The Drive

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 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to breakdown what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. The guys speak to the emphasis the coaching staff put on the running game today at practice. Zach shares his conspiracy theory that Payton told Gruden about how much he likes RJ Harvey. Zach and Phil explain how much Jarrett Stidham has impressed them so far in camp. Who will be the captains for the 2025 Broncos? We preview the Cardinals as they head to Denver for a joint practice and preseason game number 2 this week. What key matchups will we be looking for out at practice? We hear from Broncos DC Vance Joseph and what he is looking for from his defense.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate of Bo Nix is a better quarterback than Kyler Murray. Why has the Broncos offense and Bo Nix struggled more in year 2 than in year 1? Has Sean Payton been putting too much pressure on Bo Nix? Has Sean Payton become more measured in his praise and public expectations for his team? The guys debate if Nik Bonitto should participate in this week’s joint practice and preseason game. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’ Will Petersen joining the show to discuss how the Broncos running back room will shake out and what the biggest factor will be when deciding cuts.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie recapping what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. The guys share about how hands on Sean Payton was today in coaching up the wide receivers. We compare and contrast the two Broncos quarterbacks from today’s practice. With Bo Nix having the starting quarterback job secured, has this unlocked Jarrett Stidham to play worry free and take risks? Is Tyler Badie on his way of earning the Broncos third running back position? We react to Nik Bonitto making the NFL’s top 100 list, coming in at number 38. Has this honor earned Bonitto even more money on his future contract extension with the Broncos?

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 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie continue to break down what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. The guys share about how hands on Sean Payton was today in coaching up the wide receivers and situational football. Is Tyler Badie on his way of earning the Broncos third running back position? We compare and contrast the two Broncos quarterbacks from today’s practice. With Bo Nix having the starting quarterback job secured, has this unlocked Jarrett Stidham to play worry free and take risks? Veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss James’ takeaways from Saturday’s preseason game, Nik Bonitto being ranked in the top 40 on the NFL’s top 100 players list, and how Sean Payton will handle playing the starters throughout the rest of preseason.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie continue to react to what they saw out at Broncos training camp this week. How important are the rest of the Broncos preseason games for selecting who makes the final roster and who doesn’t? How will the Broncos deal with cutting players in a full running back room? What do each of the Broncos wide receivers bring to the table? Richie shares about the Broncos punter, Jeremy Crawshaw bouncing back after a tough game on Saturday. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Bo Nix’s struggles so far in camp while Jarrett Stidham has been on fire.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos disappointing preseason game from their starters over the weekend. Phil explains how RJ Harvey can improve in the Broncos new running scheme. Did the Broncos starters overlook the game knowing they were facing the 49ers backups? Was Sean Payton right to be disappointed with his team’s performance? Zach and Phil give Nik Bonitto his flowers after a dominant performance on Saturday.

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 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the updated depth chart for the Browns quarterbacks. We pivot back to the Broncos and analyze their first preseason game. Did the Broncos starters overlook the game knowing they were facing the 49ers backups? Should Sean Payton be disappointed with his team’s performance? Can the Broncos use their game as a wakeup call to be better vs Arizona next week? What do the guys make of the 49ers opening drive, tearing up the Broncos defense? Did Nik Bonitto go out and prove his success from last year will continue into this year?