The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what they saw out at Broncos minicamp today. Do the guys have a problem with the Broncos canceling the final day of minicamp? Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos minicamp. What was the single biggest thing the guys saw today? Will the Broncos be able to avoid a slow start to the season with all the continuity they have from last season to this upcoming season? Phil points out the uptick in runs out of shotgun, and the guys debate if that will benefit the run game or not. The guys speak to Jonah Ellis' impact as an edge rusher and the move he put on Mike McGlinchy today at practice. Will Ellis and Que Robinson have a larger role with the Jonathan Cooper situation? Is the Broncos tight end room getting too full with additions in the draft and Caleb Lohner in year two? Will there be a household name that won't make the team? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos as they started minicamp this week. We hear from Bo Nix on where the team is at at this point in the offseason, his procedures on his ankle, and much more. Will Nix come back and be able to utilize his mobility as he did before the surgeries? How will Bo Nix and Sean Payton's relationship grow without Payton calling plays? We react to the latest with the Broncos new potential stadium. Will the city of Denver and the Broncos be able to overcome all the obstacles still in the way of moving to Burnham Yard? Could the Broncos new stadium be a host for the 2031 Women's World Cup if the construction is completed by then? We wrap up the show reacting to the Avalanche trading Ross Colton to Nashville to reunite with the Avs' former GM and sharing an update on Jonathan Cooper as his lawyers put out a message today. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the sights and sounds from Broncos' minicamp today. Has Troy Franklin separated himself as the clear number three receiver on the Broncos? The guys explain why Franklin reminds them of former Bronco WR Emmanuel Sanders. What is Marvin Mims' future as a Bronco? Will Mims be in the Broncos' offensive plans? Will the Broncos need wide receiver depth like they did last season, or could they turn around and trade Mims this offseason? Do the Broncos need to get ready for life without Jonathon Cooper for part of the season? Will Jonah Ellis return to his position of edge rusher? Will Cooper ever suit up for the Broncos again? Should the Broncos give opportunities to their young pass rushers or bring in an aging veteran? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos as they started minicamp this week. We hear from Bo Nix on where the team is at at this point in the offseason, his procedures on his ankle, and much more. Was Nix going in for a second surgery to remove bone spurs, the right path for Nix to be 100% healthy this season? Will Nix come back and be able to utilize his mobility as he did before the surgeries? What has Nix missed out on by being sidelined the past few weeks? Who didn't the guys see out at practice today? Today's "Three Count" includes RJ Harvey having behind-the-scenes surgery for a labrum injury from the AFC title game, the Golden Knights not bringing back John Tortorella after taking Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final as an interim head coach, and Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft. Could the Broncos new stadium be a host for the 2031 Women's World Cup if the construction is completed by then? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos' minicamp practice today and whether there is an open competition for the backup quarterback position. Zach and Phil continue to discuss their time out at the Broncos minicamp today. What was the biggest thing that stuck out to the guys at practice? Is Jaylen Waddle proving he is worth the draft capital the Broncos gave up for him? How will the Broncos utilize Waddle on the field? Zach shares about an important play he saw at practice today in which Courtland Sutton burned Riley Moss, but unfortunately dropped the wide-open pass. Which was the bigger mistake, Moss getting burned or Sutton dropping the ball? We react to the latest with Jonathan Cooper, as we received an update in the last few minutes. Has Cooper played his last plays in Denver as a Bronco? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their conversation on how Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are viewed as trade assets. We pivot to the Broncos as they start mandatory minicamp this week. How much of Bo Nix will we see, as he is still recovering from his offseason surgery? Will Jaylen Waddle "pop" on offense even without the team in full pads? What are the biggest things the guys will be looking out for at Broncos practices this week? With the Jonothan Cooper situation, will Jonah Ellis be moved back to edge rusher? Will Jahdae Barron assume a larger role in this year's defense? We wrap up the show reacting to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? We react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup last night, making it 4 straight years the Avalanche have lost to a team that did not go on to win the championship. Are we not being critical enough of the Avalanche after falling short of their expectations so many times?  How have the Avs fallen short so many times as favorites to win the Cup? We react to JK Dobbins calling his shot to lead the NFL in rushing and to stay healthy throughout the season. We react to the NBA championship betting odds for next season. How likely are the Nuggets to win their second franchise championship? Have the Nuggets fallen out of a championship window with how many teams are ahead of them?  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they enter a season with lower expectations for the first time in a long time. Is Nikola Jokic signing a contract extension with the Nuggets what is best for both sides? Does Jokic want to be a "one team guy" or is winning another championship the most important thing to him? We pivot to the Broncos as they look to buck the trend and be successful the season after winning so many one-score games. Today's "Three Count" features the Rockies scoring a franchise record 23 runs in their win on Sunday in Las Vegas, the USA having a perfect start to the World Cup with their 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday night, and the New York Knicks bringing home a championship for the first time in over 50 years. What is the number one thing to monitor at the Broncos mandatory minicamp this week? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and what they have that the Nuggets are lacking in. Will the Nuggets ever get back the connectivity we saw in 2023? Zach and Phil react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup last night, making it 4 straight years the Avalanche have lost to a team that did not go on to win the championship. Are we not being critical enough of the Avalanche after falling short of their expectations so many times? How have the Avs fallen short so many times as favorites to win the Cup? Would only one championship for this core be a disappointment? We react to the NBA championship betting odds for next season. How likely are the Nuggets to win their second franchise championship? Have the Nuggets fallen out of a championship window with how many teams are ahead of them? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and how they will handle the surplus of talent in the secondary. We hear from Payton on Jaquan McMillian's future contract, what McMillian brings to the team, and playing the best player regardless of where they were drafted or how they got to a team. We react to the Broncos as Sean Payton and the Broncos agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Denver until 2030. Why did they decide to give Payton an extension now, with two years left on his original deal? We hear from Payton on the length of the contract and his excitement for football, even at his age. We share the latest on the Jonothan Cooper situation and the legal trouble Cooper may be in. How will the Broncos and the NFL handle this situation, and could Cooper have played his last down as a member of the Broncos? We wrap up the show recapping everything we learned in Denver sports today, previewing Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.