The Drive

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss if the Broncos bye week came at a bad time as the Broncos are rolling. Who should be the Broncos running back going forward? Is Jaleel well-rounded enough to take a bulk of the snaps? Would Jaleel be exposed in a larger role? What is the identity of the Broncos? Phil shares stories from how himself and his teammates treated their bye weeks and what it’s like coming back to the facility after the off time. Today’s “Three Count” includes former Nugget Paul Milsap officially retiring and two Avalanche players teaming up in the NHL 4 Nations tournament. Who will the guys be rooting for in the 4 Nations Tournament? ESPN’s Marcus Spears speaks glowingly about Nik Bonitto, is Bonitto finally getting the credit he deserves? The guys take a look at the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year Award odds and where two Broncos fit in the odds.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate the College Football Committee ranking Alabama over Miami and all the controversial moves made by CFP committee. Who would we want to see the Buffs play in their bowl game? Despite a great comeback win last night, the Avalanche still have big questions at their goal tender position. Would the guys trade Mikko away to bring in a top end NHL goalie? The University of Colorado has an important day as today is national signing day and the Buffs look to get commitments from top high school recruits. Who are the Buffs brining in after a major get in HS QB Juju Lewis? Not only did the Avs have a comeback win but the Nuggets came back to finish on top of the Warriors. Are the Nuggets relying on Jokic to be superhuman too often throughout the regular season? We react to TNT’s Charles Barkley pounding the table for the Nuggets to get Jokic more help and take advantage of having the best player in the world.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if the Broncos bye week came at a bad time. Should Jaleel McLaughlin be the Broncos starting running back going forward? Would defenses seeing too much Jaleel expose him as more of a change of pace back? Is the Broncos 2025 starting running back on the Broncos current roster? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Nik Bonitto being in the same sentence as TJ Watt and Bonitto’s chances at winning defensive player of the year award. Would Will be willing to trade Mikko for a top end goal tender? The Nuggets win in thrilling fashion, but the win didn’t come without concerns about Jamal Murray. Are the Nuggets relying on Jokic too much?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys recap the Broncos big Monday Night Football win over the Browns. Zach commends the ESPN broadcast for highlighting Denver and Colorado so great over the tv. Why were there so many no shows for Broncos Country last night in the stands? How many primetime games will the Broncos have next season? Zach and Phil dive into last night’s Broncos game and the onslaught of points they scored. The Broncos dodged a huge bullet last night as Jerry Jeudy almost had the best revenge game in NFL history. What happened to the Broncos defensive scheme when trying to stop Jerry Jeudy? The guys grade chapter 13 of Bo Nix. What were the positives and negatives from Nix in last night’s wild win?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos win from last night. Can the Broncos surprise people and make a run in the playoffs? Where do the Broncos go at the starting running back position? Did Bo Nix’s great plays outshine the two interceptions? Is Nik Bonitto becoming a house-hold name across the country? Should Bonitto be in the defensive player of the year conversation? Today’s “Three Count” features Josh Reynolds getting released by the Broncos, Mike Shanahan getting passed over for the NFL Hall of Fame again, Shedeur Sanders gifting freshman Jordan Seaton a $200,000 car, and the massive viewership numbers for the NFL on Thanksgiving Day. Zach asks if we are seeing the best football from an old Bronco. Should Broncos Country be readjusting their expectations for Courtland Sutton?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the Broncos win on Monday Night Football, from last night. Zach speaks to how great of an advertisement ESPN’s broadcast was for the city of Denver and the Broncos. Did Jerry Jeudy have the best revenge game in NFL history? Where does Jerry Jeudy’s performance rank among all-time revenge games in the NFL? Would Jeudy be as successful if he was still in Denver and receiving balls from Bo Nix? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos Monday Night Football win. Zach questions why Patrick Surtain was not tasked with shadowing Jerry Jeudy the whole game? We grade Bo Nix’s performance from last night, the amazing 93-yard touchdown pass and the 2 interceptions. Did Bo Nix prove he was underrated coming out of the NFL draft?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze the ups and downs from the Broncos primetime win. Was last night a coming out party for Nik Bonitto to national football fanbases? The guys debate who should be the Broncos starting running back for the ret of the season. We also react to the news of the day, in the Broncos releasing Josh Reynolds. Was Reynolds released solely because of on the field reasons? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to share his thoughts from last night's Broncos win. Which Broncos pick-6 was more impressive? We wrap up the show with the guys handing out their “game balls” for the Broncos after their Monday Night Football win. Can Nik Bonitto get himself in the defensive player of the year conversation? How impressive was Bo Nix’s 93-yard touchdown throw to Marvin Mims? How great of a revenge game did Jerry Jeudy have in last night’s return to Denver?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Mile High Station cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Broncos big national game on Monday Night Football, tonight. What are the Broncos biggest advantages over the Browns tonight? Will the Broncos be looking forward to their bye week and fall into a “trap game” tonight? Will there be any added motivation in a Jerry Jeudy “revenge game”? What version of Jameis Winston will we see for the Browns tonight? Zach shares how tonight’s game will impact the Broncos playoff chances. Will Bo Nix be able to have a breakout moment on national tv, tonight? The Colorado Buffaloes regular season has come to an end, how will Phil remember this season? Will the Buffs be able to build upon their success this season despite losing both Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil set the scene for Jerry Jeudy’s return to Denver for the Browns, tonight. The guys fill us in on why they think Jerry Jeudy didn’t succeed in Denver. Zach details all the missteps of Jeudy during his time with the Broncos. What kind of production will Jeudy have tonight vs the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” includes Russell Wilson’s incredible day for the Steelers in a win over Cincinnati, Josh Allen’s “receiving” touchdown despite not recording a reception, and CSU’s comeback win over Utah State to finish a great MW season for the Rams. We dive into the Avs and Nuggets as both received losses over the weekend. Zach makes a bold statement about Julian Strawther and him not being able to play during the playoffs for the Nuggets.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos primetime game tonight vs the Browns. How will the Browns defense matchup with the Broncos? Will Myles Garrett and former Bronco Shelby Harris be able to get to Bo Nix? How did the NFL’s results over the weekend affect the Broncos playoff probability? How would a win or loss, tonight, affect the Broncos playoff hopes? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on his former QB, Jameis Winston. How will the Broncos divide up the running back snaps tonight? Will Bo Nix be able to have a breakout game with a national audience watching?