The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Russell Westbrook’s performance last night after his nightmare finish to the Minnesota game. Will Westbrook be a part of the closing lineup for the Nuggets going forward? With most of the rotation players sitting, last night, what takeaways do the guys have about the Nuggets loss to San Antionio? The Avalanche were able to pull of a win in a shootout vs a lowly Chicago team, but why did it take a shootout to win? Are the Avalanche on cruise control with their playoff fates most likely already decided? Will the Avs try to get their players some rest tonight and bench MacKinnon on a back-to-back? The Rockies dropped another game today as they fall to 1-5. Is it too early to rule out the Rockies on the season? At what point do the Rockies end their relationship with Kris Bryant?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen react to George Paton and Sean Payton’s comments on the Broncos upcoming draft. Which round would the guys like the Broncos to target a running back? Should the Broncos be weary of drafting a running back from North Carolina after Javonte Williams wasn’t successful in Denver? Could the Broncos trade up and select Tyler Warren to finally get Sean Payton’s “joker”? Today’s “Three Count” features Geno Smith and Trey McBride getting massive contract extensions from the Raiders and Cardinals which makes McBride the highest paid TE in NFL history, the Rockies city connect jerseys getting leaked, and the Broncos announcing they will have 6 OTA’s this offseason. We are counting down the top 30 moments in Denver sports from the last 30 years, and today’s “Mile high moment” details the Broncos trade for Russell Wilson. What went wrong for Russ’ time in Denver?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen question if Nuggets coach Michael Malone made the right decision to rest most of their rotational player last night. Are the Nuggets in jeopardy of falling into the NBA play-in tournament? Will the Nuggets seeding impact how far they are able to advance in the NBA playoffs? The guys react to Erik Johnson’s quote on Gabe Landeskog’s return to the Avalanche. Are we any more convinced that Landy will be on the ice with the Avs in this coming playoffs? The Rockies are already 6 games back for the division, are they already out of the chase? What do we make of the Rockies dominant starting pitching to begin the season? Is it hopeless for Colorado fans to think Dick Monfort will sell the Rockies someday? Will and Phil react to the latest NFL mock draft. Would Shedeur Sanders not be a good fit for the Cleveland Browns? Do the guys like Travis Hunter joining Drake Maye in New England?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen react to George Paton and Sean Payton’s comments on the Broncos upcoming draft. Which round would the guys like the Broncos to target a running back? Should the Broncos be weary of drafting a running back from North Carolina after Javonte Williams wasn’t successful in Denver? Have the Broncos already found their “joker” in Evan Engram or are they still looking for one in the draft? Phil and Will take a larger outlook for the Nuggets and preview the NBA playoffs. Which teams do the guys think the Nuggets matchup better and worse with as seeding in the west is log jammed? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys take a deep dive into the final sequence of the Nuggets and Timberwolves game last night. Who was at fault for the Russell Westbrook missed layup? Should the Nuggets have held the ball till they got fouled instead of attempting a shot? Did the Nuggets show the toughness the guys have been looking for when facing a physical team like Minnesota? We have a dedicated conversation about Russell Westbrook and his experience throughout the whole season. Will Westbrook end up costing the Nuggets in a playoff game or series this year? Should we be concerned about Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. missing last night’s game? Was Jamal Murray dodging playing a team he struggles against in Minnesota?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the final sequence of the Nuggets and Timberwolves game last night. Should Russell Wesbrook have taken the final layup or tried to dribble out the clock? Should Russell Westbrook have faced the media after last night’s blunder or are the guys ok with him cutting out right after the game? Should the Nuggets roll out their starters tonight or give them rest after last night’s marathon of a game? We shift gears to the Broncos and a new mock draft which has the Broncos selecting running back, Omarion Hampton. How would the guys feel about the Broncos passing on a tight end and picking a running back in the first round? Today’s “Three Count” features the Chiefs requesting to be the NFL’s Christmas Day team and be a staple of the day, ESPN’s list of the top 100 players in the MLB and the Rockies not being represented on the list, and Val Kilmer passing away. One of the most divisive players in Denver history has been announced as a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee, but does he deserve this recognition?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if Avalanche coach, Jared Bednar is in a tough position with not much at stake to finish the season. While the Avs have unexplainably struggled against Chicago will they be able to get right tonight and pick up a win? Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets heartbreaking double overtime loss to Minnesota. Although Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. did not play last night, are there things to learn from the Nuggets performance? Did the Nuggets prove they can match the Timberwolves physicality and intensity? Zach and Phil react to the latest NFL mock drafts in which Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter both go in the top 5. Where do the Broncos go with their 20th overall pick? Would the guys be open to trading up and selecting Tyler Warren? Just how deep is this year’s running back class?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the final sequence of the Nuggets and Timberwolves game last night. Should Russell Wesbrook have taken the final layup or tried to dribble out the clock? What will Westbrook’s impact be when the playoffs come around? Should we be concerned about the absence of Jamal Murray, last night? Was Murray dodging a team he struggles against in the Timberwolves? One of the most divisive players in Denver history has been announced as a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee, but does he deserve this recognition? Zach explains why Melo should not be in the same class of basketball star to be inducted into the Hall of Fame on their first try. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. What will the Nuggets starting lineup look like with many of their players sitting after last night’s marathon of a game? The guys make their predictions for the Avalanche game tonight.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Nuggets and Timberwolves game tonight. Will the Nuggets be able to finally exercise their demons and get a win over Minnesota. Will Jamal Murray be able to outperform Anthony Edwards and NAW? Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton and George Paton’s comments on this draft class of running backs. Did we get a hint at the Broncos plan to select a running back in the second round of the NFL draft? The guys react to Colorado’s projected win total and if 6.5 wins is a fair expectation for the team. Will Colorado be starting a true freshman or the veteran transfer quarterback from Liberty? We hear from Nuggets coach Michael Malone and his thoughts on why the Nuggets have struggled against the Twolves. Should the Nuggets consider the Timberwolves their rival and embrace the physicality of the games?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Talanoa Hufanga and what he brings to the Broncos defense. University of Colorado Athletic Director, Rick George joins the show to discuss the change in CU since Dieon Sanders became the head coach of the football team, how NIL and revenue share works in the current day of college athletics, what went into the decision to change Folsom Field to turf, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos being allowed to wear their throwback uniforms four times in 2025, the Browns owner calling the Deshaun Watson trade a swing and a miss, and the NBA suspending Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid after their fight with the Pistons. After another tough outing from the Rockies bullpen, Zach questions if this issue can be fixed moving forward and if the Rockies will be above .500 this season after a 1-3 start to the season.