The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Nuggets and Timberwolves game tonight. Will the Nuggets be able to finally exercise their demons and get a win over Minnesota. Will Jamal Murray be able to outperform Anthony Edwards and NAW? Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton and George Paton’s comments on this draft class of running backs. Did we get a hint at the Broncos plan to select a running back in the second round of the NFL draft? The guys react to Colorado’s projected win total and if 6.5 wins is a fair expectation for the team. Will Colorado be starting a true freshman or the veteran transfer quarterback from Liberty? We hear from Nuggets coach Michael Malone and his thoughts on why the Nuggets have struggled against the Twolves. Should the Nuggets consider the Timberwolves their rival and embrace the physicality of the games?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Talanoa Hufanga and what he brings to the Broncos defense. University of Colorado Athletic Director, Rick George joins the show to discuss the change in CU since Dieon Sanders became the head coach of the football team, how NIL and revenue share works in the current day of college athletics, what went into the decision to change Folsom Field to turf, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos being allowed to wear their throwback uniforms four times in 2025, the Browns owner calling the Deshaun Watson trade a swing and a miss, and the NBA suspending Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid after their fight with the Pistons. After another tough outing from the Rockies bullpen, Zach questions if this issue can be fixed moving forward and if the Rockies will be above .500 this season after a 1-3 start to the season.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the rule changes coming to the NFL this season. How will the new kickoff and overtime rules impact the Broncos? Should the “tush push” have been banned moving forward? Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton and George Paton’s comments on this draft class of running backs. Did we get a hint at the Broncos plan to select a running back in the second round of the NFL draft? Phil explains why he is so high on North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton and why the Broncos should take him with their first-round pick. The guys react to Colorado’s projected win total and if 6.5 wins is a fair expectation for the team. Will Colorado be starting a true freshman or the veteran transfer quarterback from Liberty? We hear from Nuggets coach Michael Malone and his thoughts on why the Nuggets have struggled against the Twolves. Should the Nuggets consider the Timberwolves their rival and embrace the physicality of the games?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Nuggets as they gear up to play Minnesota tonight. Will Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. be able to match the Wolves physicality and effort level? We revisit our conversation with University of Colorado’s Athletic Director, Rick George. What has the transformation of the Colorado football program looked like up close for Rick George? What are the expectations for Colorado football, moving forward? Rick explains what NIL and revenue share looks like in 2025 in collegiate athletes. It’s a “hot take Tuesday” and the guys share their hot takes of the week. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Will the Nuggets be able to snap their losing streak to the Timberwolves tonight?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the update on Courtland Sutton’s looming extension. What would be considered “good faith and a fair contract extension”? We have new details on the Dre Greenlaw signing for the Broncos. Why did Greenlaw decide to sign with the Broncos despite a bigger contract being offered by San Francisco? Will Greenlaw be the leader of the Broncos defense? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Dre Greenlaw honoring his commitment to the Broncos despite the 49ers trying to come in at the last second and sign him. Will it be beneficial for the Broncos to have former 49ers up the middle of the Broncos defense? With Deion Sanders’ new contract, Zach and Phil compare Sanders expectations to the other top line coaches around the country. Will Coach Prime be able to overcome the turnover of his roster and continue winning with a new quarterback?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Greg Penner’s most recent comments on the Broncos new stadium. Will the new stadium have a dome, retractable roof or fully open air? What cities are Broncos ownership looking at for locations for the new stadium? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos free agency signing of Evan Engram. With the signing of Engram, do the Broncos have any weaknesses on offense? Is it fair to have playoff expectations for the Broncos in year two of Bo Nix? Today’s “Three Count” features Sam Ehlinger signing with the Broncos to replace Zach Wilson as QB3, the controversy of Bud Black pulling Kyle Freeland after 6 innings on Opening Day, and DU advancing to the Frozen Four after beating the number 1 team in the country over the weekend. We have yet another video of Gabe Landeskog skating at Avalanche practice, but does this mean Landy will return to the ice in a game for the Avs?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro to discuss the Rockies bullpen blowing yet another great game from their starting pitcher. The conversation shifts to the Broncos potential new stadium and the possible locations of the new stadium. Where would Broncos Country like to see the new stadium get constructed? Zach and Phil react to new details on the Dre Greenlaw’s decision to sign with the Broncos. Why did Greenlaw decide to sign with the Broncos despite a bigger contract being offered by San Francisco? Will Greenlaw be the leader of the Broncos defense? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the signing of Greenlaw and all the work that went into the move, behind the scenes. Will Greenlaw be able to stay healthy during his time in Denver? With Deion Sanders’ new contract, Zach and Phil compare Colorado’s expectations to the other top line programs around the country. Will Coach Prime be able to overcome the turnover of his roster and continue winning with a new quarterback?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Greg Penner’s most recent comments on the Broncos new stadium. Will the new stadium have a dome, retractable roof or fully open air? What cities are Broncos ownership looking at for locations for the new stadium? Will the new ownership be able to fit a whole stadium district around downtown Denver? We hear from Sean Payton and his excitement for Evan Engram to be a part of the Broncos offense. We have yet another video of Gabe Landeskog skating at Avalanche practice, but does this video mean Landy will return to the ice in a game for the Avs? Will Gabe be ready to play at playoff speed in a few weeks? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the news of Deion Sanders signing a massive extension with the University of Colorado. We pivot to Shedeur Sanders and speculate where he will be selected in the NFL draft. Zach and Phil take a deeper dive into Coach Prime’s extension with CU and what this means for the outlook of the program. It’s Rockies Opening Day and the guys preview the Rockies 2025 season. What progress are the guys looking for from the Rockies? The Nuggets have one of their easiest games of the season, on paper, but will they be able to blow out the Jazz tonight? Will the Nuggets be able to give their players like Jokic and MPJ, proper rest tonight?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the news of Coach Prime signing a record-breaking contract extension with CU. Did Deion deserve this massive extension and to become the fourth highest paid coach in college football? What are the expectations for Prime during the life of this new contract? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if the Broncos will bring in a veteran wide receiver, when the Broncos will have contract extensions with their eligible players, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features the changing dynamic between Courtland Sutton and the Broncos, CU trading in their real grass for a turf field, and a minor league baseball team introducing the “float your goat” which is a hot dog, peppers, onions, bacon, mustard and goat milk. Zach shares his experience from sitting on the glass last night for the Avalanche big win over the Kings.