The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive talks about Phil’s greatest accomplishment. That conversation runs parallel with the Broncos Pro Bowlers for the 2023 season. Phil defends Courtland Sutton against the numbers as a snub. | The Broncos O-Line may be in rare air coming up this offseason. Zach and Phil discuss the financial components from how this Russell Wilson fallout may playout for those around him. | Garett Bolles had quite the comments from his locker on Wednesday about who he supports as his QB. Phil details why Bolles defends those he loves to the end regardless of circumstances. | Sean Payton may be the voice of the AFC West for now, but could that change? Zach and Phil detail who else could be on their way to the AFC West in 2024. Could Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert be a perfect marriage? Maybe, but Zach explains what really could bring him back to Southern Cal.

Hour 4 of The Drive must know which way Sean Payton would lean this weekend: a solid win or a big game from Jarrett Stidham? Brock Huard, ½ of Brock and Huard on Seattle Sports 710, joins The Drive to brag about his Washington Huskies heading to the CFP National Championship Game. Brock takes a few minutes to make sense of the Russell Wilson-Sean Payton situation. Did Brock see this coming based on Russell’s time in Seattle? Brock details what makes Penix so good and who Michael Penix Jr. compares to in the NFL right now. If Brock was Sean Payton, does he take Penix with his 1st round pick if he’s available? Brock ends the debate of Penix Jr. or Justin Fields. | Zach and Phil discuss some things Brock Huard brought up about which direction the Broncos could go moving forward. | Zach and Phil make a bet that involves the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Buffs.

Hour 1 of The Drive opens with why it’s time for Nathan MacKinnon to get his crack at the Hart Trophy as his case is getting stronger and stronger! | Zach and Phil discuss what’s more important for the Denver Broncos now: a winning record or a higher draft pick? Phil makes his case for why Michael Penix Jr. may be out of reach now. | Peter King believes that Jarrett Stidham can hold the show in the road for Sean Payton. Phil isn’t sold that Stidham is anything but the bridge QB for Sean Payton. Phil also explains why the Broncos never had a playoff roster this season. | The guys wonder why Jerry Jeudy never steps up in big moments. Jerry Jeudy has a lot of mixed signals, but will it ever work anywhere?

Hour 2 of The Drive needs to have the discussion about Sean Payton or Russell Wilson. But there’s a twist! What should Greg Penner do about the future? Zach, Phil, and Cecil go through why patience is tied to what’s next and how Sean maximizes what’s next. Cecil Lammey talks about who the Broncos could draft and who the Broncos should draft as their next QB. Cecil and Phil discuss what the Broncos should do with Jaleel McLaughlin. | The Drive’s “Three Count” brings you the numbers on the CFP semifinals. | Justin Fields has forced the Chicago Bears to make a decision. Zach and Phil discuss whether they’d want Justin Fields or Caleb Williams.

Hour 3 of The Drive keeps it going as Zach and Phil debate about why Justin Fields would or would not work in Denver. Phil says Sean Payton should be done if a QB like Fields couldn’t work in his offense. | The guys go through the compensation for Justin Fields if Denver made the move. Also, who’s the perfect QB for Sean Payton’s system? | Peter King throws out the scenario of Jarrett Stidham being the lead guy at QB in 2024. Zach and Phil discuss why him being the bridge makes things easier on Sean Payton if it works. | Zach and Phil talk about the last time certain records and stats were achieved in the Broncos organization.

Hour 4 of The Drive needs to know does winning matter or does a higher draft pick matter on Sunday? Zach and Phil discuss should Sean Payton take a step back as this season comes to an end and reflect on everything. If the Broncos draft Michael Penix Jr. with Jarrett Stidham still in house, what will Sean Payton do at the QB 1 position? Will Petersen from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Did George Paton take advantage of ownership? Phil says if Russ goes after the season, everyone should go. | Justin Fields to Denver? Zach, Phil and Will discuss what that would look like if Sean Payton approved. Could Drake Maye become an option soon? | Zach explains why Justin Fields may not be the perfect fit for Sean Payton.

Hour 1 of The Drive is shocked by how the CFP played out! Zach and Phil can’t believe how both games turned out. Will this have an affect on how things play out moving forward for the new 12 team CFP? | Zach and Phil go through their New Years Weekend. Jarrett Stidham got the nod on Sunday and the guys dissect how he brought one aspect to the game that Russ doesn’t. | The Broncos were the talk of the town before kickoff on Sunday again. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network detailed why Russ hasn’t worked in Denver but that doesn’t mean this chapter is closed. The guys try to explain what else could be done to salvage this relationship. | Zach and Phil try to make sense of who’s leaking all this information to Ian Rapoport. Also, the guys express that Jarrett Stidham starting was inevitable.

Hour 2 of The Drive heads to the other side of the table as more reports surfaced on Sunday. Zach and Phil discuss the report that detailed whether the Broncos would have trouble getting free agents to Denver. Also, could a lawsuit be on the way for the Broncos? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy further details where this benching ranks and how the NFLPA may handle this situation moving forward. Troy talks about whether another divorce could be on the horizon in the Broncos organization. Troy goes through Jarrett Stidham’s first start as a Denver Bronco. What kind of spark has Stidham been to the offense? | The Drive’s “Three Count” wonders could the Broncos future QB be in the CFP! | Zach and Phil go through what the real version of a spark should be for the Denver Broncos moving forward. Phil wonders could Jaleel McLaughlin be a 1,000-yard rusher.

Hour 3 of The Drive talks about how steady Jarrett Stidham was on Sunday. Zach and Phil go through whether the change at QB made a difference. | Breaking News comes out of the NFL as Panthers owner, David Tepper, was fined $300K. Phil makes his case for why the Denver Broncos need to get Michael Penix Jr. if he’s available in the NFL Draft. Are the injuries he sustained in his college career a concern? | Zach and Phil play the role of investigative reporters as they get to the bottom of who leaked the news of Sean Payton and the Broncos Brass conversations to Ian Rapoport. Also, could the Broncos be in trouble with the upcoming crop of Free Agents? | The Drive covers the top stories in Denver Sports from over the New Years Weekend.

Hour 4 of The Drive hears from Jets QB Aaron Rodgers on why Russell Wilson is a great man for handling this situation with Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos the way he has. Zach and Phil respond to his comments about the Broncos. Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James goes off on how pedestrian the Broncos offense was on Sunday. James and the guys argue about how poor Sean Payton’s judgement has been this season. The guys go through what needs to happen to get Jaleel McLaughlin to maximize his potential. | Could Jarrett Stidham be Sean Payton’s blind eye? Zach and Phil go through the idea of what that could look like. | The Drive ends with Game Balls after a Broncos win!