The Drive | Hour 1 | 07.16.26

Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 40:21

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Will and James. The guys discuss Zach and James's concerns about the Avalanche and go down a rabbit hole of Zach's story of participating in in-game entertainment at an NBA game with a broken wrist. Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Avalanche and Zach's frustration with Jared Bednar returning as the Avs coach. Should we be frustrated with their lack of playoff success since the Stanley Cup, even after being favorites in every series they've played in? How close is the Avs window to closing with their roster being the oldest in the NHL?  We react to ESPN ranking the top safeties in the NFL and the Broncos duo of Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga being absent from the list. We react to Bleacher Report suggesting the Broncos should consider trading Riley Moss now, while his value is at its highest. Could Jahdae Barron step into Moss's role as cornerback two?