In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the praise Bo Nix received from Kansas City Chiefs’ stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Do compliments from these NFL stars mean anything? Zach shares a rookie stat that Bo Nix can hit for the first time since Peyton Manning did it. Today’s “Three Count” features CSU and Wyoming continuing to play their rivalry game into the future, Zach’s problem with the Nuggets new city edition jersey, and the Buffs opponents’ QB and how it relates to...

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if the Avalanche have made it through the tough part of the season while missing players due to injury. With multiple players returning from injury, should the Avs be smooth sailing now? Are the early goals the Avs give up a reason to be concerned? Are watching a star be born in Nik Bonitto? Will Bonitto be able to get after an immobile QB in Kirk Cousins this weekend? The guys question if we will hear from Val Nichushkin prior to his season debut...

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the upcoming Broncos and Falcons game. Will Bo Nix be able to take advantage of a poor pass rush for Atlanta? Zach shares a rookie stat that Bo Nix can reach for the first time in the NFL since Peyton Manning’s rookie season. What do the guys make of the compliments paid toward Bo Nix after his performance, last Sunday? Do compliments from Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce mean anything for Bo’s success? Zach makes the case for why Sean Payton is...

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Nuggets allowing KCP walk in the off season and how the new CBA affects the NBA going forward. Was Nuggets ownership being cheap of was GM Calvin Booth forward looking with his decisions? The Broncos have a big decision to make on Garrett Bolles and Zach and Phil breakdown Bolles’ time in Denver and what the Broncos will do with him in free agency. How important is Bolles to a young QB in Bo Nix?...

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a comment Coach Prime made in a press conference, yesterday. In defending his offensive coordinator, Prime took a shot at the Broncos. How does Phil feel about Prime’s comments? We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on the positive narrative around the Buffs this season. The guys make the case for why Prime is built to be a college coach and has his biggest impact on growing young men, not pro’s. Today’s “Three Count” includes the popularity...

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the “rookie wall” in the NFL. Phil walks us through what a whirlwind it is for rookies from the end of their college season to the end of their rookie season in the NFL. Which rookie Bronco is most likely to hit their “rookie wall”? The Broncos have a big decision to make for the future of the left tackle position in Denver. Will the Broncos bring back Garrett Bolles in free agency or draft his replacement in next year’s draft? Phil tells a...

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hear from Sean Payton and Justin Simmons on Simmons’ return to Denver as a Falcon. Phil shares about his return to Mile High but in a Colts jersey. Will Justin Simmons get a tribute video before or during the game on Sunday? We hear from Justin Simmons and his thoughts on the return. We pivot to the Broncos and how they are responding to the heart-breaking loss. We hear from Quinn Meinerz, defending Alex Forsyth. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the...

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys breakdown the wild world of college football. Could Colorado get in the College Football Playoff over some higher profile SEC teams? Phil analyzes the Broncos running back room after Sean Payton shook up the carriers for each back. Will we get an answer at running back this season or will it be a worry the rest of the season? If the Buffs win out the rest of their regular season, could Coach Prime be in the...

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil review the Broncos loss vs the Chiefs and what it means to the Broncos playoff hopes. How does the result of the Broncos and Falcons game affect the Broncos playoff probability? Will the Broncos be able to “get up off the matt” and bounce back at home? Zach brings up an interesting situation in which the Chiefs could be playing for an undefeated season when they come to Denver at the end of the season. Phil answers what the Broncos need to do in the final...

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Avs after their overtime win last night. Has Georgiev solidified himself as the Avalanche’s starting goaltender? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thoughts on Georgie’s bounce back. Can Nathan MacKinnon win the Hart Trophy and become the 12th player to ever win the award in back-to-back seasons? Would the guys trade Mikko for Sidney Crosby? Zach and Phil analyze the Broncos running back room and where they stand after Sunday’s...

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if Coach Prime will be up for the coach of the year award. Zach speaks to how graceful Prime has been this season after “getting punched in the face” last season. Who would be Prime’s competition for the award? DenverSports.com’s Senior Broncos writer, Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss his takeaways from the Broncos gut-wrenching loss, if the Broncos will make a change at offensive line, and how impressive Nik Bonitto has been this season. Did Bo...

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys recap Zach’s weekend in Austin and the Nuggets winning streak. Should we stop being panicked about the Nuggets or are their close wins cause for concern? Zach and Phil pivot the heartbreaking loss for the Broncos, on Sunday. Where does this loss rank among gut wrenching losses for the Broncos over the past decade? Phil walks us through what Sean Payton’s messaging will be to the team today. What do...

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos loss in Kansas City from yesterday. Are there moral victories to take away from the game? Did we see the growth from Bo Nix that Zach was looking for? Today’s “Three Count” includes Gabe Landeskog’s return to the ice at the Avs facility, Shedeur Sanders winning the Big 12 offensive player of the week, and Big Noon Kickoff heading back to Boulder this upcoming weekend. Are the Nuggets finally starting to look like...

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos last second loss in Kansas City, yesterday. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the gut-wrenching loss. Did the Broncos outplay the Chiefs? Who is to blame for the Broncos blocked FG to end the game? The guys grade Bo Nix’s 10th career game. Are we primed to see more Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix classic matchups going forward? How are both Jokic and MacKinnon following up their MVP seasons? Will Jokic be able to overcome the...

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the Broncos heart breaking loss to the Chiefs yesterday. Is there a silver lining and positives to take from the Broncos loss? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the optimism around Bo Nix even in a loss, where Devaughn Vele ranks among Broncos wide receivers, and Audric Estime getting a bulk of the running back snaps. How can Bo Nix continue to grow and what more can Nix add to his game? What criticism is fair for the...

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Dover and Cecil’s predictions and preview the Broncos and Chiefs game. Could the Chiefs be overlooking the Broncos and fall into a “trap game”? Will the Chiefs be extra motivated to keep their undefeated season alive? What do the Broncos have to do to end their losing streak in Kansas City? Will the Broncos be able to wash the bad taste of a loss out of their mouth with a win vs a...

In Hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a deep dive into the Broncos and Chiefs game this weekend. How does Vance Joseph’s defense matchup with Andy Reid’s offense? Will shares the latest for the Broncos injury report, how big of a bump will a healthy Locke give the Broncos secondary? Will the Broncos be able to run the ball vs a top run defense? How will the Broncos split carries between Javonte, Jaleel, and Estime? Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos getting help in a...

In Hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen breakdown the Nuggets as they get set to face the Heat tonight. The guys debate how the Nuggets look with and without Jamal Murray on the floor. Will Murray adapt his game to allow the Nuggets to run up and down the court? The guys give Christian Braun and the young Nuggets praise for how well they’ve played early this season. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Chiefs string defense. How can the Broncos overcome the greatest QB in...

In Hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen pivot to the AFC West matchup this weekend between the Broncos and Chiefs. How will the weather and quality of field factor into the game? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the extra motivation when facing the Chiefs, if Bo Nix will be able to throw the ball on the Chiefs secondary, and the gameplan when facing Patrick Mahomes. How will the return of PJ Locke help the Broncos secondary after...

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys recap the Nuggets unexpected win vs Oklahoma City last night. The guys speak to Peyton Watson’s maturity and ability to bounce back with a game sealing block after missed free throws. Do the Nuggets have a different dynamic when Russell Westbrook is running the offense instead of Jamal Murray? DenverSports.com and host of the Mile High Hoops podcast, Jake Shapiro joins the show to share his thoughts on the...

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the first matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix. Is Patrick Mahomes already a top 5 NFL player of all time? Will Bo Nix put himself on the map by beating Patrick Mahomes? What is this year’s identity of the Chiefs? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Kansas City’s defense. Today’s “Three Count” includes Broncos edge rusher Drew Sanders returning from a torn Achilles, CU’s freshman Jordan Seaton being in the running for the Shaun...

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets improbable win over the undefeated Thunder. What were the major takeaways for the guys? Is Christian Braun’s start to the season sustainable throughout the season? The guys take a deeper look into Russell Westbrook’s performance and the energy he brings to the team when he’s on the floor. What should we expect from newly extended Jonathon Cooper during the time of his contract? How will his mindset change going from being a 7th round...

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the first matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix. Will this be a rivalry going forward? Phil shares a story about an interaction he had with Mahomes. Kansas City 610 Sports host, Alex Gold joins the show to discuss the undefeated but imperfect Chiefs team, what Kansas City thinks of Bo Nix, and the hunger to beat the Broncos after dropping a game to them last year. How focused on a three-peat are the Chiefs? Is this a “trap game” for the...

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Nuggets chances of beating a top end team in the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Who will step up with the absence of Aaron Gordon? Which young Nuggets will seize their opportunity with extra minutes up for grabs? Zach explains why this weekend could be a huge opportunity for Shedeur Sanders to climb up the Heisman rankings. We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on the surging Buffs. The...

In Hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos are a house built on sand. Zach reveals a stat about 4 of the Broncos 5 wins coming against teams that have fired their coach or benched their quarterback. Will the Broncos be able to compete with higher quality NFL teams in Kansas City and Atlanta? Would Phil take a guaranteed Broncos 9-8 record this season? Today’s “Three Count” includes a wild College Football Playoff scenario for Colorado and Jayson Tatum getting his revenge vs...