The Drive

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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.06.26 06.10.2026 41мин

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their disappointing performance against San Francisco over the weekend. Is the Broncos' defense getting frustrated with the offense? Should JK Dobbins be replaced as the starting running back after how "off" he looks? Do the Broncos need to bring in an outside running back? Is Bo Nix the most to blame for the Broncos' poor offense? Should Sean Payton re-take play-calling duties? Is the Broncos' schedule looking to be more difficult than originally thought as the Raiders, Panthers, and Chiefs are all better than expected? We react to the results from Week 4 in the NFL. Are the Texans and Chargers dead after both starting 0-4? We wrap up the show by recapping the day in Denver sports, including that Patrick Surtain could be headed to IR and Juju Lewis "quiet quitting" on the Buffs. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.06.26 06.10.2026 44мин

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if the Broncos' pass rush, or lack thereof being overshadowed by how poor the offense has been playing? Is this a result of the high quality of quarterbacks the Broncos have faced? Did we take Jonathon Cooper and John Franklin-Meyers for granted? How underwhelming have Jonah Ellis, Nik Bonitto, and Uwazurike been so far? Has RJ Harvey been the best player for the Broncos on offense this season? Should he be the starting running back? The guys react to the report that Juju Lewis has "quiet quit" on the Colorado Buffaloes. Will CU's culture bring the team together or separate them during these tough losses? Veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss the Broncos' slow start offensively in the first half, Bo Nix's hesitancy to run the ball, and what's going on with Courtland Sutton. 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.06.26 06.10.2026 44мин

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on the Colorado Buffaloes and if their culture will bring them together or separate them during these tough weeks. We pivot to the Broncos as their offense seems to be regressing since last season. Will the Broncos be buyers at the trade deadline for a running back? Will Jonah Coleman return from IR and be the starting running back? Is Phil being too easy on Bo Nix after his struggles to start the season? We hear from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky on Nix being scared to make throws downfield. Today's "Three Count" includes Dre Greenlaw getting fined for his actions on Sunday towards Sean Payton, Adam Schefter saying that Patrick Surtain could end up on IR following his injury against the 49ers, and an update on Major League Baseball playoffs. Is the Broncos' schedule looking to be more difficult than originally thought, as the Raiders, Panthers, and Chiefs are all better than expected? 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.06.26 06.10.2026 39мин

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos' run game and why the Broncos limited themselves in free agency when it came to spending on the position. Should the Broncos have been willing to spend like the Chiefs did to sign Kenneth Walker? Zach goes down a rabbit hole telling the story of the time he ran a cross-country race in college as a basketball player. Is the Broncos' pass rush or lack thereof being overshadowed by how poor the offense has been playing? Did we take Jonathon Cooper and John Franklin-Meyers for granted? Have other teams started to figure out how to avoid the Broncos' pass rush? The guys react to the report that Juju Lewis has "quiet quit" on the Colorado Buffaloes. How would the guys have handled this situation if they were Juju's dad? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.05.26 05.10.2026 40мин

  In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they received their second loss of the season. What did the guys make of the Broncos' run game, or lack thereof? Do the Broncos have an identity on offense? The guys question why the Broncos' answer to a struggling Bo Nix is to have him throw the ball more. Is the book out on Bo Nix that he struggles against blitzes? Will Nix and this offense figure out how to attack the middle of the field better? How embarrassing was Colorado State's performance this weekend, allowing 650 yards of offense? We hear from Jim Mora on what led their defensive coordinator to not finish the game with the team and being relieved of his duties. We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports and previewing the Monday Night Football game between the Saints and Falcons. 
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  The Drive | Hour 3 | 10.05.26 05.10.2026 44мин

  In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Broncos' loss in the Bay Area from every angle. What was the guys' biggest takeaway from the loss? What did the guys make of the report that Bo Nix is still dealing with lingering effects from his ankle surgery? Should Dre Greenlaw be upset with Sean Payton and the Broncos organization? Where has Nik Bonitto gone? Is this a carryover from a quiet training camp? Is the Broncos' injury luck finally taking a turn after being one of the healthiest teams in football the past two seasons? Do the guys believe the Broncos claiming Pat Surtain sustained an ankle injury and not an Achilles or calf injury? We react to Colorado getting drilled 29-7 by Texas Tech in Boulder. What did the guys make of all the chaos up in Boulder, including the CU playbook getting leaked online before the game started, having 8 guys on the field for a play, and running a fake punt without the head coach knowing about it? 
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  The Drive | Hour 2 | 10.05.26 05.10.2026 44мин

  In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. What went wrong on the Buffs' fake punt? We pivot back to the Broncos and question what Bo Nix's role was in the Broncos' loss yesterday. The guys question why the Broncos' answer to a struggling Bo Nix is to have him throw the ball more. Who do the Broncos want to be on offense? Why are the Broncos struggling so much to get Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle involved? Today's "Three Count" features the Avalanche's lightning-fast start to the season when it comes to scoring 8 goals in their first game and 6 in their second, Nikola Jokic's viral behind-the-back pass from the Nuggets' first preseason game, and recapping the wild weekend in college football. We react to Colorado State's embarrassing loss to Oregon State. We hear from Jim Mora on what led their defensive coordinator to not finish the game with the team and to be relieved of his duties. 
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  The Drive | Hour 1 | 10.05.26 05.10.2026 38мин

  Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos after they lost to the 49ers in San Francisco. Do the Broncos need to make a trade for a running back? Did the Broncos not approach training camp correctly, and now it's showing up on game days? Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos and debate if there are larger problems for the Broncos than just losing in Week 4. Is there anything going right for the Broncos offense? How much blame does Bo Nix deserve? Is the Broncos' injury luck finally taking a turn after being one of the healthiest teams in football the past two seasons? Do the guys believe the Broncos claiming Pat Surtain sustained an ankle injury and not an Achilles or calf injury? We react to Colorado getting drilled 29-7 by Texas Tech in Boulder. What did the guys make of the CU playbook getting leaked online before the game started? 
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  The Drive | Hour 4 | 10.02.26 02.10.2026 42мин

  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 41мин

  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 44мин

  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 40мин

  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 43мин

  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 41мин

  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 43мин

  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 39мин

  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 39мин

  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 46мин

  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 43мин

  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 39мин

  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.