The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the evaluation of George Paton after ESPN’s article ranks the Broncos 2023 rookie class 31st out of 32 teams. Did the Broncos mess up by retaining George? | Kevin Pelton of ESPN identified what the Nuggets need to get over the hump! Phil challenges Zach by discussing why MPJ is better than other Small Forward options in the NBA. | Zach and Phil continue to debate why MPJ needs to remain with the Nuggets as their lone sniper. | The Avs have a chance to do something very special tonight in Boston. Zach and Phil discuss what history Cale Makar could break or tie if things go right for him.

Hour 4 of The Drive looks back at how the Broncos got to this point. Zach and Phil lay out a huge list of shortcomings from the 2023 season. Sean Payton has run off one fall guy but what’s next for George Paton? Zach reminds the Broncos that Russ is no longer the issue if he’s let go. Phil goes at Sean Payton for not getting the most of what’s in front of him. Should Broncos Country continue to believe in Sean Payton? | Hard Knocks’ new 2024 home may be in Denver! The fellas go through why Sean Payton may have set the stage for Hard Knocks with his comments earlier this season. | Schlereth and Evans proclaimed Zach to help the Buffalo Bills with one tradition and Zach responds! Also, can the CU Buffs WBB team go all the way this season?

Hour 1 of The Drive is frustrated with one Denver Nugget after last night’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Will this loss affect the Nuggets in any way moving forward? | Jokic vs Embiid didn’t end like Nuggets Nation wanted but it shed a light on something. The battle of the bigs is taking on a different meaning these days. Should Nuggets Nation continue to dislike Joel Embiid? | The Comeback Kids have done it again. The Colorado Avalanche put together one of the most bizarre games of the season. Could the Avs have discovered another diamond in the ruff? | The rumor mill is going again for Russell Wilson. The reports discuss where Russ is right now and how that will affect his next move. Zach and Phil wonder where the excuses will come from if a rookie QB performs like Russ next season.

Hour 2 of The Drive goes through four QB’s who may be in on the Denver Broncos radar moving forward. These four QB’s may not be the cream of the crop but is he a Sean Payton guy? Multiple reports around the country have linked QB’s such as Tua or Bo Nix to Denver. Zach and Phil discuss which QB best fits what Sean is looking to do moving forward. | The Drive’s "Three Count” highlights who could be on the move for the Broncos later this offseason. | The NBA MVP odds are shifting right before our eyes as Jokic vs Embiid took on another chapter of its own. Zach and Phil go through how the odds are shifting and who should be in the lead in the MVP race.

Hour 3 of The Drive reminds everyone that the longer you play with fire, the greater the chances are of getting burned. Phil explains why the Avs can’t rely on their ability to come from behind to be their best way to win. | The Russell Wilson and Sean Payton divorce has some ramifications that most aren’t thinking about. Zach and Phil go through the divorce endeavors that are on the horizon for Sean. | Streaming services appear to be here to stay regarding sporting events. The guys discuss how soon the Super Bowl could become contracted. Would the guys pay for the Super Bowl? | The next Denver Broncos QB is____? Zach and Phil go through the list of QB’s who are connected to Denver via multiple sources from around the NFL.

Hour 4 of The Drive continues to discuss who the Broncos should take at QB over Russell Wilson. Zach and Phil also discuss who’d they rather have: Derrick Henry or Javonte Williams. Phil explains how much pressure is on Sean depending on who he selects at QB this offseason. Will Petersen joins The Drive to further this discussion about which way the Broncos should go. Is it time to tear it all down? | Joel Embiid may have gotten the best of Nikola Jokic on Tuesday night but there’s one lingering question. Will he play next Saturday when they come to Denver? | The conversation of why Sean never wanted Russ continues but could it all come back to haunt the Broncos?

Hour 1 of The Drive gets into the craziness of Super Wildcard Weekend! Did Green Bay get the most unbelievable win of the weekend? Zach talks about the video of him and his son at his first ever Nuggets game over the weekend. | It’s Joel Embiid vs Nikola Jokic tonight! Zach and Phil discuss why Joel and Nikola are in totally different classes. Also, Zach talks about what Bruce Brown coming back this weekend was like. | Valerie Nichushkin is seeking further help and so he’s stepping away from the Avs and hockey altogether. The guys discuss how important this is for him. Is Val losing trust within the locker room? | Pat Shurmer has officially been named the Buffs OC under Coach Prime. Zach and Phil juggle the reasons why Coach Prime chose him as his lead guy.

Hour 2 of The Drive goes through what we learned after watching Super Wildcard Weekend with Denversports.com’s Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey. Are the Broncos still regretting they didn’t draft Josh Allen? The guys go through why the Broncos need to trade up for a top tier QB. Phil and Cecil go through some the top positions of need for the Denver Broncos. Cecil details why this 2023 rookie class did not live up to the billing this year. | The Drive’s “Three Count” smashes Peacock and the NFL for moving playoff games to streaming. | MPJ finds himself in trade rumors as the trade deadline looms. What could you realistically get for MPJ on the trade market? Zach and Phil disagree about why MPJ’s prime is worth him not being traded.

Hour 3 of The Drive continues their conversation about why Jerry Jeudy and MPJ should be held to the same expectations as they come into their prime. | The coaching carousel continues in the NFL. Zach and Phil discuss how each vacancy could affect the Broncos depending on who’s hired where. | Valerie Nichushkin has decided to seek help for his current situation. The guys discuss how Val let things get this far based on the statement he released to the public on Monday. Phil questions the Avs for the lack of a backup plan to help Val. | Joel Embiid vs Nikola Jokic has a chance to be an instant classic tonight. Zach and Phil discuss how the two fanbases will approach this game.

Hour 4 of The Drive recaps Super Wildcard Weekend by discussing which team most resembled Denver if they would’ve made it in. Zach and Phil breakdown how other teams have been able to overcome the odds and remain successful. The Denver Broncos are in trouble if they can’t kill this draft and all fingers could point back at George Paton. Phil explains why other teams have laid the blueprint for Sean Payton and the Broncos. | Coach Prime made an odd move recently that makes Buffs Nation scratch their head. Zach and Phil discuss why Pat Shurmur is the man as the Buffs OC moving forward. Zach has quite the theory about why Pat was brought back. | The guys end the show by predicting part of the NFL divisional playoffs.