The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss Zach’s morning and watching the Avalanche’s practice up close. What did Zach see out at Avs practice and which Avs did he not see out on the ice? Zach and Phil react to a report that Rob Gronkowski is interested in a return to the NFL and specifically joining the Broncos. Phil explains why he thinks Gronk would not fit with what the Broncos are building with their “young and hungry” roster. The Nuggets bounced back with a win over a top eastern conference opponent in the Pacers, how encouraged are the guys with the Nuggets performance? Has Zeek Nnaji’s recent resurgence given the guys belief that he can be a playoff rotational player? This week is the one-year anniversary of when Sean Payton made his bold prediction that he is better at evaluating talent than most around the NFL. Will Payton be able to back up his big talk and bring in another good draft class?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Ian Rapoport refuting Cecil Lammey’s report that Rob Gronkowski is interested in making a return to the NFL. We hear from Broncos GM George Paton and his thoughts on where the Broncos will go at running back and his thoughts when drafting players. Is Travis Hunter a surefire top 5 pick in the NFL draft? Today’s “Three Count” includes Washington Commander Jonathan Allen being available via trade, the Green Bay Packers submitting a rule change that would ban the “tush push”, and Luka’s revenge game vs the Mavericks tonight. Are the Avalanche currently built to compete for a Cup, or do they still need to make a move before the NHL trade deadline? Zach questions if this season is even “worst saving” by making a trade and giving up future assets?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their hot takes for “hot take Tuesday”. Are the Avalanche in danger of missing the playoffs completely? The guys react to our own Cecil Lammey’s report that Rob Gronkowski is eyeing a return to the NFL. Would Gronk be a good fit in Denver? The Nuggets bounced back in Indiana last night, how encouraged are the guys with the Nuggets performance? Should we take more stock in the Nuggets getting blown out vs the Lakers or winning over the Pacers? Has the rise of Zeek Nnaji given Zach faith that Nnaji can be a rotational player during the playoffs? How impressive was Jokic’s 19 assist night?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Broncos GM, George Paton’s thoughts on the Broncos running backs and the possibility of bringing back Javonte Williams or picking up one in the draft. Is it a burden on George Paton to try and find Sean Payton’s “joker role”? What can the organizations learn about the draft prospects during the NFL combine and during their interviews with the players? We hear more from Paton and what the latest is with a Courtland Sutton extension. This week is the one-year anniversary of when Sean Payton made his bold prediction that he is better at evaluating talent than most around the NFL. Will Payton be able to back up his big talk and bring in another good draft class? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. What is more likely, Rob Gronkowski plays in the NFL this season or Javonte Williams is back in a Broncos uniform in 2025?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys debate which team we should be more worried about between the Nuggets and Avalanche. After the Lakers beat the Nuggets on Saturday, should we be worried about the Lakers in a 7-game playoff series? Will the Avalanche be fixed by the return of Val Nichushkin? With the NFL draft and free agency approaching, the guys rank the Broncos positions of need. How much of the Eagles strategy of roster building will rub off the Broncos plan to build their roster? How are the guys feeling about the Avalanche after they have come out 0-2 since the Four Nations Faceoff? Why have we not gotten any update on Val Nichushkin regarding his delayed return to the team? Why has Shedeur Sanders not hired an agent yet? Will Sanders need to hire an agent prior to the NFL draft?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets embarrassing loss vs the Lakers on national television, over the weekend. Why did the Lakers have a higher sense of urgency than the Nuggets? Did the Nuggets purposely not counter with adjustments to the Lakers plan of taking Jokic out of the game? Should Nuggets nation be nervous about facing the Lakers in a 7-game playoff series? Today’s “Three Count” features a current Broncos coach getting arrested after an incident at the airport, Ashton Jeanty deciding to only participate in medical evaluations at the combine and skip the on-field drills, and a health update on Joel Embiid. Would Nuggets fans feel bad for Embiid if he can never play at an MVP level again due to knee issues? We hear from NHL experts and their thoughts on the possibility of Mikko Rantanen being traded again before the NHL trade deadline.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Mikko Rantanen still not signing an extension with Carolina despite reportedly being offered $13 million a year. The guys try to get into Mikko’s brain and understand what he is looking for. Is there a scenario Mikko is traded again this season? What do the guys make of Shedeur Sanders not throwing at the NFL combine and not hiring an agent prior to the draft? Where would Shedeur rank among this years and last years draft classes of quarterbacks? Are the Avalanche feeling the comedown after three of their players won the Four Nations Faceoff? Do the Nuggets have a Lakers problem, after they were blown out on Saturday? Did the Lakers find the blueprint to stopping Jokic and the Nuggets? Did Nuggets coach Michael Malone get out coached by JJ Reddick? How can Michael Porter Jr. combat when he faces a tough and physical defense?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Broncos positions of need with the NFL draft and free agency approaching. How do the guys rank the positions of need for the Broncos? Phil shares about how he was not invited to the NFL combine and how much he was paying attention to what the Broncos were doing in the draft while he was an active player for them. We hear from NHL experts and their thoughts on the possibility of Mikko Rantanen being traded again before the NHL trade deadline. Why has Rantanen not signed an extension with the Hurricanes? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown Nuggets coach, Michael Malone’s decision to start Christian Braun over Russell Westbrook. Zach and Phil react to the Four Nations championship from last night. After Nathan MacKinnon won the MVP of tournament, is it safe to say that Nate is the best player in the NHL? How comparable is MacKinnon to Jokic in their respective sport? The Nuggets continued their win streak despite coming off the NBA All-Star break, what did the guys make of Jamal Murray’s game? The guys react to reports that Ravens TE, Mark Andrews is a candidate to be cut. How realistic is it for the Broncos to be able to ponce if Andrews is cut and available on the open market?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to PFF’s ranking of the top 101 players in the NFL. How many Broncos made the list? And where did the Broncos rank on the list? Which Broncos were overrated, and which were underrated? Today’s “Three Count” features Major League Baseball and ESPN mutually ending their 35-year relationship and will not broadcast national games starting in 2026 and the viewership from the championship of the Four Nations Faceoff. Why has interest in baseball decreased over the past two decades? 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss if the Broncos will pursue a pass catching tight end in free agency, what the order of operations will be for the Broncos in the offseason, and if there any likely cut candidates that are currently on the Bronco roster.