The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to what they saw at Broncos OTA’s today. What were Sean Payton’s thoughts on flag football being in the 2028 Olympics? We hear from Evan Engram and he walks us through his time in free agency and how he landed in Denver. Have the Broncos become a premier organization in the NFL that will attract players going forward? Will Engram earn the role of being Sean Payton’s “joker”? After a surprising rookie year in Devaughn Vele, what should we expect in year two? Will he be able to build in yards and touchdowns in 2025? 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 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news that JK Dobbins and the Broncos had a good meeting but there will be no signing imminent and will remain on the team’s radar. What does Dobbins leaving without a contract mean for the Broncos? Will the team still circle back and sign a veteran running back to add to the position room? We continue to breakdown what the guys saw out at Broncos OTA’s today. Will Devaughn Vele step up into the number two wide receiver position? Is Troy Franklin still a dark horse candidate to be a starter? What will Jahdae Barron bring to the Broncos defense and what compliments did Sean Payton give him? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if Sean Payton could coach the Olympic flag football and if the Nuggets or Avalanche should be competing for NBA and Stanley Cup finals this week.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the breaking news of JK Dobbins meeting with the Broncos later this week and visiting the facility. Would Dobbins sure up the running back room for the Broncos and turn that weakness into a strength? With an injury history for Dobbins, will the Broncos be able to have their third straight, mostly healthy season? What contract between the Broncos and Dobbins would the guys like to see? If the Broncos add Dobbins, who in the running back room could be on the outside, looking in? How important will depth at running back be for the Broncos?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share how they order their steaks. Zach questions how healthy JK Dobbins would be in a Broncos uniform and how many games Broncos Country would be happy to see Dobbins play in. How does a healthy JK Dobbins impact the Broncos ceiling this season? Between Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin, who would the guys rather see play for the Broncos in 2025? Today’s “Three Count” features the Rockies sweeping the Marlins for their first series win since 2024, the Stanley Cup Finals starting tonight with a rematch from last year’s finals, and if Michael Malone could be a fit for the New York Knicks head coaching job. Have the Avalanche finally shored up their number two center position in signing Brock Nelson to a 3-year contract extension?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should trade John Franklin-Meyers before the season starts. Would the Broncos be able to pay Zach Allen, Nik Bonitto and Franklin-Meyers? Would JK Dobbins give the Broncos the ability to successfully run the ball during the playoffs? We react to NBA commissioner, Adam Silver announcing a new all-star game format. Will a USA vs World format, make the game more watchable for fans? Would Jamal Murray be worthy of making the World team?Have the Avalanche finally shored up their number two center position in signing Brock Nelson to a 3-year contract extension? What moves do the Avs need to make this offseason to compete for a Stanley Cup next season?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day, that JK Dobbins will visit the Broncos this week. Would Dobbins shore up the running back room for the Broncos and turn that weakness into a strength? With an injury history for Dobbins, will the Broncos be able to have their third straight, mostly healthy season? What contract between the Broncos and Dobbins would the guys like to see? If the Broncos add Dobbins, who in the running back room could be on the outside, looking in? How does a healthy JK Dobbins impact the Broncos ceiling this season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if Dobbins can be the upgrade the Broncos need to get over the hump and win a playoff game.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss all the Colorado-centric things they still haven’t done yet while living here. How do the guys feel about Patrick Surtain doubling down on his interest to play flag football in the Olympics? Is it time for the Nuggets and their fans to rule out a reunion with their former general manager, Tim Connelly? Would Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke be willing to pay Connelly above market price to bring him back to Denver? We react to a report regarding Marty Necas and him not being happy in Denver after he was traded here. Why would Necas not have had a good experience?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into NFL.com listing their top 10 “most complete” rosters in the NFL. Are the Broncos deserving of being a top 10 roster in the NFL? What will the weakness of the Broncos be in 2025? Today’s “Three Count” includes an update on Dante’s car troubles, Tom Thibodeau getting fried from the Knicks and who will fill the coaching opening, and Travis Hunter lighting it up at Jaguars OTA’s. The guys react to Peyton Manning getting involved in team ownership for the new NWSL team coming to Denver. Zach fills us in on what we can we expect from the Denver NWSL team in the near future and how popular women’s soccer has become in America.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell’s lack of excitement for Evan Engram in a Broncos jersey. Will Sean Payton be able to put Engram in situations to be successful and be a mismatch for defenders? Should Broncos Country be concerned with Evan Engram’s ability to break tackles? We look back at the Broncos target share in 2024 for their skill position players, and project what the target share will be for offensive players in 2025. Will Evan Engram and RJ Harvey walk in to the Broncos and be top targets for Bo Nix? How would Broncos Country feel about Patrick Surtain potentially participating in the Olympics for flag football? Would Sean Payton give PS2 his blessing to miss some of training camp to play in the Olympics? Zach shares his insight on the Nuggets and Jamal Murray being at odds over him playing in the 2024 Olympics. Do the Nuggets have a chance of reuniting with their former general manager, Tim Connelly?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to NFL.com listing their top 10 “most complete” rosters in the NFL. Are the Broncos deserving of being a top 10 roster in the NFL? Is it fair to put the Broncos in the Super Bowl conversation already? Can the Broncos find a way to get a playoff game at home? Has Sean Payton instilled a confidence in the team where they don’t fear anyone in the league? The guys react to Peyton Manning getting involved in team ownership for the new NWSL team coming to Denver. Zach fills us in on what we can we expect from the Denver NWSL team in the near future and how popular women’s soccer has become in America. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to defend his article detailing why the Broncos can win the Super Bowl this year.