The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Dover and Danny. The guys discuss the Broncos running back room, who will be starting, and if it’s best for RJ Harvey to learn from JK Dobbins to start the season. Will 2025 be an even further breakout season for Nik Bonitto? We hear from him and his hunger for going out and being even better than his 13.5 sacks in 2024. We have breaking news as Pittsburgh’s TJ Watt has signed a record breaking 3-year $123 million contract extension. How does Watt’s contract impact Bonitto’s negotiations and could he be a franchise tag candidate? With the college football season around the corner, we dive into CU’s starting quarterback situation. How will the different skill sets of Juju Lewis and Kaiden Salter impact which one gives the Buffs the best chance to win?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to both Colin Cowherd and Kay Adams’ praise and high expectations for the Broncos. Could the Broncos go out and win 12-13 games this season? Could Bo Nix be a 4,000 yard passer with the addition of more offensive weapons? CU linebacker Mantrez Walker joins the show to discuss the two quarterbacks in Boulder, what he will be bringing to the Buffs defense and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes former Bronco Von Miller signing with the Washington Commanders for likely his final team, Shane Gillis taking a shot at Shedeur Sanders for Colorado retiring his number, and Bradley Beal joining the Clippers after getting bought out in Phoenix. After just one season with the 12-team college football playoff, we have discussions about new models and expanding to a 16-team playoff. What format and how automatic bids would help the Big 12 the most?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie share their one word to describe the Nuggets offseason. We get off the rails with our answers and question how surprised were we by the Nuggets decision to alter their starting lineup? We react to the assumption that RJ Harvey will be the starting running back for the Broncos. Phil explains why he expects JK Dobbins to be the starter at the beginning of the season and we dive into what the expectations should be for Harvey. Is it fair for national media to question the trio of Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton and RJ Harvey? Have the Nuggets become a destination for NBA players again?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie continue their conversation on the Nuggets upgrade from Michael Porter Jr. to Cam Johnson. We react to both Colin Cowherd and Kay Adams’ praise and high expectations for the Broncos. Could the Broncos go out and win 12-13 games this season? Could Bo Nix be a 4,000 yard passer with the addition of more offensive weapons? We revisit our conversation with Trez Walker from earlier in the show and his comments on both quarterback and what they bring to the Buffs. What does it mean that CU brought both quarterbacks to media day? How will the different skill sets of Juju Lewis and Kaiden Salter impact which one gives the Buffs the best chance to win? We wrap up the show with recapping the RJ Harvey signing with the Broncos and what he missed by signing today.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Dover and Danny. The guys discuss ESPN’s ESPYs tonight and which athletes connected to Colorado can take home awards. Phil and Richie dive into the Broncos rookie class as Jahdae Barron officially signed his contract, while RJ Harvey and many other second round draft picks have yet to sign. Is Harvey’s agent standing in the way of him signing with the team and is Harvey handling his situation the right way? We move on to the rest of the Broncos rookie class and debate who will have the biggest impact in 2025. Will Jahdae Barron step directly into a starting cornerback role? Could Caleb Lohner or Jeremy Crawshaw have bigger impacts than many think?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the Terry McLaurin situation in Washington D.C. and question if we could see a similar situation here in Denver with Courtland Sutton. Who is the ultimate loser in this stalemate between Sutton and the Broncos? Will the Broncos be willing to give Sutton a big contract extension before the season starts? How would the absence of Sutton impact the Broncos win total this season? Today’s “Three Count” features recapping the MLB All-Star game and all the features of in game interviews and ball and strike challenges, FOX Sports being interested in hiring Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports to join Big Noon Kickoff, and NFL rookies struggling to locate what state they play in. We look at the Nuggets as they still have one roster spot open. Who would the guys like to see take that spot and is there still a need for a backup point guard?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to pre-training camp power rankings of the AFC west, the AFC and the NFL as a whole. Should the Broncos be ranked ahead of the Chargers after losing to them twice last season? Where should the Broncos rank among the NFL after a playoff appearance? What is RJ Harvey missing from not appearing with the other rookies today and this week? Is Harvey’s agent standing in the way of him signing with the team and is Harvey handling his situation the right way? How is George Paton feeling after the Jets handed out a 4-year, $120 million extension to Sauce Gardner, making Patrick Surtain the 5th highest paid corner back? Will Surtain come back to the Broncos and ask for more money after just signing his extension last off season?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the division between Courtland Sutton and the Broncos. Would Sutton be willing to hold out if he and the Broncos cannot come to an agreement on a contract extension? How would the absence of Sutton impact the Broncos win total this season? We look at the Nuggets as they still have one roster spot open. Who would the guys like to see take that spot and is there still a need for a backup point guard like Chris Paul? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the latest on RJ Harvey and many second round picks not having signed a contract yet.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Danny. The guys discuss last night’s MLB Homerun Derby and how it can be improved. Zach and Phil question why people are dismissing Bruce Brown’s production the past two seasons and assume he will look like the 2023 version of himself. With the Broncos starting training camp a week from now, Phil walks us through what the players will be going through. We look back on the previous 10 years of Broncos running back touchdown production. Just how bad was Javonte Williams at scoring the last 2 seasons and who is to blame for his lack of production? Will we see new running backs in Denver succeed with the same coach, quarterback and offensive line?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview ESPN’s ESPY’s and how Colorado will be well represented at the award show tomorrow night. Will the Avs’ Gabe Landeskog take home the “comeback athlete” over Mallory Swanson and Lindsay Vonn? With Travis Hunter’s historic season will he earn the “best college athlete” award? Does Patrick Surtain have a chance to win “Best NFL athlete” over Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley? Today’s “Three Count” includes John Franklin-Meyers tweeting about our show, Denver NWSL trademarks for their name options, and Caitlin Clark agreeing to participate in the WNBA 3-point contest. What takeaways have the guys had from the Nuggets summer league?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bleacher Reports’ list of the top 100 all-time NBA players. Where did Jokic come in at the list and do the guys have a problem with his ranking? What would another championship do for Jokic’s legacy and what would he have to do to catch Shaq as an all time great center? We also react to ESPN’s list of the top 25 NFL teams in the past 25 years. How did the 2013 and 2015 Broncos seasons stack up on the list? With the Broncos starting training camp a week from now, we look back on the previous 10 years of Broncos running back touchdown production. Will we see new running backs in Denver succeed with the same coach, quarterback and offensive line? ESPN released their top 10 middle linebackers, and we got a nice surprise with a Broncos making the list.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate about Courtland Sutton potentially holding out if he doesn’t get a contract extension. Have we seen Sean Payton pay big for a wide receiver, and it work out during his coaching career? Did the Broncos handle the Patrick Surtain situation perfectly by paying him early and is now the 5th highest paid cornerback in the NFL? Zach and Phil preview ESPN’s ESPY’s and how Colorado will be well represented at the award show tomorrow night. Will the Avs’ Gabe Landeskog take home the “comeback athlete” award over Mallory Swanson and Lindsay Vonn? With Travis Hunter’s historic season will he earn the “best college athlete” award? We wrap up the show with the other Colorado athletes that can take home an ESPY tomorrow night including Cale Makar and Nikola Jokic.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Danny. The guys discuss their weekends and stories of deep sea fishing and swimming with dolphins. Zach and Phil dive into the trend in many NFL second round picks not having signed their rookie contracts yet including Broncos second round pick, RJ Harvey. How will veteran players view rookies “holding out” without playing a down of NFL football yet? We look at one of the best defenses in NFL history in the ’84 Bears and question if the Broncos can match or better the all-time sack record. The guys assign sack counts to each Broncos defensive player and see how they will stack up.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s list of top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL voted on by executives, coaches and scouts. Do the guys agree with the rankings? Does Jayden Daniels deserve to be on the list after only one season in the NFL? Today’s “Three Count” features the Timberwolves owners introducing a new ticketing system with patrons selling their tickets live during the game if they leave early, previewing the MLB Homerun Derby tonight and the lack of star power in the event, and the USA men’s soccer team returning to Denver for a game. After the Rockies drafted Ethan Holliday fourth overall in the MLB draft, are we about to see one of the all-time sports stories in Denver history? How quickly will Ethan Holliday be able to make an impact for the big league team?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s list of top 10 offensive tackles in the NFL. With Garrett Bolles and Mike McGlinchy not making the list or honorable mentions, should they feel disrespected? We dive into the trend of many NFL second round picks not having signed their rookie contracts yet including Broncos second round pick, RJ Harvey. How will veteran players view rookies “holding out” without playing a down of NFL football yet? The Nuggets trade for Jonas Valanciunas finally went through over the weekend and yet we still have uncertainty if he will play for the Nuggets this season. Should the Nuggets play hard ball with Valanciunas and make him honor his contract in the NBA? We look at one of the best defenses in NFL history in the ’84 Bears and question if the Broncos can match or better the all-time sack record.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s list of top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL voted on by executives, coaches and scouts. Do the guys agree with the rankings? Does Jayden Daniels deserve to be on the list after only one season in the NFL? Would the guys trade Bo Nix for Jayden Daniels today? We dive into ESPN’s list of top 10 offensive tackles in the NFL. With Garrett Bolles and Mike McGlinchy not making the list or honorable mentions, should they feel disrespected? We wrap up the show with reacting to the Rockies drafted Ethan Holliday fourth overall in the MLB draft, are we about to see one of the all-time sports stories in Denver history? How quickly will Ethan Holliday be able to make an impact for the big league team?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the expectations and pressure on Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels as they head into their second NFL seasons. With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie ask if/when the team will sign Sutton, Allen, Bonitto or JFM to contract extensions. Would paying some and not all of the players looking for extensions cause issues in the locker room? What did the guys make of the first Nuggets summer league game? How did DaRon Holmes look in his first NBA action after tearing his Achilles last year? What did we make of David Adelman’s latest comments on the Jonas Valanciunas situation?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie look at the Broncos off season moves and decide which player they feel the most confident in. Will JK Dobbins be able to stay healthy all year in Denver? How will Bo Nix elevate his game this season? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Que Robinson’s potential for the Broncos this season, the running back battle during training camp, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features the Avalanche twitter account posting a picture of Nathan MacKinnon, Sydney Crosby and Justin Bieber, the ticket prices for Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James in last night’s summer league game, and a video of Chad Ochocinco coaching up current wide receivers on how to deal with Patrick Surtain as a corner back. Will the Buffs be able to fix their running game issues that we saw last season?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil, Richie and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition with the morning show. We hear gripes from the morning show on the difficulty of questions. Will we be able to beat the morning show’s 1-3 performance from yesterday? We react to a Bleacher Report article predicting JK Dobbins as a disappointment this season. Does Phil agree with the idea that Dobbins could be a trade or release candidate before the end of the season? We react to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum stating that Deion Sanders has nothing left to prove at Colorado. Does Prime still have to go out and prove himself as a winner this season, especially with the loss of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie rank the coaches in Colorado based on how much pressure they are under. How secure is Sean Payton with the Broncos after just two seasons? Could David Adelman be on the hot seat in year one, if the Nuggets decide he’s not the right guy for the job? We react to Major League Baseball discussing a salary cap for the sport. How would a salary cap impact the Rockies and would owner Dick Monfort be in favor of a cap? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s John Davis joining the show to discuss the trivia “beef” with the morning show.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss Phil’s early tee time this morning and Zach playing Arrowhead yesterday and running into former Bronco Justin Simmons. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s grade of an A- for the Broncos off season. Do the Broncos deserve this high grade with moves like signing Evan Engram, DJ Jones and adding to their already stout defense? We hear from Michael Porter Jr. with his goodbye video to Denver and Nuggets fans. Zach points out some interesting things MPJ said including not knowing Jon Wallace had been appointed GM and wanting a bigger role on the team. Did the Nets call the Nuggets for the MPJ trade or were the Nuggets shopping Porter Jr.?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Deion Sanders’ time at Big 12 media day yesterday. Was Deion in the right to be defensive about someone asking about his health? Will Colorado have a “better team” even after losing Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the draft? Does Coach Prime and CU have a built in excuse with a lack of resources and NIL money if his team underperforms this season? Will Deion be able to continue his success of getting talent to come to CU?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil answer what position group for the Broncos they would want to keep healthy the most. If they could keep one individual Broncos player healthy for the whole season, who would the guys choose? We hear from new Nugget Cam Johnson as he describes what it will be like to play alongside Nikola Jokic.  What will we see from Nuggets summer league tonight? Zach and Phil react to Michael Porter Jr.’s goodbye message to Denver and Nuggets fans. Was moving on from Porter Jr. better for the team and MPJ himself? We react to ESPN’s grade of an A- for the Broncos off season. Do the Broncos deserve this high grade with moves like signing Evan Engram, DJ Jones and adding to their already stout

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Deion Sanders’ time at Big 12 media day yesterday. Was Deion in the right to be defensive about someone asking about his health? Will Colorado have a “better team” even after losing Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the draft? Will Deion have an easier time coaching the entire team, not having his children on the team? Does Coach Prime and CU have a built in excuse with a lack of resources and NIL money if his team underperforms this season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Deion Sanders and who will be the starting quarterback for the Buffs this season.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss CU at media today and who should be the starting quarterback for the Buffs this season. Is there reason to be concerned with Jokic’s decision to not sign a contract extension with the Nuggets this offseason? Is Jokic keeping his options open or making the right financial decision?  We react to Maurice Jones-Drew’s power rankings of NFL running backs. Where did RJ Harvey come in on the lost and do the guys have a problem with his ranking? Is Jonas Valanciunas looking for the Nuggets to guarantee his 2026-2027 salary?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to Jonas Valanciunas’ comments on potentially being a member of the Nuggets. Is Valanciunas not appreciating the opportunity he has of playing on an NBA championship contender and playing with the best player in the world? What are Valanciunas’ priorities when it comes to him wanting to play in Europe instead of the Nuggets next season? Today’s “Three Count” features the MLB using the ABS system for challenges in the All-Star game, Abdul Carter having a very interesting signature, and TSA announcing they will no longer require passengers to take off their shoes while going through security. We react to Coach Prime’s comments from Big 12 media day today. What should the expectations be for the Buffs this season and how will Deion handle his first quarterback competition in Juju Lewis and Kaidon Salter?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the Avalanche’s poor free agency grade. While the Avs haven’t made many moves regarding their roster, Richie explains why he loves their coaching addition. Richie pitches a trade idea he saw which would send Lebron James to the Nuggets. Would the guys be willing to part ways with Jamal Murray if it meant bringing Lebron to Denver to team up with Jokic? We hear from Michael Porter Jr. and his thank you message to the Nuggets. What do the guys make of MPJ saying “his ceiling had plateaued in Denver”? We react to Coach Prime’s comments from Big 12 media day today. What should the expectations be for the Buffs this season and how will Deion handle his first quarterback competition in Juju Lewis and Kaidon Salter? Will the Buffs be a “better team” even after losing their two stars?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie dive into the Broncos and if Bo Nix will be trending upward this season. How confident are the guys in the Broncos offensive weapons as we head into the season? Is there room for Vele, Harvey, Mims and Franklin to grow into legitimate roles on the Broncos offense?  What is the latest in the Nuggets and Jonas Valanciunas saga? Is Valanciunas’ desire to play in Europe have more to do with a non-guaranteed contract in 2026-2027? What are Valanciunas’ priorities when it comes to him wanting to play in Europe instead of Denver next season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche’s offseason moves. With a slow start to free agency, will the Avs still make a splashy move?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys react to the Broncos low ranking when it comes to offensive weapons. Will another wide receiver make a jump in their game, or will the Broncos bring in a veteran option at wide receiver? Zach and Phil share their stories from golfing over the weekend and Phil losing his putter on the course. Today marks the first day Jokic can sign a three-year $206 million extension with the Nuggets, but will he sign this offseason or wait a year? With the Jonas Valanciunas situation with the Nuggets still up in the air, we look at alternative options and debate if Al Horford would be a better fit with the roster. With the NFL’s top 100 players list coming out, we debate where Patrick Surtain will be ranked and if he will be the top defensive player.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos history at tight end since 2015. Will Evan Engram live up to the “joker” role and be the best tight end for the Broncos since Noah Fant? Today’s “Three Count” includes ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum picking Bo Nix as his dark horse MVP, the second season of Netflix’s “Quarterback’ documentary featuring Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins, and what we are watching during this off sports time. We have breaking news as Nikola Jokic will reportedly not sign a contract extension with the Nuggets this offseason. Should Nuggets nation be concerned with the relationship between Jokic and the organization?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN listing Marvin Mims as a “luxury player”. Has Mims proved himself beyond just a gadget player and should he be considered a true number two receiver? We react to Nikola Jokic reportedly not signing his contract extension this offseason. Is Jokic leaving his options open or waiting for the bigger pay day next summer? What did Jonas Valanciunas have to say about his ongoing situation with the Nuggets?  What can we expect from Deion Sanders at Big 12 media day tomorrow? With the NFL’s top 100 players list coming out, we debate where Patrick Surtain will be ranked. Does Pat Surtain have a chance at winning the defensive player of the year award in consecutive seasons? Will Surtain be ranked as the highest defensive player in the NFL on the list?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos history at tight end since 2015. Will the addition of Evan Engram be the solution the Broncos have been looking for at tight end? Will Engram be able to top Noah Fant’s production from the early 2000’s? We react to the latest with Jonas Valanciunas and the Nuggets. What did Valanciunas have to say about the situation, and could the Nuggets have a better option at back-up big? We have NBA news as Bradley Beal intends to sign with the Clippers after being waived by the Suns. Does this move change the guys’ opinion of the Clippers? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Jokic not signing an extension with the Nuggets this offseason and what we can expect from Deion Sanders at Big 12 media day tomorrow.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the ongoing story of Jonas Valanciunas reportedly wanting to return to Europe to play basketball and not honoring his contract with the Nuggets. Will the Nuggets be the “nice guy” and allow Valanciunas to play in Europe? Zach and Phil recap their 4th of July weekend. How bad of a loss would Valanciunas be for the Nuggets’ second unit? We pivot to the Broncos and Zach asks if John Franklin-Meyers is an underrated and underpaid player that the team should be looking to keep in Denver. If the Zach and Phil were the GM of the Broncos, which looming contract extensions would they prioritize?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which player will have the toughest time getting an extension from the Broncos between Zach Allen, Nik Bonitto, Courtland Sutton and John Franklin-Meyers. Is the Broncos defensive line expendable and could we see replacements through the draft and free agency? Will all the extension hopeful Broncos “get fed”? Today’s “Three Count” features the NBA changing their “heave” rule at the end of periods and how it will impact Jokic’s three point percentage, Hunter Goodman being named to his first MLB All-Star game, and the Kevin Durant trade finally being official with a record 7-teams involved in the trade. How important is it for the Broncos to re-sign George Paton as he enters the final year of his contract?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the first batch of the NFL’s top 100 player rankings. Zach Allen was featured in the #90-100 list, is this disrespectful and should he have been ranked higher? We dive into the odd situation between the recently added Jonas Valanciunas and the Nuggets. What is the likelihood that Valanciunas does not play for the Nuggets this season and instead in Europe, as he reportedly wants to? Does Valanciunas have any leverage over the organization for the Nuggets to allow him to play overseas? What do the guys make of Myles Garrett advocating for Joe Flacco to be the starter in Cleveland over Shedeur Sanders? We wrap up the hour with the Broncos and Zach asks if John Franklin-Meyers is an underrated and underpaid player that the team should be looking to keep in Denver.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continues their conversation about John Franklin-Meyers and his future with the Broncos. Could there be a difference of opinions on Nik Bonitto and the value he brings to the team? Is there enough money and cap space for all four major Broncos looking for contract extensions? Will we see any contract extensions before training camp starts? How important is it for the Broncos to re-sign George Paton as he enters the final year of his contract? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s John Davis joining the show to discuss the odd situation between Jonas Valanciunas and the Nuggets.

In hour 1 of The Drive Chad Andrus and John Davis sit in for Zach and Phil.  There are new faces all around the Denver sports scene.   Things tip off talking about the nuggets and who they have managed to move and bring in.  Now that the dust has settled form the Broncos draft, the guys discuss whether a draft pick or a free agent pick up makes the biggest impact for the team this season.  The Avs have a new iron man and some similarities from the past come creeping in.   

In hour 2 Chad and John invite in Matt Moore to discuss how some Nuggets players sit with all the moves.  Is the team one of the best in the NBA now?  News breaks and it could affect the Nuggets recent moves.  Why can one team internal promotions work and not with another?  More news is coming out regarding a player the Nuggets just traded for.  Can his decision have a ripple effect on the NBA and change a 7 team trade.   

In hour 3 Chad and John continue the tradition talk.  Something that isn’t a tradition is the Broncos having a highly ranked position.  Well according to one report the team is the best at one position.  The guys get into the details.  Who has had the best off season between the Broncos, Avs, and Nuggets?  Do the guys think the old coach and GM are looking at the Nuggets now wishing they had this team?

In hour 4 Chad and John get into the Broncos front 7 and what the future could hold for some of the players who have made their mark recently.  The Broncos stadium location has taken a possible new turn.  Chad has one requirement no matter where the field is. Has CU gone silent?  Did they peak in the first two years of the Coach Prime era?  The guys wrap things up with your texts and final thoughts.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their golf games with the long weekend around the corner and the beatings they used to take as children. Could Sean Payton take a flyer on Shedeur Sanders if Sanders were to be cut from the Browns? Would Shedeur be his newest Jameis Winston or Zach Wilson? Zach and Phil question how much pressure is on David Adelman now that the Nuggets have vastly improved their roster. We react to Colin Cowherd saying he would take the Nuggets in the west, right now. We hear from Charlie Monfort as he made his first media appearance since being promoted to C.O.O. in the Rockies organization.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bleacher Reports’ ranking of the top 5 pass rushing duos in the NFL. How high did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper land on the list? Zach shares all the stats from Bonitto and Cooper from last season. What should the expectation be for the duo in the upcoming season? Today’s “Three Count” features the Nuggets additions this offseason and how their zodiac signs fit with the team and us ranking our top 3 holidays of the year. After yesterday’s conversation on the most untradable athletes in Denver, we expand the conversation to all of sports. Is there a surprise answer for the most off-limits in trade talking, athlete in the world?

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how much pressure is on David Adelman this season now that the Nuggets have revamped their roster into a championship contender. Will Jamal Murray have a productive offseason and come into the season in shape and stay healthy throughout the year? We react to Bleacher Reports’ ranking of the top 5 pass rushing duos in the NFL. How high did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper land on the list? What should the expectation be for Bonitto and Cooper in the upcoming season? We ask the text line to give the Broncos pass rushing duo a nickname. We react to Paul Finebaum claiming Arch Manning could have won the national title last season for the Longhorns and the best college football quarterback we have seen since Tim Tebow. We wrap up the show with a debate on who the most untradeable player is in sports.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Johnson trade. What does Johnson bring to the Nuggets that MPJ was lacking in? Do the Nuggets still need Jamal Murray to be at his best to win a championship next season? How has the Nuggets off season moves changed their championship odds? With the Nuggets breaking up the “core 4” of the starting lineup, Zach and Phil list who are the most untradable players in Denver sports. We have more breaking news as Tim Hardaway Jr. is signing with the Nuggets on a veteran minimum contract. What will Hardaway bring to the Nuggets’ depth?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets off season moves. After trading away Michael Porter Jr. we breakdown the differences in MPJ and newly acquired Cam Johnson. Are the Nuggets back to championship contention? Today’s “Three Count” includes celebrating Bobby Bonillo Day as he will receive another $1.2 million from the Mets today from a deferred contract from over two decades ago, JJ Barea and Rodney Billups joining David Adelman on the Nuggets coaching staff, and SGA signing a historic NBA contract that will pay him $71 million annually during the deal. With NHL free agency kicking off today, we look at the moves the Avalanche have made, what is still to come and if the Avs will trade away any more pieces.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos and their stellar offensive line. Did Bo Nix walk into a great situation with an established OL? We hear from Field Yates and his thoughts on people not giving the Broncos offensive line enough credit. With all the moves the Nuggets have made this offseason, we reevaluate where they stand in the western conference. Have the Nuggets caught up to the reigning champion Thunder or the second seeded Rockets with their new edition of Kevin Durant? With the Nuggets breaking up the “core 4” of the starting lineup, Zach and Phil list who are the most untradable players in Denver sports. How many athletes in Denver are off-limits in trade conversations?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into all the Nuggets offseason moves they have made. Do Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer deserve credit after many did not like when the organization hired the two to oversee basketball operations? Zach reads off all the good qualities Cam Johnson will bring to the Nuggets including his high basketball IQ. Will the Nuggets finally be able to use depth and play 10+ guys on a nightly basis? Has the door completely closed on a Russell Westbrook reunion in Denver? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss how much better of a position the Nuggets are in today vs a week ago. Are the Nuggets in a championship or bust season with their revamped roster?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Jamal Murray’s appearance over the weekend at a UFC fight in Las Vegas. Is it too early to be concerned about Murray’s body composition? Zach and Phil get into it about Murray and if he deserves the benefit of the doubt for looking out of shape during the off season. With two of sport’s biggest stars being linked to Denver in Lebron James and Sidney Crosby, the guys debate which player is more realistic to play in Colorado in 2025. Would either team be better off by adding a superstar of this caliber? Has Shedeur Sanders already fallen behind in the Browns quarterback battle before training camp even started?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and debate which drought will end first between the Broncos not having a 4,000 yard passer or 1,000 yard rusher in a long time. Will JK Dobbins be used as a bell cow running back and have the opportunity to reach 1,000 yards? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the running back carry distribution between Dobbins and Harvey and if Nix and Harvey will surpass their Vegas odds for yards. Today’s “Three Count” features a shake up in the AFC with the Steelers adding Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, the US District Attorney’s office investigating Malik Beasley for gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, and Rockies interim manager getting ejected in style during yesterday’s game. Are all of Denver’s sports teams fighting an uphill battle with how tough their divisions and conferences are?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Jamal Murray’s appearance at UFC 317 over the weekend and looking out of shape. Is it too early in the off season to be concerned about Murray’s body composition or has Murray not earned the benefit of the doubt? We have smoke with big names stars in Lebron James and Sidney Crosby potentially joining the Nuggets and Avalanche. Which player has a more realistic chance of playing in Colorado in 2025 and which would be a better fit for each organization? Has Shedeur Sanders already fallen behind in the Browns quarterback battle before training camp even started? Will Shedeur have a fair chance at making the Browns and starting for the team?