The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive needs to set the record straight about why Samaje Perine appears to be dealing with a significant knee injury. The guys also discuss their favorite Christmas Gifts during the crossover. | Bill Belichick doesn’t have a losing record against anyone. Can the Broncos make that long standing record fall this weekend. Zach and Phil discuss how Bill became so revered. | Turnovers are the name of the game this weekend for the Denver Broncos. The fellas go through why the Broncos need every facet of the team to be clicking on all cylinders on Sunday but specifically the turnover margin. | The official Denver Sports Nice or Naughty List is brought to you by The Drive on 104.3 The Fan!

Hour 2 of The Drive has fun with their favorite Christmas songs. Zach and Phil finally get to their naughty list. Which Denver Bronco is leading the way? Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gives his nice/naughty list for the Denver Broncos. After the Greg Dulcich injury news, Mike talks about the possibility of the Broncos going TE shopping this offseason. Also, could Tim Patrick make a surprise appearance this season? Kareem Jackson isn’t likely to play Sunday and Mike explains where Kareem stands with the team right now. | The Drive’s “Three Count” can’t believe Nikola Jokic is in the middle of another MVP debacle. | What makes the New England Patriots offense go? Zach and Phil go through what their offense brings to the table in a game that Denver needs to win.

Hour 3 of The Drive locks in on the New England Patriots defense. Why has the Patriots defense been so good compared to their offense? Zach and Phil go through why it appears the Patriots and Broncos are so similar. | It’s time for The Drive’s “What to Watch For” rooting guide for Broncos Country! Which team needs to lose on behalf of the Broncos? | It’s time for Santa to check our official Naughty or Nice list here at 104.3 The Fan! Which nice player shouldn’t be on the list? | The Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic is in the middle of another tough MVP battle. The guys get into their favorite basketball players of All-Time. It has Zach reminiscing back to Miichael Jordan and his dominance in the 1990’s. Who is Phil’s guy?

Hour 4 of The Drive gets into Phil’s Christmas Eve games over the years. The guys transition into Bill Belichick’s potential chance at having a losing record to the Broncos after Sunday. Zach and Phil discuss their Christmas plans. It’s Trivia Friday and the listeners came through with some amazing moments! How close did one caller come to being our next winner? | Zach and Phil give their Broncos Keys to the Game presented by Phil Long Ford! Also, Bill BelIchick talks about the Broncos offense and the fellas react. | The guys give their Broncos picks presented by King Soopers!

Hour 1 of The Drive opens with Stoke and Zach jawing as usual! Then Zach and Phil discuss how close things are right now with the Denver Broncos and their final 3 games. | ESPN got in on the action to discuss how the Broncos season will end. The guys are shocked but also understand that the Broncos are in a weird position right now. Where did the final prediction leave the Broncos after Week 18? | The warmth of George Paton’s seat depends on these last three games. Zach and Phil discuss why George has struggled as the GM. Phil then goes through why George and Russ are tied at the hip. | National Signing Day was very interesting for the CU Buffs. Where will #1 OT Jordan Seaton sign in the end?

Hour 2 of The Drive goes into Bill Barnwell’s article where he gives a forecast for QB-needy teams. Denversports.com’s Broncos Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil talks about why the Broncos passing game hasn’t lived up to snuff at this point in the season. Also, can the running game be brought back to relevance? The guys discuss whether Sean Payton has already thrown in the towel on this season. Cecil closes with why it has to be Russ and a rookie backup next year. | The Drive’s “Three Count” talks about the new and evolved Nikola Jokic as he gets his own signature shoe. | Has Kareem Jackson played his final down in the NFL? Zach and Phil disagree for totally different reasons about his potential return.

Hour 3 of The Drive has some fun with Russell Wilson and what him going back at Sean Payton would sound like. Russell Wilson stepped up to the podium for his weekly presser on Wednesday and answered the question about hearing the noise. Zach has quite the theory about Russ and that moment with Sean. | Coach Prime brought in fancier luggage’s on NSD. Zach and Phil go through the potential red flags that popped up from National Signing Day. | George Paton has a decision to make but at the end of the day, is it his decision to make? The guys discuss what do the Broncos do with George Paton if things don’t go as planned. | The Denver Nuggets are roaring like a lion after figuring out one particular issue. Zach and Phil discuss the optics of what the bench could look like in their future roles with the Nuggets. Who deserves the flowers for the patience that’s being displayed with this young bench: Calvin Booth or Coach Malone?

Hour 4 of The Drive needs to know how this season will end for the Denver Broncos. The ESPN Power Index simulator has the Broncos falling in the most Broncos fashion. Zach and Phil explain what obstacles could realistically cost the Broncos down the stretch. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about his concern level of how things could play out to close the regular season. Which loss could affect the Broncos the most in the end? Mase talks about whether Kareem Jackson has played his last game as a Denver Bronco or not. Mase also details the injury report for the Broncos. | Zach lays out his reasoning behind why the end has come for Kareem Jackson. Phil isn’t trying to hear it! | Zach and Phil talk about their favorite Christmas Gifts as a kid. They also give their final score predictions for Avs vs Senators!

Hour 1 of The Drive talks about how often a coach would berate the guys in their past athletic careers. Before they go there, Stoke talks about weightlifting during school. | Is it time for Samaje Perine to take over as the #1 RB for the Broncos moving forward? Sean Payton discussed Perine’s role and the guys react. Phil talks about when it’s the right time to make a change. | Avs Defenseman Devon Toew’s comments went viral. Zach and Phil go through why the Avs actions have been bizarre lately. Could this be the wake up call they needed? | Big Foot hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday! Greg Dulcich is still recovering from injuries and Phil explains why the league has changed so much.

Hour 2 of The Drive discusses what the Broncos offense may have discovered vs Detroit. The Lions have a bunch of weapons but what does Russ have to help him? Zach and Phil debate whether Russ should be raising boats or being properly supported with his skill groups. Denversports.com Broncos Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil joins in on the debate. Also, Cecil goes through why Russell Wilson and George Paton have put Sean Payton in a tricky position as the NFL offseason looms. Cecil also details what the vibes are like at the Centura Health Training Center after Saturday’s loss. | The Drive’s “Three Count” needs to know how CU did in December’s portion of National Signing Day. | One defender for the Denver Broncos needs to step up and Phil lets you know who exactly that is. Sean and the guys go through what the Broncos defense needs to do to avoid games like Detroit in the future.