The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive explains why CU could be very popular come draft time later this year and next year. Phil reminds his CU Buffs of the window they’re in! | 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 evidence of the NFL coaches who have been traded over the years yields great results. Sean Payton fits the build, and the guys explain their latest evidence. | The Avs are in the middle of the toughest stretch of the season. Zach and Phil are worried about the Avs and they discuss whether the “others” will step up with the Big three.

Hour 4 of The Drive talks about whether Nathan MacKinnon has locked up the Hart Trophy or not. Drew Brees did not mince words earlier on Thursday as he spoke his piece on the whole Russ-Sean breakup. Zach and Phil are shocked but relieved that others saw what Broncos Country saw all season. How much stock should be put into what Drew said? The guys put the demise of the offense on the running game more than Russ. | Will Sheduer be the #1 overall pick next year? The guys discuss what the Buffs need to do to make that happen next season. They also respond to the latest from ESPN's Field Yates report about the Buffs and the 2025 NFL draft. | Kobe Bryant will be honored tonight as his statue will be unveiled. Zach and Phil discuss what this moment means for the Nuggets and Lakers tonight.

Hour 1 of The Drive is frustrated with the news about all the streaming services having more control than ever. | The Avs suffered a terrible loss vs the New Jersey Devils. The guys discuss how bad the backup goalie situation is for Colorado. Also, how close is Cale Makar to owning a huge record in Avs history? | Adam Schefter spoke on ESPN Chicago radio to discuss why the Bears will draft Caleb Wiliams. The guys discuss whether Justin Fields is worth the Broncos 12th overall pick. | Matt Ryan of CBS talks with Denversports.com’s Senior Broncos Writer, Andrew Mason, about why the relationship between Russ and Sean may be irreparable.

Hour 2 of The Drive hops in the way back machine to discuss how trading for coaches actually impacts winning. Zach and Phil recap the 2023 season under Sean Payton. The stats say it’s best that Broncos Country would give Sean a chance because 4 of the 7 other coaches to be traded went to at least one Super Bowl with their new team. Does Sean understand the magnitude of what’s on the horizon if he can capitalize? | The Drive’s “Three Count” reacts to why Zach is mad with Coach Prime! | Zach and Phil discuss what the Nuggets could do before the trade deadline. Are there any names worth the Nuggets trading the farm for?

Hour 3 of The Drive relives Super Bowl 50 as the Denver Broncos beat Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. Zach and Phil discuss what they remember about that moment and how it impacted them personally. | Coach Prime and Colorado are zeroing in on a Defensive Coordinator and the guys react to the breaking news! Nick Saban has a new home and Zach has one wish for him in his new venture. | Zach and Phil give their reactions to some comments from the Super Bowl about what the Broncos QB situation is right now. Phil explains why he agrees with his former teammate, Matt Ryan. | The NCAA labor laws have created a world where players are on the verge of having more power than the employees of the college. The guys try to make sense of why the NCAA could be in a world of trouble sooner rather than later.

Hour 4 of The Drive looks back at the 7 other NFL coaches who were traded. Zach and Phil use the Bill Belichick trade to explain why we must be patient and not panic. Tony Romo believes in Sean Payton and the fellas wonder is it time to give Sean Payton the benefit of the doubt? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about if Zach’s theory is possible with Sean in Denver. Troy also breaks down why the “draft a QB’ talk is so high! Should Justin Fields be the Apple of Sean Payton’s eye? | Super Bowl 50 was 8 years ago today! The Denver Broncos won but no one could’ve foreseen what the organization would’ve become after that Super Bowl run. Zach and Phil give the SB 50 team their flowers. | Will the Nuggets make a trade by Thursday afternoon? The guys go through why it’s not likely.

Hour 1 of The Drive needs to know who’s worth putting a huge chunk of change on to win MVP: Nathan MacKinnon or Nikola Jokic? The guys then discuss what it’s like having inside info on a team you’re working for. | The Broncos could be on a ship that’s leaving the dock whether they’re ready or not. Zach and Phil discuss Commissioner Roger Goodell’s press conference. Is the NFL going all in on global after their latest announcement? | Nikola Jokic is putting pressure on the NBA purists to give him his credit if this season goes as planned. The guys discuss what’s on the horizon for Jokic as he impinges upon this mark. | Christian McCaffrey talks about how his dad has prepared him for the Super Bowl since he was young. Phil talks about what it's like being prepared for the NFL from a young age!

Hour 2 of The Drive has another Mock Draft that has the Denver Broncos taking a QB. JJ McCarthy seems to be the man of the hour but is he the apple of Sean Payton’s eye? Phil calls out Jim Harbaugh for overselling a QB who didn’t go to the Senior Bowl. The guys also question why Sean Payton took the job if he’s only going to look at every future QB with his Drew Brees colored glasses. | The Drive’s “Three Count” can’t believe the Chiefs 2023 defense is in the same breath, stats wise, as the 2015 Broncos defense! | Breaking News comes in and a new ground-breaking sports bundle package has come together headed by ESPN and FOX! Zach and Phil give their immediate reactions.

Hour 3 of The Drive is tired of the CU Buffs MBB team not getting over the hump! Zach and Phil discuss what the Buffs will do if they miss the tournament. Phil has quite the take about who should join Coach Prime in Boulder! | Brazil will be the host to an NFL game later this fall. The guys breakdown why the NFL is full on global with their vision. | Nikola Jokic is putting pressure on the NBA purists to give him his credit if this season goes as planned. The guys discuss what’s on the horizon for Jokic as he impinges upon this mark. | Phil talks about he and Christian McCaffrey growing up in Colorado and what it was like. Chirstian detailed why his dad was so strict and how it worked in his favor. The fellas react to what it's like watching CMC from a distance.

Hour 4 of The Drive talks about how you're influenced can have an impact on what you want to do and how far you want to go. NFL.com has the Broncos taking rookie QB JJ McCarthy from Michigan with their 1st round pick in April. Zach and Phil discuss the reasons why Sean Payton isn't looking to develop a rookie QB. Phil wonders could that lead to the road of Mac Jones to Denver. | The Buffs football team has some huge news on Wednesday! Could it be about the uniforms? Also, could this be Tad Boyle's last ride in Boulder as the Head MBB team? | The guys end the show by bringing in some odds of what the Super Bowl betting could look like on Sunday.