The Drive

In Hour 3, the guys get into some Avs talk with thoughts on the trade of Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators for a goaltender and two draft picks. Would the Avs have beaten Carolina in the Stanley Cup Final? Plus, thoughts on the Broncos WR room, in particular Marvin Mims. With Davis Webb as OC, will we see more/less touches for Mims? How does Jaylen Waddle factor into all of this? Father's Day plans/traditions. 

In Hour 2, the guys wrap up their World Cup talk as the USMNT defeats Australia, 2-0, to start their 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 record. Moving on to the Nuggets - what are the chances Aaron Gordon or Cameron Johnson gets moved this offseason? 3 count/3 questions with Alex Becker. Is Bo Nix among the top quarterbacks in the NFL? Top-5? Top-10? 

Marcello Romano and Kyle Reese are in for Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay. The guys get into Broncos mandatory minicamp - what caught their eye, who stood out and if there were any disappointments. Which position group needs the most improvement? As the World Cup is in full swing, the guys get into a grass vs. turf discussion. Is natural grass really that much safer than turf as far as preventing injuries goes? More thoughts on the USMNT as they are currently taking on Australia in the Group Stage. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as we anticipate how they will approach the offseason. With co-GMs, we debate who the decision maker will be. We react to reports that the Nuggets are looking to move up in the draft from pick 26. Would the guys be willing to move on from Cam Johnson to do so? How can the Nuggets embrace the shift in the NBA to add more length and become more defensive and physical? The guys discuss what they learned out at Broncos minicamp. Who has raised their stock the most during the offseason? Will Evan Engram have an uptick in production with receptions and touchdowns? Who will be the Broncos' number three receiver? We wrap up the show summarizing what we learned in Denver sports today, including what the Nuggets could do in the draft and an update on Jonathan Cooper. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Can we beat the morning show's 3-1 performance from this morning, led by Brandon Stokley? What is the number one question the guys still have about the Broncos after minicamp? Will the Broncos' offense be able to carry the team the same way the defense did a season ago? Will Bo Nix be able to improve on his downfield passing? We react to CBS's article in which they detail the "best- and worst-case scenarios" for the Broncos this season. Would it be a success if the Broncos make it to the AFC Championship and lose again? Is this a Super Bowl or bust year for the Broncos? Zach compares where the Broncos are going the next few years to where the Avalanche have been the past 8-10 years. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as we anticipate how they will approach the offseason. With co-GMs, we debate who the decision maker will be. We react to reports that the Nuggets are interested in bringing in fellow Serbian, Bogdan Bogdanovic. Would he be a good fit for what the Nuggets need? We react to more reports that the Nuggets are looking to move up in the draft from pick 26. Would the guys be willing to move on from Cam Johnson to do so? How can the Nuggets embrace the shift in the NBA to add more length and become more defensive and physical? Today's "Three Count" includes a preview of tomorrow's second World Cup match for the United States as they take on Australia, recapping the sights from the New York Knicks championship parade this morning, and an update after the first day of the US Open. Our 9 News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his takeaways from minicamp, the Broncos' depth at edge rusher, and whether or not Jahdae Barron will get more snaps in his second NFL season. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Meadow Hill Golf Course. The guys discuss what they learned out at Broncos minicamp. Who has raised their stock the most during the offseason? Zach and Phil go down a rabbit hole on tattoos, which ones they already have, and what they would get. We pivot back to the Broncos and break down what we are seeing from the offense and defense. Is the offense already ahead of schedule? We react to CBS's article in which they detail the "best- and worst-case scenarios" for the Broncos this season. If everything goes right and Bo Nix makes the necessary leap, can the Broncos win the Super Bowl? Will the Broncos be able to have a more consistent run game in 2026? Could Nix have recurring issues with his ankle after needing surgery this offseason? How do the guys feel about Zach Allen calling his shot about the Broncos setting the single-season sack record after coming so close in 2025? Will some of the younger Broncos be able to step up for the defense if Jonathan Cooper misses time this season?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into the Broncos as they wrapped up minicamp today. Zach and Phil share about all the sights and sounds from practice. With Bo Nix's missed time this week on the field, will he host the skill position players for an offseason throwing workout? How will the continuity from last year to this year help the Broncos? Are the Broncos one of the smartest teams in the NFL? The guys emphasize how professional of an operation the Broncos are running at practice this early into the offseason activities. Phil breaks down the running back room and how RJ Harvey will be used in his second season. We wrap up the show summarizing everything we learned at Broncos minicamp today. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix participating in more drills today than yesterday. We hear from Nix on his goals for the season, including having a high completion percentage, winning MVP, and winning a Super Bowl. What does Nix have to improve to be in the MVP conversation? The guys emphasize how professional of an operation the Broncos are running at practice with the new ownership group and Sean Payton running football operations. The guys speak to Jonah Ellis' impact as an edge rusher and the move he put on Mike McGlinchy today at practice. Will Ellis have a larger role with the Jonathan Cooper situation still unclear? How big of a loss would it be if the Broncos were without Cooper for a long period of time? We hear from Sean Payton on Jahdae Barron, and the guys debate if the organization is frustrated with how little Barron's snap count was in Year 1. Will Barron push Riley Moss or JaQuan McMillian for a starting role? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into the Broncos' minicamp practice today. Zach and Phil share about all the sights and sounds from practice. What differences have the guys noticed in RJ Harvey from year 1 to year 2? We hear from Sean Payton on cancelling practice tomorrow. The guys emphasize how professional of an operation the Broncos are running at practice with the new ownership group and Sean Payton running football operations. Who will get more touches between Harvey and Jonah Coleman? What changes are the guys seeing in the offense with the promotion of Davis Webb to offensive coordinator? Today's "Three Count" features Lil Jordan Humphrey continuing to shine at Broncos practice, Leo Messi's hat-trick in his opening World Cup game, and a debate on if Brendan Sorsby will be drafted in the NFL's supplemental draft. What do the guys make of Hakeem Butler's early returns from Broncos practice? Does the former UFL player have a chance to make the roster?