The Drive

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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.02.26 02.10.2026 42min

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they take on the undefeated 49ers this weekend. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Zach explains why JK Dobbins has not passed the eye test so far this season. Will the Broncos be able to stay ahead of the chains and run the ball efficiently on first downs? We hear from Davis Webb on the run game and being close to breaking through. What do the guys want to see from Bo Nix on Sunday? Will Jaylen Waddle look like the Week 2 version of himself or Weeks 1 and 3? What are the guys looking for as the Avalanche host the Blues in their second game of the season? Will goaltending continue to be a question mark this season? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing their predictions this weekend for the Broncos, Buffs, and Rams. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.02.26 02.10.2026 41min

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos and 49ers game from every angle. Zach shares his stats and facts for this week, including Kyle Shanahan looking to become the leader in games coached in San Francisco history, how elite the 49ers have been on offense and defense through the first 3 weeks, and the Broncos' hot streak in one-possession games. Will the Broncos return to their elite form we saw from them last year? Is stopping the Niners' run game the top priority for this defense? We hear from Kyle Shanahan on going up against Vance Joseph and all the different looks he can show to an opposing offense. We discuss the dynamic of the Broncos going up against the hometown kids, Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Shanahan. How different would the Broncos organization be if they hired Shanahan in 2017? We preview the Colorado and Texas Tech game this weekend. Are people overrating the Red Raiders? Will Hauss Hejny suit up for CSU this weekend? 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.02.26 02.10.2026 44min

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they take on the undefeated 49ers this weekend. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Which team has the edge at left tackle? Will the Broncos be able to stay ahead of the chains and run the ball efficiently on first downs? Zach explains why JK Dobbins has not passed the eye test so far this season. What do the guys want to see from Bo Nix on Sunday? Will Jaylen Waddle look like the Week 2 version of himself or Weeks 1 and 3? Today's "Three Count" includes the Avalanche hosting the Blues tomorrow night in their second game of the season, previewing the weekend in college football which includes Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State hosting Alabama, and Clemson hosting Miami. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the Broncos' need to slow down the 49ers' run game, how much the Broncos are missing Jonathon Cooper and John Franklin Meyers, and JK Dobbins' slow start to the season. 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.02.26 02.10.2026 40min

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the state of the Broncos with the new ownership group compared to what it was like when Phil was with the team, from the food options to the people hired to fill specific needs. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and 49ers Week 4 matchup this weekend. Will the Broncos return to their elite form we saw from them last year? We hear from Kyle Shanahan on going up against Vance Joseph and all the different looks he can show to an opposing offense. How much have the Broncos been missing Jonathon Cooper? We discuss the dynamic of the Broncos going up against the hometown kid, Christian McCaffrey. Phil shares about going up against McCaffrey in college and knowing of each other while playing Colorado high school football. We preview the Colorado and Texas Tech game this weekend. Are people overrating the Red Raiders? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.01.26 01.10.2026 43min

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set to take on the undefeated 49ers. Will this be the week the Broncos click on offense in the first half? We hear from Eli Manning on why Bo struggles so much early in games but excels in 4th quarters. We hear from Bo Nix on what needs to happen to turn around their slow starts on offense. How will the Broncos utilize Patrick Surtain on Sunday? Would it be a waste to put him on Deebo Samuel with how uniquely the Niners use him? We hear the story behind Mike Shanahan seeing something in Brock Purdy before almost everyone else did. DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Avalanche game from last night. Why did the Avs' power play look so great last night compared to last season? We wrap up the show discussing the guys' dislike of Joe Sakic's answer when it comes to if this is a "cup or bust" season for the Avs. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.01.26 01.10.2026 41min

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the Morning Show. Will we continue our dominance over them? Will we top their 1-3 performance from earlier today? We react to the Avalanche's blowout win over the Kings in their first game of the season. While the Avs scored a bunch, is there reason to be concerned with allowing 4 goals, 2 of which were while the Kings were shorthanded? What did the guys make of Nathan MacKinnon's fight and beating up Brandt Clarke? We pivot to the Broncos as they get ready to take on the 3-0 49ers. Which Bronco is the most in need of a bounce-back game after struggling to start the season? Is Riley Moss getting unnecessary criticism for his performance on Sunday Night Football?
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.01.26 01.10.2026 43min

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and 49ers game this weekend. Will this be the week the Broncos click on offense in the first half? We hear from Bo Nix on what needs to happen to turn around their slow starts on offense. We hear from Eli Manning on why Bo struggles so much early in games but excels in 4th quarters. We pivot to the Avalanche after their 8-4 beatdown over the Kings last night in their season opener. Is there reason to be concerned with the Avs' defense? Phil gets his time to react to Jared Bednar's 4-year contract extension. Today's "Three Count" features the story behind Mike Shanahan seeing something in Brock Purdy before almost everyone else did, Mike Tomlin's incredibly detailed Minecraft city, and CSU selling out their game this weekend as they take on Oregon State. What do the stats say about the Broncos and 49ers matchup when it comes to yards per game, rushing yards per game, and red zone efficiency? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.01.26 01.10.2026 39min

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche's chaotic start to the NHL season, in which they scored 8 goals. The guys speak to how great it was to see the Avs' success on the power play, especially without Nathan MacKinnon on the ice for multiple power-play goals. How awesome was MacKinnon beating the crap out of Brandt Clarke? Zach shares about the foundation problem he's having at his house. We pivot to the Broncos as they get ready to take on the 3-0 49ers. Which Bronco is the most in need of a bounce-back game after struggling to start the season? Is Riley Moss getting unnecessary criticism for his performance on Sunday Night Football? We preview Colorado and Texas Tech's Big 12 matchup this weekend. Will CU be able to run the ball against a stout Tech rushing defense? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.30.26 30.09.2026 39min

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Avalanche after signing Jared Bednar to a 4-year contract extension. Do the guys have a problem with the length of Bednar's extension? Was this extension Joe Sakic's decision or Josh Kroenke's? How much of the previous Avs playoff shortcomings are Bednar's fault? Will the Avalanche's power play issues carry over into this season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss their predictions for the Avalanche tonight, if MacKenzie Blackwood will play well after an up-and-down season a year ago, and where the Avalanche will finish in the Western Conference at the end of the regular season. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.30.26 30.09.2026 46min

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will are joined by DenverSports.com's James Merilatt joining the show to react to Jared Bednar's contract extension with the Avalanche. Was Bednar deserving of an extension after all the playoff failures? What are the guys' first impressions of the undefeated 49ers to start the season? Is this a potential Super Bowl preview? Are we still underrating Brock Purdy after all the success he's had in the NFL? We react to the report that the Colorado Buffaloes are making a change at quarterback, and Isaac Wilson will start for the Buffs this Saturday. Has Juju Lewis played his last snap for the Buffs? Is there controversy over repeat numbers between the backup quarterback and another wide receiver on the team? We hear from Sean Payton on what he's saying to Davis Webb throughout games, with Webb being the play caller. Are the guys surprised/encouraged by how hands-off Sean has been with play calling and not interjecting during offensive drives?
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.30.26 30.09.2026 43min

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish up their conversation on Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. Is there controversy over repeat numbers between the backup quarterback and another wide receiver on the team? We pivot to the Avalanche and Jared Bednar's 4-year contract extension, which was announced this morning. Was this Joe Sakic's decision or Josh Kroenke's? The guys explain why they have a problem with the length of the contract. Have the Avs ever shown they can overcome adversity? Should the Avs introduce "load management" this season to ensure they are healthy heading into the playoffs? Today's "Three Count" includes if the Broncos are being disrespected by CBS sending their number one broadcast crew to Las Vegas instead of covering the Broncos and Niners game, Rick Neuheisel returning to Colorado to become the Colorado UFL team, and recapping the first 24 hours of Wild Card weekend in Major League Baseball. Is Talanoa Hufanga not getting enough credit after his incredible performance on Sunday Night Football?
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.30.26 30.09.2026 39min

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche as they kick off their Stanley Cup champion campaign today. We react to Jared Bednar's massive contract extension, which keeps him in Colorado till 2030. Was Bednar deserving of job security moving forward? Zach and Will dive into the Broncos and 49ers matchup this weekend and share their first impressions of the undefeated 49ers. Are we still underrating Brock Purdy after all the success he's had in the NFL? We hear from Sean Payton on what he's saying to Davis Webb throughout games, with Webb being the play caller. Are the guys surprised/encouraged by how hands-off Sean has been with play calling and not interjecting during offensive drives? We react to the report that the Colorado Buffaloes are making a change at quarterback, and Isaac Wilson will start for the Buffs this Saturday. 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.29.26 29.09.2026 39min

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the time with James Palmer and debate how the Broncos need to approach their running game. What does their eye test say about JK Dobbins' start to the season? Do the Broncos need to bring in another back with how many injuries they're dealing with? We pivot to the Colorado Buffaloes and question who will be the Buffs' starting quarterback this weekend. Could we see Juju Lewis and Colorado mutually part ways at the end of the season? With the Avalanche kicking off their season tomorrow night, we preview their season. Will Mackenzie Blackwood be the undisputed starter in net this season? We wrap up the show recapping everything we learned in Denver sports today including Jaylen Waddle leaving SNF in a walking boot, and Deion Sanders' comments on the Buffs losing some of their viewership. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.29.26 29.09.2026 45min

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question how the Broncos are so low in so many NFL categories like rushing defense, first downs allowed, and their own rush yards. Is Broncos Country overreacting to Wil Lutz's missed field goal on Sunday? We react to Nuggets Media Day from yesterday and the messaging about having a bad two weeks in the playoffs. Will the Nuggets be able to recreate their regular season success as fewer teams will be "tanking" this season? Is there an unquestioned leader of the Nuggets, whether it's a player, coach, or front office member? We analyze the projections for the Broncos when it comes to their win total, playoff odds, and odds to win the AFC West. Veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss the wild weekend in the NFL with old-man Case Keenum beating the Eagles last night, why the Broncos are still slow starters on offense this season despite changing play callers, and the struggling Broncos run game. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.29.26 29.09.2026 42min

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Juju Lewis and the Colorado Buffaloes before pivoting to the Broncos. We take a deep dive into the Broncos' run game after a slow start to the season between JK Dobbins, RJ Harvey, and Jonah Coleman. How injured is the running back room? Do the Broncos need to bring in another back to the room? We hear from Sean Payton on getting better on first down, and quicker starts to games in general. Today's "Three Count" features where the Broncos came in on national media outlets, previewing the MLB Wild Card round of the playoffs, and a female Sacramento Kings reporter getting caught on a hot mic calling players attractive. We react to the Avalanche naming Andrew Cogliano as their assistant general manager. Which award from last year are the Avs most likely to repeat in, between the Norris Trophy, the Rocket Richard, or the Jennings Trophy? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.29.26 29.09.2026 39min

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets' media day from yesterday as the Nuggets start a new journey towards an NBA championship. What would a Nikola Jokic contract extension mean for the Nuggets' cap table and trying to build out a roster around him? Zach and Phil react to Phil's former teammate Case Keenum making his first start in 2 years and going out and playing well in a win for the Chicago Bears last night on Monday Night Football. We pivot to the Broncos and break down how they are so low in so many NFL categories like rushing defense, first downs allowed, and more. We analyze the projections for the Broncos when it comes to their win total, playoff odds, and odds to win the AFC West. We hear from Deion Sanders on not giving up on Juju Lewis and what the other backup quarterbacks bring. Could we see Deion retire at the end of this season? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.28.26 28.09.2026 43min

  For the fourth and final hour of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, the guys break down the not great quarterback situation they have in Boulder.  Phil tells Broncos fans to just not watch the first half of Bronco games after last nights massive win over the Rams.  Zach gets into the things that he heard at Nuggets media day and why he thinks it felt awkward.  Zach and Phil end the show by telling us what they learned today in Denver sports.  
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.28.26 28.09.2026 43min

  In hour three of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, Zach and Phil get into the lack of consistency that the Broncos offense brings especially in the first half of games.  We check out the rest of the NFL and look at some of the biggest things that happened before the Broncos played on Sunday Night Football. And the guys close out the hour by breaking down CU's loss to Baylor.  
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.28.26 28.09.2026 45min

  In the second hour of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, the guys react to the crazy win by the Broncos over the Rams on Sunday Night Football, Zach called it psychotic.  Phil breaks down what he wants to see from the run game and how healthy he thinks JK Dobbins is.  We take a look around the world of College Football and take a listen to some comments from Nikola Jokic at Nuggets media day.  
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.28.26 28.09.2026 39min

  For the first hour of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Broncos huge win against the Rams on Sunday Night Football. They highlight how good the Broncos defense was and the contrast of how bad the offense was until the second half. They then get into the CU Buffs loss to Baylor, and how the think the season is going to go for Coach Prime and the Buffs.