Hour 1 of The Drive starts with Chad and Nate meeting The Drive in the crossover. The guys wanted to discuss did Greg Penner step up as an owner and sit Russell Wilson down for this weekend. Also, the crossover’s theme was all about what’s next. Russell Wilson is out but do the Broncos trust in Brett Rypien? Russell Wilson talked in the locker room today and the guys can’t help themselves but to think, why is Russ looking for so much validation? Does Russ do this to be loved more? Our Denverfan.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake details the Nuggets vs Lakers matchup tonight. The Lakers are playing well so how will the Nuggets matchup? Also, the Nuggets are trying to take off so would a win like this propel them to higher heights? Nikola Jokic is in the conversation for MVP again but is a three-peat possible?

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