The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive hears from the other Broncos players about the Russell Wilson benching. Are the guys sadder that it happened or surprised by how things went down? | Where does this breakup rank in Denver Sports history? The guys get into what all transpired-on twitter last night with Russ and Geno Smith. Could things come full circle for Russ? | Could Sean Payton be sacrificing his winning nature to prove a point with Russ? Zach and Phil revisit something that stuck out about the timeline of Sean’s actions. | Zach has a list of things that Sean Payton has done since arriving in Denver that highlights why Sean will eventually feel the pressure. Phil talks about why Russ needs to just focus on collecting his money.

Hour 4 of The Drive needs to know will the Broncos be picking up the check for Russ and the next team who obtains his services. Zach and Phil discuss where Russell Wilson could land next. Phil explains why Russ did what he could with the handcuffs that were on him. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason details where this divorce ranks in the history of the Broncos organization. Did Sean Payton fail Russell Wilson? Mase explains why Jarrett Stidham will have a great connection with Jerry Jeudy. Also, what does Stidham bring to the Broncos offense? | The guys go through what to expect from the Jarrett Stidham experience on Sunday. | Russell Wilson learned that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Zach and Phil discuss whether he can have success somewhere else and where does his HOF status stand right now. 

Hour 1 of The Drive is shocked that the Broncos decided to bench Russell Wilson at this exact moment. Phil and James try to defend Russ, but they admit Russ hasn’t done his job. | Zach and Phil go through how today has played out up to this point. When the reports started, the guys go through where they were when they got the news. How bad is this move for the Broncos? | The guys go back and relive the day the Broncos traded for Russell Wilson. How badly did the Broncos lose this trade? Was ownership always on Sean Payton’s side? | The Drive brings you Sean Payton’s Wednesday Press Conference as he details what led to Russ being benched.

Hour 2 of The Drive reacts to a crazy day in the world of Broncos Country. Zach and Phil go through what Sean Payton said during his presser. Did Sean come to Russell’s aid or did he make a bad situation even worse? The guys debate whether this has been on Sean Payton or Russell Wilson. Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil is shocked by the move but understands that Russ wasn’t handed the reigns to the offense fully. Cecil and the guys discuss where the blame goes. Should Sean have done more to get Russ acquainted with his offense? | Zach and Phil go at it about Sean Payton potentially sabotaging Russell Wilson because he didn’t open up the play book more. Zach goes through why Russ had opportunities to get it right, but Phil isn’t buying it. | The conversation about Russell Wilson continues as the guys discuss why now is the time.

Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the future of George Paton after Russell Wilson’s benching. Have the series of unfortunate moves finally caught up to Paton? When will the Broncos say bye to George? | Jordan Schultz, NFL reporter for Bleacher Report, has quite the scoop as to what actually led up to Russ being benched. Zach and Phil are floored after reading the report. Has this benching been in the making for weeks, if not months? | The guys continue to respond to the latest reports about Russ and the Broncos not seeing eye to eye about his contract. Also, the guys discuss whether Russ is still a HOFer or not. | Phil believes Sean never wanted to give Russ his best shot. Zach thinks Russ deserves more blame than Sean. Phil explains why Russ is getting too much of the blame right now.

Hour 4 of The Drive needs to know does Russ get benched if he wins vs New England? Zach and Phil continue their conversation of how much blame should be divided unto Russ and Sean. How long has the writing been on the wall for this marriage? Will Petersen from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Will and the guys go through where this divorce could potentially rank in the history of Denver Sports. Also, is Zach too tough on Russ? | Will Petersen and the guys give their percentages on who deserves the most blame between Russ and Sean. | Dianna Russini comes out with the report that Russ and the Broncos divorce will be finalized in March. The guys react to that breaking news on the way out.

John Davis and Mat Smith sit in for Zach and Phil for the day after Christmas.   Dan doesn't know what Mat is talking about.  Have the Broncos and Buffs had similar seasons?  The Nuggets had a great holiday weekend.  What is the Broncos identity?

In hour 2 John and Mat start things with the big story of the day as the Broncos are all but offically eliminated from the playoffs.  Where do the Broncos go with Russ? Can Russ do anything in the last 2 games to change the minds of many in Broncos country? What about the coaching staff?

In hour 3 Mat and John get into the Payton talk and how much blame or credit he deserves.  Is Russ going to be a Bronco next year?  What can the Broncos do to make themselves a contender.  Are we seeing a different side of Payton?

In hour 4 Mat and John run down where the Broncos stand and if they are on the right track.  The expectations for CU next year are high.  Have they made the moves to deserve this?  Jokic was getting calls last night.  Those calls made one person very unhappy on Christmas.