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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the upcoming Broncos and Eagles matchup this weekend. The guys go category by category for both the Broncos and Eagles for their offenses and defenses and see who has the edge. Will special teams be an x-factor for the Eagles with their recent success blocking field goals and punts? Zach explains why he trusts Sean Payton in this game with Payton's history of being at his best when facing tough opponents. Today's "Three Count" includes ESPN's Bill Barnwell picking Nik Bonitto as his NFL Defensive Player of the Year, previewing tonight's Thursday Night Football game with the injured 49ers taking on the Rams, and giving flowers to Erik Johnson after he retires after a historic career with the Avalanche. Has Broncos Country been taking Garrett Bolles for granted? We give Bolles his respect for how great of a season he is having and react to ESPN ranking Bolles as the third most likely to win the NFL's new award, "Protector of the Year". 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil wrap up their conversation on Nik Bonitto potentially breaking Von Miller's single season sack record for the Broncos. We take a deep dive into Bo Nix after the Broncos blowout win over the Bengals. How would the guys grade Nix's performance? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Nix and converting third downs. How important were Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims to the Broncos offensive success? Today's "Three Count" includes the numbers behind the Jamar Chase and PS2 matchup, reports that Deion Sanders interviewed for the Arkansas job a few years ago, and Tyreek Hill dislocating his knee in gruesome fashion last night. We hear from Bo Nix after his stellar performance last night. Will last night serve as a confidence builder for Nix moving forward? 

The Drive is live on the road at Mile High Station. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the keys to victory are for the Broncos tonight as they host the Bengals on Monday night football. Will the Broncos put together a game with no turnovers and less penalties than we've seen in the first three games? Who will win the heavyweight battle between Jamar Chase and Patrick Surtain? Will we see PS2 shadow Chase throughout the entire game tonight? What are the expectations for Bo Nix tonight? Will JK Dobbins be the first 100 yard rusher for the Broncos in a long time? Today's "Three Count" features if Jay Norvell is on the hot seat after CSU's loss to Washington State, Russell Wilson getting benched in New York leading to Jaxon Dart leading the Giants to their first win, and Bad Bunny being announced as the Super Bowl LX halftime show. We recap the wild weekend in college and NFL football and what we learned. 

The Drive is on the road at Society Sports and Spirits for this Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Bengals Monday night football game. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on preparing for Jake Browning vs Joe Burrow as the Bengals quarterback. Zach shares the stats on the Bengals' struggling run game. Will the Broncos defense be able to take advantage of a poor run game and backup quarterback? Is it fair to expect the Broncos to win with "style points" on Monday? Today's "Three Count" includes previewing the 1-2 Ravens taking on the 1-2 Chiefs on Sunday and what we want to see from the Nuggets media day on Monday. Our 9News Broncos' insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Evan Engram will finally make a major impact for the Broncos on Monday, if the Broncos defense will dominate and backup quarterback in Jake Browning, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss where they are at on Bo Nix after having such high expectations heading into the season and not playing up to them through the first three games. Is Nix trying to do too much and be "Superman"? We open up the phonelines and take your calls with your thoughts on Bo Nix. Are the parts around Nix more to blame than Nix himself? Today's "Three Count" features Nikola Jokic coming in at number one on ESPN's list of the top 100 players in the NBA, previewing tonight's Cardinals and Seahawks Thursday Night Football matchup, and previewing the Ryder Cup teeing off tomorrow. Who will win more games this season between Colorado and Colorado State? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN's FPI for the Broncos projected win total, playoff chances and more. Are we overreacting to the Broncos losing two games in the final seconds of the game? Are the Broncos still alive to win the AFC west? What should the Broncos record be over the next 4 games to get themselves back in the AFC playoff picture? Does Jaxon Dart give the Giants a better chance at upsetting the Broncos than Russell Wilson? Today's "Three Count" includes the surprisingly low snap count for first round pick Jahdae Barron, two Broncos Ring of Famers being candidates for the pro football Hall of Fame in Rod Smith and Tom Nalen, and Michael Porter Jr. saying he spends $250 a day on Ubers in New York. We react to ESPN's list of the top 100 players in the NBA and where certain Nuggets landed on the list. With Jonas Valanciunas coming in at #87, will Jokic have the best backup center of his career? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their debate on Shedeur Sanders not wanting to be drafted by the Eagles or Ravens. Would being a backup for an elite franchise set up Shedeur better than being the backup in a chaotic franchise like Cleveland? We pivot to the Broncos and discuss the offenses' struggles. Why has Nix struggled with his accuracy this season? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Nix's misses on the three deep balls vs the Chargers. Today's "Three Count" features Russell Wilson getting benched in New York and most likely will not play vs the Broncos in week 7, Mike Gundy getting fired from Oklahoma State, and if Gundy would be a fit in Fort Collins if CSU moves on from Jay Norvell. Has the debate over who is the best basketball player in the world been settled after Jokic was voted by 19 of 20 NBA scouts and executives as the current best player? 

The guys are live in Golden from the Buffalo Rose for a Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the keys to victory are for the Broncos on Sunday as they play in their first AFC west game of the year. Is Sunday a "must win" game for the Broncos to win the division? Will Bo Nix utilize his legs more than we've seen so far this season? How will the absence of Evan Engram impact the Broncos offensive plans? Will Marvin Mims have the breakout performance we've been looking for all season? Zach explains why the Broncos should have the edge in the trenches. Today's "Three Count" features previewing the CSU and UTSA game on Saturday night, Josh Allen and the Bills winning 31-21 on Thursday Night Football last night, and Ralphie VII making her debut tomorrow night before the Colorado and Wyoming game. Our 9News Broncos insider joins the show to discuss Nik Bonitto and the pass rush getting home to Herbert, if Sunday is a must win game, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will react to Patrick Surtain's comments on his down game. How will Surtain be used against the Chargers? Will JK Dobbins get a bulk of the carries for his "revenge game"? Today's "Three Count" includes how the guys feel about college football expanding and playing more games oversees with Arizona State and Kansas announced to play in London in 2026 as part of the "Union Jack Classic", the Rockies historically bad run differential this season, and Dodgers' legend Clayton Kershaw announcing he will retire at the end of this MLB season. We react to Broncos special teams coach, Darren Rizzi's comments on the ending to last Sunday's game. Is Rizzi, the players or Sean Payton to blame for the field goal block penalty? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the latest health update on Evan Engram and Dre Greenlaw. How concerned would the guys be if the Broncos fall to 1-2 in Los Angeles this upcoming weekend? Would the guys take a 2-2 record over the next 4 Broncos games? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos defense struggling the previous 7 games. Has the Broncos coaching staff been flexible during games to make the proper adjustments? Today's "Three Count" features Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton's head-to-head record, Michael Malone joining ESPN's NBA countdown this season for pregame shows, and the quarterback injuries all over the NFL in only week 3. We hear from Jared Bednar from Avalanche media day today and his thoughts on Gabe Landeskog's health heading into the 2025/2026 season. Should the Avs ease Landeskog into his first full season in years or allow him to be "full go"? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the new outlook on the Colorado Buffaloes season. What do the guys make of the Buffs' new expected win total? We hear from Deion Sanders and his thoughts on CU's identity or lack thereof. How will the remaining schedule shake out for Colorado? We pivot to the Broncos and Zach shares the shocking stats for their defense in the last 7 games. Have we mismanaged expectations for what we thought would be an elite defense? Today's "Three Count" includes the Broncos poor record in one-score games since last season, CSU's Jay Norvell staying with Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi as his quarterback, and Tom Brady's conflict of interest of being a minority owner of the Raiders while calling NFL games for Fox. We react Sean Payton being named as one of the coaches for a flag football classic in Saudi Arabia next March. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Colts game yesterday. Although Bo Nix played better than a week ago, what criticism did the guys have for Nix? How much blame does Wil Lutz deserve with his missed field goal late in the game? Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos getting a "green light" in Joe Burrow going down with a toe injury that should have him miss the Bengals and Broncos game, the Chiefs starting 0-2 and in sole possession of the last place in the AFC west, and Arch Manning struggling vs UTEP over the weekend and getting booed by his home crowd. We react to the report that Shedeur Sanders turned down an opportunity to be drafted by the Ravens because he didn't want to sit behind Lamar Jackson. Was Shedeur being short sided when preferring the Browns over the Ravens because it gave him a "better chance to start"? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Colorado. We hear from Nick Saben and his thoughts on the quarterback competition going on at CU. Will Ryan Staub play well enough to keep Juju Lewis off the field for most of this season? What is the key for the Buffs to go into Houston and win? We pivot to the Broncos as they matchup up with a 1-0 Colts team on Sunday. How many carries will RJ Harvey get? Will we continue to see Tyler Badie? Between Pat Bryant and Jahdae Barron, which rookie will be featured more? Today's "Three Count" features Sean Payton's sterling record as a road favorite especially in Denver, the Packers dominant performance vs the Commanders last night on Thursday Night Football, and the guy's interest level in the Canelo Alveraz vs Terrence Crawford boxing match on Saturday night. Our 9News Broncos' insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the Broncos keys to success on Sunday, who will be the wide receiver two, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if the narrative around week 2 has changed from an easy win for the Broncos to a tough game after the Colts blew out the Dolphins in week 1. What were Sean Payton's thoughts on Daniel Jones' performance last week? We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on balancing being aggressive but not trying to do everything for the offense. Will Marvin Mims have a larger impact this weekend than we saw last week? Who will step up if Evan Engram is unable to play? Today's "Three Count" includes previewing the Packers and Commanders big Thursday Night Football matchup tonight, Houston's Willie Fritz comments on the Buffs playing three different quarterbacks last week, and the injury report from the Broncos practice today. Will we see more from Pat Bryant in week 1 after he did not make much of an impact in his NFL debut? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share an update on Dre Greenlaw and his participation in practice. Zach asks if we are any closer to knowing who the Broncos number two wide receiver is. How can the Broncos improve on their ability to stretch the field and take deep shots? We hear from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky and his thoughts on why Bo Nix threw the interceptions he did. How can Nix settle into a game and not "grip too tight"? Today's "Three Count" features the quarterback competition going on at Colorado State after they almost lost to Northern Colorado, RJ Harvey being nominated for the NFL's rookie of the week, and Jaguars coach saying to expect an uptick in defensive snaps for Travis Hunter. How impactful will Evan Engram's injury be to the Broncos offense? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the news of the day in the Broncos announcing Burnham Yards as their preferred location for the next stadium. How do the guys feel about their plans to include a retractable roof? What will the city do with the Broncos' old stadium? Zach shares all the details of the new proposed stadium including not using tax payer money for the project. Will the new stadium require "personal seat licenses"? Today's "Three Count" includes where the Broncos landed on the many outlets releasing power rankings after the first week of the season, JJ McCarthy leading the Vikings to a 4th quarter comeback win in his NFL debut, and if the guys would take Tyreek Hill here in Denver with all his headaches he's causing in Miami. Is the cold feud between Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets beginning to thaw out after we saw him thank Denver and the Nuggets in his Hall of Fame speech?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos week 1 game vs the Titans. The guys express their frustrations with Sean Payton leaning on the pass game too much, particularly in the first half. While Zach and Phil disagree with the move, we hear from Sean Payton and his explanation of why he decided to go for it on 4th down instead of kicking a field goal or punting. Today's "Three Count" features the Bills historic comeback vs the Ravens in a game of the year candidate, Russell Wilson struggling in his New York Giants debut, and the Chiefs in last place in the AFC west after their loss to the Chargers. We recap the wild weekend in Colorado college football including the Buffs quarterback competition. Should CU roll with Ryan Staub going forward?

The Drive is on the road for today's "Football Friday". In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the most anticipated week 1 game for the Broncos in a decade. How will Bo Nix look in week 1 after he struggled last year in his NFL debut? Will the Broncos run game be vastly improved from a season ago? Who has the biggest day on Sunday between the new additions to the offense in Engram, Dobbins and Harvey? What is more likely between a Sutton touchdown or a Bonitto sack? Today's "Three Count" includes Travis Hunter starting his journey as a two-way player in the NFL, Christain McCaffrey dealing with a lingering calf issue, and what's the most interesting game in the NFL this weekend outside of the Broncos, Bills and Ravens. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos will split touches between Dobbins and Harvey, the latest on Dre Greenlaw's health, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie take a dive into Nik Bonitto as he and the Broncos agreed to a huge contract extension today. We go back to the night Bonitto was drafted and revisit the emotional calls between George Paton and Bonitto. Does this extension solidify Paton as a great GM and will be here for years to come? Besides Bonitto, who benefits most from this extension? Today's "Three Count" features previewing the first game of the NFL season in the Eagles and Cowboys game, Bill Belichick banning New England Patriot scouts from North Carolina practices, and after we got duped weeks ago by a fake tweet, Amari Cooper is officially retiring from the NFL. We go week by week and guess what the betting spread will be for the Broncos. How often will they be the favorite and how often will they be the underdog?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie react to Sean Payton going on yet another national media outlet. Do the guys have a problem with all the media Payton has done this offseason? We hear Sean talk about Bo Nix, his team making a deep run in the playoffs, and almost becoming the head coach of the Raiders. We pivot to the Broncos announcing their captains for the 2025 season. All six captains from last year return as captain, with two new additions. What are the guy's thoughts on Dre Greenlaw not being named a captain? Today's "Three Count" includes Roger Goodell saying Taylor Swift as a Super Bowl halftime performer is a "maybe", Kyle Freeland and Rafael Devers getting into it last night after Dever hit a homerun and took his time running the bases, and "Streameast" being shut down after it generated 1.6 billion views last year. We dive into Pablo Torre's story, revealing that the Clippers were potentially circumventing the salary cap by paying Kawhi Leonard under the table. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Colorado Buffaloes as they fell in their season opener to Georgia Tech. How much blame does Pat Shurmur deserve for his play calling during the game? After the Buffs defense gave up over 300 yards on the ground, which side of the ball are the guys more concerned with going forward? We hear from Deion Sanders after the game and again today with his thoughts on not using the timeouts in specific situations at the end of the game. Today's "Three Count" features LSU impressing at Clemson and being in the national title conversation now, Alabama getting embarrassed at Florida State and looking like they lost their culture, and Bill Belichick getting routed in his college football debut. What do the guys make of Patrick Surtain being ranked as the 10th best player in the NFL top 100 list? Should the reigning defensive player of the year be ranked higher?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil revisit their conversation from earlier in the week regarding personal seat licenses and the surprise phone call Phil received about the topic. We pivot back to Nick Wright's comments on our morning show today. Does Wright have a point about Sean Payton talking too much? We then hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos needing to start the season fast. Today's "Three Count" features a debate about what the equivalent of the Micah Parsons trade would be for Denver sports and giving Lee Corso his flowers as he will make his final headgear pick on ESPN's College Gameday tomorrow morning. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Micah Parsons' contract impact Nik Bonitto's looming contract, the depth at inside linebacker, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Broncos next stadium potentially requiring personal seat licenses. We open up the phone lines and get Broncos Country's thoughts on possible PSL's. Will the Broncos lose their home field advantage and charm by pricing out many longtime fans? Today's "Three Count" features reports that Sam Ehlinger turned down opportunities to be on NFL 53-man rosters to be on the Broncos practice squad and learn under their coaches, Audric Estime joining the Eagles practice squad, and the Avalanche national television schedule this season. We react to Georgia Tech head coach's comments on Colorado ahead of their matchup this Friday. What are Brent Key's thoughts on the Buffs two quarterbacks and Key explains how he grew up a fan of Deion. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Colorado Buffaloes as they kick off their season on Friday night vs Georgia Tech. We also have breaking news as Ralphie VI has retired from running on the field before the game. We go week by week and react to ESPN's FPI predictions and evaluate the Buffs' chances of winning. We hear from Coach Prime and his plan for the Buffs starting quarterback. Will we see both Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis play on Friday night? Today's "Three Count" includes Sam Ehlinger being the final cut for the Broncos initial 53-man roster, Jarrett Stidham being ranked as the 7th best backup quarterback in the NFL, and roster moves around the NFL that relate to former Broncos. With the Broncos moving on from Devaughn Vele last week, we debate who the Broncos best value contract is. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos final preseason game over the weekend. What did the guys think of the Broncos starting offense? What more was Phil looking for from Nix? Has RJ Harvey not lived up to being selected in the second round and running back 2 for the Broncos? Should we be worried about Pat Bryant's non-impressive performance, especially after the Broncos traded Devaughn Vele? Today's "Three Count" features Bill Barnwell saying the Broncos could trade Demari Mathis for a 7th round pick, Javonte Williams taking a shot at the Broncos culture, and recapping week 0 in college football. How disappointed should John Franklin- Meyers be with the Broncos' unwillingness to negotiate a new contract? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos final preseason game and the three biggest storylines. Will first round pick Jahdae Barron play after missing practice earlier this week? Could the Broncos “showcase” Jaleel McLaughlin on Saturday to set up a trade elsewhere? Will Troy Franklin finish off his strong camp and preseason with an impressive performance? Today’s “Three Count” features former Bronco Greg Dulcich shinning with the Giants in preseason, the SEC adding a 9th conference game to their schedule as well as requiring their teams to play a high quality opponent non-conference game, and debating how long Russell Wilson will be the starter for the Giants. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Jahdae Barron will start in week 1, how much the starters will play tomorrow, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil listen to Sean Payton’s first comments on the Devaughn Vele trade. Was Payton’s choice to trade Vele a tough decision? The guys speculate who were the other teams interested in Vele. Was Vele ever going to be in Sean Payton’s vision? Will this move come back to bite the Broncos if Vele shines elsewhere? Today’s “Three Count” includes Von Miller calling Peyton Manning his GOAT for changing how the quarterback position is played, the Rockies shelling Shohei Ohtani in last night’s Rockies win over the Dodgers, and the news about bullets being shot into Andy Reid’s office at the Chiefs facility. With Colorado kicking off their season in 8 days, we discuss the Buffs best and worst case scenarios.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Athletic’s simulation for the NFL season and how it pertains to the Broncos and the AFC west. Has the hype surrounding the Broncos gone too far to where a 9-8 season would be looked at as very disappointing by many? Are we overlooking the many “green lights” the Broncos had last year? Can the Broncos have the same record as last season and lose in the first round of the playoffs but still have a good season? Today’s “Three Count” features if the Broncos are hiding Kyrese Rowan during preseason games to stache him on the practice squad, Shohei Ohtani hitting a homerun last night and starting on the mound tonight, and the Avalanche signing Victor Olofsson. We react to ESPN’s “way too early” NFL mock draft, in which the Broncos select, wide receiver, Jordan Tyson out of Arizona State.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down what they’ve seen from first round pick Jahdae Barron so far in preseason and training camp. What do the guys make of Sean Payton making Barron go out and earn his starting position? We hear from Sean Payton and Barron about what his role will be with the defense. Will the Broncos be able to come out the gates hot with both winning games and getting the run game established? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Rockies hot streak of winning 6 out of 7 games and 4 straight, Patrick Surtain being underrated and coming in at number 6 on the top 25 NFL players under the age of 25, and 5.1 million viewers for the Bears and Bills preseason game. We react to PFF’s grades for Broncos players in game 2 of the preseason.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos running back room after their performances on Saturday’s preseason game. Phil shares about getting cut from the Colts and how certain decisions he made led, most likely led to that result. Is Audric Estime still battling for a roster spot with the Broncos or should he be focused on impressing other teams around the league? Today’s “Three Count” features Sean Payton letting Davis Webb call offensive plays during the Broncos second preseason game, Jonah Elliss flashing on Saturday to earn more snaps, and Alex Palczewski struggling with penalties. Did Browns rookie Dillion Gabriel take a shot at Shedeur Sanders with his “competitors and entertains” quote? Is Gabriel jealous of all the attention Shedeur has received and then went and backed it up with playing well in the first preseason game?

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?