The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “dude of the day”. What did Jaleel McLaughlin do to stand out to Phil today? We play “Phil in the blank” with Phillip Lindsay. What does Phil think the identity of this Broncos team is? We pivot to Jamal Murray’s slow start to the Olympics. Is there cause for concern with his poor shooting? The guys discuss the new special teams rules and if they’re expecting them to make a big impact early in the season. Zach and Phil gush over what they saw at practice today in Coach Payton vocally coaching the Broncos up and talking through specific situations on the field.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix’s strong day at practice. Has Bo taken the pole position in the QB competition? What can Stidham do to take back control of the QB battle? We look back at the recent history of first round quarterbacks to not start in week 1, do the Broncos mirror a similar situation as those of the past 6 seasons?  Jamal Murray has been struggling in three games with Team Canada, what is the reason behind the lack of scoring? We wrap up the show with the guys reacting to Mike Evans citing “the Broncos needing Zach Wilson”.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil ross talking with Stokley and Josh on their thoughts from Broncos’ training camp today. Even with the pads coming off for the day, the guys liked the competitive spirit at practice. Will good coaching and playing hard be able to overcome the lack of talent on the roster? With a deep and unproven receiver room, the guys discuss the potential surprise roster cuts that we could be in store for. Who do the quarterbacks trust the most from the wide receivers?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil talk through the dynamic out at Broncos training camp with the fans. DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to share his thoughts on the Broncos QB play, the defense shining early, and much more. Who from the current Broncos is the safest bet to buy a jersey of? Today’s “Three Count” includes Jamal Murray discussing coming off the bench for Team Canada, Caleb Williams trying to clean the Bears locker room, and Broncos training camp fan attendance. We pivot to the CU Buffs and ESPN’s top 30 teams to make the college football playoff, did the Buffs make the list?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “dude of the day”. Which Broncos were worthy of this prestigious award? What can Michael Bandy do to make the Broncos roster? With a strong start to camp from Josh Reynolds, is he a lock to be a starting receiver? Phil shares a funny story about Emmanuel Sanders demanding the ball on back-to-back plays and everyone in huddle going along with it. Phil also shares a story about meeting USA star, Simone Biles and mistaking her for someone else. We finish up the hour with hierarchy of the receiver room. Will the roster cuts really come down to who the best players are, or will there be external factors that impact the roster bubble?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos’ quarterback competition. Have any of the 3 QB’s taken control of the competition. The guys also discuss the national media putting out the narrative that Bo Nix is having a good camp. Colorado Buffaloes beat writer for Buffzone, Brian Howell joins the show to talk all things CU. Can Shedeur find a way to be a Heisman finalist? What does Brian make of the wide range of predictions for the Buffs? We revisit the Broncos running back situation and the step Javonte Williams can make this season after fighting through injury last year. Will the Broncos end up cutting a player after camp that goes on to make an impact on a different team?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh on everything from Broncos’ training camp today including Sean Payton’s surly answer to Zach, how much preseason will matter, and which players shouldn’t be playing in preseason games. The guys react to Bo Nix’s big day at practice, has he already passed Stidham or does he need to prove it over a longer period of time? Is Zach Wilson back in the running after playing with the second team today or is it a sham of a 3-man quarterback competition? Sean Payton has called his shot with his most recent draft class, will they live up to his expectations?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Sean Payton’s comments on the most recent draft class. Will Bo Nix be the marker if the draft class is a success or can hitting on the others be enough? Why is Sean Payton so much higher on this class vs the 2023 class? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Rockies stay pat at the trade deadline, a NFL free agent turning down the Broncos to take less money to go elsewhere, and a former Bronco signing in the AFC. The guys entertain a hypothetical of whether Bo Nix would prefer a 1,000-yard runner or a 1,000-yard receiver for the Broncos. Could Greg Dulcich be that guy to be a 1,000-yard receiver? Which option would be more impactful?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil declare their “dude of the day” from Broncos’ training camp today. Who stood out to the guys and why? The Broncos has their first major injury of training camp, how will this effect the Broncos during the season? The guys react to Sean Payton’s comments on this 2024 draft class. Why is Payton so bold on this year’s class over the 2032 draft class? Is Payton buying himself time by saying in three years, this class will be the building blocks of the roster? DenverSports.com’s Cecil Lammey joins the show to discuss how Bo Nix looked today challenging the defense, Josh Reynolds being a legitimate weapon on the outside, and Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down Bo Nix’s good day at training camp after a rough day yesterday. Is Nix now in the driver’s seat or is Stidham’s consistency still leading the way? The guys question why Sean Payton has Zach Wilson still in the mix after running with the second team today. Zach revisits his “beef” with our morning show host, Mark Schlereth. Should Sean Payton be conferring with Zach on the Broncos practice reps? Will Petersen, of DenverSports.con, joins the show to share his thoughts on all things Broncos including the QB competition.