The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive can’t get into sports until Stoke’s problem is resolved before thanksgiving! James then goes off about why the Broncos weren’t buyers at the trade deadline. | Mat Smith and James Merilatt, filling in for Zach and Phil, go through some of the tough losses CU has endured in the last few weeks. Kareem Jackson continues to be a repeat offender and the guys hold him accountable for his actions. | The Denver Nuggets are trying to keep it going vs Orlando tonight. Could the load be too much for Nikola Jokic this early in the season? Also, are the Avs showing any signs of a potential Stanley Cup team? | The guys continue their conversation about what’s wrong with the Colorado Avalanche.

Hour 2 of The Drive listens in to Sean Payton’s Wednesday Press Conference. Mat Smith and James Merilatt react to Sean's confrontational moment during the presser. | The Drive’s “Three Count” needs to know whether the Buffs will start Shedeur or not Saturday. | Russell Wilson is coming around but is everyone sold on him? The guys debate about Russell’s role in the offense!

Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with “What’s The Question!” Mat and James discuss whether this run is realistically sustainable moving forward. | The RamosLaw.com Textline provides funny Thanksgiving stories and moments! The guys argue again about Russ and his role compared to his contract. | Jimmy Buffet sparked what kind of debate? Also, Mat and James debate about the Nuggets and Avs turning up the heat tonight in games they can’t lose. James is worried about the Avs and he explains why. | Justin Simmons is the center of focus in The Drive’s Deep Dive at 4:45 as he sticks up for Kareem Jackson in his press conference today.

Hour 4 of The Drive needs to know do the Broncos have a chance vs the Cleveland Browns on Sunday? Mat and James discuss the Broncos playoff chances if they lose on Sunday. The guys go back to the RamosLaw.com Textline and talk listeners through their bad Thanksgiving stories and moments. What all does CU need to change going into next year? The guys go through what has gone wrong this season. Should Shedeur play Saturday? | The Drive has a new version of “Thanksgiving Trivia!” | Mat and James close the show with more Terrible Thanksgiving stories and give their Broncos picks for the weekend!

Hour 1 of The Drive is flustered by the latest developments with the Broncos offense. Stoke and Phil try to come up with a solution. | Kareem Jackson and Tom Brady seem to be kindred spirits. Tom comes to the defense of the players of the past. Zach and Phil go through why this is important for the future of the NFL to define what’s legal and what’s illegal. Should the offensive players defend themselves? | The guys have fun with The Drive’s “What to Watch” Segment on behalf of the Denver Broncos this Sunday. | What are the odds Sean Payton could win NFL Coach of the Year? Zach and Phil debate how he could win and who’s the front runner for the award right now.

Hour 2 of The Drive discuss what primetime games Denver could be flexed into over the next few weeks if they keep winning. Could the Broncos stay in primetime on SNF vs New England? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about how ugly the wins have been lately. He also addresses the defense carrying the load. Troy details whether Kareem Jackson has played his last game as a Denver Bronco. Troy ends it by talking about how heart-breaking the Avs loss was on Monday Night. | The Drive’s “Three Count” talks about how the Nuggets may have a future Head Coach on their hands after Monday’s performance vs Detroit. | Phil talks about his time as a Pro-Bowler and what that experience is like. Also, can the Broncos get two to three players in? Who are real candidates?

Hour 3 of The Drive comes in hot as it’s Hot Take Tuesday presented by Papa Murphy’s! Could it be time for Sean Payton to give up the play calling? | Broncos Country calls into The Drive with their Hot Takes! | Zach and Phil get into whether the running game for the Denver Broncos can get going. Phil talks about how the RB’s need to continue to complement each other for long term success. | The Drive’s Deep Dive at 4:45 covers the Colorado Avalanche’s heart sinking 4-3 loss. The Denver Nuggets got a scrappy 107-103 win vs Detroit after Coach Malone and Nikola Jokic were both ejected. Could Russ be making a case for his contract?

Hour 4 of The Drive discusses what could lead to Sean Payton winning 2023 NFL Coach of the Year. Zach and Phil lay out why and what Sean Payton’s case will be for the award. Phil tells a story about when he was almost apart of a huge comeback! Cecil Lammey from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Cecil leans into how the Broncos can turn things around. Cecil has fun talking about the Denver Broncos defense as they find their way without Kareem. Cecil gives his take on Sean as the COTY! | Could Russ win Comeback Player of the Year? Zach and Phil go through the criteria! Could Aaron Rodgers derail the Russ train? 

Hour 1 of The Drive can’t believe the Broncos have won 4 straight games! When was the last time this happened? Zach and Phil give their initial reactions to how the Broncos won a tough, gritty game. | The Broncos offense stalled again but they scored when it mattered the most. What would’ve happened if the Broncos offense would’ve lost the Broncos the game? The guys explain why the defense needs the offense to meet them halfway. | Zach and Phil debate about why the defense was so shaky. Phil insist the Vikings should’ve kept running the ball on offense. | Russell Wilson played a very subpar game on Sunday but made the plays that needed to be made. The fellas debate why Russ and Sean are so dialed back right now with how they're executing the offense.

Hour 2 of The Drive needs to know more about the Broncos current playoff odds! Before they go there, Zach and Phil discuss how bad things have gotten for certain teams in the NFL. How dominant could the Broncos defense be? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter answers that question and more! Adam goes through where the NFL may be on Kareem Jackson’s hit vs the Vikings. Could Brandon Staley, HC of the LA Chargers, be on the hot seat? Speaking of hot seat, Vance Joseph’s seat has heated up in a new way but Adam explains why everyone may want to pump their brakes. Adam closes by having fun with the Super Bowl rematch tonight on MNF. | The Drive’s “Three Count” praises Will Lutz and is fed up with the CU Buffs loss vs Wazzu on Friday. | Courtland Sutton has emerged as the Broncos #1 WR. Why doesn’t Russ lean on him more? Zach and Phil discuss how role and detail why Jerry Jeudy hasn’t taken that next step.