The Drive

Episodes

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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.25.26 25.09.2026 42m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Rams Sunday Night Football game. We react to the news that Jonah Coleman will not be available for the Broncos this week, as he is dealing with an ankle issue. Zach shares the behind-the-scenes information he got on Coleman's injury and when it occurred in last week's game. How concerned are the guys with JK Dobbins' ever-changing injuries? Will the Broncos finally get Courtland Sutton going this week after a quiet start to the season? Should the Broncos prioritize stopping the Rams' rushing or passing attack? The voice of CSU Football, Brian Roth, joins the show to discuss the latest on Haus Hejney's hamstring injury, the Rams going on the road for the first time this season, and more. We wrap up the show with the guys sharing their predictions this weekend for the CSU Rams, CU Buffaloes, and Denver Broncos. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.25.26 25.09.2026 43m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos and Rams Sunday Night Football game from every angle. Zach shares his stats and facts for this week, including the Rams being the first team since 1970 to start their season with three prime-time games, both teams' winning streaks against the opposite conference, and the history that Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams are on the brink of making this weekend. How fortunate are the Broncos that the Rams will be without Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua? Are those the two guys we would handpick to miss this game? Who is the Broncos' X-factor on Sunday on offense and defense? Who can swing this game to a win if they play well? Will Riley Moss step up if the Rams try "picking on" him to avoid throwing at Patrick Surtain? NBC Sunday Night Football's Mike Tirico joins the show to discuss what he's seen from Bo Nix through his first two+ seasons in the NFL, if the Broncos defense will be able to slow down Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams, and the coaching matchup between Sean Payton and Sean McVay. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.25.26 25.09.2026 42m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Rams Sunday Night Football game. We react to the report that Jonah Coleman has been ruled out for this weekend's game and speculate when his injury could have occurred. Will the Rams challenge Bo Nix with lots of pressure and blitzes? Today's "Three Count" features a preview of a huge weekend in college football with multiple ranked teams on upset alert, including Texas, Ole Miss, and LSU. Is Tennessee's 18-year-old quarterback up for the challenge of taking down the number one team in the country? Will Ole Miss be able to get up for this week's game after an emotional win over LSU? Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Jonah Coleman's late scratch from this week's game after finishing the game strong for the Broncos last week, what injury JK Dobbins is dealing with as the reports have changed throughout the week, and more. 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.25.26 25.09.2026 41m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what comes with a team playing in prime time in the NFL. Will the Broncos be able to steal a win after a disappointing Week 1 in prime time against the Chiefs? Zach and Phil react to how fortunate the Broncos are that the Rams will be without Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua. Are those the two guys we would handpick to miss this game? Who is the Broncos' X-factor on Sunday on offense and defense? Will Riley Moss step up if the Rams try "picking on" him to avoid throwing at Patrick Surtain? We react to the breaking news that Jonah Coleman has been ruled out of Sunday's game. We speculate on when Coleman got injured and if it could have happened when he went to slide in bounds to end the game for the Broncos last week. We preview Colorado and Baylor's conference matchup this weekend. What is the number one storyline for the Buffs this week? Do Colorado's bowl hopes rely on the Buffs winning this game? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.24.26 24.09.2026 40m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Rams Sunday Night Football game. Who will be the Broncos' running back this week as their top three options are all dealing with injuries? Should the Broncos protect JK Dobbins from himself and sit him out this week? With two of the best coaches in the NFL, who has the edge between Sean McVay and Sean Payton? We hear from Payton on if he sees any of himself in a younger Sean McVay. We react to ESPN's rankings of the top-100 players in the NBA. Where did Nikola Jokic come in on the list? Does this give the guys optimism heading into the season? Is Jokic holding out for every last dollar he can get on his next contract extension? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Brandon Stokley and Joel Klatt drama from yesterday, when Stoke walked off during the Morning Show's interview with Klatt and all the other drama-filled moments in The Fan's past. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.24.26 24.09.2026 43m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the Morning Show. Will we be able to top their impressive 3-1 performance from earlier today? Zach shares his story of booking "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan when Zach was an up-and-comer in sports media. What did the guys make of Aaron Donald's return to the NFL in Week 2 after retiring? We hear from Bo Nix and what challenges Donald brings. How will the Broncos' elite offensive line handle Donald? We preview Colorado and Baylor's game this weekend and debate if CU has a chance to win as double-digit underdogs. We hear from Deion Sanders on the misconception that former Buffs aren't welcome back to the program. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.24.26 24.09.2026 43m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Rams Sunday Night Football game. Phil walks us through what it's like as a player waiting all day to play in their game at night. With two of the best coaches in the NFL, who has the edge between Sean McVay and Sean Payton? We hear from Payton on if he sees any of himself in a younger Sean McVay and if the Broncos offense can take things that are working in 4th quarters and have it translate to earlier in the game. Do the Broncos need to go under center more often? What has Payton made of Bo Nix through the first two games this season? Today's "Three Count" includes recapping the drama between Brandon Stokley and Joel Klatt after Stoke walked out of the Morning Show's interview with Klatt yesterday and which side our guys are taking. We preview CSU's game against UTSA this weekend after falling to BYU last week. We hear from Jim Mora with an update on Haus Hejney and whether he will play this weekend. 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.24.26 24.09.2026 39m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Brandon Stokley and Joel Klatt drama from yesterday when Stoke walked off during the Morning Show's interview with Klatt. Zach and Phil break down the Broncos and Rams' upcoming Week 3 matchup. What did the guys make of Aaron Donald's return to the NFL in Week 2 after retiring? Phil shares about going up against Donald and Ndamukong Suh when they played for the Rams and how scary they were. What is the biggest question about the Broncos after their first two games? Who will be the Broncos' running back this week as their top three options are all dealing with injuries? Should the Broncos protect JK Dobbins from himself and sit him out this week? We preview Colorado and Baylor's game this weekend and debate if CU has a chance to win as double-digit underdogs. 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.23.26 23.09.2026 41m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their discussion on the Colorado Buffaloes and debate if they need a win this weekend to keep their bowl hopes alive. We pivot to the Broncos and preview their huge Sunday Night Football matchup this weekend with the Rams. What are the guys' initial thoughts on the "superteam" Rams after their 1-1 start to the season? If Puka Nacua plays this weekend, how should the Broncos match up Pat Surtain and Riley Moss on Davante Adams and Nacua? Will PS2 travel and shadow Davante wherever he goes on the field? We hear from Sean Payton on the recently revealed "cold war" story between Mike MacDonald and Payton. We react to Paul Bissonnette saying he doesn't see it with the Avalanche this season. Did the Avs miss their chance to win a second cup in this era? We wrap up the show with Aniello Piro joining the show to share his thoughts on Courtland Sutton's slow start to the season, a very injured Broncos running back room, and more. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.23.26 23.09.2026 43m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question how Courtland Sutton is feeling after a slow start to the season and seeing Jaylen Waddle pop in Week 2. Will the Broncos get Sutton more involved the same way they got Waddle more involved after Week 1? We react to the change in how the Broncos are using Evan Engram this season. Are the Broncos more unpredictable on offense now that Evan Engram is being used as a blocking tight end as well as a receiver? We react to the news that Jonah Coleman is dealing with a sprained ankle. With all three top running backs hampered by injuries, who will play and who will they use for depth at the position? How is a veteran Broncos team still dealing with penalty issues? What would a win mean for Colorado this weekend? Is Juju Lewis still redeemable at this point? We hear from Deion Sanders on having a sense of urgency, and the time to play well is now. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.23.26 23.09.2026 43m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the huge Sunday Night Football game between the Broncos and Rams this weekend. What do the guys make of the superteam Rams after their 1-1 start to the season? If Puka Nacua plays this weekend, how should the Broncos match up Pat Surtain and Riley Moss on Davante Adams and Nacua? Will PS2 travel and shadow Davante wherever he goes on the field? We hear from Sean Payton on the recently revealed "cold war" story between Mike MacDonald and Payton. We look back on all the instances when Payton had to apologize for saying things he probably shouldn't have. Today's "Three Count" features the Rockies earning their 100th-loss of the season for the 4th straight season and Kyle Freeland potentially pitching his final game for the Rockies and in MLB last night. We react to Paul Bissonnette saying he doesn't see it with the Avalanche this season. Did the Avs miss their chance to win a second cup in this era? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.23.26 23.09.2026 38m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Mike MacDonald's comments on the "cold war" between him and Sean Payton and MacDonald getting caught on a hot mic. Zach tells a story of getting caught on a hot mic with Ryen Rusillo, early on in his career. Zach and Phil react to the change in how the Broncos are using Evan Engram this season. Are the Broncos more unpredictable on offense now that Evan Engram is being used as a blocking tight end as well as a receiver? How is a veteran Broncos team still dealing with penalty issues? What would a win mean for Colorado this weekend? Does their bowl-game hopes rely on beating Baylor? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.22.26 22.09.2026 43m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate Jahdae Barron as his snap count has been shrinking this season. At what point is Barron a "bust" of a first-round draft pick? We pivot to the Broncos, and Zach shares the number for Bo Nix when seeing 4 or less rushers vs. when he gets blitzed. Will defenses start to blitz Nix more after how much success he's had with a clean pocket? We hear from Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald on the "cold war" between him and Sean Payton after a filming practice dispute. With the Avalanche season kicking off in 8 days, we preview their season. How important is the regular season to the Avs group? Is there still excitement for this season after the way they were routed in the Western Conference Final? Is Jared Bednar the right coach to get this Avs group across the finish line? We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports, including JK Dobbins dealing with cramps on Sunday, Deion Sanders saying some players will not be with the Colorado football program moving forward, and more. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.22.26 22.09.2026 41m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how concerning Jahdae Barron's lack of snaps through two games is. Is Barron running out of time to prove he is a starting NFL-caliber cornerback? We react to the news that JK Dobbins was dealing with "cramps" on Sunday and that is why he didn't return to the game. Are the guys buying it? Will Dobbins play in Week 3? We break down the latest in Boulder as Deion Sanders kicked players off the team, a player apologized for his actions on Saturday, and Deion saying Juju Lewis isn't a leader. How concerned are the guys with Juju Lewis after a slow start to the season? Will this be Juju's last season in Boulder? Longtime NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss Courtland Sutton's slow start to the season, JK Dobbins going down with "cramps" and potentially trying to play through injury in Week 3, and Jahdae Barron's lack of snaps this season. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.22.26 22.09.2026 44m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their discussion on the Colorado Buffaloes and Juju Lewis. Does the coaching staff need to move on from Lewis, or is it too early to give up on the young quarterback? We pivot to the Broncos, and Zach shares the number for Bo Nix when seeing 4 or less rushers vs. when he gets blitzed. Will defenses start to blitz Nix more after how much success he's had with a clean pocket? We hear from Sean Payton on having a better sense of urgency and not falling behind so frequently in games. We hear from Seahawks head coach Mike McDonald on the "cold war" between him and Sean Payton after a filming practice dispute. Today's "Three Count" includes the guys giving Garrett Bolles necessary respect after not allowing any pressures during Sunday's game against the Jaguars, reaction to the Rams blowing out the Giants on Monday Night Football, and Cherry Creek's win streak being retroactively snapped after playing with an ineligible player in Week 0. With the Avalanche season kicking off in 8 days, we preview their season. Will the Avs put more of an emphasis on younger players? How important is the regular season to the Avs group? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.22.26 22.09.2026 41m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the current state of the Colorado Buffaloes. How do the guys feel about Deion Sanders not backing his quarterback, Juju Lewis, as a leader? Is it a red flag that Deion already had to kick kids off the CU football team? Zach and Phil react to the news that JK Dobbins was dealing with "cramps" on Sunday and that is why he didn't return to the game. Are the guys buying it? Will Dobbins play in Week 3? We look at the latest analytical projections for the Broncos when it comes to their win total, playoff probability, and more. Should the Broncos be more respected in their potential to win the AFC West for the second consecutive season? We react to Deion Sanders' comments on Juju Lewis not being a leader and debate if Deion should have shared that into a microphone. 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.21.26 21.09.2026 43m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos' Week 2 win over Jacksonville to get their first win of the season. Are the guys sold on the Broncos, or does the team still rely on their defense too much? Zach shares the stats behind all of Bo Nix's comeback wins in the NFL, coming back from double-digit deficits, and more. We recap the wild weekend in the NFL, which included Caleb Williams going down with an injury as the Bears went from scoring 59 to 3 this week, the Browns upsetting the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay, and the Ravens losing to the Saints after a dominant Week 1. Are we buying the Raiders after their 2-0 start to the season? How big of trouble are the Chargers in after an 0-2 start to the season with a tough 7-week stretch coming? We wrap up the show by recapping the weekend in Denver sports, including Tim Tebow returning to Mile High for the first time since playing for the Broncos. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.21.26 21.09.2026 44m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the Broncos' Week 2 win over the Jaguars to get their first win of the season. We hear from Bo Nix and Sean Payton on having the right guys in the locker room to be able to dig themselves out of a hole in a game and having complementary pieces on the Broncos. What do the guys make of Pat Bryant's slow start to the season? What were the guys' biggest takeaways from yesterday's game? Will the 2026 Broncos be able to continue their dominant defense we saw last year? Is Que Robinson finally showing production after all the potential we saw from him in the offseason? How should the Broncos handle JK Dobbins moving forward after he left the game with a hamstring injury? Is Jonah Coleman now the starting running back? The guys discuss all the things they liked about Jonah Coleman's game, including him going down in bounds after getting a first down, his "Mile High Salute", and more. What happened to Colorado in their embarrassing 41-7 loss to Northwestern? Is Juju Lewis the caliber of quarterback we were expecting? 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.21.26 21.09.2026 44m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos' Week 2 win over Jacksonville to get their first win of the season. What did the guys make of Davis Webb and Bo Nix in their second game together? Did we see Nix and Webb finally get on the same page, or was this classic Bo Nix, saving the day in the second half? Is Courtland Sutton getting frustrated after not being a big part of the game plan through two weeks? Zach shares the stats behind all of Bo Nix's comeback wins in the NFL, coming back from double-digits, and more. Today's "Three Count" features if Jaleel McLaughlin is regretting leaving the Broncos now that they are dealing with injuries at running back, Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, Mississippi, and the Rockies being one loss away from 100 for the season. We recap the weekend in the NFL, which included the Raiders moving to 2-0 while the Chargers fall to 0-2, Patrick Mahomes looking like his old self in an OT win over Indianapolis, and Caleb Williams going down with an injury. 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.21.26 21.09.2026 42m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate how the Broncos should handle JK Dobbins moving forward after suffering an injury in Week 2. Should Jonah Coleman be the Broncos' starting running back? How thankful are the guys that although they had a slow start, the Broncos are 1-1 after a comeback win over Jacksonville? Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos' much-needed win yesterday. What were the guys' biggest takeaways from Sunday? Is the defense proving to be the backbone of this team again? How do the Broncos continue to have the right mental toughness for come-from-behind wins? Zach admits he was wrong about Courtland Sutton being the Broncos' number one receiver, after Jaylen Waddle's performance in Week 2. What happened to Colorado in their embarrassing 41-7 loss to Northwestern? Is this who the Buffs have been under Deion Sanders, or is this an aberration?