The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the CU Buffs getting run out of town by Nebraska. How will the Buffs respond to the adversity of a bad loss? Zach has a rant about all the things he doesn’t like about the way Coach Prime has gone about his business in Boulder. Were the guys surprised by Bo Nix’s performance? What were the positives and negatives from Nix’s debut?  Where was the help for Bo Nix yesterday? How can the Broncos run the ball better going forward and set up Bo Nix for success? We finish up the hour with more on CU, will the Buffs be able to overcome a bad game and come together as a team?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dissect Bo Nix and the Broncos in their first game of the season. Although Nix didn’t have a great stat line, did he pass the eye test? Why did Bo look so different from training camp and preseason to how he looked in Seattle? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer, joins the show to discuss the excess amount of Bo Nix’s passing attempts, concerns about the Broncos playmakers, and a preview of week 2 and the Steelers. We take a lap around the NFL, and look at the highlights, lowlights, and story lines of week 1. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned from the Broncos in week 1.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys discuss how Sean Payton will use Bo Nix in his NFL debut, will Payton be conservative or treat Nix like a seasoned vet? Phil is excited to see how Bo responds to adversity after a fairly easy-going preseason. We preview the big Colorado and Nebraska game this Saturday, how much of an advantage does Nebraska have by keeping most of the team together year over year while CU has had an influx of transfers? How concerned are the guys about how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs looked last night? Is there any team in the AFC that can dethrone Kansas City this year?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil voice their biggest questions going into week 1 for the Broncos. Will Riley Moss be able to hold up as the second corner back to PS2? Who will be the third down running back for the Broncos? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the vibes for the Broncos heading into the season opener, how aggressive Sean Payton will be, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes the new valuation for the Broncos by CNBC, Tim Patrick almost getting traded to New Orleans, and Russell Wilson questionable to play in week 1 for Pittsburgh. Zach and Phil breakdown what Colorado needs to do to walk out of Lincoln with a win. Will the Buffs be able to run the ball successfully?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question what the identity of the Broncos will be this year? Will the defense allow as many points as many outlets are projecting?  What are we getting from the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday? While the 2023 Seahawks were not over impressive, will their new coaching staff reinvigorate the team? Where Does Geno Smith rank among NFL quarterbacks? Out of Marvin Mims, Greg Dulcich, and Audric Estime, who will pop the most on Sunday? The guys preview the CU and Nebraska game. What will the national image of CU be if they leave Lincoln with a win? How will the running game factor into the game for both teams? Will Nebraska be at an advantage after keeping most of their team together from last year while CU added lots of transfers to the roster?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their biggest questions for the Broncos heading into week 1 of the season. Super Bowl champion and former Bronco, Chris Harris joins the show to discuss how he feels about Bo Nix being named a captain as a rookie, the Broncos secondary matching up with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njjgba, and what the Broncos need to do to win in Seattle. How big a loss to the Broncos secondary is Justin Simmons? The guys react to an awesome interview with Chris Harris and preview NFL games across the country. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for both the Buffs and Broncos games.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and fill-in, Matt Smith. The guys discuss the prospects of Bo Nix winning the rookie of the year award and Sean Payton winning the coach of the year award. How is Garrett Bolles feeling after not being named a captain this year and not having a contract extension yet? Could we be seeing two future first round picks playing head-to-head when Colorado and Nebraska face off this weekend? The guys react to a developing story from Zach Lowe reporting there are rumblings that Nuggets head coach and front office are not seeing eye-to-eye.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the pressure on Sean Payton this year, being the second highest coach in the NFL. Can he prove he his worth the high salary? Will Sean Payton “win” the Broncos a game this season? Does Sean have a built-in excuse to lose games because of the poor roster construction and dead money? Today’s “Three Count” includes the CU and Nebraska game being the hottest ticket in America, the Broncos being the most bet on team to make the playoffs, and “Chiefs-a-holic” gets his prison sentence. Zach and Phil share their concerns for Travis Hunter playing too many snaps last week. How can CU manage Hunter’s snaps better to make his high-quality play more sustainable throughout the season?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach shares a story about a lawn dispute between him and his neighbor. What do the guys make of tonight’s high powered NFL season opener between Kansas City and Baltimore? How is longtime Bronco, Garrett Bolles feeling after not being named a captain and not having a contract extension yet? Will this be Bolles last season in a Bronco uniform? We have reports from ESPN’s Zach Lowe on the disfunction between the Nuggets coaching staff and front office. We go behind enemy lines with Brock Huard, of Seattle sports radio, the guys discuss what Seattle is saying about the Broncos, how will the Seahawks rattle Bo Nix, and how coaching will come into play for this week 1 matchup.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown how Sean Payton will factor into the Broncos win total this year. Will Payton be sharper in play calling, game management, and more this season? How can the Broncos have a better red zone efficiency this season? Phil voices his concern of Sean Payton having a built-in excuse to not win this season. Our Senior Broncos writer, Andrew Mason, joins the show to discuss where the Broncos can upgrade from last year, how Zach Allen can be successful, and which Bronco needs to prove themselves most this year. We wrap up the show with the guys previewing tonight’s kick off to the NFL season. Who do the guys have? Patrick Mahomes the Chiefs or Lamar Jackson and the Ravens?