The Drive

The guys are live from Mile High Station for today's Broncos game day. Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing tonight's Broncos and Raiders game. Will tonight be a closer game than many are expecting? The guys discuss the news today of Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland reportedly committing suicide. Will RJ Harvey continue to build on his role in the offense by running the ball and catching it out of the backfield? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Harvey's receiving ability when they drafted him as well as Courtland Sutton's thoughts on Harvey's growth. We breakdown the Nuggets as they took care of business again at home last night. What does Zach make of Jamal Murray's recent struggles and injuries popping up?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the most recent projections for the Broncos win total, playoff odds, and more. Zach shares the stats on the Raiders recent record within the division as well as the Broncos recent record against division teams on primetime. Phil explains why the Broncos are not in a position for this to be a trap game vs the Raiders and instead could be a "get right" game. We preview the Nuggets and Heat game tonight and what Zach is looking for in the game. Will we see Cam Johnson finally breakout tonight? Can Peyton Watson expand his role in the Nuggets rotation with his defense and athleticism? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to debate if the Broncos are in store for a "trap game" tomorrow with playing the Chiefs the following week. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back at the process of the Broncos hiring Sean Payton as well as Vance Joseph. We hear from Payton and his thoughts on Jospeh and their relationship prior to working together here in Denver. We react to Sean Payton and the Broncos not making a move at the trade deadline. Phil shares what it is like in the locker room while trades are being made. Zach explains why preferred the Broncos making an addition but it ok with it not happening. How confident are the guys with the current Broncos team to compete for a Super Bowl? Are the Broncos in a Super Bowl window this season with the way their defense is playing? The guys react to Deion Sanders replacing Pat Shurmur as the offensive play caller. Zach rips Deion for firing Sean Lewis two seasons ago and points out all the success Lewis has had before CU and at SDSU since leaving. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest news on Marvin Mims being ruled out of tomorrow's game with his concussion. How big of an absence will Mims be and who can step up into his role? We look at the most recent projections for the Broncos win total, playoff odds, and more. Zach shares the history of Sean Payton taking on Pete Carroll and the win/loss stats for teams in the Raiders position. Today's "Three Count" features Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan moving onto the next step of joining the Hall of Fame, the Broncos submitting their plans for a new stadium to the city, and the Avalanche notching another win beating the Lightning last night.  We preview the Nuggets and Heat game tonight and what Zach is looking for in the game. Will we see Cam Johnson finally breakout tonight?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Jamal Murray and the Nuggets. Will we see Peyton Watson grow into a role in the rotation with his defense and athleticism? Zach and Phil react to the Broncos not making a move at the trade deadline. Zach explains why preferred the Broncos making an addition but it ok with it not happening. Did the Broncos fall behind other teams in the AFC that made additions yesterday? Are the Broncos answers of being better offensively, internal? How do the players feel about standing pat at the deadline? The guys react to Deion Sanders replacing Pat Shurmur as the offensive play caller and Zach rips Deion for firing Sean Lewis two seasons ago and points out all the success Lewis has had before CU and at SDSU since leaving.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie look at where the Broncos are now compared to a few season ago. We hear from Sean Payton and his comments on not making a trade today because he likes the group they already have. How would the addition of a Jaylen Waddle have impacted the Broncos chances of winning a Super Bowl? Are the Broncos offensive struggles due to personal issues or execution issues? We breakdown the Nuggets as they are yet to lose at home this season. Will Christian Braun reestablish his role this season on both offense and defense? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if the University of Colorado should move on from Deion Sanders and if we should be concerned about Mackenzie Blackwood missing more time than anticipated. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss what the asking price was for the Dolphins on Jaylen Waddle, if the Broncos are a Super Bowl contender, and breaking down all the trades around the NFL. We react to Deion Sanders' cryptic comments on making changes or not making changes to the program. Richie claims he is officially out on the Deion Sanders era at CU. Are the Broncos lacking at tight end compared to the other AFC contending teams? Have Sean Payton and Bo Nix been using Evan Engram to his fullest this season? We preview the Broncos as they play on a short week vs Las Vegas this Thursday. Are the Broncos walking into a "trap Game"? Phil shares about what it's like playing on a short week in the NFL. Have the Broncos proved they are capable to losing to any team any given game? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the Broncos latest injury report as Marvin Mims and others returned to practice today. What do the guys make of the Broncos standing pat the NFL trade deadline? Did Sean Payton want to add to his offense but the asking price was too high? Did the Broncos fall behind other AFC contending teams that made moves today? What message did Sean Payton and the front office send to the Broncos locker room by not making a move? Today's "Three Count" includes Russell Westbrook speaking on his departure from the Nuggets saying the team didn't want him back, an update on the Rockies general manager search, and Tom Brady reportedly cloning his dog. Should we be nervous about Mackenzie Blackwood still not playing at this point in the season? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie react to the NFL trade deadline and the Broncos standing pat. Should the Broncos have made an addition to their roster? What message did Sean Payton and the front office send to the Broncos locker room by not making a move? Phil explains why he wanted to the Broncos to trade for Miami's Jaylen Waddle to help Bo Nix and the offense out. How confident are Phil and Richie in the Broncos WR as is? We breakdown the Nuggets as they are yet to lose at home this season. Have the Nuggets proved themselves vs the better teams in the NBA? Richie suggests Jokic shoot less three pointers than what we've seen. Are the Broncos lacking at tight end compared to the other AFC contending teams? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix's performance from yesterday's Broncos win over the Texans. Why is Nix and the Broncos offense to succeed late in games but struggle early? Should Bo Nix run more while he is still figuring out the NFL and these defenses? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Nix's scrambles. Do the Broncos need to go out and add an offensive piece or be better with what they have? We react to the Colorado Buffaloes getting blown out for the second consecutive game and the guys debate what changes need to go on in Boulder. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil handing out their "game balls" for Broncos players after their latest comeback win yesterday.