The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos running back room. After trying out multiple running backs in 2024, will we finally have an answer at the position after the 2025 season? Zach and Phil ask if the Broncos are already Bo Nix’s team. We react to Mike McGlinchy’s comments praising Nix and his traits that have allowed him to step in and lead this team. Phil shares why he still isn’t ready to pronounce the Broncos as “Bo’s team”. College sports changed forever after the courts have ruled that universities can pay up to $20.5 million for their athletes across all their sports. Will Colorado be able to keep up with the top football school across the country with paying their athletes?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos mandatory minicamp this week. Phil walks us through what the difference is between OTA’s and minicamp. Will Sean Payton use all three days of practice of give them the final day off? Is Jaleel McGlaughlin a candidate to get cut from the Broncos? Would JK Dobbins be alright taking a “back seat” to RJ Harvey? Today’s “Three Count” features a new addition to the Mikko Rantanen saga in which he was almost traded to Toronto. Would the Avs had made a cup run if Mikko wasn’t in Dallas? We react to Quinn Meinerz being the 3rd ranked guard from PFF. Where does Meinerz rank among George Paton’s best draft pick?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if the Nuggets are doing something that makes them uncomfortable. Are the Nuggets doing a full blown search for their next general manager? Will the Nuggets land on Ben Tenzer or an external candidate? Are the Broncos already Bo Nix’s team? We react to Mike McGlinchy’s comments praising Nix and his traits that have allowed him to step in and lead this team. Phil shares why he still isn’t ready to pronounce the Broncos as “Bo’s team”. Is there an argument for another player to be the leader of the Broncos, or are the only options Bo Nix and Sean Payton? We have an update on Deion Sanders as he has been sidelined for health reasons. With changes coming to college athletics and paying player, will CU be able to keep up with top schools across the country?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos mandatory minicamp this week. Will Sean Payton use all three days of practice of give them the final day off? Is Jaleel McGlaughlin a candidate to get cut from the Broncos? With the news of Nick Chubb signing with the Texans, will the Broncos circle back to sign JK Dobbins? After trying out multiple running backs in 2024, will we finally have an answer at the position after the 2025 season? How comfortable would the guys be going into the season with the running back room, as is? We react to Quinn Meinerz being the 3rd ranked guard from PFF. Where does Meinerz rank among George Paton’s best draft pick? We wrap up the show with the Nuggets and wondering if they will be hiring Ben Tenzer as their next general manager or go with an external candidate.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Logan O’Connor’s news of another hip surgery. Who could be trade candidates for the Avalanche this offseason? Zach and Will breakdown the Broncos wide receiver room and debate who will be a consistent number two option behind Courtland Sutton. Could Troy Franklin be a solid number two receiver or not make the final roster? We breakdown the incredible game one of the NBA Finals last night. We have an update on the Mikko Rantanen saga and his time in Carolina. Did Mikko do Carolina a favor by telling them he wouldn’t sign an extension with them so they could turn around and trade him away?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos OTA’s the past two weeks. Should we be concerned about Pat Bryant not shining during OTA’s or is this no the environment for him to show out? Today’s “Three Count” features if the Rockies can pick up a win vs the Mets over the weekend and the Knicks asking permission to interview Jason Kidd for the head coaching opening. What active coach would the guys have wanted the Nuggets to request permission to interview when they had their opening? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the likelihood of JK Dobbins signing with the Broncos after no deal was done this week, who will get paid first for the Broncos looking for new contracts, and much more.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Will and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Will we be able to beat the morning show’s 2-2 performance from yesterday? Zach asks, will the Women’s College World Series game 3 tonight outrate the Stanley Cup Final game 2 tonight? Has the NHL become too of a regional sport? Zach and Will breakdown the Broncos wide receiver room and debate who will be a consistent number two option behind Courtland Sutton. Could Troy Franklin be a solid number two receiver or not make the final roster? What would be a good bounce back season from Franklin?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will continue their conversation on the Broncos wide receiver room. Could Bo Nix throw for 40 touchdowns in 2025? What will Bo’s touchdown distribution look like? How will Engram and Harvey factor into the pass game? With JK Dobbins not signing during his time in Denver, what is the likelihood he still becomes a Bronco? We breakdown the exciting game one of the NBA Finals. Has Tyrese Halliburton become a superstar? We wrap up the show with predictions for tonight’s game two of the Stanley Cup Final.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what Zach and Phil saw out at Broncos OTA’s. Why have the Broncos chosen now to engage in contract talks with JK Dobbins? How did Bo Nix look throwing to his number one receiver in Courtland Sutton? Will Devaughn Vele step into the Broncos number two receiver role? Will we see Marvin Mims be used more consistently this season? Zach shares the details of an article on CU’s freshman quarterback, Juju Lewis and his side job that involves NIL. Does Lewis have too much on his plate and should he be putting more focus into playing quarterback?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on JK Dobbins visiting the Broncos this week. How much will the Broncos be willing to offer Dobbins? Are the Broncos unhappy with the talent in their running back room or were they always planning on adding a veteran running back? Could Troy Franklin make a run at being the second wide receiver for the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” includes an offer for Russell Westbrook to leave the NBA and the Nuggets to play in Europe for a “lucrative” amount of money, the shockingly low viewership numbers from game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and SGA being the biggest Finals MVP ever at -600. Should Denver sports fans feel like they should have their team’s in the NHL and NBA finals?