The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Sean Payton’s different attitude at today’s first press conference vs last year’s and Drew Brees mentoring Bo Nix. Zach and Phil share about the seriousness they saw from the Broncos today and compare it to previous championship teams in Denver and contrast it to the past decade of Broncos teams. We saw Courtland Sutton out at practice today… kind of. Phil explains why we didn’t see Sutton participate in team drills and only individual drills. Was Sean Payton aware that Sutton didn’t participate in team drills? The guys reminisce on past Broncos to “hold in” during camp.

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 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix’s betting stat over/unders. Zach explains why he loves Nix to eclipse 3,400 passing yards in his second season. Will Nix follow up his touchdown total of 29 last year with more this season? We saw Courtland Sutton out at practice today… kind of. We saw Sutton participate in individual drills but not team drills, will this continue until Sutton receives a new contract? Zach explains why he thinks Sean Payton might not have been aware that Sutton didn’t participate in team drills. When will we hear from Courtland Sutton? Zach and Phil believe the Broncos were interested in Stephon Diggs during the offseason and that they wouldn’t be surprised if they circle back for a veteran wide receiver in Keenan Allen.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton sharing that Bo Nix went and visited Drew Brees over the off season. How do the national expectations in 2025 impact the Broncos preparations for the season compared to last year when many did not believe the Broncos would be a playoff team? What do the guys make of 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. How important is the depth chart this early into the season? What do we make of Jahdae Barron starting at the second outside cornerback over Riley Moss? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss Sean Payton’s answer to how he has improved as a coach and play caller this offseason.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. Phil explains what the early parts of training camp are like, if Greg Penner should have spoken to the media today, and the ridiculous quarterback competition the Broncos held last year. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos training camp position battles and if RJ Harvey and JK Dobbins is the biggest battle. How will the rest of the running back room round out? Will first round draft pick Jahdae Barron have the opportunity to be the second outside cornerback with Patrick Surtain? Will Drew Sanders finally make the impact we were hoping for when he was drafted? Phil shares his player he thinks can be a surprise cut.

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 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on potential future Broncos Ring of Famers. What would Courtland Sutton have to accomplish to earn that honor?  Phil shares what he thinks are the biggest positional battles for the Broncos as they start training camp this week. Who will come out as the starting running back and who will be on the outside looking in for the running back room? We see a surprise cut from training camp every year and Zach and Phil share their top candidates to not make the roster. Could there be injuries that prevent veteran players from making the 53-man roster? We react to Bomani Jones’ comments on Bo Nix and his doubts about Nix. Did people write off Nix as a franchise quarterback too early?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos biggest story lines this summer. What will be the Broncos identity this season? How will the Broncos looking for new contract handle training camp tomorrow? Who will be the Broncos number two receiver, and could they bring in someone that’s not on the team right now? Zach counters Phil’s idea of bringing in Keenan Allen with his concerns over the finances and if paying both Allen and Sutton would be the smart move for the Broncos wide receiver room. How much would the guys be willing to pay Keenan Allen to join the team and does he give them a better chance at winning the Super Bowl? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the new view for Broncos fans at training camp and which Broncos can build on their legacy the most this season.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Richie and Danny. The guys discuss the Broncos running back dynamics. Will JK Dobbins be able to stay healthy throughout the year? Will RJ Harvey step onto the field as a rookie and take the starting job? Zach and Phil recap Zach’s golf vacation in Canada and previews the Broncos training camp schedule. Will Courtland Sutton show up for training camp without a new contract extension? Could we see Noah Fant re-join the Broncos after being released by the Seahawks today? Would Fant be able to do the heavy lifting that a backup tight end typically does? Does Kansas City’s George Karlaftis’ contract provide a model for what Nik Bonitto’s contract will look like?

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.