preseason game this season as they played in Abu Dhabi this morning vs the Celtics. Will the Nuggets be able to make up for their missed opportunity from last year? How do the guys feel about Russell Westbrook shooting 6 three’s today? What does Russell Westbrook bring to the Nuggets that they were missing a year ago?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos offense. How can the Broncos build on what they did in Tampa Bay and rebound from their poor performance in New York? Does Troy Franklin deserve to be getting as many snaps as he did last week? Is Sean Payton ignoring what he saw from Devaughn Vele during the preseason to back up his choice of trading up in the draft for Franklin? Today’s “Three Count” includes the boom in rush yards across the NFL through the first 4 weeks, Travis Hunter saying he wants to be a Bronco, and the Savannah Bananas announcing a trip to Denver in 2025. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss what the Broncos offense will look like, grading Bo Nix through 4 games, and if Devaughn Vele will play this weekend.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to their conversation with Mike Klis. Does propping up a player based on potential and not results affect the locker room? Why does Sean Payton have such a soft spot for Troy Franklin? The guys take a look around the weekend of NFL and point out key matchups they are looking forward to and make some picks. Zach and Phil break down how great Riley Moss has been this season and how it’s been a pleasant surprise for this defense. The guys recap the Nuggets first preseason game today in Abu Dhabi. What did Russell Westbrook bring to the Nuggets that was missing last season? Is the starting shooting guard position still up for grabs? Zach predicts Michael Porter Jr. to have his best season in the NBA yet.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos and Raiders game. Will we see Maxx Crosby suit up for the Raiders this weekend? Who else on the Raiders defense should the Broncos be worried about? Former Broncos Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss what Maxx Crosby brings, how a defense can feel when the offense isn’t holding up their end, the Broncos and Raiders rivalry, and how the Broncos can end the losing streak. Zach and Phil react to their conversation with Chris. Who is most likely to have a big game between Greg Dulcich, Marvin Mims, or Troy Franklin? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s picks for the weekend. Will we see a Bronco win at home this weekend?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate what the Broncos should sign Jonathan Cooper for if they extend him during the season. Zach and Cecil go down memory lane and their experiences calling into the Jim Rome show back in the day. Bo Nix was ranked as the 32nd quarterback from a major media outlet, is Nix deserving of being the worst starting QB in the NFL? Are the Broncos and Raiders still a rivalry? Why are we seeing rivalries in the NFL going away? Have the Broncos been a more dysfunctional franchise than the Raiders over the past decade? The Nuggets will tip off their preseason in Abu Dhabi tomorrow at 10am, what are the guys looking for in the Nuggets first action of the season? Can Payton Watson take a leap this year?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos defense and who makes up this top 5 defense. Zach gives the background of how each starter on the Broncos defense got to Denver whether it was free agency or the draft. How much should the Broncos be willing to pay Jonathon Cooper to sign an extension in Denver? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Nuggets starting preseason tomorrow morning in Abu Dhabi, Jamal Murray’s “sleeve”, Travis Hunter basketball highlights, and the MLB playoffs. Where does Greg Dulcich rank among NFL TE’s? Zach and Phil react to the shockingly low production that Dulcich had provided this season. How can Sean Payton and the Broncos get more out of their tight end room?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the upcoming Colorado and Kansas State game ranks in the recent history of CU games. Is this actually the biggest game for Colorado since the 2016 team featuring our own Phillip Lindsay? Bo Nix was ranked as the 32nd quarterback according to a major media outlet, do Zach and Phil agree? Does Nix get extra credit for limiting his turnovers the last two weeks? We hear from Bo Nix on his performance from last week. Zach challenges Payton Watson to be his best self this season and continue to keep the main part of his game, the main thing.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Raiders and Broncos game this upcoming Sunday. Are the Broncos and Raiders still rivals? Why has the NFL lost many of its rivalries? What did Sean Payton say about the inter-AFC West matchup? Would the guys take a guaranteed split the next 2 weeks or gamble to go 2-0 or 0-2? Zach has a problem with people saying the upcoming CU game is the biggest for Colorado in over a decade. Zach and Phil go through all the big games for the Buffs over the last ten years, including some that Phil played in during the 2016 season. We wrap up the show with asking Phil how often he watches his highlights and how so many athletes get spiteful about the NFL after they retire.