The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share about their time at Broncos OTA’s today. What did they see from the Broncos running back room? How will each back compliment each other out on the field? Is Nuggets nation tricking themselves into thinking the Nuggets are closer to the Finals bound Thunder than they actually are? Zach explains why going to a game 7 vs the Thunder and trying to run it back for next season will get a similar result. An anonymous coach took a shot at Deion Sanders, but was it a fair shot? Why has Deion been so quiet during the offseason for the Buffs? We react to Von Miller’s comments on a reunion in Denver not making sense. Will we see Miller retire as a Bronco eventually? Will Von be on an NFL roster in 2025?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what they saw out at Broncos OTA’s today. What will the new Broncos facility look like when the renovation is done? Zach and Phil share their experience from shaking Sean Payton’s hand to Greg Penner asking Phil what he thought of today’s practice. We breakdown the Broncos running back room and the guys agree how explosive RJ Harvey looked today. We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on what he has done during the offseason and how in control of the offense he feels now versus last year. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the big picture in the AFC west and Adam Gase being out at Broncos OTA’s.

We kick off hour 1 of the Drive with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Garrett Bolles is a lock or will end up a ring of famer with the Broncos. Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke spoke yet again today with the introduction of new coach David Adelman. Will Kroenke be a more hands on owner going forward? Does the Nuggets organization need a full cultural reset? Can the Nuggets solve their problems, internally? Can the Nugget get back their chemistry we saw in 2023? Phil takes us through what OTA’s can mean to different Broncos this week. Who needs to have a good clean week the most from the Broncos?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to David Adelman’s introductory press conference after being named the official head coach of the Nuggets. Is there room to grow for Nuggets young players and is Adelman the man to maximize them? How does the Nuggets roster construction compare to the teams that are still in the NBA playoffs?  Zach shares his problem with Josh Kroenke not admitting the Nuggets have a culture problem. Can the Nuggets replicate what the Warriors were able to do in 2022, winning the championship? Today’s “Three Count” features Andrew Mason’s idea for a standard for retiring Broncos jerseys, the chances that Demarius Thomas makes it into Canton as a hall of famer, and the Thunder and Pacers taking commanding 3-1 leads in the conference finals. What trend do all but one of the Broncos newest draft class members have in common?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their list of top 8 storylines heading into the Broncos OTA’s. Will Evan Engram fulfill his role as Sean Payton’s “joker”? How will Hufanga impact the Broncos already great defense? The guys react to Adelman commenting on the Nugget’s conditioning, how they need to come out firing when the season starts and have the best start possible. Phil takes us through what OTA’s can mean to different Broncos this week. Who does it not matter how they perform and who needs to have a good clean week the most from the Broncos? Zach and Phil finish their list of top 8 storylines for the Broncos as they head into OTA’s. Will there be a battle between Riley Moss and Jahdae Barron for the number two cornerback position? Will 6th round draft pick Jeremy Crawshaw run away with the punting job?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown David Adelman and Josh Kroenke’s press conference from today. Will Kroenke be a more hands on owner going forward? We hear from Adelman and his thoughts on the roster and if the existing players can improve. If the Nuggets decide to run back their roster and hire their coach and GM internally, should we expect a different result than what we saw the past two seasons? Zach shares his problem with Josh Kroenke not admitting the Nuggets have a culture problem. How would the guys sell Jokic on the Nuggets plan of action this offseason? We wrap up the show with more reaction to Adelman and Kroenke’s press conference and just how close the Nuggets are to competing for a championship.

Zach and Phil kick off the show debating which NFL players are the best fit to represent Team USA in the Olympics when Flag Football debuts. Phil tries to convince Zach that he knows how to garden. The guys each list the Broncos player they’re most intrigued to see on the field during OTAs and Training Camp. Phil recalls his early years in the NFL meeting and playing alongside Demaryius Thomas, who will be inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame this season.

Zach and Phil kick lay out their most intriguing storylines for the Broncos this offseason. Will Bo Nix experience a sophomore slump? Can RJ Harvey be the face of the Broncos backfield? Will Alex Singleton and Drew Greenlaw be able to stay healthy? How much did Russell Westbrook’s newly-reported injury impact his play during the postseason? The guys reflect on the impact Demaryius Thomas had on the Denver Broncos, after the announcement that he will be inducted into the Ring of Fame.

Zach and Phil debate where Coach Prime should be ranked among Power 4 head coaches ahead of the 2025 season. With OTAs kicking off today, what Broncos storylines are most intriguing this offseason? What NFL players are best suited to represent Team USA in Flag Football at the 2028 Olympic Games?

From the sophomore season for Bo Nix, to RJ Harvey and the running back room, to the potential ceiling at inside linebacker, Zach and Phil highlight their top offseason storylines for the Broncos. Should the Broncos consider retiring the number 88 in honor of Demaryius Thomas, now that he will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame?