The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will Petersen cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss all the sports memorabilia they have collected over the years from ticket stubs to covers of magazines, which turns the conversation to how Zach met his wife at a Yankees game. Zach and Will react to comments from Patrick Mahomes on Bo Nix and the competitive edge Nix brings. We also hear from Vic Fangio and his thoughts on his time in Denver and how close he was to joining Sean Payton as the Broncos defensive coordinator. The full schedule for the Colorado Buffaloes was released this morning and the guys go week by week analyzing how the Buffs will stack up. Michael Malone made comments about one of the core four members of the Nuggets and his trade availability. Will the Nuggets make Michael Porter Jr. available via trade before the trade deadline?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will Petersen take a deep dive into the news of Cooper Kupp being on the trade block from the Rams. Would it make sense for the Broncos to bring in a veteran wide receiver like Kupp? Are there better options for the Broncos at wide receiver in free agency? With Courtland Sutton entering the final year of his contract, will Sutton sit out of Broncos activities this off season if he does not receive an extension? Today’s “Three Count” includes the official end of the blackouts for Altitude on Comcast, Jimmy Butler being stubborn to get his way to Phoenix, and Paul Bissonette’s idea that Mikko Rantanen will not sign an extension with Carolina. DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to debate the Avalanche trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. Was the Avalanche ownership being cheap by not wanting to sign Mikko to an extension?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will Petersen react to their conversation with James Merilatt. Do the Avalanche need to make another move before the NHL trade deadline? Will explains why his issue with the Mikko trade was more about the timing of the trade and the return the Avs got. How much of a role does Joe Sakic still play for the Avalanche front office? We hear from Nuggets coach, Michael Malone and his claim the Nuggets will not be trading Michale Porter Jr. Did Malone almost slip up and admit the Nuggets could move MPJ during the off-season? Is there a scenario the Nuggets blow-up their core during the off-season, and trade MPJ and Jamal Murray? Zach and Will preview the entire CU football schedule and decide if the Buffs will reach Bowl eligibility in back to back seasons?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will Petersen react to ESPN’s DAN Orlovsky suggesting the Broncos would be a great fit for Cooper Kupp. Does it make sense for the Broncos to pursue a veteran wide receiver like Kupp? How big of a factor will Kupp’s injury history deter teams from trading for him? Should the Broncos have their eyes on a bigger splash like Garrett Wilson or Tee Higgins? Will Courtland Sutton receive a third contract with the Broncos? Would the guys rather trade Sutton away this off-season or give him an extension? 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. The guys react to the massive trade in the NBA, sending Luka Donic to the Los Angeles Lakers. What motivated the Mavericks to trade Luka? How do the Lakers keep getting superstars to get traded to their franchise? Was the Mavericks ownership, front office and Luka Donic not on the same page? What could the Nuggets have offered to the Mavericks to pair Luka with Jokic? Should we stop assuming that Jokic will be a lifelong Nugget and that if things go awry in the near future Jokic could be the one wanting to team up with Luka in Los Angeles? We pivot to the Broncos as we have comments from Peyton Manning on Bo Nix skipping the NFL Pro-Bowl. Was Manning upset with Nix for opting out of the weekend in Orlando? Could Nix have learned a few things from hanging around some of the elite quarterbacks around the NFL?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Myles Garret requesting a trade from the Cleveland Browns. Should the Broncos be interested in trading for Garrett? Are the Broncos in a “win now” mode? Would bringing in Garrett ruin the homegrown nature of the Broncos? Has Nik Bonitto proved enough as a pass rusher to lead the Broncos defense and receive a big payday? Today’s “Three Count” features if Broncos Country should be nervous about what the Raiders are building after signing Chip Kelly to be the highest paid coordinator in the NFL, if we watched any of the NFL Pro-Bowl activities, and we might finally have a resolution to the Comcast and Altitude blackouts. Are the Avalanche stabilizing at goal tender after being the weak point of the team for so long? Is Mackenzie Blackwood on a hot streak after allowing no goals in back-to-back games or is this the type of player he is?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets going 2-0 over the weekend but in dramatic fashion. Is Russell Westbrook’s injury a blessing in disguise? Will Christian Braun remain in the Nuggets starting lineup going forward? We have the first 5 games of the Colorado Buffaloes schedule. How will the Buffs start their season and what will their record be through 5 games? Who will be the Buffs starting quarterback this season, the freshman or the veteran transfer? Zach and Phil react the craziest trade in NBA history that happened over the weekend. How does the Luka Doncic trade impact the Nuggets? Are the Mavericks more of a threat to win the west than people are giving them credit for? Could the size of the Mavericks roster cause problems for Jokic? If the Nuggets were in the mix, what would the guys have traded to acquire Luke Doncic? Is the championship window closing for the Nuggets with Houston, Oklahoma City and the Spurs coming?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should be interested in trading for Myles Garrett after Garrett announced he would like to be traded. Are the Broncos close enough to winning a championship, that brining in a player like Garrett could push them over the top? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss what the asking price for Myles Garrett would be, if Courtland Sutton is on the trading block, and a preview of the much-anticipated Super Bowl. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the breaking news of Cooper Kupp being on a trading block. Should the Broncos be interested in bringing in the veteran wide receiver to help Bo Nix? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Should the Broncos open up the checkbook for Nik Bonitto? Is it fair to assume that Jokic will spend his entire NBA career in Denver?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys breakdown Cecil’s time at the Shrine Bowl and which players draft stock has improved and declined over the week. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler projecting free agent running back Aaron Jones joining the Broncos. Would the Broncos be smart to bring in Jones to turn around the Broncos running game? Does paying a running back in free agency make more sense than drafting a cheaper option? The Nuggets are back on national television again tonight, will they be able to stop the bleeding? Will the Nuggets be able to get back on track vs a Sixers team missing Embiid and Paul George? We finish up the hour with a debate of if Mikko Rantanen will have his jersey hand in the rafters at Ball Arena. Will hurt feelings get in the way of Mikko’s legacy in Denver?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil redraft the 2024 NFL rookie class. Where would Bo Nix have landed knowing what we know now? Would the Broncos have drafted a different position than quarterback? Today’s “Three Count” includes David Shaw returning to coaching to be the Lions pass-game coordinator and MLB being ranked above the NBA in the number of fans each sport has between avid and casual fans. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss all the Broncos coaches and front office members getting plucked by other NFL franchises, if we should be concerned about Bo Nix’s offseason procedure, and what Mike remembers from John Elway’s final game with the Broncos.