The Drive

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil get off track talking about Phil leaving his credit card in the vending machine again, Zach's underwear, and the guys doing separate laundry from their wives. We pivot back to the Broncos and preview the Broncos and Jaguars game this Sunday. Where do the Broncos and Jags rank in the NFL in passing and rushing offensively and defensively? We react to ESPN's simulation for the NFL playoffs. How does this simulation expect the Broncos to season to end? Today's "Three Count" includes if Sean Payton could bring in Tua to back up Bo Nix next season if Tua is cut, previewing the Rams and Seahawks big Thursday Night Football game, and Joe Burrow's odd and cryptic messages about his future with the Bengals. We react to Jaguars head coach Liam Coen's comments on Bo Nix, the Broncos defense, and more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the dynamics in locker rooms in the different sports and how odd it is that media is allowed in a locker room with the athletes changing. Zach and Phil debate which Bronco would have the best speeches at a Super Bowl parade. We hear from Courtland Sutton and comments on the Broncos pulling their own weight in terms of bringing a championship to Denver like the Avalanche and Nuggets. Who is the better quarterback between Bo Nix and Trevor Lawrence? We preview the Nuggets and Magic game as they face off tonight in Denver. Who is Paolo Banchero and company? Will the Nuggets be able to continue their historic offensive numbers? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the NFL's MVP race and where Bo Nix is expected to finish for the award. What would Nix have to do the rest of the season to jump guys like Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye and Josh Allen? Could Bo do what Drew Brees never did, and win an MVP at some point during his career? How has Sean Payton's odds for Coach of the Year shifted in the last month? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the challenge the Jaguars present. We look at a handful of Broncos that are on the edge of making history with Nik Bonitto needing one more sack to be the second Bronco ever to have back-to-back 13.5 sack seasons, RJ Harvey one touchdown away from being third all-time in rookie Broncos touchdowns, and more. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss CU losing two of their most impactful players and debate where Deion Sanders and the Buffs turn next. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on the Jaguars ability to create turnovers on defense. We hear more from Payton and his thoughts on the Jaguars number one rush defense. How big of a test is ahead for RJ Harvey and the Broncos running back room? Why has Payton leaned into letting Harvey have more carries than Dobbins had earlier in the year? What are the guys looking for from Harvey to finish the season? We react to the news of Buffs Omarion Miller entering the transfer portal. How much of the financial struggles in the Colorado athletic department and lack of revenue share for the players impact Miller's decision to leave CU? What players will Colorado be able to bring into replace their highest producing players from last year? What would bringing in private equity money to CU's athletic department mean for non-revenue sports? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the NFL's MVP race and where Bo Nix is expected to finish for the award. Is it fair to have names like Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye and Josh Allen all ahead of Nix? The guys debate if Nix will have the opportunity to win an MVP during his career. How has Sean Payton's odds for Coach of the Year shifted in the last month? We hear from Payton and his thoughts on "bigger games" coming for the Broncos. Are Payton and the Broncos showing the proper respect to the Jaguars? Today's "Three Count" features Tom Brady listing the Broncos as the number one team in his power rankings, Zach Wilson getting passed over by Quinn Ewers to start in Miami after the Dolphins benched Tua, and Pat Bryant returning to practice after his hamstring injury. Are the Avalanche proving to be in a league of their own after beating the Kraken in Seattle 5-3 and not playing particularly well? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their favorite Christmas movies. Zach and Phil preview the Jaguars as the Broncos get ready to host them this weekend. The guys detail how explosive the Jaguars offense has been since week 8 and how hot they've been, winning their last 5 games. We look at a handful of Broncos that are on the edge of making history with Nik Bonitto needing one more sack to be the second Bronco ever to have back-to-back 13.5 sack seasons, RJ Harvey one touchdown away from being third all-time in rookie Broncos touchdowns, and more. We react to the news of Buffs Omarion Miller entering the transfer portal. How much of the financial struggles in the Colorado athletic department and lack of revenue share for the players impact Miller's decision to leave CU? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the latest projections for the Broncos win total, chances at being the number one seed in the AFC, and much more. Zach announces he has bought tickets to the Broncos Divisional round of the playoffs. How have the expectations for the Broncos shifted with how well they've played this season and put themselves in position for playoff success? With the AFC wide open this year, is this the perfect season for the Broncos to swoop in to make it to the Super Bowl? We react to Collin Cowherd's switch up from a month ago, suggesting Sean Payton and the Broncos could find a new quarterback in place for Bo Nix, to now comparing him to Steve Young. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss how the playoff expectations for the Broncos will change if they secure the number one seed in the AFC. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss if Bo Nix can find himself in the MVP race if the Broncos win out, if the Chiefs dynasty is ending as the Broncos open up their Super Bowl window, and much more. Does Sean Payton need to start being more vocal about the unfair officiating of Riley Moss and his defensive pass interference calls? Phil explains why Moss is having an underrated and breakout season. Did Sunday serve as a reminder for how great Courtland Sutton is and how he can be a legitimate number one receiver? Is Sutton already a top 5 receiver in Broncos history and is he on his way of becoming a Ring of Famer? The guys react to the Nuggets gritty win over the Rockets last night as Jokic fouled out of the game and Peyton Watson was injured early in the game. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the latest projections for the Broncos win total, chances at being the number one seed in the AFC, and much more. Zach announces he has bought tickets to the Broncos Divisional round of the playoffs. How have the expectations for the Broncos shifted with how well they've played this season and put themselves in position for playoff success? Today's "Three Count" features a look at the 2023 and 2024 5 star quarterbacks as 7 of the 8 have entered the transfer portal except Arch Manning as he announced he will return to Texas for 2026, previewing the Avalanche and Kraken game tonight. We react to Collin Cowherd's switch up from a month ago, suggesting Sean Payton and the Broncos could find a new quarterback in place for Bo Nix, to now comparing him to Steve Young. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the NBA midseason tournament and the rivalry bubbling between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Where do the Nuggets fit into the NBA landscape with these two young NBA teams? Does Sean Payton need to start being more vocal about the unfair officiating of Riley Moss and his defensive pass interference calls? Is Riley Moss having an underrated breakout season? Did Sunday serve as a reminder for how great Courtland Sutton is and how he can be a legitimate number one receiver? Is Sutton already a top 5 receiver in Broncos history and is he on his way of becoming a Ring of Famer? The guys react to the Nuggets gritty win over the Rockets last night as Jokic fouled out of the game and Peyton Watson was injured early in the game.