The Drive

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the history of 11-2 NFL teams and why the Broncos are on a short list when it comes to a point differential. What does this Broncos team have in common with the other 11-2 teams with similar point differentials? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on being an underdog vs the Packers at home and how important the home crowd will be for the Broncos. How is this year's matchup different than when the two teams faced off in 2023? Today's "Three Count" features if the Chiefs could bench their stars in their meeting with the Broncos on Christmas Day if the Chiefs are eliminated from the playoffs, teams around the MLB showing interest in the Rockies' Brenton Doyle, and the NFL shortening first round draft picks from 10 minutes to 8 minutes. We react to the Avalanche losing another shootout to move to 0-4 in shootouts this season. Why do the uber-talented Avs struggle in overtime and shootouts? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what Denver sports documentaries they would want to see be made with the Stuart Scott documentary dropping today. Will we ever get a behind the scenes look on the Carmelo Anthony or Nolan Arenado trade? Zach and Phil debate inflatable Christmas decorations and then pivot to the Broncos and if the Packers are the toughest test of the season this upcoming weekend. We react to ESPN's Field Yates' mock draft which has the Broncos picking a wide receiver with the 32nd in the first round. Is receiver the top position of need for the Broncos in the offseason? DenverSports.com's James Merilatt joins the show to discuss how believable the Broncos are as Super Bowl contenders. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest projections for the Broncos and their division champion odds, Super Bowl odds, and more. How important will the final 4 games be for the Broncos as they look to secure the AFC west and the number one seed in the AFC? Phil explains why Sean Payton needs to utilize Marvin Mims more on offense. We react to Notre Dame being in discussions with the SEC and if it could lead to a "super league" for college football. We also see the viewership number from the Big 10 championship as well as the Big 12 commissioner criticizing the Notre Dame athletic director. We wrap up the show DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Notre Dame opting out of a bowl game, the Chargers win last night to stay in the AFC west race, and if we should be rooting for the Broncos to lose in December for the better of the team to win a Super Bowl. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss his biggest takeaway from the Broncos win over the Raiders, RJ Harvey's growth in confidence with running between the tackles, and if there is a bigger role for Marvin Mims on offense. How will the AFC playoff picture shake out with the Chiefs not winning the division for the first time in nearly a decade? Zach and Phil question how Sean Payton can use Marvin Mims more after Mims showed off his explosiveness with a punt return touchdown. Are the Avalanche on a collision course to face off with the Stars in the second round of the playoffs? We preview the Avs and Predators game tonight. Could the hire of Jim Mora shift the balance of relevance in college football in Colorado? How will Deion Sanders respond with his "back against the wall" with how poorly CU performed this season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their conversation on Deion Sanders and how local high school football talent is choosing to go out of state. We pivot to the Broncos and react to the latest projections for their division champion odds, Super Bowl odds, and more. If the Broncos still win the number one seed, would a loss down the stretch be good for the Broncos? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the competition within the AFC west. Today's "Three Count" includes 44-year-old Phillip Rivers signing to the Colts practice squad, Jalen Hurts struggling big time on Monday Night Football with 5 turnovers, the University of Utah nearing a partnership with a hedge fund. Could we be seeing the beginning of a super conference with Notre Dame in talks with the SEC? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche championship aspirations. If the Avs fall short from a Stanley Cup again, will it be time to move on from coach Jared Bednar? The guys rank the Denver sports teams from most likely to win a championship to least. Zach and Phil question how Sean Payton can use Marvin Mims more after Mims showed off his explosiveness with a punt return touchdown. Can the hire of Jim Mora shift the balance of relevance in college football in Colorado? How will Deion Sanders respond with his "back against the wall" with how poorly CU performed this season? How will Mora's plan and Sanders' plan differ from a program and roster building standpoint? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share how confident they are in the Broncos running game going forward without JK Dobbins but RJ Harvey stepping up against the Raiders. We react to the breaking news of the Colts bringing in Phillip Rivers for a workout after Daniel Jones tore his Achillis. What did the guys make of the Broncos defense bottling up Jeanty and getting consistent pressure on the quarterback? Was the ending of the Broncos and Raiders game fishy with Las Vegas kicking a field goal to cover a gambling spread in the final seconds of the game? Was yesterday, a Broncos "dominant" win? We react to the college football playoff bracket being official and Notre Dame opting out of a bowl game after getting "snubbed". We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil handing out their "game balls" after a Broncos win. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos doing it again, winning a one possession game to push their winning streak to 10 straight games. Was this the most well-rounded game the Broncos have played this season? While this was another one possession game, why did yesterday feel different? Is Shedeur Sanders becoming one of the biggest stories in sports after he outdueled the number one pick in Cam Ward? Is Sanders solidifying himself as the future quarterback of the Browns? What did the guys make of Bo Nix's performance yesterday? How do the guys feel about the "dink and dunk" offense of the Broncos and lack of explosive plays? We hear from Nix and his thoughts on the negative connotation with being a "game manager". What did Phil see from RJ Harvey in yesterday's Broncos win? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos win over the Raiders and retaking the driver's seat for the number one seed in the AFC. What was the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? How confident are the guys in the Broncos run game after RJ Harvey had his best day on the ground this season? Will the Harvey and the run game be able to repeat this type of performance vs a quality team in Green Bay? What did the guys make of the Broncos defense bottling up Jeanty and getting consistent pressure on the quarterback? How important was Marvin Mims' punt return TD and how can Sean Payton get him more involved on offense? Today's "Three Count" features the controversial ending to the Broncos game with the Raiders covering a gambling spread on the final play of the game, the Nuggets winning their 10th straight road game, and the Avs going 2-0 over the weekend. We react to the college football playoff bracket being official and Notre Dame opting out of a bowl game after getting "snubbed". 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Dover's time at the Big 10 championship watching Indiana win. Zach details the turnaround Cignetti has done at IU and shares about his experience at the Rocky Mountain Showdown for basketball this weekend. Zach and Phil react to the Broncos doing it again, winning a one possession game to push their win streak to 10 straight games. With all aspects of the Broncos playing well, why did this game feel different? What did the guys make of Bo Nix's performance yesterday? How do the guys feel about the "dink and dunk" offense of the Broncos and lack of explosive plays? What did Phil see from RJ Harvey in yesterday's Broncos win? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Harvey and the run game.