The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by the morning show’s Brandon Stokley. Stoke and Phil share their stories about what it was like on each of their draft days and how the processes went that day. Did Stoke and Phil feel like they “got lied to” during the pre-draft process? With all the rumors of the Broncos trading up or trading back in the draft, what should we be believing? If the Broncos do end up trading up in the first round, will they select a running back, tight end or wide receiver? Why has Shedeur Sanders been rumored to slip in the draft tonight? What changed from a few days ago to now where Sanders is expected to be selected around 20th overall pick? If the Broncos get it right tonight, will this be the push the Broncos need to surpass the Chiefs and win the AFC west? Is there a position the guys would be upset if the Broncos selected tonight?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by the morning show’s Brandon Stokley. The guys dive into all the different scenarios for the Broncos in tonight’s first round of the NFL draft. How would the guys feel about taking a wide receiver in the first round? Would it be worth it for the Broncos to trade up in the draft to select a tight end even though they signed Engram in free agency? Out of all the mock drafts we assembled, what are the guys favorite scenarios? With Green Bay hosting the NFL draft this weekend, Zach calls his shot that Denver will host the draft in the next decade, especially when the Broncos build their new stadium. We wrap up the show with the guys predictions on where Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and Ashton Jeanty get selected. Who will the Broncos select with their first round draft pick?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Avalanche captain, Gabe Landeskog returning to the lineup tonight for the first time in three years. What other athlete returns can compare to Landeskog’s return? How will the organization acknowledge and celebrate Landy’s return tonight in Ball Arena? With the NFL draft about 24 hours out, Zach and Phil examine the ever-changing Shedeur Sanders draft expectations. The guys react to all the negative comments coming out about Sander. What would be the perfect fit for Shedeur at the NFL level? We dive into Michael Porter Jr.’s first round of the playoffs through the first 2 games. Will MPJ be able to play through pain in game 3? What would the Nuggets be missing if Porter Jr. isn’t on the floor?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Peter Schrager’s latest mock draft in which the Broncos select Ohio State’s wide receiver, Emeka Egbuka. Would the guys be alright with the Broncos passing on a running back to select a wide out? Does Schrager have inside information from Sean Payton, being that they worked together at Fox? We have multiple reports that the Broncos have inquired about moving up in the draft to possibly select Ashton Jeanty. How much would the guys be willing to give up to move up in the draft? Today’s “Three Count” features the current NHL odds to win the championship and where the Avs land and an update on the NBA playoffs including the Lakers evening the series with JJ Redick’s defensive scheme confusing Anthony Edwards. DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss Gabe Landeskog’s return to the ice tonight. What version of Landeskog will we be seeing tonight?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how wild it would be for the Broncos to trade up into the top 5 to select Travis Hunter. How many draft assets and players would the guys be willing to give up to select Travis Hunter? Zach and Phil examine the ever-changing Shedeur Sanders draft expectations. The guys react to all the negative comments coming out about Sander. What would be the perfect fit for Shedeur at the NFL level? Why has Shedeur’s draft odds changed so drastically today?  What kind of boost will Gabe Landeskog provide the Avalanche and Ball Arena? Just how important is winning the pivotal game 3 tonight for the Avs? The guys share what their “reasonable” expectations for Gabe tonight. Will MPJ be able to play through pain in game 3? Will Jokic be able to overcome the defensive schemes the Clippers are throwing at him?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Peter Schrager’s latest mock draft in which the Broncos select Ohio State’s wide receiver, Emeka Egbuka. Would the guys be alright with the Broncos passing on a running back to select a wide out? Did Sean Payton hint at possibly taking a wide receiver if a highly talented one drops in the draft? NFL veteran reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss how realistic it is for the Broncos to move up in the draft, which running backs fit the Broncos system, and if the Broncos don’t select a running back in the first round which position would they select. Why has Shedeur Sanders been rumored to slip in the draft? What surprises could we be in store for during the first round of the draft? How wild it would be for the Broncos to trade up into the top 5 to select Travis Hunter? We wrap up the show with predictions for the Avalanche and Gabe Landeskog in his return to the Avs for the first time in three years.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys the Avalanche overtime loss in Dallas last night. Is the Gabe Landeskog saga becoming a distraction to the team? Has Colorado proved they are the better team over Dallas? Zach and Phil break down the Nuggets narrow loss in game two. Was it surprising how the Nuggets loss due to their own mistakes down the stretch of the game? Will Christan Braun find his footing in this series? Why were the Nuggets so uncharacteristic with their turnovers? Now that both the Nuggets and Avalanche are tied 1-1 in their series, which team do the guys feel better about going forward? Will the Avs be able to match the Stars level of desperation?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss Jokic’s “flopping” in the playoffs and as great as he is, he needs to tone it down. We pivot to the Broncos as the guys question if the Broncos will be moving up the draft board during the first round. Could the Broncos be eyeing a wide receiver in the top 10 picks of the draft? Phil explains why the only reason the Broncos would trade up in the draft, is to select a running back that will make them instant contenders. Today’s “Three Count” includes Bruce Brown sitting courtside at the Nuggets game last night and hinting at a return, the dustup between Jamal Murray and Normal Powell, and a historic opening weekend ratings for the NBA playoffs. Zach and Phil share all the details on Colorado legend, Bill McCartney’s statue coming to Folsom Field.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the rumors that the Broncos are in the wide receiver market. Is Lions wideout, Jameson Williams a trade candidate? Would Williams’ speed unlock this Broncos offense? Is Williams on track to becoming a legitimate number one receiver in the NFL? How uncharacteristic was it for the Nuggets to get out-executed in the final minutes of their loss last night? Is the Nuggets unhealthy reliance on Jokic catching up to them in this playoff series? Now that both the Nuggets and Avalanche are tied 1-1 in their series, which team do the guys feel better about going forward? Zach breaks down his issues with the Nuggets in the final stretch of the game last night. Was it surprising to see Jokic make so many mistakes including missing free throws and turning the ball over? We hear from Nuggets interim coach, David Adelman, and his thoughts on the Nuggets playing uphill all night.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to reports that the Broncos could trade up in the draft to select a wide receiver. Is there a scenario the Broncos trade up in the draft and not select a running back? Could Ashton Jeanty slip in the draft and be attainable by the Broncos? Are the Broncos one piece away from being legitimate Super Bowl contenders? How fluid are the Broncos going into the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday? Zach and Phil share all the details on Colorado legend, Bill McCartney’s statue coming to Folsom Field. What other Denver legends deserve a statue? Will Coach Prime end up with a statue at CU? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the biggest takeaways in Denver sports today. Was it unfair to Denver sports fans for teasing a Gabe Landeskog return?