The Drive

Hour 4 of The Drive has bad energy to open hour 4 as KJ isn’t all in on the Nuggets heading into Game 2. The guys go through what it will take for the Nuggets to pull out the win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. The guys go through why the starters were left in Game 1. Will Coach Malone look to take another shot at the Timberwolves tonight? Have the Nuggets matured properly over the years? | Mat Smith turns into the CU Buffs Insider as he gets everyone prepared for the Saturday Spring Game! Mat talks about his conversation with Cordell Stewart today. Is Shedeur Sanders ready to be a pro? If not, how far away is he? | What question should be asked at the Broncos pre-draft press conference tomorrow? Will any draft questions be asked? Any conversation about a 1st round pick? Will the Denver Nuggets win in Game 2 tonight? 

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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with what all took place with the Avs and Nuggets today at Ball Arena. Zach talks about why Coach Malone put Nikola Jokic back in during the 4th quarter. Zach has a theory and DMac’s soundbite from Malone confirmed it. | Derek and DMac talk about the intensity between the Nuggets and Avs right now. Derek talks about not being nervous as an athlete in certain moments. He then talks about the life moments where he was nervous. Will the Avs beat the Seattle Kraken tonight? | Coach Malone talks about why he put some of the starters back in while up 30 points in Game 1. Also, can Malone get his team to have a “bully” mentality? Has Derek turned on Coach Malone again? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about his time with Emmanuel Sanders and what he’s doing with his foundation. Is there any Broncos news to report? Also, how is Russ handling the Golf Cart Gate? Troy talks about Russ getting back to form because it’s still in him. 

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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with Coach Malone talking about why he put the starters back in while up 30! James Merilatt, Denversports.com Senior Editor, joins The Drive. James discusses why Coach Malone is full of it. DMac says it’s personal for Malone and Derek doubles down with why a Coach makes moves of this magnitude. According to Zach Bye’s theory, why is Coach Malone taking things so personal with Tim Connelly? James talks about why Coach Malone has to act so tough! Coach Bednar talks about leaving guys off the playoff roster. How serious should it be taken if a guy of substance doesn’t make the final cut? Who gets the nod tonight: Erik Johnson or Sammy G? Did the Avs mess up with Gabe by giving him the right to choose his own path? | Derek wonders why people are so sensitive about the Avs making business decisions. The Drive has a Golf Cart Update! | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the most interesting thing that took place at the Nuggets Practice today. KCP is very important, and his legacy could be increased with this playoff run alone! Derek talks about how championship experience kicks in once you’re in the big dance! Can too much rest destroy a team’s momentum? 

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Hour 3 of The Drive locks in on who the Broncos should take in the draft! What position should the Broncos look at? Who should the Broncos lock in on? Could it be a OLB, TE, or maybe even C? Is Baron Browning more like Malik Reed or Shaq Barrett? | Nebraska vs CU is getting very heated! Deion vs Matt Rhule is slowly becoming a thing. | Hot Take Tuesday is all about the Avalanche! The guys get into why the Avs will blow the Kraken away tonight. | PTI speaks on this situation about Coach Prime vs Matt Rhule. Who will get it right in the end? Would Derek ever root for Nebraska? 

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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with Mike Salk from Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710! Mike gives a breakdown on the Seattle Kraken and who to keep your eye on heading into this series! Will there be any fights tonight? The Drive vs Mike Salk gets going early into the interview! Mike talks about the goalie situation that has plagued Seattle all season. What will the final score be? Does Mike pick the Kraken to win the series? Derek and DMac get so riled up that they lose it about Russell Wilson still getting clowned on by Seattle people. Why isn't Seattle more grateful? | Draymond Green may be serving a suspension soon after stepping on Domantas Sabonis. Who was in the right? Is this the beginning of the end for the Warriors? | Will Peterson and the guys get you set for Game 1 of Avs vs Kraken series starting tonight. Will Erik Johnson make the postseason roster? Who wins Game 1?

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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the Jalen Hurts deal that sets the QB market again! Russell Wilson was supposed to be traded where? Zach talks about who wanted Russ before Denver locked him in. Also, the guys have fun with how amazing the Denver Nuggets played last night. Why was Jokic back in in the 4th quarter? Will the T-Wolves get back at the Nuggets on Wednesday? | Derek crowns the best athlete in Denver! Also, what is the level of intensity in the playoffs compared to the regular season? | The guys discuss what’s going on with Coach Malone and Jamal Murray and how yesterday was huge for the Nuggets. Did the playoffs open a new version of Jamal Murray? | How did Russ end up in the dunes while golfing? Should the Broncos trade Justin Simmons for Budda Baker? Derek weighs in. DMac talks about running the Boston Marathon and what all it intels! 

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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Coach Malone being the voice of reason. Did the Nuggets find their killer instinct? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what the first game of the series was like. What is it like seeing the Nuggets “turn it on”? What did last night show about the Nuggets mentality? Why did Jamal have so many jitters? 932 days and Jamal talked about the distance between now and the bubble in 2020. | Do the fans believe in the Denver Nuggets? The Avs are back on the ice. Are the Avs moving a step slow or are they pacing towards the cup? Derek talks about being dialed in as an athlete heading into big moments. Will the Broncos take after the Nuggets and Avs with one significant thing for the players? | Well Jerry Jeudy wants a new number but there’s a little wrinkle! How much does it cost to change numbers? 

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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with Jalen Hurts breaking the bank with his new deal! Who would Derek rather have at QB: Lamar or Jalen? Why are QB’s contracts so open to the public? Should it be that way? | Nikola Jokic talks about not caring about coming back in the game during the 4th quarter. How surprised should everyone be about how he answers questions? Who would you rather have: Anthony Edwards or MPJ? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Did the Avs get some good news at practice today? Who will be a part of the top 18 tomorrow vs Seattle? Will gives an outlook on Seattle and what to expect tomorrow night? | Derek and DMac talk about the transfer portal at CU right now. Colorado Avalanche Defenseman Bo Byram joins The Drive. Bo talks about joining a winning team in the Avs and how fortunate he’s been to be a Stanley Cup Champion at 21. Derek and Bo talk about not growing complacent. Bo talks about digging deep! Bo talks about smashing his stick at practice and using that as fuel to get it going tomorrow. Why was Bo almost kicked out the Avs SCF Championship Parade? 

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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with a recap of Game 1 of the Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Playoff Series. The Denver Nuggets found that fire, but it was Christian Braun that was the spark! Derek talks about turning it off after getting up for such an important game. Russell Wilson gets dashed by DMac again. Did DMac go too far? Why wouldn’t DMac post his kids on social media? Does Derek’s daughter have snapchat? | Derek goes off on the texters for suggesting that his daughter is not being honest with him! | Where will the Avs and Nuggets be one week from now? Will the Rockies get back to .500? 

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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with how the Avs took a minute to get it going vs the Jets last night. The Avs need a win tonight vs the Predators, but will they go all in? What injuries from this season will hurt the Avs, outside of Landy? Are the Nuggets in a better position than the Avs right now? | With a snowy evening approaching, will DMac still go on date night? Should the Avs have to play this makeup game? Big O retells the story of how he met his wife! He met her where? | Would you prefer a pedal to the medal type of grind to the playoffs like the Avs or a week’s worth of rest like the Nuggets? What should be the plan for the Avs tonight? Big O would rather play Seattle than Minnesota. He explains his thinking. How important is home ice in the NHL? | Big O talks about the life of being a season ticket holder! How much do season tickets go for in the playoffs? Could the Broncos sneak back into he first round? DMac has a theory and O is 50/50 on it! 

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