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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? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their heated debate on whether to consider this a "good year" for the Avalanche. We pivot to the Broncos as Sean Payton and the Broncos agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Denver until 2030. Why did they decide to give Payton an extension now, with two years left on his original deal? We hear from Payton on the length of the contract and his excitement for football, even at his age. Today's "Three Count" features Evan Engram continuing to have a good few weeks at Broncos OTAs, debating if Nathan MacKinnon was disrespected by coming in 3rd for the Hart Trophy, and the US kicking off their World Cup campaign tonight in Los Angeles. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the latest update on Jonothan Cooper's legal trouble, if this situation could lead to the Broncos parting ways with Cooper, and how the new Broncos ownership will handle this situation. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Broncos as they continue to work out at OTAs. We hear from Sean Payton about how his contract extension gives the players in the locker room consistency. What did Phil notice at practice today? Why were JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleaman absent from practice today? Will we continue to see an uptick in production from Evan Engram in the offense this season after a slow start to his time in Denver? How much has Bo Nix been involved during practice? Today's "Three Count" includes our reaction to one of the greatest NBA Finals games in history in which the Knicks came back from down 29 to win on a miraculous OG Anunoby tip-in, the Rockies going for a sweep today after beating the Cubs in two straight games, and previewing the World Cup that started today. We hear from Sean Payton about how bringing in Jaylen Waddle lifts the entire receiving room. Who will step up and be the number three receiver behind Waddle and Sutton? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the NBA Finals and the surge in attention and viewership. Zach points out how great of a place the NBA is in now, even with legends like LeBron James and Steph Curry on the final years of their careers. Will we ever call Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA again? Is Victor Wembanyama currently the best player in the world, and how would a championship impact that title? Will Jokic regain his three-point shot next season, after struggling in the playoffs? Today's "Three Count" features Warren Schaffer's comments on opposing teams taking over Coors Field, Altitude television changing their crew to call Nuggets games, and the guys making their picks for Game 4 in the NBA Finals tonight. Could Jarrett Stidham be a cut candidate this season? We debate if Mason Rudolph could be a better fit to back up Bo Nix with a crowded quarterback room in Pittsburgh? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos as we react to a hiccup in the Broncos' plans to move to Burnham Yard for their next stadium. Zach reads through the Denver Post's article detailing all the aspects of the new stadium that still need to be solved before construction starts next year. NBA Finals champion and former Colorado Buffalo, Derrick White, joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals, what it's like playing against Victor Wembanyama, and the shift towards defense in the NBA in recent years. Derrick shares about what makes Denver special to him and talks about his youth basketball camp he's hosting this summer. Today's "Three Count" includes all the obstacles the Broncos are facing with their potential new football stadium and district, and where Bo Nix and Patrick Surtain ranked in the NFL in merchandise sales. We react to the massive news that Brendan Sorsby will be allowed to play this season in college football, even after the news of Sorsby placing thousands of bets on college football. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their OTAs took place last week. When will we see Bo Nix throw with the Broncos as he recovers from his ankle procedures over the offseason? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on if he expects Patrick Mahomes to play in the season opener against the Broncos, the decision not to kick a field goal in the AFC Championship, and all the one-score games the Broncos won. Today's "Three Count" features us discussing the hail storm in the Denver metro area today, more reaction to Sean Payton's comments on Trey Wingo's podcast, and Kyle Freeland becoming the all-time leading pitcher in innings pitched in Rockies history. We react to Caleb Lohner going down with an injury and reportedly will miss OTA's and minicamp practices. How big of a deal is this for someone on the roster bubble, trying to transition from the practice squad to the active roster? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Aniello and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. We react to the news of the day, in Jonathan Cooper being arrested on domestic violence charges. Will this story bring any distractions to the Broncos locker room or organization? Why are there such wide-ranging opinions on the Broncos, where some have the Broncos as Super Bowl favorites and some have them as the 15th-best team in the league? Who is the biggest competition for the Broncos in the AFC? Today's "Three Count" features the Hurricanes coming back from down 2-0 to even the series with a 4-3 win in overtime, how much would it take for us to take a hockey puck to the face like Brayden McNabb did in last night's game, Aaron Judge going down with a stress fracture to his ribs, and previewing Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the latest with Jonathan Cooper, his first impressions of Jaylen Waddle in a Broncos jersey, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos OTA practice they were in attendance for today. How involved or not involved was Sean Payton as his role has changed to no longer being the play-caller? What did the guys make of Jaylen Waddle's first public practice with the Broncos? Is there a specific vision for how Waddle fits into this offense? We hear from Sean Payton on his initial thoughts on Jonah Coleman. Will Coleman's short and stout body frame translate well to the NFL? Is there a competition for the backup quarterback position, or is it Jarrett Stidham's job to lose? Today's "Three Count" includes the reports that the Broncos will not have a joint practice this preseason, the Knicks going into San Antonio and stealing Game 1, and discussing the Nuggets' paths forward to being competitive again. We break down Jonah Ellis' time at inside linebacker as the Broncos potentially change his position on the defense. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? Today's "Three Count" features more of Kiszla's criticisms of Nathan MacKinnon, the Rockies' hot streak of winning 4 of their last 5 games, and Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover for next season. We preview the NBA Finals, the ticket prices for each venue, and more. The guys share how they see the series going and predict their NBA champions. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil pivot off the Avalanche and to the Broncos as their OTA's are underway. After looking into the numbers, does Courtland Sutton have a case to be the number one receiver with the Broncos, even after the Jaylen Waddle trade? Have we underrated Sutton because of the changing coaches and quarterbacks in Denver and the up-and-down offenses during his tenure here? Who should be the number one option for the Broncos in 2026? Could the Broncos move on from Sutton next offseason to save cap space in 2027? Today's "Three Count" includes Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to be the President of Hockey in Nashville, Cale Makar coming in 2nd for the Norris Trophy, previewing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes tonight, and reacting to the College Football Playoff schedule for 2026-2027. We react to Mike Klis saying there could be a position battle at left guard between Ben Powers and recent draft pick Kage Casey. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the Avalanche and Nuggets rosters are and if they are still in championship windows. We pivot to the Broncos and debate what we are looking for the most in Broncos' OTA's tomorrow. Will newly acquired Jaylen Waddle flash? Will Davis Webb be more vocal in his new role? Where does the Broncos receiving room rank among the postion group in the NFL? Are Waddle and Sutton co-number-one options? Today's "Three Count" features Rockies prospect Ethan Holiday going down with a season-ending injury in the minor leagues, John Elway walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert over the weekend, and the Spurs beating the Thunder in OKC to move on to the NBA Finals. We react to Bill Simmons calling out Nuggets ownership to go out and pay Peyton Watson on top of keeping their other key players. Should the Kroenke's be willing to go into the 2nd apron in order to keep this Nuggets group together?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets before pivoting to the Broncos. We continue to react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? How much will a tougher schedule impact the team? Will we see the Broncos blowout teams in a way we didn't last season? Today's "Three Count" features an update on the land agreement for the Broncos' next stadium location at Burnham Yard, previewing Game 7 between the Thunder and the Spurs after a heated series, and breaking down the Colorado Eagles in the AHL Western Conference Final. Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Chris Simms' rankings of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. Where did Bo Nix land on the rankings? We go quarterback by quarterback and debate if Nix should be ahead or behind those individuals. Could Bo Nix be a top 10 quarterback after this season? We hear from Simms on why ranking Nix was so difficult with the limited sample size of two NFL seasons. Does Bo need to work on being more efficient and consistent? How much running will we see from Nix in year 3? Today's "Three Count" includes an all-time upset in tennis earlier today at the French Open, Shohei Ohtani doing Shohei Ohtani things by hitting a homerun and pitching 6 innings of no-hit ball last night, and previewing the Colorado and CSU announced game times and networks. We react to Von Miller making another plea to be a member of the Broncos again. Do the Broncos have a roster spot to use on Miller while they are in a championship window? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they look to fight off elimination in Game 4 tonight. Have the Avs mirrored the Nuggets in getting out-executed against a lesser team? Do the guys agree with Jared Bednar's decision to bench Scott Wedgewood and go with MacKenzie Blackwood? If the Avalanche lose tonight and get swept, will tonight be Bednar's final game as the Avs head coach? Have the Avs shown they are front-runners, and when times get tough, they aren't built for it? We go one-by-one and point out all the Avs players underachieving in this series. Today's "Three Count" includes the Knicks railroading their way to the NBA Finals and pushing their winning streak to 11 straight, if the Knicks have a chance against whoever wins the Western Conference, and a crazy stat with the most recent 4 teams to represent the East in the NBA Finals. We react to the reports that Nashville could be waiting to hire the Avs' Chris MacFarland as their next GM. Could the Avs lose their general manager to another organization over finances? 

In hour 2 of The Memorial Day edition of The Drive, John Davis and Chad Andrus debate which injury in Denver sports was the most impactful in derailing their team's championship hopes between Bo Nix, Cale Makar, and Aaron Gordon. Would the Nuggets have had a chance at winning a championship if Aaron Gordon were healthy? Would Bo Nix have led the Broncos to a Super Bowl if he hadn't missed the AFC Championship? Was Cale Makar the difference in the Avs being down 0-3 or being competitive in the series? How much did the coaches on each team help or hurt after each team sustained injuries? Today's "Three Count" features recapping the Spurs and Thunder as they go into game 5 in a 2-2 series stalemate, Princeton taking home the NCAA Men's Lacrosse championship, and previewing the Knicks and Cavaliers as New York looks to sweep the Eastern Conference Finals. Is trading Jamal Murray the best course of action for the Nuggets to become more flexible with the roster and also add youth and athleticism? 

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

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche after they fell in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. What is the panic level for the guys for the Avs to make the Stanley Cup Final? What are the guys' updated predictions for how the series will end? Will the Knights' goaltender, Carter Hart, be the difference maker in the series? We hear from Jared Bednar on the lack of execution from the Avs and point out all the missed opportunities from the Avalanche to score goals. Today's "Three Count" includes Erik Johnson calling his shot that either Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews will be on the Wild in the near future, the Avs hoisting Bernie to the ceiling of Ball Arena at the Avs game last night, and the litany of injuries suffered in last night's Thunder and Spurs game. We react to Bleacher Report naming Aaron Gordon as the 5th most realistic trade target in the NBA this offseason. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they start the Western Conference Final tonight. Will the Avs take advantage of their championship window and win their second Stanley Cup in the last 5 years? Will the Avs' depth continue to be as successful as we saw in the first two rounds of the playoffs? We discuss when we will see Cale Makar in this series, as it was announced earlier today that he will not play in Game 1. Which team will have the edge at goal tender? Should we respect the Golden Knight's average regular season? Today's "Three Count" features Nashville officially being named the host of the Super Bowl in 2030, previewing Game 2 between the Thunder and Spurs tonight, and Aaron Rodgers announcing this will be his final season in the NFL. After seeing all the success from Kroenke-owned sports teams, we debate if ownership needs to be more hands-off. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on the Nuggets and if they have been left behind in the Western Conference. We pivot to the Broncos and hear Dr. Chao on Patrick Mahomes' ACL recovery. Will Mahomes be able to extend plays in the early part of the season? Will the Chiefs rely on the run game more than usual after signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to a big contract this offseason? We react to the news of Rashee Rice violating his probation and being ordered to spend 30 days in jail. Today's "Three Count" includes Shedeur Sanders in a quarterback battle with Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, the Canadians taking down the Sabers in Game 7 to move onto the ECF, and previewing tonight's Game 1 between the Knicks and Cavaliers. We debate if the Rockies should be interested in trading Mickey Moniak as he's having one of the best seasons in the NL. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their schedule. What does Phil make of the Broncos' first 6 games of the season? How much room for error will Davis Webb have as a first-time play caller? Will Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix be ready to play in their Monday Night Football matchup in week 1? Phil goes through the Broncos' schedule and picks every game. Today's "Three Count" features Phil recapping his vacation in Hawaii, Zach recapping his weekend, and previewing the NBA Conference Finals, which kick off tonight with the Thunder hosting the Spurs. Are the Spurs and Thunder the next great NBA rivalry? Will SGA receiving his MVP award tonight inspire Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to pull off an upset in Game 1?

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

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish their conversation on the Broncos' schedule in 2026. Are the Broncos in for regression after going 14-3 last year? We pivot back to the Avalanche as they came from behind to close out the Wild in Game 5 last night. After the Avs showed off their depth in last night's win, the guys debate if this is the deepest Avs team we have seen in the Nathan MacKinnon era. The guys give Chris MacFarland his credit for the in-season trades he made, which are showing up huge in the playoffs. We hear from Jared Bednar on what his message was to the locker room to come back after a shaky first period. Today's "Three Count" includes the Rockies also coming back from down 3 to win yesterday behind Mickey Moniak's impressive performance, James Harden and the Cavs coming back from down 9 to win in Detroit, and Zach's parenting conundrum with his son cussing at the age of 7. Who should we be rooting for in the Ducks and Golden Knights series to be the opponent for the Avalanche in the Western Conference Final? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Broncos and what we know about their schedule so far. We take a quick detour in the conversation to discuss the Nuggets not conducting a full search for the coaching and front office openings last year, and how poor their practice facility is. We return to discussing the Broncos and the pattern of the team's slow starts the past three seasons under Sean Payton. Zach shares the NFL history of how important it is for Sean Payton to win a Super Bowl in the next two seasons. Today's "Three Count" features the Vikings being interested in Broncos assistant general manager Reed Burckhardt for their general manager vacancy, the Rockies getting a close-up look at Paul Skeens after he struck out 10 batters in yesterday's game, and Dylan Harper going off in the Western Conference Semifinals for the Spurs as a rookie. Does Sean Payton have a new "pet cat" in Caleb Lohner after he popped out at Broncos rookie minicamp last week? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their huge win in Game 4 last night. Can anyone beat the Avalanche if they are playing their best hockey? What went into Jared Bednar's decision to start MacKenzie Blackwood, and who will he start in Game 5? What did the guys make of Josh Manson's double minor when punching with the end of the stick in his hand? Is Manson a dirty player? Did the Avs need an "enforcer"? Will the Avs close out their first playoff series at home for the first time in 18 years? Today's "Three Count" includes new Broncos TE Justin Joly being listed by ESPN as a non-first round pick that will make an impact in their rookie season and Avs' general manager Chris MacFarland being named a finalist for the NHL's General Manager of the Year Award. The guys debate if George Paton will outlast Sean Payton in the Broncos organization after Paton signed a 5-year contract extension last week. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James continue their conversation on the Nuggets and Josh Kroenke labeling himself as the "Chief Culture Officer". Did Kroenke not set the expectation of the Nuggets as a championship or bust team? We pivot to the Broncos and discuss Sean Payton's update on Bo Nix's ankle. Will Nix be ready to roll for the Broncos' offseason program? Is there reason to be concerned with Nix's ankles moving forward? Today's "Three Count" features a look around the NHL and NBA playoffs, both the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers getting swept in the second round of their playoff runs, and our reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results. We dive back into the Avalanche and their disappointing Game 3 loss on Saturday. Did the Avs let the Wild back in the series with their win? Do the Avalanche have the right leadership to refocus and have a better approach in Game 4? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets as their ownership, front office, and head coach spoke today. We hear from Josh Kroenke and his thoughts on Aaron Gordon's health. How concerning has Gordon's lack of availability been the past two seasons? How much will finances and ducking below the tax factor into the Nuggets' moves this offseason? What did the guys make of Kroenke saying everything is on the table besides trading Jokic? Will the Nuggets "run it back" for the 2026-2027 season? Has Kroenke shown that he is willing to spend money on the organization off the court? Today's "Three Count" features what the guys are looking for at the Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend and Pat McAfee hopping on the Avs bandwagon. Our 9News Broncos' insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss George Paton signing a contract extension with the Broncos, if Paton has more power today than he did a few years ago, and what he is looking for at rookie minicamp. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish up their conversation on what the Broncos' most difficult road game this season is. We pivot to the Nuggets as their "brass" will all speak tomorrow at the end of the season press conferences. What are the guys looking to hear from Nuggets ownership, executives, and the head coach? Do the Nuggets still have an optimistic future, just three seasons after winning a championship? How will finances impact the Nuggets' roster moves this offseason? Do the Nuggets have any other option besides trading Jamal Murray to reshape their roster? Today's "Three Count" includes Michael Porter Jr. saying he felt like a hater when rooting for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gary Bettman claiming the NHL playoff model is working really well, and Russell Wilson weighing his options between the Jets or network television. NHL Network Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss if the Avalanche series is over after the Avs took games 1 and 2, the goaltender controversies for both teams in the series, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their win last night to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Wild. We look back at the history of when any NHL team takes a 2-0 lead, as well as the Wild's history when trailing 0-2. Is this series already over or do the Avs need to keep their foot on the gas? How big was Scott Wedgewood bouncing back after a tough Game 1? The guys give Marty Necas his credit after having an incredible playoff through the first 6 games. We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the criticism of Necas in the past. Today's "Three Count" features a preview of the Rockies and Mets game tonight as the Rockies have been on a losing skid, previewing tonight's playoff games in the NBA with Joel Embiid ruled out for Game 2, and EJ Warner accepting a rookie camp invite with the Broncos. We react to ESPN's rankings of every Big 12 team's offseason. Where did Colorado land on the rankings, and how do the guys feel about the Buffs heading into the 2026 season?