The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil, Aniello, and the guys compete in their weekly trivia competition against the morning show. How will we follow up on our 3-1 performance from last week? Will we beat the morning show's 3-1 performance from earlier today? What are the guy's biggest storylines for the Broncos during OTAs and training camp? What will Jaylen Waddle bring to this Broncos offense? Will Waddle and Courtland Sutton complement each other as co-number-one wide receivers? We react to ESPN's Jeff Passan detailing how the Rockies should approach the MLB trade deadline. Should everyone be on the table to trade for younger assets? Phil explains why he wants to hold on to guys like TJ Rumfield and see how they continue to develop instead of trying to ship him out. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Aniello and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. We react to the news of the day, in Jonathan Cooper being arrested on domestic violence charges. Will this story bring any distractions to the Broncos locker room or organization? Why are there such wide-ranging opinions on the Broncos, where some have the Broncos as Super Bowl favorites and some have them as the 15th-best team in the league? Who is the biggest competition for the Broncos in the AFC? Today's "Three Count" features the Hurricanes coming back from down 2-0 to even the series with a 4-3 win in overtime, how much would it take for us to take a hockey puck to the face like Brayden McNabb did in last night's game, Aaron Judge going down with a stress fracture to his ribs, and previewing Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the latest with Jonathan Cooper, his first impressions of Jaylen Waddle in a Broncos jersey, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Aniello cross-talking with Dover and Will. The guys discuss the news of the day in Jonathan Cooper being arrested for alleged domestic violence. Could this be a reason to bring in Von Miller for edge rusher depth? Phil and Aniello break down what they saw out at Broncos OTAs yesterday. What are the guy's biggest storylines for the Broncos during OTAs and training camp? Will Jaylen Waddle raise the floor of the Broncos' offense? Is Nikola Jokic still the best player in the NBA? Do the Nuggets need to infuse more "dawgs" on the roster to give them back their edge? Is it David Adelman's job to inspire his team to play harder, or is that on the players? What changes do the Avalanche need to make this offseason? Is there a path for the Avs to move on from Val Nichushkin and his contract? Is it time to upgrade defensively and move Devon Towes down the pecking order? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down everything they saw out at Broncos OTAs today. Does Phil feel like he could still participate when he watches the Broncos practice? The guys share about Lil Jordan Humphrey popping at practice and all the physical tools he has. What did the guys make of Davis Webb's first action in his new role of offensive coordinator? What was missing at practice without Bo Nix being able to be on the field? We react to Courtland Sutton defending the Broncos' tight end room, and Zach shares about the time he met Sean Payton at the Nuggets game during the NBA Finals. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss the Broncos new training facility. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share the sights and sounds from the Broncos' OTAs today. Did Jaylen Waddle pop in his first public practice with the Broncos? What will Waddle's speed and route running bring to the Broncos' offense? Who will be the Broncos 3rd wide receiver between Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant? Could the Broncos make a trade in their wide receiver room with the depth of talent they have in the position room? The guys share about how much Evan Engram was involved in the passing game today. Is this a sign of things to come this season, after a disappointing season a year ago? Will Jahdae Barron make a bigger impact in year 2 of his NFL career? How did JK Dobbins look after his season-ending surgery from last year? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on JK Dobbins. Do the Broncos have a structured plan to try and keep Dobbins healthy throughout the season for the first time in his career? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos OTA practice they were in attendance for today. How involved or not involved was Sean Payton as his role has changed to no longer being the play-caller? What did the guys make of Jaylen Waddle's first public practice with the Broncos? Is there a specific vision for how Waddle fits into this offense? We hear from Sean Payton on his initial thoughts on Jonah Coleman. Will Coleman's short and stout body frame translate well to the NFL? Is there a competition for the backup quarterback position, or is it Jarrett Stidham's job to lose? Today's "Three Count" includes the reports that the Broncos will not have a joint practice this preseason, the Knicks going into San Antonio and stealing Game 1, and discussing the Nuggets' paths forward to being competitive again. We break down Jonah Ellis' time at inside linebacker as the Broncos potentially change his position on the defense. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Broncos' OTAs and Sean Payton's interaction with Zach. Zach and Phil continue to break down what they saw out at Broncos practice today. What did the guys make of seeing Jaylen Waddle for the first time in a Broncos jersey? The guys share about how much Evan Engram was involved in the passing game today. Is this a sign of things to come this season, after a disappointing season a year ago? How did JK Dobbins look after his season-ending surgery from last year? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on JK Dobbins. Do the Broncos have a structured plan to try and keep Dobbins healthy throughout the season for the first time in his career? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche and explains why Bednar doesn't deserve an extension. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche having to bring back Bednar after losing their GM, if there's an excuse for the way the Avalanche's playoff failures, and much more. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN's FPI forecasting the NFL season. How did they forecast the Broncos' season? Why are the oddsmakers and ESPN computers down on the Broncos in 2026? We debate if Marvin Mims is a trade candidate for the Broncos with their history of moving off wide receivers when they have a full position room. Is a contract extension in the works for Mims? Will the Broncos be able to figure out Mims' role on the offense or continue to use him mostly as a special teamer? We react to the Broncos giving Patrick Surtain an unpromoted pay bump this week. Are players like Nik Bonitto and Jaylen Waddle also looking for a pay bump as rewards for outperforming their contracts? We react to Jamal Murray not committing to Team Canada for the next three years to be a part of the 2028 Olympics. Is there a fracture between Murray and his national basketball team? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? Today's "Three Count" features more of Kiszla's criticisms of Nathan MacKinnon, the Rockies' hot streak of winning 4 of their last 5 games, and Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover for next season. We preview the NBA Finals, the ticket prices for each venue, and more. The guys share how they see the series going and predict their NBA champions.