The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and John react to the trade involving Reggie Jackson. How are the Nuggets setting up the bench? Will the Nuggets go young and play recent draft picks more? Was this a power move by Calvin Booth to play his guys? We then play “Phil in the Blank”, what current Bronco looking for an extension would Phil like to bring back the most? We continue our conversation centered around the Nuggets, Jamal Murray and a KCP replacement. We finish up the hour with who the guy’s think is the biggest villain in Denver sports history.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and John give their one word to describe the upcoming Broncos season. Will the Broncos be a case of “addition by subtraction” and have a surprising season? Is the 2024 season about winning or gaining momentum heading into 2025? Could we see the CU Buffs make a run at the Big 12 Championship? Do the guys agree with the new EA Sports NCAA Football game ranking of the Buffs? We wrap up the show with what we will be watching this weekend and some NHL talk.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys reacting to the breaking news of the Nuggets. Is Jamal Murray worth the proposed contract extension that NBA insiders are reporting is coming? Are we surprised that KCP is declining his player option with the Nuggets? We react to some interesting quotes from Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth, does it sound like the Nuggets are ready to move on if KCP is not back next season? The Nuggets made their first-round draft pick last night, who did they get and how does he fit?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what’s more likely: a 1,000 yard receiver, a 1,000 yard rusher, of a double-digit sack artist? Where do the guys differ on their list and what surprise receiver does Phil think can go for 1,000? Today’s “Three Count” includes the NHL Hart Trophy, an NFL lawsuit, and some Colorado connections in the upcoming Olympics. We finish up the hour with a broader discussion on the influx of international players being drafted to the NBA.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of Reggie Jackson being traded. What was the purpose of the trade and what’s next for the Nuggets? Bronny James has been drafted by the Lakers, do the guys have a problem with how that came to be? For Michael Porter Jr.’s birthday, what are the guys “giving” MPJ? We revisit our conversation around the potential Jamal Murray extension, Zach and Phil debate if the Nuggets should attach themselves to Murray for the long term? Is Christan Braun ready to step in to the starting lineup and how urgent should Calvin Booth be to make a move this off season?

Hour 4 of The Drive kicks off with the guys reacting to the newest Denver Nugget. How will Coach Malone use the Nuggets first round pick from last night? With the news of Reggie Jackson being traded, will Coach Malone be forced to play younger guys this upcoming season? We pivot to Broncos talk, what is most likely, a 1,000 yard receiver, a 1,000 yard rusher, of a double-digit sack artist? We wrap up the show with a review of the NBA Draft and keynote some players with Colorado connections.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys discussing possible draft options for the Nuggets tonight. We dive into Zach’s wild idea of who to take in the second round. We continue Nuggets talk with whether or not we will see a splashy move from the Nuggets tonight, could Michael Porter Jr. be on the trading block? We continue our conversation on MPJ and give out percentages for the odds of a Michael Porter Jr. trade tonight?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation around Michael Porter Jr. and the chances of him being traded tonight. We move onto Sean Payton and the pressure he’s under this season. Is Payton on the hottest seat out of all the Denver Coaches? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Villanova Knicks, a college coach’s controversial postgame press conference and the Nuggets search for a new Rocky. We finish up the hour with a debate of if the Rockies should trade one of their longest tenured players.

In hour 3 of The Drive, the guys react to Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt. What did Prime say he regretted from year one in Boulder? Did Coach Prime let things get too personal last year? Is Prime the greatest divider of opinions in modern sports? Is that a good thing?  The NBA Draft is tonight, will the Nuggets be making a pick or trade at pick number 28? What is the Nuggets plan at backup center? What prospects are Zach and Phil looking at for the Nuggets?  Is today the final day of Michael Porter Jr. in a Nuggets jersey?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into the possibility of Michael Porter Jr. being traded tonight. What are the pros and cons of Porter Jr.’s game? Does the next Nuggets championship team have MPJ on it? The guys react to Sean Payton being placed on a list of non-QB’s under the most pressure this season. Is Payton already on the hot seat? How does Payton compare to the other coaches in Denver?  We wrap up the show with what we are watching tonight, a Russell Wilson video and what to expect from the Nuggets draft tonight.