The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive talks about where the Broncos stand with Courtland Sutton right now. Zach and Phil wonder what life without Sutton would look like during the draft. | Coach Prime disputes the claims about what he said regarding where he wants Shedeur and Travis to play in the NFL. The fellas respond to Coach Prime and the article that came out about him. | Coach Prime goes on to explain what his thinking is by letting Shedeur and Shilo recruit. Phil explains why CU could be ahead of the curve if one thing happens after the transfer portal window closes. | The Denver Nuggets bench is under the microscope these playoffs. Zach and Phil pick their official bench MVP before the playoffs kickoff.

Hour 4 of The Drive highlights Bill Barnwell’s article about what a realistic PS2 trade could look like during the 2024 NFL Draft. Zach and Phil debate about which way they’d lean if they had to choose. Our Denver Post Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy immediately shuts down the idea of trading PS2! Troy talks about the Broncos plan at #12. Troy gets honest about the Broncos QB situation and how they played it this offseason. Did the Broncos make a mistake? | If a Genie allowed his magic lamp to be touched, should the Avs want Captain Gabriel Landeskog back or get an above average goaltender? The Drive argues! | The Drive’s Top Five is all in on the Avs tonight!

Hour 1 of The Drive dives right into the Jontay Porter situation that transpired this morning. Was he the first to do it in the NBA or was he the perfect sacrificial lamb? | Zach and Phil discuss why it’s go time for the Lakers vs Nuggets Round 1! How ready are the Nuggets to face the motivated Lakers again? | The Colorado Avalanche now know the where and why of their first-round opponent. The guys argue about who they’d start in goal on Thursday for confidence purposes. | Courtland Sutton appears to be on his way out of Denver. What does this say about the Broncos, and could another skilled weapon be on the Broncos radar in the NFL Draft?

Hour 2 of The Drive is all about what’s going on with the Avs and Nuggets as the playoffs are fast and furious! Zach and Phil discuss which situation would be more disappointing if ends with just one championship: the Avs or Nuggets? Phil calls out Coach Bednar for the Avs underachieving. Should there be more blame to go around? | The Drive’s “Three Count” calls out the Colorado Rockies! | The Colorado Buffaloes are trying a new approach with the transfer portal. Zach and Phil discuss whether the new player-led method is sustainable.

Hour 3 of The Drive continues their conversation about what exactly Coach Prime is doing in Boulder. Zach questions what everyone else is seeing that he may be missing. | Jontay Porter, brother of Michael Porter Jr, has found out his fate and it’s banned from the NBA for life. Phil wonders where Jontay got the money to bet with high stakes that led to him getting banned. | The guys discuss what the real expectations should be for the Lakers even though they are the first-round opponent. | Zach and Phil have the long-awaited conversation about what the Broncos should do with Courtland Sutton moving forward.

Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene for the playoffs by discussing where the Avs go at goalie moving forward. Zach and Phil go through who they trust more: Georgie or Justus! Then the conversation transitions to whose to blame if the Avs leave this window with just one championship. Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James also blames Coach Bednar for the Avs shortcomings. James makes his case for why Nikola Jokic will get the benefit of the doubt when its all said and done. | Denversports.com’s Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what the vibe was like at Nuggets practice today. He also breaks down why MPJ is the key in this series. Can the bench produce enough to keep the Coach Malone calm? | The Drive’s Top Five highlights who might be the best option for the Nuggets out of the Eastern Conference.

Hour 1 of The Drive previews the Western Conference Play-In games tonight as the Nuggets look to find out who they’ll play Saturday! | Field Yates and Mel Kiper did a First 100 Mock Draft for ESPN. Field Yates explains why the Broncos can’t afford to give up the farm for the top 4 QB's so he suspects Denver will draft TE Brock Bowers at 12th overall. Zach and Phil argue about who Yates selected for Denver as their new QB in the 3rd round of this draft. | The conversation continues about why the 3rd round QB won’t make the Broncos QB room better. Could he be the stop gap option or is he not an option at all? | The early returns are in, and Nikola Jokic appears to be the runaway MVP. But did the early returns reveal more about the national narrative that’s on the horizon?

Hour 2 of The Drive needs to know why Courtland Sutton is seeking a contract now. Zach and Phil discuss what the future of Courtland Sutton in Denver looks like as he’s staying put from Voluntary Workouts right now. Phil explains why this isn’t anything to worry about. Does Sean want Courtland to be a part of this rebuild. The time comes where the guys predict what Sutton’s next contract could be. | The Drive’s “Three Count” is worried for Jontay Porter after his betting account was found. | The number 12 overall pick in the NFL draft has produced some great guys over the years! Zach and Phil go through the non-QB options from year’s past!

Hour 3 of The Drive celebrates Caitlin Clark for getting to the WNBA! Zach and Phil discuss how the WNBA can create more revenue after her rookie contract goes viral. | The votes are in for MVP and all the other awards as well in the NBA. The fellas aren’t sold on the SGA narrative being pushed by Stephen A. Smith and they respond to his comments! | Zach and Phil discuss why the college transfer portal has beeen misused. Can family still be instituted in college sports now that the transfer portal rues the roost? | Field Yates and Mel Kiper did a First 100 Mock Draft for ESPN. Field Yates explains why the Broncos can’t afford to give up the farm for the top 4 so he suspects Denver will draft TE Brock Bowers at 12th overall. Will the Broncos draft a QB early to compete with Jarrett Stidham?

Hour 4 of The Drive isn’t happy with how the Broncos played coy with JJ McCarthy and now they could be stuck with Spencer Rattler as a 3rd round QB! Get your popcorn ready because Zach Bye vs Phillip Lindsay has another installation on The Drive. Is it best for Denver to get JJ McCarthy or Spencer Rattler? | The RamosLaw.com Textline weighs in and the guys respond! | The Drive’s Top Five argues about Courtland Sutton!