The Drive | Hour 3 | 07.16.26

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets' win total coming out at 49.5. Will the Nuggets still be a top 4 team in the West next season? How many teams in the West have gotten better while the Nuggets stay the same or have gotten worse? Is Nuggets ownership willing to go into the luxury tax again this season? We react to ESPN ranking the top safeties in the NFL and the Broncos duo of Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga being absent from the list. Phil explains what each of Jones and Hufanga bring to this Broncos defense. Are these guys in the Broncos' long-term vision? Will they receive contract extensions? We react to Bleacher Report suggesting the Broncos should consider trading Riley Moss now, while his value is at its highest. Could Jahdae Barron step into Moss's role as cornerback two? Zach voices his concerns with the Avalanche heading into the 2026/2027 season. How close is the Avs window to closing with their roster being the oldest in the NHL? 

“The Drive” is an iconic sports-talk radio show in Denver history featuring some of the most entertaining personalities to ever crack a microphone over the years. The current iteration of “The Drive” is hosted by Zach Bye, who brings years of radio experience and unmatched authenticity to the program each day. His partner, Phillip Lindsay, is the embodiment of our city. Phil grew up in Denver, starring at running back for Denver South High School. He went on to break records at the University of Colorado, before becoming a Pro Bowler with the Denver Broncos. Phil’s energy and enthusiasm matched with Zach’s passion and precision creates Denver’s can’t miss show on your drive home, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekday afternoons!