The Drive

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“The Drive” is an iconic sports-talk radio show in Denver history featuring some of the most entertaining personalities to ever crack a microphone over the years. The current iteration of “The Drive” is hosted by Zach Bye, who brings years of radio experience and unmatched authenticity to the program each day. His partner, Phillip Lindsay, is the embodiment of our city. Phil grew up in Denver, starring at running back for Denver South High School. He went on to break records at the University of Colorado, before becoming a Pro Bowler with the Denver Broncos. Phil’s energy and enthusiasm matched with Zach’s passion and precision creates Denver’s can’t miss show on your drive home, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekday afternoons!

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Friday · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.28.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Cale Makar contract extension. How will Makar's contract impact how the Avs construct their roster moving forward? Did Joe Sakic's job just get harder with all the money going towards Makar, MacKinnon, and Necas? We pivot to the Broncos and preview their third and final preseason game tonight. What do the guys make of the list of guys that will and won't play tonight? We hear from Vance Joseph on what he's seeing from Que Robinson in year 2. Who needs to play well tonight to make the Broncos' 53-man roster? Could recent draft picks like Red Murdock or Justin Joly be in jeopardy of being cut? We wrap up the show previewing the Week 0 slate in college football and revisiting Cale Makar's record-breaking contract extension with the Avs.
Friday · 43 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.28.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos' final preseason game, and we debate what the defensive side of the ball will look like. We speculate why the Broncos are playing Jonathan Cooper but not many of the other starters on defense. Could Cooper start the season on the Commissioner's exempt list? Who are the guys expecting to make the Broncos' final 53-man roster? Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. We review the Morning Show's gripe with one of our questions and try to beat their 2-2 performance from earlier today. We pivot to the Avalanche as Cale Makar signed an NHL record-breaking contract extension for 8 years. Could Makar's huge contract upset the "cap culture" within the Avalanche locker room?
Friday · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.28.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their third and final preseason game tonight. With Bo Nix not playing, what is the biggest storyline heading into the game? With roster cut day around the corner, we project what the Broncos' 53-man roster will look like. Will the Broncos keep all three quarterbacks? Will the Broncos keep a 4th running back as insurance for JK Dobbins' injury history? How many offensive linemen will they keep? Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his projections for the 53-man roster, the latest with the Jonathan Cooper legal situation, and much more. Today's "Three Count" features Cale Makar's historic contract extension with the Avalanche, the Avs cap table moving forward, and how Nathan MacKinnon will feel about Makar making so much more money than him. How will Makar's contract impact how the Avs construct their roster moving forward? How have the expectations for Makar changed?
Friday · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.28.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Murphey Creek Golf Course. The guys discuss the Broncos' upcoming third and final preseason game. Will Sean Payton rest most of his starters tonight? What are the Broncos getting from playing Evan Engram more than most of the other starters? Will JK Dobbins go into the season without a rushing attempt in a preseason game? Zach and Phil debate if Marvin Mims will play tonight as he returned to practice this week. Has Sean Payton treated this team too soft this training camp? With cut day coming, who on the roster is it "now or never" for? What position rooms are too full? We react to the latest with Deion Sanders and him having to testify directly following the Buffs game in Georgia. Will this cause a distraction to the team or coaching staff?
Thursday · 40 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.27.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos and preview the 3rd preseason game. Has the 3rd preseason game become meaningless for many NFL teams? What position battles are still up for grabs? Would it make sense for the Broncos to bring in Bobby Wagner as a depth piece for the linebacking core? Has Evan Engram proved that he can be both a blocking and receiving threat? Should the Broncos look at getting their own next great young tight end like Colston Loveland or Trey McBride? Was the backup quarterback competition ever a real competition? We react to Christian Braun's comments about the Nuggets having everything they need to win a championship. Is this blind optimism, or has the Nuggets offseason given them a chance to compete? We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports, including Cale Makar's looming contract extension.
Thursday · 44 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.27.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello preview Cale Makar's looming contract extension. How soon are we expecting to see news of his extension? Will Makar take the most amount of money possible, or will he settle for an AAV in the teens? Could Makar sign a shorter-term deal so he can leave his option open to sign a bigger deal in 4 years or leave the Avalanche in free agency if the team isn't competitive anymore? Are we seeing teams change their approach on early downs against the Broncos? How can the Broncos defense still put offenses in uncomfortable situations where they pin their ears back and rush the passer? We react to Ben Solak's rankings of the most watchable teams in the NFL. Are the Broncos underrated in the excitement that comes with watching a team that played in so many close games last year?
Thursday · 43 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.27.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos and preview the 3rd preseason game. Has the 3rd preseason game become meaningless for many NFL teams? How important will Friday's game be to depth players and players on the roster bubble? What position battles are still up for grabs? How are the guys feeling about the Broncos tight end room heading into the season? Has Evan Engram proved that he can be both a blocking and receiving threat? Today's "Three Count" includes Connor Hellebuyck officially requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, the Rockies raising their prices on season tickets by as much as 14% for next season, and the Broncos introducing a new 2-foot hot dog. We react to Christian Braun's comments about the Nuggets having everything they need to win a championship. Is this blind optimism, or has the Nuggets' offseason given them a chance to compete?
Thursday · 39 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.27.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Aniello and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos' running back room. Phil makes the case for the Broncos to keep 4 running backs on the active roster as an insurance plan for JK Dobbins. Phil and Aniello preview Cale Makar's looming contract extension. How soon are we expecting to see news of his extension? Will Makar take the most amount of money possible, or will he settle for an AAV in the teens? We react to Sean Payton getting into it on Twitter and calling out a media member for his criticism of Bo Nix and not throwing the ball downfield. Is there a false narrative that Bo Nix doesn't throw the ball downfield or throw it in the middle of the field? We react to Ben Solak's rankings of the most watchable teams in the NFL. Are the Broncos underrated in the excitement that comes with watching a team that played in so many close games last year?
Wednesday · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.26.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos and the AFC West. Where does Bo Nix rank in the division as far as quarterbacks go? How do the guys feel about Sean Payton saying that Bo Nix will likely not play in the Broncos' third preseason game? Are the Broncos doing a disservice to JK Dobbins if he doesn't play at all in preseason? We pivot to the Colorado Buffaloes and react to a report that Juju Lewis was considering transferring to Georgia Tech this offseason, the Buffs' first opponent of the season. Does this explain why Deion Sanders has talked about Lewis the way he has? Is Lewis still a lock to be the Buffs' starting quarterback this season, or could Isaac Wilson take over that role? We wrap up the show recapping what we learned in Denver sports today, including the NFL's Pro Bowl going away.
Wednesday · 44 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.26.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what Jonathan Cooper's future with the Broncos and NFL will look like. Could Cooper end up on the NFL Commissioner's exempt list to start the season? Which Broncos would be asked to step up if Cooper misses part of the regular season? We hear from Vance Joseph on the lessons learned from what the Packers did on offense against the Broncos' defense. How can the Broncos' defense combat offenses that get the ball out quickly and don't allow the pass rush to get home to the quarterback? We debate if the Broncos have a penalty issue. Are the Broncos an undisciplined team? We analyze who the Broncos' biggest offenders are when it comes to penalties and discuss if running more zone defense will help. Do the Broncos need to win the AFC West to win the Super Bowl this season? Where does the Broncos' run game stack up in the AFC West?
Wednesday · 45 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.26.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the story that Juju Lewis looked into transferring to Georgia Tech in the offseason. Will we see both Lewis and Isaac Wilson play quarterback for the Buffs this season? We pivot to the Broncos and hear from Sean Payton saying Bo Nix "probably won't play this Friday". Do the guys agree with this approach to preserve Nix? Could this cause the Broncos to have a slow start to the season? Today's "Three Count" features Colorado being one of the top 5 most bet-on teams to hit their season win total, Jamal Murray not making it to the Nuggets workouts in Puerto Rico with JJ Barrea, and the Avalanche being announced to have 16 games this season. We react to a new study that details the link between CTE and former football players who passed away between 2016 and 2021.
Wednesday · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.26.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview college football as Week 0 kicks off this weekend. Zach shares his Heisman sleeper and the sleeper team he's picking to make the college football playoff. Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos have a penalty issue. Are the Broncos undisciplined? Will an increase in zone coverage help the Broncos avoid defensive holding and pass interference calls? Do the Broncos need to win the AFC West to win the Super Bowl this season? Where does the Broncos' run game stack up in the AFC West? We react to a report that Juju Lewis was considering transferring to Georgia Tech this offseason, the Buffs' first opponent of the season. Is Lewis still a lock to be the Buffs' starting quarterback this season, or could Isaac Wilson take over that role?
Tuesday · 40 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.25.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and react to Bill Barnwell's article in which he predicts the Broncos to regress. We look back at Barnwell's impressive history when predicting teams to regress or improve. Will the Broncos be able to mostly avoid the injury bug again for the third straight season? What is the most important game on the schedule for the Broncos to avoid a decline? What do the guys make of future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner being linked to the Broncos? Would Wagner be accepting of a bench role behind Singleton and Strnad? We hear from our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis on the Broncos selecting Jahdae Barron in the first round after JaQuan MacMillian struggled, as well as Barron potentially being the nickel corner of the future. We wrap up the show with Justin Adams joining the show to share his thoughts on the Colorado Buffaloes as they enter a massively important season and share his ceiling and floor for the team in 2026.
Tuesday · 44 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.25.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Cale Makar's looming contract extension. Is Nathan MacKinnon rooting for Cale Makar to get the biggest contract possible? We hear from our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis on the Broncos selecting Jahdae Barron in the first round after JaQuan MacMillian struggled, as well as Barron potentially being the nickel corner of the future. We debate the age-old question of whether the Broncos should play their starters in the final preseason game. The guys explain that they want to see the offense get more continuity together before the regular season and their toughest stretch of the season in the first 6 games. We react to Deion Sanders' press conference from yesterday. We hear about whether his lawsuits will be a distraction to the team, Shilo Sanders' lawsuit, and more.
Tuesday · 45 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.25.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down Deion Sanders' press conference from yesterday. We hear about whether his lawsuits will be a distraction to the team, Shilo Sanders' lawsuit, and the Buffs' offensive line. Is Deion Sanders' seat getting warm in Boulder, especially if they cannot win this season? We pivot to the Broncos and react to Bill Barnwell's article in which he predicts the Broncos to regress. We look back at Barnwell's impressive history when predicting teams to regress or improve. What is the most important game on the schedule for the Broncos to avoid a decline? Today's "Three Count" includes the Nuggets being tied with the Rockets for 4th/5th in an ESPN poll on who will win the Western Conference, the wheels coming off for the Rockies as they lose their 7th straight game, and Dolly Parton passing away. Would it be a "red flag" if Cale Makar doesn't sign an 8-year contract with the Avalanche this offseason? Could Makar signing for the maximum amount of money possible cause a disturbance in the Avs locker room?
Tuesday · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.25.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. We debate if Jaleel McLaughlin has a chance to make the Broncos' 53-man roster. Will the Broncos keep more than 3 running backs? Will JK Dobbins' injury history force the Broncos to keep an extra running back? Zach and Phil debate the age-old question of whether the Broncos should play their starters in the final preseason game. The guys explain that they want to see the offense get more continuity together before the regular season and see the starters play the first quarter. Are there any players the guys don't need to see play any more preseason snaps? What do the guys make of future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner being linked to the Broncos? Would Wagner be accepting of a bench role behind Singleton and Strnad? We react to Deion Sanders' press conference from yesterday. The guys speculate what has led to Sanders' change in tone. Has new AD Fernando Lovo gotten through to Sanders that he is now shouting out former Buffs?
Monday · 44 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.24.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their second preseason game on Friday. How will Riley Moss's apparent injury impact KAD and Jahdae Barron? What do the guys make of Pat Bryant and Evan Engram's quiet performances on Friday? Are we seeing more trends towards Engram not having a bounce-back season? Phil shares what he saw or didn't see in the Broncos' run game on Friday. Do the Broncos still have a problem with not featuring the run game enough? Should JK Dobbins have played after also missing the first preseason game? Did we get confirmation that Peyton Watson purposely sat out of the playoffs to preserve a high payday coming in restricted free agency? Do the guys blame Watson for prioritizing his free agency over his team's championship hopes? We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports.
Monday · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.24.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Patrick Surtain coming in at number 10 on the NFL's top 100 list. We play the NFL's montage in which we hear from his peers and opposing head coaches on Surtain's greatness. We break down the Broncos' second preseason game in which they lost 33-13. Although they got beat in the final score, the guys look at the positives from the game, which include Bo Nix's performance. What did the guys make of Nix's connection with Jaylen Waddle? Are we seeing a more poised Nix as he enters his third season? Is there cause for concern for the Broncos' defensive struggles? Are Que Robinson and Tyler Onyedim proving they are ready to contribute? Will the Broncos' poor defensive performance be good for the team in the long run? Did the Broncos' defense need to be humbled after all the success they've had the past few seasons? We hear from Sean Payton on the number of penalties against the Broncos and cleaning up those issues moving forward.
Monday · 45 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.24.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos' second preseason game in which they were beat 33-13. Did this result cause the guys to question how great the Broncos' depth is? What positives did the guys take away from Bo Nix's performance? Is Zach ready to admit that Jaylen Waddle will be the Broncos' number one wide receiver after his connection with Nix? With Riley Moss going down with an injury, the guys speculate who will step into his role if needed between KAD and Jahdae Barron. We hear from Sean Payton after the loss and getting played in every phase by the Packers. Today's "Three Count" features Deion Sanders' lawsuit over the "Prime" logo, Joe Sakic saying he's "not really worried" about Cale Makar's contract extension, and he's confident it will get done, and Nikola Jokic losing to Victor Wembanyama in a Serbia vs France Friendly. We react to the viral press conference from Deshaun Watson after getting booed by Cleveland fans.
Monday · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.24.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the Broncos getting humbled on Friday night in a 33-13 loss to the Packers. Was this loss good for the Broncos and will reinvigorate the defense for the regular season? Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos' second preseason game. We analyze the positives, including Bo Nix being back and looking great in his 2026 debut. What did the guys make of Nix hitting Jaylen Waddle on a big pickup on third down? Are we seeing a more poised Nix as he enters his third season? Is there cause for concern for the Broncos' defensive struggles? How long will Riley Moss be sidelined with the injury he suffered during the game? Phil chalks up the poor performance to all the zone defense the Broncos ran. Are Que Robinson and Tyler Onyedim proving they are ready to contribute? Did we get confirmation that Peyton Watson purposely sat out of the playoffs to preserve a high payday coming in restricted free agency?

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