The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive goes through what to watch and expect in Denver Sports today! Could the Nuggets fall tonight due to revenge from the Minnesota Timberwolves? | Zach and Phil discuss how Russell Wilson’s contract could be rectified based on the new plan that’s set up for him. Is it time for Russ to make the long-term sacrifice? The guys go through why the Broncos ask Russ for pay cut as they unveil the new plan. | The conversation continues about why Russ must see what the real light at the end of the tunnel is for him. If Russ doesn’t play ball, how difficult could moving on from him be? | The Buffs get their schedule for next few years to start off in the Big 12. What should the expectations for next season be for the Colorado Buffaloes? Could the CFP be on their mind?

Hour 2 of The Drive must know who deserves more confidence in their chances to get a win tonight: Nuggets or Avs? Why do the Timberwolves give the Nuggets so many issues? Cecil Lammey joins The Drive from Denversports.com. Cecil talks about whether the Broncos are closer to the #1 pick or making it back to the playoffs. Cecil takes a minute to explain why this isn’t Sean’s offense we’re seeing. Should Jerry Jeudy still be a Bronco? Cecil talks about the path the Broncos could take to make the playoffs. Cecil goes through why Russell Wilson will never be Sean’s guy. | The Drive’s “Three Count” has fun with College Football starting its own version of “NFL Redzone” on Saturday. | Justin Simmons takes home a big-time award. The guys congratulate him and discuss the moment Phil got this award. Does Phil remember the award?

Hour 3 of The Drive wants to know “What’s The Question!” Zach and Phil go some of the questions surrounding Denver Sports right now! | Colorado found out their schedule heading into the 2024! The guys have fun with what to expect as the Buffs look towards the Big 12 starting next year. | How bad are the Broncos? Zach and Phil go through the numbers and explain why the Broncos aren’t bad enough for a top 5 pick. Should that inspire the Broncos go for a playoff push? | The Deep Dive on The Drive at 4:45 has fun starting with the AVS! The Avs have a new goalie in net tonight! NUGGETS – The guys discuss how the Nuggets will matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. CFB – ESPN is having a redzone moment Saturday night as CFB tries their hand in the College Football Frenzy! AFC WEST – How did it all go wrong for the Las Vegas Raiders and Josh McDaniels?

Hour 4 of The Drive needs to know why Russ is causing Sean Payton to dial things back. Senior Editor from Denversports.com James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about what Sean is thinking regarding using Russ the way he is right now. The guys get into what the plan should be if Sean doesn’t envision this type of offense. James talks about who will get the win tonight: Nuggets or Avs? | Justin Simmons won a special award from the NFL today. The guys give Justin his flowers after what has been an amazing few days for him. | Zach and Phil give their final picks for the Avs and Nuggets heading into Wednesday’s games.

Hour 1 of The Drive sets the scene with a quick reaction to why the Broncos stayed put during the 2023 NFL Trade Deadline. Zach goes through whether the Broncos got too near-sighted after their win vs Kansas City. | Zach and Phil give their immediate reactions to the Broncos not moving on from certain guys at the 2023 NFL Trade Deadline. | Phil goes through why the Broncos prior moves were the ones they needed to make to change the culture. Could the shift in the locker room be just what the doctor ordered? | Coach Prime has a tall task ahead of him. He details how his plan for Shedeur and the O-Line should lead to success this weekend. Zach explains why the O-Line and their depth is tough to fix in the transfer portal.

Hour 2 of The Drive gives you the latest on why the Broncos chose to stay put at the 2023 NFL Trade Deadline. What makes the Broncos believe that they could turn things around? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss the Broncos choosing to keep everyone intact. Troy talks about the Broncos defense taking an uptick lately. Is the Russ/Sean relationship trending up or down? Troy gets into whether the Broncos can sustain the success they’ve found. Troy and the guys have fun with Halloween questions for Troy. | The Drive’s “Thee Count” needs to know what in the world are the LA Clippers doing! | Nikola Jokic is off to another historic start as the Denver Nuggets are currently 4-0. The guys go through why Jokic could become a top 10 player All-Time if he excels into his thirties like Steph has.

Hour 3 of The Drive needs to know, how will the Buffs start to turn the tide? Zach and Phil go through the road that’s ahead for Coach Prime and the Buffs. | What could save Broncos GM George Paton’s job? The guys go through the one thing that could keep George Paton here, but will he conform? Phil makes the case for why George can still put his foot down. | Zach and Phil finally get into the infamous 2018 Denver Broncos Halloween Party! | The guys talk about how Chad Kelly cost himself a huge opportunity due to that one mishap.

Hour 4 of The Drive is shocked by the Broncos decision to remain put during the NFL Trade Deadline Frenzy. The guys discuss why the Broncos chose to march forward with their current array of players. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about why Jerry Jeudy didn't garner more interest. Mase recaps and gives his opinion on the Broncos deciding to stay in place. Mase talks about how the offense can find continuity by doing what they do best! | Phil goes through why the Broncos prior moves were the ones they needed to make to change the culture. Could the shift in the locker room be just what the doctor ordered? | Coach Prime has a tall task ahead of him. He details how his plan for Shedeur and the O-Line should lead to success this weekend. Zach explains why the O-Line and their depth is tough to fix in the transfer portal.

Hour 1 of The Drive is excited for the Denver Broncos as they got their first win in 8 years vs the Kansas Chiefs! How much does this move the needle on how much the Broncos can turn things around? | Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos rushing game and how it will set the Broncos up for success if Sean leans into it. Did Javonte carry the ball too much of a load on Sunday vs the Chiefs? | Russell Wilson is now being asked to do less and it worked. The guys go through what his role is with Sean Payton moving forward. | The Broncos defense is coming together but the numbers aren’t showing it just yet. Zach and Phil discuss the defense recuperating themselves and how that could set up the young players to succeed moving forward.

Hour 2 of The Drive explains to everyone that running the football still works. Phil bangs his gabble for the running game to stay the course. The guys discuss why the Broncos need to be careful in not being overly aggressive with their decisions before and after the trade deadline. Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam discusses what the Broncos may do heading into the trade deadline. Adam and the guys discuss what the trust level is between Russell Wilson and Sean Payton right now. The guys go around the NFL and discuss the latest injury and trade news. | The Drive’s “Three Count” destroys CU for their performance vs UCLA. Can Air Force lock in a New Year’s Six Bowl? | Justin Simmons finally got the win that mattered most in his career! Zach and Phil give him praise and explain what the future for Simmons could like.