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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Avalanche and failing to meet expectations last postseason. We pivot to the Broncos and break down the cuts they made over the weekend. What do the guys make of the Broncos cutting Justin Joly and Red Murdock? Could Joly have been the Broncos' tight end of the future if he didn't burn bridges in the building? Should Jaleel McLaughlin have made the final roster over Tyler Badie? Today's "Three Count" features Peyton Watson's comments on Michael Porter Jr's podcast following his absence in the playoffs, reacting to Week 0 in college football, and reacting to how empty USC's stadium was when hosting San Jose State. With the Broncos being one of the oldest teams in the NFL, we debate if there is an added level of urgency to win a Super Bowl now. 

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? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos and preview the 3rd preseason game. Has the 3rd preseason game become meaningless for many NFL teams? How important will Friday's game be to depth players and players on the roster bubble? What position battles are still up for grabs? How are the guys feeling about the Broncos tight end room heading into the season? Has Evan Engram proved that he can be both a blocking and receiving threat? Today's "Three Count" includes Connor Hellebuyck officially requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, the Rockies raising their prices on season tickets by as much as 14% for next season, and the Broncos introducing a new 2-foot hot dog. We react to Christian Braun's comments about the Nuggets having everything they need to win a championship. Is this blind optimism, or has the Nuggets' offseason given them a chance to compete? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the story that Juju Lewis looked into transferring to Georgia Tech in the offseason. Will we see both Lewis and Isaac Wilson play quarterback for the Buffs this season? We pivot to the Broncos and hear from Sean Payton saying Bo Nix "probably won't play this Friday". Do the guys agree with this approach to preserve Nix? Could this cause the Broncos to have a slow start to the season? Today's "Three Count" features Colorado being one of the top 5 most bet-on teams to hit their season win total, Jamal Murray not making it to the Nuggets workouts in Puerto Rico with JJ Barrea, and the Avalanche being announced to have 16 games this season. We react to a new study that details the link between CTE and former football players who passed away between 2016 and 2021. 

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? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos' second preseason game in which they were beat 33-13. Did this result cause the guys to question how great the Broncos' depth is? What positives did the guys take away from Bo Nix's performance? Is Zach ready to admit that Jaylen Waddle will be the Broncos' number one wide receiver after his connection with Nix? With Riley Moss going down with an injury, the guys speculate who will step into his role if needed between KAD and Jahdae Barron. We hear from Sean Payton after the loss and getting played in every phase by the Packers. Today's "Three Count" features Deion Sanders' lawsuit over the "Prime" logo, Joe Sakic saying he's "not really worried" about Cale Makar's contract extension, and he's confident it will get done, and Nikola Jokic losing to Victor Wembanyama in a Serbia vs France Friendly. We react to the viral press conference from Deshaun Watson after getting booed by Cleveland fans. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set to play in their second preseason game tonight. Will the Broncos offense come out hot with Bo Nix at the helm for the first time since the AFC Divisional game against the Bills? Should we give Nix grace if he isn't sharp early? What differences will Jaylen Waddle experience between his former quarterback Tua and his current quarterback Bo Nix? Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the excitement surrounding tonight's game, what he is looking for in preseason game 2, and how the Broncos will approach potential contract extensions this season. Today's "Three Count" features multiple players returning to college football from NFL training camps after a ruling will allow them a 5th year of eligibility, DeMar DeRozen signing with the Nuggets as a free agent, and debating if DeRozen has a Hall of Fame case. What under-the-radar Broncos players are the guys looking for in tonight's preseason game? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets after a massive domino fell last night with Peyton Watson getting signed and traded. We react to Nikola Jokic's comments on the situation. Will the Nuggets continue to shed salary this offseason and into the regular season? Will this be a "gap year" for the Nuggets competitively before they take a big swing for 2027? Could the Nuggets be on track to be in the play-in tournament or miss the playoffs altogether next season? Did Peyton Watson want to stay with the Nuggets? The guys explain what Watson brought to the Nuggets outside of the great 15-game stretch from last year. Today's "Three Count" includes our excitement level for tomorrow night's Broncos preseason game, Spencer Jones' story from flying Frontier Airlines, and reacting to Altitude's new Nuggets broadcast. Are we seeing the end of Drew Sanders as a Bronco, after he suffered another injury? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and recap our time out at training camp today. We debate how big of a weapon the back shoulder throw to Courtland Sutton will be this season. Who had the catch of the day? Will an undrafted rookie make the Broncos' 53-man roster this season? Today's "Three Count" includes the guys questioning if Lucas Krull should be punting the ball after scoring a touchdown at practice, Roger Goodell saying there is "no doubt" the NFL will have teams outside of the US, and the Rockies breaking some losing streaks in San Francisco and Arizona. We debate if the Broncos are lacking depth at inside linebacker. We hear from Vance Joseph on multiple players getting opportunities at inside linebacker and what he's seen from rookie Red Murdock so far. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Riley Moss and debate if the Broncos should give him a big-time contract extension. Will the Broncos be able to pay guys like Bo Nix, Riley Moss, and Jaquan McMillian? Were the guys impressed with Jahdae Barron's pick-6, or was it more of a case of bad quarterback play from Atlanta? Did Courtland Sutton give Broncos Country a reminder that he is a legitimate number one wide receiver in the NFL? Is having Jaylen Waddle in the building only pushing Sutton to be a better version of himself? Today's "Three Count" features Von Miller signing with the Cowboys for a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, SRM Concrete being named as the official concrete company for the Broncos and supplying all the concrete for the Broncos' new stadium, and the Rockies going 5-4 over their 9-game road trip while beating Arizona and San Francisco in series. What did the guys make of the Broncos quarterbacks on Friday? Did Jarrett Stidham silence the noise around a "quarterback competition" between the backups? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down ESPN's Dan Orlovsky's quarterback rankings, this time when it comes to mechanics, decision-making, rushing ability, and much more. We hear from Sean Payton on Davis Webb taking over play calling, making sure Webb is great at it, and what he sees in Webb that makes him special. How hands-off will Payton be with Webb? Today's "Three Count" includes a preview of the Nuggets season as their full regular season dropped with all the long road trips and nationally televised games, Jayden Daniels feuding with LSU after they gave his #5 out to a player this season, and Jalen Hurts getting clowned after throwing a bad interception in practice and the team account posting the video. We debate how the Avalanche and Cale Makar situation will play out. Will Makar take the most amount of money for the most amount of years possible? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their first preseason game. How do the guys feel about Bo Nix not playing in the game? How concerned are the guys with JK Dobbins being limited in practice? We hear from Sean Payton about his decision not to play Bo Nix, but adding that Nix will play next week. We go starter by starter and debate if they will play on Friday. Has Sean Payton grown to be soft with his players after being known as a hard-nosed coach? Today's "Three Count" features Zac Veen getting called up again for the Rockies and going deep today against the Diamondbacks, Russell Westbrook retiring from the NBA as a 9-time All-Star and the all-time leader in triple-doubles in NBA history, and remembering Westbrook's time in Denver. Aaron Goldhammer of Cleveland sports radio joins the show to share the latest on Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback competition between Sanders and Deshaun Watson, and Sanders being the most popular athlete in Cleveland sports. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and specifically Greg Penner's press conference today. We hear from Penner on giving Sean Payton a contract extension, the goals for the 2026 Broncos, and his focuses when building a new stadium. Has trying to build a new stadium within the city of Denver been more frustrating than originally thought? Today's "Three Count" features the NBA Christmas Day schedule, which features the Nuggets in the nightcap playing against Golden State, the Broncos and Seahawks announcing they will both be wearing their throwback jerseys in their Week 6 matchup, and the Bills' new stadium getting ripped for having seats with obstructed views and too small of jumbotrons.  We react to Greg Penner's comments on potential PSL's for the new stadium. With the Broncos having the richest owners in the NFL, should fans have to pay PSL's to secure their season tickets? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news that the Broncos have closed on a deal with SRM Concrete that gives them 10 more acres in Burnham yards, the biggest outstanding plot of land in the area. We pivot back to today's practice at training camp. Is Pat Bryant carving out a role as the number three receiver? Could he be taking some targets away from Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle? Today's "Three Count" features Teddy Bridgewater retiring from the Lions and the NFL, if the Broncos could trade Jarrett Stidham or Sam Ehlinger to Indianapolis, and a Greek basketball team wanting to sign Nikola Jokic after this season if he becomes a free agent. We debate if there is a real competition for the backup quarterback position. Did last year's AFC championship game performance scare Stidham and ruin his confidence? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into Broncos training camp and recap their time at practice today. How would the guys grade Bo Nix's camp so far? How can Nix settle into games earlier? How much more comfortable is Nix in the offense than the two previous training camps? The guys return to their biggest takeaway from the day in that the Broncos' injuries are stacking up as more guys left practice early today. Is injury luck catching up to the Broncos after being mostly healthy the past two seasons? Today's "Three Count" features Aaron Donald working out with the Rams and debating a comeback to the NFL, Nik Bonitto coming in at number 32 in the NFL's top 100 list, rising 6 spots from last year, and the guys recapping their time talking to the legend Dave Logan at Broncos training camp. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the Broncos bringing in free agent wide receivers for workouts, summarizing Bo Nix in his third training camp, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into the Broncos and their time out at training camp today. Zach shares about Riley Moss and how well he's looked at practice the past two weeks. Is Moss in store for a contract extension at some point this season? The guys squash any idea of Jahdae Barron competing with Moss for the second cornerback position. Is JaQuan McMillian also in store for a contract extension? Today's "Three Count" includes Will Lutz putting on a show for the fans while kicking field goals today at practice, Justin Herbert going viral for showing some PDA with his fiancée on the football field after practice, and Akron running a promotion in which a fan will script the team's opening drive. We preview tonight's Hall of Fame game as NFL football returns for the first time since the Super Bowl. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to discuss the Broncos' backup quarterback situation and if Sam Ehlinger is a threat to take Jarrett Stidham's spot. What do the guys make of Ehlinger's impressive performances the last two days? Is Sean Payton setting up Ehlinger to be successful elsewhere like he did with Zach Wilson? Who profiles better to be the backup behind Bo Nix? We hear from Payton and his lengthy compliments for Ehlinger. We pivot back to the Broncos as a whole, and the guys debate what their identity on offense is. Are the Broncos throwing the ball too much compared to running the ball at training camp? Does the trio of Bo Nix, Sean Payton and Davis want to run the ball? Today's "Three Count" features what position group the guys are most concerned with the depth, Stephon Diggs set to sign with the Commanders on a one-year deal, and the Dodgers losing their 6th straight game today. With Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton missing most of today's practice, why was Evan Engram still not making a big impact? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into today's practice at Broncos training camp. Will this be the season Drew Sanders gets right and can stay healthy throughout the year? Did Bo Nix give us a hint as to where Davis Webb will be calling plays from on gameday? Could we see drama between Sean Payton, Davis Webb, and Bo Nix when it comes to play calling for the Broncos? How much will Payton "meddle" throughout the game? The guys speak to Jaylen Waddle and the impact he's made for the offense. We hear from him on going up against the Broncos defense and how difficult it can be to gain yards against them. Today's "Three Count" includes Sean Payton's comments on the Jonathan Cooper situation going away sooner than later, and the Rockies not only keeping Mickey Moniak but signing him to a 2-year extension. The guys give Riley Moss his flowers for the impressive training camp he's having. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Broncos' new training facility. Zach explains his big takeaway of Greg Penner situating his office on the same floor as all the coaches. We pivot to Broncos President Damani Leech and his comments over the weekend about his frustration with the Burnham Yard plans for the next stadium and the timeline to move in in 2031. What are the current odds the Broncos stay in Denver for the next stadium? We react to Leech saying PSL's are likely and debate if this is the right course of action. Today's "Three Count" features a debate if Taysom Hill would make sense for the Broncos and the Dodgers trading for two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. We react to the Rockies' recent trades as the MLB trade deadline nears. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they officially started training camp today. What players popped on defense? Is Que Robinson forcing himself onto the field after a quiet rookie season? Zach goes in depth into the police report from Jonathan Cooper's arrest from earlier this offseason. Zach reads directly from the report in which Cooper's girlfriend is listed as the primary aggressor. Zach also points out the nurses' diagnosis of Cooper's girlfriend and the holes Cooper's lawyers could make in that diagnosis. Zach reads Cooper's texts directly to his girlfriend after the arrest. With all this information, could we see a quick resolution to Cooper's situation? Today's "Three Count" features Garrett Bolles coming in at number 42 on the NFL's top-100 players list, Tony Romo being placed on leave by CBS after his OWI arrest, and Matt Ryan stepping to throw at Falcons' training camp while he's the President in Atlanta. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss who stood out for the Broncos today at training camp, the latest with Jonathan Cooper, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Denver Post's Troy Renck's article detailing the Broncos ownership group making the decision to allow Jonathan Cooper to participate at Broncos practice after his legal troubles and domestic violence allegations. Zach reads directly from the article in which Renck questions the Broncos' ownership values and reputation. With the evidence provided, where do the guys see this situation heading? Is there a chance this "goes away" before the season starts? Should the Broncos' ownership group step in and hold Cooper out of team activities until this situation is resolved? Today's "Three Count" includes Sean Payton likely missing at least one practice to introduce Drew Brees into the Hall of Fame, Payton's emotional call with Brees, LeBron James and ESPN closing in on a "Last Dance" type documentary, and Patrick Surtain coming in at number two in the Madden cornerback rankings. We hear from Sean Payton on the emotional phone call with Drew Brees and their relationship over the 15 years together. What comparisons did Payton make about Brees and Bo Nix? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their deep dive into the Broncos as they started training camp today. How surprised were the guys to see Jonathan Cooper practicing today? We hear from Sean Payton on following league and organization protocol with Cooper's ongoing legal situation. What would be Phil's mindset if he was sharing a locker room with JCoop? Will this situation cause a distraction deeper into the season? We hear from Sean Payton on trying to avoid so many one-score games, after winning a record amount last season. Today's "Three Count" features Macklin Celebrini signing a huge contract extension that could directly impact Cale Makar's contract negotiations, Jamar Chase and the Bengals' fight at day one of training camp, and a pair of star running backs holding in for a new contract extension. The guys question what Jahdae Barron's role will be after seeing him struggle at practice today. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Colorado football and what their ceiling and floor can be for this season. What is the worst-case scenario for the Buffs? We pivot back to the Broncos and debate which second-year Bronco will take the biggest leap. Will the pass rushers of Sai'vion Jones or Que Robinson go from projects to producers? Will we see Jahdae Barron on the field making a bigger impact? Could Jeremy Crawshaw become an all-pro punter? Today's "Three Count" includes debating if the Broncos should be interested in Vita Vea while he is having contract disputes with Tampa Bay, Caleb Williams coming in at number 51 on the NFL's top-100 player list, and the Eagles signing Jalen Carter to a historic contract making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL. MLB insider Bob Nightengale joins the show to discuss who the most likely Rockie is to be traded, what it would take for the Rockies to trade Hunter Goodman, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will continue their conversation on the Nuggets and their payroll. Are we seeing a fracture between Peyton Watson and the Nuggets if Watson signs a qualifying offer? We pivot to a bigger picture question, and the guys debate what the biggest "what ifs" are in Denver sports history. Would the Peyton Manning era in Denver have been a dynasty if they beat the Ravens in 2012? What if John Elway never forced himself out of the Baltimore Colts? What if the Broncos beat the Jaguars in 1996 and became a dynasty in the late 90's, winning three Super Bowls in a row? What if the Nuggets won the 2003 NBA lottery and drafted LeBron James? What if the Nuggets were willing to trade Jamal Murray for Luka Doncic during the 2018 draft? Today's "Three Count" features the crazy story of Eric Bienemy's son shooting his own mother, the Nuggets adding a 1,100-person stands to their practice facility, and the Broncos offering half-priced tickets tomorrow morning. We react to a report the Rockies are open for business at the MLB trade deadline. How much autonomy does the Rockies front office have to trade players on the roster, or will Dick Monfort step in to make decisions? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their 2026 schedule. We go week by week and predict what the spread on every Broncos game will be. Will the Broncos be able to overcome being underdogs in 5 of their first 6 games and start 3-3 or better? Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of being favorites in 8 straight games during the season? Will the Broncos have the AFC West division title locked up heading into the last week of the season? Today's "Three Count" includes the wild story with former Nugget Ty Lawson getting arrested in Castle Rock for stealing a bottle of alcohol and being publicly intoxicated, celebrating our guy Dante's 29th birthday, and an update on the Jonathan Cooper situation and his virtual hearing taking place this Friday. What do/would the guys want to ask Broncos ownership before training camp this season? When is the deadline for the Broncos' new stadium plans? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Justin take a deep dive into the Broncos. Will Bo Nix take that "year three leap" like we saw with Josh Allen? Will he be in full command of the offense with a new play caller? Will Nix be more comfortable making adjustments at the line of scrimmage in year three? How can Nix build more chemistry with Evan Engram? Today's "Three Count" features the World Cup viewership in America for the final averaging 66 million people, and if that will lead to an expanded interest in the MLS, former Nugget Ty Lawson getting arrested for shoplifting from a liquor store in Castle Rock, and Victor Wembanyama getting named as the cover athlete for 2k27. Is Wemby already the face of the league at 22? We react to reports that the Nuggets are rebuffing teams calling to acquire Cam Johnson. Are the Nuggets bringing back Johnson, and is this the right decision? What should the Nuggets starting lineup be if they keep Johnson and Peyton Watson? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they kick off training camp in 10 days. What are the guys most looking for out at camp? We pick which Bo Nix betting prop we like the most. Could Jonah Ellis take Jonathan Cooper's starting role if Cooper is forced to miss time? Should there be an open competition for the backup running back position between RJ Harvey and Jonah Coleman? Today's "Three Count" includes Kyle Freeland getting into it with a Nationals player after the player ran across the mound, ESPN laying off household names like Ryan Clark and Karl Ravech, and Aaron Rodgers reuniting with his family after years of being estranged. With the high number of hitch routes we saw from Bo Nix last season, we debate how this will impact Jaylen Waddle's route tree. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix and the Broncos after Nix came out at number 58 on the NFL's top-100 players list today. We hear from his teammates, competitors, and football analysts on what makes Nix so special and why he is deserving of his ranking. Is Nix still an underrated athlete compared to the other quarterbacks in the NFL? Does Nix still have residual "hate" from not liking him as a prospect coming out of college? Today's "Three Count" features a recap of Spain's dominant performance in a 1-0 win over Argentina to win the World Cup, NFL players pushing for all these NFL stadiums to keep the real grass they put in for the World Cup, and all the weird events and "bits" Tom Brady was a part of this weekend at Fanatics Fest. We debate where LeBron James will sign in free agency and when we think he will make his decision. We also react to Michael Porter Jr. recruiting Peyton Watson to Brooklyn. How much will Watson's contract end up being worth? Will it be more than Christian Braun's contract from last offseason? 

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 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. Will we see a Broncos offense with more pre-snap movement in 2026? We react to ESPN's Bill Barnwell's article in which he grades the trade value of every NFL team's top stars. Are Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen worth 7 first-round picks? We re-evaluate the Broncos' Russell Wilson trade and everything they gave up to bring him here. Should Bo Nix be worth more than one first-round pick? Is Drake Maye being way overrated, being evaluated at 6 first-round picks? Today's "Three Count" includes our reaction to the textline on Drake Maye being evaluated at 6 times more first-round picks than Bo Nix, and the Broncos having 5 players end up on top 10 positions lists in the NFL. We break down Colorado accidentally spending over a million dollars in 2024 by giving Deion Sanders and his coaching staff bonuses for making a "New Year's 6 Bowl", even though they didn't make one, as well as paying for hundreds of band members to attend the game in San Antonio. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Bo Nix. Zach explains Bo Nix's struggles against zone coverage and how he needs to improve in this area of his game. How will Jaylen Waddle help Nix's zone coverage problems? We look into Sean Payton's history and how his offenses have always spread the ball around to all the playmakers on the team. Will we see a lopsided amount of production from any one individual? We react to Colin Cowherd's comments on wanting to have Bo Nix in a 4th quarter rather than Lamar Jackson. Today's "Three Count" features Patrick Mahomes' comments on trying to play in Week 1 against the Broncos, recapping Argentina's miraculous comeback win over England to move on to the World Cup Finals, and breaking down the Avalanche season-opening game as they will host the Kings in September. We react to the report of the Yankees being interested in Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman. Would the guys entertain trading Goodman if it meant getting star pitchers in return? 

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? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and their bizarre offseason. We break down the signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones, as well as losing Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. Has the Nuggets offseason been on pause while we wait to see what LeBron James does in free agency? We look at what the current odds are for LeBron to join the Nuggets. How concerned are the guys with Nikola Jokic not signing a contract extension this offseason? Will we see Jokic take a pay cut like Victor Wembanyama in order to field the best team around him? If Jokic walks away from the Nuggets at the end of the season, would the guys blame him? Today's "Three Count" features the Nuggets signing the EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year, Alpha Diallo, previewing MLB's Home Run Derby tonight, which Hunter Goodman was snubbed from, and previewing the World Cup semifinals with France, Spain, England, and Argentina. We react to the controversial fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway over the weekend. What is the guys' interest level in McGregor moving forward? 

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 hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Broncos. Could Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton each go for 1,000 yards receiving this season? Should the Broncos give Marvin Mims a contract extension? Does Mims want to stay in Denver long-term? Do the Broncos have enough depth at receiver to move on from Mims? What position group battles are the guys most interested in seeing play out during training camp? What Bronco is flying under the radar that could pop at training camp? Could Jonah Coleman be the starting running back in a playoff game? Today's "Three Count" includes the 4th of July hot dog eating contest rivaling the Stanley Cup Finals in viewership, Brandin Cooks still saying he caught the ball in the AFC Divisional round for the Bills against the Broncos, and Christian Pulisic suffering a microfracture and bone bruise in the US's loss to Belgium in the World Cup. With the news of a historic contract in the NHL coming out today, we debate how much Cale Makar's contract extension will be worth. Could he take a discount in order for the Avalanche to continue to field a competitive team? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello react to breaking news as the Nuggets will waive backup center Jonas Valanciunas. Will Valanciunas get interest from other teams around the NBA, or will he return to Europe to continue his career? Will shedding Val's salary kick off the Nuggets' offseason to make more moves? Is "running it back" the Nuggets' course to be competitive next season? Should KSE take a big swing on LeBron like the Rams did, trading for Myles Garrett? Today's "Three Count" features the Rockies coming from behind to beat the Dodgers last night, previewing Gabriel Hughes' first start tonight in the MLB, and celebrating the 16th anniversary of LeBron James' "decision" to leave Cleveland to go to Miami. Did LeBron change the NBA forever when he left in free agency? With Davis Webb at the helm, how will the Broncos' offense be different in 2026? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello take a deep dive into ESPN's Seth Wickersham's article detailing his time with Sean Payton during the playoffs. How likely was it that Bill Belichick joined Sean Payton in Denver? What do the guys make of Payton's obsessive nature when it comes to winning and football? Today's "Three Count" includes Patrick Surtain coming in as the number one cornerback in the NFL as voted by coaches and executives, the US laying an egg in the round of 16 and losing to Belgium 4-1, and Argentina's all-time comeback scoring 3 unanswered goals to win 3-2. We react to USA Today suggesting the Rockies' Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak could be trade deadline acquisitions for playoff teams. Should the Rockies be willing to trade anyone on the active roster to build for the future? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello take a deep dive into the Nuggets. We react to Nikola Jokic's latest comments on wanting to be a member of the Nuggets for his career, even though he plans not to sign an extension this offseason. Is this Jokic's way of applying pressure to the Nuggets' organization or just him trying to make the most money possible? Could there be a scenario in which Jokic walks away from the Nuggets for nothing next offseason? How concerned should Nuggets Nation be with Jokic's decision to wait to sign an extension? Today's "Three Count" features Hunter Goodman being announced as the sole Rockies All-Star this season, a World Cup recap from the games over the weekend with Mexico and England playing an all-time game, and the ratings from the US and Bosnia game. Would the Nuggets match an offer sheet that a team hands out to Peyton Watson? Should the Nuggets look into sign-and-trade situations to return some assets but lose Watson? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they have been rumored to be in on LeBron James this offseason. We react to the betting odds changing by the minute to reflect a higher likelihood of James joining Denver. We hear from NBA insiders on the possibility of James joining the Nuggets and why it makes sense on the court. Would the Nuggets be legitimate title contenders if he joins the team? Would the Nuggets be able to build up enough defense around Jokic, James, and Murray? Today's "Three Count" features Trey McBride's hilarious story of Colorado State not knowing where they were going to find the $15,000 to make a replica Mackey Award trophy, an update on all the moves from NBA free agency, and a celebration of Bobby Bonilla Day as he collects another $1.1 million check today. We react to the Avalanche signing Jaden Schwartz and Noah Juulsen as well as discuss Cale Makar's future long-term contract. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Nuggets and the NBA as free agency kicks off in an hour. What will be the Nuggets' first move? Will someone like Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon get moved to free up cap space? How can the Nuggets improve their defense? Will the Nuggets match an offer sheet for Peyton Watson? What teams will have their sights set on Watson? Would the guys match an overpay offer sheet for $30 million per year for Watson? Today's "Three Count" includes the Broncos practice and fan availability for training camp, Chris Johnson sharing his story of battling ALS on Good Morning America, and a memo sent to NFL teams on Brendan Sorsby's football future. We react to the tear Hunter Goodman is on as he set the Rockies record for most home runs before the All-Star Game. Should Goodman participate in the Home-Run Derby? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets, as there are rumors Nikola Jokic could not sign his contract extension this offseason. We hear from co-GM's Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace on their confidence in Jokic re-signing, Jokic calling out the team for not being good enough, and much more. How confident are Zach and Phil that Jokic will sign an extension before next season starts? Today's "Three Count" features whether the Nuggets have to consider trading Jokic if he doesn't sign an extension to avoid seeing him walk away from the Nuggets for nothing after this season, and Zach's story of his car getting towed after the live show from last Friday. How involved is Stan Kroenke with the Nuggets? How could he react to Jokic trying to "strong-arm" KSE and the Nuggets? 

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 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they selected two players last night in the second round of the NBA Draft. Should Nuggets Nation still be waiting for the organization to flip some of their players after not making a move during the draft? What was the Nuggets' goal during the draft? How confident are the guys that the Nuggets will re-sign Peyton Watson? Who is Trevon Brazile, the Nuggets' 35th overall pick from last night? What question marks does Brazile have as a prospect? Today's "Three Count" includes the wild story behind Patrick Surtain's podcast co-host getting arrested for robbery and kidnapping, the Timberwolves trading for LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards, and the Rockies hosting a dad's trip for all the players' dads to join the team in Minnesota this weekend. We revisit the Val Nichushkin trade from earlier today, which sends him to Columbus. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Mount Rushmore of Colorado-born athletes and who the GOAT is. Darrin Chiaverini joins the show to discuss his time with Davis Webb at Texas Tech, what Webb will bring after his promotion to become the Broncos' offensive coordinator, and Coach Chiaverini's praise of Phil after coaching him at CU. Chiaverini shares his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter "skipping the line" to be honored at Colorado. Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to Chiaverini's comments on the Buffs, Jack Drury getting traded to Nashville to rejoin the Avs former GM Chris MacFarland, and the top 5 picks in the NBA Draft last night. We react to Dick Monfort charging $23 a head to watch World Cup games at McGregor Square. Is this move "fair or foul"? Is Monfort being greedy, or is this just capitalism? 

In hour 2 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. Will Nix take the next step from the neck up and be able to dissect defenses at the line of scrimmage? Will Nix get a mega contract extension at the end of the season if he plays well? What pressure does Payton have after receiving a contract extension in the last month? Could Payton re-take over play calling if the Broncos get off to a slow start? How sure are the guys that Davis Webb will deliver on the hype as an offensive coordinator? Today's "Three Count" includes reacting to the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokoumpo to the Miami Heat, Micah Nori becoming the next head coach of the Trailblazers, and the NFL informing Brendan Sorsby that there will not be a supplemental draft. Will the Heat win a championship with Giannis? We react to pictures and videos of Jokic coming from Team Serbia, and how in shape Jokic looks. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Jonathan Cooper situation. Zach shares some digging he did into the court documents and reveals Cooper was not breaking the law by contacting his girlfriend after the first arrest. The guys look into Harvey Steinberg's history of representing Broncos' players and members of the organization, and Zach shares why he now believes Cooper will play for the Broncos again. Could the Broncos' ownership group still step in if Cooper is not convicted of his crimes? With the high-profile name of Harvey Steinberg, will we see this case settled out of court? Today's "Three Count" features Wyndham Clark winning his second US Open over the weekend in a wire-to-wire tournament win, and the US winning another World Cup match 2-0 over Australia to move on to the knockout round. We react to the Rockies taking 2 of 3 from the Pirates over the weekend. We look back at where the Rockies were a year ago and show appreciation for how much more competitive they are this season. 

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 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? 

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? 

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?