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In hour two Zach and Phil break down the great play from the offense. Which players shined and is this final the look Broncos Country needs to see to feel better about this team? Which player is emerging as receiver two and which other receivers are making big splashes in these practices? In the Three Count which wide receiver is most likely to end up on a different 53 man roster at the end of camp? Will it end up hurting the Broncos or is it a good thing to have a wealth of riches at the receiver position? Which receiver is making a strong case to end up on the 53 man roster despite the room being so full? The Associated Press celebrated 100 years of publication, and they put out a list of the all-time all American football players. Which teams made the roster and who should have? The Nuggets full schedule was released today, is a fast start more important now than ever?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out a grade for Bo Nix’s training camp so far. Why has the Broncos offense and Bo Nix struggled more in year 2 than in year 1? We react to Kay Adams’ time at Broncos training camp. Has Sean Payton been putting too much pressure on Bo Nix? Today’s “Three Count” features Shedeur Sanders going down with an oblique injury and most likely to miss the preseason game this upcoming weekend, the Broncos being valued as the 15th highest franchise in the NFL at $6.55 billion after being bought for $4.65 billion a few years ago, and former Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor passing away. We react to a surprising story coming out of Ball Arena in which a former Rocky mascot is suing KSE.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie look back at previous draft classes under George Paton and debate who is most likely to have a “coming out party” this season. Is Troy Franklin due for a breakout season in 2025? Was last year his “growing pains” to now go out and show his talents? Today’s “Three Count” includes reacting to Mike Evans saying he would rest the defensive starters for the rest of preseason, Taylor Swift teasing her new album on the Kelce brother’s podcast and boosting the views, and the Rockies looking to continue their streak of not losing 9 games in a row this season. Phil and Richie break down what they saw from both inside linebackers at Broncos training camp today. How concerned should we be after both Greenlaw and Singelton have already sustained injuries?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the Broncos first preseason game over the weekend in Santa Clara. We debate if Nik Bonitto is worthy of a huge contract that elite pass rushers are getting recently. Phil explains why Tyler Badie separated himself in Saturday's game. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos running back room. Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos new rookie punter struggling in his NFL debut, the first AP poll for the college football season, and where CU and other Big 12 teams landed on the rankings. Zach and Phil break down Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut from Friday night after all the attention he was receiving from his viral entrance to the stadium.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos as they will play their first preseason game tomorrow in Santa Clara. How will the order of operations go with the running back room? Will the Broncos be able to have success with big plays the way we haven’t seen much in training camp so far? What players in position battles have the most to gain or lose during the game tomorrow? Today’s “Three Count” features Will’s amazing gambling story on the Rockies game earlier this week and Von Miller’s comments on the Broncos being like seeing an old girlfriend be happy now. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what the Broncos offensive snap count will be for the starters, Nix reverting too running too often, and Sean Payton setting high expectations for his team and QB.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie discuss how the Broncos can take pressure off of Bo Nix with a stronger run game and more weapons in the passing game. Our 9News Broncos insider joins the show live from Santa Clara to discuss Tyler Badie potentially taking the third running back spot, Troy Franklin having another great practice, and if an under the radar player can find his way onto the Broncos 53-man roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes questioning if Kyrese Rowan can the be the next example of an underwhelming college football player popping in the NFL and ESPN ranking CU in the 11th tier and CSU in the 17th tier of college football. Could we see the end of the Broncos long history of undrafted free agents making a big impact on the team?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil give out “progress reports” for different aspects of the Broncos as we approach the first preseason game. How do the guys describe the passing game this early along? Has Riley Moss solidified himself as the second cornerback? What do the guys make of the first unofficial depth chart put out by the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” features how fraudulent the Broncos first depth chart is, Phil sharing stories with smelling salts after the NFL banned them, and takeaways from the first episode of Hard Knocks with the Buffalo Bills. We react to Matthew Berry sharing that a “high ranking” member of the Chiefs saying the Broncos are on alert of the Broncos.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. Has the hype for Bo Nix gone too far? Is Sean Payton being too bullish in his quarterback? Zach questions what happened to Payton saying he wanted “anonymous donors”, and Phil thinks the hype is a little premature. Should Nix be starting a YouTube page and a merchandise line? Today’s “Three Count” includes Zach sharing about meeting Broncos legend Randy Gradishar today and Phil and Richie share about their past interactions with Gradishar. We react to Sean Payton saying if he could add one player from his history to the current Broncos, it would be Darren Sproles. Will RJ Harvey be able to fill the Darren Sproles role in Denver?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton’s comments after Broncos training camp today. What do we make of Payton’s calling his roster a Super Bowl capable roster? Is Payton adding unnecessary pressure by saying Bo Nix will be a top 5 quarterback in the league soon? Today’s “Three Count” features what Sean Payton’s level of involvement when it comes to contract extensions and producer Dante falling for another fake tweet after doing it on Friday. Zach and Phil react to Zach Allen and the Broncos new contract extension. The guys dive into all his stats and accomplishments while in Denver and why he was deserving of the contract.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should be interested in Micah Parsons after he requested a trade. What would Parsons bring to the Broncos already stellar defense? Are the Broncos in a “win now” window where they should trade away future first round draft picks? Would the guys be willing to trade Nik Bonitto in a move that brings Parsons to Denver? Today’s “Three Count” features Zach’s hypothetical of the Broncos adding either Terry McLaurin or Micah Parsons and Amari Cooper retiring after 9 seasons in the NFL. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Bo Nix throwing his first and second interception of training camp, the Broncos wide receiver depth, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap their time at Broncos training camp today. Zach highlights a wheel route RJ Harvey ran today and suspects it will be a big part of the Broncos offense this season. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on how many running backs the Broncos will keep. What do we make of the lack of fighting we’ve seen at Broncos training camp? Today’s “Three Count” includes an update from the attempted Josh Rynolds shooting from last fall, former Bronco Noah Fant signing with the Cincinnati Bengals, and previewing the Hall of Fame preseason game tonight. We have an update on Denver’s Burnham Yards as “historical” building have been demolished recently.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to share their observations from Broncos training camp, today. How impressed were the guys by the entire running game of the Broncos? How did rookie Pat Bryant fare when guarded by defensive player of the year, Patrick Surtain? Today’s “Three Count” features Caleb Lohner’s tough practice rep when facing Jonah Elliss, Travis Hunter leading the 2025 rookie class in Madden ratings, and Cherry Creek being recognized as the top high school sports program in the nation. Zach and Phil discuss Emmanuel Sanders stopping by Broncos practice today and Phil shares about his experiences with Sanders in the past. What current Broncos wide out reminds them of Sanders?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton’s comments on the Broncos running game. Zach shares his hot take for “hot take Tuesday” on the Broncos running backs and what feat they will accomplish in week 1. How did Audric Estime bounce back after a slow start to camp? How many running backs will the Broncos keep on their final 53-man roster? Today’s “Three Count” includes what defenders stood out at training camp today for the Broncos, the seven players to be a part of the “99 club” in Madden this year, and Luka Doncic appearing in shape on the cover of “Men’s Health”. We react to Courtland Sutton’s first press conference of the season after getting his contract extension.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Courtland Sutton’s new contract extension. Is Sutton worthy of his contract at this dollar amount? If Sutton spends the next 4-years with the Broncos, where will he rank among all-time great wide receivers in Broncos history? The guys agree that Sutton is not a star receiver but a damn good receiver. Today’s “Three Count” features JK Dobbins picking up a blitz and Bo Nix’s swift footwork in the pocket at camp today, Jokic’s viral video getting emotional after his horse won a race, and a Happy Gilmore 2 review. We react to John Franklin-Meyers comments on twitter about his value to the Broncos.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix’s day today. Zach speaks to how different the Broncos are with Nix at the helm compared to when Paxton Lynch was “the guy”. Will the Broncos offense be able to catch up to their defense, as defenses usually have the upper hand early in the season? How will Bo be able to take a leap with him in full control of the offense and the Broncos being “his team”? We react to Nix coming at number 64 on the NFL’s top 100 players. Today’s “Three Count” includes the Morris twins being open to challenging the Jokic brothers to a boxing match and Nathaniel Hackett re-joining the Packers as a defensive analyst. The guys reflect on Hulk Hogan and how he transformed wrestling, as he passed away this morning.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos rotation at running back today at practice. While the top end of the RB depth chart made sense to the guys, they were surprised by Audric Estime running with the 4th stringers. Does Estime need a wakeup call and how important is the depth chart this early into the season? What did Sean Payton have to say about the team’s Super Bowl aspirations? What do we make of Jahdae Barron starting at the second outside cornerback over Riley Moss? Today’s “Three Count” features TE Caleb Lohner making the play of the day at training camp today, Deion Sanders stopping by Buccaneers training camp to see his son Shilo, and ESPN nearing a deal to acquire the NFL Network and NFL Redzone. What did we make of Sean Payton sharing that Bo Nix went and visited Drew Brees over the offseason?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos biggest story lines this summer. What will be the Broncos identity this season? How many running backs will the team use and what will their rotation be? Who will be the Broncos number two receiver, and could it be someone that’s not in the building yet? Are the Broncos in a Super Bowl or bust season? Today’s “Three Count” includes Cleveland sports radio describing the dynamic in the Browns quarterback room, the Denver NWSL team deciding on Denver Summit FC for their name, and Phillip Rivers announcing his retirement as a Charger. Which players can improve their case the most this season to be a Bronco’s Ring of Famer?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss James Merilatt’s article on DenverSports.com detailing Sean Payton heading into a Broncos season with expectations for the first time. Have the Broncos provided Coach Payton with everything he needs to go out and win? Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos getting a green light with Will Levis going down with an injury and will not be the quarterback for the Titans in week 1 when they come to Denver, former CSU Ram Nique Clifford shinning in summer league in being named the number one rookie in Las Vegas, and the odd situation in Cincinnati between the Bengals and their first round draft pick Shemar Stewart. We have an update from Dieon Sanders as his son said they will be heading to Boulder “next week” with the Buffs season nearly a month away from kicking off vs Georgia Tech.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie debate who the Broncos number two receiver will be with so many options. Will Marvin Mims be able to use his speed on the outside and middle of the field? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss who will be the Broncos number two receiver, what Jahdae Barron’s role will be on the defense, and if the Broncos defense can repeat their success from last year and be a top 5 NFL defense. Today’s “Three Count” features FanDuel’s social media putting out “odds” for the average showers per week, Rockies attendance this season outperforming their 2007 famous “Rocktober” season, and reacting to DaRon Holmes impressive summer league. We hear from the Nuggets recent addition, Cam Johnson as he held his introductory press conference today. What were the guy’s first impressions of Cam and how will Jokic be able to elevate Cam’s game?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to both Colin Cowherd and Kay Adams’ praise and high expectations for the Broncos. Could the Broncos go out and win 12-13 games this season? Could Bo Nix be a 4,000 yard passer with the addition of more offensive weapons? CU linebacker Mantrez Walker joins the show to discuss the two quarterbacks in Boulder, what he will be bringing to the Buffs defense and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes former Bronco Von Miller signing with the Washington Commanders for likely his final team, Shane Gillis taking a shot at Shedeur Sanders for Colorado retiring his number, and Bradley Beal joining the Clippers after getting bought out in Phoenix. After just one season with the 12-team college football playoff, we have discussions about new models and expanding to a 16-team playoff. What format and how automatic bids would help the Big 12 the most?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at the Terry McLaurin situation in Washington D.C. and question if we could see a similar situation here in Denver with Courtland Sutton. Who is the ultimate loser in this stalemate between Sutton and the Broncos? Will the Broncos be willing to give Sutton a big contract extension before the season starts? How would the absence of Sutton impact the Broncos win total this season? Today’s “Three Count” features recapping the MLB All-Star game and all the features of in game interviews and ball and strike challenges, FOX Sports being interested in hiring Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports to join Big Noon Kickoff, and NFL rookies struggling to locate what state they play in. We look at the Nuggets as they still have one roster spot open. Who would the guys like to see take that spot and is there still a need for a backup point guard?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview ESPN’s ESPY’s and how Colorado will be well represented at the award show tomorrow night. Will the Avs’ Gabe Landeskog take home the “comeback athlete” over Mallory Swanson and Lindsay Vonn? With Travis Hunter’s historic season will he earn the “best college athlete” award? Does Patrick Surtain have a chance to win “Best NFL athlete” over Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley? Today’s “Three Count” includes John Franklin-Meyers tweeting about our show, Denver NWSL trademarks for their name options, and Caitlin Clark agreeing to participate in the WNBA 3-point contest. What takeaways have the guys had from the Nuggets summer league?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s list of top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL voted on by executives, coaches and scouts. Do the guys agree with the rankings? Does Jayden Daniels deserve to be on the list after only one season in the NFL? Today’s “Three Count” features the Timberwolves owners introducing a new ticketing system with patrons selling their tickets live during the game if they leave early, previewing the MLB Homerun Derby tonight and the lack of star power in the event, and the USA men’s soccer team returning to Denver for a game. After the Rockies drafted Ethan Holliday fourth overall in the MLB draft, are we about to see one of the all-time sports stories in Denver history? How quickly will Ethan Holliday be able to make an impact for the big league team?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie look at the Broncos off season moves and decide which player they feel the most confident in. Will JK Dobbins be able to stay healthy all year in Denver? How will Bo Nix elevate his game this season? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Que Robinson’s potential for the Broncos this season, the running back battle during training camp, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features the Avalanche twitter account posting a picture of Nathan MacKinnon, Sydney Crosby and Justin Bieber, the ticket prices for Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James in last night’s summer league game, and a video of Chad Ochocinco coaching up current wide receivers on how to deal with Patrick Surtain as a corner back. Will the Buffs be able to fix their running game issues that we saw last season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to Jonas Valanciunas’ comments on potentially being a member of the Nuggets. Is Valanciunas not appreciating the opportunity he has of playing on an NBA championship contender and playing with the best player in the world? What are Valanciunas’ priorities when it comes to him wanting to play in Europe instead of the Nuggets next season? Today’s “Three Count” features the MLB using the ABS system for challenges in the All-Star game, Abdul Carter having a very interesting signature, and TSA announcing they will no longer require passengers to take off their shoes while going through security. We react to Coach Prime’s comments from Big 12 media day today. What should the expectations be for the Buffs this season and how will Deion handle his first quarterback competition in Juju Lewis and Kaidon Salter?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos history at tight end since 2015. Will Evan Engram live up to the “joker” role and be the best tight end for the Broncos since Noah Fant? Today’s “Three Count” includes ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum picking Bo Nix as his dark horse MVP, the second season of Netflix’s “Quarterback’ documentary featuring Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins, and what we are watching during this off sports time. We have breaking news as Nikola Jokic will reportedly not sign a contract extension with the Nuggets this offseason. Should Nuggets nation be concerned with the relationship between Jokic and the organization?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which player will have the toughest time getting an extension from the Broncos between Zach Allen, Nik Bonitto, Courtland Sutton and John Franklin-Meyers. Is the Broncos defensive line expendable and could we see replacements through the draft and free agency? Will all the extension hopeful Broncos “get fed”? Today’s “Three Count” features the NBA changing their “heave” rule at the end of periods and how it will impact Jokic’s three point percentage, Hunter Goodman being named to his first MLB All-Star game, and the Kevin Durant trade finally being official with a record 7-teams involved in the trade. How important is it for the Broncos to re-sign George Paton as he enters the final year of his contract?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bleacher Reports’ ranking of the top 5 pass rushing duos in the NFL. How high did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper land on the list? Zach shares all the stats from Bonitto and Cooper from last season. What should the expectation be for the duo in the upcoming season? Today’s “Three Count” features the Nuggets additions this offseason and how their zodiac signs fit with the team and us ranking our top 3 holidays of the year. After yesterday’s conversation on the most untradable athletes in Denver, we expand the conversation to all of sports. Is there a surprise answer for the most off-limits in trade talking, athlete in the world?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets off season moves. After trading away Michael Porter Jr. we breakdown the differences in MPJ and newly acquired Cam Johnson. Are the Nuggets back to championship contention? Today’s “Three Count” includes celebrating Bobby Bonillo Day as he will receive another $1.2 million from the Mets today from a deferred contract from over two decades ago, JJ Barea and Rodney Billups joining David Adelman on the Nuggets coaching staff, and SGA signing a historic NBA contract that will pay him $71 million annually during the deal. With NHL free agency kicking off today, we look at the moves the Avalanche have made, what is still to come and if the Avs will trade away any more pieces.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and debate which drought will end first between the Broncos not having a 4,000 yard passer or 1,000 yard rusher in a long time. Will JK Dobbins be used as a bell cow running back and have the opportunity to reach 1,000 yards? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the running back carry distribution between Dobbins and Harvey and if Nix and Harvey will surpass their Vegas odds for yards. Today’s “Three Count” features a shake up in the AFC with the Steelers adding Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, the US District Attorney’s office investigating Malik Beasley for gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, and Rockies interim manager getting ejected in style during yesterday’s game. Are all of Denver’s sports teams fighting an uphill battle with how tough their divisions and conferences are?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day in the Colorado Avalanche making a trade to send away Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood while freeing up around $9 million of cap space for the team. What is next for the Avs? Between having a double digit sack defender or 1,000 yard receiver, which is most likely to happen again for the Broncos in 2025? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the options for the next home of the Broncos and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features what would fair trade value look like in a trade involving Jokic, zero freshman being selected in the second round of the NBA draft, and the news of former Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri not returning to the Toronto Raptors. Is there a surprise third location which could be the home of the next Broncos stadium?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets after they finally made hires to their front office. Zach expresses his concerns with the Nuggets only looking inward for their solutions in the front office, head coach, and roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes Zach taking his victory lap after NBA Africa prospect Khaman Maluach was a lottery pick in last night’s NBA draft. Are we on the verge of having an influx of basketball players from Africa? We go on a tangent about kids not playing outside and in the street anymore. Zach and Phil react to the University of South Carolina as well as many SEC schools implementing a “athletics auxiliary fee” for students of the universities. Will CU follow suit and add a fee to their students to raise money to pay their athletes? Is it fair to pass the buck down to students instead of paying the athletes with the money they make from ticket sales, merchandise, and television deals?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie are joined by former Denver Bronco Brandon Marshall. The guys discuss how the inside linebacker position had evolved, Vance Joesph’s defensive scheme, and stories from his time in Denver. What is the only hole the Broncos have on defense? Today’s “Three Count” features the Nuggets planning on DeRon Holmes playing in the summer league after his torn Achillies and missing his rookie season, the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers racking up a $500,000 tab at a club in Miami, and the Pope blessing Lions’ TE Sam LaPorta. With the Broncos training camp dates set, we question why some of the Broncos rookie class is not signed to contracts yet. Will Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey have contracts by the time training camp starts?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie continue to react to CBS Sports list of the top 100 players in the NFL. Were any Broncos snubbed from the top 100? What does Bo Nix have to do to join this list next season? We pivot to the Nuggets and react to their big press conference today, introducing Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer. Did we get a hint about how the Nuggets will go about their off season and working around the margins? Today’s “Three Count” includes Christian Braun potentially wearing a Zavier Worthy Chiefs jersey and Aaron Rodgers saying this will probably be his final year in the NFL. Will Rodgers lead the Steelers to the playoffs? Phil and Richie react to a specific quote from Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke, floating the idea of having to trade Nikola Jokic if things go wrong. Was it a mistake to bring up this possibility at all?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the blockbuster trade in the western conference, sending Keving Durant to the Houston Rockets. Are the Nuggets at risk of falling behind in the western conference? Have the Nuggets done enough to surround Jokic with talent to win another championship? Does the dual hiring of Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace give the guys confidence in the Nuggets during the second act of Jokic’s prime? Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos shockingly low Madden rating, the “Ryan” meet up at Coors Field over the weekend which featured Ryan McMahon hitting a homerun during the game, and CU offering fans to take picture with their Heisman trophies for a fee. With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie look into the candidates to get cut from the Broncos final roster.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of Shedeur Sanders having a second speeding ticket. Is Shedeur giving the Browns a reason to not trust him as a franchise quarterback and cut him? Will Shedeur grow out of this immaturity and bad decision making? Zach asks if George Paton has become the best active general manager in Denver sports. What are Paton’s five best draft picks during his tenure with the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” features John Gruden doing his unboxing for Colorado State football and going on and on about their former players and previewing game 7 of the NBA Finals. Do the Pacers have a chance to go on the road and beat the 68-win Thunder? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the potential new Broncos home at Burnham Yard and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to the news of Shedeur Sanders reckless driving. Has Sanders proved the teams that passed on him right by showing his lack of maturity? The guys react to ESPN’s all quarter century, 53-man NFL roster. Did any former Broncos make the team? We go position by position and evaluate the roster and decide if there were any snubs? Today’s “Three Count” features a future NHL Hall of Famer making a comeback in the 2025-2026 season and being linked to the Avalanche, Seth Jones winning the Stanley Cup and cool backstory of his father Popeye Jones having Joe Sakic inspire his son to play hockey as a child, and the breaking news of the Lakers getting sold for a historic price. Is it fair to call the Rockies “hot” after they picked up their 4th win in 6 games? Will the Rockies find a way to not finish last in the MLB at the end of the season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello discuss what the biggest “green lights” would be for the Broncos in 2025. Will the Broncos be able to stay mostly healthy for another season? Will Bo Nix be able to avoid a “sophomore slump”? Will Nik Bonitto follow up his breakout season with another DPOY-esque season? We also discuss the “red lights” the Broncos could face this season. Could the Raiders be more of a challenge than they have been in recent years? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Panthers showing interest in former Bronco Justin Simmons, if the Panthers will win the Stanley Cup tonight or the Oilers will force a game 7, and if the Nuggets should have interest in Gary Harris after the Magic declined his team option. With the Rockies winning a second game in a row, and 3 out of their last 5, are we seeing a more competent operation from the team?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos off season and their time off between OTA’s and training camp. Will we see the Broncos and Courtland Sutton reach a contract extension before training camp starts? With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, is now the time to sign Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto to big contracts? If Bonitto and the Broncos don’t come to an agreement, do they run the risk of Bonitto having a great season and re-setting the market at his position? Today’s “Three Count” features JJ Spaun winning the US Open on a treacherous course in Oakmont, Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound tonight, and Joey Chestnut announcing he will participate in the hot dog eating contest on July 4 after missing it last year. The guys debate if Caitlin Clark has become the most popular athlete in all of sports under the age of 30.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back on what they’ve learned the past three weeks out at Broncos practices. How do the guys feel about Sean Payton saying that starters will play during the preseason? Do the Broncos have enough veterans to skip the tackling and real football that preseason games provide? What were the guy’s impressions of 2nd round pick, RJ Harvey? Could the Broncos have the best 1-2 punch in running backs in the NFL? Today’s “Three Count” features the arms race between the Penners and Kroenke’s to redevelop areas around their stadiums, are we seeing the one of the best Stanley Cup Finals in recent years with a three of the four games going to overtime, and Antiono Brown in more trouble as Miami-Dade County is seeking to arrest him on a charge of attempted murder. 9News Broncos inside, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Mike’s biggest takeaway from minicamp, how contract talks are going for Courtland Sutton, and who will be the third running back alongside Harvey and Dobbins.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the news of KSE acquiring sole ownership of the area surrounding of Ball Arena. Will we see KSE build a whole community around Ball Arena? Former Bronco, Justin Simmons swings by the show to discuss facing your former team and the charity he is playing golf for today. We hear from JK Dobbins, and he explains why he chose to sign in Denver. Has Sean Payton shaken off their bad years for the Broncos and become an NFL destination for free agents again? Today’s “Three Count” features Dinger, the Rockies mascot getting shot down by Mrs. Met, Boogie Cousins getting suspended for the rest of the season after an altercation with a fan, and Shedeur Sanders giving a very mature answer on playing time. DenverSports.com’s Aniello Piro joins the show to discuss his time out at the final day of Broncos minicamp.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their takeaways from today’s Broncos minicamp. Phil walks us through what it is like to be the new running back in a room full of guys that know each other. We hear from Dobbins and why he decided to sign with the Broncos. Zach details how Sean Payton was in “teacher mode”” today and stopping to coaching up specific players. Have the Broncos and Courtland Sutton hit a speed bump in their contract extension negotiations? Today’s “Three Count” features an anonymous MLB poll which summarizes how players would not want to play for Bud Black and how the organization doesn’t set up players for success and the low viewership for the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Zach shares an update on Deion Sanders as he has been dealing with health issues lately.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day in JK Dobbins officially signing with the Broncos. What do the guys make of the way Dobbins’ contract is set up for only one year and including incentives? Zach and Phil share their major takeaways from today’s Broncos minicamp. Today’s “Three Count” includes a hilarious story from Gabe Landeskog on playing hockey with his son and reliving his career altering injury, Sean Payton monitoring Nik Bonitto’s snap count, and former Rockies players commenting on the state of organization. The guys react to PFF circling back and naming Patrick Surtain the best non-quarterback in the NFL after having him listed as the second best corner in the league.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos mandatory minicamp this week. Phil walks us through what the difference is between OTA’s and minicamp. Will Sean Payton use all three days of practice of give them the final day off? Is Jaleel McGlaughlin a candidate to get cut from the Broncos? Would JK Dobbins be alright taking a “back seat” to RJ Harvey? Today’s “Three Count” features a new addition to the Mikko Rantanen saga in which he was almost traded to Toronto. Would the Avs had made a cup run if Mikko wasn’t in Dallas? We react to Quinn Meinerz being the 3rd ranked guard from PFF. Where does Meinerz rank among George Paton’s best draft pick?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos OTA’s the past two weeks. Should we be concerned about Pat Bryant not shining during OTA’s or is this no the environment for him to show out? Today’s “Three Count” features if the Rockies can pick up a win vs the Mets over the weekend and the Knicks asking permission to interview Jason Kidd for the head coaching opening. What active coach would the guys have wanted the Nuggets to request permission to interview when they had their opening? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the likelihood of JK Dobbins signing with the Broncos after no deal was done this week, who will get paid first for the Broncos looking for new contracts, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on JK Dobbins visiting the Broncos this week. How much will the Broncos be willing to offer Dobbins? Are the Broncos unhappy with the talent in their running back room or were they always planning on adding a veteran running back? Could Troy Franklin make a run at being the second wide receiver for the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” includes an offer for Russell Westbrook to leave the NBA and the Nuggets to play in Europe for a “lucrative” amount of money, the shockingly low viewership numbers from game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and SGA being the biggest Finals MVP ever at -600. Should Denver sports fans feel like they should have their team’s in the NHL and NBA finals?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share how they order their steaks. Zach questions how healthy JK Dobbins would be in a Broncos uniform and how many games Broncos Country would be happy to see Dobbins play in. How does a healthy JK Dobbins impact the Broncos ceiling this season? Between Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin, who would the guys rather see play for the Broncos in 2025? Today’s “Three Count” features the Rockies sweeping the Marlins for their first series win since 2024, the Stanley Cup Finals starting tonight with a rematch from last year’s finals, and if Michael Malone could be a fit for the New York Knicks head coaching job. Have the Avalanche finally shored up their number two center position in signing Brock Nelson to a 3-year contract extension?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into NFL.com listing their top 10 “most complete” rosters in the NFL. Are the Broncos deserving of being a top 10 roster in the NFL? What will the weakness of the Broncos be in 2025? Today’s “Three Count” includes an update on Dante’s car troubles, Tom Thibodeau getting fried from the Knicks and who will fill the coaching opening, and Travis Hunter lighting it up at Jaguars OTA’s. The guys react to Peyton Manning getting involved in team ownership for the new NWSL team coming to Denver. Zach fills us in on what we can we expect from the Denver NWSL team in the near future and how popular women’s soccer has become in America.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to PFF ranking the NFL’s top 32 edge rushers. Where did Nik Bonitto land on the list and should he feel disrespected for not being in the top 20 after finishing 3rd in sacks, last season? How will the Broncos approach a contract extension with Bonitto, and will they get a deal done before the season starts? Zach gives a recent comparison in Brian Burns for what to expect with Bonitto. Today’s “Three Count” features Saquon’s backwards hurdle being featured on the cover of Madden, both NBA Finals teams being built on Paul Geroge trades, and the end of ‘Inside the NBA” on TNT. Are we on our way to seeing a 16-team college football playoff?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to Broncos OTA’s they were in attendance for today. What did they see from Evan Engram today? Will Engram be the second leading receiver for the Broncos? Phil shares his thoughts on the Broncos running back room and asks if RJ Harvey will be able to run both inside and outside. Today’s “Three Count” includes Joe Flacco’s new answer on being a mentor in the Brown quarterback room, the Big 12 and the WWE extending their partnership to host events the night before football games, and Colorado football getting featured on national television in 4 of their first 5 games of the season. We react to PFF’s ranking of the top 25 players under the age of 25. Did any Broncos make the list and where should they rank?