The Drive

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as we anticipate how they will approach the offseason. With co-GMs, we debate who the decision maker will be. We react to reports that the Nuggets are interested in bringing in fellow Serbian, Bogdan Bogdanovic. Would he be a good fit for what the Nuggets need? We react to more reports that the Nuggets are looking to move up in the draft from pick 26. Would the guys be willing to move on from Cam Johnson to do so? How can the Nuggets embrace the shift in the NBA to add more length and become more defensive and physical? Today's "Three Count" includes a preview of tomorrow's second World Cup match for the United States as they take on Australia, recapping the sights from the New York Knicks championship parade this morning, and an update after the first day of the US Open. Our 9 News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his takeaways from minicamp, the Broncos' depth at edge rusher, and whether or not Jahdae Barron will get more snaps in his second NFL season. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Meadow Hill Golf Course. The guys discuss what they learned out at Broncos minicamp. Who has raised their stock the most during the offseason? Zach and Phil go down a rabbit hole on tattoos, which ones they already have, and what they would get. We pivot back to the Broncos and break down what we are seeing from the offense and defense. Is the offense already ahead of schedule? We react to CBS's article in which they detail the "best- and worst-case scenarios" for the Broncos this season. If everything goes right and Bo Nix makes the necessary leap, can the Broncos win the Super Bowl? Will the Broncos be able to have a more consistent run game in 2026? Could Nix have recurring issues with his ankle after needing surgery this offseason? How do the guys feel about Zach Allen calling his shot about the Broncos setting the single-season sack record after coming so close in 2025? Will some of the younger Broncos be able to step up for the defense if Jonathan Cooper misses time this season?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into the Broncos as they wrapped up minicamp today. Zach and Phil share about all the sights and sounds from practice. With Bo Nix's missed time this week on the field, will he host the skill position players for an offseason throwing workout? How will the continuity from last year to this year help the Broncos? Are the Broncos one of the smartest teams in the NFL? The guys emphasize how professional of an operation the Broncos are running at practice this early into the offseason activities. Phil breaks down the running back room and how RJ Harvey will be used in his second season. We wrap up the show summarizing everything we learned at Broncos minicamp today. 

Hour 3

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into the Broncos' minicamp practice today. Zach and Phil share about all the sights and sounds from practice. What differences have the guys noticed in RJ Harvey from year 1 to year 2? We hear from Sean Payton on cancelling practice tomorrow. The guys emphasize how professional of an operation the Broncos are running at practice with the new ownership group and Sean Payton running football operations. Who will get more touches between Harvey and Jonah Coleman? What changes are the guys seeing in the offense with the promotion of Davis Webb to offensive coordinator? Today's "Three Count" features Lil Jordan Humphrey continuing to shine at Broncos practice, Leo Messi's hat-trick in his opening World Cup game, and a debate on if Brendan Sorsby will be drafted in the NFL's supplemental draft. What do the guys make of Hakeem Butler's early returns from Broncos practice? Does the former UFL player have a chance to make the roster? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what they saw out at Broncos minicamp today. Do the guys have a problem with the Broncos canceling the final day of minicamp? Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos minicamp. What was the single biggest thing the guys saw today? Will the Broncos be able to avoid a slow start to the season with all the continuity they have from last season to this upcoming season? Phil points out the uptick in runs out of shotgun, and the guys debate if that will benefit the run game or not. The guys speak to Jonah Ellis' impact as an edge rusher and the move he put on Mike McGlinchy today at practice. Will Ellis and Que Robinson have a larger role with the Jonathan Cooper situation? Is the Broncos tight end room getting too full with additions in the draft and Caleb Lohner in year two? Will there be a household name that won't make the team? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos as they started minicamp this week. We hear from Bo Nix on where the team is at at this point in the offseason, his procedures on his ankle, and much more. Will Nix come back and be able to utilize his mobility as he did before the surgeries? How will Bo Nix and Sean Payton's relationship grow without Payton calling plays? We react to the latest with the Broncos new potential stadium. Will the city of Denver and the Broncos be able to overcome all the obstacles still in the way of moving to Burnham Yard? Could the Broncos new stadium be a host for the 2031 Women's World Cup if the construction is completed by then? We wrap up the show reacting to the Avalanche trading Ross Colton to Nashville to reunite with the Avs' former GM and sharing an update on Jonathan Cooper as his lawyers put out a message today. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the sights and sounds from Broncos' minicamp today. Has Troy Franklin separated himself as the clear number three receiver on the Broncos? The guys explain why Franklin reminds them of former Bronco WR Emmanuel Sanders. What is Marvin Mims' future as a Bronco? Will Mims be in the Broncos' offensive plans? Will the Broncos need wide receiver depth like they did last season, or could they turn around and trade Mims this offseason? Do the Broncos need to get ready for life without Jonathon Cooper for part of the season? Will Jonah Ellis return to his position of edge rusher? Will Cooper ever suit up for the Broncos again? Should the Broncos give opportunities to their young pass rushers or bring in an aging veteran? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos as they started minicamp this week. We hear from Bo Nix on where the team is at at this point in the offseason, his procedures on his ankle, and much more. Was Nix going in for a second surgery to remove bone spurs, the right path for Nix to be 100% healthy this season? Will Nix come back and be able to utilize his mobility as he did before the surgeries? What has Nix missed out on by being sidelined the past few weeks? Who didn't the guys see out at practice today? Today's "Three Count" includes RJ Harvey having behind-the-scenes surgery for a labrum injury from the AFC title game, the Golden Knights not bringing back John Tortorella after taking Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final as an interim head coach, and Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft. Could the Broncos new stadium be a host for the 2031 Women's World Cup if the construction is completed by then? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos' minicamp practice today and whether there is an open competition for the backup quarterback position. Zach and Phil continue to discuss their time out at the Broncos minicamp today. What was the biggest thing that stuck out to the guys at practice? Is Jaylen Waddle proving he is worth the draft capital the Broncos gave up for him? How will the Broncos utilize Waddle on the field? Zach shares about an important play he saw at practice today in which Courtland Sutton burned Riley Moss, but unfortunately dropped the wide-open pass. Which was the bigger mistake, Moss getting burned or Sutton dropping the ball? We react to the latest with Jonathan Cooper, as we received an update in the last few minutes. Has Cooper played his last plays in Denver as a Bronco? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their conversation on how Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are viewed as trade assets. We pivot to the Broncos as they start mandatory minicamp this week. How much of Bo Nix will we see, as he is still recovering from his offseason surgery? Will Jaylen Waddle "pop" on offense even without the team in full pads? What are the biggest things the guys will be looking out for at Broncos practices this week? With the Jonothan Cooper situation, will Jonah Ellis be moved back to edge rusher? Will Jahdae Barron assume a larger role in this year's defense? We wrap up the show reacting to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? We react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup last night, making it 4 straight years the Avalanche have lost to a team that did not go on to win the championship. Are we not being critical enough of the Avalanche after falling short of their expectations so many times?  How have the Avs fallen short so many times as favorites to win the Cup? We react to JK Dobbins calling his shot to lead the NFL in rushing and to stay healthy throughout the season. We react to the NBA championship betting odds for next season. How likely are the Nuggets to win their second franchise championship? Have the Nuggets fallen out of a championship window with how many teams are ahead of them?  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they enter a season with lower expectations for the first time in a long time. Is Nikola Jokic signing a contract extension with the Nuggets what is best for both sides? Does Jokic want to be a "one team guy" or is winning another championship the most important thing to him? We pivot to the Broncos as they look to buck the trend and be successful the season after winning so many one-score games. Today's "Three Count" features the Rockies scoring a franchise record 23 runs in their win on Sunday in Las Vegas, the USA having a perfect start to the World Cup with their 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday night, and the New York Knicks bringing home a championship for the first time in over 50 years. What is the number one thing to monitor at the Broncos mandatory minicamp this week? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and what they have that the Nuggets are lacking in. Will the Nuggets ever get back the connectivity we saw in 2023? Zach and Phil react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup last night, making it 4 straight years the Avalanche have lost to a team that did not go on to win the championship. Are we not being critical enough of the Avalanche after falling short of their expectations so many times? How have the Avs fallen short so many times as favorites to win the Cup? Would only one championship for this core be a disappointment? We react to the championship betting odds for next season. How likely are the Nuggets to win their second franchise championship? Have the Nuggets fallen out of a championship window with how many teams are ahead of them? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and how they will handle the surplus of talent in the secondary. We hear from Payton on Jaquan McMillian's future contract, what McMillian brings to the team, and playing the best player regardless of where they were drafted or how they got to a team. We react to the Broncos as Sean Payton and the Broncos agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Denver until 2030. Why did they decide to give Payton an extension now, with two years left on his original deal? We hear from Payton on the length of the contract and his excitement for football, even at his age. We share the latest on the Jonothan Cooper situation and the legal trouble Cooper may be in. How will the Broncos and the NFL handle this situation, and could Cooper have played his last down as a member of the Broncos? We wrap up the show recapping everything we learned in Denver sports today, previewing Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by James Merilatt to react to Mike Klis' time on the show. Could the Broncos be without Jonothan Cooper for a portion of next season? James shares his thoughts on the Avalanche and their decision to bring back Jared Bednar for next season. We play our weekly trivia match against the morning show. Will we be able to beat their 4-0 performance from earlier today? 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? How much of Bo Nix will we see at Broncos practices next week? What were Phil's biggest takeaways from Broncos practice yesterday? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their heated debate on whether to consider this a "good year" for the Avalanche. We pivot to the Broncos as Sean Payton and the Broncos agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Denver until 2030. Why did they decide to give Payton an extension now, with two years left on his original deal? We hear from Payton on the length of the contract and his excitement for football, even at his age. Today's "Three Count" features Evan Engram continuing to have a good few weeks at Broncos OTAs, debating if Nathan MacKinnon was disrespected by coming in 3rd for the Hart Trophy, and the US kicking off their World Cup campaign tonight in Los Angeles. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the latest update on Jonothan Cooper's legal trouble, if this situation could lead to the Broncos parting ways with Cooper, and how the new Broncos ownership will handle this situation. 

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.