The Drive

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?

Hour 3

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?

In hour 4 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. We pause our Broncos conversation as we have breaking news from the Nuggets as they are trading away Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round pick to the Nets for Cam Johnson. We have more breaking news as Bruce Brown is signing a 1 year contract with the Nuggets. How do the guys feel about these major moves for the Nuggets? What does getting off of Michael Porter Jr.’s contract mean for a Christian Braun contract extension? We wrap up the show with explaining the Nuggets first round picks going forward and what we will see from Cam Johnson in a Nuggets uniform.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their biggest sports fails from their playing days. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s draft coverage discussing Nikola Jokic’s situation with the Nuggets. Zach compares Windhorst’s comments to when he spoke about the Utah Jazz years ago and that something bigger could be coming. Should Nuggets nation be concerned about the organization’s standing with Jokic? We react to the Big 12 football odds and debate what the ceiling and floor are for the Buffs. Will the Big 12 be the most competitive league with the most parity in college football? We have even more news relating to the next home for the Denver Broncos. Will Burnham Yards be the site for the next Broncos stadium?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day in the Colorado Avalanche making a trade to send away Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood while freeing up around $9 million of cap space for the team. What is next for the Avs? Between having a double digit sack defender or 1,000 yard receiver, which is most likely to happen again for the Broncos in 2025? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the options for the next home of the Broncos and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features what would fair trade value look like in a trade involving Jokic, zero freshman being selected in the second round of the NBA draft, and the news of former Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri not returning to the Toronto Raptors. Is there a surprise third location which could be the home of the next Broncos stadium?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. With the whole crew back, can we surpass our 2-2 performance from last week? Zach and Phil dive into the NBA western conference and discuss if the Lakers will be a problem for the Nuggets going forward. Will the Lakers’ new ownership be able to have similar success they have seen from their Dodgers team in recent years? Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s draft coverage discussing Nikola Jokic’s situation with the Nuggets. Zach compares Windhorst’s comments to when he spoke about the Utah Jazz years ago and that something bigger could be coming. Should Nuggets nation be concerned about the organization’s standing with Jokic?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate between having a double digit sack defender or 1,000 yard receiver, which is most likely to happen again for the Broncos in 2025? Could a receiver besides Sutton go for over 1,000 yards? After it was assumed that the Broncos will be moving to Burham Yards, after Broncos ownership bought land there, is the new home for the Broncos stadium still up for grabs? Could Aurora and Lone Tree be surprise locations for the stadium? We wrap up the show with reacting and breaking down the Avalanche moves they made today, trading away Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood. What is next for the Avs?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their biggest sports accomplishments. Zach shares about his time off over the past few days including playing golf and time out on the lake. We pivot to the Broncos and debate what constitutes a successful and disappointing season in 2025. Is the gauntlet of the AFC enough of an excuse for the Broncos to not win a playoff game but have a successful season? We have a change in the Rockies organization as Walker Monfort is promoted to a bigger role. Will Walker Monfort present change for the organization or will it more of the same, we have seen from his father, Dick Monfort?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets after they finally made hires to their front office. Zach expresses his concerns with the Nuggets only looking inward for their solutions in the front office, head coach, and roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes Zach taking his victory lap after NBA Africa prospect Khaman Maluach was a lottery pick in last night’s NBA draft. Are we on the verge of having an influx of basketball players from Africa? We go on a tangent about kids not playing outside and in the street anymore. Zach and Phil react to the University of South Carolina as well as many SEC schools implementing a “athletics auxiliary fee” for students of the universities. Will CU follow suit and add a fee to their students to raise money to pay their athletes? Is it fair to pass the buck down to students instead of paying the athletes with the money they make from ticket sales, merchandise, and television deals?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the best divisions in the NFL based on quarterbacks. Will Bo Nix be able to keep up in the best quarterback division in the league? Phil shares the story of the fight he got in and the fine process afterwards. We react to the news of Walker Monfort receiving a big promotion within the Rockies organization. Will Walker be a sign of change for the organization or more of what we have seen under Dick Monfort? Do we finally have the answer at which members of the Avalanche front office and ownership were involved in the Mikko Rantanen trade? Is it fair to still only be blaming Chris McFarland for the trade? We finish up the hour debating what constitutes a successful and disappointing season in 2025. Is the gauntlet of the AFC enough of an excuse for the Broncos to not win a playoff game but have a successful season?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Broncos and their bar for success this season. Could Sean Payton’s job be in jeopardy if the Broncos don’t have playoff success? We pivot to the Nuggets and react to Josh Kroenke’s press conference from earlier this week. Zach expresses his concerns with the Nuggets only looking inward for their solutions in the front office, head coach, and roster. Phil shares about his biggest sports accomplishment and the answer might surprise you. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Kroenke describing who was involved in the Mikko Rantanen trade and universities introducing “auxiliary fees” to support playing college athletes.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Cecil and John Davis. The guys discuss Josh Kroenke’s comments from yesterday on a situation where the Nuggets would trade Nikola Jokic. What will be the Nuggets approach to today and tomorrow’s rounds of the NBA draft? Will the Nuggets be able to maximize their margins around the starting lineup this off season? We hear audio from last year’s draft in which the Suns and Nuggets made a trade which turned out to be a bad look for the Nuggets. We react to the leaked documents detailing the contract negotiations for Russell Wilson’s extension with the Broncos. Draftkings projected Shedeur Sanders’ NFL career and it’s certainly an interesting projection. Will Sanders go on to win a Super Bowl and have a Hall of Fame worthy career?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie are joined by former Denver Bronco Brandon Marshall. The guys discuss how the inside linebacker position had evolved, Vance Joesph’s defensive scheme, and stories from his time in Denver. What is the only hole the Broncos have on defense? Today’s “Three Count” features the Nuggets planning on DeRon Holmes playing in the summer league after his torn Achillies and missing his rookie season, the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers racking up a $500,000 tab at a club in Miami, and the Pope blessing Lions’ TE Sam LaPorta. With the Broncos training camp dates set, we question why some of the Broncos rookie class is not signed to contracts yet. Will Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey have contracts by the time training camp starts?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie debate if the Broncos still need to add to their roster before training camp starts. Would Keenan Allen solidify the Broncos wide receiver room and how much does he have left in the tank to be a difference maker? Richie throws out 4 hypotheticals for the Broncos season and Phil ranks which are most likely between: PS2 winning the defensive player of the year award again, RJ Harvey produces 1,000 all-purpose yards, Nik Bonitto explodes for 15 sacks, or Evan Engram becomes a top 5 tight end in the NFL. We go down memory lane and share stories from Zach Bye getting a parking ticket at the last Drive brouhaha, as well as our own parking stories in the past. How will the Nuggets supplement their great starting lineup?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the Nuggets front office’s comments on working around the margins of the team. Knowing they will likely not make a big move in the draft or free agency, what are the marginal moves the team needs to make? Will we see growth from the Nuggets young players in Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther and Jalen Pickett? What are the chances that Michael Porter Jr. is on the Nuggets roster when the season starts? . We react to the leaked documents detailing the contract negotiations for Russell Wilson’s extension with the Broncos. Did the Penners prove once again they are the right ownership group for the Broncos? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Will’s article suggesting the Broncos sign Keenan Allen.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Josh Kroenke, Ben Tenzer, and Jon Wallace’s press conference from today. Have the Nuggets made their front office situation more confusing and open to the potential of having more miscommunications than we saw last year? Phil and Richie dive into the Broncos announcing their training camp schedule. We highlight the fans opportunity to be in attendance and the important dates including the joint practices. Richie shares the reports about the Avalanche and other NHL teams showing interest in Charlie Coyle. We react to CBS Sports’ list of the top 100 players in the NFL. Where did the first Bronco appear on the list?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie continue to react to CBS Sports list of the top 100 players in the NFL. Were any Broncos snubbed from the top 100? What does Bo Nix have to do to join this list next season? We pivot to the Nuggets and react to their big press conference today, introducing Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer. Did we get a hint about how the Nuggets will go about their off season and working around the margins? Today’s “Three Count” includes Christian Braun potentially wearing a Zavier Worthy Chiefs jersey and Aaron Rodgers saying this will probably be his final year in the NFL. Will Rodgers lead the Steelers to the playoffs? Phil and Richie react to a specific quote from Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke, floating the idea of having to trade Nikola Jokic if things go wrong. Was it a mistake to bring up this possibility at all?

Hour 3

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie dive into Josh Kroenke and the Nuggets press conference, introducing Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer to the front office. What talents do each Wallace and Tenzer bring to the table? We hear from Kroenke and his thoughts on the front office structure and how it will be different than other KSE teams. DenverSports.com’s Aniello Piro joins the show to discuss what he saw and heard from today’s press conference. Did Josh Kroenke slip up by mentioning a scenario in which the Nuggets would trade Jokic or was he forecasting a real possibility? We wrap up the show with more audio from the Nuggets today and the organization hinting at their off season goals of working around the margins and not making any big splashy moves.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the duel hiring of Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace to the Nuggets front office. Will the Nuggets be too comfortable after the organization hired an internal candidate in Tenzer and a former employ in Wallace? We react to the blockbuster trade in the western conference, sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. Do the Rockets now present the second biggest obstacle in the west behind the Thunder? How well of a job did the Broncos do in the off season of emphasizing a strength in their defense and adding to it in free agency and the draft? Should Broncos Country be worried the team did not fix their weaknesses enough in offensive weapons? Between Evan Engram, JK Dobbins, RJ Harvey, and Pat Bryant; who needs to have the best season for the Broncos to succeed?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the blockbuster trade in the western conference, sending Keving Durant to the Houston Rockets. Are the Nuggets at risk of falling behind in the western conference? Have the Nuggets done enough to surround Jokic with talent to win another championship? Does the dual hiring of Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace give the guys confidence in the Nuggets during the second act of Jokic’s prime? Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos shockingly low Madden rating, the “Ryan” meet up at Coors Field over the weekend which featured Ryan McMahon hitting a homerun during the game, and CU offering fans to take picture with their Heisman trophies for a fee. With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie look into the candidates to get cut from the Broncos final roster.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie dive into the Nuggets offseason as Dario Saric picked up his player option for the 2025/2026 season. How does Saric opting in limit the potential moves the Nuggets can make? We have quotes from Rockies owner, Dick Monfort’s brother on how it is time for the organization to look outward and bring someone in to help the team. Will Charlie Monfort be the voice that gets through to Dick Monfort and brings hope back to the organization? How well of a job did the Broncos do in the off season of emphasizing a strength in their defense and adding to it in free agency and the draft? Should Broncos Country be worried the team did not fix their weaknesses enough in offensive weapons? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss the new structure of the Nuggets front office, the possible moves for the Nuggets offseason, and much more.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to their conversation with Jake Shapiro and debate if the Nuggets hiring both Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace to executive roles was the right direction for the organization. Are the Nuggets in a better place with Josh Kroenke having a bigger voice? How will the Nuggets stack up in the western conference in the 2025/2026 after seeing the Thunder win the NBA Finals last night? With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie look into the candidates to get cut from the Broncos final roster. We wrap up the show with everything we learned in Denver sports today. Will the hirings of Tenzer and Wallace be the solution the Nuggets have been looking for at general manager for weeks?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the shockingly low ratings for the NHL Stanley Cup final and how hockey has fallen behind in promoting their players. Zach and Phil dive into the NFL MVP odds and react to Bo Nix having the same odds as players like Matthew Stafford and Saquon Barkley. What does Bo have to do this season to be in the conversation for the league’s MVP? Phil walks us through what he has been doing this week, and all the health tests the NFL has set up for their former players to make sure they are physically and mentally healthy.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of Shedeur Sanders having a second speeding ticket. Is Shedeur giving the Browns a reason to not trust him as a franchise quarterback and cut him? Will Shedeur grow out of this immaturity and bad decision making? Zach asks if George Paton has become the best active general manager in Denver sports. What are Paton’s five best draft picks during his tenure with the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” features John Gruden doing his unboxing for Colorado State football and going on and on about their former players and previewing game 7 of the NBA Finals. Do the Pacers have a chance to go on the road and beat the 68-win Thunder? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the potential new Broncos home at Burnham Yard and much more.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Can we bounce back after our disappointing 0-4 performance from last week? Zach and Phil dive into the NFL MVP odds and react to Bo Nix having the same odds as players like Matthew Stafford and Saquon Barkley. What does Bo have to do this season to be in the conversation for the league’s MVP? Will Bo have “Heisman” moments throughout the year in nationally televised games? We react to the news of Shedeur Sanders having a second speeding ticket. Is Shedeur giving the Browns a reason to not trust him as a franchise quarterback and cut him? Will Shedeur grow out of this immaturity and bad decision making?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Broncos GM George Paton is the best general manager in Denver sports. Has Paton proved himself with his draft picks, or does his poor trade and contract for Russell Wilson still outweigh his good moments? Do the Broncos need to make the playoffs more and make a playoff run before we can crown Paton as the best active GM? What are Paton’s best 5 draft picks during his time in Denver? We wrap up the show with Phil walking us through what he has been doing this week, and all the health tests the NFL has set up for their former players to make sure they are physically and mentally healthy.

In hour 1 Kyle Reese and Marcello Romano are in for the guys on The Drive.  Are the guys trying something new?  What is going on with the Broncos popularity nationally? 

In hour 2 Kyle Reese and Marcello Romano ponder what they would prefer from an organization.  Is someone a spoiled fan?  Does Kyle like where the Nuggets and Avs organization.  The guys wrap up with some of your favorite new things to try. 

In hour 3 Kyle Reese and Marcello Romano get things started with the RB room.  Is JK Dobbins the answer.  Will Sean Payton change his approach to the game this season with a new stable of running backs?  Who are the players through broncos history that you wish would have worked out?  The guys wrap things up with a look into the NBA finals.  Could the Nuggets have won the championship if they beat the Thunder?

In hour 4 Kyle Reese and Marcello Romano question whether NBA and the WNBA have some common ground.  The trip down memory lane continues as more names and what could have been are brought up.  Is College Football the true minor league for the NFL?  Someone needs to slow down.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys break down the Broncos running back room. Would there be any trade value for a guy like Audric Estime? Is it possible for Estime to regain he standing with the organization? We react to PFF’s assessment of wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Where did the Broncos land on the list and do the guys agree with the ranking? We look at the way too early 2025-2026 NHL Stanley Cup Finals favorites. Do the Avalanche deserve to be in the mix as top 5 favorites for the Cup? Zach prepares Denver sports fans to hear a phrase that might make them uncomfortable. If the Thunder are able to finish the job and win the NBA Finals, does SGA’s season deserve to be listed with the greatest seasons of all time?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to the news of Shedeur Sanders reckless driving. Has Sanders proved the teams that passed on him right by showing his lack of maturity? The guys react to ESPN’s all quarter century, 53-man NFL roster. Did any former Broncos make the team? We go position by position and evaluate the roster and decide if there were any snubs? Today’s “Three Count” features a future NHL Hall of Famer making a comeback in the 2025-2026 season and being linked to the Avalanche, Seth Jones winning the Stanley Cup and cool backstory of his father Popeye Jones having Joe Sakic inspire his son to play hockey as a child, and the breaking news of the Lakers getting sold for a historic price. Is it fair to call the Rockies “hot” after they picked up their 4th win in 6 games? Will the Rockies find a way to not finish last in the MLB at the end of the season?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will examine the NFL coach of the year odds in the upcoming season. What are the chances Sean Payton takes home the award and what would have to go right for the Broncos for it to happen? What is the Broncos ceiling for wins in the 2025 season? We react to the news of Shedeur Sanders reckless driving. Has Sanders proved the teams that passed on him right by showing his lack of maturity? How did PFF grade the Broncos wide receiver room and rank them among the NFL. Are the guy’s ok with where the Broncos fell on the list? We look at the way too early 2025-2026 NHL Stanley Cup Finals favorites. Do the Avalanche deserve to be in the mix as top 5 favorites for the Cup? Zach prepares Denver sports fans to hear a phrase that might make them uncomfortable. If the Thunder are able to finish the job and win the NBA Finals, does SGA’s season deserve to be listed with the greatest seasons of all time?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to ESPN’s all quarter century, 53-man NFL roster. Did any former Broncos make the team? We go position by position and evaluate the roster and decide if there were any snubs? Are the Rockies getting hot? After 3 straight wins and 4 wins in their last 6 games, are we finally seeing competent baseball from the team? With the Rockies putting together their worst seasons in the past few years, should Denver sports fans apologize to their former general manager, Jeff Bridich? We wrap up the show with the NFL’s coach of the year award odds. Where did Sean Payton rank on the list and what has to happen for Payton to be in the mix for the award?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Aniello cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Gabe Landeskog should participate in the Olympics for team Sweeden. Would it be fair for the organization to ask Landy to sit out and miss playing for his country? After watching last night’s NBA Finals game and the Thunder’s Jalen Williams go for 40 points, Zach and Aniello ask if Jamal Murray can still be the robin to Jokic’s batman on a championship team.  Is the Nuggets championship window running out of time? Should the Broncos pick up the phone and start shopping around Audric Estime? Is Broncos Country moving on from Estime too quickly after only one season as a 20-21 year old? With CU football being one of the most bet on teams again, will they be able to repeat their success from a season ago?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello discuss what the biggest “green lights” would be for the Broncos in 2025. Will the Broncos be able to stay mostly healthy for another season? Will Bo Nix be able to avoid a “sophomore slump”? Will Nik Bonitto follow up his breakout season with another DPOY-esque season? We also discuss the “red lights” the Broncos could face this season. Could the Raiders be more of a challenge than they have been in recent years? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Panthers showing interest in former Bronco Justin Simmons, if the Panthers will win the Stanley Cup tonight or the Oilers will force a game 7, and if the Nuggets should have interest in Gary Harris after the Magic declined his team option. With the Rockies winning a second game in a row, and 3 out of their last 5, are we seeing a more competent operation from the team?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello react to Mikko Rantanen’s post on Instagram addressing the changes he went through this season and thanking the Dallas Stars fans. Would Mikko have handled this season differently in retrospect? After watching last night’s NBA Finals game and the Thunder’s Jalen Williams go for 40 points, Zach and Aniello ask if Jamal Murray can still be the robin to Jokic’s batman on a championship team. Have the Nuggets overvalued Murray throughout his time in Denver? Should the Broncos pick up the phone and start shopping around Audric Estime? Is it “inevitable” that Estime will be cut from the Broncos during training camp? How will the Buffs look in their first season without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? What would qualify as success this season?