The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on who should be the Broncos starting running back going forward. Has McLaughlin or Badie earned an opportunity to fill the role? Are there any good answers that are currently on the Broncos roster? We take a lap around the NFL and breakdown the wild weekend for the Ravens, Eagles, Panthers, Vikings and more. We return to the Broncos and their impressive defensive effort vs Tampa Bay. How real is this Broncos defense? We finally had safety Brandon Jones pop, Zach Allen continued to get pressure consistently, and Riley Moss is improving week over week. We finish up the hour with a discussion on CU and their improbable win. Will we see Travis Hunter in New York for the Heisman trophy ceremony? Should the fans at Folsom have rushed the field after a thrilling win?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dissect the Broncos dominating win over the Buccaneers. What impressed the guys about Bo Nix’s performance? How was Nix able to get all his receivers involved in the passing game? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer, joins the show to discuss Bo Nix building confidence after facing two top defenses, Sean Payton still learning Bo Nix, and the Broncos running game. How can Sean Payton still use Javonte in a different role? Should Jaleel McLaughlin or Tyler Badie step into the Broncos starting running back role? We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned this weekend from the Buffs and Broncos.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil Lammey. The guys are on the road today and previewing the Broncos as they look for their first win in Tampa Bay this Sunday. Zach and Phil reminisce on the Broncos history against Baker Mayfield. We preview the Buffs as they enter Big 12 play tomorrow. Who are the Baylor Bears and what are their strengths and weaknesses? Will the Buffs be able to overcome Baylor’s great pass defense? We hear from Todd Bowles and his thoughts on the Broncos, Bo Nix and Sean Payton.

Zach and Phil are on the road at The Old Man Bar in Broomfield. In hour 2 of The Drive, the guys share which Bronco on offense needs to step up the most. Mike Klis, our 9News Broncos insider, joins the show to discuss Courtland Sutton and Bo Nix chemistry, Sean Payton’s play calling and reflecting on Bo Nix winning the starting QB job. Today’s “Three Count” includes MLB history from Shohei Ohtani, the rookie QB’s struggling, and the Jets beating up on the Patriots on Thursday Night Football. We finish up the hour with the Broncos defensive matchups this Sunday. Will Pat Surtain be able to contain Mike Evans? Will Zach Allen be able to feast on an injured Buccaneers offensive line?

Zach and Phil are on the road at The Old Man Bar in Broomfield. In hour 3 of The Drive, the guys preview NFL games around the country. Who are Zach and Phil picking to win? Baker Mayfield will face against the Broncos for the 4th time in his career. What do his previous matchups tell us about how this weekend will go? Phil recalls his matchups vs Baker. We play “Phil in the black” with Phill. The CU Buffs will win their first Big 12 game if _____? Will Colorado be able to protect Shedeur long enough to find his receivers? If the weather turns, will CU be able to rely on their run game? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt, joins the show. Zach asks what is on the line for the Broncos this weekend. Will the Broncos turn into “an easy win” on other team’s schedules? Could Bo Nix get benched if the offense doesn’t turn it around?

Zach and Phil are on the road at The Old Man Bar in Broomfield. In hour 4 of The Drive, the guys breakdown which Bronco needs to step up on defense. Former Broncos Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr., joins the show to discuss who will be covering Chris Godwin, Baker Mayfield’s ability to run the ball in big moments, and how Nix will match up with Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles. The Colorado Buffaloes start their Big 12 campaign tomorrow, Zach and Phil fill you in on everything you need to know about the Baylor Bears and how they match up with CU. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for both the CU Buffs and Denver Broncos.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Josh Dover. The guys discuss the upcoming Nuggets and Avalanche seasons. Which team are the guys more confident in? Will the Nuggets be willing to go into he second apron for an Aaron Gordon extension? We dive into the Broncos week 3 opponent, who are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how healthy will they be? The CU Buffs start their conference play this weekend, what are the keys for the Buffs starting off 1-0 in the Big 12? Zach and Phil react to Avalanche coach, Jared Bednar’s comments from Avs media day yesterday. How will the team welcome back Val Nichushkin back into the locker room? Will there be another slip up from Val?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze the shift in NFL play calling and the success that teams are having, running the ball. DenverSports.com editor, James Merilatt joins the show to discuss the mis-hirings of the Broncos the past decade. How would the Broncos look with Kyle Shanahan at the helm? Today’s “Three Count” includes a worse NFL situation then the Denver Broncos, previewing the Patriots and Jets game tonight, and who would you rather draft, Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter? Zach asks the question, could the Broncos use a guy like Jerry Jeudy this season? Would he be able to help take coverages away from Sutton and the other wide receivers?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon and coach, Jared Bednar discussing Gabe Landeskog. We have a rough timeline of when Landeskog will return. We down a rabbit hole of athletes to miss multiple years and then come back to play, can Landeskog be the next example? Zach and Phil preview the Broncos opponent this weekend, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who are these Bucs and Baker Mayfield? The injuries are piling up for Tampa Bay, will the Broncos be able to take advantage of an injured Bucs team? How are we feeling about the Buffs as they enter Big 12 play this weekend? Is Coach Prime feeling encouraged by a strong offensive line performance against CSU? We finish up the hour with how the Avalanche can become a multiple time champion with this core and if it rides on Val Nichushkin being available.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. What improvements are the guys looking for in week 3? How can the Broncos lean into the trend around the NFL of running the ball against these deep defensive looks? The guys react to ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s suggestion that the NFL should outlaw 2 deep safeties. DenverSports.com’s Andrew Mason joins the show live after an afternoon in the Broncos locker room to discuss what he learned today, the Broncos running game, and much more. Will the Broncos offense lean into going up tempo? We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned today. When are we expecting a Gabe Landeskog return?