The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive is frustrated with the Sean Payton decision to go for an Onside Kick! Broncos Country continues their fire path of the Broncos after yesterday's loss. | Did anyone think the Broncos would get the ball back after punting at the end of the 4th Quarter? Who had a better game: Russ or Jimmy G? What do the Broncos do with the current WR corp? | Who looked worse this weekend, Jeff Sims or Wil Lutz? The CU Buffs got the job done vs Nebraska but did it end how they wanted? CSU vs CU could get out of hand Saturday if CU does what they say they’ll do. | The guys talk about how the Broncos get over the hump vs the LV Raiders! Could CU be in National Championship contention next season?

Hour 4 of The Drive has mixed emotions about Rivalry Weekend in the Mile High City. What’s the biggest difference between CU and the Broncos right now? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive presented by Matheaus Fine Watches and Jewelry. Mase talks about how the Broncos are shifting before our eyes. Are their signs this could work? The guys got through why it’s no time to panic. | Mark Schlereth joins The Drive. He talks about how little league football Is going with Peyton Manning. Mark and Mat discuss the opening onside kick by Sean Payton. Where is Mark’s optimism coming from? | The guys remember 9/11 today and give their predictions for Bills vs Jets!

Hour 1 of The Drive adds its own trivia to Trivia Time with Stokley and Zach! Nate Jackson and DMac recap the Lions vs Chiefs game that went differently than most expected. What did Mike Tirico say that sent the sports world into a frenzy? | What is a must win game? The guys go through what the gameplan could look like through Sean Payton’s eyes on Sunday. What determines a player’s value? | Nate goes off on why QB’s are overpaid. How do grade the QB market when more QB’s are getting overpaid than properly paid? Will the RB’s ever get what they deserve? | Dan Orlovsky has a wild take that has the guys wondering why Russ is so hated! Is he the most hated guy in the NFL right now?

Hour 2 of The Drive describes Russell Wilson as different. As the comments continue to pile on to Russ, Nate explains why Russ and other QB’s like him are under so much fire. The guys go over the latest with Jerry Jeudy. How many times will Russ get sacked Week 1? Nate gives his thoughts on the Seth Wickersham article. DMac has another hypothetical on to adjust Week 1 for the NFL! Is Sean Payton trying to light the Broncos Candle with pure gasoline? | The guys discuss the difference between Coach Prime and Coach Payton and their philosophy. Peyton Manning talks about Sean coaching Russ hard. Could that hint at this season being a slow burn for the Denver Broncos? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about what Jeudy looked like in practice today. What will be the plan for the WR room if Jerry Jeudy is out Week 1? How should everyone feel about Russ and the new gameplan heading into Week 1?

Hour 3 of The Drive jokes about why Greg Penner was away while Coach Payton was being announced as the Broncos next HC. | How many things went under the radar last season? Can you compare the path Brees and Payton took to the one Russ and Payton are about to take? Why are things getting pushed back so much with Payton now that Week 1 has arrived? | What has Coach Prime done to the state of Colorado with CU’s rise? Is this sustainable? How will Coach Prime manage Travis Hunter? | The Lions vs Chiefs game was a reminder that the NFL will always be King! The Detroit Lions took advantage of a crippled K.C. Chiefs team. Could the Lions be getting ready to growl to the top of the NFC North? When was the last time DMac almost got into a fight?

Hour 3 of The Drive jokes about why Greg Penner was away while Coach Payton was being announced as the Broncos next HC. | How many things went under the radar last season? Can you compare the path Brees and Payton took to the one Russ and Payton are about to take? Why are things getting pushed back so much with Payton now that Week 1 has arrived? | What has Coach Prime done to the state of Colorado with CU’s rise? IS this sustainable? How will Coach Prime manage Travis Hunter? | The Lions vs Chiefs game was a reminder that the NFL will always be King! The Detroit Lions took advantage of a crippled K.C. Chiefs team. Could the Lions be getting ready to growl to the top of the NFC North? When was the last time DMac almost got into a fight?

Hour 1 of The Drive gets everyone riled up with DMac desiring for CU to have a bigger stadium. Should they look to play at Broncos Stadium vs USC in a few weeks? | Could CU ever expand their stadium? DMac and Mat Smith go through what that would look like. What level of success does CU need to have for everyone to be satisfied? | Coach Prime and Shedeur or Russell Wilson and Coach Payton? The guys debate what the future could look like if the Broncos get Shedeur. How long will Coach Payton remain with the Denver Broncos as HC? | Seth Wickersham dropped a huge article detailing Sean Payton’s life around football over the last few years. How did his football career affect his personal life? Why does this appear to make Sean Payton seem like a lonely guy?

Hour 2 of The Drive is on Jerry Jeudy watch as he’s back on the practice field! What’s going on with Chandler Jones and the LV raiders? Is it a big deal that Mike McGlinchy edged out Garrett Bolles as a 2023 Broncos captain? How much blame does Sean Payton deserve for everything that has played out in his life lately? With Sean Payton, could the Broncos find themselves in over their head or will they be fine with time? | Could the demise of AT&T SportsNet put the pressure on Altitude and Comcast to workout a deal? | How will Nebraska defend CU and Shedeur Sanders? Can Coach Prime reduplicate the same magic from the TCU game? DMac and Mat have fun with which stars may be at the game Saturday!

Hour 3 of The Drive has Breaking News about K.C. Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and his status for Thursday’s Game! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis tweets about Jerry Jeudy’s comments regarding how he feels heading into Week 1 vs the Raiders. How does Jeudy being healthy affect the Broncos gameplan for Week 1? | How will the Jimmy G and Devante Adams connection work on Sunday? The guys go through their 3 most important things that need to happen the Broncos on Sunday. Are Jimmy G and Russ similar QB’s? | DMac kills everyone with truth about Patrick Surtain vs Davante Adams! How much pressure is on Russ? | DMac and Mat explain the full story about Raiders DE Chandler Jones! Will he play Week 1?

Hour 4 of The Drive gets you set for Lions vs Chiefs! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase details how things went at Centura Health Training Camp! What’s the latest on Jerry Jeudy? Should teams attack PS2 more? Also, how do the Broncos defend Maxx Crosby? The guys get into the Hot Tub Time Machine with the Denver Broncos! | After the break, the guys head to Margaritaville with Sean Payton! What were the biggest takeaways from the Seth Wickersham article. | The guys wonder can Coach Payton take a page out of Coach Prime’s play book! They end the show with their predictions of Lions vs Chiefs!