Podcasts about AVS

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into Sean Payton's chances to win NFL Coach of the Year after he didn't receive any votes in a preseason poll done by NFL.com. What is Payton's relationship with the NFL league office and Roger Goodell like? The Broncos are underdogs in 5 of their first 6 games. Can they use this to their advantage. Plus, Stan Kroenke is buying the LA Angels. Why hasn't Stan invested in updated infrastructure for the Nuggets and Avs practice facilities? Check out a Wednesday taping of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Bo Nix, as he was left off ESPN's top 100 players in the NFL list. Is this more disrespect, or do we overrate Nix here in Denver? Why do people continue to hold on to their old takes on Nix and not adjust as he is setting records in his first two seasons in the NFL? We react to Joe Sakic's comments on Cale Makar from his press conference yesterday. Is Makar already a Hall of Famer? What challenges does Sakic face moving forward with Makar, MacKinnon, and Necas taking up so much of the Avs salary cap? We wrap up the show previewing Colorado and Colorado State's first game of the college football season this week and weekend. 

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by reacting to something ESPN put out for the Denver Broncos. What are some sure-fire investments for every team? Are the Broncos guaranteed to win double-digit games? Will they find themselves in the AFC Championship game? Can Cecil's guy win the offensive rookie of the year award? We hear from Sean Payton! Why did they let go of Justin Joly? Did they think they could get him back on their practice squad? Is his reasoning enough to take away the frustration of them letting him go? Cale Makar and Joe Sakic talked yesterday. Did Cale feel responsible for resetting the market? Was it Cale or the Avs that wanted to get an eight-year deal done? We got some news coming out of Kroenke Sports and entertainment. Which franchise did they just purchase? What could that mean for their other teams here locally?

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by checking up on our friends in Boulder. What did Deion Sanders say about his team? What does he think about playing Georgia Tech later this week? Are he and his coaching staff on the same page as the season is getting ready to start? The Buffs have struggled in night games. What is he doing to make his players game-ready for their first night game? We hear from Jim Mora over in Fort Collins. What are the team's emotions going into a rivalry game against Wyoming? What does he know about the history between the two rivals? Will Petersen joins us in the studio. He was at the Avs presser yesterday. What did he learn from Joe Sakic and Cale Makar? How many Cups do we now expect this team to win? Is there any real buzz that the Avs could shift their focus now to land Connor Hellebuyck? We check our X to close out the hour! 

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys kick off the show by reacting to something ESPN put out for the Denver Broncos. What are some sure-fire investments for every team? Are the Broncos guaranteed to win double-digit games? Will they find themselves in the AFC Championship game? Can Cecil's guy win the offensive rookie of the year award? We hear from Sean Payton! Why did they let go of Justin Joly? Did they think they could get him back on their practice squad? Is his reasoning enough to take away the frustration of them letting him go? Cale Makar and Joe Sakic talked yesterday. Did Cale feel responsible for resetting the market? Was it Cale or the Avs that wanted to get an eight-year deal done? The Rockies are on another major losing skid. How did last night's game go? Is another 100-loss season all but guaranteed at this point? Where did the Broncos find themselves on a national outlets tier list?

The man behind Cale Makar's record-setting contract extension joined us this morning: Avs GM Joe Sakic. What does it mean to both Joe and the Avs to have Cale locked up for (almost) another decade?

0:00 - The right way to handle dead money: how the Broncos handled the Russell Wilson situation.The wrong way to handle dead money: what the Miami Dolphins are doing right now.15:39 - Last night, the Rockies lost in a truly heartbreaking way that still feels impossible. Hear how it sounded on the Orioles broadcast and the Rockies broadcast. The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.Also, yesterday Sean Keeler asked Joe Sakic if the Avs are too "top heavy" after Cale's contract. That narrative has been floating around online in the past few days. Brett thinks that doesn't hold any water, especially in relation to the Makar extension.33:28 - Jonathon Cooper plead not guilty to all his charges yesterday, and his trial is set for mid-November. That's like 75% of the way through the regular season. What will the Broncos do? More importantly, how will the NFL handle this? 

0:00 - Jeff Legwold explained how the NFL will handle Jonathon Cooper while we await his trial, because there's a precedent for it. Bottom line is this: you have to treat it like he suffered a torn ACL in camp and will be out for the season. The Broncos have to prepare for the worst.17:00 - USC published a statement regarding the low attendance at their Week 0 game. Cry us a river, Trojans. LSU is sticking to their guns, and will allow the former NFL player to return to college football. The SEC is debating what to do with LSU if they won't budge. They'd never kick LSU out of the conference, right??CU begins their season on Thursday, and even though we know nothing about this team, we should expect the offense to look better. We should expect the QB to be more prepared. Is that fair?28:40 - The man behind Cale Makar's record-setting contract extension joined us this morning: Avs GM Joe Sakic. What does it mean to both Joe and the Avs to have Cale locked up for (almost) another decade?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by reacting to the Broncos roster after cut day. Who made the roster? Who got the boot? How many of those players are coming back to the practice squad? The Broncos lost a player many people had high hopes for. Was the decision to cut Justin Joly a massive mistake for the Broncos? He now finds himself in Miami, and the Broncos are down a fifth-round pick. What does the tight end room look like for the Denver Broncos? Have they made a decision to only have blocking tight ends? The Broncos have made some interesting decisions with their practice squad. Which ones are smart, and which ones have us scratching our heads? We hear from George Paton. Is he worried that the guys he let go will be signed to another team's practice squad? Why did he waive Justin Joly? What reason did he give for keeping 3 QBs? Cale Makar signed the biggest contract in NHL history on Friday. What does that do to the timeline for the Avs? Has the window officially been reset for the Avs? Is the window open as long as Cale is an Avalanche member? What have the expectations become now in Colorado? Do they need multiple championships to be considered a success?

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys kick off the show by reacting to the Broncos roster after cut day. Who made the roster? Who got the boot? How many of those players are coming back to the practice squad? Do we think the Broncos made a mistake letting go of their 5th-round pick? They made a decision with their running backs; do we think they made the right one? Will Mr. Irrelevant still be on the Broncos' practice squad, or will someone pick him up? Are you surprised they kept 3 QBs? We hear from George Paton. Is he worried that the guys he let go will be signed to another team's practice squad? Why did he waive Justin Joly? What reason did he give for keeping 3 QBs? Cale Makar signed the biggest contract in NHL history on Friday. What does that do to the timeline for the Avs? Has the window officially been reset for the Avs? Is the window open as long as Cale is an Avalanche member? What have the expectations become now in Colorado? Do they need multiple championships to be considered a success?

In the 1st hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they open the show swinging at the folks at FS1, who keep putting out bad takes about Bo Nix. There was an update about the Cale Makar contract from the NHL’s top insider, as well as a rumor about a blockbuster deal tied to the Avs. So much for the NCAA’s tough stance on going back to school, Mike and Stoke discuss the future of college football when every story and scandal is crazier than the last. The guys address a couple of “Is It Just Me’s” about Justin Herbert’s media coverage compared to Bo and the possibility of a trade for Conner Hellebuyck.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Cale Makar contract extension. How will Makar's contract impact how the Avs construct their roster moving forward? Did Joe Sakic's job just get harder with all the money going towards Makar, MacKinnon, and Necas? We pivot to the Broncos and preview their third and final preseason game tonight. What do the guys make of the list of guys that will and won't play tonight? We hear from Vance Joseph on what he's seeing from Que Robinson in year 2. Who needs to play well tonight to make the Broncos' 53-man roster? Could recent draft picks like Red Murdock or Justin Joly be in jeopardy of being cut? We wrap up the show previewing the Week 0 slate in college football and revisiting Cale Makar's record-breaking contract extension with the Avs. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their third and final preseason game tonight. With Bo Nix not playing, what is the biggest storyline heading into the game? With roster cut day around the corner, we project what the Broncos' 53-man roster will look like. Will the Broncos keep all three quarterbacks? Will the Broncos keep a 4th running back as insurance for JK Dobbins' injury history? How many offensive linemen will they keep? Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his projections for the 53-man roster, the latest with the Jonathan Cooper legal situation, and much more. Today's "Three Count" features Cale Makar's historic contract extension with the Avalanche, the Avs cap table moving forward, and how Nathan MacKinnon will feel about Makar making so much more money than him. How will Makar's contract impact how the Avs construct their roster moving forward? How have the expectations for Makar changed? 

0:00 - It's college football Week 0. Football is officially back in our lives. Do you have any spare change floating around your house? Moser will tell you exactly what to do with it...LAY IT DOWN!Also, last season we found out that Sam Ehlinger received offers from other teams. But he chose to stay in Denver as a backup. Why? Why didn't he take a chance elsewhere?18:02 - Connor Hellebuyck is done with Winnipeg, and has publicly requested a trade. Should the Avs go get him? Can they afford him? Is Hellebuyck an upgrade over their current goalie duo?35:01 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered. Today's edition includes: Tom Holland and Zendayayaya, Shirtless Kyle Keefe, spear a large hog, and Scott Hastings' post-shower routine.

0:00 - On the show First Things First, Geoff Schwartz had a questionable take on Bo Nix and his ceiling/floor. His take was SO bad that it got community noted on Twitter! That actually happened. AND Sean Payton replied! Coach RARELY ever tweets, but he dusted off the ol' Twitter account to go to bat for Bo. 17:29 - Connor Hellebuyck has officially and publicly requested a trade out of the frozen hellscape of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Hero of Team USA is seeking greener pastures. Should the Avs acquire his services?34:24 - The new Seattle Seahawks owner addressed the media for the first time yesterday and revealed that he's a...lifelong Steelers fan. Yikes. Probably shoulda kept that one to yourself!

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour reacting to our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis! Why does he think Bo Nix won't play tomorrow? What starters are going to play? Are any of the starters going to play? He talks about roster cuts. Which players on the offensive side of the ball are going to make the 53? Which players are going to the practice squad, and which ones will get cut? We get an update on Frank Crumb. What is the plan with Taylor Rapp after releasing him? We react to an ESPN article. Will the Broncos take a step back this year? Will Motion translate to a better offense? Has Sean Payton made up his mind about QB 2? What does he plan on doing with all of the guys? Will he keep three QBs on his 53-man roster? We got an interesting update on Cale Makar. It sounds like the terms of the deal have been agreed to, so when will he get the official extension? Connor Hellebuyck has officially requested a trade from the Jets. Is this a player the Avs need to try and add? Sean Payton dunked on some national media members. What did he say, and just how wrong were the media  guys?

Listen in as we sit down with Jennifer Dukarski, Emerging Tech, Media, and Intellectual Property Shareholder at Butzel, to unpack the rapidly evolving legal landscape surrounding SDVs and AVs. From AI decision-making and over-the-air updates to data retention, cybersecurity, consumer education, and the growing complexity of liability, we explore how existing legal frameworks are being tested by next-gen mobility. Whether you're developing autonomous technology, managing risk, or shaping industry standards, this conversation offers an insightful look at the legal challenges that will define the future of transportation. We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

0:00 - If ESPN cuts Jeff Legwold, will he got back to college to play out the rest of his eligibility? For now, he's still our Broncos Insider. What can we expect from the final preseason game? Does Leggy have any intel on Jonathon Cooper, or how the organization plans to handle the situation? 18:16 - CU is opening their season at Georgia Tech next week. Look, it's one game. It's Week 1 and teams are still working out the kinks ESPECIALLY in the portal era when you don't know who the heck is on the roster. But all that being said...we're going to learn A LOT about the Buffs from that game. That game could set the tone for the season/Year 4 of Deion.35:07 - The news broke earlier today that the Avs and Cale Makar are nearing a contract extension. It's coming sooner rather than later. What's the price tag for Makar? He can get any number he wants, right? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down Deion Sanders' press conference from yesterday. We hear about whether his lawsuits will be a distraction to the team, Shilo Sanders' lawsuit, and the Buffs' offensive line. Is Deion Sanders' seat getting warm in Boulder, especially if they cannot win this season? We pivot to the Broncos and react to Bill Barnwell's article in which he predicts the Broncos to regress. We look back at Barnwell's impressive history when predicting teams to regress or improve. What is the most important game on the schedule for the Broncos to avoid a decline? Today's "Three Count" includes the Nuggets being tied with the Rockets for 4th/5th in an ESPN poll on who will win the Western Conference, the wheels coming off for the Rockies as they lose their 7th straight game, and Dolly Parton passing away. Would it be a "red flag" if Cale Makar doesn't sign an 8-year contract with the Avalanche this offseason? Could Makar signing for the maximum amount of money possible cause a disturbance in the Avs locker room? 

00:00 College football notes, Rich Paul on Peyton Watson.11:55 Jeff Legwold joins the show.29:05 Larry Walker and Avs alumni big weekend.

0:00 - We're at the Avalanche Alumni Charity Golf Tournament, so we should talk to an Avs alum! Tyson Barrie swung by to discuss everything from his burgeoning beer business to Cale Makar's upcoming contract extension.14:06 - Speaking of Avs alums, one of the greatest Avs to ever lace 'em up Peter Forsberg sat down with the fellas today. Foppa's Avs won the Cup in 1996 and didn't bring Lord Stanley back to Denver until 2001. 5 years later. Well, this current Avs core won the Cup in 2022, and their next chance to win would be 2027. 5 years later. How did Foppa survive the 5-year wait and stay focused?32:08 - Oh, by the way...there's another Manning. Peyton's son, Marshall Manning, made his high school football debut for Baylor School in Tennessee last night.Oh, by the way...James Harden signed a 3-year/$32 million contract with the Cavaliers. He's 37-years-old. Man, that guys keeps finding ways to get PAID. Oh, by the way...here's a real headline that Moser saw: "Browns TE becomes the first player to enter the transfer portal" That's right, folks. A Browns rookie is attempting to return to college. 

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they (kind of) celebrate the first Football Friday of the season as they preview tonight's preseason game. Are there any starting positions up for grabs? Mike tells the 9am listeners why the Avs' upcoming season is already a failure before it's even began. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, will they follow up a strong 4-0 performance now that Stink's back? Or, will he throw off the team's chemistry?  the Morning Crew cap off today's week previewing tonight's preseason debut.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their first preseason game. Phil explains how players approach training camp after preseason games start. At what point would the guys be concerned with Jaylen Waddle's injury and him missing time? What starters for the Broncos need to impress on Friday? How many plays or drives will Evan Engram play? How will the running backs split carries, and in what order will they play? We discuss what Cale Makar's contract extension will look like with the Avalanche. Will he sign a shorter-term deal to leave his options open to leave if the Avs don't capitalize during their championship window? We react to the rumor that Payton Watson sat out of playoff games because of his upcoming free agency. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Rockies winning a series in Arizona, the Broncos not playing Bo Nix in the first preseason game, and Russell Westbrook retiring. 

0:00 - According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, there was a bit of a rift between Peyton Watson and the Nuggets during his hamstring strain recovery. When he didn't play at all during the playoffs, the Nuggets (reportedly) believed that he wasn't pushing himself so he could protect his upcoming restricted free agency. Do we believe that report at all? Do we think Watson would intentionally sideline himself for the sake of possibly signing a big contract?16:57 - The Avalanche vs DU Alumni game is coming up next week, so we got one of those Avs alums on the air: John-Michael Liles. How's Johnny feeling about the Avs right now? What kind of a contract extension will Cale command when the time comes?33:57 - The Little League World Series is happening right now, and watching it gave Vic an idea. He has a solution that will level the playing field across all of youth sports and make the competition more evenly matched.

0:00 - Vic caught with with Wil Lutz after practice the other day. What was it like trying to kick a FG in the middle of a snowglobe? (not to keep bringing up painful AFC Championship game memories).During this segment, news broke that the Lakers were sold again for a cool $12.5 billion. 14:57 - NHL Network ranked Cale Makar as the top defenseman in the NHL. When it's time to pay him, he can name his price and the Avs will pay it. But should he? How big should his payday be?31:24 - Oh, by the way...Ben Johnson said he wants the Bears to have the highest scoring offense in NFL history, bypassing the prolific 2013 Broncos. Good luck, Ben! More power to you.Oh, by the way...have you ever found a venomous snake trapped in the lining of your football helmet?Oh, by the way...could we get Vic to line up for a putt at a PGA event with a Smuckers Uncrustables-themed putter? 

People keep telling us self-driving cars are going to make public transit irrelevant. So we pressure-test that claim using the stuff that actually decides whether a city works: speed between cities, traffic and reliability, passenger capacity, comfort, safety, and what happens when 20,000 people all need to get home at the same time.We also bring real-world perspective from riding the tech ourselves and talking with autonomous vehicle enthusiasts. We're not anti-autonomous vehicles at all. We like the promise of safer streets and better on-demand rides, and we can absolutely see how robotaxis can help with accessibility, seniors aging in place, and trips that don't fit neatly on a bus or rail line.Our bottom line is “freedom of mobility,” where you can choose a train, a bus, a scooter, your own car, or an autonomous vehicle, and each option works better because the system isn't forced into one mode. Subscribe, share this with a friend who argues “AVs will replace transit,” and leave a review with your take: what should cities build first?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Plus: Uber issues weak guidance amid robotaxi investments. And Shopify says AI-search is fueling e-commerce growth. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Virginia Piccolillo racconta il no della Camera all'utilizzo da parte della Procura di Roma delle conversazioni fra l'ex sottosegretario alla Giustizia e il ristoratore suo ex socio Mauro Caroccia. Valentina Iorio spiega in che cosa consiste la richiesta del governo sull'aumento di spesa per energia e difesa. Marta Serafini parla dei bombardamenti russi che hanno provocato 17 morti, grazie alla scarsità di armi difensive rimaste all'UcrainaLa Camera dice no all'uso delle chat di Delmastro e Caroccia. Seduta show: M5S «sventola» i cellulari, Avs con gli occhi bendatiGiorgetti sulla clausola di salvaguardia: «Alla Ue chiederemo di aumentare la spesa per l'energia dello 0,6% del Pil e dello 0,9% per la difesa»Scorte Usa a rischio con la guerra in Iran: mancano i missili a lungo raggio, bruciato l'80% di intercettori. Perché è un problema anche per Kiev (e cosa c'entra Kim)

0:00 - Mike Sando released his annual ranking of NFL QB tiers. Which tier is Bo Nix in? Was he fairly ranked?14:14 - The Avs might face a Sophie's Choice in the near future. Sorry, Mose. I forgot we're not allowed to use that name anymore. If you could only keep MacKinnon or Makar for salary cap reasons, which one would you keep? Which player would Raj choose?After that, a little earlier than usual today...Oh, by the way...Terrell Owens made $80 million during his NFL career and recently said "it goes fast." Man, how quickly can you blow through that kind of money?Oh, by the way...USC and Notre Dame are renewing their rivalry starting in 2030. Having that rivalry back is good for college football fans.Oh, by the way...birds feel worms in the ground through their feet.31:11 - How did the Rockies do at the trade deadline? Do we like the moves they made? Did they do enough? Let's ask the TV Voice of the Rockies himself, Drew Goodman.

P.M. Edition for July 30. The U.S. economy grew just 1.5% last quarter, lower than the previous quarter and falling short of economists' expectations. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry explains why the details in the report, particularly around consumer spending, suggest things aren't as bad as the headline number makes it seem. Plus, the buzzy AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, founded by AI whiz kid Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold most of its stock portfolio to investment firm Citadel. We hear from WSJ special writer Greg Zuckerman about why this happened and where the company goes from here. And a big rally in tech companies sent U.S. stocks soaring today. Alex Ossola hosts. See the new fronts in the Iran war.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Regulators are starting work on new car-door escape rules after reports of people trapped and killed in Teslas when electric latches fail, but the issue wasn't treated as a defect requiring a recall. The conversation also blasts Tesla's vision-only approach as NHTSA seeks an internal “Radar Saves Us” document, and argues AVs operate in a standards-free Wild West. California lawmakers push bills to force robotaxis to cooperate with first responders and allow geofencing. Waymo's “safer than humans” claim is picked apart for shaky data and missing confidence levels. Backup cameras are praised for cutting child backover injuries and deaths, even as recalls pile up—especially Ford's.Support Safety. Support the Show!https://electrek.co/2026/07/21/nhtsa-tesla-radar-saves-us-document-fsd-probe/https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/28/san-francisco-waymo-washington-01013227https://sfstandard.com/2026/07/22/dave-cortese-sb-1246-robotaxi-qa/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-26/multiple-people-injured-pico-union-collision-waymohttps://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/trumps-transportation-department-launches-new-initiative-using-ai-modernizehttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/waymos-driverless-cars-crash-less-often-than-peoplehttps://www.jalopnik.com/2222264/iihs-says-waymos-are-safer-than-human-drivers/https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/general/do-backup-cameras-make-driving-safer/ar-AA28HHGChttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V468-6532.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V470-7045.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V458-5745.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V473-2438.pdf

On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Grace Hart sits down with ACB's own Claire Stanley and Scott Thornhill to discuss their testimony at the DC City Council hearing on autonomous vehicles. Claire and Scott discuss their experiences, what others were saying in their testimony, and why they showed up to support AVs in the District. Here is the link to the transcript of this week's episode. https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AVs-in-DC.docx

0:00 - Macklin Celebrini just signed a contract extension with the Sharks to the tune of 5 years, $94 million. That's just shy of $19 millioin per year. That really throws a wrench in the Avs' plans. Cale Makar is do for a contract extension at the end of next season. If Celebrini is worth $19 per, then what the heck is Makar worth?19:26 - New Michigan Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham said all of college football's problems can be solved by essentially turning the whole operation into a minor league for the NFL. Run it exactly like you would any other minor league. Vic completely agrees, but Brett thinks CFB can be fixed with a simpler solution.34:16 - The Sacramento River Cats mascot absolutely TRUCKED Alek Thomas as he was running onto the field. Is there anything better than mascot mishaps?

Matt and Ty break down the Bruins' roster in the newest episode. The guys address the team's depth and the decisions they're going to have to make at key spots, how they'd prefer to construct the lines and defensive pairs, and other topics surrounding the B's as currently constituted. Timestamps are below.0:20 They start off discussing some ideas to spice up the show in the studio8:29 Big-picture thoughts on the Bruins roster as currently built17:10 Assessing the Bruins' forward depth charts and how they fit together34:14 Assessing the defensive depth charts and who plays where55:45 NHL topics, including the Avs signing Georgii Merkulov and Cutter Gauthier's contract in Anaheim59:22 Red Sox trade deadline thoughtsSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the show by asking you, the tribe, what some of your kids, nieces, or nephews' biggest accomplishments have been. What memories come to mind for Dover? We got some shocking numbers about the Broncos on first and second downs. Can Davis Webb really make a huge difference in that area, or are we setting him up for failure? What can Webb do to help improve in those areas? The Nuggets over/under win totals were released. The Avs had their point totals released. Which team is more likely to hit their mark? Which team could fall short of their expectations for the regular season? Josh has a serious Rockies dilemma coming up this weekend. Does he pay for tickets to a game this weekend for the first time in years? 

00:00 Cross talk, Avs schedule released.18:00 LeBron James update.37:05 Salary caps.

00:00 Drew Moor joins the show.16:10 More on the Avs schedule and LeBron.31:55 Broncos talk.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets' win total coming out at 49.5. Will the Nuggets still be a top 4 team in the West next season? How many teams in the West have gotten better while the Nuggets stay the same or have gotten worse? Is Nuggets ownership willing to go into the luxury tax again this season? We react to ESPN ranking the top safeties in the NFL and the Broncos duo of Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga being absent from the list. Phil explains what each of Jones and Hufanga bring to this Broncos defense. Are these guys in the Broncos' long-term vision? Will they receive contract extensions? We react to Bleacher Report suggesting the Broncos should consider trading Riley Moss now, while his value is at its highest. Could Jahdae Barron step into Moss's role as cornerback two? Zach voices his concerns with the Avalanche heading into the 2026/2027 season. How close is the Avs window to closing with their roster being the oldest in the NHL? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Will and James. The guys discuss Zach and James's concerns about the Avalanche and go down a rabbit hole of Zach's story of participating in in-game entertainment at an NBA game with a broken wrist. Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Avalanche and Zach's frustration with Jared Bednar returning as the Avs coach. Should we be frustrated with their lack of playoff success since the Stanley Cup, even after being favorites in every series they've played in? How close is the Avs window to closing with their roster being the oldest in the NHL?  We react to ESPN ranking the top safeties in the NFL and the Broncos duo of Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga being absent from the list. We react to Bleacher Report suggesting the Broncos should consider trading Riley Moss now, while his value is at its highest. Could Jahdae Barron step into Moss's role as cornerback two? 

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, it's time to look at the Denver Nuggets and the Avs. Have we become spoiled by the teams' success? They’re always in the playoffs, but can't climb to the mountaintop anymore. Should fans be more appreciative of having the playoffs be a formality every year? Should more fans place blame on Jokic’s performance in the first round last year? We look at the Avs schedule for next season. What games are we looking forward to? Does the regular season matter? We look at the World Cup as it moves towards a final on Sunday! What have they made of the tournament this time around? Does Argentina feel like a team of destiny? What Colorado sports teams felt like teams of destiny? ESPN released its final top 10 list of the preseason. Which safeties made the list, and did any Broncos make the top 15? Do you need a top 10 safety to be a serious contender? Could Hufanga have made this list if he got more turnovers for the Broncos?

00:00 Spring and Mat Smith are in, World Cup, Avs talk.21:05 Nick Kosmider joins the show.36:20 More on the Avs.

00:00 High Five.15:10 This generation vs. the last generation, Nuggets rookies.34:15 More on the Avs.

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start by looking at the Colorado Rockies. With the trade deadline around the corner, what will the Rockies do? They have several players who are being seen as elite trade targets. Should they cut bait with them and get prospects back, or is it better to keep them around to help develop their young team? The Avs' first game was released earlier today. How do we feel about the first game of the year? Do we like that the NHL has added two extra games? How many records will Cale and MacKinnon break with all of these extra games? The guys break out into an impromptu sandwich ranking. What are your all-time favorite sandwiches?

Waymos—the autonomous, self-driving ride-hailing vehicles—are already cruising around D.C. with one big catch: under current D.C. law, there's still a human safety driver behind the wheel. But will D.C. ever allow Waymos to operate without a human driver? And more importantly, should it? The D.C. Council is considering a bill that could finally allow them to operate in the District, but not without a fight. Labor unions, disability advocates, tech companies, and business leaders all packed a marathon hearing to debate what the future of transportation in D.C. should look like—and who it should serve. Ben Brasch was there for many many hours. He joins me today to explain where the debate stands and what the future of AVs in D.C. could look like. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 15th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they try to come up with a new team motto for the Broncos before they discuss what the Nuggets could do in free agency with everything in the NBA currently in LeBron limbo. Mike educates Stoke on the logistics of NHL buyouts and educates the listeners why the Avs didn’t get an ideal return on Val Nichushkin. Mike defends the young guys on the Broncos’ offense, telling the fans to give them time to develop. The guys end the third hour debating who the GOAT of golf is.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they break down what went wrong for Team USA (as much as they can) and adopt a team for the rest of the World Cup. The midday fill-in hosts think the Broncos’ defense will regress this season, Mike and Stoke tell them why they’re wrong. How does a QB get better at the boring part of the job? Mike asks Stoke, a man who played with Peyton Manning, how Bo can take the next step in his development. What’s Trending? Why the US will never win the World Cup, Jokic Pearl Clutching, The Avs took a shot at Hellebuyck, and the Rockies’ hanging tough against the Dodgers.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello are joined by ESPN's Seth Wickersham to discuss his article today detailing Sean Payton's day-to-day during the playoffs. How much did Sean Payton actually entertain having Bill Belichick join the Broncos coaching staff? Will Sean Payton be able to hand off play-calling duties with his obsessive nature over the team? Can Sean Payton be too overbearing with his coaching staff and the players? We react to Wickersham's time on the show and applaud him for the detail he was able to put in a long-form article on Payton. How would Payton handle a slow start from the Broncos and Davis Webb's first season calling plays? We react to rumors that the Avalanche have kicked the tires on trying to acquire Connor Hellebuyck. Were the Avs a better goaltender away from winning the Cup this season? What would the guys be willing to give up for Hellebuyck? How concerned should we be with Nikola Jokic waiting till next season to sign a contract extension? Is this about Jokic applying pressure to the organization or wanting to maximize his money in a contract? 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they let everybody know where Stink is and what he did to tick off Mike’s neighbors and Bears fans across the country. There's a lot of hot gossip about the Nuggets floating around, how much of it is a smokescreen? Are the Nuggets choosing to run it back or is the modern NBA forcing them to? The guys get realistic about the Nuggets’ chances to get LeBron James. They wrap up the second hour debating the Nuggets and Avs’ strategy this offseason.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they learn some new soccer slang before they address Stink directly while he’s on his way to the airport. Mike stands up for himself, telling Stink to fight his own battles. They wonder if Bo has mastered the aspects of QB that makes a QB elite. They make plans for tonight’s huge match between Team USA and Belgium. Mike and Stoke discuss the Avs’ constant issues in the net and how difficult it is to fix them. They educate themselves about the rules of soccer. Mike takes a moment to acknowledge greatness while we are experiencing it, acknowledging the greatness of Joey Chestnut before making their fearless predictions for tonight’s match against Belgium.