The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the Broncos defense from this week’s win over the Jets. The guys highlight the unsung heroes for the Broncos defense and how most of the Broncos defensive players still looking for a big pay day has helped them stay hungry. Phil wants Sean Payton to start pulling his weight and have the Broncos offense be the reason Denver wins a game. We take a look around the weekend of NFL games and point out some players doing special things including Jayden Daniels. Is Javonte Williams back? Can Javonte build on his best game of the season and keep the Broncos run game humming? Phil shares why the Broncos run game was able to have success versus the first 3 weeks. We finish up the hour with a conversation about CU and their win on Saturday. Has the CU defense turned a corner since the first half of the Nebraska game? Would CU beat Nebraska if they played today?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos ugly win in New York. We hear from Sean Payton on Bo Nix’s confidence. Was the weather the major factor for the Broncos sluggish offense or was there still miscues and Nix not being accurate? Zach and Phil question Sean Payton’s decision making on the active roster and the Broncos challenges. Will Josh Reynolds drops continue? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss Bo Nix finally throwing a touchdown pass, if the Broncos defense is sustainable, and much more. We finally saw a complete game from the Colorado Buffaloes as they beat UCF as two touchdown underdogs. Where does the CU story go from here? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil handing out their “game ball” to a Buff and Bronco.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and James Merilatt. The guys discuss if Dick Monfort should get more credit after the scene in Oakland yesterday, seeing Oakland lose their baseball team. Zach and Phil preview the QB matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix. We hear from Bo Nix and Sean Payton on what Aaron Rodgers brings to the table and the tough matchup. Phil explains how QB’s like Rodgers has complete control of the offense and the special plays he can go to at any time during the game. How much stock do the guys put into a veteran heavy team like UCF, especially at the offensive line? We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on what challenges UCF brings and trying to slow down their ground game. Could we be seeing the top 2 players at the same position on the field for the Broncos and Jets? Will Pat Surtain be able to limit Garrett Wilson on Sunday?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Nuggets media day from yesterday. Why was Jamal Murray in a surly mood to the media? What is Russell Westbrook bringing to the Nuggets this season? Will he be the right vocal leader in the locker room? Today’s “Three Count” includes the college football game of the year in Alabama and Georgia, the sporting effects from Hurricane Helene, and the recruiting implications from CU this weekend in Florida. Three games into the Broncos season we are still waiting to see one player make an impact. Will this be the week that Greg Dulcich sparks the Broncos offense? Why have we not seen more of Dulcich on the field?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to UCF’s head coach, Gus Malzahn’s comments on the Colorado Buffaloes. What did Malzahn have to say about Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? Will the CU offensive line hold up long enough to let Shedeur take shots down the field? We play “Phil in the blank” with Phillp Lindsay. We ask Phil, the Denver Broncos can win in New York if ______? And the CU Buffs can win in Orlando if ______? New York’s Rodger Wyland joins the show to discuss the vibe for the Jets in New York, Nathaniel Hackett’s Jets’ offense, and stories from Zach in his 20’s. We finish up the hour discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense. We hear from Bo Nix and Sean Payton and their thoughts on Rodgers.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the big Colorado game this Saturday vs UCF. How can CU slow down UCF’s potent running attack? Can CU’s offense sustain drives to give their defense breaks off the field? Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to breakdown playing against Aaron Rodgers, the Broncos stopping the Jets run, and the Pat Surtain match up with Garrett Wilson. We take a look around the upcoming week in the NFL around the country. The guys make their picks, analyze the games and Zach adds some gabling notes. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the Colorado Buffaloes and the Denver Broncos. Will either or both teams be able to pull off the road upset?

The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys breakdown the sights and sounds from Nuggets media day, today. Who were the “winners” and “losers” for the Nuggets? Do the guys take issue with Jamal Murray’s surly attitude? The guys react to the news that about half of the Nuggets games will be available on cable tv. Should fans be happy with this progress or wanting more? We hear from Jets HC, Robert Saleh, and his thoughts on Bo Nix. Zach asks the question, would we rather have Bo Nix have his best game yet, in a loss or Nix take a step back, in a win? We preview the CU and UCF game this upcoming Saturday. Will the Buffs explosive offensive be able to take advantage of the UCF secondary? How will the Buffs from Florida play in their “homecoming”?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into today’s Nuggets media day. Can the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic win another title and cement Jokic as an NBA all-time great? Who will the 5th starter be for the Nuggets and is it actually an “open competition”? Will Peyton Watson take a leap and be a key rotational player this season? Today’s “Three Count” includes Jarrett Stidham’s ranking among back-up quarterbacks in the NFL, Richard Sherman taking a shot at Travis Hunter as a wide receiver, and Broncos legend John Elway on the Masked Singer. DenverSports.com’s Andrew Mason joins the show live from West Virginia to discuss the significance of Alex Singleton’s injury, who will step into Singleton's starting position, and Javonte Williams’ role this upcoming weekend.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the upcoming Broncos and Jets game. Are the Jets overlooking a 1-2 Broncos team? We hear from Coach Prime on his “homecoming” to Florida, Gus Malzahn, and CU’s game in Orlando this weekend. Will CU be able to take advantage of a poor UCF secondary? Why did Shedeur Sanders choose to go to Jackson State over other offers like Auburn? Zach makes the case why Denver should actually be thankful for the Rockies owner, Dick Monfort, especially on a day like today where we see the final game for the Oakland A’s. We hear from Jets’ head coach, Robert Saleh and his thoughts on Bo Nix.  What chances are the guys giving the Broncos to go into New York and get a win? Zach asks the question, what would Broncos fans rather see, a great Bo Nix game in a loss or Nix takes a step back the Broncos win an ugly game?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro. Jake relays what he saw and heard from Nuggets media day, today. Why was Jamal Murray in a bad mood after receiving a massive contract extension from the Nuggets? Can Julian Strawther be a rotational piece for the Nuggets this season? How do the guys feel about Coach Malone describing Russell Westbrook as a better shooter than many think? What do we make of Coach Malone’s comments on the dynamic between the front office and Michael Malone? Zach and Phil react to the news of Denver residents getting more access to watch the Nuggets and Avalanche. Should Denver fans be happy with the progress or still be wanting to watch all the Nuggets games on cable television? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned today in Denver sports.