The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive can’t believe we’re here! Nuggets vs T-Wolves takes off this weekend and the guys give their unofficial X-Factors for this game! | Bo Nix should start Week 1, but will he? Zach and Phil discuss how things are going for him after George Paton’s comments. Should it be concerning if Bo doesn’t start Week 1? | The guys carry their conversation on about the Nuggets vs the T-Wolves. Is this the only team that can cause MPJ problems? It’s tape time on The Drive as they breakdown which player needs to overcome their individual matchup(s) the most. | Greg Penner was in the Broncos War Room during the draft. Zach and Phil detail what it means when an owner is all in like this.

Hour 2 of The Drive uses the microscope to examine if the Nuggets will turn it around vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets struggles vs LA could lend itself to be trouble. Draymond Green explains why the Nuggets bench will cost them and the guys react to his comments. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Zach pitches his 4-legged chair theory to Mike and Mike responds to why Bo Nix might have to wait his turn. Mike explains why the Broncos didn’t get another TE this offseason. Mike further details when Courtland Sutton could get another contract done with the Broncos. Mike and the guys discuss where things could go wrong for Denver if Court doesn’t come back by mandatory minicamp. | The Drive’s “Three Count” calls out Pat Bev for his actions on Thursday evening. | Today, May 3rd, is officially Randy Gradishar Day in Colorado! Zach and Phil discuss when Denver South will induct Phil into the HOF! It’s time for “would you rather” on The Drive!

Hour 3 of The Drive welcomes in Bo Nix’s former OC at Auburn and Oregon, current HC of Arizona State Kenny Dillingham. Kenny details who exactly Bo Nix is! Ken explains what makes Bo a great processor. Is Bo going to start Week 1? Ken details what separates Bo Nix from the rest! Ken and the guys discuss the fit between Sean and Bo. | The conversation is heating up about whether Joker can be the face of the NBA or not! Zach and Phil react to the comments of J-Will and Greeny from ESPN’s Get Up. Is Jokic ready or is it Ant Man’s position to lose? | Zach and Phil argue about why Kobe Bryant wasn’t the face of the NBA during his reign! | Greg Penner was in the Broncos War Room during the draft. Zach and Phil detail what it means when an owner is all in like this. The guys also respond to what Kenny Dillingham had to say about Bo Nix earlier in Hour 3!

Hour 4 of The Drive opens with a conversation about how much concern should be expressed if Bo Nix doesn’t start Week 1! Zach and Phil argue about why Zach is so hung up on Bo needing to start right away. Phil explains why you can’t waste away another QB just because it feels right. The Voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Alan Horton joins The Drive! Alan highlights why all roads led to this matchup all season. Alan breaks down why the T-Wolves have a lot of factors that will help them vs Denver. Alan talks about the Minnesota size and how it will affect the Nuggets. Alan talks about the conversation that’s growing about Anthony Edwards being very similar to a young MJ! Zach and Alan go back and forth about why it may be too soon to anoint Ant as the guy to knock off the Nuggets. | Zach has a scenario about Bo Nix that could explain why the Broncos need to start him right away! Phil lays out the only time that would be suitable for Bo to play next season. | The Drive’s Top Five gets everyone set for Nuggets vs T-Wolves!

Hour 1 of The Drive talks about when would be the preferable time to play the T-Wolves. Should the Nuggets have played harder to secure the number one seed? | Todd McShay didn’t mince words about what Sean Payton did when drafting Bo Nix 12th overall. Zach and Phil breakdown why Sean decided to take this risk knowing the future of the Broncos QB position is on the line. | Rest vs Rust is the conversation that the Avs and Nuggets are having right now. The fellas go through who will benefit and who could be most affected by it. | Zach and Phil debate about which current Broncos Vet could be most impacted by the incoming rookie class.

Hour 2 of The Drive has another layer added to the Coach Prime debacle as Scott Van Pelt from ESPN jumped in on the conversation. Zach and Phil react to his comments and questions why Coach Prime is stooping this low. Phil wonders will Coach Prime respond to Van Pelt! Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera joins The Drive. Brian attempts to make sense of why Coach Prime and CU is caught up in another social media brouhaha. Brian recaps the CU Spring Game and why the transfer portal has been so hot lately. Brian talks about the blue-chip pieces that are still left at CU. Can a team succeed without chemistry and culture? Brian talks about the new coaching staff for CU! | The Drive’s “Three Count” questions who else was as impactful as John Elway from Day 1! | Oregon OC Will Stein joins The Drive. Will talks about why Bo will show everyone that he’s the guy for Denver. Will and Phil discuss why OC’s play a huge part in a how a player gets scouted at the NFL level. Will calls out everyone who refuses to watch the tape of Bo Nix and his deep passes. What should Bo’s approach be heading into the season regarding the starting QB spot?

Hour 3 of The Drive reflects on what Oregon OC Will Stein had to say about the potential of Bo Nix starting for the Broncos in 2024. Zach and Phil breakdown what he didn’t say in his interview. If the competition is close, should Bo get the nod? | Connor Hellebuyck spoke about the Avs and how they interrupted the greatest season of his career. The guys discuss how the Avs can wear a goalie down with their style of play! | John Elway changed the legacy of Denver Sports 41 years ago today! Zach and Phil debate about what Elway’s legacy is and what it could’ve been had things been a little different as a GM. | Zach and Phil clarify their comments about John Elway. They also address why Sean chose Bo Nix knowing he wasn’t a projected 1st round pick.

Hour 4 of The Drive gets on Coach Prime for letting a small fire turn into a forest fire. Zach and Phil also respond to Scott Van Pelt’s comments. Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy details his article on Prime and what all took place in Boulder this week. Troy also talks about why the Nuggets need to have their stuff together because Ant Man and the T-Wolves want all the smoke! Troy talks about how things changed when John Elway got to town. Does Peyton Manning hold the belt for greatest impact in Denver? | Connor Hellebuyck, goalie for the Winnipeg Jets, spoke out about how the Avs caused him trouble during their series. Zach and Phil debate about whether we should feel sorry for him or not. | The Drive’s Top Five has another non-sports night ahead!

Hour 1 of The Drive immediately celebrates how the Avs and Nuggets wrapped their series early. Is it time for the national perspective to change on Hellebuyck and Gorgie? | Zach and Phil continue to shout about the Avs turning things around even when the deck was stacked against them. Should the Avs have garnered more respect? | Coach Prime has found himself on the wrong end of another national story. The Athletic broke a story about a former Buff who wasn’t given the respect he deserved from Coach Prime. Zach and Phil try to filter through it. | The conversation about Coach Prime continues. The guys address the CU situation regarding Shedeur and his latest comments. 

Hour 2 of The Drive discuss why Phillip Rivers was so high on Bo Nix during the Pre-Draft process. Zach and Phil discuss how much this may have affected Sean and his thoughts about Bo. Ryan Harris, Notre Dame Sideline Reporter, joins The Drive. Ryan talks about how much should be expected from Audric Estime and what his role could be with the Denver Broncos. Ryan breaks down why Audric will help the O-Line and Bo Nix take that next step this season. Ryan explains why he’s happy with this Broncos Draft! Can Bo Nix fill the shoes of the past so Denver can have future success? The conversation shifts to what life could look like if Zach Wilson starts Week 1 over Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. | The Drive’s “Three Count” is worried about the Rockies attendance. | The numbers say it’s the Nuggets series to lose. Zach and Phil try to explain why you can never underestimate any opponent. Will the T-Wolves end up being the Nuggets greatest competition?