The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive can’t believe Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers didn’t know the overtime rules. The crossover wasn’t happy with the 49ers constantly falling short. | The Kansas City Chiefs officially have a dynasty and Zach and Phil shutdown anyone who doesn’t think they do. This leads to a bigger discussion of where the Broncos should go from here! | Zach doesn’t waste any time with laying out the facts about why the 2023 Kansas City defense is better than the 2015 Broncos defense. | The Denver Nuggets have similar construction to the Kansas City Chiefs and that’s why the city of Denver can’t give up. The guys also discuss why Jokic could be closer to Mahomes than most people would want to admit!

Hour 2 of The Drive is forced to ask a very tough question: Could Russell Wilson be back with the Denver Broncos in 2024? Zach and Phil go through the tea leaves that have led to why Russ may be back next year. Justin Fields has created limbo for several teams around the NFL, but will Sean even look Chicago’s way? Zach calls a Russ return in 2024 a disaster and he explains why. | The Drive’s “Three Count” is shocked by John Elway’s actions at the Super Bowl on Sunday! | Usher has divided several rooms after his performance at the Super Bowl! Zach and Phil go through what they loved and didn’t love about his performance!

Hour 3 of The Drive goes over some stats that has Zach and Phil wondering how far away are the Broncos to where they want to be. | Good News for the Denver Nuggets is here as the Chiefs are a reminder that one organization in Denver is headed in the right direction. | The Colorado Avalanche are being compared to one NFL team and Phil explains why they’ve earned the title. Also, how much do the Avs miss Valerie Nichushkin? | The Super Bowl was quite the fiasco as the Kansas City chiefs completed the comeback! The guys go off on the 49ers for their bad decisions down the stretch. Should anyone believe the 49ers about not knowing the overtime rules?

Hour 4 of The Drive finally settles the debate about Brock Purdy and why the 49ers are so successful with him as their QB. If he was anywhere else in the NFL, would he succeed? Zach comes to his rescue! Zach also makes the case about why the 2023 KC Chiefs defense are better than the 2015 Broncos defense. Did his case have enough facts to support his claim? | Russell Wilson to Denver in 2024 isn’t as far off as some think. Zach and Phil debate about where this noise is coming from. | Zach and Phil argue about why the Broncos are keeping Russell Wilson!

Hour 1 of The Drive is tired of Kansas City winning and the guys make it known! Also, the Nuggets have the Lakers and their fans in the palm of their hands. | The Colorado Avalanche deserve some verbal punishment after the start to this road trip and Zach and Phil give it to them. The guys discuss why their road record is totally flipped compared to where they were last season. | Should the way Patrick Mahomes has won make the Broncos want to get their QB no matter the cost? The guys discuss the legacy of Mahomes and how daunting on everyone it is to be perfect. | The guys share their favorite Super Bowl halftime show performances! The conversation shifts to how the Nuggets officially own the Lakers and they couldn’t be happier!

Hour 2 of The Drive catches Sean Payton running his mouth again as Kay Adams got good stuff out of Sean. Sean talks about flipping the puzzle upside down year over year. Zach and Phil react to his comments as Sean keeps trying to fool everyone. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive to discuss Sean's comments from Las Vegas. Also, could Russ restructuring his contract be on the table as a serious option? Mike lays out why Russell Wilson needs to decide what’s more important: playing or getting paid. Mike also explains what Russ would need to adjust if he wants to be back next year as a Denver Bronco but will Sean open himself up to it? How much say so has Greg Penner given on the Russ-Sean relationship coming back for 2024? | The Drive’s “Three Count” congratulates a Randy Gradishar on a long overdue honor! | The NFL Honors was Thursday night, and the guys react! Is the pressure on Lamar Jackson to win a Super Bowl to validate what he’s done thus far? The guys discuss who may have gotten snubbed at the NFL Honors.

Hour 3 of The Drive is worried about the Colorado Avalanche. Zach and Phil discuss where the Avs have gone wrong up to this point. Are the Avs too Nathan MacKinnon reliant? | The guys give their initial thoughts on Super Bowl 58! Will Travis Kelce retire if the Chiefs win on Sunday? Zach and Phil debate about when it’s time to give Brock Purdy his respects. | Zach and Phil have a conversation about why it’s time for the Broncos to stop looking over the fence and take care of their own business. Who or what is the blueprint for the Broncos to follow? Patrick Mahomes is on the verge of rare company if he wins on Sunday, but can the Broncos afford to focus on that? | The Los Angeles Lakers felt the wrath of the Denver Nuggets late in the 4th quarter. The fellas discuss the Nuggets finding consistency down the stretch!

Hour 4 of The Drive heads to Las Vegas for the last time before the Super Bowl! Sean Payton was in front of every microphone that would have his voice to discuss what the Broncos offseason plans are shaping up to be. Zach and Phil discuss why Sean Payton is already stretching the truth despite his comments. Mike Klis, our 9 News Broncos Insider, joined The Drive earlier and broke down why Russ could return to Denver. The guys go through why it may or may not be possible. Will Russ restructure his contract? | The NFL Honors announced some interesting awards choices and the guys debate about it! | Zach and Phil make their final score predictions for the Super Bowl and make their final bold predictions!

Hour 1 of The Drive goes at it with Mat Smith about what the Buffs are doing by hiring a first time play caller as their Defensive Coordinator. Also, what do the guys make of the trade deadline? | The Denver Nuggets stayed put during trade deadline day! Zach and Phil discuss who got better and who got worse around the Nuggets. Have the Nuggets earned the benefit of the doubt? | There are a couple of old school head coaches that the guys think would be great defensive consultants. Would that move help or hurt Vance Joseph? | The guys have one extra layer to their “traded coaches” theory from yesterday as new information has risen.

Hour 2 of The Drive has brand new sound from Drew Brees as he makes the rounds at radio row! Drew comments on where the breakdown took place between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson. Zach and Phil discuss how much has Sean shared with Drew up to this point. The guys go through why Russell Wilson wasn’t set up for success and Brock Huard chimes in to add some extra gas to the fire. Is it time for Drew Brees to come to Denver? | The Drive’s “Three Count” celebrates that Nathan MacKinnon for setting himself up to run away with the Hart Trophy! | Aaron Gordon and Coach Malone discuss what Kobe Bryant meant to basketball. Zach and Phil give their reactions and centiments for Kobe.