The Drive

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?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos first preseason game. Phil shares his thoughts on RJ Harvey’s first NFL experience and how he can improve going forward. Did Tyler Badie separate himself from the pack in the Broncos running back room? Zach and Phil question if the depth chart for the Broncos running back room has been shaken up after the game on Saturday. Phil breaks down what happened on Bo Nix’s safety over the weekend. We wrap up the show with the guys handing out their “game balls” for their most impressive Broncos.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the cutting of Tim Patrick last year and who could be this years version of the release. With the Broncos kicking off preseason tomorrow, we question how much the starters will play and how important the result of the game is. What rookie will the guys be looking for in tomorrow’s game? Will Jahdae Barron have a bigger impact than we have seen in camp so far? We are three weeks out from the Colorado Buffalos first game and react to Coach Deion Sanders’ comments today. Will CU’s offensive line and run game be better than we’ve seen the past two seasons?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos as they will play their first preseason game tomorrow in Santa Clara. How will the order of operations go with the running back room? Will the Broncos be able to have success with big plays the way we haven’t seen much in training camp so far? What players in position battles have the most to gain or lose during the game tomorrow? Today’s “Three Count” features Will’s amazing gambling story on the Rockies game earlier this week and Von Miller’s comments on the Broncos being like seeing an old girlfriend be happy now. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what the Broncos offensive snap count will be for the starters, Nix reverting too running too often, and Sean Payton setting high expectations for his team and QB.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to the viral Shedeur Sanders video of him walking into the facility for his first preseason game. Is Shedeur already starting on the wrong foot with all his extra antics? Should Shedeur be changing his personality to conform into what most quarterbacks in the NFL are like? How much pressure is on Shedeur to perform tonight? We react to Nick Wright’s comments on Bo Nix and comparing him to Mac Jones. Is Wright just being a Denver hater or is there real concerns with the Broncos and Nix? We return to the text line and their thoughts on Shedeur Sanders’ entrance to his first preseason game.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will preview the Broncos first preseason game tomorrow. Is the Broncos third running back position still up for grabs? How important will the result of the game and Bo Nix’s stat line be? How will the order of operations go with the running back room? We react to the breaking news from ESPN’s Shams Charania and the Nuggets being reported to play on Christman Night. Are both the Broncos and Nuggets playing on Christmas Day a gift or too much going on, on the same day? We wrap up the show with an update on Shedeur Sanders’ performance and what we are looking for in the Broncos preseason game tomorrow.