The Drive

In hour 2, the fallout from LeBron James' decision to sign in Philadelphia trickles down to the Nuggets.  Does his decision affect how Peyton Watson will look at the market?  Will the Nuggets stay in the luxury tax to keep him?  The guys hit the Big 3 at 3:30. Mike Klis joins the show and reveals some new information on Jonathon Cooper.   The guys also discuss the status of the new stadium.

In hour 3, Zach and Phil dissect what Mike Klis had to say about Jonathon Cooper and the future of the Broncos new stadium.  It's trivia Friday!  Is the combo of Sutton and Waddle being short-changed with some preseason receiving yard numbers?

In hour 4, Zach and Phil discuss how LeBron signing with Philadelphia could have a trickle effect on the Nuggets.  Is there really a training camp battle for the Broncos at the QB position?  The guys wrap up the show with what we have learned today.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their 2026 schedule. We go week by week and react to what the spread on every Broncos game will be. Will the Broncos be able to overcome being underdogs in 5 of their first 6 games and start 3-3 or better? Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of being favorites in 8 straight games during the season? How many games will the Broncos win within the division? Are the Chiefs in Week 1 the Broncos' biggest challenge, as the odds would suggest? With Broncos training camp starting next week, we preview the "triple threat" battle for wide receiver number 3. Will Pat Bryant continue to build on his late-season success we saw last year? Could guys like Hakeem Butler or Michael Bandy make noise in the wide receiver room? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to debate if the Rockies or Colorado Buffaloes will make their respective playoffs first. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Broncos ownership and what their timeline is to announce a new stadium. How long will Broncos ownership put up with the obstacles with building at Burnham Yard? We pivot to Peyton Watson and the reports that the Nuggets are not listening to trade calls for Cam Johnson. Will Nuggets ownership be willing to go heavy into the luxury tax to keep this group of players together for another season? Could we see a rift between Watson and the Nuggets with no reports of a big-time contract extension coming soon? We react to ESPN's article in which they rank all 32 NFL teams by their under-25 talent. How long will the Broncos' Super Bowl window be open, as they came in at number 31, with no major impact players under the age of 25? What young players are the guys excited about for the Broncos' future? If the Broncos fall short of the Super Bowl again this season, will they have to reinvent their roster and trade off some of their older players? Was 2025 the Broncos' best chance at winning a Super Bowl?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their 2026 schedule. We go week by week and predict what the spread on every Broncos game will be. Will the Broncos be able to overcome being underdogs in 5 of their first 6 games and start 3-3 or better? Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of being favorites in 8 straight games during the season? Will the Broncos have the AFC West division title locked up heading into the last week of the season? Today's "Three Count" includes the wild story with former Nugget Ty Lawson getting arrested in Castle Rock for stealing a bottle of alcohol and being publicly intoxicated, celebrating our guy Dante's 29th birthday, and an update on the Jonathan Cooper situation and his virtual hearing taking place this Friday. What do/would the guys want to ask Broncos ownership before training camp this season? When is the deadline for the Broncos' new stadium plans? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Will and Cecil. The guys discuss what questions they have for the Broncos brass next week when training camp starts. What is the timeline for the Broncos' decision on their next stadium? Will the Broncos bring in a better option at backup quarterback? Zach and Phil continue to debate Jarrett Stidham and if he was set up for success in the AFC Championship. We react to ESPN's article in which they rank all 32 NFL teams by their under-25 talent. How long will the Broncos' Super Bowl window be open, as they came in at number 31, with no major impact players under the age of 25? With training camp starting next week, we debate who the Broncos' third wide receiver will be. Who will return to relevance first, the Rockies or the Colorado Buffaloes? Which will have a chance to make the playoffs first? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Justin take a deep dive into the Broncos. Will Bo Nix take that "year three leap" like we saw with Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes? ill he be in full command of the offense with a new play caller? Will Nix be more comfortable making adjustments at the line of scrimmage in year three? Will Nix be able to command the offense from the pocket and not rely on "backyard" football? We react to reports that the Nuggets are rebuffing teams calling to acquire Cam Johnson. Are the Nuggets bringing back Johnson, and is this the right decision? Will this version of the Nuggets be able to compete with the top teams in the West like Oklahoma City and San Antonio? What should the Nuggets starting lineup be if they keep Johnson and Peyton Watson? We wrap up the show discussing the Rockies and how they should approach the trade deadline. Will the Rockies tie their season win total from 2025 in July this season? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Justin debate if the Broncos' receivers of Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton can be the best wide-receiving duo in the NFL this season. What more do the guys want to see from Waddle and Sutton to be considered in the top tier? How will the addition of speed impact how defenses will defend the Broncos? Is this the best wide receiver duo in Denver since Demarius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders? How long will it take for Bo Nix and Waddle to create the necessary chemistry? What signs should we look for to know Nix and Waddle are comfortable with each other? With the rookies reporting to camp today, we preview the Broncos' rookie class. Who will make the biggest impact in 2026? Could Justin Joly pass Evan Engram for tight end 1? What do the guys need to see from Deion Sanders this season? Will the Buffs have an established identity? How pivotal are the first three games of the season for Colorado? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Justin take a deep dive into the Broncos. Will Bo Nix take that "year three leap" like we saw with Josh Allen? Will he be in full command of the offense with a new play caller? Will Nix be more comfortable making adjustments at the line of scrimmage in year three? How can Nix build more chemistry with Evan Engram? Today's "Three Count" features the World Cup viewership in America for the final averaging 66 million people, and if that will lead to an expanded interest in the MLS, former Nugget Ty Lawson getting arrested for shoplifting from a liquor store in Castle Rock, and Victor Wembanyama getting named as the cover athlete for 2k27. Is Wemby already the face of the league at 22? We react to reports that the Nuggets are rebuffing teams calling to acquire Cam Johnson. Are the Nuggets bringing back Johnson, and is this the right decision? What should the Nuggets starting lineup be if they keep Johnson and Peyton Watson?