The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive gets into why the Broncos almost drafted Sam Darnold in 2018! Zach and Phil discuss how things would’ve been different for the Broncos if he was drafted. | Phil talks about his brothers doing MMA. It sets the conversation for what type of fight Sean Payton could expect to be in next season. | The NHL Hart Trophy odds are shifting swiftly! Zach and Phil discuss what Nate the Great needs to do to secure his long-awaited trophy. | Courtland Sutton put on a show last season with his spectacular catches and today he was recognized for it. The guys breakdown why Russ and the other position groups on offense couldn’t get over the hump.

Hour 4 of The Drive goes through why the WR room isn’t going to look the same moving forward. Phil explains why Jerry Jeudy could be the top WR next season in Sean’s offense. This leads to an even bigger discussion about why Jerry Jeudy could do more to hurt the Broncos long term than help if he has a great season next year. How much stock do you put into a team that may draft a rookie QB? | The Denver Nuggets appear to be ready to attack the home stretch. The guys discuss what’s needed from MPJ to close the regular season. | The NHL Hart Trophy odds are shifting swiftly! Zach and Phil discuss what Nathan MacKinnon needs to do to secure his long-awaited trophy.

Hour 1 of The Drive talks about how the change in the college football playoff format has affected how things will play out with the SEC and Big 10 long term. | The Avs pulled out a huge win vs the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Zach and Phil discuss a why the Avs are developing playoff scars and strength right now. | PS2 to the 49ers is a trade that was on the table at the 2023 NFL trade deadline. The guys explain why the Broncos may have to explore the latest reports so they can give themselves the best chance to win long term. | Chad Ochocinco Johnson is hearing that Justin Fields to Atlanta is only a matter of time. Does that mean Russ to Pittsburgh is on the horizon as well?

Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with how sports doesn’t lean into rivalries like they used to. Paul Allen, Voice of the Minnesota Vikings, is hinting that the Broncos are big on Michigan QB JJ McCarthy. Zach and Phil go through why JJ is trending towards being the best option for Sean Payton. Phil explains why the Broncos need to love their next QB, so will that guy for sure be a rookie? | The Drive’s “Three Count” is linked to one big time ILB in free agency. | Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com and the NFL Network has the Broncos taking an edge rusher with the 12th overall pick. Phil explains why Broncos Country would have a hard time accepting that as this year’s first round pick.

Hour 3 of The Drive praises Nikola Jokic for embracing Denver at this stage in his career. Zach and Phil discuss why now is the time for him. | The Avs feel like they’re finally shaking off the All-Star crud! The guys discuss which Avalanche player stepped up last night vs the Vancouver Canucks. Can Sammy G keep up this hot streak? | PS2 to the 49ers is a trade that was on the table at the 2023 NFL trade deadline. The guys explain why the Broncos may have to explore the latest reports so they can give themselves the best chance to win long term. | Justin Fields to Atlanta has more smoke than a grill right now. Zach and Phil discuss why all signs are pointing towards Russ to Pittsburgh.

Hour 4 of The Drive talks about why Adrian Peterson is selling his major awards and personal belongings from his time in the NFL. Paul Allen, the Minnesota Vikings radio pxp voice, said on his radio show that the Broncos appear to be all in on JJ McCarthy. How much stock should anyone put into a QB who didn’t play 7 4th quarters this season? Zach and Phil debate whether he’s a Sean Payton guy or not. | The RamosLaw.com Textline summed up the reasoning behind why if JJ is Sean's guy, Sean can’t back track at any point moving forward. | The Avs have gained some real confidence back with the Avs faithful after a huge win vs the Vancouver Canucks. What was more heartwarming: Nikola Jokic at the Avs game or the love the Avs have gotten since coming back home?

Hour 1 of The Drive is sick and tired of being set up just to be let down with one team in Denver. Also, how do you fix the All-Star game? | Russell Wilson has put his house on the market according to one report. Zach and Phil go at it about why Russ is being forced out of Denver. | Carmelo Anthony vs Coach George Karl has taken another turn! The guys discuss which part of each guy’s story is truth and what part is fiction. | Jake Shapiro from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Jake details why Melo’s actions over the years lean towards things not being rectified. Phil and Jake discuss what a banner and/or a statue would mean to Melo and Denver. Jake resets things for the home stretch of the Nuggets season. Will the CU MBB Buffs get right before the NCAA tournament?

Hour 2 of The Drive talks about the not-so-great draft class ranking the Denver Broncos got from NFL.com. Phil tells the full story of how he became a Denver Bronco! Did John Elway almost hang up the phone on Phil? Zach goes through why the Broncos 2023 rookie class was ranked last. Phil wonders can this class as a whole turn things around. Who deserves more blame: George Paton or Sean Payton? | The Drive’s ”Three Count” sees Shedeur Sanders get upended in one specific category relating to NIL. | Rich Scangarello, former Broncos OC, is headed to Las Vegas as their QB Coach. Phil stands for Rich and explains his departure from Denver.

Hour 3 of The Drive needs to know what it will take for Denver to get Luka Doncic if he wants to join Jokic down the road! Who would the Nuggets have to send away? | Carmelo Anthony vs Coach George Karl has taken another turn! The guys discuss which part of each guy’s story is truth and what part is fiction. Will Coach Karl get to go on Melo’s podcast? | The Colorado Avalanche are being set up to fail right now! Gabe Landeskog is looking better as the weeks go by, but will he be ready by the playoffs? Zach and Phil debate! | Russell Wilson is taking offers on his mansion, but Phil has a theory as to why he’s doing it now compared to later this spring!

Hour 4 of The Drive recaps the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. Could the NBA be in trouble? NFL.com ranks the Broncos rookie class the worst of the 2023 season. Zach and Phil discuss who’s at fought for the 2023 draft class: Sean Payton or George Paton? The Broncos have a chance to fix it this year but where do they start? | Justin Fields has unfollowed the Chicago Bears on Instagram. How much stock should anyone put into that move? Zach explains why he didn’t make it to Chicago this past weekend. | The guys end the show discussing the possibility of Jokic and Doncic playing together in Denver.