The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from the Glenn Bar and Grill. The guys recap Zach's time on the golf course yesterday, playing 100 holes for charity, and all the massive news in Denver sports yesterday that he missed. Zach and Phil react to the latest in the Jonothan Cooper story with the law and his domestic violence allegations. Could Cooper get released from the Broncos with the poor decisions he's made in the last week? We react to Davis Webb explaining how Jaylen Waddle coming to Denver reminds him of when the Bills traded for Stephon Diggs in Josh Allen's third season in the NFL. Will Bo Nix take a massive leap in production like Allen did with the arrival of an elite number one receiver? We hear from Joe Sakic and his comments from the Avalanche's end-of-the-season press conference. Is the Avs organization not upset enough about the way they were defeated in the playoffs? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Broncos as they continue to work out at OTAs. We hear from Sean Payton about how his contract extension gives the players in the locker room consistency. What did Phil notice out at practice today? What did the guys make of Jahdae Barron not participating in team drills? Is Barron in line to take over as a starter in the secondary, or will it be another year of him being a depth piece? How much has Bo Nix been involved during practice? What did Sean Payton have to say about the Jonothan Cooper situation, and are we expecting the NFL to get involved? We react to the breaking news of the results of the Hart Trophy. Why did our guy, Nathan MacKinnon, finish in third behind Kucherov and McDavid? We wrap up the show with Zach Bye joining the show after completing his 100 holes today. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will react to Josh Kroenke explaining why the Avalanche and Nuggets are not in the same situation and why he is not treating their offseasons the same. Why is Josh much more involved with the Nuggets and not as much with the Avs? Could the Avalanche make a splashy trade this offseason that shakes up the core of the team? Would the Avs be able to recoup any assets in return for Val Nichuskin or Ross Colton? We react to the news of the day in Sean Payton and the Broncos agreeing to a new 5-year contract extension. We hear from Sean on how great ownership has been here in Denver, and wanting to coach until he stops being excited about football.  We pivot to the Avalanche as Joe Sakic spoke today at the team's end-of-the-season press conference. We hear Sakic's thoughts on Cale Makar's looming extension and the injuries the team suffered in the playoffs. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Broncos as they continue to work out at OTAs. We hear from Sean Payton about how his contract extension gives the players in the locker room consistency. What did Phil notice at practice today? Why were JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleaman absent from practice today? Will we continue to see an uptick in production from Evan Engram in the offense this season after a slow start to his time in Denver? How much has Bo Nix been involved during practice? Today's "Three Count" includes our reaction to one of the greatest NBA Finals games in history in which the Knicks came back from down 29 to win on a miraculous OG Anunoby tip-in, the Rockies going for a sweep today after beating the Cubs in two straight games, and previewing the World Cup that started today. We hear from Sean Payton about how bringing in Jaylen Waddle lifts the entire receiving room. Who will step up and be the number three receiver behind Waddle and Sutton? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will live from Todd Creek Golf Course. The guys react to the breaking news of the day in Sean Payton and the Broncos agreeing to a new 5-year contract extension. Will Payton get a pay raise in his new contract after all the success he's had in Denver the past few seasons? Does this rule out a future in which Davis Webb will be the head coach of the Broncos? Phil and Will continue to discuss Sean Payton's contract extension, and we hear from Sean on how great ownership has been here in Denver, and still being excited about football. We pivot to the Avalanche as Joe Sakic spoke today at the team's end-of-the-season press conference. We hear Sakic's thoughts on Jared Bednar returning for next season, even in the final year of his contract. Will Bednar get an extension before the next season starts? Will the Avs and Cale Makar agree on a contract extension this offseason? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the massive number of viewers Game 3 had in the NBA Finals and Zach points out how great of a place the NBA is in now with all the young talent in the league. Will we ever call Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA again? Does Victor Wembanyama currently hold the title as best in the league at the age of only 22? How much of Jokic's lack of defense impact his ability to be the best player in the world? We react to the conflicting reports of Jaquan McMillian and the Broncos working towards a contract extension. Will McMillian get a fair shot at being the nickel corner again this season or will Jahdae Barron take over the position in his second season after being a first-round pick? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if Mason Rudolph would be a better backup quarterback in Denver than Jarrett Stidham. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how much the latest snag with Denver water will impact the Broncos' chances of moving to Burnham Yard for the next site for their stadium. How confident are the guys in the organization's preferred site still being the most viable option? Will this set back the Broncos' timeline of wanting to open a new stadium in 2031? Will the Broncos be able to extend their lease at Empower Field if they aren't ready to move by 2031? Did Broncos ownership always know that building in the city of Denver would be too difficult? Who would be to blame if the Broncos aren't able to cross the finish line and build their stadium in Denver? We react to Bleacher Report's rankings of the top wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Where did the Broncos land on the list, and did they get "done dirty" with a low ranking? Who do the guys believe will be the Broncos' number three wide receiver? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the NBA Finals and the surge in attention and viewership. Zach points out how great of a place the NBA is in now, even with legends like LeBron James and Steph Curry on the final years of their careers. Will we ever call Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA again? Is Victor Wembanyama currently the best player in the world, and how would a championship impact that title? Will Jokic regain his three-point shot next season, after struggling in the playoffs? Today's "Three Count" features Warren Schaffer's comments on opposing teams taking over Coors Field, Altitude television changing their crew to call Nuggets games, and the guys making their picks for Game 4 in the NBA Finals tonight. Could Jarrett Stidham be a cut candidate this season? We debate if Mason Rudolph could be a better fit to back up Bo Nix with a crowded quarterback room in Pittsburgh? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the scene in New York City after the Knicks' loss in Game 3 and how fans have taken it too far with the crime and violence in the streets. Zach and Phil discuss what they are looking for at Broncos OTAs this week. Will Evan Engram gain a larger role in the offense? We hear from Garrett Bolles and his love for Davis Webb. Are we prematurely appointing Webb as an elite play caller? We react to Bleacher Report's rankings of the top wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Where did the Broncos land on the list, and did they get "done dirty" with a low ranking? Who do the guys believe will be the Broncos' number three wide receiver? We preview tonight's massive Game 4 in the NBA Finals and react to the number of viewers Game 3 had. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos as we react to a hiccup in the Broncos' plans to move to Burnham Yard for their next stadium. Zach reads through the Denver Post's article detailing all the aspects of the new stadium that still need to be solved before construction starts next year. Are the Broncos further away from finalizing Burnham Yard as the location than most think? Could the Broncos still target Lone Tree or Aurora for their stadium with all the obstacles they are facing in Denver? How much will local and state politics impact the potential Broncos' new stadium and the timeline for it to be built? We wrap up the show with Zach sharing a conspiracy theory that Broncos ownership knew all along that Burnham Yards would not work as a location for the stadium. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the latest with Bronco Jonothan Cooper and his legal situation after being arrested last week for domestic violence allegations. Will Cooper receive a punishment from the NFL? We hear from Mike Klis on how the process moving forward will take place, with Cooper having to deal with the Colorado court system and the NFL "court system". What do the guys make of Marvin Mims changing agents? Is this a sign that Mims is frustrated with the lack of an extension and could ask to be traded? Will Mims cause any problems at training camp if he does not get an extension and the Broncos decide not to trade him? Has Mims earned an extension? Is the Broncos offense not utilizing Mims in the right way? We react to Gabe Landeskog winning two NHL leadership awards today. What are the guys looking to hear in Joe Sakic's end-of-the-season press conference for the Avalanche? Why is Jared Bednar not speaking at the press conference?  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos as we react to a hiccup in the Broncos' plans to move to Burnham Yard for their next stadium. Zach reads through the Denver Post's article detailing all the aspects of the new stadium that still need to be solved before construction starts next year. NBA Finals champion and former Colorado Buffalo, Derrick White, joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals, what it's like playing against Victor Wembanyama, and the shift towards defense in the NBA in recent years. Derrick shares about what makes Denver special to him and talks about his youth basketball camp he's hosting this summer. Today's "Three Count" includes all the obstacles the Broncos are facing with their potential new football stadium and district, and where Bo Nix and Patrick Surtain ranked in the NFL in merchandise sales. We react to the massive news that Brendan Sorsby will be allowed to play this season in college football, even after the news of Sorsby placing thousands of bets on college football. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the concerns for Bo Nix and his health after having two ankle procedures over the offseason. How much will Nix's ankle factor into his contract extension? Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Bo Nix and the concerns with his availability. Should the Broncos hold Nix out of OTAs and minicamp if he is not 100%? What do the guys make of Marvin Mims changing agents? Is this a sign that Mims is frustrated with the lack of an extension and could ask to be traded? What are the guys looking to hear in Joe Sakic's end-of-the-season press conference for the Avalanche? Why is Jared Bednar not speaking at the press conference? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their OTAs took place last week. When will we see Bo Nix throw with the Broncos as he recovers from his ankle procedures over the offseason? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on if he expects Patrick Mahomes to play in the season opener against the Broncos, the decision not to kick a field goal in the AFC Championship, and following up a season after a lot of one-score wins. Is Payton approaching the season in the right way by addressing the elephant in the room of how tough it is to repeat the success of a 14-win season? The guys react to a wild stat about the Buffs not having a 400-yard rusher since Deion Sanders' arrival in Boulder. With a new offensive coordinator, will this be the season the dry streak ends? We wrap up the show, summarizing everything we learned in Denver sports today and over the weekend. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if things will get awkward between Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood this offseason. Will the Avalanche try to reintroduce Blackwood as the starter for next season? How surprised were the guys with the Jonothan Cooper story on Friday with how "clean" the Broncos have been under the new ownership? What will come from this altercation? How long will it take for us to see a resolution to this situation, and will it cause a distraction for the Broncos organization? We look back at all the previous Broncos run-ins with the law over the last 20 years, including Kareem Jackson, Melvin Gordon, Drew Lock, and more. We pivot to the Nuggets and discuss how low on the totem pole the Nuggets are as they got embarrassed by Minnesota, who got embarrassed by San Antonio, who is now losing 2-0 in the NBA Finals. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their OTAs took place last week. When will we see Bo Nix throw with the Broncos as he recovers from his ankle procedures over the offseason? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on if he expects Patrick Mahomes to play in the season opener against the Broncos, the decision not to kick a field goal in the AFC Championship, and all the one-score games the Broncos won. Today's "Three Count" features us discussing the hail storm in the Denver metro area today, more reaction to Sean Payton's comments on Trey Wingo's podcast, and Kyle Freeland becoming the all-time leading pitcher in innings pitched in Rockies history. We react to Caleb Lohner going down with an injury and reportedly will miss OTA's and minicamp practices. How big of a deal is this for someone on the roster bubble, trying to transition from the practice squad to the active roster? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how low on the totem pole the Nuggets are as they got embarrassed by Minnesota, who got embarrassed by San Antonio, who is now losing 2-0 in the NBA Finals. Have the Nuggets lost their connectivity that made them special on the court? Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Nuggets and how Jokic will be remembered in league history if he ends up with only one championship. How surprised were the guys with the Jonothan Cooper story on Friday with how "clean" the Broncos have been under the new ownership? What will come from this altercation? How long will it take for us to see a resolution to this situation, and will it cause a distraction for the Broncos organization? The guys react to a wild stat about the Buffs not having a 400-yard rusher since Deion Sanders' arrival in Boulder. With a new offensive coordinator, will this be the season the dry streak ends? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. We react to the news of the day, in Jonathan Cooper being arrested on domestic violence charges. Will this story bring any distractions to the Broncos locker room or organization? Could this incident open up the door for the Broncos to bring in Von Miller? Will Waddle and Courtland Sutton complement each other as co-number-one wide receivers? We hear from Courtland Sutton and his thoughts on Waddle's strengths, Davis Webb being an offensive genius, and more. How will the addition of Waddle change the Broncos' offensive identity? We break down the NBA Finals and compare the "dawg" we are seeing from both teams compared to the Nuggets players. We wrap up the show with what we learned in Denver sports today, and the guys make their predictions for tonight's Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Is the series over if the Knicks take a 2-0 lead on the road?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil, Aniello, and the guys compete in their weekly trivia competition against the morning show. How will we follow up on our 3-1 performance from last week? Will we beat the morning show's 3-1 performance from earlier today? What are the guy's biggest storylines for the Broncos during OTAs and training camp? What will Jaylen Waddle bring to this Broncos offense? Will Waddle and Courtland Sutton complement each other as co-number-one wide receivers? We react to ESPN's Jeff Passan detailing how the Rockies should approach the MLB trade deadline. Should everyone be on the table to trade for younger assets? Phil explains why he wants to hold on to guys like TJ Rumfield and see how they continue to develop instead of trying to ship him out. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Aniello and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. We react to the news of the day, in Jonathan Cooper being arrested on domestic violence charges. Will this story bring any distractions to the Broncos locker room or organization? Why are there such wide-ranging opinions on the Broncos, where some have the Broncos as Super Bowl favorites and some have them as the 15th-best team in the league? Who is the biggest competition for the Broncos in the AFC? Today's "Three Count" features the Hurricanes coming back from down 2-0 to even the series with a 4-3 win in overtime, how much would it take for us to take a hockey puck to the face like Brayden McNabb did in last night's game, Aaron Judge going down with a stress fracture to his ribs, and previewing Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the latest with Jonathan Cooper, his first impressions of Jaylen Waddle in a Broncos jersey, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Aniello cross-talking with Dover and Will. The guys discuss the news of the day in Jonathan Cooper being arrested for alleged domestic violence. Could this be a reason to bring in Von Miller for edge rusher depth? Phil and Aniello break down what they saw out at Broncos OTAs yesterday. What are the guy's biggest storylines for the Broncos during OTAs and training camp? Will Jaylen Waddle raise the floor of the Broncos' offense? Is Nikola Jokic still the best player in the NBA? Do the Nuggets need to infuse more "dawgs" on the roster to give them back their edge? Is it David Adelman's job to inspire his team to play harder, or is that on the players? What changes do the Avalanche need to make this offseason? Is there a path for the Avs to move on from Val Nichushkin and his contract? Is it time to upgrade defensively and move Devon Towes down the pecking order? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down everything they saw out at Broncos OTAs today. Does Phil feel like he could still participate when he watches the Broncos practice? The guys share about Lil Jordan Humphrey popping at practice and all the physical tools he has. What did the guys make of Davis Webb's first action in his new role of offensive coordinator? What was missing at practice without Bo Nix being able to be on the field? We react to Courtland Sutton defending the Broncos' tight end room, and Zach shares about the time he met Sean Payton at the Nuggets game during the NBA Finals. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss the Broncos new training facility. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share the sights and sounds from the Broncos' OTAs today. Did Jaylen Waddle pop in his first public practice with the Broncos? What will Waddle's speed and route running bring to the Broncos' offense? Who will be the Broncos 3rd wide receiver between Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant? Could the Broncos make a trade in their wide receiver room with the depth of talent they have in the position room? The guys share about how much Evan Engram was involved in the passing game today. Is this a sign of things to come this season, after a disappointing season a year ago? Will Jahdae Barron make a bigger impact in year 2 of his NFL career? How did JK Dobbins look after his season-ending surgery from last year? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on JK Dobbins. Do the Broncos have a structured plan to try and keep Dobbins healthy throughout the season for the first time in his career? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos OTA practice they were in attendance for today. How involved or not involved was Sean Payton as his role has changed to no longer being the play-caller? What did the guys make of Jaylen Waddle's first public practice with the Broncos? Is there a specific vision for how Waddle fits into this offense? We hear from Sean Payton on his initial thoughts on Jonah Coleman. Will Coleman's short and stout body frame translate well to the NFL? Is there a competition for the backup quarterback position, or is it Jarrett Stidham's job to lose? Today's "Three Count" includes the reports that the Broncos will not have a joint practice this preseason, the Knicks going into San Antonio and stealing Game 1, and discussing the Nuggets' paths forward to being competitive again. We break down Jonah Ellis' time at inside linebacker as the Broncos potentially change his position on the defense. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Broncos' OTAs and Sean Payton's interaction with Zach. Zach and Phil continue to break down what they saw out at Broncos practice today. What did the guys make of seeing Jaylen Waddle for the first time in a Broncos jersey? The guys share about how much Evan Engram was involved in the passing game today. Is this a sign of things to come this season, after a disappointing season a year ago? How did JK Dobbins look after his season-ending surgery from last year? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on JK Dobbins. Do the Broncos have a structured plan to try and keep Dobbins healthy throughout the season for the first time in his career? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche and explains why Bednar doesn't deserve an extension. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche having to bring back Bednar after losing their GM, if there's an excuse for the way the Avalanche's playoff failures, and much more. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN's FPI forecasting the NFL season. How did they forecast the Broncos' season? Why are the oddsmakers and ESPN computers down on the Broncos in 2026? We debate if Marvin Mims is a trade candidate for the Broncos with their history of moving off wide receivers when they have a full position room. Is a contract extension in the works for Mims? Will the Broncos be able to figure out Mims' role on the offense or continue to use him mostly as a special teamer? We react to the Broncos giving Patrick Surtain an unpromoted pay bump this week. Are players like Nik Bonitto and Jaylen Waddle also looking for a pay bump as rewards for outperforming their contracts? We react to Jamal Murray not committing to Team Canada for the next three years to be a part of the 2028 Olympics. Is there a fracture between Murray and his national basketball team? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? Today's "Three Count" features more of Kiszla's criticisms of Nathan MacKinnon, the Rockies' hot streak of winning 4 of their last 5 games, and Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover for next season. We preview the NBA Finals, the ticket prices for each venue, and more. The guys share how they see the series going and predict their NBA champions. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Jared Bednar returning as the head coach of the Avalanche. Zach points out the lack of playoff success outside of the Cup year, and the guys debate if another coach like David Carle would have the respect of the Avs locker room. Zach and Phil debate if Marvin Mims is a trade candidate for the Broncos with their history of moving off wide receivers when they have a full position room. Will the Broncos be able to figure out Mims' role on the offense or continue to use him mostly as a special teamer? We react to the Broncos giving Patrick Surtain an unpromoted pay bump this week. Are players like Nik Bonitto and Jaylen Waddle also looking for a pay bump as rewards for outperforming their contracts? We react to Jamal Murray being left off the Team Canada roster. Is there a fracture between Murray and his national basketball team? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they started OTA's today. After looking into the numbers, does Courtland Sutton have a case to be the number one receiver with the Broncos, even after the Jaylen Waddle trade? Have we underrated Sutton because of the changing coaches and quarterbacks in Denver and the up-and-down offenses during his tenure here? Who should be the number one option for the Broncos in 2026? Which wide receiver will the opponents' best cornerback cover on a week-to-week basis? We react to Mike Klis saying there could be a position battle at left guard between Ben Powers and recent draft pick Kage Casey. We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver Sports with Jared Bednar returning as the Avs head coach, GM Chris MacFarland leaving the organization to join the Nashville Predators, and Joe Sakic returning to his role as GM on an interim basis. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to Mike Klis's preview of Broncos OTA's and his comments on new play caller Davis Webb prioritizing Evan Engram this season. Will Webb be able to unlock Engram in his first season calling plays? Will Engram improve on his catch reliability? We react to the news of the day in Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland leaving the Avs to become the President of Hockey with the Predators, as well as the news of Jared Bednar returning for next season. What do the guys make of Joe Sakic re-taking over as GM for the interim? Will former Av Andrew Cogliano take over as the next team general manager? With the NFL Draft behind us, Zach shares 5 names of guys the Broncos could look to add to the roster, including Stefon Diggs, Taysom Hill, Cam Jordan, and more. Would a Von Miller reunion make sense for the Broncos? We debate the Avs' decision to bring back Jared Bednar and how much blame he deserves for the Avs playoff shortcomings. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil pivot off the Avalanche and to the Broncos as their OTA's are underway. After looking into the numbers, does Courtland Sutton have a case to be the number one receiver with the Broncos, even after the Jaylen Waddle trade? Have we underrated Sutton because of the changing coaches and quarterbacks in Denver and the up-and-down offenses during his tenure here? Who should be the number one option for the Broncos in 2026? Could the Broncos move on from Sutton next offseason to save cap space in 2027? Today's "Three Count" includes Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to be the President of Hockey in Nashville, Cale Makar coming in 2nd for the Norris Trophy, previewing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes tonight, and reacting to the College Football Playoff schedule for 2026-2027. We react to Mike Klis saying there could be a position battle at left guard between Ben Powers and recent draft pick Kage Casey. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the breaking news of the Broncos restructuring Pat Surtain's contract and Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to become the President of Hockey with the Predators. Zach and Phil continue to discuss Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche, as well as the news that Jared Bednar is expected to return as the Avs head coach. We get into a heated debate over whether Jared Bednar deserves an extension. Would Bednar "hold out" if he does not get an extension? How much of the playoff disappointments fall on Jared Bednar's shoulders? Would losing both MacFarland and Bednar in the same offseason be too much change for a championship-level team? Have the Avalanche players and organization become too comfortable, and do they need a shake-up? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share the sad news that former NBA coach and David Adelman's father, Rick Adelman, has passed away. With the Broncos starting OTA's tomorrow, we debate what we are looking for the most. Will newly acquired Jaylen Waddle flash? Will Davis Webb be more vocal in his new role? Where does the Broncos receiving room rank among the postion group in the NFL? Phil shares about his time as Waddle's teammate and what his personality is like. Who is the Broncos' number 3 wide receiver? We react to Russell Wilson retiring from the NFL and joining CBS as an analyst. Is Russ a future Hall of Famer? We hear from Wilson on his time in Denver, getting benched to prevent injury, and his relationship with Sean Payton. We wrap up the show reacting to Bill Simmons calling out Nuggets ownership to go out and pay Peyton Watson on top of keeping their other key players. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to NBC's rankings of all 32 General Managers in the NFL. Where did George Paton rank on the list? Should Paton feel slighted by being listed alongside Sean Payton as GM? We react to a blockbuster trade in the NFL with the Browns sending Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett, to the Rams. How does this change the matchup between the Rams and Broncos in week 3 this season? Does this trade make us think the Broncos didn't do enough this offseason to get better? We also react to the Patriots trading for AJ Brown today. Why have we not heard any news on Jared Bednar or the Avalanche's end-of-the-season press conferences? Are the Avs and Bednar in contract extension talks? Does Bednar deserve an extension after another playoff failure? Is the Avs' championship window still open if they run it back with the same core of players and the same coach? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the Avalanche and Nuggets rosters are and if they are still in championship windows. We pivot to the Broncos and debate what we are looking for the most in Broncos' OTA's tomorrow. Will newly acquired Jaylen Waddle flash? Will Davis Webb be more vocal in his new role? Where does the Broncos receiving room rank among the postion group in the NFL? Are Waddle and Sutton co-number-one options? Today's "Three Count" features Rockies prospect Ethan Holiday going down with a season-ending injury in the minor leagues, John Elway walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert over the weekend, and the Spurs beating the Thunder in OKC to move on to the NBA Finals. We react to Bill Simmons calling out Nuggets ownership to go out and pay Peyton Watson on top of keeping their other key players. Should the Kroenke's be willing to go into the 2nd apron in order to keep this Nuggets group together?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys discuss the hail storm rolling through Denver today and the guys' weekends. Zach and Phil react to a blockbuster trade in the NFL with the Browns sending Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett, to the Rams. How much does this trade put the Rams ahead of the Broncos? We also have breaking news as the Patriots have traded for AJ Brown. Which of the trades impacts the Broncos more, and which trade impacts the landscape of the NFL more? Why have we not heard any news on Jared Bednar or the Avalanche's end-of-the-season press conferences? Are the Avs and Bednar in contract extension talks? Does Bednar deserve an extension after another playoff failure? We react to Russell Wilson retiring from the NFL and joining CBS as an analyst. We hear from Wilson on his time in Denver, getting benched to prevent injury, and his relationship with Sean Payton. Is Russ a future Hall of Famer? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a trade idea that involves the Nuggets sending out Aaron Gordon in return for Derrick Jones Jr. and a first-round pick. Could the Nuggets take a step back financially and competitively to reset the organization moving forward? We react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller, and will we learn anything about him during OTA's? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? We wrap up the show summarizing everything we learned in Denver sports today, including Jared Bednar not being fired yet, the Broncos almost crossing the line of making Burnham Yard their future home for a stadium, and much more. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Can we beat the morning show's 2-2 performance from earlier today? Zach and Phil react to the lack of news on Jared Bednar and debate if the silence around the situation means Bednar will be returning to the Avalanche. What could be the delay for not having an end-of-the-season press conference? Zach re-pitches the idea of the Broncos trading for Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. How much would it cost the Broncos to bring in Richardson? Would Richardson be able to take work off Bo Nix's plate in running situations? Are the Broncos in a position to "rehab" Richardson, or do they need a win-now backup quarterback? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets before pivoting to the Broncos. We continue to react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? How much will a tougher schedule impact the team? Will we see the Broncos blowout teams in a way we didn't last season? Today's "Three Count" features an update on the land agreement for the Broncos' next stadium location at Burnham Yard, previewing Game 7 between the Thunder and the Spurs after a heated series, and breaking down the Colorado Eagles in the AHL Western Conference Final. Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys do a full deep dive into the Western Conference Finals and preview Game 7 tomorrow night. Is the Thunder's championship window already closing with many contributors being free agents heading into the offseason? Zach and Phil react to the lack of news on Jared Bednar and debate if the silence around the situation means Bednar will be returning to the Avalanche. Zach re-pitches the idea of the Broncos trading for Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. How much would it cost the Broncos to bring in Richardson? Would Richardson be able to take work off Bo Nix's plate in running situations? Are the Broncos in a position to "rehab" Richardson, or do they need a win-now backup quarterback? Does Sean Payton still feel the same way about Jarrett Stidham after the AFC Championship? We react to a trade idea that involves the Nuggets sending out Aaron Gordon in return for Derrick Jones Jr. and a first-round pick. Could the Nuggets take a step back financially and competitively to reset the organization moving forward? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Chris Simms' rankings of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. Where did Bo Nix land on the rankings? We go quarterback by quarterback and debate if Nix should be ahead or behind those individuals. We hear from Simms on Nix's clutch gene and the tools he possesses. Does Bo need to work on being more efficient and consistent? Is Bo's age a concern as he will end next season as a 27-year-old? We react to Von Miller making another plea to be a member of the Broncos again. Do the Broncos have a roster spot to use on Miller while they are in a championship window? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss Jared Bednar's job security with the Avalanche. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the rumors of Cale Makar's injury and potentially missing the beginning of next season. We speculate what the injury could be and debate how much money Makar will make on his contract extension. Would a new Makar contract put the Avalanche in a tough position to fill out the rest of the roster with good depth? We give former Avalanche Claude Lemieux a heartfelt tribute as he took his own life this week. How safe is Jared Bednar to return as the head coach of the Avalanche next season? Zach shares the history of the most recent coaching hires for the Avalanche, mostly being first-time head coaches. Would they continue this track record if they move on from Bednar? We dive into the Broncos and debate if Que Robinson is ready for a bigger role on the defense. We react to ESPN listing Payton Watson as a top restricted free agent in the NBA this offseason. Could the Nuggets move on from Cam Johnson and/or Christian Braun to make room to retain Watson?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Chris Simms' rankings of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. Where did Bo Nix land on the rankings? We go quarterback by quarterback and debate if Nix should be ahead or behind those individuals. Could Bo Nix be a top 10 quarterback after this season? We hear from Simms on why ranking Nix was so difficult with the limited sample size of two NFL seasons. Does Bo need to work on being more efficient and consistent? How much running will we see from Nix in year 3? Today's "Three Count" includes an all-time upset in tennis earlier today at the French Open, Shohei Ohtani doing Shohei Ohtani things by hitting a homerun and pitching 6 innings of no-hit ball last night, and previewing the Colorado and CSU announced game times and networks. We react to Von Miller making another plea to be a member of the Broncos again. Do the Broncos have a roster spot to use on Miller while they are in a championship window? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Cecil's comic book journey as he heads out of town for a convention this weekend, and we debate Jared Bednar's job security with the Avalanche moving forward. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and debate if Que Robinson is ready for a bigger role on the defense. Will the Broncos carry extra running backs on the roster with JK Dobbins' history of injury? We react to ESPN listing Payton Watson as a top restricted free agent in the NBA this offseason. Could the Nuggets move on from Cam Johnson and/or Christian Braun to make room to retain Watson? We speculate why the Avalanche are waiting so long to have their end-of-the-season press conference. Zach shares the history of the most recent coaching hires for the Avalanche, and the guys debate if the Avs move on from Bednar, will they once again hire a first-time head coach? 

In the fourth and final hour of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, the fellas try to make sense of the Avs getting swept in the Western Conference Final, and hear what Jared Bednar had to say after the game that might be his last as coach of the Colorado Avalanche.  We also take a listen to what Paul Bissonette said on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast about whether or not the Avs should fire Bednar or if there are other moves they can make without moving on from Jared Bednar.  And to close out the show, the guys welcome in "Scrappy" Will Peterson to give his thoughts on the series before starting Denver Sports Tonight.        

For hour three of The Drive, Zach and Phil listen to comments from Mackenzie Blackwood about being too frustrated to think about his performance and ask if he's frustrated with the team or just the terrible result.  Zach reads some alarming stats about the series and lists off all of the players who didn't score a goal in the Western Conference Final.  They close out the hour by asking where this loss ranks on the list of all-time worst collapses in Denver sports history.         

In the second hour of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, we break down the terrible loss from the night before and compare it to all of the biggest collapses in Denver sports history, and ask the Ramoslaw.com text line which is number one.  The guys took a look at Patrick Mahomes in training camp, so Zach and Phil tell us how they think he looked and how he will look in week one against the Broncos.  We close out the hour by getting into the CU Buffs and how high they think Deion Sanders ranks among the best coaches in the power four conferences.     

For the first hour of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, the guys take a good hard look at last night's playoff-eliminating loss and hold the Avs accountable.  Zach lists off some of the players that had zero goals and dives into more aspects of the loss.  The guys then take a look at some of the other worst losses in Denver sports history and decide how high this one gets ranked.     

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they look to fight off elimination in Game 4 tonight. Have the Avs mirrored the Nuggets in getting out-executed against a lesser team? How do the guys feel about Jared Bednar making a change at goal tender and putting in MacKenzie Blackwood to make his first start of the series? Have the Avs shown that playoff collapses are their identity, and the Stanley Cup run in 2022 was the aberration? Are the Avalanche front-runners that wither when times get tough? If the Avalanche lose tonight and get swept, will tonight be Bednar's final game as the Avs head coach? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing their predictions for tonight's game and comparing this series to the 2004 Boston Red Sox. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Jamal Murray being named to an All-NBA team for the first time in his career. Zach explains why this achievement is bittersweet and why he is open to trading Jamal Murray this offseason while his stock is at an all-time high. How did we get to the point where the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination tonight in Game 4? Have the Avs shown they are front-runners, and when times get tough, they aren't built for it? Zach shares the history of teams to come back from down 3-0 in a series, and the guys debate if the Avs have it in them to get it done. Have the Avs outplayed the Golden Knights despite being in a 3-0 hole in the series? We pivot to the Broncos, and Phil fills us in on what the Broncos will be doing at OTA's next week. How will the absence of Bo Nix impact the work they can do? We hear from Justin Simmons and a story between him and Sean Payton on Payton not wanting Simmons to wear sleeves, Simmons refusing, and eventually getting let go from the Broncos.