The Drive

Hour 1 of the Drive gets into the Broncos building for “Phase 2” of OTA’s. What caught Zach’s attention? We have an update on Courtland Sutton, how are the guys expecting this situation to be resolved? Phil and Zach differ on KCP’s future in Denver, will he “run it back” in Denver or go for the bigger money in free agency?

Hour 2 of The Drive dives into the forecast for the Broncos season. Where do the Broncos rank in offensive weapons compared the rest of the NFL? Phil and Zach get into a heated debate on who the Broncos starting QB will be to start the season. Today’s “Three Count” includes the surging Rockies after winning 2 out of 3 vs the Phillies, a local QB getting an opportunity in the CFL, and some CU players gambling in the locker room. We wrap up hour 2, honoring Bill Walton and his connection to Nikola Jokic.

Hour 3 of The Drive kicks off with the news of a former Bronco facing a lawsuit, Zach fills us in with the details. With “Phase 2” of Broncos training camp underway, what are the guys focusing on? Could we be seeing the end of the NFL’s OTA’s? What’s the latest on Courtland Sutton skipping OTA’s? What is Sutton looking for from the Broncos? Could we be seeing the last of KCP in a Nuggets uniform? Why Zach believes so. If KCP is on his way out of Denver, where are his potential landing spots?

Hour 4 of The Drive digs into the hierarchy of the Broncos QB room. Is Bo Nix ready to be “the guy” from week 1? Will/should Nix be “handed” the starting job? What is the ceiling of this Broncos team with either Zach Wilsom or Jarret Stidham starting? Phil takes a victory lap on his Dallas Mavericks pick in the WCF. DenverSports.com’s Will Peterson joins the final segment to breakdown the Broncos QB competition.

Hour 1 of The Drive gets into why the Nuggets Brass says Jamal Murray must be ready from Day 1 this year or this could come back to haunt the Nuggets next offseason. | Sean Payton has a philosophy about what it will take for rookie QB to start right away based off what has worked in NFL history. Zach and Phil breakdown why Bo will have to understand it’s a marathon, not a sprint. | Calvin Booth and Coach Malone are getting closer to seeing why things need to change. The guys lay out what will happen to this team if the Nuggets fall short again next season. | According to Cecil Lammey, Javonte Williams is still not looking like old Javonte. Phil says it's time to do what needs to be done and he explains why.

Hour 2 of The Drive has a fun scenario that will highlight where the Broncos stand at QB! Zach and Phil go through what would happen if Bo Nix started all the Broncos Preseason Games. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike highlights the importance of standing out during this time of the Broncos offseason. Mike also talks about why Zach Wilson is likely to get the nod over Jarrett Stidham right now. Audric Estime is reportedly dealing with a leg injury, but will it impact his OTA appearances? Mike details where things are with Courtland Sutton at this moment. Mike and Zach disagree about the offensive weapons heading into the season! | The Drive’s “Three Count” has new information on Shilo Sanders’ court case! | The NCAA and the Power 5 Conferences have agreed on a $2.7 Billion Dollar settlement that will go out to past and future athletes who didn’t receive proper compensation in antitrust cases.

Hour 3 of The Drive talks tradition in college sports! Zach and Phil discuss all the changes at CU, but the biggest one will take place this fall in Fort Collins. The most important question is: Nebraska or CSU? | Zach has a cool story about his son’s promotion to kindergarden and how the future is bright for our kids! | Who will get paid first: Courtland Sutton or Garett Bolles? Zach and Phil discuss how Garett Bolles could get into the Broncos Ring of Fame. | Calvin Booth and Coach Malone can no longer hide their rift. Zach and Phil discuss what the Nuggets finding a collective vision could do for them in 2025. Also, what should the expectations be for Jamal Murray moving forward?

Hour 4 of The Drive gets into a unique scenario that would highlight where the Broncos stand at QB! Zach and Phil go through what would happen if Bo Nix started all the Broncos Preseason Games this year. Our Denver Post Columnist Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy explains why the Nuggets must find some way to become equally yoked and the Broncos need Bo Nix to get going right away! Troy recaps what he saw and heard from the Broncos on Thursday. Troy details the lesson that’s being learned in real time with the Nuggets. Troy ends his time by making sense of the Avs sticky situations right now. | Phil In The Blank is presented by Williams Jewelers! The guys Phil in the Blank about Joint Practices vs Preseason Games. | The Drive’s Top Five has a special announcement!

Hour 1 of The Drive gets into the top stories in Denver Sports as the Nuggets, Avs, and Broncos spoke today! How much of it was something to hold on to? | Zach and Phil head to the Centura Health Training Facility and see where Coach Payton stands with his QB battle right now. Phil details the importance of competition and why Bo could benefit from this when training camp comes around. | Sean Payton will have two specific games in mind this season! The guys breakdown what Sean will be thinking at QB as the season gets closer! Will Russ have something to say if Pittsburgh beats Denver? | Peyton Manning took a few minutes to speak on Bo Nix Wednesday Night. Zach and Phil discuss why Sean is going to need patience to see this Bo Nix situation through.

Hour 2 of The Drive tries to make sense of why Jared Bednar and Joe Sakic didn’t speak at the Avs end of season presser. Zach and Phil take a listen to Avs caption Gabriel Landeskog and breakdown why things aren’t looking as good they sound right now. Avs GM Chris MacFarland talks about next season and that conversation included what the organization will do with Gabe and Val. The guys have mixed emotions on what the future of the Avs looks like moving forward. Can the Avs move off Val or is it still too late? | The Drive’s “Three Count” has Mike Vick/Rocky Mtn. Showdown News! | Coach Malone spoke about the road to defending a title. Zach and Phil discuss where Coach went wrong and how he can’t get things back on track.