The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive argues about who should be on the cover of NCAA Football 25! Will Shedeur, Travis, or Coach Prime get the nod later this year? | It may be time for the Denver Broncos to take a minute and reconsider what the direction of this season will be according to the latest observation from CBS about the AFC West.  The guys go through why Sean Payton needs to factor everything in during this offseason. | The Avs will be in a knockdown drag em out fight tonight vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. Zach takes a stance about tonight’s game that Phil didn’t see coming. | The Denver Broncos have a chance to pull off the unthinkable with the latest Mock Draft from CBS Sports. Zach and Phil explain why if the Broncos let one situation play out, everything else could workout in their favor!

Hour 4 of The Drive talks about who agrees with the new Mock Draft that has the Broncos selecting Brock Bowers at number 12. Phil explains why trying to build the empire like Kansas City could hurt them if they’re caught trying to do it. The guys argue about whether keeping Russ to help with the incubating process of the next QB is worth it. | Carmelo Anthony has struggled to see what everyone else sees. Zach and Phil explain why he’s brought every single amount of negativity upon himself. Phil wonders should the Nuggets show Melo some love in their efforts to extend an olive branch. | The guys close the show with NCAA Football talk and the Denver Nuggets grades at the All-Star Break!

Hour 1 of The Drive starts arguing about how much they would pay to watch the Rockies this season! | Zach and Phil praise the Avs for pulling out another huge win vs Washington! Phil reminds the Avs that with Val out, some of the others must step up and take advantage of the road ahead! | ESPN forecast that Ryan Tannehill will be in Denver to start the 2024 season. The guys argue about whether he’s better than Russ as the bridge option at QB. | Carmelo Anthony speaks out about how his time in Denver ended. Zach and Phil discuss which side of the story is closer to the truth.

Hour 2 of The Drive is back on the Michigan train as Field Yates has QB JJ McCarthy coming to Denver with the 12th overall pick. Field explains why the Broncos must grab their guy in the first round, but Phil isn’t buying it! The guys go through every option possible regarding how the Broncos can speed up this process under Sean Payton. Is Sean ready to win now or later? | The Drive’s “Three Count” can’t believe what the Warriors and Lakers were up to before the trade deadline. | Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com had an honest assessment of what the Broncos need to improve on. Zach and Phil sift through how much of last year’s mistakes were on Sean Payton.

Hour 3 of The Drive needs to know what the Nuggets should do tonight with their starters. Zach and Phil discuss what a win or loss tonight would mean for the Nuggets heading into the All-Star Break. | The Avs finally got a win after their All-Star Break. The guys breakdown what needs to happen to sustain the momentum they got from the win in Washington. | ESPN is trying to figure out the future for the Denver Broncos. They predict that Ryan Tannehill will be the lead man in Denver as the bridge QB. Zach and Phil aren’t sold on that option and they explain why! | Carmelo Anthony finally gave the full explanation about what happened during his time in Denver. Zach and Phil react by detailing why his timeline brings about more concerns to how it ended.

Hour 4 of The Drive gets into where the Broncos will be drafting their next QB. Field Yates, Fantasy and Draft Analyst for ESPN, puts out his first Mock Draft. Zach and Phil explain why drafting JJ McCarthy could lead to the Broncos keeping Russ. Cecil Lammey talks about the rumblings of Russ returning to Denver in 2024. The guys go through why the Broncos are trending towards trading up. Cecil explains why Justin Fields isn’t Sean’s top option. | Sean Payton took some bumps and ruises this season but how much of it was his fought? Phil has a story that reminds everyone to learn from your mistakes before its too late. | Several Nuggets are out tonight, and the guys react to the news. Did the Nuggets make the right decision?

Hour 1 of The Drive talks about why the Denver Nuggets failed to step up in Milwaukee last night. Should the Nuggets reconsider their post All-Star Break plans? | The Denver Nuggets did something they haven’t done all season and that’s lose back-to-back games in blowout fashion. Zach and Phil discuss why the injuries may be hurting the Nuggets. | Justin Simmons and Garett Bolles are two staples of the Broncos franchise, but Sean Payton may have to turn the page. The guys debate which cap casualty would be a more beneficial sacrifice for the Broncos moving forward. | Zach and Phil discuss why the Avs are in troubled waters if they lose vs Washington! Phil calls out the Avs players not named Nathan MacKinnon to step up.

Hour 2 of The Drive breaks down the latest Mock Draft from PFF as they have the Broncos jumping up to 2 to take Drake Maye from North Carolina. Zach and Phil discuss how this would help or hurt the future of the Broncos if they go all in on Drake Maye. Also, a betting company has thrown their hat in the ring to discuss why Bo Nix to Denver is the betting favorite. So, should Russ even come back knowing that these ideas on the table are all about life after him? | The Drive’s “Three Count” praises Jenny Cavnar for becoming the first ever full-time female play by play voice of an MLB team. | Two CU coaches may be in big trouble and the guys explain why!

Hour 3 of The Drive has Hot Take Tuesday and Papa Murphy’s is on our plate this Tuesday! Could Russ lead the Broncos to the playoffs next season if the Broncos bring him back? | Bo Byram has had a less than impressive season for the Avs so do they trade him? Also, how important is tonight’s game vs Washington? | Justin Simmons and Garett Bolles have been two staples of the Broncos organization, but the guys understand that changes could be on the horizon. If the Broncos backs were against wall, which guy would they choose? | The Drive goes over why the Denver Nuggets need to refocus since the toughest stretch is yet to come.

Hour 4 of The Drive discuss why the Broncos could be one major trade away from getting their QB of the future. PFF has a trade that has Denver moving up to #2 for Drake Maye. Zach and Phil discuss why this trade could hurt the Broncos moving forward if Drake isn’t 100 percent their guy. The guys breakdown why the Broncos would hesitate to make the trade. | Bo Nix is on the Broncos radar, but would they be willing to draft him in the first round? Phil makes a case for why the Broncos shouldn’t draft him in the first round if they can avoid it. | The viewing numbers for the Super Bowl are out! Zach and Phil go over them while explaining why Usher’s performance will continue to help him in the long run!