Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the expectations and pressure on Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels as they head into their second NFL seasons. With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie ask if/when the team will sign Sutton, Allen, Bonitto or JFM to contract extensions. Would paying some and not all of the players looking for extensions cause issues in the locker room? What did the guys make of the first N...
Jul 11, 2025•44 min
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie look at the Broncos off season moves and decide which player they feel the most confident in. Will JK Dobbins be able to stay healthy all year in Denver? How will Bo Nix elevate his game this season? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Que Robinson’s potential for the Broncos this season, the running back battle during training camp, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” features the Avalanche twitter account posting a picture of Natha...
Jul 11, 2025•45 min
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil, Richie and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition with the morning show. We hear gripes from the morning show on the difficulty of questions. Will we be able to beat the morning show’s 1-3 performance from yesterday? We react to a Bleacher Report article predicting JK Dobbins as a disappointment this season. Does Phil agree with the idea that Dobbins could be a trade or release candidate before the end of the season? We react to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum stati...
Jul 11, 2025•47 min
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie rank the coaches in Colorado based on how much pressure they are under. How secure is Sean Payton with the Broncos after just two seasons? Could David Adelman be on the hot seat in year one, if the Nuggets decide he’s not the right guy for the job? We react to Major League Baseball discussing a salary cap for the sport. How would a salary cap impact the Rockies and would owner Dick Monfort be in favor of a cap? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s J...
Jul 11, 2025•44 min
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss Phil’s early tee time this morning and Zach playing Arrowhead yesterday and running into former Bronco Justin Simmons. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s grade of an A- for the Broncos off season. Do the Broncos deserve this high grade with moves like signing Evan Engram, DJ Jones and adding to their already stout defense? We hear from Michael Porter Jr. with his goodbye video to Denver and Nuggets...
Jul 10, 2025•45 min
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Deion Sanders’ time at Big 12 media day yesterday. Was Deion in the right to be defensive about someone asking about his health? Will Colorado have a “better team” even after losing Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the draft? Does Coach Prime and CU have a built in excuse with a lack of resources and NIL money if his team underperforms this season? Will Deion be able to continue his success of getting talent to come to CU?
Jul 10, 2025•45 min
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil answer what position group for the Broncos they would want to keep healthy the most. If they could keep one individual Broncos player healthy for the whole season, who would the guys choose? We hear from new Nugget Cam Johnson as he describes what it will be like to play alongside Nikola Jokic. What will we see from Nuggets summer league tonight? Zach and Phil react to Michael Porter Jr.’s goodbye message to Denver and Nuggets fans. Was moving on from Porter...
Jul 10, 2025•50 min
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Deion Sanders’ time at Big 12 media day yesterday. Was Deion in the right to be defensive about someone asking about his health? Will Colorado have a “better team” even after losing Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the draft? Will Deion have an easier time coaching the entire team, not having his children on the team? Does Coach Prime and CU have a built in excuse with a lack of resources and NIL money if his team underperforms this season? We w...
Jul 10, 2025•41 min
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss CU at media today and who should be the starting quarterback for the Buffs this season. Is there reason to be concerned with Jokic’s decision to not sign a contract extension with the Nuggets this offseason? Is Jokic keeping his options open or making the right financial decision? We react to Maurice Jones-Drew’s power rankings of NFL running backs. Where did RJ Harvey come in on the lost an...
Jul 09, 2025•42 min
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to Jonas Valanciunas’ comments on potentially being a member of the Nuggets. Is Valanciunas not appreciating the opportunity he has of playing on an NBA championship contender and playing with the best player in the world? What are Valanciunas’ priorities when it comes to him wanting to play in Europe instead of the Nuggets next season? Today’s “Three Count” features the MLB using the ABS system for challenges in the All-Star game, Abdul Carter havin...
Jul 09, 2025•47 min
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the Avalanche’s poor free agency grade. While the Avs haven’t made many moves regarding their roster, Richie explains why he loves their coaching addition. Richie pitches a trade idea he saw which would send Lebron James to the Nuggets. Would the guys be willing to part ways with Jamal Murray if it meant bringing Lebron to Denver to team up with Jokic? We hear from Michael Porter Jr. and his thank you message to the Nuggets. What do the guys make ...
Jul 09, 2025•47 min
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie dive into the Broncos and if Bo Nix will be trending upward this season. How confident are the guys in the Broncos offensive weapons as we head into the season? Is there room for Vele, Harvey, Mims and Franklin to grow into legitimate roles on the Broncos offense? What is the latest in the Nuggets and Jonas Valanciunas saga? Is Valanciunas’ desire to play in Europe have more to do with a non-guaranteed contract in 2026-2027? What are Valanciunas’ prioritie...
Jul 09, 2025•42 min
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys react to the Broncos low ranking when it comes to offensive weapons. Will another wide receiver make a jump in their game, or will the Broncos bring in a veteran option at wide receiver? Zach and Phil share their stories from golfing over the weekend and Phil losing his putter on the course. Today marks the first day Jokic can sign a three-year $206 million extension with the Nuggets, but will he sign...
Jul 08, 2025•42 min
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos history at tight end since 2015. Will Evan Engram live up to the “joker” role and be the best tight end for the Broncos since Noah Fant? Today’s “Three Count” includes ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum picking Bo Nix as his dark horse MVP, the second season of Netflix’s “Quarterback’ documentary featuring Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins, and what we are watching during this off sports time. We have breaking news as Nikola Jokic...
Jul 08, 2025•44 min
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN listing Marvin Mims as a “luxury player”. Has Mims proved himself beyond just a gadget player and should he be considered a true number two receiver? We react to Nikola Jokic reportedly not signing his contract extension this offseason. Is Jokic leaving his options open or waiting for the bigger pay day next summer? What did Jonas Valanciunas have to say about his ongoing situation with the Nuggets? What can we expect from Deion Sanders at Big ...
Jul 08, 2025•47 min
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos history at tight end since 2015. Will the addition of Evan Engram be the solution the Broncos have been looking for at tight end? Will Engram be able to top Noah Fant’s production from the early 2000’s? We react to the latest with Jonas Valanciunas and the Nuggets. What did Valanciunas have to say about the situation, and could the Nuggets have a better option at back-up big? We have NBA news as Bradley Beal intends to sign ...
Jul 08, 2025•43 min
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the ongoing story of Jonas Valanciunas reportedly wanting to return to Europe to play basketball and not honoring his contract with the Nuggets. Will the Nuggets be the “nice guy” and allow Valanciunas to play in Europe? Zach and Phil recap their 4th of July weekend. How bad of a loss would Valanciunas be for the Nuggets’ second unit? We pivot to the Broncos and Zach asks if John Franklin-Meye...
Jul 07, 2025•42 min
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which player will have the toughest time getting an extension from the Broncos between Zach Allen, Nik Bonitto, Courtland Sutton and John Franklin-Meyers. Is the Broncos defensive line expendable and could we see replacements through the draft and free agency? Will all the extension hopeful Broncos “get fed”? Today’s “Three Count” features the NBA changing their “heave” rule at the end of periods and how it will impact Jokic’s three point percentage, ...
Jul 07, 2025•46 min
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the first batch of the NFL’s top 100 player rankings. Zach Allen was featured in the #90-100 list, is this disrespectful and should he have been ranked higher? We dive into the odd situation between the recently added Jonas Valanciunas and the Nuggets. What is the likelihood that Valanciunas does not play for the Nuggets this season and instead in Europe, as he reportedly wants to? Does Valanciunas have any leverage over the organization for the Nug...
Jul 07, 2025•46 min
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continues their conversation about John Franklin-Meyers and his future with the Broncos. Could there be a difference of opinions on Nik Bonitto and the value he brings to the team? Is there enough money and cap space for all four major Broncos looking for contract extensions? Will we see any contract extensions before training camp starts? How important is it for the Broncos to re-sign George Paton as he enters the final year of his contract? We wrap up the ...
Jul 07, 2025•41 min
In hour 1 of The Drive Chad Andrus and John Davis sit in for Zach and Phil. There are new faces all around the Denver sports scene. Things tip off talking about the nuggets and who they have managed to move and bring in. Now that the dust has settled form the Broncos draft, the guys discuss whether a draft pick or a free agent pick up makes the biggest impact for the team this season. The Avs have a new iron man and some similarities from the past come creeping in.
Jul 03, 2025•47 min
In hour 2 Chad and John invite in Matt Moore to discuss how some Nuggets players sit with all the moves. Is the team one of the best in the NBA now? News breaks and it could affect the Nuggets recent moves. Why can one team internal promotions work and not with another? More news is coming out regarding a player the Nuggets just traded for. Can his decision have a ripple effect on the NBA and change a 7 team trade.
Jul 03, 2025•47 min
In hour 3 Chad and John continue the tradition talk. Something that isn’t a tradition is the Broncos having a highly ranked position. Well according to one report the team is the best at one position. The guys get into the details. Who has had the best off season between the Broncos, Avs, and Nuggets? Do the guys think the old coach and GM are looking at the Nuggets now wishing they had this team?
Jul 03, 2025•43 min
In hour 4 Chad and John get into the Broncos front 7 and what the future could hold for some of the players who have made their mark recently. The Broncos stadium location has taken a possible new turn. Chad has one requirement no matter where the field is. Has CU gone silent? Did they peak in the first two years of the Coach Prime era? The guys wrap things up with your texts and final thoughts.
Jul 03, 2025•44 min
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their golf games with the long weekend around the corner and the beatings they used to take as children. Could Sean Payton take a flyer on Shedeur Sanders if Sanders were to be cut from the Browns? Would Shedeur be his newest Jameis Winston or Zach Wilson? Zach and Phil question how much pressure is on David Adelman now that the Nuggets have vastly improved their roster. We react to Colin Cowher...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bleacher Reports’ ranking of the top 5 pass rushing duos in the NFL. How high did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper land on the list? Zach shares all the stats from Bonitto and Cooper from last season. What should the expectation be for the duo in the upcoming season? Today’s “Three Count” features the Nuggets additions this offseason and how their zodiac signs fit with the team and us ranking our top 3 holidays of the year. After yesterday’s conversa...
Jul 02, 2025•46 min
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum saying Arch Manning reminds him of Tim Tebow. Is Manning being overhyped going into his first season as the starting quarterback or will he prove to be appointment tv when Texas plays? Could Sean Payton take a flyer on Shedeur Sanders if Sanders were to be cut from the Browns? Would Shedeur be his newest Jameis Winston or Zach Wilson? . We hear from Charlie Monfort as he made his first media appearance since being promoted to C....
Jul 02, 2025•46 min
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how much pressure is on David Adelman this season now that the Nuggets have revamped their roster into a championship contender. Will Jamal Murray have a productive offseason and come into the season in shape and stay healthy throughout the year? We react to Bleacher Reports’ ranking of the top 5 pass rushing duos in the NFL. How high did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper land on the list? What should the expectation be for Bonitto and Cooper in the upc...
Jul 02, 2025•41 min
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Johnson trade. What does Johnson bring to the Nuggets that MPJ was lacking in? Do the Nuggets still need Jamal Murray to be at his best to win a championship next season? How has the Nuggets off season moves changed their championship odds? With the Nuggets breaking up the “core 4” of the starting lineup, Zach and Phil list who are the most untradable players in De...
Jul 01, 2025•40 min
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets off season moves. After trading away Michael Porter Jr. we breakdown the differences in MPJ and newly acquired Cam Johnson. Are the Nuggets back to championship contention? Today’s “Three Count” includes celebrating Bobby Bonillo Day as he will receive another $1.2 million from the Mets today from a deferred contract from over two decades ago, JJ Barea and Rodney Billups joining David Adelman on the Nuggets coaching staff, a...
Jul 01, 2025•45 min
