The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil breaking down what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. With an emphasis on the running game at practice, should we expect more improved running production in 2025? We preview the Broncos joint practice preseason game with the Cardinals this week. How much will we see Nik Bonitto play in preseason game 2 after he “tweaked” something this week? We revisit a year ago when Bo Nix was being voted a captain before ever playing a regular season game. Will the Broncos choose the same captains from last season? We preview the Cardinals and what matchups we are most looking forward to.

Duration:00:42:25

The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.13.25

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out a grade for Bo Nix’s training camp so far. Why has the Broncos offense and Bo Nix struggled more in year 2 than in year 1? We react to Kay Adams’ time at Broncos training camp. Has Sean Payton been putting too much pressure on Bo Nix? Today’s “Three Count” features Shedeur Sanders going down with an oblique injury and most likely to miss the preseason game this upcoming weekend, the Broncos being valued as the 15 highest franchise in the NFL at $6.55 billion after being bought for $4.65 billion a few years ago, and former Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor passing away. We react to a surprising story coming out of Ball Arena in which a former Rocky mascot is suing KSE.

Duration:00:44:18

The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.13.25

Hour 3

Duration:00:47:52

The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.13.25

Hour 4

Duration:00:40:36

The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.12.25

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie recapping what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. The guys share about how hands on Sean Payton was today in coaching up the wide receivers. We compare and contrast the two Broncos quarterbacks from today’s practice. With Bo Nix having the starting quarterback job secured, has this unlocked Jarrett Stidham to play worry free and take risks? Is Tyler Badie on his way of earning the Broncos third running back position? We react to Nik Bonitto making the NFL’s top 100 list, coming in at number 38. Has this honor earned Bonitto even more money on his future contract extension with the Broncos?

Duration:00:41:24

The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.12.25

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie look back at previous draft classes under George Paton and debate who is most likely to have a “coming out party” this season. Is Troy Franklin due for a breakout season in 2025? Was last year his “growing pains” to now go out and show his talents? Today’s “Three Count” includes reacting to Mike Evans saying he would rest the defensive starters for the rest of preseason, Taylor Swift teasing her new album on the Kelce brother’s podcast and boosting the views, and the Rockies looking to continue their streak of not losing 9 games in a row this season. Phil and Richie break down what they saw from both inside linebackers at Broncos training camp today. How concerned should we be after both Greenlaw and Singelton have already sustained injuries?

Duration:00:44:38

The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.12.25

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie continue to break down what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. The guys share about how hands on Sean Payton was today in coaching up the wide receivers and situational football. Is Tyler Badie on his way of earning the Broncos third running back position? We compare and contrast the two Broncos quarterbacks from today’s practice. With Bo Nix having the starting quarterback job secured, has this unlocked Jarrett Stidham to play worry free and take risks? Veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss James’ takeaways from Saturday’s preseason game, Nik Bonitto being ranked in the top 40 on the NFL’s top 100 players list, and how Sean Payton will handle playing the starters throughout the rest of preseason.

Duration:00:42:50

The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.12.25

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie continue to react to what they saw out at Broncos training camp this week. How important are the rest of the Broncos preseason games for selecting who makes the final roster and who doesn’t? How will the Broncos deal with cutting players in a full running back room? What do each of the Broncos wide receivers bring to the table? Richie shares about the Broncos punter, Jeremy Crawshaw bouncing back after a tough game on Saturday. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Bo Nix’s struggles so far in camp while Jarrett Stidham has been on fire.

Duration:00:44:59

The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.11.25

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos disappointing preseason game from their starters over the weekend. Phil explains how RJ Harvey can improve in the Broncos new running scheme. Did the Broncos starters overlook the game knowing they were facing the 49ers backups? Was Sean Payton right to be disappointed with his team’s performance? Zach and Phil give Nik Bonitto his flowers after a dominant performance on Saturday.

Duration:00:42:52

The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.11.25

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the Broncos first preseason game over the weekend in Santa Clara. We debate if Nik Bonitto is worthy of a huge contract that elite pass rushers are getting recently. Phil explains why Tyler Badie separated himself in Saturday's game. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos running back room. Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos new rookie punter struggling in his NFL debut, the first AP poll for the college football season, and where CU and other Big 12 teams landed on the rankings. Zach and Phil break down Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut from Friday night after all the attention he was receiving from his viral entrance to the stadium.

Duration:00:43:10

The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.11.25

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the updated depth chart for the Browns quarterbacks. We pivot back to the Broncos and analyze their first preseason game. Did the Broncos starters overlook the game knowing they were facing the 49ers backups? Should Sean Payton be disappointed with his team’s performance? Can the Broncos use their game as a wakeup call to be better vs Arizona next week? What do the guys make of the 49ers opening drive, tearing up the Broncos defense? Did Nik Bonitto go out and prove his success from last year will continue into this year?

Duration:00:49:03

The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.11.25

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos first preseason game. Phil shares his thoughts on RJ Harvey’s first NFL experience and how he can improve going forward. Did Tyler Badie separate himself from the pack in the Broncos running back room? Zach and Phil question if the depth chart for the Broncos running back room has been shaken up after the game on Saturday. Phil breaks down what happened on Bo Nix’s safety over the weekend. We wrap up the show with the guys handing out their “game balls” for their most impressive Broncos.

Duration:00:38:50

The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.06.25

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the cutting of Tim Patrick last year and who could be this years version of the release. With the Broncos kicking off preseason tomorrow, we question how much the starters will play and how important the result of the game is. What rookie will the guys be looking for in tomorrow’s game? Will Jahdae Barron have a bigger impact than we have seen in camp so far? We are three weeks out from the Colorado Buffalos first game and react to Coach Deion Sanders’ comments today. Will CU’s offensive line and run game be better than we’ve seen the past two seasons?

Duration:00:41:12

The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.08.25

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos as they will play their first preseason game tomorrow in Santa Clara. How will the order of operations go with the running back room? Will the Broncos be able to have success with big plays the way we haven’t seen much in training camp so far? What players in position battles have the most to gain or lose during the game tomorrow? Today’s “Three Count” features Will’s amazing gambling story on the Rockies game earlier this week and Von Miller’s comments on the Broncos being like seeing an old girlfriend be happy now. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what the Broncos offensive snap count will be for the starters, Nix reverting too running too often, and Sean Payton setting high expectations for his team and QB.

Duration:00:45:43

The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.08.25

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to the viral Shedeur Sanders video of him walking into the facility for his first preseason game. Is Shedeur already starting on the wrong foot with all his extra antics? Should Shedeur be changing his personality to conform into what most quarterbacks in the NFL are like? How much pressure is on Shedeur to perform tonight? We react to Nick Wright’s comments on Bo Nix and comparing him to Mac Jones. Is Wright just being a Denver hater or is there real concerns with the Broncos and Nix? We return to the text line and their thoughts on Shedeur Sanders’ entrance to his first preseason game.

Duration:00:49:59

The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.08.25

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will preview the Broncos first preseason game tomorrow. Is the Broncos third running back position still up for grabs? How important will the result of the game and Bo Nix’s stat line be? How will the order of operations go with the running back room? We react to the breaking news from ESPN’s Shams Charania and the Nuggets being reported to play on Christman Night. Are both the Broncos and Nuggets playing on Christmas Day a gift or too much going on, on the same day? We wrap up the show with an update on Shedeur Sanders’ performance and what we are looking for in the Broncos preseason game tomorrow.

Duration:00:41:17

The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.07.25

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Richie cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their early college football takes and who the Buffs should go with at quarterback. Zach and Richie react to what they’re hearing from the Broncos joint practice with the 49ers. Has the Broncos defense lived up to the expectations vs a new opponent? Is it fair to say the Broncos have “won” the joint practice? Has Sean Payton’s comments on the Super Bowl changed the expectations for the Broncos? Would a playoff appearance alone be enough for Broncos Country? Is Courtland Sutton the best wide receiver at the joint practice today?

Duration:00:43:47

The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.07.25

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie discuss how the Broncos can take pressure off of Bo Nix with a stronger run game and more weapons in the passing game. Our 9News Broncos insider joins the show live from Santa Clara to discuss Tyler Badie potentially taking the third running back spot, Troy Franklin having another great practice, and if an under the radar player can find his way onto the Broncos 53-man roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes questioning if Kyrese Rowan can the be the next example of an underwhelming college football player popping in the NFL and ESPN ranking CU in the 11 tier and CSU in the 17 tier of college football. Could we see the end of the Broncos long history of undrafted free agents making a big impact on the team?

Duration:00:45:39

The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.07.25

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Richie and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. Can we take advantage after the morning show’s 2-2 performance today? We react to Bo Nix’s comments about spending time with Drew Brees with the “Scoop City” podcast. What can Nix learn cerebrally from Brees that can take his game to an even higher level? With people still not buying into the Bo Nix hype, the guys ask what Nix is missing in his repertoire. Has Sean Payton’s comments on the Super Bowl changed the expectations for the Broncos? Would a playoff appearance alone be enough for Broncos Country?

Duration:00:46:22

The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.07.25