The Drive

Dan Jacobs is in for this holiday edition of The Drive. In hour 3, Dan takes a stand for Rockies owner, Dick Monfort. Dan explains why Dick is the reason we have baseball in Denver and how he actually cares about the team despite its recent shortcomings. Are the Rockies in a position to bounce back and be competitive in the near future? Should the Rockies be trading away their only talent to get back prospects? We revisit our conversation with Mike Evans from earlier in the show discussing Mike’s “boycott” of the Rockies.

Dan Jacobs is in for this holiday edition of The Drive. In hour 4, Dan revisits his conversation with Mike Evans from earlier in the show. The guys dive into what the expectations for Sean Payton and Coach Prime should be this season. Dan responds to your texts and shares his BBQ tips and thoughts on his “adult baked beans”. We wrap up the show with our “Top 5” foods for summer/July 4th.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys continuing their discussions around Jamal Murray and the odd situation of him not extending his contract yet. Did Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth, offend Jamal with his comments after the season? Is Booth in Europe trying to smooth over a sticky situation between Jokic and the Nuggets? The guys question Calvin Booth’s vision, could the Nuggets be getting ready to move off of Aaron Gordon next?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to quotes from University of Utah, Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, regarding Broncos rookie QB, Bo Nix. Is Whittingham’s praise of Nix cause for optimism within Broncos Country? 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the Broncos young players and the pressure on Sean Payton. Today’s “Three Count” includes Johntay Porter, the preseason All-Big 12 team, and the WNBA all-star game. Zach asks the listeners and Phil, which coach has more pressure on them, Coach Payton or Coach Prime?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil evaluate the young talent or lack there of on the Broncos. Where does the young talent in Denver compare to the top under 25-year-olds around the league? The guys react to conflicting reports that KCP was offered a similar deal from the Nuggets and Orlando Magic. The Big 12 media poll was released, where did the Buffs rank and how difficult will their road to overcoming the odds be? Zach and Phil continue to question if there is a disconnect between Nuggets’ GM, Calvin Booth and the team.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s, James Merilatt. The guys discuss the “drama” surrounding the Denver Nuggets. Is Jokic upset with the way the Nuggets have proceeded in free agency? Will Petersen joins the show to give his side on the Nuggets off season and which football coach in Colorado has the most pressure on them this season. We wrap up today’s show with our favorite parts of Fourth of July.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys discussing the Nuggets free agency. Why have Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon not been re-signed yet? Is something bigger going on within the Nuggets organization and its players? Did Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth’s comments on KCP, drive him to not sign with the Nuggets? We pivot to the Broncos and all their new projected starters for the upcoming season. Which new starter are the guys most excited and confident about?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets offseason. Is Christian Brown ready to step into the starting lineup? What does Jokic think of the lack of moves by the Nuggets? Today’s “Three Count” includes a new logo on Texas Tech’s football field, Val Nichushkin skating in Russia and Jayson Tatum signed for how much?! We finish up the hour with the guys reacting to the embarrassing display by the US Men’s National Soccer team. Is there a way for the US to fix their standing in soccer? And quick?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation around the Nuggets. Is MPJ the reason the Nuggets are in a tough spot in the salary cap? Could Paul George have been on his way to Denver? With the Broncos filling in multiple position with new starters, which guys are Zach and Phil most looking forward to? Is Troy Franklin poised for a breakout rookie season with the Broncos? Could we see Shedeur Sanders in black and silver and in the AFC West next year? Does CU’s wins and losses matter when it comes to where Shedeur will be selected in the draft?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to clips of national media questioning the Nuggets off season. Should Nuggets fan be upset with ownership? Zach questions what Jokic thinks of all this? Is Jokic involved in the team’s decision making and is he frustrated with the team losing Bruce Brown and KCP in back-to-back off seasons? We wrap up the show with what we will be tuning into tonight including some soccer and WNBA action.