The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Aniello cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the low ratings for both the NBA and NHL Finals. Have these sports decreased in quality or are networks doing a poor job of promoting the sports? Zach and Aniello question if we have yet another clue of the new site for the Broncos next stadium. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver? With massive trades underway in the NBA, is it time for Nuggets fans to be concerned that the team has still yet to announce their general manager? Will the Nuggets have a GM in place by the time the NBA draft comes around? Announcements for Olympic hockey rosters came out over the weekend, and the guys are nervous about Gabe Landeskog being named to the Swedish team.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos off season and their time off between OTA’s and training camp. Will we see the Broncos and Courtland Sutton reach a contract extension before training camp starts? With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, is now the time to sign Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto to big contracts? If Bonitto and the Broncos don’t come to an agreement, do they run the risk of Bonitto having a great season and re-setting the market at his position? Today’s “Three Count” features JJ Spaun winning the US Open on a treacherous course in Oakmont, Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound tonight, and Joey Chestnut announcing he will participate in the hot dog eating contest on July 4 after missing it last year. The guys debate if Caitlin Clark has become the most popular athlete in all of sports under the age of 30.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello continue their conversation on Caitlin Clark and how she compares to popular athletes throughout history and growing their respective sports. Should she be in the same conversation with athletes like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, etc.? Do we have yet another clue of the new site for the Broncos next stadium. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver? With massive trades underway in the NBA, is it time for Nuggets fans to be concerned that the team has still yet to announce their general manager? Are the Nuggets fumbling the Nikola Jokic prime? Announcements for Olympic hockey rosters came out over the weekend, and the guys are nervous about Gabe Landeskog being named to the Swedish team. Should the organization allow Landeskog to play during the three week Olympic break?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos off season and their time off between OTA’s and training camp. Will we see the Broncos and Courtland Sutton reach a contract extension before training camp starts? How much would the guys be willing to pay Sutton and where should he stack up with all wide receivers salaries in the NFL? With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, is now the time to sign Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto to big contracts? The guys debate if Caitlin Clark has become the most popular athlete in all of sports under the age of 30. We wrap up the show with the reports of Broncos ownership purchasing a large plot of land off of I-25 and 6th. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil discussing yesterday’s 100 holes of golf for Zach. Zach shares a funny story about his interaction with former Bronco Justin Simmons. Are we sure Courtland Sutton and the Broncos are on the right track to signing a contract extension? Zach shares why he believes there might be a snag in contract talks and maybe that’s why Sutton hasn’t spoken to the media recently. We react to Russell Westbrook declining his player option with the Nuggets for next season. Should the Nuggets circle back and give him a higher value contract? Is Jalen Pickett capable of stepping into the backup point guard role? Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both made 1st team in the NHL, but this honor feel hollow with the lack of playoff success? Who is the best “defender” in Denver between Cale Makar and Pat Surtain?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back on what they’ve learned the past three weeks out at Broncos practices. How do the guys feel about Sean Payton saying that starters will play during the preseason? Do the Broncos have enough veterans to skip the tackling and real football that preseason games provide? What were the guy’s impressions of 2nd round pick, RJ Harvey? Could the Broncos have the best 1-2 punch in running backs in the NFL? Today’s “Three Count” features the arms race between the Penners and Kroenke’s to redevelop areas around their stadiums, are we seeing the one of the best Stanley Cup Finals in recent years with a three of the four games going to overtime, and Antiono Brown in more trouble as Miami-Dade County is seeking to arrest him on a charge of attempted murder. 9News Broncos inside, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Mike’s biggest takeaway from minicamp, how contract talks are going for Courtland Sutton, and who will be the third running back alongside Harvey and Dobbins.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Can we bounce back after a rough 1-3 performance from last week? The guys look back at their time at Broncos minicamp and OTA’s. Which Bronco took the biggest step forward from last season? Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both made 1st team in the NHL, but this honor feel hollow with the lack of playoff success? Who is the best “defender” in Denver between Cale Makar and Pat Surtain? Are we sure Courtland Sutton and the Broncos are on the right track to signing a contract extension? Zach shares why he believes there might be a snag in contract talks and maybe that’s why Sutton hasn’t spoken to the media recently.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back on what they’ve learned the past three weeks out at Broncos practices. Zach shares a funny story about his interaction with former Bronco Justin Simmons and waking up in Stokley’s basement. Will Bo Nix be in complete control of the offense this season? How do the guys feel about starters participating in preseason games? Zach gets a parking ticket live on air. Is Jahdae Barron one of the more underrated Broncos first round picks in recent years? We react to Russell Westbrook declining his player option with the Nuggets for next season. If the Nuggets don’t circle back and give Westbrook a new contract, how much would they miss his contributions? We wrap up the show with the Penners and Kroenke’s “arms race” for land and building around their respective stadiums/arenas.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie live from Todd Creak Golf course. The guys react to Sean Payton holding a full practice today instead of a “field day”. Is this a sign of how serious Sean is taking the off season and how much potential he see’s this season? What were the guys impressions of JK Dobbins meeting with the media yesterday. Did Dobbins have other suiters before deciding to sign with the Broncos? The guys debate who should/will be the Broncos number two receiver this season with many guys in the mix for the role? Who would be the best case scenario for the Broncos to step into the number two receiver role?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the news of KSE acquiring sole ownership of the area surrounding of Ball Arena. Will we see KSE build a whole community around Ball Arena? Former Bronco, Justin Simmons swings by the show to discuss facing your former team and the charity he is playing golf for today. We hear from JK Dobbins, and he explains why he chose to sign in Denver. Has Sean Payton shaken off their bad years for the Broncos and become an NFL destination for free agents again? Today’s “Three Count” features Dinger, the Rockies mascot getting shot down by Mrs. Met, Boogie Cousins getting suspended for the rest of the season after an altercation with a fan, and Shedeur Sanders giving a very mature answer on playing time. DenverSports.com’s Aniello Piro joins the show to discuss his time out at the final day of Broncos minicamp.