The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to play trivia as we battle against the morning show. Can we keep pace with their 4-0 performance this week? We pivot to the Broncos and the guys debate who will get extended first between Courtland Sutton and Nik Bonitto. Has Bonitto proven enough to deserve a big pay day? Where do the Broncos rank in the most valuable NFL franchises? Will a new stadium, that the Penner’s own, have the Broncos skyrocket up the list of NFL franchises? The Nuggets struggled on national television last night, is this a trend or just a coincidence? Is it concerning that the Nuggets record vs teams at or above .500 has sunk to 13-15?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos biggest need on the roster, tight end. Where did the Broncos tight ends rank in the NFL in targets, touchdowns, and more? Could Sean Payton have used the tight ends more than he did or is there a talent issue in the tight end room? Zach shares what issue he had with Shedeur Sanders and what he was wearing at the NFL combine. We hear from Shedeur Sanders and his thoughts on proving himself on the field with success. We finish up trivia as we battle against the morning show. Can we top their great 4-0 performance this week? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Will the Broncos be moving south and out of Denver proper?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys preview the big national television game tonight between the Nuggets and Bucks. We compare the current day Nuggets media attention to how they were viewed in the 1990’s. The most commonly mocked player to the Broncos has a massive health update, as Colston Loveland underwent an operation to repair his shoulder. Is Loveland still a first-round candidate for the Broncos? The Avalanche bounced back with a 5-1 win over the Devils, how big of a spark was Val Nichushkin’s return to the Avs? We hear from Nathan MacKinnon and his thoughts on Val’s presence on the ice. What does Jokic’s triple-double history when facing Milwaukee say about his chances of achieving one tonight? Are Jokic and Giannis the two best developmental projects in NBA history?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss how thankful they are that the Broncos found their quarterback in Bo Nix and don’t have to fantasize about the Broncos trying to land a veteran QB like Matthew Stafford or Aaron Rodgers. Will Matthew Stafford be the first domino to fall this NFL offseason? Zach fills us is on the details of the Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford meet up in Montana. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Matthew Stafford could end up in the AFC west, if Colston Loveland’s injury news changes the Broncos plans in the first round, and an update on Courtland Sutton’s contract situation. Today’s “Three Count” features Tadd Boyle being on the hot seat up in Boulder and KSE focusing on improving the fan experience at Ball Arena with better food. After Zach claimed the Jets would be the worst fit for Shedeur Sanders, the guys debate which team would be the best fit for Sanders.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if George Paton gave away a hint the Broncos plan of what they will be doing in the draft in April. Are George Paton and Sean Payton on the same page as to what they want to do with their premier draft picks in the upcoming draft? Who should be making the final decision for the Broncos first round draft pick? The most linked draft pick to the Broncos, Colston Loveland, went under the knife and will now be on the sidelines, is he still a first round target for the Broncos? Phil explains how important is it that Loveland will be “no contact” for the next 6 months and what he will be missing out on during that time. The Avalanche snapped out of their slow start coming out of the All-Star break with a 5-1 win over the Devils last night, how nice was it to have Val Nichushkin back in an Avs jersey? We finish the hour with a preview of the Nuggets and Bucks game tonight.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Matthew Stafford situation with the Rams. Could we see Stafford in a Raiders jersey in 2025? How thankful should Broncos Country be that we found Bo Nix and are not on the teams listed as interested in Matthew Stafford? Would the guys trade Bo Nix for Matthew Stafford, if meant the Broncos winning a guaranteed Super Bowl? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss what the best NFL fit for Shedeur Sanders. Could a team with a strong structure, trade up to draft Sanders in the top 10? We wrap up the show with what the guys have learned in Denver sports. Is Val Nichushkin the biggest x-factor in Denver?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Avalanche as they have their backs up against the wall after losing two straight coming out of the All-Star break. What are the guys expecting from Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs tonight? What will we see from Val Nichushkin in his return to the ice? Zach and Phil react to the Broncos organizational report card from the players. How did the Broncos grade in their food, training staff, locker room and more? Zach shares his theory as to why Sean Payton went from an “A” grade two seasons ago to a “B” this last season. We react to ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s most recent mock draft, are the New York Jets the worst landing spot for Shedeur Sanders? How many running backs does Kiper project to be selected in the first round?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should consider drafting foundational pieces on the defensive line instead of going with “sexier” picks like offensive weapons. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss if the Broncos need to build their defensive line through the draft, what potential players fit the description of “joker” in this year's draft, and the possibility of Matthew Stafford joining the AFC West. Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos among other teams meeting with Oklahoma State’s running back Ollie Gordon, Kris Bryant launching a 462-foot homerun for his first hit in spring training, and Luka Donic’s triple double in his first game vs his former team. Will Val Nichushkin’s return get the Avalanche back on track after dropping two games in a row? What should the Avs record be on their 6-game home stand?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Broncos head coach, Sean Payton’s thoughts on backup quarterback, with Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham both becoming free agents this offseason. What outside names could be primed to take over as Bo Nix’s backup? And how much would the guys like to spend on a backup QB? We react to the NFLPA’s report card on the Broncos organization, graded by Broncos players. Where did the Broncos rank in nutrition, locker room, and more? Why did Sean Payton go from an “A” in his first year to a “B” in year two? Zach has a theory. We also have another rule change to the NFL after the Bills got the short end of the stick in the playoffs.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the NFL combine, as a whole. Is Phil a fan of the combine and how players get evaluated at the event? Should the Broncos look to build their defensive line in the draft and use premium picks to do so? We hear from Broncos head coach, Sean Payton and his thoughts on finding Bo Nix’s backup quarterback. Should the Broncos bring back Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson to fill this role? What other options are out in free agency that the Broncos could bring in to compete for the backup quarterback position? How important is it for the Broncos to nail their backup? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Will Val Nichushkin have a big impact in his return to the Avalanche?