The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the NFL draft, the top running back prospects and how frustrated they will be watching the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Zach and Phil recap the war of words between Bo Nix and Sean Payton yesterday when it comes to Nix's ankle surgeries. Phil explains why any athlete would be upset with their coach "putting their business out there" and publicly discussing a player's medical history. Does Sean Payton owe Bo Nix an apology? Will the two leaders of the Broncos get over this "spat"? We react to the updated timetable for Aaron Gordon's hamstring injury as he will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks. Should the Nuggets regret giving Gordon a contract extension after multiple soft tissue injuries derailing the past two seasons? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Richie breakdown the conflicting comments on Bo Nix's ankle injury coming from Bo Nix himself and Sean Payton. Should there be concern with the two faces of the Broncos not being on the same page? Could Bo Nix be trying to protect his value to the Broncos and the big pay day he has coming soon? The guys explain how they believe both Nix and Payton will be able to get over this situation to still be successful. Is Bo speaking up against Sean a sign that they are equals at this point in their careers? Should Broncos Country be more concerned after learning Nix has fractured his ankle multiple times before? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to wrap up the drama between Sean Payton and Bo Nix. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Richie continue to react to Bo Nix's comments on how Sean Payton should not be talking about Bo's previous injuries. We react to your texts on the text line and thoughts on a potential rift between the quarterback and coach of the Broncos. We go back and listen to Sean Payton's comments on Bo Nix's predisposed injuries to his ankle and contrast those to Nix's comments on the issue today. We pivot and react to Bo Nix's comments on Davis Webb and how much he has helped him with the Broncos. Could we be seeing an Avalanche trade soon after multiple of their players were announced to be sitting out tonight? We react to reports that the Lakers are gearing up to sign Peyton Watson in the offseason. What would the Nuggets have to do to keep Watson in Denver long term? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into Bo Nix after he had season-ending surgery after breaking his ankle against the Bills. Should Broncos Country be more concerned after learning Nix has broken his ankle multiple times before? We hear from Greg Penner describing his approach when intervening in football decisions with the Broncos. Under what circumstances would Penner step in and overrule Sean Payton and George Paton? Today's "Three Count" features quotes from Joe Lombardi after being fired from Sean Payton and the Broncos and  previewing the Avalanche and Senators game tonight. We react to Bo Nix's comments today on his ankle surgery and how Sean Payton should not be mentioning Nix's past injuries that Payton doesn't know about. Are we seeing the two faces of the Broncos at odds? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Richie cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown Greg Penners' end of the season press conference today and the serious tone Penner had even after a great season by the Broncos. Zach and Richie share their biggest takeaways from Greg Penners' press conference and react to his comments on where the Broncos fell short this season. We look into the Broncos pending free agents and debate who we would want to return to the Broncos the most for the future? We hear from John Franklin-Meyers and his comments on his future with the Broncos. How desirable are the Broncos moving forward to free agents? We hear from Garrett Bolles as he lays out all the reasons free agents would want to come to Denver from the facilities to Bo Nix.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news of the day in the Broncos firing their offensive coordinator in Joe Lombardi. Is this move to make room for Davis Webb to be the Broncos new offensive coordinator? Would Sean Payton hand over play-calling duties to Webb? Would Webb turn down a head coaching opportunity to stay with the Broncos as a coordinator? We have more breaking news as the Broncos have also fired their wide receiver and cornerback's coach. What do the guys make of the Broncos making changes to their coaching staff after having such a successful season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Sean Payton saying he regretted the play call on the 4th and 1 and breaking down the Nuggets as their injuries continue to pile up. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joining the show discuss why Sean Payton fired his offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, if Sean Payton could step down as the Broncos play-caller, and much more. We preview the Nuggets and Pistons game tonight as the Nuggets will be without Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Are the Nuggets being too cautious with Jokic and his injury? We react to Seth Wickersham's article detailing his time with Sean Payton and Payton pointing out how coaches not taking the points with field goals anymore is a negative. How would the guys feel about the Broncos bringing back JK Dobbins after yet another injury derailed his season? We debate what a Dobbins contract would look like if he were to return to the Broncos or head to a new team. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos end of season press conferences today. We have breaking news as the Broncos offensive coordinator, Joe Lombardi has been fired. Is this move to make room for Davis Webb to be the Broncos new offensive coordinator? Would Sean Payton hand over play-calling duties to Webb? Was it fair to Lombardi for the Broncos to fire him? Would Webb turn down a head coaching opportunity to stay with the Broncos as a coordinator? Today's "Three Count" includes why Vance Joseph has not been named a head coach of a team during this hiring cycle and Bill Belichick not being inducted as a first ballot hall of famer. We react to Shedeur Sanders being named a pro-bowl alternate this season and Phil explains how the honor of a pro bowler is being ruined. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic gets set to make a return to the lineup soon and how the analytics pointed towards the Broncos kicking the field goal instead of going for it on 4th and 1. Zach and Phil continue to dive into Sean Payton's decision to not kick a field goal early in the AFC championship and how Payton was blinded being the play caller instead of being the head coach. How would the guys feel about the Broncos bringing back JK Dobbins after yet another injury derailed his season? We debate what a Dobbins contract would look like if he were to return to the Broncos or head to a new team. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Patriots AFC championship. How much blame does Sean Payton deserve for not kicking a field goal on 4th and 1 during the second quarter? Did Payton lean to much into his play calling instead of having a level headed CEO approach to the decision? We hear from Sean Payton and his comments on regretting the decision to go for it on 4th and 1. Should Payton have factored in the second half weather when decided to not take the points in the first half? We hear from Drew Brees and his thoughts on taking points with a young quarter back in a big game. Would the result of the game be different if Bo Nix was healthy and available to play? Phil explains why the rest of the Broncos offense let Jarrett Stidham down. We wrap up the show debating if the Broncos should and would have a closed roof in the future for these kinds of conditions during games.