The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive relive just how big last night’s win was for the Denver Nuggets. It has Zach and Phil thinking, what other games this season were considered season shifting wins? | The CU Buffs apparently aren’t a lock to make the CFP next season under coach Prime. Phil makes a case why the Buffs will be in the conversation. | The Avs have a low hanging fruit type of game tonight vs Chicago. Zach and Phil discuss why tonight could be a game to be nervous about. | Sean Payton got an A- grade from the players. This leads to the guys explaining who won last season: Russ or Sean?

Hour 4 of The Drive reminds everyone that the Nuggets are ready to take off after last night’s game vs Sacramento. Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets have the NBA in the palm of their hands. The conversation shifts to how the Miami Heat will look to end their road trip in Denver. With the Nuggets starters looking to go tonight, how will the Heat handle Jokic as the Nuggets look to keep the post all-Star train rolling? | The Broncos haven’t maximized their free agent spending over the years and Zach and Phil lay it out for everyone to see. They also give their official grade for the 2023 free agency class. | The Drive’s end by giving their official predictions for Avs and Nuggets. Before that, Zach has a fun tease about a time he was at a 76ers game.

Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the shocking loss CSU experienced at home vs Nevada Tuesday Night. Also, is it time for the Nuggets to look around and recognize what type of company they could be in? | The Avs got a huge win vs the Dallas Stars! Nathan MacKinnon and Alexander Georgiev carried the Avs from a star perspective but its no longer about the stars. The 4th line stepped up and Zach and Phil discuss how much can be expected from that line moving forward. | Phil details why the Denver Broncos are getting bad grades from the players on the latest facility. | The Denver Nuggets know what’s at stake tonight vs the Sacramento Kings. The guys further explain why the others need to help Jokic tonight since this team has caused him problems this season.

Hour 2 of The Drive is swindled in by ESPN’s Mel Kiper as he has released his second version of his 2024 Mock Draft. Zach and Phil discuss why JJ McCarthy keeps being linked to Denver. Does Sean Payton have his eyes dead set on JJ? Phil wants to know what makes him the rookie QB that Sean believes is his guy. Zach details why if JJ can process like Sean wants, things be on the uptick for Sean and the Broncos. | The Drive’s “Three Count” can’t believe how CSU loss last night. | MPJ is the new Joker of the Denver Nuggets. Zach and Phil explain why MPJ needs to take control of his own destiny if the Nuggets want to have sustained success.

Hour 3 of The Drive recaps the Broncos 2023 Free Agency class. Did last year set the Broncos up to not go after players they may want this year? Zach and Phil discuss why finding the needles in the haystack must become the Broncos motto this offseason. | Phil walks everyone through what the mental and physical process of the combine is like. He also details what his mindset was like when he went through his pro day with fans watching. | The Colorado Avalanche were reminded last night of just how good they have it right now. Cale Makar is doing something that reminds us that we’re watching one of the greatest defensemen in NHL History. | The Denver Nuggets need to understand the seriousness of what’s at stake tonight and Zach explains exactly what that is.

Hour 4 of The Drive talks about why Denver appears to be digging their heels in on JJ McCarthy, even though they’re trying to play it off. Zach and Phil take a minute and play the long game with how things could play out for Sean and JJ if they’re paired together. Our Denversports.com NFL Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey talks about how overly confident the Broncos seem to be right now. Cecil also explains why the Broncos need to move up if they plan on having any success at QB. Will JJ McCarthy require the Broncos to trade up? Cecil details why JJ isn’t a true 1st Round Pick. | The Denver Broncos got their official grades back from the players. Will things improve once the Broncos Brass finish some projects at the facility? | Big game tonight for the Denver Nuggets. Zach and Phil close the show by explaining who needs to step up!

Hour 1 of The Drive sees Zach get fed up immediately about how the court storming narrative has shifted in the last 24 hours. Also, are Sean and Russ going back and forth right now? | Sean Payton admits that the time has come for them to decide on Russell Wilson’s future. Zach and Phil waste no time getting into why this was never meant to end well. | Phil tells a cool story about the one time he got praise from someone he wasn’t expecting praise from. Draymond Green gives Nikola Jokic his flowers from their matchup on Sunday. The guys are glad others continue to see what Denver has always seen. | Val is working his way back to rejoining the Avs on the ice. Zach and Phil discuss where does the schedule most favor Val to return!

Hour 2 of The Drive dives into the heart of the Sean Payton and George Paton press conference from the NFL Combine. Zach and Phil go through what type of QB Sean is scouting for after his comments today. This leads to a conversation about how much stock someone should put into first impressions. Sean also talks about grinding through the dog days and not running away to the transfer portal when times get hard. Are the rookies ready for what Sean has in store as an old school coach? | The Drive’s “Three Count” lets LeBron James have it after his recent comments about Bronny. | Tim Patrick may be packing his bags, but Phil makes one last case. The Drive heads down the Broncos rabbit hole ft. Melvin Gordon, the Raiders, and George Paton.

Hour 3 of The Drive runs into Senior Editor at Denversports.com, James Merilatt, and he joins us. James gets into why Russ will never win in this town with people like Zach and Sean watching over him. | Tim Patrick may need to restructure his contract if he wants to remain a Denver Bronco. Phil explains why Tim the person is more important for Denver than cutting him over a contract. | Phil talks about what it was like when he found out he wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine. Who did Phil feel wasn’t supposed to be there? | Colin Cowherd has emphatically put his stamp on why Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. Can the Nuggets start thinking dynasty now that they’ve got the West in the palm of their hands?

Hour 4 of The Drive gets into Sean Payton’s comments about evaluating QB’s. Zach and Phil discuss how easy or tough things will be during this process. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer, Andrew Mason, joins The Drive. Mase recaps Sean’s comments about what he’s looking for in his next QB and how confident he is right now about where they’re headed. Has Sean fallen in love with a QB so far? Mase goes through the development and identification of young QB’s under Sean Payton over the years. Mase closes by talking about how involved George Paton will be in the draft process this year. Zach and Phil discuss the possibility of Sean falling in love with JJ McCarthy. | It’s Hot Take Tuesday presented by Papa Murphy’s on The Drive! | Zach makes his case for why Denver will be the #1 seed in the West when it’s all said and done.