Podcast appearances and mentions of mike klis

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to yet another media outlet ranking Bo Nix in the 18-19 range in their quarterback rankings. Is this another case of Nix being disrespected, or are we too high on Nix here in Denver? Where do the guys have him ranked in the NFL? Why do all these outlets rank Drake Maye so high? What areas does Bo Nix need to improve in to rise up these lists? Zach shares a shocking stat that groups Nix with Sam Howell. How does Nix struggle so much in the first quarter but excel in the fourth quarter? Today's "Three Count" features a report which states Aaron Donald returning to the Rams is a "real possibility", the NBA commissioner Adam Silver also wanting LeBron James to make a decision so the NBA can finalize the schedule, and a World Cup preview with finals on Sunday. Will Argentina become the first team since the 60's to win back-to-back World Cups? Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the likelihood the Broncos are able to follow through with their plans to move to Burnham Yard, if Riley Moss is a trade candidate with his extension looming, and much more. 

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys are joined by our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis! What is the number one storyline going into training camp? What are some things to look out for to make sure Bo Nix is 100% healthy? We’ve been looking at a Broncos player or positional group every day. Today we look at the Broncos special teams units! Can Mims get a bigger role other than a returner? How did Darren Rizzi do in his first stint with the Broncos? Is Will Lutz clutch? Do we need to pump the brakes on one of the newest Broncos? Could we be overvaluing this player's impact, or are we worried they could be like Evan Engram last year? We check our X to close out the hour!

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Scrappy Will Petersen sits in for Mike today and he reveals that Mike was trying to get him to fill in a few weeks ago, y’know, when he was sick. Will and Stoke rave about the best Home Run Derby in years, did the MLB recapture the magic of The Derby? Sports Illustrated is high on the Broncos’ coordinators, VJ and Davis Webb, but the guys wonder if they’re premature in their praise. Will and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to ask him about the Broncos’ coordinators, the status of the new stadium, and the new headquarters.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go down a rabbit hole debating Bo Nix and his standing in the NFL. Does Drake Maye get too much love compared to Bo Nix? What does Nix do better than Caleb Williams? What more does Bo Nix need to do to be ranked higher going into next season? Would we swap Nix for any of Williams, Maye, or Jayden Daniels? Does Nix's situation with a great defense and head coach hurt him in these kinds of polls? Today's "Three Count" includes if we're concerned with Mike Klis putting it at a 70% chance the Broncos are still on track for 2031 at Burnham Yard for their next stadium, Spain beating France to move on to the World Cup Final, and Macklin Celebrini becoming the youngest athlete to ever be on the cover of an EA NHL video game. We break down the Peyton Watson situation with the Nuggets. Are we buying the interest reported about multiple teams in Watson? Would the Nuggets actually match a big offer sheet offered to Watson? 

Scrappy Will Petersen and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to ask him about the Broncos’ coordinators, the status of the new stadium, and the new headquarters.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets and their offseason. What would be the Nuggets' pitch to have LeBron sign with them? Do the Nuggets have a better pitch than teams like Golden State or Miami? What would the Nuggets starters and bench rotation players be if LeBron joins the team? After a report about Victor Wembanyama potentially signing for less than the max, could we see Jokic do the same and save the Kroenkes' cap space? Today's "Three Count" features Terion Arnold not needing a GPS ankle monitor while still waiting for his court case, Bryce Harper pitching the idea of using metal bats during the bonus rounds of the home run derby, and previewing the World Cup semifinals and quarterfinals. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the video of Bo Nix moving well and throwing this week after his ankle injury earlier in the offseason, who could be a surprise cut for the Broncos, and much more. 

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys are joined by our 9News inside Mike Klis! What were his biggest takeaways from the Seth Wickersham article? What will the dynamics between Sean Payton and Davis Webb look like? We continue to break down a Broncos position group. Today we look at the offensive line. Will it be better than last year, or are they in line to regress? What about the defensive line? ESPN has picked Uwazurike as a breakout player. With JFM leaving, can he make the difference? The defense was the league leader in sacks, but would you have traded some of those sacks for turnovers? How can this team improve an already great defense?

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys are joined by our 9News inside Mike Klis! What were his biggest takeaways from the Seth Wickersham article? What will the dynamics between Sean Payton and Davis Webb look like? We continue to break down a Broncos position group. Today we look at the offensive line. Will it be better than last year, or are they in line to regress? What about the defensive line? ESPN has picked Uwazurike as a breakout player. With JFM leaving, can he make the difference? The defense was the league leader in sacks, but would you have traded some of those sacks for turnovers? How can this team improve an already great defense? We check our X to close out the hour.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they recap Team USA’s loss to Belgium before they discuss Nikola Jokic’s commitment to the Nuggets after a recent comment from the big man. The Broncos have the 8th-best roster in the NFL, according to ESPN, and the guys debate who deserves more credit for the Broncos’ incredible turnaround between Payton & Paton. Stoke airs his concerns about Nikola Jokic’s new contract after the big man committed to it. Mike shares some info about Cale Makar’s upcoming megadeal. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to hear his take on Bo Nix’s recovery and the latest on Jonathan Cooper. 

Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis,  to hear his take on Bo Nix’s recovery and the latest on Jonathan Cooper.

Mike Rice and Justin Adams sit in for the Zach and Phil.  In hour 4 the guys ponder where Cale Makar's contract will land.  Can the Avalanche afford to have him as the highest paid player in the NHL?  The Rockies have had some impressive play as of late.  Are the building blocks in place?  After talking with Mike Klis how do the guys feel about the Broncos roster?  The guys wrap the show up with what we learned in Denver sports today.  Happy 4th of July!

Mike Rice and Justin Adams sit in for the Zach and Phil.  In hour 2 the big story of the day starts things off.  The guys come off the top rope with the Big 3 at 3:30. Mike Klis joins the show to dive into whats happening with the Broncos.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets. How can the Nuggets ace their offseason? How desperate are the Nuggets to duck the luxury tax this season? Does KSE owe it to Jokic to maximize his prime and build the best team around him as possible? Zach shares about an article detailing how KSE was ranked the number one sports empire this year. Could Jokic use his leverage to put pressure on Nuggets ownership to make moves? Did the Nuggets trade out of the first round of the draft to save money? Do the Nuggets need to shake up their roster and make a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics? Today's "Three Count" features the Avalanche bringing back familiar faces in Brett Kulak and Brent Burns, the Rockies as they look to win their third straight series, and recapping the US's shocking loss to Turkey in the final seconds of the game last night. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the possibility that the Broncos trade Marvin Mims, why Mims hasn't been unlocked consistently on offense, and much more. 

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys are joined by our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis! Davis Webb is one of the biggest stories for the Broncos. Should we be concerned about his play-calling role if the Broncos start slow? Will Sean Payton show him any grace knowing how difficult the schedule is? Will the Broncos add anyone else to the roster as the offseason continues? We take a deep dive into the Broncos running back room. Who will make the biggest splash if or when JK Dobbins gets hurt? We got an update on Payton Watson. What number was reported as the current price for P-Wat? Is he worth that number, and who might actually be putting it out? The Avs resigned some players as we check our X! 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike recaps the Rockies’ comeback win over his beloved Red Sox and Stink watched France’s match with Iraq. They wish a happy birthday to Stoke. Stinke tells us how the Payton-Webb dynamic will work on the sideline and in the press. A couple of huge trades happened in the NBA last night, will the Nuggets get involved in the trade market for tonight's draft? Mike and Stink are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his feeling on this year’s team, the latest on Jonathan Cooper, and to see if there are any long-term deals coming down the pipes.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Mike Klis' comments on the Broncos not trading Marvin Mims this season. Is Mims happy in Denver? Could he initiate a trade before the season starts? We read Mims' quotes on his frustration with the Broncos and admitting that this will probably be his last year with the team. With the NBA Draft tonight, we debate what the Nuggets will do. Will they attach one of their players, like Jamal Murray, to trade up in the draft? Will they attach a bad contract to their first-round pick in a trade to get off a player's contract like Zeke Nnaji or Christian Braun? Do the Nuggets need to move on from Aaron Gordon with his health inconsistencies? We react to the Rockies walking off the Red Sox last night with 8 straight hits. The guys speak to the Rockies, continuing to go down a path of competitiveness and competence, while still putting a fun product on the field. We react to the win totals for each of the Big 12 schools in college football. What is Colorado's win total, and where did they rank in the conference? Will CU's new approach to recruiting turn around the program? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and debate who has more pressure on them this season between Sean Payton and Bo Nix. What pressure does Payton have after receiving a contract extension in the last month? Will Payton become the first head coach to win a Super Bowl with two different organizations? Will Nix get a mega contract extension at the end of the season if he plays well? We react to Mike Klis' comments on the Broncos not trading Marvin Mims this season. How happy is Mims in Denver with his role? Is he expendable now with the addition of Jaylen Waddle and all the speed he brings to the offense? We read Mims' quotes on his frustration with the Broncos and admitting that this will probably be his last year with the team. We wrap up the show previewing the NBA Draft tonight and how the Nuggets will approach their pick, and potentially trading up or down by attaching players like Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon in a trade. 

Mike and Stink are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his feeling on this year’s team, the latest on Jonathan Cooper, and to see if there are any long-term deals coming down the pipes. 

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. 

In hour two, Dover and Cecil are joined by our 9News Insider, Mike Klis! What were his biggest takeaways from mini-camp? What did he see from Waddle, Coleman, and Jonah Elliss? What should our expectations be for RJ Harvey in year two? What role could Coleman have? We revisit our brick conversation. We compare the Super Bowl 50 team to this year's. Which team has more bricks? We check our X to close the hour.   

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil react ot our 9News Insider, Mike Klis! What were his biggest takeaways from mini-camp? What did he see from Waddle, Coleman, and Jonah Elliss? What should our expectations be for RJ Harvey in year two? What role could Coleman have? We revisit our brick conversation. We compare the Super Bowl 50 team to this year's. Which team has more bricks? Cam Johnson say’s the Nuggets can copy the Knicks formula. Can they do that, and will Cam even be on this team when the season starts?   

 In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke annexes Stink’s parking spot as the guys recap a classic Rockies bullpen meltdown. JK Dobbins spills the tea on one of his offseason suitors, and he made a bold prediction about next season. The question is: how much of this do you buy? The guys make an MVP case for Bo Nix after a national pundit snubbed him from their dark horse MVP shortlist. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an idea how the Walton-Penner group will handle their first big character test.

Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis to get more insight into the Jonathan Cooper situation and Bo's status for Mandatory Minicamp.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they discuss the breaking Jonathan Cooper news further as they unpack their interview with our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis. They project how the Sean Payton contract will age as he does, are you worried about Sean losing his fastball with the Broncos set to lose Davis Webb soon? Josh Kroenke joined Joe Sakic’s Avalanche end of season press conference, Will and Stoke react to the owner’s comments. Will and Stoke end the third hour passing along the latest from the breaking Jonathan Cooper situation.  

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. 

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 the final hour, Dover and Cecil are joined by our 9News insider, Mike Klis, to get the latest on the Jonathon Cooper situation. What did he hear from being at the trail today? We heard from Davis Webb yesterday. What did he say about his new role with the Broncos? How will his relationship change with Bo Nix? We preview the World Cup! How will team USA look in their first game?   

Will and Stoke bring our 9News Broncos Insider on the show to get some clarity on the news and to get some info ahead of minicamp. 

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at last night's instant classic between the Knicks and the Spurs. We check in with our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis. What is he hearing about Bo Nix? Who will be the Broncos wide receiver three this season? We get major breaking news on Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos!

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink and Stoke become best friends before they discuss the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby ruling, how it affects the NIL era of college football, how it affects the culture of the players, and where College Football goes from here. Mike and Stoke confront Stink about the big guy’s newfound vendetta against Sean Payton while they discuss history of teams with 1-score games. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the third hour running back our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis’, comments about Jonathan Cooper’s chances for a suspension and the backup QB role.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they chop it up about their golf plans after work. Mike revels in the Knicks fans’ suffering after New York dropped Game 3. The guys discuss the sorry state that college football is in after news came out that teams have to take it upon themselves to hold Texas Tech accountable for the Brendan Sorsby ruling. Sean Payton talked about OTA’s with Trey Wingo and it has Mike and Stoke wondering about the value of the practices and how Davis Webb is progressing through them. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info about Jonathan Cooper and Jaylen Waddle. 

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, 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. 

In hour three, Dover and Cecil talk about the healthy swings event that Cecil and Kevin were at yesterday. What were the vibes from the Broncos in attendance? Do they feel like they can get back to the AFC West championship and win a title? Our 9News insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to give the latest on the Jonathon Cooper situation.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil check in on Broncos first round pick Jahdae Barron. What did we hear from Sean out of OTAs yesterday? Should the Broncos look to bring back Von Miller? We look at Jaylen Waddle. How did he look yesterday and how excited should Broncos country be about their new receiver? We reset the big news of the day. Jonathan Cooper was arrested. We get the latest from Mike Klis.

In hour two, Dover and Cecil are joined by Mike Klis! What is he looking for at OTAs? Which players does he think will stand out? Who are you most intrigued by as they go into their new role? We check our X to close the hour.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the chat about dried fruit and Syracuse alumni. They preview tonight’s Stanley Cup matchup. Are the Hurricanes a litmus test for the Avalanche? They give the 8am listeners a chance to hear what our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, had to say about the storylines heading into OTA’s and Evan Engram’s expanded role with Davis Webb. They send birthday wishes to a listener before they compare apples to oranges when it comes to going all-in for the LA Rams and the Nuggets. Should the Broncos bring Von Miller back to the fold? Mike and Stink wrap up the third hour debating the pros and cons.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they talk about the wild weather yesterday and they tell everybody why Stoke’s out. They cover the Rockies comeback win over the Angels and the blockbuster trades that happened across the NFL. Russell Wilson appears to be hanging up his cleats, and the guys discuss his case for the Hall of Fame. Bill Simmons called out the Nuggets’ ownership for being cheap but can the Nuggets realistically keep everybody without making trades? Mike and Stink are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info on the top storylines heading into Broncos OTA’s.  

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. 

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? 

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 the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys talk through their shock at how the Avs are down 0-3 to Vegas. Who or what is to blame? There were hopes for three parades back in January... and there have been three disappointments instead. Which one stings the most? Mike goes out to the text line to get some theories on why the Avs are in the position they are in. Mike and Stoke debate what the Avalanche's next step should be if they don’t make it out of the Western Conference Finals. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an update on Bo Nix’s ankle and to hear about Davis Webb’s system. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Will we bounce back from a 1-3 performance from last week and beat the morning show's 2-2 performance from earlier today? We preview tonight's massively important Game 2 of the Western Conference Final for the Avalanche. We react to the news from this morning that Cale Makar will remain out and not play in Game 2. At what point are we expecting to see Makar in this series, if at all? We hear from Ben Dinucci on how the Broncos offense will look different with Davis Webb calling plays and how Bo Nix will have more time at the line of scrimmage with a quicker play call. We revisit Mike Klis' comments on Sean Payton still having a hand in play calling and could call 10-12 plays per game. We react to ESPN's Bobby Marks forecasting what Peyton Watson's contract will look like this offseason, and the guys debate if the Nuggets will be willing to take on that contract or what trades the Nuggets will make to take on an expensive contract. Does Watson want to be in Denver long-term? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they get set for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final tonight. We react to the news of Cale Makar being ruled out for the game, and we share what our panic level is heading into the game. We hear from Paul Bissonette saying the Avs will not win the series without Makar, and Zach shares history on what a win or loss means for the Avs tonight. Who needs to step up for the Avs the most in Makar's absence? Is there a chance we see MacKenzie Blackwood in Game 3 if tonight doesn't go well for Scott Wedgewood? Today's "Three Count" features the Knicks winning their 9th straight playoff game with Josh Hart exploding offensively, and the Hurricanes getting blown out by the Canadians after the Canes 8-0 start to the playoffs. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos will approach preseason football, what the offense will look like with Davis Webb calling plays, and if Sean Payton will still call a handful of plays each game. 

In hour two, Dover and Cecil are joined by our 9News insider, Mike Klis. What did he make of the schedule release? What do the first six weeks look like for the Broncos? Davis Webb is taking control of the playcalling. What does that leash look like throughout the season? Is Sean Payton still keeping his hands on the wheel from the passenger seat? We react to the audio from coach Bednar from last night. What did he make of his top line? How can the team make it through games without Cale Makar? Where does Bednar think the Avs need to improve the most going into game two? What did Nate have to say after the loss, and what version of Nate will we get tomorrow? We check our X to close the hour!  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys chat about the drought-busting rain hanging around before they recap a thrilling night of sports from the NBA, the NHL, and even the rainy-day Rockies. Mike explains why the Avs’ series against the Vegas Golden Knights an even tougher test will be than the Wild. The guys hear what the talking heads think about the western conference finals. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the Broncos’ tough 6-game opening stretch and other implications of the schedule release. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to Mike Klis's comments on Bo Nix's offseason procedures on his ankle. Are the guys buying that Bo Nix's first surgery went so well that they moved up a surgery planned a year from now, to this offseason? Why has Bo Nix's recovery timeline changed so many times? We compete in our weekly trivia match against the morning show. Will we be able to beat their 3-1 performance from this morning? How concerned are the guys with Cale Makar after he was seen struggling with a hip and shoulder injury during Game 5 of the series? Will he be available to play to start the Western Conference Final? How big of an impact on the series would it be if Makar is not the best version of himself? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos' schedule after it was released yesterday. Are the Broncos being disrespected for having only 5 nationally televised games this year, when 13 other teams have more? We go through and rank the top 5 most important games on the schedule for the Broncos. Will weeks 16 and 17 be for home-field advantage in the playoffs as the Broncos take on the Bills and Patriots? Is week 1 at Kansas City too early to be the most important game of the season? Today's "Three Count" features the NHL levying a huge fine and taking away a draft pick from the Golden Knights after they refused to do media after winning their second round series, and Mitch Marner potentially passing up Nathan MacKinnon for the goal of the postseason in the NHL. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his biggest takeaways from the Broncos schedule, if the NFL is purposely making the Broncos schedule tough in the first 6 games, and much more.