The Drive

Episodes

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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 11.10.26 10.11.2026 43m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their trade deadline moves and moves they didn't make. We react to the reports that the Broncos were interested in Tony Pollard, but no deal was agreed upon. What are the guys expecting from newly acquired linebacker, Daiyan Henley? Will Henley take a starting spot from Alex Singelton or Justin Strnad? Will the Broncos regret not trading for a running back to bolster the position group? How confident are the guys in Coleman, Harvey, and Dobbins? Today's "Three Count" includes the Vikings bringing back Kirk Cousins which sets up Fernando Mendoza as the starting quarterback to face the Broncos after the bye week, and the anniversary of Vic Fangio wishing Teddy Bridgewater a happy birthday, but not Drew Lock. What are the guys looking to learn from the Avalanche as they start a 4-game road trip tonight? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 11.10.26 10.11.2026 40m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos not being willing to pay the price to trade for Jonathan Taylor. Was this Sean Payton or George Paton's decision? Did the Broncos need to fortify their running back room, or are they good with what they have in Coleman, Harvey, and Dobbins? Zach and Phil continue to react to the Broncos staying put, for the most part, at the NFL trade deadline. Could the Broncos not adding to the running back room cost them a trip to the Super Bowl again? We react to the latest analytics when it comes to the Broncos' projections for their win total, chances of winning the AFC West, and making the Super Bowl. We react to the Nuggets losing as they stepped up in competition to the Spurs last night. Why does the Nuggets' offense look average with Nikola Jokic at the helm?  
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 11.09.26 09.11.2026 43m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their 7-2 start to the season. How were the Broncos able to pull out another come-from-behind win? We hear from Bo Nix on being comfortable when things get close, winning being the only thing that matters, and how he has to figure some things out to help his defense more. How much credit does this defense deserve for coming up with the biggest plays of the game with their bizarre interception and forced fumble? What did the guys make of Bo Nix and Jonah Coleman's fumble that could have cost the Broncos the game, as well as Nix and Sean Payton's dust-up on the sideline? We react to both the Nuggets and Avalanche winning over the weekend. Is Mackenzie Blackwood proving he should be the unquestioned starter for the Avs? We wrap up the show with the guys handing out their "game balls" to deserving Broncos after their win. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.09.26 09.11.2026 43m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down yet another come-from-behind win for the Broncos as they extend their win streak to 5 games. How have the Broncos restructured their DNA to win all these close games after a decade of a franchise that didn't have a winning culture? What were the guys' biggest takeaways from the game? How much credit does this defense deserve for coming up with the biggest plays of the game with their bizarre interception and forced fumble? We debate how the Broncos will approach the NFL trade deadline. How necessary is it for the Broncos to add depth to the running back room? Do the Broncos need to go all in for a guy like Jonathan Taylor, or would they be ok trading for a guy like Tony Pollard? Do the Broncos need to keep up with the Jaguars after they added 3 defensive players via trade and went all in for Jordan Davis? We react to both Colorado and Colorado State losing this weekend. Is Deion Sanders the worst coach in Division 1 football? We hear from Jim Mora on getting blown out defensively and we question if quarterback Haus Hejny will transfer at the end of the season. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 11.09.26 09.11.2026 43m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their 7-2 start to the season. How were the Broncos able to pull out another come-from-behind win? The guys give credit to Bryce Young for his ability to move in the pocket. What did the guys make of Bo Nix and Jonah Coleman's fumble that could have cost the Broncos the game? How would the guys grade Bo Nix's performance? Is Nix still hesitant to run the ball? Is throwing an interception acceptable with how Nix was pushing the ball downfield? What will Pat Bryant's role be in the wide receiver room after he came back from IR this week? Today's "Three Count" features the College Football Playoff moving to a 24-team playoff, and the Jacksonville Jaguars going all in by trading for Jordan Davis from the Eagles for 1st- and 2nd-round draft picks. We react to both the Nuggets and Avalanche winning over the weekend. Is Jokic looking like his old self with his shooting touch in the paint? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 11.09.26 09.11.2026 40m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how the Broncos continue to win one-score games, setting the NFL record at 16 straight one-score wins, as the Broncos are currently on a 5-game win streak. What do other teams think of the Broncos when they play them? Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos as they won again in comeback fashion in Carolina. What were the guys' biggest takeaways from the game? We debate how the Broncos will approach the NFL trade deadline. Do the Broncos need to address tight end as well as running back? Will the Colts end up trading Jonathan Taylor? We react to both Colorado and Colorado State losing this weekend. The guys give credit to Gideon Lampron with his 18 tackles in the game before criticizing Deion Sanders and the offense. Is Deion Sanders the worst coach in Division 1 football? We hear from Deion on the team not being consistent. 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 11.06.26 06.11.2026 42m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set to take on the Panthers in Carolina. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Will Jonah Coleman be the starting running back, or will the Broncos try to keep JK Dobbins happy and let him carry the ball first? Do the Broncos need to trade for a running back regardless of how Coleman plays this week? Do the Broncos need to go all in for a guy like Jonathan Taylor, or would a Tony Pollard make more sense with the talent already in the Broncos' running back room? We preview the Nuggets and Avalanche as both teams are in action this weekend. How concerning was it that the Avs didn't bounce back after their 7-2 loss against Columbus and followed it up with another loss to Nashville? Will the Nuggets have the proper attitude to beat a bad Pacers team? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing their predictions for CSU, CU, Air Force, and the Broncos this weekend. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.06.26 06.11.2026 41m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into another edition of Zach's Stats and Facts. This week's stats and facts include the Broncos' historic low amount of yards per game for a 6-2 team, Bo Nix's incredible stats when trailing in the second half, and Nix owning the record for the most comeback wins in the first three seasons of a career. How will the Broncos' defense match up with a high-powered Panthers offense? We hear from Sean Payton and Vance Joseph on what he's seeing from Bryce Young. Has Young seen a defense like what the Broncos will provide this weekend? We preview both the Colorado and Colorado State games this weekend as CU travels to ASU and CSU hosts a ranked Boise State team. Dante walks us through what to expect from his alma mater, ASU. Does CSU have a chance for an upset with Boise State's quarterback out for the game? We look into one of the best college football slates in recent history as we have seven ranked-on-ranked games. We go through the slate and pick who will win these massive matchups. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 11.06.26 06.11.2026 41m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set to take on the Panthers in Carolina. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Will Jonah Coleman be the starting running back? Do the Broncos need to trade for a running back regardless of how Coleman plays this week? Can JK Dobbins be trusted to produce in the Broncos' backfield? Who would the guys take at quarterback between Bo Nix and Bryce Young? Today's "Three Count" features Air Force going for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy this weekend as they take on Army, discussing more of the best college football matchups this weekend, and the Avalanche falling to the Predators 3-2 in overtime. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss how the Broncos defense will match up with the Panthers' offense, the latest when it comes to the running back market at the NFL trade deadline, and if the Broncos could be interested in another position group like tight end. What is Mike's confidence level in Bo Nix this week? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 11.06.26 06.11.2026 40m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the jam-packed weekend in Denver sports with the Broncos, Buffs, Rams, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Air Force all in action. We rank the games based on how interested we are in each of the matchups. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Panthers matchup this weekend. Will the Broncos' defense be able to slow down the Panthers' high-flying offense? Who will win the highly anticipated matchup between Pat Surtain and Tetairoa McMillian? We preview the Colorado and Arizona State game tomorrow. Will the Buffs be able to run the ball against an ASU defense that limited their opponents' rushing game the last two weeks? We decide on our inner-show bet between Dante and Phil. We preview the Colorado State and Boise State game as CSU looks to ruin the Broncos' playoff hopes. We look into one of the best college football slates in recent history as we have seven ranked-on-ranked games. We go through the slate and pick who will win these massive matchups. 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 11.05.26 05.11.2026 40m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. Is the Broncos' bet of trading a first-round pick for Jaylen Waddle finally paying off for the Broncos? Who is to blame for Waddle's slow start to the season? We react to Ian Rapoport's latest reporting when it comes to Jonathan Taylor and the asking price for him in a trade. Will the Colts get a "Christian McCaffrey type of haul for Taylor? Will the Broncos go all in for Taylor or opt for a less pricey option like Tony Pollard? We preview tonight's Avalanche and Predators game as the Avs look to bounce back after getting embarrassed by Columbus. How will the team react to Jared Bednar calling out the team? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to recap the day in Denver sports, including Alex Singleton winning AFC Defensive Player of the Month and Nikola Jokic saying that playing from the post will be gone in 5 years. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.05.26 05.11.2026 46m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com's James Merilatt to discuss how bad the Broncos have been on third down this season, if Nikola Jokic has already passed his prime, and much more. Could the Nuggets get a huge haul with starting-caliber players and 5 first-round picks for Jokic? Can the Nuggets still win a championship with this current Nuggets core? We compete in our weekly trivia competition against the Morning Show. Will we get back on track after a few down weeks? Will we keep up with the red-hot Morning Show performances? Did Nikola Jokic send a message to the NBA last night that he is not done being the best basketball player in the world?  The guys speak to how great it was to see an aggressive version of Jokic and him taking the ball down to the paint. Are the Nuggets going through a youth movement, given how well both of their rookies played last night? 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 11.05.26 05.11.2026 43m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. Is the Broncos bet of trading a first-round pick for Jaylen Waddle finally paying off for the Broncos? We hear from both Bo Nix and Courtland Sutton on Waddle and his fit in the offense. We hear from Sean Payton on the Broncos wanting to have faster starts to games. Are the guys concerned with the Broncos becoming smaller favorites over the Panthers as the week has gone on? Would the guys trade Bo Nix for Bryce Young right now? Today's "Three Count" includes the Broncos' ownership showing they are one of the best ownership groups in the NFL again as they are replacing the natural grass at Empower Field midseason, Alex Singleton becoming the third Bronco in the last decade to win AFC Defensive Player of the Month, and two former Broncos head coaches being part of the final 5 candidates to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. What version of the Avalanche will we see tonight after getting embarrassed against Columbus and Jared Bednar calling the team out? Will the Avalanche figure out their defense after allowing 52 goals through their first 16 games? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 11.05.26 05.11.2026 41m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets after their impressive win over Toronto. How much credit does David Adelman deserve for playing his young players and the rookies excelling? Zach and Phil pivot to the Broncos and debate what the offense needs to improve on to help this team go on a Super Bowl run. Can the Broncos improve on first and second down to help their horrible third-down conversion stats? We react to Ian Rapoport's latest reporting when it comes to Jonathan Taylor and the asking price for him in a trade. Will the Colts get a "Christian McCaffrey type of haul for Taylor? Will the Colts sit Taylor out this week to ensure he is healthy for a trade? Will the Broncos be buyers at the deadline or just stand pat? Did Nikola Jokic send a message to the NBA last night that he is not done being the best basketball player in the world? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 11.04.26 04.11.2026 43m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set to take on the Panthers. Are the Panthers to be taken seriously? Could this be a letdown spot for the Broncos after their big win over Kansas City and the bye week the following week? Do the Broncos have a veteran group that will have the right attitude going into this game? We go through the stats for the Panthers' defense when it comes to points allowed, rushing yards allowed, and passing yards allowed. We hear from Sean Payton on liking what he's seen from Jonah Coleman and if JK Dobbins is on a "pitch count". How will the Broncos split up carries between Coleman and Dobbins? Would the Broncos be better off with Cody Schrader as the backup running back? We preview the Nuggets and Raptors game tonight in Ball Arena. Have we seen the best of Nikola Jokic after his struggles to start this season and to end last season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the dynamics with JK Dobbins and the Broncos. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.04.26 04.11.2026 43m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if we have seen the best of Nikola Jokic already. Is this the end of his apex? Is Jokic in a shooting funk, or will we never see him regain his three-point shooting? We react to Bill Simmons' comments on Jokic and if he has already peaked. Does Jokic finally look mortal after being the best player in the world for 6 years? Should the Nuggets consider trading Jokic before signing him to the highest yearly contract in American sports? We question if the Broncos could move on from a wide receiver with a loaded position group. With Pat Bryant returning from injury, could this allow the Broncos to include Courtland Sutton or Marvin Mims in a trade? We react to the Avalanche getting drilled in Columbus last night as they lost 7-2. How concerned are the guys with the level of goaltending we've seen to start the season? How will Coach Bednar jump-start this team? Could certain players lose their ice time? 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 11.04.26 04.11.2026 44m

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set to take on the Panthers. Could this be a letdown spot for the Broncos after their big win over Kansas City and a bye week the following week? Do the Broncos have a veteran group that will take this game as seriously as needed? We go through the stats for the Panthers' defense when it comes to points allowed, rushing yards allowed, and passing yards allowed. How will the Broncos split up carries between Jonah Coleman and JK Dobbins? We hear from Sean Payton on if they have JK Dobbins on a "pitch count". Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos and Chiefs' massive viewership number from their game last weekend, Shedeur Sanders potentially in line to start for the Browns with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol, and multiple backup NFL quarterbacks starting this weekend with Joe Milton and Drew Lock starting. We react to the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings from last night. 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 11.04.26 04.11.2026 40m

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets and what to expect from them tonight. Should Cam Johnson play tonight after tweaking his hamstring in the last game? Will the Nuggets show some heart and grit tonight or continue to look unmotivated? Are we overreacting to the Nuggets' first 6 games? Zach and Phil question if the Broncos could move on from a wide receiver with a loaded position group. With Pat Bryant returning from injury, could this allow the Broncos to include Courtland Sutton or Marvin Mims in a trade? With the Broncos in a Super Bowl window, would it make sense to keep all the depth at receiver? We react to the Avalanche getting drilled in Columbus last night as they lost 7-2. How concerned are the guys with the level of goal-tending we've seen to start the season? How many games do the Buffs have to win for Deion Sanders to keep his job? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 11.03.26 03.11.2026 38m

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos' win over Kansas City. Did the Broncos win because of Bo Nix or with Bo Nix? How does Nix continue to struggle with batted balls at the line of scrimmage? We react to Colin Cowherd praising Sean Payton and the Broncos coaching staff while taking some shots at Bo Nix. Could Bo Nix's contract extension talks get interesting at the end of the season, as we expect Caleb Williams and Drake Maye to get paid? Will the Broncos place the 5th-year option on Nix and wait to decide to pay him till the following offseason? Is Nix deserving of being paid like a top quarterback in the NFL? We wrap up the show reacting to the news that Russell Wilson is interviewing for the North Carolina State head coaching position. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 11.03.26 03.11.2026 47m

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton addressing the "gossip" around the Broncos being interested in Jonathan Taylor. Is there smoke to this rumor? Should the Broncos mortgage premium future picks for Taylor? Do the Broncos need to trade for a running back, whether it's Taylor or Tony Pollard? We react to the Broncos being the favorites according to prediction markets, to land JT. Would trading less for Pollard make more sense than going all in for Taylor? We react to Jim Mora's spicy post-game press conference after CSU's loss to Utah State, where he calls out the team for not being ready to play, a player getting ejected from the game, and more. Veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss if Bo Nix is getting better after his performance in a win over Kansas City, the latest on the Jonathan Taylor sweepstakes before the NFL trade deadline, and if the Broncos could pivot at the trade deadline instead of going for Taylor. Could Courtland Sutton be included in a trade the Broncos make?