The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown just how bad the NBA All-Star weekend was, especially in comparison to the homerun the NHL hit with their Four Nations Faceoff. What would a dream off-season look like for the Denver Broncos? Would Chris Godwin and Tyler Warren be the perfect acquisition for the Broncos? With Nikola Jokic’s 30th birthday, tomorrow, the guys decide what they would give him as a birthday present. How far into Jokic’s prime are we and how many years does he have left in his prime? What did the guys make of Lebron James announcing he’s not playing in the All-Star game, just hours before the game started?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos will take a step up or back this season. Is there a scenario where the Broncos are better but win less games? Will we see a “sophomore slump” from Bo Nix? Will the Broncos defense and special teams be able to repeat their success from the 2024 season? Today’s “Three Count” includes the viewership from the Canada and USA hockey game from Saturday, Netflix trying to buy a package of Sunday afternoon games from CBS or Fox, and the Bengals trying to re-sign their major players in Jamar Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and Tee Higgins. It’s a “hot take Tuesday” and Zach is predicting Avalanche GM, Chris MacFarland to win the NHL’s GM of the year. Will Kris Bryant have his best season as a member of the Rockies?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if bringing Von Miller back to the Broncos would make sense. Would Von be a good influence on the young pass rushers of the Broncos? Would Von ruin the “organic” build of the Broncos team under Sean Payton? If the guys could have their dream offseason for the Broncos, what does that include? Which skill position players would the guys want to bring in to take this Broncos team to the next level? What did the guys make of the NBA All-Star weekend and the reshaped “game”? How has the NBA lost the pride for the events, while the NHL is killing it with the Four Nations Faceoff?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown if the Broncos will take a step forward or backward this season. Is there a scenario where the Broncos lose more games than last season but beat better teams and actually look better? It’s a “hot take Tuesday” and Zach is predicting that Avalanche GM, Chris MacFarland will win the GM of the year in the NHL. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in sports over the long weekend. How can the NBA bring excitement to their All-Star weekend, the way the NHL has done?

We have Kyle Reese and John Davis in for today’s President’s Day edition of the Drive. In hour 1, Kyle and John debate if the AFC west is the best division in the NFL. Could the Broncos sneak up and win the AFC west this season? Will we see a highly motivated Patrick Mahomes after he got embarrassed in the Super Bowl?  The guys discuss how far NBA’s All-Star weekend has fell in the past 20 years. Were the changes in the All-Star game, a move in the right direction? Were these games more competitive than on years past? On the other hand, how awesome has the Four Nations Faceoff been, specifically the USA and Canada game we saw on Saturday night?

We have Kyle Reese and John Davis in for today’s President’s Day edition of the Drive. In hour 2, Kyle and John react to team Canada clinching a spot in the Four Nations Faceoff championship vs team USA on Thursday. Will this be the most anticipated hockey game in the last 20 years? Will we see more fights on Thursday night like we saw on Saturday. We pivot to the Broncos as the NFL off season nears, how should the Broncos attack acquiring players? Should the Broncos be interested in trading for a game changer in Myles Garrett? Today’s “Three Count” features the resurfacing of the Richie Incognito bullying story, the timing of Lebron James pulling out of the All-Star game, and the Colorado Buffaloes as well as local players invited to the NFL combine.

We have Kyle Reese and John Davis in for today’s President’s Day edition of the Drive. In hour 3, Kyle and John discuss how the Nuggets can make their playoff push. Will Michael Porter Jr. continue to have a high usage rate? How much of the depth the Nuggets have shown with Nnaji, Pickett and others will be used when it comes to the playoffs? Why has Coach Prime and the University of Colorado no signed an extension? How will the Buffs do with the departure of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? Who will have more NFL success between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders? Has the NBA lost its “villains”?

We have Kyle Reese and John Davis in for today’s President’s Day edition of the Drive. In hour 4, Kyle and John preview the Four Nations Faceoff championship now that we know we will have a rematch between team USA and team Canada? Will we have any fights like we saw on Saturday night? Will the game have a more competitive and low scoring nature to it? Should Avalanche fans be conflicted of who to root for between their guys in Mackinnon and Makar or team USA? We wrap up the show with what the guys have learned in Denver sports over the weekend and predictions for Thursday night's game. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the upcoming NFL combine and how it can change a players draft stock. The conversation changes to how often the guys wash their jeans and other clothes. We have breaking news as Darren Rizzi, former interim Saints head coach, will be the next special teams coordinator for the Broncos. Will Rizzi be able to keep the Broncos top 10 special teams unit? Zach and Phil react to the NBA straw-poll for the league MVP, where did Jokic rank on the poll? Will Jokic be able to close the gap and win his fourth MVP? After the slow start for the Nuggets will they be able to close the gap to the number one seed in the west, Oklahoma City Thunder?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if they would trade Bo Nix for the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Are there any position players currently in the NFL would the guys trade for Bo Nix? How many quarterbacks in the NFL would the guys trade for Bo Nix? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how many players in the NFL he would trade Bo Nix for, how the Broncos will operate with Courtland Sutton entering the final year of his contract, and how often Mike washes his jeans. Today’s “Three Count” features a race between Tyreek Hill and Olympian sprinter Noah Lyles, Carmello Anthony joining the NBC NBA broadcasting crew, and the backstory to Zach’s question on how many times he wears jeans before washing them. The NBA All-Star weekend kicks off tonight and Zach fills us in on all the events.