The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Aniello cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the low ratings for both the NBA and NHL Finals. Have these sports decreased in quality or are networks doing a poor job of promoting the sports? Zach and Aniello question if we have yet another clue of the new site for the Broncos next stadium. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver? With massive trades underway in the NBA, is it time for Nuggets fans to be concerned that the team has still yet to announce their general manager? Will the Nuggets have a GM in place by the time the NBA draft comes around? Announcements for Olympic hockey rosters came out over the weekend, and the guys are nervous about Gabe Landeskog being named to the Swedish 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 3 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello continue their conversation on Caitlin Clark and how she compares to popular athletes throughout history and growing their respective sports. Should she be in the same conversation with athletes like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, etc.? Do we have yet another clue of the new site for the Broncos next stadium. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver? With massive trades underway in the NBA, is it time for Nuggets fans to be concerned that the team has still yet to announce their general manager? Are the Nuggets fumbling the Nikola Jokic prime? Announcements for Olympic hockey rosters came out over the weekend, and the guys are nervous about Gabe Landeskog being named to the Swedish team. Should the organization allow Landeskog to play during the three week Olympic break?

In hour 4 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? How much would the guys be willing to pay Sutton and where should he stack up with all wide receivers salaries in the NFL? With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, is now the time to sign Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto to big contracts? The guys debate if Caitlin Clark has become the most popular athlete in all of sports under the age of 30. We wrap up the show with the reports of Broncos ownership purchasing a large plot of land off of I-25 and 6^th. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil discussing yesterday’s 100 holes of golf for Zach. Zach shares a funny story about his interaction with former Bronco Justin Simmons. Are we sure Courtland Sutton and the Broncos are on the right track to signing a contract extension? Zach shares why he believes there might be a snag in contract talks and maybe that’s why Sutton hasn’t spoken to the media recently. We react to Russell Westbrook declining his player option with the Nuggets for next season. Should the Nuggets circle back and give him a higher value contract? Is Jalen Pickett capable of stepping into the backup point guard role? Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both made 1^st team in the NHL, but this honor feel hollow with the lack of playoff success? Who is the best “defender” in Denver between Cale Makar and Pat Surtain?

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 2^nd 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 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Can we bounce back after a rough 1-3 performance from last week? The guys look back at their time at Broncos minicamp and OTA’s. Which Bronco took the biggest step forward from last season? Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both made 1^st team in the NHL, but this honor feel hollow with the lack of playoff success? Who is the best “defender” in Denver between Cale Makar and Pat Surtain? Are we sure Courtland Sutton and the Broncos are on the right track to signing a contract extension? Zach shares why he believes there might be a snag in contract talks and maybe that’s why Sutton hasn’t spoken to the media recently.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back on what they’ve learned the past three weeks out at Broncos practices. Zach shares a funny story about his interaction with former Bronco Justin Simmons and waking up in Stokley’s basement. Will Bo Nix be in complete control of the offense this season? How do the guys feel about starters participating in preseason games? Zach gets a parking ticket live on air. Is Jahdae Barron one of the more underrated Broncos first round picks in recent years? We react to Russell Westbrook declining his player option with the Nuggets for next season. If the Nuggets don’t circle back and give Westbrook a new contract, how much would they miss his contributions? We wrap up the show with the Penners and Kroenke’s “arms race” for land and building around their respective stadiums/arenas.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie live from Todd Creak Golf course. The guys react to Sean Payton holding a full practice today instead of a “field day”. Is this a sign of how serious Sean is taking the off season and how much potential he see’s this season? What were the guys impressions of JK Dobbins meeting with the media yesterday. Did Dobbins have other suiters before deciding to sign with the Broncos? The guys debate who should/will be the Broncos number two receiver this season with many guys in the mix for the role? Who would be the best case scenario for the Broncos to step into the number two receiver role?

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 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie debate who will be impacted most from the addition of JK Dobbins. Who will be the Broncos third running back this season? We react to the Rockies walk-off win vs the Giants. Will the Rockies have another win streak at any point this season? We pivot back to the Broncos and dive into what each Broncos running back brings to the field. The Avalanche are heading into the offseason and there are reports suggesting members of the Avs could be on the move via trade. Who would the guys like to see traded out of the organization and who would the guys want to see return? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss KSE acquiring sole ownership of the area surrounding of Ball Arena.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie are joined by Brandon Stokley as he finishes up his 100 holes of golf. Stoke shares about his and Zach Bye’s time out on the course today. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on this being the best defense he has ever coached. Phil and Richie react to ESPN’s list of the next wave of college football contenders. Where did CU land on the list and where did they rank among Big 12 teams? Will CU be able to compete with the top of college football with their financial restrictions? We wrap up the show with asking where Cale Makar ranks among all time defenseman with his most recent award he won.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what the snap distribution for the running backs will look like now with the addition of JK Dobbins. Will the Broncos offense struggle during training camp because of the greatness the team has on defense? We have an update on the Broncos stadium search with reports they have bought land south of downtown Denver. Will this be the new site for the Broncos and how would Broncos Country feel about the location? With the NBA draft and free agency approaching, the guys share how worried they are about the Nuggets still not filling their general manager position. Have the Nuggets been conducting interviews for the position?

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 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their thoughts on what they saw out at Broncos minicamp today. Will we have to adjust our opinions of the Broncos offense during training camp, as they are going up one of the best defenses in the NFL in the Broncos defense? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on JK Dobbins. Will Dobbins be the starter for the Broncos out of the gate? What will be the role of the third running back on the team? We have an update on the Broncos stadium search with reports they have bought land south of downtown Denver. Will this be the new site for the Broncos and how would Broncos Country feel about the location? With the NBA draft and free agency approaching, the guys share how worried they are about the Nuggets still not filling their general manager position. Have the Nuggets been conducting interviews for the position?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their biggest takeaways from their time out at Broncos minicamp today. Should the Broncos host a full practice tomorrow or has the team earned a “field day”? The guys detail how dominant the Broncos defense was at practice and how great they can be this season. How did the offensive weapons look out at practice? What will the Broncos cornerback depth chart look like between Moss, Barron and McMillian? Have the Broncos and Courtland Sutton hit a speed bump in their contract extension negotiations? We wrap up the show with Zach sharing a funny story of watching Broncos owner Greg Penner giving Patrick Surtain golf swing advice.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the breaking news of JK Dobbins officially signing with the Denver Broncos. How does the addition of Dobbins impact the other running backs in the position room? Will Dobbins step straight into the starting running back role? The guys are coming straight from Broncos minicamp and sharing their biggest takeaways from today’s practice. Would it be surprising if Riley Moss starts over first round draft pick, Jahdae Barron? Are the Broncos building an organization that attracts veteran talent with the signings of Engram, McGlinchy and more over the past few seasons? Will the Buffs be able to compete in the changing landscape of college football? Zach shares the comments made from AD Rick George and how the university plans to reach the $20.5 million in revenue share and make tough decisions.

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 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil coming straight from Broncos minicamp, share their biggest takeaways from today’s practice. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix in the redzone today and on the rumors of JK Dobbins signing with the team. How does the addition of JK Dobbins impact the Broncos ability to run the ball? With the NBA draft just around the corner, is it time to be concerned about the Nuggets still not having a general manager? Does having a player’s coach, new ownership, and a young emerging quarterback allow the Broncos to attract veteran talent like Evan Engram and Mike McGlinchy over the past few seasons? Will the Buffs be able to compete in the changing landscape of college football? Zach shares the comments made from AD Rick George and how the university plans to reach the $20.5 million in revenue share and make tough decisions.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their biggest takeaways from their time out at Broncos minicamp today. Should we be concerned with Devaughn Vele not being in attendance and Hufanga not participating today? Would it be surprising if Riley Moss is starting over first round pick, Jahdae Barron? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Riley Moss and how Patrick Surtain is coaching up the other corner backs. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss what we are most looking forward to tomorrow at Broncos minicamp and if JK Dobbins will be in uniform and participating.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos running back room. After trying out multiple running backs in 2024, will we finally have an answer at the position after the 2025 season? Zach and Phil ask if the Broncos are already Bo Nix’s team. We react to Mike McGlinchy’s comments praising Nix and his traits that have allowed him to step in and lead this team. Phil shares why he still isn’t ready to pronounce the Broncos as “Bo’s team”. College sports changed forever after the courts have ruled that universities can pay up to $20.5 million for their athletes across all their sports. Will Colorado be able to keep up with the top football school across the country with paying their athletes?

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 3^rd ranked guard from PFF. Where does Meinerz rank among George Paton’s best draft pick?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if the Nuggets are doing something that makes them uncomfortable. Are the Nuggets doing a full blown search for their next general manager? Will the Nuggets land on Ben Tenzer or an external candidate? Are the Broncos already Bo Nix’s team? We react to Mike McGlinchy’s comments praising Nix and his traits that have allowed him to step in and lead this team. Phil shares why he still isn’t ready to pronounce the Broncos as “Bo’s team”. Is there an argument for another player to be the leader of the Broncos, or are the only options Bo Nix and Sean Payton? We have an update on Deion Sanders as he has been sidelined for health reasons. With changes coming to college athletics and paying player, will CU be able to keep up with top schools across the country?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos mandatory minicamp this week. 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? With the news of Nick Chubb signing with the Texans, will the Broncos circle back to sign JK Dobbins? After trying out multiple running backs in 2024, will we finally have an answer at the position after the 2025 season? How comfortable would the guys be going into the season with the running back room, as is? We react to Quinn Meinerz being the 3^rd ranked guard from PFF. Where does Meinerz rank among George Paton’s best draft pick? We wrap up the show with the Nuggets and wondering if they will be hiring Ben Tenzer as their next general manager or go with an external candidate.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Logan O’Connor’s news of another hip surgery. Who could be trade candidates for the Avalanche this offseason? Zach and Will breakdown the Broncos wide receiver room and debate who will be a consistent number two option behind Courtland Sutton. Could Troy Franklin be a solid number two receiver or not make the final roster? We breakdown the incredible game one of the NBA Finals last night. We have an update on the Mikko Rantanen saga and his time in Carolina. Did Mikko do Carolina a favor by telling them he wouldn’t sign an extension with them so they could turn around and trade him away?