The Drive

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their deep dive into the Broncos as they officially started training camp today. Phil shares his story of catching punts in the NFL, and we debate who at the station could field punts successfully. We hear from Sean Payton and his comments on Jaylen Waddle's ability to create separation. We pivot to Jonathan Cooper as Zach has obtained the police report from the night he and his girlfriend were arrested. Zach reads directly from the report in which Cooper's girlfriend is listed as the primary aggressor. Zach also points out the nurses' diagnosis of Cooper's girlfriend and the holes Cooper's lawyers could make in that diagnosis. Zach reads Cooper's texts directly to his girlfriend after the arrest. With all this information, could we see a quick resolution to Cooper's situation? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing their biggest takeaways from the opening day of training camp. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in their weekly trivia competition against the Morning Show. Will we take advantage of the Morning Show's 0-4 performance from earlier today? We dive back into Broncos training camp and share about everything we saw out at practice today. The guys compare the offense we saw today to the offenses on the first day of training camp in years past. How impressive is Bo Nix in year three? Does he look more comfortable and in control of the offense? Dante recaps his first time ever asking a question in a media scrum earlier today to Sean Payton. The guys speak to Troy Franklin's continued growth from years 1 and 2 to 3. We hear from Sean Payton on Marvin Mims' impact. Do the Broncos have another option at punt returner after Mims? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they officially started training camp today. What players popped on defense? Is Que Robinson forcing himself onto the field after a quiet rookie season? Zach goes in depth into the police report from Jonathan Cooper's arrest from earlier this offseason. Zach reads directly from the report in which Cooper's girlfriend is listed as the primary aggressor. Zach also points out the nurses' diagnosis of Cooper's girlfriend and the holes Cooper's lawyers could make in that diagnosis. Zach reads Cooper's texts directly to his girlfriend after the arrest. With all this information, could we see a quick resolution to Cooper's situation? Today's "Three Count" features Garrett Bolles coming in at number 42 on the NFL's top-100 players list, Tony Romo being placed on leave by CBS after his OWI arrest, and Matt Ryan stepping to throw at Falcons' training camp while he's the President in Atlanta. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss who stood out for the Broncos today at training camp, the latest with Jonathan Cooper, and much more. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Denver Post's Troy Renck's article detailing the Broncos ownership group making the decision to allow Jonathan Cooper to participate at Broncos practice after his legal troubles and domestic violence allegations. Zach reads directly from the article in which Renck questions the Broncos' ownership values and reputation. With the evidence provided, where do the guys see this situation heading? We react to your text reaction on the situation. Is there a chance this "goes away" before the season starts? Who stood out the most on the field today? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss the latest with the Cavaliers' reported interest in Peyton Watson. How long do the guys expect Watson's uncertain future to linger into the offseason? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what Jahdae Barron's role will be with the Broncos this season. Is JaQuan McMillian in store for a contract extension with the Broncos? Could the Broncos move Barron to safety? We debate if the Broncos should kick the tires on Taysom Hill after the news he will not return to New Orleans. Phil explains why Hill can come into Denver and be a Swiss Army knife, while Zach likes the idea of a mobile backup quarterback but would prefer to do it with Anthony Richardson. The guys share about a few players going above and beyond at practice, doing voluntary gassers. The guys speak to their continued concerns about Jahdae Barron and him not "looking right" out at practice. With Barron getting reps on the outside, we debate if Riley Moss and Barron are in a competition for the number two cornerback spot. Could Barron get traded if it doesn't look better by the time the regular season starts? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Denver Post's Troy Renck's article detailing the Broncos ownership group making the decision to allow Jonathan Cooper to participate at Broncos practice after his legal troubles and domestic violence allegations. Zach reads directly from the article in which Renck questions the Broncos' ownership values and reputation. With the evidence provided, where do the guys see this situation heading? Is there a chance this "goes away" before the season starts? Should the Broncos' ownership group step in and hold Cooper out of team activities until this situation is resolved? Today's "Three Count" includes Sean Payton likely missing at least one practice to introduce Drew Brees into the Hall of Fame, Payton's emotional call with Brees, LeBron James and ESPN closing in on a "Last Dance" type documentary, and Patrick Surtain coming in at number two in the Madden cornerback rankings. We hear from Sean Payton on the emotional phone call with Drew Brees and their relationship over the 15 years together. What comparisons did Payton make about Brees and Bo Nix? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Sean Payton's in-depth press conference today on Drew Brees after Brees asked Payton to introduce him into the Hall of Fame this month. Have we seen a new side of Payton this season compared to seasons past? Zach and Phil recap their day out at Broncos training camp today. What were the guys' biggest takeaways from today? The guys speculate what Drew Brees asking Sean Payton to introduce him for the Hall of Fame means to Payton. Could Payton be introducing Bo Nix into the Hall of Fame one day? What did the guys see out on the field today? What wide receivers were making plays? We hear from Sean Payton on why the Broncos are emphasizing red zone early on in training camp. The guys speak to their continued concerns about Jahdae Barron and him not "looking right" out at practice. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their deep dive into the Broncos as they started training camp today. How surprised were the guys to see Jonathan Cooper practicing today? We hear from Sean Payton on following league and organization protocol with Cooper's ongoing legal situation. Who stood out to the guys out at practice? Phil shares about the changes he's noticed in JK Dobbins this offseason. What will a leaner and quicker Dobbins bring to the Broncos in 2026? The guys question what Jahdae Barron's role will be after seeing him struggle at practice today. Is there an open competition for cornerback two between Barron and Riley Moss? We speculate why Sean Payton was so willing to allow Seth Wickersham all-access into the Broncos facility and follow Payton around for a week during the playoffs. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss various topics from name pronunciations to the Broncos avoiding as many one-score games this season. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Denzel Ward signing a massive contract extension with Cleveland, which makes him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. With Patrick Surtain now being the 7th highest-paid corner, will we see him come back to the table to look for more money? We hear from Sean Payton on what makes this Broncos team a team that can win the Super Bowl. We hear more from Sean on play calling and how his coordinators have always called plays during training camp. We debate how involved Payton will be in play calling during the regular season. What could have gone wrong if the Broncos followed through on faking a punt against the Bills in their AFC Divisional matchup? We recap today's Broncos training camp practice. Why didn't Jaylen Waddle "pop" on the field today? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their deep dive into the Broncos as they started training camp today. How surprised were the guys to see Jonathan Cooper practicing today? We hear from Sean Payton on following league and organization protocol with Cooper's ongoing legal situation. What would be Phil's mindset if he was sharing a locker room with JCoop? Will this situation cause a distraction deeper into the season? We hear from Sean Payton on trying to avoid so many one-score games, after winning a record amount last season. Today's "Three Count" features Macklin Celebrini signing a huge contract extension that could directly impact Cale Makar's contract negotiations, Jamar Chase and the Bengals' fight at day one of training camp, and a pair of star running backs holding in for a new contract extension. The guys question what Jahdae Barron's role will be after seeing him struggle at practice today.