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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the upcoming NFL combine and how it can change a players draft stock. The conversation changes to how often the guys wash their jeans and other clothes. We have breaking news as Darren Rizzi, former interim Saints head coach, will be the next special teams coordinator for the Broncos. Will Rizzi be able to keep the Broncos top 10 special teams unit? Zach and Phil react to the NBA straw-poll for the league MVP, where did Jokic rank on the poll? Will Jokic be able to close the gap and win his fourth MVP? After the slow start for the Nuggets will they be able to close the gap to the number one seed in the west, Oklahoma City Thunder?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if they would trade Bo Nix for the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Are there any position players currently in the NFL would the guys trade for Bo Nix? How many quarterbacks in the NFL would the guys trade for Bo Nix? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how many players in the NFL he would trade Bo Nix for, how the Broncos will operate with Courtland Sutton entering the final year of his contract, and how often Mike washes his jeans. Today’s “Three Count” features a race between Tyreek Hill and Olympian sprinter Noah Lyles, Carmello Anthony joining the NBC NBA broadcasting crew, and the backstory to Zach’s question on how many times he wears jeans before washing them. The NBA All-Star weekend kicks off tonight and Zach fills us in on all the events.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the NBA-straw poll for the league’s MVP. Where did Jokic land on the poll? Can Jokic still play his way into winning his fourth MVP? Is Jokic having his best season in his career? What is holding up the Coach Prime and Colorado contract extension? Could CU afford to mess up their relationship with Coach Prime? With the full NFL season in the rearview mirror, Zach and Phil share their major takeaways from the Super Bowl and the NFL season. Should the Sean Payton have gone with his original plan of hiring Vic Fangio? After seeing Mikko Rantanen struggle in the Four Nations Faceoff, is it time to admit the Avalanche made the right decision of trading him away?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if they would trade the number overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft for Bo Nix. Are there any position players in the NFL, that the guys would trade Bo Nix for? How many quarterbacks around the NFL, would the guys trade Bo Nix for? Trivia is back as we look to beat the morning show after they went 0-4 yesterday. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. Zach apologies for going after Mike Evans yesterday and the guys breakdown the first game of the Four Nations Faceoff. The Nuggets finished strong with an 8-game win streak heading into the All-Star break and Jamal Murray shined with 55 points, last night. Is this a new Jamal we are getting or the old inconsistent Jamal we have seen the last two years? Phil asks if Jamal Murray is misunderstood. We hear from Jamal Murray and his thoughts on his high scoring night. Are Murray and Jokic still the best two-man game in the NBA? As the Broncos head into the offseason, just how much cap space do they have to use, Zach fills us in.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which wide receiver the Broncos should be most interested in brining in. Would a splashy move like bringing in Garrett Wilson, Tee Higgins or Deebo Samuel be the right move for the Broncos? Phil explains why he would prefer bringing in a smaller name but someone like Brandin Cooks or Keenan Allen. Today’s “Three Count” includes reacting to the first game of the Four Nations Faceoff and the possibility of some of these guys getting injured, an update to the proposed Patrick Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker fight, and the New York Jets officially moving on from Aaron Rodgers. Will Rodgers find a starting job to start the 2025 season? Zach and Phil react to Shedeur Sanders’ new song and Shilo Sanders not getting invited to the NFL combine.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze the new NFL coaching hires now that the full coaching cycle has ended. Which new coach will be the most successful? Which hire was the most surprising? Which will be fires first? Are the Broncos actually in “cap hell” like many are saying? How will the Broncos spend their cap space during this year’s offseason? Jamal Murray scored his career high 55 in a win last night for the Nuggets, to extend their win streak to 8-games heading into the All-Star break. Is Jamal showing the version of himself that could be the second-best player on a championship Nuggets team? We hear from Murray and why he was so locked in last night, taking on the Trail Blazers.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how the Broncos should proceed in free agency and acquiring a wide receiver. Should the Broncos give up draft assets to go after Deebo Samuel, Garrett Wilson or Davante Adams? Veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss why the Broncos are getting connected to these available wide receivers, how aggressive the Broncos will be spending money, and what James’ major takeaways were from the Super Bowl. Will Petersen of DenverSports.com joins the show to discuss Shedeur Sanders’ song and how Will would go about acquiring new weapons for the Broncos offense. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the news of former MLB pitcher John Rocker and Patrick Mahomes Sr. getting in a fight and Zach shares about why he missed the previous two shows. We pivot to the Broncos as yet another ESPN draft expert has the Broncos selecting Ashton Jeanty with the 20th overall pick in the NFL draft. Phil explains why he doesn’t believe Jeanty will fall to 20 and expects him to be selected top 10. The Four-Nations Faceoff kicks off tonight Canada and Sweeden in action. Zach takes a shot at Mike Evans and self-proclaims himself as the new “hockey guy” at 104.3 The Fan. Who will Zach and Phil be rooting for in this national hockey tournament? We finish up the hour with the Nuggets as they attempt to head into the NBA All-Star break on an 8-game win streak. At what point does Christian Braun’s “hot streak” become who he is?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos being the favorite to land free agent, Tee Higgins. Are the Broncos building enough within the organization, to not want to bring in a talent like Higgins? Did Marvin Mims show enough in the second half of the season to be targeted regularly? If bringing in Higgens meant, Courtland Sutton would not be back with the Broncos, would the guys make that move? Today’s “Three Count” features Travis Kelce pondering retirement after getting blown out in the Super Bowl and a poor performance, Patrick Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker agreeing to fight each other, and Garrett Bolles joining the Legend High School Football coaching staff. Will we see another off-season Hard Knocks again after we saw the Giants get embarrassed with the Saquon Barkley free agent situation? We hear a clip from the Giants owner and GM discussing Barkley and how disappointed they would be if Barkley signed in Philadelphia. Phil shares stories from his own experience from behind-the-scenes contract discussions.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to an ESPN tiering NFL teams. The Broncos landed in the “headed on the right track” tier, do the guys agree with the ranking? Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Field Yates mock draft which projects the Broncos selecting Ashton Jeanty with the 20th overall pick. Phil explains why he thinks Jeanty will not be available with the 20th pick. Would it be best case scenario for the Broncos if Jeanty slips to 20? Zach fills us in on the NHL’s Four Nations Faceoff with starts tonight. Should Avalanche fans be nervous about their top players playing in this tournament with the NHL’s playoffs around the corner?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos being the listed favorite to land free agent wide receiver, Tee Higgins. Should the Broncos focus on bringing in Higgins, even if its for a high price tag? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the potential end to off-season Hard Knocks after no NFL team wants to participate this year. Did the Giants blunder of the Saquon Barkley situation being televised to the public, ruin the show going forward? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Will having multiple Avalanche players play in the Four Nations Faceoff be a bad idea for the Avs championship hopes?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Kyle Reese cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Ashton Jeanty can be Sean Payton’s “joker” role. Do the guys trust Sean Payton to evaluate play maker’s talent in the draft? With the Nuggets surging and playing guys on the end of the bench, is it time we start trusting Calvin Booth’s vision? Do the Nuggets have enough to win another championship? Will wins vs under .500 teams mean anything in terms of the Nuggets trying to win in the playoffs? Did the Eagles show the blueprint for how to beat the Chiefs? How close is the Broncos defense to looking like the Eagles defense? Just how close was Coach Prime to leaving Boulder this offseason? We hear from Prime and former Buff, Phillip Lindsey shares his thoughts on the situation.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they are streaking with 7 straight wins. Is this win streak legitimate given the teams the Nuggets have been beating up on? Whose fault is it if the Nuggets don’t reach the western conference finals this season? Today’s “Three Count” features the Jets laying out rules for Aaron Rodgers if wanted to remain with the Jets, if we should be worried about the Lakers after Luka Doncic’s debut, and the viewership numbers for the Super Bowl. Did the Super Bowl get a Taylor Swift mump in viewership? How realistic of a goal is it for the Broncos to win the AFC next season? Will Kansa City come back with a vengeance in 2025-2026 or is this the start of a decline for the Chiefs?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese question if the Eagles gave out the blueprint on how to beat the Chiefs. How can the Broncos replicate what the Eagles have done on defense? Is Vance Joseph the right guy to lead this Broncos defense? Should the Broncos be thinking defense or offense with their early draft picks? Should the Broncos be interested in bringing in Deebo Samuel to fill the Broncos “joker” role? Phil explains why he wants to see Marvin Mims’ role expanded this season after seeing his success late last season. How realistic is it for the Broncos to win the AFC West next season? Will the Chiefs start to decline after their Super Bowl blowout? Will the Chargers still be in the mix and improve going forward?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese go round by round and debate if the Broncos hit or missed on their draft picks since Sean Payton took the reigns in Denver. How much would having a successful run game help Bo Nix as he looks to grow in his second NFL season? Does Jamal Murray need to improve his play making ability for the Nuggets to take the next step? The Dodgers are brining back Clayton Kershaw for one more season, is this the Dodgers World Series to lose in 2025? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Nuggets win streak despite having injuries to key rotation players. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Will Ashton Jeanty be available with the 20th overall pick in the NFL draft?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys breakdown the big game and the Eagles big win over the Chiefs. Are the Eagles showing the league that a running game and defense are more valuable than many think? The Nuggets are streaking but does that mean all is fixed for the team? Can the “role players” continue contributing in the absence of Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson? With Debo Samuel expected to be traded from the 49ers, the guys debate if he would be a fit for this Broncos. What does Samuel bring to the Broncos that they haven’t been getting from their wide receivers? Should the Broncos use draft assets and young players to bring in Debo? Could Debo fit the “joker” role Sean Payton has been looking for?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese take a deep dive into the Super Bowl. How were the Eagles able to stop the Chiefs from winning their third Super Bowl in a row? What did the guys make of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance? Why did Patrick Mahomes look so different last night than we’ve seen him in any playoff game before? Will Travis Kelce retire after last night's performance? Today’s “Three Count” includes Luka Doncic’s debut for the Lakers tonight, Anthony Davis already suffering an injury, the Jets deciding to move on from Aaron Rodgers, and the Saints filling their head coaching position with Eagles offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore. We ask how many quarterbacks in the NFL could have won the Super Bowl, last night if they were plugged in for Jalen Hurts.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese continue their conversation about how many quarterbacks around the NFL could have won the Super Bowl as the starting QB of the Eagles. How many teams throughout the years have won a Super Bowl because of their stellar defense and average quarterback play? We pivot to the Nuggets as they are on a 6-game win streak. Did the Nuggets botch the trade deadline by not making a move? Where could the Nuggets have used more depth on the roster? With reports that Debo Samuel is on the trading block, the guys debate if Samuel would be a good fit for the Broncos. Should the Broncos trade draft assets to bring in Samuel? How would Debo fit into the existing Broncos wide receiver room? We finish up the hour with Jamal Murray’s inconsistency and how he needs to step up to help this team be a championship contender again.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese react to the Super Bowl as the Eagles were able to stop the Chiefs from winning their third straight Super Bowl. How good of a job did Vic Fangio and the Eagles defense perform last night? How can the Broncos try to replicate what the Eagles were able to do? Kyle asks who had the worst day on Sunday between Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift or Drake. Are all the extra playoff games the Chiefs have played over the last decade finally catching up to them? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss if the Nuggets can continue to get production from their “role players”? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in sports today. Will we see the Broncos make a push to trade for Deebo Samuel? Will Martin Necas continue to contribute to the Avalanche?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Super Bowl and how much of the game will fall on Jalen Hurts shoulders. Do the Eagles need to blow out the Chiefs to make sure Mahomes can’t win yet another one possession game? Will the Chiefs having the better coach and the better quarterback be enough to guide the team to their third straight Super Bowl win? The guys react to Patrick Surtain taking home the NFL’s defensive player of the year award, making him the second Bronco to ever do so. Michale Porter Jr. continued his hot streak as he scored 30 points again, last night. How can MPJ be more consistent with these performances? With the upcoming Super Bowl, the guys rank the top 5 Super Bowl performances from Broncos.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Super Bowl and preview the big game on Sunday. Will Kansas City be able to continue their streak of winning close games? Will Kansas City be able to have the same success against the “tush push” they did against Buffalo? How much longer will Andy Reid be the coach of the Chiefs before he decides to retire? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Buffs hiring Hall of Famer, Marshall Faulk to coach at CU, Robert Livingston signing a new 2-year deal that makes him the highest paid assistant in Colorado history, if Saquon Barkley can pass Terrell Davis as the best season from a running back in NFL history, and the new crop of NFL Hall of Famers being announced last night. The guys revisit the Mikko Rantanen trade now that we have a sample size from recent Avs addition, Martin Necas. Is it time for Zach and Phil to take a victory lap on their take about the Avalanche making the right move by trading away Mikko?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell’s comments on the officiating being biased towards the Chiefs. We also hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Chiefs getting preferential treatment. Has the NFL kept up with modern technology and the modern speed of the NFL game? Patrick Surtain made history last night as he become the second Broncos to ever win the NFL’s defensive player of the year. Is Surtain on his way to becoming a first ballot Hall of Famer? Michael Porter Jr. continued his hot streak as he went off for 30 for the third straight game. We hear from Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth and his thoughts on the Nuggets standing pat at the NBA trade deadline. Did Booth cost the Nuggets a chance to make moves by signing Dario Saric, trading away Reggie Jackson and other moves that limited the Nuggets flexibility?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil do a full Super Bowl preview. Is this the best team the Chiefs have played in a Super Bowl? Does Philadelphia need to win by more than one score to beat the Chiefs? Will the Chiefs have the same success stopping the “tush push” they did when playing the Buffalo Bills? Trivia is back and we have controversy from yesterday’s morning show. Did Mike Evans look at the text-line during trivia? How did we stack up to the morning show’s performance from a day ago? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today and the guys make predictions for the Super Bowl. Can Philadelphia stop Kansas City from making history and winning three straight Super Bowls?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the Nuggets standing pat at the NBA trade deadline. Did the Nuggets cost themselves a chance at winning a championship by not making a move? Will Julian Strawther be competent enough to be a rotation player in the playoffs? The guys react to another NFL mock draft, predicting the Broncos to select Michigan’s tight end, Colston Loveland. Is it tight end, running back or bust for the Broncos in the first round of the draft? We hear from Coach Payton and stories about the Chiefs wide receivers and his trip with the Broncos quarterbacks to Cabo. Are the guys fans of Sean Payton calling his shot and saying the Broncos will be a problem?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to an outlet’s ranking of the top 25 college football coaches. Does Coach Prime deserve to be on the list? We pivot to the NFL as their award show will be held tonight. Will Patrick Surtain take home the defensive player of the year award? Will Bo Nix win offensive rookie of the year? Can Sean Payton Today’s “Three Count” includes the next class of the NFL’s Hall of Fame, if Eli Manning is a no doubter Hall of Famer, and reaction to the wild NBA trade deadline. Did the NBA purposely schedule their trade deadline during the week of the Super Bowl to take attention away from the NFL? The guys preview the big Avalanche game tonight as they take on Calgary.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Broncos coach, Sean Payton’s thoughts on Marvin Mims. Will Mims be used in the offense more consistently next season? How can Payton find ways to be more creative with Mims? Will the Broncos have “too many mouths to feed” on offense next season? After two more NFL mock drafts project the Broncos to select Michigan’s tight end, Colston Loveland, Zach wonders if it is a sure thing the Broncos will be selecting a tight end with their first pick. Would Broncos Country be upset if the Broncos don’t select a tight end or running back? We hear from Sean Payton and his stories from paying for the Chiefs wide receivers dinner and golfing with his quarterbacks in Cabo. Phil recounts his time going to a CU basketball game with his coach at the time, Vic Fangio. What do the guys make of the Nuggets standing pat at the NBA trade deadline?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to On3’s ranking of the top 25 college football coaches. Where did Coach Prime land on the list? Zach and Phil debate if Prime should even be on the list. We pivot to the NFL as their award show is tonight. Will Patrick Surtain take home the defensive player of the year award? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Avalanche as they are in action tonight. Are the Avs a lock to make the playoffs? How can the Avalanche snap out of their scoring drought? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Did Mike Evans cheat on our cross-show trivia? We hear from Nuggets head coach, Michael Malone and his thoughts on the Nuggets roster.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Will the Nuggets make a big splash, small splash or no splash at all before Thursday? Are dynasties actually good for sports and improve ratings? We pivot to the Broncos and debate if the Broncos should trade for the Rams’ Cooper Kupp. Phil explains why he would like the Broncos to target a younger receiver. Would the Nuggets not making a trade this week, be a failure to maximize Jokic’s window? Should the Nuggets be willing to add a young talent to a trade to bring in more depth for this season? We preview the Colorado Buffaloes schedule and pick which home game will be the toughest, which away would be the best road trip and more.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s re-draft of the 2024 NFL draft. Where would Bo Nix have landed in a re-draft? Would Nix be the second quarterback off the board? Where does Bo rank among the quarterbacks in the 2025 draft? Today’s “Three Count: features the Milwaukee Bucks trading Kris Middelton away to the Wizards, Stephen A. Smith emerging as an option to be the Democratic candidate for president in 2028, and Nathan MacKinnon no longer being the favorite to win the Hart trophy. Could Giannis’ days in Milwaukee be coming to an end? We finish up the hour with a discussion on the Avalanche are having a goal scoring issue. Are the Avs missing that edge they had from the season they won the Stanley Cup?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what’s next for Courtland Sutton and the Denver Broncos. Will Sutton play next season without a new contract extension or added incentives? Will we have another summer of Sutton missing team activities and posting cryptic messages on social media? Would brining in Cooper Kupp give Bo Nix a number one receiver? With the CU football schedule officially out, Zach and Phil go game by game and breakdown each Buff opponent. What is the hardest game the Buffs will have at Folsom field? What will be the toughest road game for the Buffaloes? Will the Buffs roll out a true freshman quarterback this season or go with the veteran transfer-QB from Liberty?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton’s comments on the Up and Adams show. Do the Broncos need to fill their “joker” role? Do the guys agree with Sean Payton saying the Broncos are better than people think at wide receiver? We react to ESPN’s re-draft of the 2024 NFL draft class. Where did Bo Nix land in the re-draft? Would the Patriots still take Drake Maye at third overall over Nix? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the comments Steve Spagnola and Patrick Mahomes made about Bo Nix. Should the Chiefs be concerned about the up-and-coming Broncos? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Will the Broncos be able to bring in a “joker” this offseason? Where would Bo Nix go in a 2024 NFL re-draft?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will Petersen cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss all the sports memorabilia they have collected over the years from ticket stubs to covers of magazines, which turns the conversation to how Zach met his wife at a Yankees game. Zach and Will react to comments from Patrick Mahomes on Bo Nix and the competitive edge Nix brings. We also hear from Vic Fangio and his thoughts on his time in Denver and how close he was to joining Sean Payton as the Broncos defensive coordinator. The full schedule for the Colorado Buffaloes was released this morning and the guys go week by week analyzing how the Buffs will stack up. Michael Malone made comments about one of the core four members of the Nuggets and his trade availability. Will the Nuggets make Michael Porter Jr. available via trade before the trade deadline?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will Petersen take a deep dive into the news of Cooper Kupp being on the trade block from the Rams. Would it make sense for the Broncos to bring in a veteran wide receiver like Kupp? Are there better options for the Broncos at wide receiver in free agency? With Courtland Sutton entering the final year of his contract, will Sutton sit out of Broncos activities this off season if he does not receive an extension? Today’s “Three Count” includes the official end of the blackouts for Altitude on Comcast, Jimmy Butler being stubborn to get his way to Phoenix, and Paul Bissonette’s idea that Mikko Rantanen will not sign an extension with Carolina. DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to debate the Avalanche trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. Was the Avalanche ownership being cheap by not wanting to sign Mikko to an extension?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will Petersen react to their conversation with James Merilatt. Do the Avalanche need to make another move before the NHL trade deadline? Will explains why his issue with the Mikko trade was more about the timing of the trade and the return the Avs got. How much of a role does Joe Sakic still play for the Avalanche front office? We hear from Nuggets coach, Michael Malone and his claim the Nuggets will not be trading Michale Porter Jr. Did Malone almost slip up and admit the Nuggets could move MPJ during the off-season? Is there a scenario the Nuggets blow-up their core during the off-season, and trade MPJ and Jamal Murray? Zach and Will preview the entire CU football schedule and decide if the Buffs will reach Bowl eligibility in back to back seasons?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will Petersen react to ESPN’s DAN Orlovsky suggesting the Broncos would be a great fit for Cooper Kupp. Does it make sense for the Broncos to pursue a veteran wide receiver like Kupp? How big of a factor will Kupp’s injury history deter teams from trading for him? Should the Broncos have their eyes on a bigger splash like Garrett Wilson or Tee Higgins? Will Courtland Sutton receive a third contract with the Broncos? Would the guys rather trade Sutton away this off-season or give him an extension? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys react to the massive trade in the NBA, sending Luka Donic to the Los Angeles Lakers. What motivated the Mavericks to trade Luka? How do the Lakers keep getting superstars to get traded to their franchise? Was the Mavericks ownership, front office and Luka Donic not on the same page? What could the Nuggets have offered to the Mavericks to pair Luka with Jokic? Should we stop assuming that Jokic will be a lifelong Nugget and that if things go awry in the near future Jokic could be the one wanting to team up with Luka in Los Angeles? We pivot to the Broncos as we have comments from Peyton Manning on Bo Nix skipping the NFL Pro-Bowl. Was Manning upset with Nix for opting out of the weekend in Orlando? Could Nix have learned a few things from hanging around some of the elite quarterbacks around the NFL?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Myles Garret requesting a trade from the Cleveland Browns. Should the Broncos be interested in trading for Garrett? Are the Broncos in a “win now” mode? Would bringing in Garrett ruin the homegrown nature of the Broncos? Has Nik Bonitto proved enough as a pass rusher to lead the Broncos defense and receive a big payday? Today’s “Three Count” features if Broncos Country should be nervous about what the Raiders are building after signing Chip Kelly to be the highest paid coordinator in the NFL, if we watched any of the NFL Pro-Bowl activities, and we might finally have a resolution to the Comcast and Altitude blackouts. Are the Avalanche stabilizing at goal tender after being the weak point of the team for so long? Is Mackenzie Blackwood on a hot streak after allowing no goals in back-to-back games or is this the type of player he is?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets going 2-0 over the weekend but in dramatic fashion. Is Russell Westbrook’s injury a blessing in disguise? Will Christian Braun remain in the Nuggets starting lineup going forward? We have the first 5 games of the Colorado Buffaloes schedule. How will the Buffs start their season and what will their record be through 5 games? Who will be the Buffs starting quarterback this season, the freshman or the veteran transfer? Zach and Phil react the craziest trade in NBA history that happened over the weekend. How does the Luka Doncic trade impact the Nuggets? Are the Mavericks more of a threat to win the west than people are giving them credit for? Could the size of the Mavericks roster cause problems for Jokic? If the Nuggets were in the mix, what would the guys have traded to acquire Luke Doncic? Is the championship window closing for the Nuggets with Houston, Oklahoma City and the Spurs coming?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should be interested in trading for Myles Garrett after Garrett announced he would like to be traded. Are the Broncos close enough to winning a championship, that brining in a player like Garrett could push them over the top? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss what the asking price for Myles Garrett would be, if Courtland Sutton is on the trading block, and a preview of the much-anticipated Super Bowl. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the breaking news of Cooper Kupp being on a trading block. Should the Broncos be interested in bringing in the veteran wide receiver to help Bo Nix? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Should the Broncos open up the checkbook for Nik Bonitto? Is it fair to assume that Jokic will spend his entire NBA career in Denver?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys breakdown Cecil’s time at the Shrine Bowl and which players draft stock has improved and declined over the week. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler projecting free agent running back Aaron Jones joining the Broncos. Would the Broncos be smart to bring in Jones to turn around the Broncos running game? Does paying a running back in free agency make more sense than drafting a cheaper option? The Nuggets are back on national television again tonight, will they be able to stop the bleeding? Will the Nuggets be able to get back on track vs a Sixers team missing Embiid and Paul George? We finish up the hour with a debate of if Mikko Rantanen will have his jersey hand in the rafters at Ball Arena. Will hurt feelings get in the way of Mikko’s legacy in Denver?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil redraft the 2024 NFL rookie class. Where would Bo Nix have landed knowing what we know now? Would the Broncos have drafted a different position than quarterback? Today’s “Three Count” includes David Shaw returning to coaching to be the Lions pass-game coordinator and MLB being ranked above the NBA in the number of fans each sport has between avid and casual fans. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss all the Broncos coaches and front office members getting plucked by other NFL franchises, if we should be concerned about Bo Nix’s offseason procedure, and what Mike remembers from John Elway’s final game with the Broncos.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s projected contracts for Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and Tee Higgins. Is Tee Higgins more attainable than we originally thought? Will Russell Wilson get another high paying contract? We also react to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler prediction of Aaron Jones signing with the Broncos this offseason. Should the Broncos pair a veteran like Jones with a young running back in the draft? The Nuggets are back on national television tonight as they take on the 76ers and look to get back on track after losing three straight games. Has Michael Malone made a mistake by keeping Russell Westbrook in the starting rotation instead of Christian Braun? Was Joe Sakic involved with the Mikko Rantanen, or does it solely fall Chris McFarland’s shoulders? Should/will the Avalanche hang Mikko Rantanen’s jersey up in the rafters of Ball Arena?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil redraft the 2024 NFL rookie class. Would Bo Nix have made it to the 12th pick knowing what we know now? How many players would the Broncos have preferred over Nix if they had their pick of the litter? It’s Friday, which means it’s time for us to compete in trivia against the morning show. Will we be able to “run up the score” after the morning show went 0-4, earlier today? We wrap up the show with a victory lap after trivia and remembering the John Elway’s second Super Bowl victory on it’s anniversary.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys breakdown the Broncos running back room and if Jaleel McLaughlin will be back with the Broncos in 2025. What went wrong with Audric Estime and why was he inactive during the wildcard round? Zach questions if Bo Nix will get the guys together and host a passing camp this offseason. Phil shares what he gained from quarterbacks hosting the skill position players during the summer to gain chemistry and comradery. What do the guys make of the Nuggets losing to the Knicks, which is starting to become a trend when the Nuggets play top tier teams in the NBA? We hear from Nuggets coach, Michael Malone and his thoughts on why he decided to insert Aaron Gordon back into the starting lineup and moving Christian Braun back into a bench role.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the decision for Nuggets coach, Michael Malone to bench Christian Braun instead of Russell Westbrook. Zach gives his thoughts on why Malone made the decision he did. We pivot to the Broncos as there are rumors of Garrett Wilson being available via trade. Should the Broncos be in the market for this young, proven and soon to be free agent wide receiver? Today’s “Three Count” features the Utah Hockey Club leaving their future name up to the fans, federal prosecutors are investigating Terry Rozier for manipulating his performance for gambling reasons, and the accusations around Justin Tucker. Zach and Phil share what rules they would like to be changed in the major sports. Could we see microchips in the football coming soon?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation about what changes they would like to see in sports. Does the NFL need to fix their kickoff rule again? Does the NBA need to move back their three-point line? Zach questions if Bo Nix will host a passing camp with his skill position players like Peyton Manning used to during his time in Denver. Is the narrative around the Mikko Rantanen trade starting to shift as more information comes out? We hear from Paul Bissonette and his thoughts on Mikko taking a big risk by not re-signing with the Avalanche and preferring to hit free agency. Did Mikko and his agent overplay their hand and think they had all the power in the dynamic until the Avalanche decided to trade him? After the Nuggets lost their third game in a row, should we have concerns about the Nuggets championship potential? How can the Nuggets solve their defensive woes vs top tier teams in the NBA?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss how the Broncos should use their first-round pick and if there are any positions that are off-limits. Would the guys trade the Broncos first round pick for the Jets’ Garrett Wilson or is there a better option out there? Will Petersen of DenverSports.com, joins the show to discuss the NBA potentially changing their game time from 48-minutes to 40-minutes. What other rules around sports would the guys like to see changed? Does the NBA need to change their rules to decrees the amount of three-pointers we see? Does college football need relegation? We wrap up the show with the debate of who is the “bad guy” in the Mikko Rantanen trade. Zach, Phil and Will are on very opposite sides of the debate. Was there more time to try and negotiate an extension for Rantanen to stay in Denver?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys recount the times they went up against highly talented players in high school and the guys that should have made it big time but didn’t for whatever reason. Zach shares who he thinks could be the Broncos “Joker” role in 2025. Is there a sleeper in the draft that could be a “do-it-all” player? Are the Nuggets in store for their biggest test of the season, tonight in New York? Do the Nuggets still need to make a trade to round out the roster and add depth? We hear from Avalanche GM, Chris MacFarland and his thoughts on a Gabe Landeskog return as well as the depth of the team. Did a potential Landeskog return impact the Avs decision to trade away Mikko Rantanen?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Patrick Surtain will take snaps on offense after he came out in an interview and threw out the idea. Is Surtain playing on offense, too much of an injury risk? We pivot to the Broncos draft and debate if the Broncos should trade up in the draft for an elite tight end or running back. Will Sean Payton and the Broncos front office be aggressive to get “their guy” on draft night? Today’s “Three Count” features a clue that means Russell Wilson could be on his way to the Las Vegas Raiders, De’Aaron Fox wanting to be traded to the San Antonio Spurs, and Bill Belichick suggesting the Lombardi Trophy should be renamed after Tom Brady. Has the Shrine Bowl practices, proved that Shilo Sanders does not belong with draft prospects? The guys react to Coach Prime’s thoughts on teams and the media negative reports on players during the draft process.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to NBA commissioner. Adam Silver throwing out the idea of shortening NBA games from 48 minutes to 40 minutes. Would shorter games create a better product for the NBA? Is less basketball coming at the expense of basketball fans? Zach shares who he thinks will be Sean Payton’s “joker” next season. Can a rookie running back come in a be the difference maker for the Broncos offense by lining up at multiple positions and be a “do-it-all” guy? We pivot to the Avalanche as the guys speculate if a Gabe Landeskog return played a role in the Avs deciding to trade away Mikko Rantanen. We hear from Avalanche GM, Chris MacFarland and his thoughts on a Landeskog return and if it is imminent. The Nuggets are in action tonight on national television as they take on the New York Knicks. Is tonight’s game the Nuggets biggest test of the season?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Patrick Surtain’s comments about wanting to take snaps at wide receiver. Could we see Pat Surtain catching passes for the Broncos offense this season? We have breaking news as Aaron Gordon is returning to the Nuggets starting lineup in exchange for Christian Braun to come off the bench. Is sending Braun to the bench right as he was playing the best basketball of his career the right move? We return to the Broncos as the NFL draft is on Broncos Country mind. Should the Broncos be aggressive on draft night and be willing to trade up in the first round, to get “their guy”? Zach and Phil react to the videos of Shilo Sanders getting “cooked” during Shrine Bowl practices. Does Shilo deserve to be drafted or on an NFL roster/practice squad? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys discuss the news of Bo Nix having a minor clean up surgery and if Broncos should be concerned. We revisit the Mikko Rantanen trade and debate if we see it any different now that more information has come out. Is the Avs moving on from Mikko similar to when the Nuggets decided to let KCP walk this past offseason? Has the Pro-Bowl been “watered down” with guys like Russell Wilson and Drake Maye being invited as alternates this year? Is it too early to give up on Troy Franklin after a lackluster rookie season? Zach reveals that Franklin’s rookie stats are very similar to some of the great wide receivers in Broncos history. Zach and Phil debate where Mikko ranked among the most important Avalanche trying to win another cup. Was bringing in Blackwood a bigger positive than the negative of losing Mikko Rantanen?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil grade how much pressure each GM in Denver sports is under at the moment. Has George Paton been cooling off his “hot seat” with the Broncos success this season? If the Nuggets don’t have playoff success, could this be the last season with Calvin Booth as the Nuggets GM? Has Booth proved enough by choosing Christian Braun and Peyton Watson? Today’s “Three Count” includes the massive donation the Broncos ownership made to high school football programs in Colorado and the viewership numbers from the AFC and NFC Championship games. Zach asks if Sean Payton is tempting fate by speaking up about great of a workout facility the Broncos have and how healthy the Broncos have been since Sean arrived. Did Sean need to take a shot at the previous strength and conditioning coaches in Denver when bragging about his current team?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the departures from the Broncos coaching staff and front office. How important is it for Bo to have continuity in the coaching staff from year 1 to year 2 in the NFL? While a rookie Broncos had a lackluster season, Zach shares why it isn’t time to give up on Troy Franklin. The guys compare Franklin’s rookie season to some of the great Broncos wide receivers rookie season. Zach and Phil rank the most important Avalanche players to the team and where Mikko ranked among them. Is the loss of Mikko being overblown and the right move by the Avalanche front office? The Nuggets were in action last night as they fell to an underperforming team in Chicago. Do the Nuggets have a problem with taking their foot off the gas and playing down to their competition? Was last night’s result a matter of the Nuggets poor effort on defense or revealing the true colors of the Nuggets lack of defensive presence?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which GM’s in Denver sports have the most pressure on them at the moment. Has George Paton’s hot seat, cooled off with the recent success of the Broncos? How much responsibility is on George Paton’s plate, since Sean Payton has taken over the reigns in Denver? Does Calvin Booth have more pressure at this point than Chris MacFarland? Although Booth has already won a championship as GM, does he still have pressure to maximize Jokic’s window? Did Sean Payton need to take a shot at the previous strength and conditioning coach for the Broncos, when applauding how healthy the Broncos have been the last 2 seasons? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Should we be concerned about Bo Nix getting a procedure done? DenverSports,com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Mikko Rantanen trade and hear from Mikko himself. Should Mikko have been surprised by the trade or was this a long time coming?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys do a full breakdown on the Mikko Rantanen trade. Is it too early to grade the trade from the Avalanche perspective? Zach shares his thoughts on his Buffalo Bills falling again to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs again in the playoffs. How much did the referees play a factor in the AFC Championship? We return to the blockbuster trade for the Avs as they trade away one of their stars in Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. Was now the time to make this trade or could the Avs and Mikko continued to work towards a contract extension? Zach looks back at the history between the Avs and Mikko and hos business has always come first between the two sides. Could the Avalanche have paid Mikko the money he was looking for but chose not to?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Jim Leonard agreeing to return the Broncos and not interview for a defensive coordinator position. Was there a promise made to Leonard to keep him in Denver, involving Leonard becoming the next defensive coordinator of the Broncos? Would it be a mistake for Sean Payton to move on from Vance Joseph? Zach and Phil react to Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft which projects the Broncos selecting a safety out of South Carolina. Would the guys be open to the Broncos not selecting a “position of need” in the first round? Today’s “Three Count” features a Bronco declining to play in the pro-bowl, Charlie Blackmon joining the Rockies office in a special assistant to the GM role, and Brian Schottenheimer being named the next coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The Nuggets had their chance for redemption vs the team that knocked them out of the playoffs a season ago and fell on their face.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos rookie class being ranked 7th in the NFL. How much impact did the Broncos rookies have and in what order? Zach shares his thoughts on his Bills falling to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs yet again in the playoffs. Did the referees play a part in the Chiefs victory? Does the NFL have a “Chiefs fatigue” problem? The guys react to the blockbuster trade the Avalanche made over the weekend. Is it too early to judge the Avs return from the trade? Who is to blame for the fractured relationship between Mikko and the Avs? We hear from Nathan Mackinnon and his thoughts on Mikko’s departure.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to reports that Broncos defensive backs coach, Jim Leonard will return to the Broncos after having opportunities to interview for defensive coordinator positions. Is Sean Payton keeping Leonard around as his defensive coordinator in waiting. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the Chiefs beating the Bills again in the playoffs, the referee’s role in the AFC Championship, and how the Eagles were able to blowout the Commanders in the NFL Championship. James finishes up his time with us with a preview of the Super Bowl and the key matchups on the field and with the coaching staffs. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft. Should the Broncos draft a position of need in the first round or select the best player available? Will Shedeur Sanders slide in the draft to the Las Vegas Raiders? We pivot to the Nuggets as they fell to the Timberwolves over the weekend. We wrap up the show with Jake’s thoughts on the Mikko Rantanen trade. Do the Avalanche have enough to compete for a championship this season?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the AFC championship. Is the “Super Bowl” being played this Sunday in Kansas City? Is Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, this generation’s Peyton Manning and Tom Brady? The guys react to the Raiders bringing in Pete Carroll to be their next head coach. How much did Tom Brady have to do with the hiring process for the Raiders? We breakdown Jokic’s historic night, last night. Despite already having 3 MVP’s, is Jokic having his best season yet? We pivot to the Broncos and the rumors that Courtland Sutton could be in for a $25 million per year extension coming. Is paying this kind of money to an aging wide receiver a mistake from the Broncos?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the AFC west head coaches now that Pete Carroll has joined the division. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Courtland Sutton’s market value will command 25-30 million dollars per year, if the negotiations between the Broncos and Sutton could bleed into team activities this off season, and if the Broncos are eyeing a running back in the first round of the NFL draft. Today’s “Three Count” features Drew Brees describing the complexity of an NFL play call on Stephen Colbert and Jokic being named an All-Star game starter and receiving more votes than any other player in the west. The guys react to Chad Andrus theory that the Broncos have a defensive coordinator in waiting, in Jim Leonard. Will the Broncos have to move on Vance Joseph in order to keep Jim Leonard in the building and promote him to defensive coordinator, this offseason? Phil goes on a rant on the disrespect Vance gets and how Sean Payton needs to be more appreciative of Joseph leading a top 10 defense.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should be interested in bringing in a cheaper option in Chris Godwin, this offseason. Would Godwin be a better option to fit the Broncos than Tee Higgins? How long of a deal would the guys feel comfortable giving Godwin? We preview the Conference Championship weekend ahead of us. Can Josh Allen and the Bills finally get a win over Kansas City in the playoffs? Zach shares his keys for the Bills to pull the upset. The guys react to the rumors that Courtland Sutton is in line to receive a $25 million per year contract extension. Is Sutton worth this kind of annual deal and who would he be getting paid similarly to? Zach and Phil give flowers to Jokic as he has an all-time game last night in a win over Sacramento. Is Jokic on his way to winning a 4th MVP award?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Raiders hiring Pete Carroll as their next head coach. Do the guys like the hire from the point of view of the Raiders? Zach and Phil rank the AFC west coaches now that Pete Carroll has joined the division. Is Sean Payton now the worst coach in the division? Trivia is back as we compete against the morning show. Can we take advantage after the morning show went 2-2 on yesterday’s show? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for Conference Championship weekend. Will the Bills finally beat the Chiefs in the playoffs?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if snow football is real football. Will the Broncos new stadium be a dome, retractable roof or open air? We switch gears to the momentum Travis Hunter is gathering to be the first overall pick in the NFL draft. Will Shedeur Sanders and Coach Prime force their way to the New York Giants with the third overall pick? Will the Titans use their first overall pick on a quarterback? Will they trade back to gain more assets? Is Sean Payton the right coach to utilize a great running back like Ashton Jeanty? Would Payton use him as a “bell cow” back? We hand out a progress report as the Nuggets have hit the halfway point of the season. What grades do the guys give Jokic, Jamal Murray, Westbrook, and more? Is Jokic having his best season yet? How has Russell Westbrook gone from almost being out of the NBA, to being a major contributor for a championship level team?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss Sean Payton being in the running for coach of the year in the NFL this season. Does Sean Payton have the best story out of all the coach of the year candidates? The guys preview the Broncos 2025 opponents and decide if the Broncos have the edge at head coach vs these teams? Zach and Phil disagree on a handful of the coaches around the NFL and where hey stack up against Sean Payton. Today’s “Three Count” includes Russell Wilson taking a shot at Sean Payton by paying compliments to Pete Carroll and Mike Tomlin and the Avalanche dropping a close one in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets. Will Sean Payton and Russ Wilson ever have a conversation about their fractured relationship? Can the Avs figure out their powerplay unit? Zach and Phil react to the changing odds in Travis Hunter to be the first overall pick in the NFL draft. The guys list all the possibilities to be the first overall pick including Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter. Will Hunter be able to play on both sides of the ball in the NFL?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Maurice Jones-Drew’s comments on the Broncos brining in Najee Harris in the offseason. Should the Broncos bring in Harris and how much should they be willing to pay him in free agency? The guys agree that the Broncos need to address the running back position but aren’t sold on Harris. The other option for the Broncos would be to draft a running back in the upcoming draft, which ESPN’s Mel Kiper is projecting. If the Broncos were to draft a guy like Ashton Jeanty, would Sean Payton be able to maximize his talents? There are new reports for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching job and Coach Prime could potentially be back in the mix for the position. Are the guys buying that Prime could be coaching anywhere besides Boulder come this fall? As we hit the halfway mark of the NBA season, Zach and Phil had out grades for the Nuggets.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate the who should win the NFL’s coach of the year award after Sean Payton was named a finalist today. Is Sean more deserving of the award after taking a team with low expectations to the playoffs? We examine the Broncos opponents for 2025 and decide in which games the Broncos will have the edge at coach. Zach and Phil get heated over some disagreements on if Sean Payton is a better coach than Nick Siriani and Zac Taylor. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to continue the guys conversation on where Sean Payton stacks up against the Broncos opponents’ coaches in 2025. Will asks, if the Raiders hire Pete Carroll, would Sean Payton be the worst coach in the AFC west? We wrap up the show with a conversation on Mackenzie Blackwood and if the Avs have enough to surround their stars with. Do the Avalanche need to add depth to their roster or just have their players step up?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the Nuggets blowout win on national television over the 76ers. Is Jamal Murray still the second-best player on the Nuggets? Can the Nuggets win a championship with an inconsistent Murray, now that the rest of the team is playing so well? We pivot to the Broncos as Patrick Surtain is on the cusp of joining rarified air by winning the defensive playoff of the year as a defensive back. Who would Surtain be joining by winning this award as a defensive back and a Bronco? Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.’s mock draft. Where will CU’s Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter go in the draft? Does Hunter have a better chance of being the number one pick than Shedeur? Will Travis Hunter play on both sides of the ball at the NFL level? Who does Kiper project the Broncos to chose with the 20th pick? Should the Broncos be open to drafting a running back in the first round?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos 2025 opponents. While we don’t know when the Broncos will play certain teams, we do know who they’ll play and the guys decide in which games the Broncos will have the edge at quarterback. Where do the Broncos rank just among the AFC west going forward? Will Nix be able to leapfrog some veteran quarterbacks with more experience than him by the end of next season? Today’s “Three Count” features Bills Mafia giving back to Mark Andrew’s charity and Phil explains why he has a problem with it, the recent trend of NFL teams hiring former players to be their head coach, and the viewership from the national championship game. We have an update with Val Nichushkin’s injury and it’s not a good one. How important is it for the Avs to get Nichushkin back on the ice? Phil compares Val’s injury to a similar one he went through during his time in the league.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro to discuss the latest for the Nuggets. Is their recent hot-streak sustainable going forward and into the playoffs? Will Aaron Gordon be re-integrated into the Nuggets starting lineup? And if so, who will take his place coming off the bench? Zach points out how happy Nikola Jokic has looked recently and asks if it’s the most connected the team has looked in months/years. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.’s mock draft and where CU’s Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will land. Could Shedeur and Coach Prime “pull an Eli” and work their way to the New York Giants? We move to further back in Mel’s mock draft and how the Broncos will use their 20th pick. Should the Broncos consider drafting a running back in the first round in Ashton Jeanty? Would the guys be excited to bring in Jeanty to help Bo Nix’s development?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the Broncos stand in the AFC west going forward. Are the Broncos dead even with the Chargers or slightly behind? We examine the Broncos opponents for 2025 and decide who the biggest challenge will be out of the teams visiting Denver in 2025. In which games will the Broncos have the edge at quarterback? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss if the Broncos were blown out vs the Bills. Will reacts to the guys list of teams the Broncos will and will not have the edge at quarterback that are on the schedule, next season. We wrap up the show with a conversation on the latest with Val Nichushkin and his injury. Is there a fear we will not see Val again in an Avalanche sweater? Can the Avalanche win another Cup without Val on the ice?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Bills and Ravens and the evolution of Josh Allen. Zach and Phil recap the entire Divisional round of the playoffs from over the weekend. Phil answers for his Ravens fandom and Lamar Jackson failing in the playoffs again. Is Jayden Daniels having the best rookie season from a quarterback? Should Daniels performance in the playoffs this year, inspire Bo Nix that he can do the same a year from now? Zach asks, if the Broncos should pick up the phone and call the Ravens about acquiring their tight end, Mark Andrews. Does Phil think this is a good idea? And how much are the guys willing to give up for a veteran TE like Andrews?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the goals for the Broncos should be in 2025. Is it Super Bowl or bust for the Broncos going forward? Would just winning a playoff game constitute a successful season for the Broncos? Is it too much to ask the Broncos to win the AFC west and host a playoff game, next season? Today’s “Three Count” includes reaction to the College Football Playoff championship and takeaways the first ever 12-team playoff, the Bears hiring Ben Johnson to be the next head coach and pair with their young quarterback in Caleb Williams, and the Buffs coming at number 25 in the final AP poll this season. What grade do the guys give the Colorado Buffs season? Zach asks if the shine is coming off the “new kid” for the Colorado Avalanche. Is Mackenzie Blackwood coming back down to earth or just in a little slump? Does it concern the guys that Blackwood has never played in a playoff game and the Avs have championship aspirations?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the Divisional round of the playoffs over the weekend. Is Jayden Daniels on his way to being the first rookie quarterback to take his team to the Super Bowl? Does the NFL need to fix the perception that Patrick Mahomes gets calls that other QB’s do not get? Should the Broncos be interested in trading for a veteran tight end in Mark Andrews? What would Andrews add to this Broncos offense? How much should the Broncos be willing to trade for Andrews? Zach and Phil react to clips from Joel Klatt on how to make some adjustments to the College Football Playoff and the regular season. Have the Nuggets solved their bench problems in having Aaron Gordon coming off the bench? How has Deandre Jordan came out of no where to be a productive center off the bench? Will Aaron Gordon continue to come off the bench as the season continues?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question what would qualify as success for the Broncos in the 2025 season. Will the Broncos be able to repeat their playoff appearance that they had this season? How can the Broncos show they are ready to compete with the top of the AFC? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the expectations for the Broncos in 2025, opportunities for the Broncos add a tight end in either the draft or free agency, and the perception issue the NFL has when it comes to the refs giving the Chiefs extra calls. Zach finishes James Palmer’s time on the show with a rant on how everyone overestimated Lamar Jackson and counted the Bills out. Is Lamar Jackson closer to Peyton Manning’s career than most want to admit? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to mediate the debate between Zach and Phil on Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. We wrap up the show with Will Petersen’s idea of the Broncos trading for Mark Andrews.
Happy MLK day everyone! Kyle Resse and Chad Andrus are in studio for Zach and Phil here to breakdown a big weekend in football and Colorado sports!
Kyle and Chad take over for Marcello Romano and Kevin Kissner, but not before a little crosstalk. Who is the MVP on the NFL this year? Quick reactions to the weekends games as we get set for the Drive! The NFL playoffs continued to roll on this weekend. Which teams are championship weekend bound and what teams look like real Superbowl contenders? The College Football playoffs are about to wrap up. How was this years playoffs? Was there issues with this new format or did it provide more positives than negatives? The Avalanche were taking on the Minnesota Wild. Have the Avs turned things around? Our DenverSport’s writer Will Petersen joins the show later to break the game down! The Broncos season wrapped up a few weeks ago, what were the final thoughts from Chad and Kyle?
Happy MLK day everyone! Kyle Ress e and Chad Andrus are in studio for Zach and Phil here to breakdown a big weekend in football and Colorado sports!
The guys continue their conversation on the Denver Broncos. Was this season an overall success or was how it ended how we should measure the season? How much credit should Sean Payton get for making this roster a playoff team? What are the biggest holes the Broncos need to fill moving into the next season? Kyle and Chad come off the rope for the three count today! The Mikko Rantanen situation has reached a stand still. What do the Colorado Avalanche need to do to resign him at the end of the year? Who dropped the ball more this weekend Mark Andrews or the Detroit Lions? The Nuggets are winners of 6 of their last season games. What has contributed the most to their surge? The guys check in on the Russell Westbrook experiment, has he over- delivered for the price tag the Nuggets got him at? Have the Nuggets reestablished themselves among the west’s best and how much is Westbrook contributing to that!
Happy MLK day everyone! Kyle Ress e and Chad Andrus are in studio for Zach and Phil here to breakdown a big weekend in football and Colorado sports!
The guys take a dive into the divisional round matchups this NFL weekend. Which game stuck out more to them? Was the game between Buffalo and Baltimore the real decider for the Super bowl or is everyone discounting what the Chiefs are doing? Will Petersen joins us live from Ball Arena after the Avalanche fall to the Wild. What went wrong during the game? Do the Avalanche need big Val back on the ice to be official cup contenders? What will the Avs do with Mikko as the season rolls along? Do we need to take another look at Gabe Landeskog as the Mikko contract continue to loom over everyone? We do a small game of fill in the blank. How would you describe the new college football playoff format change? The Denver Broncos 2025-26 season will be a success if? Deion Sanders will end up the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys if? The guys answer all of those questions!
Happy MLK day everyone! Kyle Ress e and Chad Andrus are in studio for Zach and Phil here to breakdown a big weekend in football and Colorado sports!
How much is Broncos country rooting against the Kansas City this week? Will a threepeat send Travis Kelce and Andy Reid off into the sunset? If the Chiefs lose those big pieces could the AFC West be wide open for the Broncos to win the division? The Denver Nuggets are rounding back into form, but is there still a big problem on the defensive end. For all of the amazing things Nikola Jokic does, defense is not one of them, or is it? Chad argues that Nikola actually does the most important part of defense better than anyone else in the league. Is there other ways to measure defensive impact besides blocks and steals? We react to some of the texts to round out the show before the college football playoff finals!
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with The Drive cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their plans over the weekend with the freezing weather coming in. Zach and Phil react to the news of the Broncos letting go of their special teams coordinator of the past two seasons. Is Kotwica the fall guys for a couple gaffs throughout the season but a mostly competent operation? Will Sean Payton bring in a former coach he used to work with in New Orleans? Should Broncos defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph, be nervous about losing his job next? Did Vance Jospeh’s defense let the Broncos down in the last month of the season and in the playoffs? Phil shares why he thinks Sean Payton’s offense has let the Broncos down far more than the Broncos defense.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate just how far the Broncos are from the top of the AFC. How can the Broncos best close the gap between them and teams like the Bills, Chiefs, and Ravens? Do the Broncos have the right foundation to build upon? Today’s “Three Count” features the Avalanche blowing a 3-0 lead vs the defending western conference champion, Edmonton Oilers, Joel Embiid missing the next 7-10 days which happens to be when the Sixers are visiting the Nuggets in Denver, and the high-ticket prices for the College Football Playoff Championship with our picks for the game. Zach and Phil preview the great weekend of football we have in the NFL’s Divisional round. Will the Houston Texans stick around with the Chiefs better than most are thinking? Will Jayden Daniels be able to keep up this magical rookie season? Are the Rams primed to upset the Eagles in Philadelphia? Will we see the Eagles frustrations boil over this weekend?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish off their NFL Divisional round preview with the Bills and Ravens game this Sunday. The guys have been arguing over Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson and we finally have a wager on the line for the guys. Zach and Phil react to the firing of Broncos special teams coordinator, Ben Kotwica. Is Kotwica the “fall guy” for a few bad moments of the special team this season? Will Sean Payton bring in a special team coordinator that he used to work with in New Orleans? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the firing of the Broncos special teams coordinator and who a potential replacement could be, how much the Broncos will be spending in free agency, and how far off the Broncos are from the top teams in the AFC. Will the Broncos be able to build a better team around Bo Nix? What led to Audric Estime being inactive for the Broncos playoff game? Will Estime and Jaleel be part of the Broncos plan in 2025 and into the future?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish off their NFL Divisional round preview with the Bills and Ravens game this Sunday. The guys have been arguing over Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson and we finally have a wager on the line for the guys. Zach and Phil react to the firing of Broncos special teams coordinator, Ben Kotwica. Is Kotwica the “fall guy” for a few bad moments of the special team this season? Will Sean Payton bring in a special team coordinator that he used to work with in New Orleans? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the firing of the Broncos special teams coordinator and who a potential replacement could be, how much the Broncos will be spending in free agency, and how far off the Broncos are from the top teams in the AFC. Will the Broncos be able to build a better team around Bo Nix? What led to Audric Estime being inactive for the Broncos playoff game? Will Estime and Jaleel be part of the Broncos plan in 2025 and into the future?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos running back room. The guys speculate why Audric Estime did not get as many opportunities as many thought he would get. What are the cornerstones of building an NFL contender and do the Broncos have them? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the end of the season. Did Payton take a shot at Russell Wilson when describing the end of last season? The Drive rekindles our trivia rivalry with the morning show as we compete in questions given to us from Mike Evans and John Simmer. Will The Drive be able to beat the morning show’s 4-0 performance this week in trivia? We wrap up the show with some controversy on one of the trivia questions and predictions for the NFL’s Divisional round.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro. The guys discuss the changing landscape of the NBA and the young and up and coming teams like the Thunder, Rockets and Spurs. Will the Nuggets win another championship with their current core? We dive into the Coach Prime to the Dallas Cowboys reports. Would Prime accept the Cowboys job if he was offered? The guys debate who the biggest surprise was for the Broncos this season. Are the guys surprised that George Paton mentioned the Broncos had not had contract extension talks with Nik Bonitto? As good as Riley Moss was this season, can Moss still improve to be a strong enough corner opposite of Patrick Surtain to not get “picked on” like he was late this season?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Bo Nix is the biggest star in Colorado sports. Has Nix already surpassed the pair of MVPs that currently play sports in Colorado? What more does Nix need to prove to be atop the biggest stars in Colorado? Is it fair to have Nix in this conversation after just one season? We all give our Mount Rushmore’s for the biggest Colorado sports stars. Today’s “Three Count” features a continued conversation about the biggest star in Colorado sports and how it changes if we opened it up to biggest Colorado star in America, the heavyweight fight between the Avalanche and Oilers tonight on ESPN, and who should be the cover of College Football 2026. We finish up the hour with new reports about Coach Prime potentially leaving Boulder for the Dallas Cowboys. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to share his insight into the situation. Is Prime feuding with the university about NIL and collective money?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest when it comes to Coach Prime and the Dallas Cowboys. Is Deion Sanders looking for money for himself, his coaching staff, and players? Zach asks how important it is for the Nuggets to capitalize on this season and win a second championship. Is the Nuggets window closing quicker than we think with teams like Oklahoma City and Houston on the rise? Do the Nuggets need to reach the NBA Finals this season to consider it a success? While the Broncos overachieved what was expected from them and many of the players did as well, but which Broncos disappointed Zach and Phil? Can the Broncos running backs be disappointing if their expectations were not very high? Did Sean Payton, the offensive play-caller, not get the running backs and Marvin Mims involved enough?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the latest with the Coach Prime and Dallas Cowboys. Is there a potential disconnect between Deion Sanders and the University of Colorado? Why hasn’t Coach Prime signed an extension yet? We hear from ESPN’s Cowboys reporter, Ed Werder, and his thoughts on the Cowboys head coaching opening. What would be the difference maker in the Cowboys choosing Deion Sanders or former offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore? How do the guys handicap the current likelihood of Coach Prime coaching in Dallas in 2025? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to debate if Bo Nix is the biggest star in Colorado sports now that he is the Broncos franchise quarterback. Who makes up the Mount Rushmore of Colorado sports stars? We wrap up the show with a preview for tonight’s highly anticipated game between the Avalanche and Oilers.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the story of a Victor Wembanyama jersey going on eBay after he gifted it to a child the other night. The guys share stories from their past of receiving gifts from athletes or celebrities in their childhood. Zach and Phil then react to Sean Payton’s after the season, press conference. How was the tone of the day from Sean Payton and the Broncos owners? Do the Broncos have players that have a “losing demeanor” and how can the Broncos weed them out? We pivot to the Nuggets as Jamal Murray had the best game of his season so far. Is Murray officially back after his impressive performance? Did Murray pass the guys “eye-test”? We revisit our conversation from yesterday as the topic has been heating up, will Coach Prime be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos offseason as we got season ending press conferences from Sean Payton, Greg Penner and George Paton. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on how Bo Nix played this season and some of the surprisingly great things Nix did this season. Will Bo Nix win an MVP award during his time in Denver? How big of a challenge will Nix have going forward with the 4 best quarterbacks in the NFL, all being in the AFC? We hear from Broncos GM, George Paton and his thoughts on Bo Nix and his “it factor”. Did Sean Payton take a shot at the previous Broncos regime when he mentioned how great the current strength and conditioning is? Today’s “Three Count” includes the slight decline in NFL viewership and the possible reasons behind it, the Avalanche winning an OT thriller vs the New York Rangers, and the Buffalo Bills being home underdogs in the playoffs for the first time ever since joining the NFL in 1970. Should the Broncos go after a “bell-cow” running back during the offseason? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the position and their timeline as free agency approaches.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the stacked quarterbacks in the AFC and how Bo Nix compares to some of the best in the NFL. Is Nix up for the task of competing with Mahomes, Lamar, Allen and Burrow? We hear from Broncos GM, George Paton and his thoughts on how the Broncos can take the next step of being on the same level as the AFC’s best. We hear from Greg Penner with an update on the new Broncos training facility and a potential new stadium. Is there a chance the Broncos will be able to build a new stadium in downtown Denver? Zach and Phil react to the latest in the Coach Prime to the Dallas Cowboys story. What do the oddsmakers say about the chances of Prime being the Cowboys head coach in 2025? The Nuggets welcomed back Aaron Gordon to the rotation in a blowout win over the Mavericks. With Russell Westbrook playing so well, which Nugget should be coming off the bench, that was starting during Gordon’s missed time, now that Gordon is back?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos end of the season press conferences. What was the tone from the Broncos head coach? Zach explains why he is encouraged by Bo Nix’s worth ethic and compares Nix to one of the greatest basketball players of all time. What does Nix need to do for the Broncos to take “the next step” in 2025? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on what needs to be added to the Broncos roster during the offseason. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Will’s biggest takeaways from Sean Payton’s comments today. We wrap up the show with a debate on how the Broncos should advance during the offseason at the running back position.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys the needs for the Broncos off-season. Will the Broncos win the AFC west while Bo Nix is still on his rookie contract? Will the Broncos be able to maximize the window of having Nix on a “cheap” contract? Could an aging Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid be overcome by the Broncos in the near future? We turn to the story of the day in Coach Prime in discussions with the Dallas Cowboys to be their next head coach. Would Prime be successful at the NFL level? Is Prime leveraging the opportunity in Dallas to get more out of the University of Colorado? We continue our conversation on Coach Prime and share what percentage we think Prime leaves Boulder for the Dallas Cowboys?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the next step is for Bo Nix. How can Nix expand on his leadership role within the team? We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on his first season in the NFL. How much on the field will Nix be able to improve by having familiarity with Sean Payton’s system? We pivot to the Nuggets as they are in action tonight and have a healthy Aaron Gordon returning to the lineup? With Gordon coming back, which Nuggets should be coming off the bench between AG, Russell Westbrook or Christian Braun? Today’s “Three Count” features our takeaways from the NFL Wildcard Weekend. How much money did Sam Darnold lose with his poor performances in week 18 and the playoffs? Will Russell Wilson be on an NFL roster, next season? Will the Broncos and Courtland Sutton have an off-season dispute similar to last year as he enters the final year of his current contract? Will the Broncos keep Sutton around and sign him to a long-term contract?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if we will see history in Denver and Nathan Mackinnon will bring home a second MVP in back-to-back seasons. The conversation turns to Gabe Landeskog and if/when he will return to the Avalanche after he was seen skating with the team again. Zach asks, if the Broncos could take one player from the Bills, who would it be? Which should be a higher priority for the Broncos in the offseason, a running back or a tight end? The guys breakdown the news of the day of Coach Prime having discussions with the Dallas Cowboys to become their next head coach. How realistic is it that Prime would leave Boulder to make the jump to the NFL? Would Prime be able to be successful at the NFL level? Should fans and players at CU be nervous about Sanders not sticking with CU for the long haul?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze what the next step is for Bo Nix in year 2 of the NFL. We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on his rookie season. Will the Broncos win the AFC west during Bo Nix’s rookie contract? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the dynamic between the Broncos and Courtland Sutton, this offseason. Will Sutton get an extension or a restructured deal to make him happy? Would the guys prefer the Broncos go after a younger receiver in free agency like Tee Higgins? Will explains why he would prefer the Broncos to go young and draft a running back or tight end and then sign a bonified wide receiver in free agency. We wrap up the show with a debate of which Nugget should be coming off the bench between Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook and Christian Braun.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Broncos enduing their season in Buffalo after going up against a monster in the Bills. Will the Broncos be able to re-tool and compete with the top end of the AFC in the future? At what point did the guys know the Broncos had lost the game? How did the Broncos let the game get away in the second half of the game? Did the Broncos offense let the defense down in time of possession? Zach and Phil grade Bo Nix’s first playoff game performance. Was the moment too big for a rookie QB in Nix?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the entire Broncos season in full. On a scale of 1-10 what do the guys rate the Broncos season? Should the Broncos be considered “frauds” with their resume of only beating one team with a winning record? Could bringing in a difference maker at running back be the difference in the Broncos winning a losing a playoff game, next season? What moves are next for the Broncos this offseason? Today’s “Three Count” includes the importance of the run game for and against the Broncos, the weird history of John Elway also losing his first playoff game 31-7, and the passing of Colorado Buffaloes legendary coach, Bill McCartney. With the conclusion of the Broncos season, which soon-to-be free agents do the guys want to see brought back to Denver? Will the Broncos bring back one of their backup quarterbacks? Is there any chance that Javonte Williams will be back in a Broncos uniform in 2025?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Broncos defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph will be back with the Broncos in 2025. Was VJ and Sean Payton’s spat on the sideline a sign of a fractured relationship or just guys being competitive in the moment? Would Payton be upset if Joseph were to be offered a head coaching job in the NFL? Zach and Phil share what they think the Broncos biggest regret was from yesterday’s game. Phil thinks some of the Broncos are regretting their effort while Zach thinks Sean Payton is regretting changing his play calling for much more runs than what we typically saw during the regular season. What did the guys make of Bo Nix’s first playoff performance? We hear from Nix and his thoughts on his first season on the NFL. How did Sean Payton do in his first playoff game as the head coach of the Broncos? Phil gets on Sean for not constructing a roster with a running back that he trusted and could rely on in the playoffs.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rate the Broncos season, as a whole, on a scale of 1-10. Has Bo Nix already proven himself as a franchise quarterback? Is Nix’s success from this season repeatable into the future? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss if Nix is already the franchise QB in Denver, what the turning point was for the Broncos on Sunday, and what the biggest off-season priority is for the Broncos. With free agency looming for the Broncos, which players would the guys like to see back in Denver in 2025? Is punter, Riley Dixon the biggest priority for the Broncos they would like to retain? Is Javonte Williams time in Denver over? Will Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson be Bo Nix’s backup going forward? We wrap up the show with, how will the guys remember the 2025 Broncos season, 5 years from now? What moments will stick out to the guys?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys react to Dover and Cecil’s predictions for the Broncos and Bills game. We take a look from a 10,000-foot point of view and appreciate the Broncos season. Will this be the final year of the Broncos playing with “house money” in the playoffs? Zach and Phil react to the breaking news of the Broncos inquiring about building a new stadium in Lone Tree. Phil shares why he doesn’t want to see the new stadium built in Lone Tree. The Broncos defense ranks first in the NFL in getting sacks, while the Bills offense ranks first in the NFL in sacks given up, will the Broncos be able to win this key matchup? Zach shares the history of when these the number 1 teams in these categories meet in the playoffs. We hear from Josh Allen and his thoughts on the Broncos defense and what he’s expecting to see on Sunday.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the how the Broncos offense will matchup with the Buffalo defense. We re-listen to our guest from earlier in the week, Chris Brown and his thoughts on the Bills defense being able to create turnovers this season. Will the Broncos be able to equalize this aspect of the Buffalo defense? Will the Broncos run game be able to help avoid putting the ball in harm’s way? Today’s “Three Count” features a recap of the CFB Playoff Semi-final and Orange Bowl, Deshaun Watson re-rupturing his Achilles, and the Avalanche winning 6-1 in Minnesota last night. Will Drew Allar be a first-round pick, a year from now? Will the Browns draft a quarterback with their second overall pick this draft? We get an extra three count topic and Zach shares about Bo Nix’s wife’s new job. We pivot back to the Broncos and Zach asks who will be used from the Broncos running backs on Sunday and how will each of the backs be used. Phil shares how he thinks Javonte and Estime will be used on Sunday.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Peyton Manning’s interview on the morning show this morning. How much more has Sean Payton added on Bo Nix’s plate as the season has progressed? We hear from Broncos DC, Vance Joseph and his thoughts on stopping Josh Allen. Will the Broncos defense be able to slow down Allen from making plays on scrambles and broken plays? What did Josh Allen have to say about the Broncos defense and how they get after the quarterback? Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the first Broncos playoff game since Super Bowl 50, how the Bills offense using so many different weapons will translate to the playoffs, and the gameplan for trying to slow down Josh Allen.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the full circle nature of the Broncos season and making the playoffs for the first time in a long time in a season in which the Broncos had the lowest expectations. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the potential new stadium for the Broncos and which locations are possibilities, we wrap up the show with Zach and Phil making their predictions for the Broncos game on Sunday. Will the Broncos Cinderella run continue into the Divisional round of the playoffs?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys debate if any of the college football games this weekend will out rate any of the NFL Wildcard playoff games. We pivot the Broncos and Bills playoff game, will Bo Nix unleash his legs with designed runs on Sunday? If the Broncos want to win on Sunday they’ll have to slow down Josh Allen, Zach shares just how difficult of a task that will be. How will the Broncos use Patrick Surtain on Sunday? Will Surtain not be as impactful vs a team that does not have a true number one wide receiver? Should Colorado Buffs fans be nervous about the possibility of Coach Prime leaving to coach his sons in the NFL? The guys breakdown how Prime could go about this move and if he would be successful at the NFL level?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs. Where does Bo Nix rank among the 14 QB’s in the playoffs? Would some of the best quarterbacks around the NFL be a lesser fit in Denver with Sean Payton? Today’s “Three Count” includes the guys ranking which NFL coaching vacancies are the best jobs and which are the worst, the Nuggets cruising to a win on a back-to-back, and the Avalanche drop the ball vs a lowly Chicago Blackhawks team. Why are the Nuggets so successful on back to backs? Will the Avalanche bounce back vs a good Minnesota Wild team tonight? With a packed weekend of NFL and College Football coming up, Zach and Phil rank which games they are most interested in watching. How will the College football semi-finals rank in ratings compared to the NFL’s Wildcard weekend?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the issues the Broncos will face when trying to slow down Josh Allen. How will Patrick Surtain be used vs a team that does not have a true number one wide receiver? We hear from Von Miller and his thoughts on matching up with his former team in the playoffs. Zach and Phil react to all the love that Von shows to the Broncos organization and all the former and current players. We hear more from Von Miller and his thoughts on the hypothetical that the Broncos could have drafted Josh Allen during his time as the Broncos GM. Would Allen have worked out in Denver? We pivot to the Buffs and Zach questions if Buffs fans should start to get nervous about Coach Prime leaving Boulder for the opportunity to coach his sons in the NFL. Bills sideline reporter and host of the “The Extra Point Show”, Sal Capaccio joins the show to discuss what concerns him about the Broncos offense, if the Bills are worried about the Broncos, and how Patrick Surtain will be used on Sunday. How do Bills fans feel about Von Miller’s love for Denver and the Broncos?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs. Where does Bo Nix rank among these elite quarterbacks? How would these other quarterbacks fit into a Sean Payton system compared to how Bo Nix has? Is Russell Wilson the worst quarterback in the playoffs? As always, we have a tangent conversation about Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson. The guys continue their rankings of the quarterbacks in the playoffs, does Payton’s offense require a QB that has some mobility? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show in the final segment. We wrap up the show with Will’s takes from the show and what he agrees and disagrees with from Zach and Phil.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys react to the Nuggets narrow loss vs the defending champion, Boston Celtics. Were we surprised at how close of a game it was with Jokic sitting out due to an illness? Zach shares why he has concerns about playing Julian Strawther in the playoffs for the Nuggets. We pivot to the Broncos as they gear up for their first playoff game in years. The guys debate if we will see more designed runs from Bo Nix on Sunday after not seeing it very much since week 7 in New Orleans. We go behind enemy lines with Buffalo’s Chris Brown, as he joins the show to discuss the Bills playoff expectations this season, Bills fan’s thoughts on Von Miller, and what the Broncos need to do to pull off an upset in Buffalo. Zach and Phil react to Brown’s conversation and what the vibes is in Buffalo this week. Should there be cause for concern for the Bills getting upset by the Broncos?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil speak to how great of an ownership the Broncos have had since the Walton-Penners have been involved. Would Sean Payton be the Broncos head coach without the ownership group? How present has Greg Penner been around the Broncos facility on a daily basis? Phil contrasts how this ownership group differs from when John Elway was the GM. Would Bo Nix be a Broncos if it weren’t for the current Broncos ownership willing to eat Russell Wilson’s contract? Today’s “Three Count” features Bo Nix winning AFC Offensive Player of the Week for a second time, the massive matchup in the NBA tonight between the conference leading Cavaliers and Thunder, and if Zach deserves a punishment if the Broncos go into Buffalo and upset his Bills. Do the Broncos have a good problem on their hands, with Vance Joseph interviewing for head coaching opportunities around the NFL? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on VJ and him potentially leaving the Broncos to return to a head coaching role.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a quote from Joel Klatt from the Morning Show, claiming Coach Prime has a very good contract in front of him however it is yet to be signed. What would be the hesitation from Prime to have not signed an extension with the Buffs? Zach and Phil breakdown the “budget shopping” the Broncos have done in free agency the past two seasons and how well the Broncos have hit on many of these acquisitions. Zach questions if we will see a resurgence in Bo Nix designed runs on Sunday. We haven’t seen many designed runs fro Nix since week 7 when the Broncos took on New Orleans, but Zach thinks in a “must-win” situation, Sean Payton and the Broncos will reintroduce this aspect of their offense. The Nuggets went toe to toe with the reigning NBA champion, Boston Celtics last night in Ball Arena, are the guys impressed with the Nuggets effort without Jokic? Why has Murray reverted to shotting such difficult shots? How can Murray become more efficient and shoot above 50% from the field more often?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Broncos attitude heading into a must win game for the Broncos. Would it be considered a choke if the Broncos lose on Sunday and miss out on the playoffs after having three games to win just one of them to clinch the playoffs? Courtland Sutton is zeroing in on a 1,000-yard season with needing 17 more yards on Sunday, will Sutton reach this mark for the first time in a long time for the Broncos? Phil recounts about the time he was going for 1,000 yards in the final game of the season. The guys discuss the Broncos running backs and how Sean Payton has mishandled the backs and their usage.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation surrounding the Broncos running backs. Does Sean Payton trust running backs enough to keep a balanced play calling? The guys react to the list of inactives from the Chiefs for this weekend’s game in Denver. How do the Broncos get their defense back on track after struggling in December? Will Riley Moss return to his early season form after having a rusty game vs the Bengals? Could Vance Joseph be on the hot seat if the Broncos defense doesn’t show up in the final week of the season? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Avalanche rally to come back and beat the Sabers in overtime, Denver receiving the 16th National Women’s Soccer League franchise, and an ESPN story on Jimmy Butler wanting out of Miami and open to playing basketball anywhere besides Miami. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the growth from Marvin Mims in later half of the season, the vibe in the Broncos locker room, and how Carson Wentz will play on Sunday after going through “football rehab” with Sean McVay and Andy Reid.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Patrick Surtain turning into a major favorite to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Could a big game from TJ Watt on national tv, steal the award from Surtain? What does Surtain have to do on Sunday to secure the award? We hear from Chiefs defensive coordinator and his thoughts the Chiefs keeping their edge and how Bo Nix has impressed him. Does Nix bring a similar run threat as Josh Allen? As we circle the final week of the regular season, we are close to answer Zach was asking at the beginning of the season, will Courland Sutton be a 1,000-yard receiver? Sutton needs just 17 yards to reach this mark, do the guys think he will hit this milestone? What has been Sutton’s signature moments from this season? We finish up the hour with Zach and Phil debating how Sean Payton will go about utilizing the Broncos running backs. Has Sean been too selfish by throwing the ball so many times per game?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how the Broncos defense can back on track after a tough month of December. In the scenario the Broncos choke away a playoff spot after only needing 1 win in their last 3 games, could Vance Joseph be on the hot seat? Would a loss to the Chiefs backups be “embarrassing” for the Broncos? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix stepping up in big moments this season. What are Bo Nix’s thoughts on high pressure situations and how important it is to get this Broncos franchise back in the playoffs. Will Jaleel McLaughlin be the first Broncos running back to have a carry over 22 yards this season? We wrap up the show with the guys making 5 predictions for this weekend in sports. Will the Broncos end their playoff draught and clinch a spot with win vs Kansa City? Will Bo Nix shine in the most important game of the season? Will Courtland Sutton reach the 1,000-yard mark for receiving on the season?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the New Years Eve and Jokic’s case to win his 4th MVP at the end of this season. The guys react to multiple Denver Broncos getting names to the 2025 Pro Bowl. Phil recounts about the time he was told he had made the Pro Bowl. Is Patrick Surtain on his way to having a Hall of Fame resume after being named to his third Pro Bowl? Zach explains why he has a problem with Zach Allen getting snubbed from the Pro Bowl. Are the Nuggets turning a corner and back to championship contender? Zach and Phil breakdown Russell Westbrook’s impact on the Nuggets and how surprising his addition has been. How can the Nuggets fix their defensive issues now that their offense is back to looking like a championship level?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the official news of the Chiefs deciding to bench many of their star players and starters. How do the Broncos still get up and bring an edge to game where the Chiefs are resting their best players? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Chiefs resting many of their players. What will we see from Carson Wentz in his opportunity to shine as the Chiefs backup? Today’s “Three Count” features a wrap up from the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals, the Avalanche dominating the Jets on their way to a 5th straight win, and the massive viewership for the Buffs in the Alamo Bowl. What did the guys make of the video of Gabe Landeskog at morning skate? Is Zach sold on a return for Landeskog? Now that the Avs have signed their long-term answer at goal, is the Gabe Landeskog situation not as much of an anchor to roster?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos named to the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl. What company did Pat Surtain join by making a third consecutive Pro Bowl? While the Broncos will have representatives at the Pro Bowl, which Broncos were snubbed from the honor? Did Drew Lock’s performance for the Giants in a win, cost Shedeur Sanders going number one overall to New York? Could the Giants falling out of the first pick, be a blessing in disguise similar to the 2023 Draft? Does Travis Hunter have a better chance of being the number one overall pick in the 2025 Draft now? Which teams do the guys think are most likely to win the Super Bowl at this point? Are the Nuggets turning a corner and returning to championship level basketball? How impressive was Jokic’s 30-point, triple double? Is Jokic on his wat to winning a 4th MVP? We hear from Michael Malone and his thoughts on the recent success from the Nuggets.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss if the Broncos will have a lack of urgency when facing off vs many of the Chiefs backups this weekend? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Chiefs being in position to rest their players in week 18. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the video of Gabe Landeskog at morning skate. Are the guys sold on a Landeskog returning to the Avalanche? Did the video make the guys excited about the way Landeskog was moving? We wrap up the show with the top 5 things the guys learned in Denver sports today. Was Zach Allen snubbed from a Pro Bowl bid? What would the Broncos season look like if they had drafted Brock Bowers and thrown together a hodgepodge of quarterbacks? Has Nix taken a slight step back in recent weeks over how great he looked midseason?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their holiday week’s and debate if the NFL has over done it with too many games and on all days of the week. How can the NFL bring my competitiveness to their late season? Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos heart breaking loss in Cincinnati. Did the Broncos get outplayed by the Bengals, or did they play a part in the loss? What part did Sean Payton have in the Broncos loss? Should the Broncos have gone for a 2-point conversion at the end of regulation? Is Sean Payton still considered “an aggressive” coach if he chose to be conservative vs the Bengals? The guys review Bo Nix’s performance in the most important game of his NFL career. Even in a loss, did Nix impress?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos playoff possibilities after their key loss in Cincinnati. Will the Broncos get a win vs the Chiefs and finally clinch their spot in the playoffs? Today’s “Three Count” features Jamal Murray’s best performance of the season in a dominant win over the Pistons, the Avs hitting their stride as they’ve won 4 in a row and 8 of their last 10 games, and Saquon Barkley joining the 2,000-yard club on Sunday. Will Barkley go for the single season rushing record and risk injury by playing in the Eagles week 18 game? The Buffs ended the Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter era with a butt-kicking in the Alamo Bowl. What were Phil’s takeaways from the game? We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on the final game coaching his sons.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question why Sean Payton went away from the run game after having success with the running backs. Does Sean Payton have too much confidence in Bo that it causes an unhealthy balance of throwing and running the ball? We hear from Sean Payton on his decision making to not go for a 2-point conversion and go for a win at the end of regulation for the Broncos. Zach and Phil are on opposite sides when it comes to if the Broncos should have gone for the win. Zach claims Sean Payton can no longer be considered “an aggressive” coach after deciding to go to overtime vs trying to win or loss the game on one play. The guys grade Bo Nix’s game after the Broncos heart breaking, overtime loss in Cincinnati. What were the positives from Bo and what throws and decisions do the guys think Nix would want back? Why was Nix targeting Troy Franklin in a key spot in overtime? Phil explains why Bo Nix’s next step to improve is getting better at the 2-minute drill.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their discussion on if Sean Payton cost the Broncos by playing for overtime vs risking the game on the final play of the game. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss Sean Payton’s decision to play for overtime vs going for the win at the end of the 4th quarter, Bo Nix’s performance and non-ability to throw the ball down field, and what the other most impactful plays were throughout the game. Does Sean Payton have a play calling issue by committing to throwing the ball too much? The Buffs finished up the Shedeur and Travis Hunter era with an embarrassing loss in the Alamo Bowl, Phil shares his thoughts form the game. Was it a bad idea to have Sanders and Hunter play in the game with their minds on the next level? We wrap up the show with the top 5 reasons the Broncos fell to the Bengals. Did Sean Payton get too conservative with his play calling in overtime?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross talking with Dover. The guys debate if it matters how the Broncos make the playoffs or just that the team makes it to the playoffs. If the Broncos miss out on the playoffs, would the second half of the Broncos season be considered a collapse? Would the rest of the AFC be nervous if Joe Burrow and Bengals found their way into the playoffs? Saturday’s Broncos game will feature arguably the best wide receiver and best cornerback in the NFL, how excited are the guys to see this premier matchup? Will the weather in Cincinnati be a factor for Bo Nix and the Broncos offense? Will the rain be a reminder from when Nix struggled in New York? The Buffs take on BYU in the Alamo Bowl this weekend in what should be Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s final game in black and gold. Will CU end this era of Buffs football on a high note and get a win over their Big 12 conference opponent?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will breakdown the Broncos as they try to secure their playoff spot with a win over Cincinnati. Are the Broncos and Bengals’ seasons more similar than people think? How many points does Bo Nix and the Broncos offense need to get to ensure a win over the Bengals? The guys rank their top QB’s in the NFL and say where Burrow falls on their list. Today’s “Three Count” features the newest goaltender for the Avalanche receiving a 5-year contract extension, the NFL ratings for Christmas Day and how they compare to the NBA’s Christmas Day ratings, and the Sacramento Kings firing Mike Brown today. We finish up the hour reacting to the Nuggets poor performance on Christmas Day vs the Suns who they just beat handily a few days prior. Are the Nuggets a better team without Jamal Murray on the court?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will do their best to make sense of the Broncos running back room. Will it be a carousel of guys getting opportunities to run the ball like we have seen in recent weeks? Will makes the case why all the rest of the guys should get carries over Javonte Williams. This weeks Broncos game will feature a very special matchup in Patrick Surtain and Jamar Chase, will PS2 be able to contain Chase? We hear from Surtain and his thoughts on Chase and the importance of not letting Jamar gain yards after the catch. Will the weather come into factor for the Broncos offense this Saturday? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on how the Broncos are preparing for a wet day. Will Nix be able to redeem himself after a bad performance playing in rain in New York, earlier this season? Zach and Will breakdown the Alamo Bowl as the Buffs take on BYU. The guys debate if Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter playing in the game is a good idea and what the motivation is for these guys to play in the game.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will preview the Broncos and Bengals massive game with playoff implications on the line. Would a Broncos win in Cincinnati be the best win on the Broncos resume this season? Will the Broncos opting to play an additional Thursday Night Football game against the Chargers, come back to bite them, especially if they can’t get a win in Cincy? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr., joins the show to discuss Joe Burrow’s strengths and weaknesses, Chris’s experience from the last time the Broncos clinched a playoff spot vs the Bengals, and how he sees the Pat Surtain and Jamar Chase matchup. The guys react to Chris Harris Jr.’s expectation of Pat Surtain being able to shut down Jamar Chase. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts from seeing Jamar Chase during his time in Louisiana. Where do Zach and Will rank Joe Burrow in their top QB lists in the NFL? 9News Denver Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the return of Riley Moss, if the Broncos are feeling pressure to win on Saturday, and how the Broncos will combat the rain this game. We wrap up the show with a quote from Michael Malone on the firing of Mike Brown and 5 Denver sports predictions for the weekend.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with James Merilatt and Kyle Reese cross talking with Dover. The guys recap their Christmases. James questions if Bo Nix could turn into Mac Jones, a rookie QB with a strong first season but didn’t progress after that? Kyle and James react to Russell Wilson’s struggles from yesterday, is Russell Wilson officially washed up? What does the Chiefs win and locking up the number one seed mean for the Broncos? Is Saturday’s game vs the Bengals a “must win” for the Broncos? How did the Broncos bring the “wrong balls” for their game in New York vs the Jets? The Nuggets were in action on Christmas Day and unfortunately fell in Phoenix. Is the lack of effort, competitiveness and attention to detail a fixable problem for the Nuggets? Do all the Nuggets problems stem from Jamal Murray or are their underlying issues for this team?
In hour 2 of The Drive, James Merilatt and Kyle Reese breakdown the Buffs upcoming bowl game. Are the guys interested in the Buffs bowl game which will most likely be the last time Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter suit up in a CU jersey? We pivot the Broncos as they gear up for a game with the Bengals with playoff implications on the line. Would a Broncos win convince the guys the Broncos can compete with the best teams in the league? Would a 9-8 season for the Broncos still be a successful season? Today’s “Three Count” includes Teddy Bridgewater returning to the Lions after coaching to a high school state championship, the NFL stepping on the NBA’s toes and having games on Christmas Day, and recapping the first round of the College Football Playoff. James and Kyle debate who the third best quarterback is in Broncos history and take your suggestions from the text-line.
In hour 3 of The Drive, James Merilatt and Kyle Reese breakdown the Broncos playoff matchup in what is most likely the Broncos heading to Buffalo to take on Josh Allen and the Bills. Are the Broncos built to contend with the top teams in the NFL at this point in Bo Nix’s career? Who on the Broncos current defense would start on the Broncos 2015 Super Bowl champion defense? Would Joe Burrow and the Bengals be more intriguing for NFL fans to watch in the playoffs over Bo Nix and the Broncos? Will the Broncos be better equipped to take on the weather when they head to Cincinnati than when the Broncos struggled vs the Jets? James questions if Bo Nix is “special” and capable of elevating a team around him?
In hour 4 of The Drive, James Merilatt and Kyle Reese continue their conversation on Bo Nix and if he is “special” or closer to a Mac Jones, Daniel Jones or Trevor Simien? Has Bo Nix proven he is the next franchise quarterback of the Broncos? Is it more likely that Bo Nix leads the Broncos to Super Bowls, or his rookie season is his best season as a pro? We pivot to the Nuggets and Coach Malone’s coaching style and how it changes when criticizing his stars in Jokic and Murray vs how he criticizes the rest of the team. The Nuggets fell to the Suns on Christmas Day as Aaron Gordon went down with an injury that will sideline him for at least Friday’s game vs the Cavs. Would trading Michael Porter Jr. for a Zach Lavine or Jimmy Butler fix the Nuggets issues? James makes the case that the Nuggets trading MPJ would be “trading the wrong guy” and Jamal Murray makes more sense to trade when the team is able to do so. We wrap up the show with the top 5 gifts for each of the Denver sports, the Broncos, Nuggets, Buffs, Avalanche, and Rockies.
On this Christmas Eve Kyle Reese and Chand Andrus sit in for Zach and Phil. The guys try to help settle a debate for the previous show. What are the holiday rules? The guys get into what is happening with the Broncos. Do the Nuggets have a problem?
On this Christmas Eve Kyle Reese and Chand Andrus sit in for Zach and Phil. In hour 2 the things kick off with the big story of the day. Sean Payton spoke today and the guys go into some of his comments in the three count.
On this Christmas Eve Kyle Reese and Chand Andrus sit in for Zach and Phil. In hour 3 the guys talk continue the Brocnos roster talk. As the Buffs get ready to play in their bowl game how do the guys feel about how the team is traveling? Is there something to watch in who is going to the bowl game with the team? The guys dive into the playoffs and Chad has an idea to fix what we say over the first weekend.
On this Christmas Eve Kyle Reese and Chand Andrus sit in for Zach and Phil. In hour 4 the guys get into the NFL games and what those games mean to the Broncos. Should the Broncos celebrate getting into the playoffs if they do? Can the Broncos slow down the high powered tandem of Burrow and Chase? The guys wrap things up with the top stories of the day.
Welcome to Christmas Eves eve edition of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay! A full weekend of sports is over and there is a lot for the guys to react to! Happy Holidays everyone!
The Denver Broncos missed out on a huge opportunity to punch their own ticket to the playoffs on Thursday. After a week of NFL football where do the Broncos playoff chances stand? Did they get any help from other teams or are they in real danger to miss out on the playoffs after a great year? A dream we had for Sean Payton and Bo Nix has possibly gone away after this weekend. The odds to win hardware at the end of the year for both of them may have gone away, but is there still a chance? The guys compare the starts of Bo and Jayden Daniels and try to find the big difference between the two. Does Bo Nix have a signature moment so far this year? Phil recalls the time him and Bradley Chubb were up for rookie of the year honors. Saquon Barkley is having a great year and is on the verge of joining the 2000 yard club, can the guy’s name everyone in the club?
Welcome to Christmas Eves eve edition of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay! A full weekend of sports is over and there is a lot for the guys to react to! Happy Holidays everyone!
Sean Payton has dug his heels in and called out the criticism of his decisions during the Thursday Night game. Was the noise around the momentum shift at the end of the half “garbage” or was it justified? Should Sean Payton show more humility or is this move more telling of how Sean operates? In the Three count the guys react to the first round of the College football playoffs. Were they surprised by the outcome of the games or was this expected? The Nuggets went into New Orleans and took care of the 5-25 Pelicans, unfortunately it took overtime to beat them. What is going on with the Denver Nuggets and is there more going on behind the scenes than we know? The Avalanche are rolling and beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2. Is an Avs player poised for a big break out going into 2025? December 23rd is Christmas Eve eve, but it’s also know as Festivus on Seinfeld. A day to air out grievances, what Colorado sports grievance do you have? The guys give their while getting an outpouring of responses on the text line! Phil is still not over Sean flexing into the Thursday Night game and our Producer is frustrated with the Nuggets lack of leadership!
Welcome to Christmas Eves eve edition of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay! A full weekend of sports is over and there is a lot for the guys to react to! Happy Holidays everyone!
We got a lot of responses to the Festivus question, a lot of people have Colorado Sports grievances. The guys react to the text line and Zach shares his biggest issue with the Colorado Rockies. A lot of people share their anger with the Rockies franchise, Gabe Landeskog, the Nuggets front office, and the chances of a stadium out by the airport. The Broncos playoff probability took a hit over the weekend and the teams that could have helped their odds, did not! Are the guys nervous about the Broncos missing the playoffs? With their destiny in their own hands is this matchup against the Bengals the most difficult opponent they could have next week? The odds to win hardware at the end of the year for both Sean Payton and Bo Nix may gone to zero over the weekend. Is there any chance for them to sneak back in or have the odds shifted too far away from them? Phil recalls the time him and Bradley Chubb were up for rookie of the year honors. The NFL MVP picture is becoming clearer, but is this award building the Heisman issue? Is the NFL MVP a QB award and should Saquon Barkley have a better chance to win the award? All of that before the Five O’clock Whistle!
Welcome to Christmas Eves eve edition of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay! A full weekend of sports is over and there is a lot for the guys to react to! Happy Holidays everyone!
Sean Payton has dug his heels in and called out the criticism of his decisions during the Thursday Night game. Was the noise around the momentum shift at the end of the half “garbage” or was it justified? Should Sean Payton show more humility or is this move more telling of how Sean operates? James Palmer joins the program to talk about the loss on Thursday and Sean Paytons comments. What does James think about the Broncos chances to still make the playoffs? James chimes in on the NFL MVP conversation, is there a sleeper name that is not getting recognition for their incredible year? What has been the best present this past year in Denver Sports? Phil thinks Russell Westbrook has been the best gift the Nuggets have received. Can the example and energy he brings impact the team moving forward as they look to exit this slump? What movies are you watching on Christmas eve and Christmas Day? What games are you looking forward too? Are you watching the NBA or NFL? Thank you for listening to the Drive and the Fan as a whole! Happy Holidays everyone!
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the wild west that is college athletics. Zach and Phil give their overarching thoughts on last night’s crushing Broncos loss. How did the Broncos go from scoring a TD on each of their first three drives to losing? Did Sean Payton get too cute and cost his team a playoff clinching win? Should the Broncos have stuck with the run more in the second half? Should the Broncos have gone for it on a late game 4th down? The Broncos defense went from being the strength of the team, to a liability last night. The guys share what went wrong with Denver’s defense. Did the defense look tired while playing on a short week? Did the defense “hit a wall” and start playing undisciplined football?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos collapse to the Chargers on Thursday Night Football. What went wrong for the Broncos in the second half? How did the Broncos loss impact their playoff hopes and probable seeding in the AFC? Are the Broncos set for a date in Buffalo for the first round of the playoffs? Today’s “Three Count” includes which college football playoff game are we most looking forward to, the new Elway documentary coming to Netflix, and if Carmelo Anthony will be a first ballot hall of famer in 2025. We pivot to the Nuggets and Avalanche as they were also in action last night. Zach shares his problems he had with the Nuggets, last night, specifically with the final play of the game. What happened to Aaron Gordon, only scoring 2 points in 31 minutes? Will this loss re-spark trade rumors around the Nuggets?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos strong start to last night’s game. How does Bo Nix go from having a string start to finishing games and playing winning football? We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on his own performance. We play “Fill in the black” with Phillip Lindsay and Phil describes how he’s feeling after the Broncos loss last night. Which rookie had the best moment last night? Did Sean Payton get outcoached by Jim Harbaugh?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos collapse and the details of what went wrong for the Broncos in the second half. Zach shares his problem with Sean Payton opting into a Thursday Night Football game and then mentioning the short week as a reason the defense struggled. Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the Broncos halftime adjustments or lack thereof, the Broncos going away from a successful running game, and Sean Payton’s decision to play the Chargers on a short week. Which rookies surprised the guys the most in last night’s game? Did Sean Payton’s decision to play on Thursday night directly impact the Broncos chances of winning this game? Does Sean Payton get away from the running game and can’t help himself but pass the ball? We wrap up the show with what the guys are most excited to watch this weekend, including the first ever 12-team college football playoff.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos and how they cannot get swept by the Chargers after getting “punked” by them in Denver earlier this season. How does the injury report impact tonight’s game? Who will and will not be on the field for the Chargers and Broncos tonight? Will Blake Watson have an impact in a struggling Broncos backfield? Justin Herbert has been elite in one specific category this season; will the Broncos defense be able to create interception opportunities? Zach reveals a shocking stat about the Broncos and their struggles in the first quarter. Will the Broncos be able to buck this trend and start fast vs the Chargers? On the other side of the coin, the Chargers have had major struggles in the 4th quarter. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of this trend?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep into tonight’s Broncos and Chargers Thursday Night Football game. Will the Broncos be able to match or exceed the Chargers hobbled running game? Phil reminisces on his breakout performances vs the Chargers and urges the Broncos running backs to follow suit. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the importance of third down. Will Sean Payton stick with the run and trust his running backs? Today’s “Three Count” features how Michael Porter Jr. will play tonight while his name has been surrounding NBA trade rumors this week, Alexander Georgiev’s revenge game tonight as the Sharks take on the Avalanche, and reports of Jets owner Woody Johnson vetoing a trade for Jerry Jeudy because his Madden rating was too low. Zach and Phil pour over the gambling props for tonight’s Broncos game and Zach shares his favorite plays of the night.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss how Broncos Country will show out tonight in Los Angeles. We hear from Sean Payton and Bo Nix and their thoughts on Broncos Country traveling and filling out SoFi Stadium. Will the change in the Broncos schedule impact how well Broncos fans are represented at the game? Zach shares the injury report for the Chargers and how many starters they will be missing tonight, while the Broncos are a much healthier team than when the two teams last met. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the lack of injuries for the Broncos this season, the decision for the Broncos to accept an additional Thursday Night Football game this season, and much more to preview tonight’s game. The guys react to their conversation with Mike Klis and review the Broncos official injury report for tonight. Will a missing Riley Moss bite the Broncos defense?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos pivotal game tonight. Will the Broncos officially punch their ticket to the postseason with a win? DenverSports.com’s Senior Broncos writer, Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss Mase’s expectations for Bo Nix tonight, the Broncos struggles in the first quarter, and how the Broncos will rotate their running backs tonight. Will tonight be a high or low scoring game? Will we see the Broncos revert back to a Bo Nix’s rushing game that we saw earlier this season? Will the Broncos have a running back run for 50 yards tonight? We wrap up the show with the guys 5 predictions for tonight’s pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup, including their winning picks. Will the Broncos secure their first playoff bid for the first time in a long time?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the proposition of the Nuggets bringing in Zach Lavine. Would Lavine be enough to put the Nuggets over the hump? Do the Nuggets need to make a “big splash” trade or try to round out the roster with role players? Are the guys bothered by the Broncos resume this season? Will not being able to compete with the best teams in the NFL come back to bite the Broncos in the playoffs? Outside of the Broncos win over the Buccaneers, what is the best win of the Broncos season? Was Sean Payton thinking in the best interest of his team when the Broncos accepted to play a second Thursday Night Football game this season? The Nuggets have been involved in NBA trade rumors with superstars across the league. Should the Nuggets “blow up” their core four to bring in Zach Lavine?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Nuggets potentially acquiring Zach Lavine. Would the guys prefer a big trade that would send Michael Porter Jr. out of town, or a smaller trade that brings in role players to round out the roster? We pivot the Broncos and Zach asks which award is most likely to come to Denver, coach of the year, rookie of the year, or defensive player of the year? Today’s “Three Count” includes Marvin Mims being named AFC special teams player of the week, Atlanta benching a struggling Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr., Patrick Mahomes participating in practice after an injury, and the Buffs bringing in a transfer portal quarterback. We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on the Broncos remaining schedule. Should the Broncos be happy to win just one more game or should they be focused on finishing the season, 3-0?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Coach Prime’s recent comments on wanting to plant his flag in Boulder. What will Prime’s next contract with Colorado look like? Will Prime coach for another team in his career after Colorado? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos playing a second Thursday Night Football game this season. Was Sean being selfish when the Broncos decided to accept taking on an additional road Thursday Night Football game? Zach and Phil react to trade rumors around the NBA about the Nuggets being in the market for a major piece. Should the Nuggets be willing to move Michael Porter Jr. out of town for Zach Lavine? Would trading MPJ now be the Nuggets “selling high” on him as he is having a career season?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which award is most likely to come to Denver for the Broncos, coach of year, rookie of the year, or defensive player of the year? The guys dig into the full circle moments the Broncos have had as Vance Joesph went from head coach to returning as defensive coordinator, years later. Did the Broncos get lucky by settling for Sean Payton after missing out on Jim Harbaugh and settling for Vance after missing out on many other coordinator options? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Broncos with potential to take home NFL awards this season. We wrap up the show with the guys debating if the Nuggets should pull the trigger on a trade for Zach Lavine or try to do a smaller trade that brings in depth to the bench.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Jonathon Taylor’s mistake from Sunday’s Bronco game and recount their own sports gaffs from over the years. Zach asks if Sean Payton should “rip off the band aid” and start Audric Estime at running back. Why has Payton been so hesitant to give Estime the starting job? Phil has some theories. The Broncos have a great chance of matching up with Steelers in the playoffs, would Broncos Country welcome a high stakes game vs their former quarterback? What matchup would Zach and Phil prefer for the Broncos in the first round of the NFL playoffs?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze the Broncos playoff chances after securing a big AFC win vs the Colts. How does the Broncos remaining schedule impact their playoff chances? Which remaining game for the Broncos is the most winnable? Will the Broncos playoff hopes come down to the last week of the season vs the Chiefs? Today’s “Three Count” features the improbable Broncos win when it comes to the stats, former Crimson Tide DT and the number one defensive player in the transfer portal picking Colorado, the Avs falling in Vancouver with a struggling power play, and Michael Vick potentially being the next HC of Sacramento State. Will former NFL players with no coaching experience, have success at the FBS level? The guys react to Mel Kiper’s NFL draft big board and Travis Hunter coming in at the number one spot. Will Hunter be considered the best wide receiver and best cornerback in the draft?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to breaking news of Michael Vick becoming the next head coach for Norfolk State. Will Vick have success as a first-time college football coach? We pivot to Marvin Mims impressive run the past month, from returning punts, receptions down field, to running the ball. We surprise Zach with a piece of audio from Zach in February saying he would get a tattoo if Russell Wilson went 11-6 with the Steelers, how does Zach feel about his take now? The Nuggets pulled out a come from behind win in Sacramento last night but the big takeaway for the guys was how spry Jamal Murray looked. Zach asks if it’s time for Sean Payton to elevate Audric Estime to the starting running back? Phil questions why we haven’t seen more of Estime? The guys speculate all the different reasons Sean doesn’t trust Estime.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the Broncos playoff probability after their big win over Indianapolis. How will the Broncos preform on a short week and major playoff implications on the line? Will the Broncos agree with Zach that Thursday is not a “must win”? Will the Broncos playoff hopes come down to the final week of the season when the Chiefs travel to Denver? The guys pick their ideal first round playoff matchup for the Broncos. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Mel Kiper ranking Travis Hunter as the number one player on his “big board”. Will Hunter be the first player selected in the 2025 NFL Draft? We wrap up the show with a quote from Bo Nix and wanting to win out, not settle with one win to make the playoffs. Is Jamal Murray “back”?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys recap the Broncos game and specifically the Colts mishaps. Is Broncos Country back or still looking for more from their team? Zach and Phil discuss their major takeaways from the Broncos big win and how important the Broncos defense and special teams were. Do the Broncos still win if Jonathon Taylor didn’t drop the ball before getting into the endzone? Could Pat Surtain or Nik Bonitto take home the NFL’s defensive player of the year award? The guys breakdown Bo Nix’s 14th game in the NFL. Although it was bumpy were there positives to take away? How do Zach and Phil grade Nix’s day?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos finally breaking through with a winning record. The guys question how the Broncos run game is still struggling and how they can fix it. Today’s “Three Count” includes Travis Hunter’s Heisman win we will remember for years to come, the Nuggets rolling over the Clippers and Jamal Murray surprisingly playing in the game, and the Avs beating up on Nashville in Mackenzie Blackwood’s Avs debut. Should we be encouraged but how spry Jamal Murray looked vs Los Angeles? We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on the turnovers. Is Bo getting too loose with the ball? Would targeting the tight end more help Nix with turnovers and in the red zone?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton’s comments on the Denver Broncos ownership. Will this aligned ownership, general manager, head coach, and quarterback bring a Super Bowl to Denver? The Broncos defense proved once again to be the Broncos strength and the reason they win a game; the guys take a dive into all the impactful plays the Broncos defense made on Sunday. Zach and Phil grade Bo Nix’s 14th NFL game. Are we seeing Bo Nix revert to what he looked like in his first few games? Will Nix be able to rebound and stay aggressive throwing the ball down field? What did Sean Payton have to say about Nix’s performance? Will we see more designed runs for Nix going forward?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question why the Broncos running backs are struggling so much. Is it a product of the running backs, offensive line or play calling? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the underachieving running back room, Bo Nix’s growth or lack thereof, and how a Bronco can get in the defensive player of the year conversation. How will Broncos Country show up in Los Angeles for the Broncos Thursday Night Football game? The guys have a massive debate over Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson for the NFL’s MVP. We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on his interceptions. Phil explains why he is encouraged by Nix’s honesty and taking accountability for his turnovers. We wrap up the show with Phil’s top 5 most impactful Broncos from yesterday’s key win.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Dover and Cecil’s predictions for this weekends Broncos game. Zach warns Broncos Country that the Broncos should not overlook Anthony Richardson and the Colts. What NFL quarterback does Richardson compare to most in the NFL? The Broncos have a massively important game for their playoff hopes this weekend, this is the biggest Broncos game since when? The guys debate. The Broncos run game has been underwhelming this season, what did Sean Payton have to say about his run game? Will this week be the week Jaleel McLaughlin breaks out a big run? The guys react to a straw poll of Heisman voters with the results ending in a Travis Hunter Heisman. Will Hunter collect Boulder’s second Heisman this weekend? Is Hunter getting disrespected with a “cardio narrative” being the reason he will win the award?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask what is the biggest thing the Broncos need to do to collect a win on Sunday afternoon. Will Bo Nix be able to limit his turnovers and give his team a chance to compete vs the Colts? What will the Broncos plan be for stopping Jonathan Taylor? Today’s “Three Count” features the Avalanche laying an egg in last night’s loss to Utah, Aaron Gordon on the Nuggets struggles, and a wild story from last night's TNF game in which San Francisco’s LB quit in the middle of the game. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Pat Surtain not following Jerry Jeudy vs the Browns, the potential troubles the Broncos defense could have with the Colts, and what the Broncos will look like coming out of the bye.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by Mike Klis for another two segments. The guys debate when the last time the Broncos had as important of a football game as they do this upcoming weekend. We preview the slate of NFL games this weekend. Will Mahomes and the Chiefs be able to continue their close game win streak against Cleveland? Are we seeing a Super Bowl preview in the Lions vs Bills? Zach shares the results from a Heisman straw poll which revealed Travis Hunter should be picking up the Heisman trophy on Saturday night. Is there a false narrative that Travis Hunter will only win the Heisman because he plays so many snaps? Will an NFL team allow Hunter to play on both sides of the ball?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos and Colts game this weekend. Is this game a “playoff” game? The guys breakdown Phil’s former team and teammates from the Colts. Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss where the Broncos go at running back, the Broncos secondary with Riley Moss on the sideline, and much more. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Colts running game including Anthony Richardson. What was Colts, DeForest Buckner’s message to the young guys on the Colts? The guys battle against the morning show trivia. Can we keep our hot streak going and beat the morning show? We wrap up the show with the guy’s five predictions for the weekend. Will Travis Hunter raise the Heisman? How will the Avs fare vs their old goal tender? And finally, will he Broncos come out with a win in their most important game in a long time?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys react to the news of the day, Garrett Bolles signing an extension with the Broncos. Is Garrett Bolles on his way to joining the ring of fame with the Broncos? Did Bolles take a “home team discount” to stay in Denver? We hear from Pat Surtain on Hunter’s ability to play both ways in the NFL. What did Travis have to say about himself playing on both sides of the football in the NFL? The guys debate if Hunter will have to stamina and ability to be elite on offense and defense at the next level. Zach and Phil react to an anonymous poll from NBA executives ranking NBA’s front offices. Where did the Nuggets front office rank and should we be concerned with their ranking? What decisions have the Nuggets made over the past few seasons to contribute to their shocking rank?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the big news of Garrett Bolles signing an extension with the Broncos. How important is it for the Broncos to have continuity on the offensive line? The guys take you through Garrett Bolles’ time in Denver, from getting booed by the fans to signing a contract with the Broncos after not getting his 5th year option picked up after his rookie contract. Will Garrett Bolles be able to survive the worst period of Broncos football to make it to the playoffs and beyond with the team? Today’s “Three Count” includes the guys’ wish list for the Colorado Rockies. Will Dick Monfort ever sell the Rockies? Who are the Broncos taking on in the Colts, this weekend? Phil walks up through his former team in the Colts and many of his former teammates. Will we see the roller coaster experience that Anthony Richardson is? How well would Richardson have to play to beat the Broncos?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze the absence of Riley Moss for the Broncos. What do the guys make of Broncos defensive back, Levi Wallace, taking ownership of his poor performance on MNF? Will Bo Nix’s competitive fire spread throughout the Broncos locker room? Do player lead team’s end up being more successful than coach driven teams? Broncos star, Pat Surtain gave Travis Hunter his flowers for Hunter’s ability. Will Hunter be able to play on both sides of the football when he reaches the NFL? Why are NFL players willing to endorse Hunter in such a competitive game? The Nuggets were shockingly ranked low in an anonymous poll, ranking NBA front offices, what led to the ranking> Zach speculates all the different reasons executives around the NBA are not high on the Nuggets recent moves.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Garrett Bolles’ time in Denver from the start to today. Zach shares his surprise that this deal got done this far into the season with free agency looming. Did Bolles take a hometown discount to stay with the Broncos? Phil tells us some stories about his time being a teammate with Bolles and the change in perception of Bolles after a rocky start to his career with the Broncos. Phil breaks down the Broncos opponent this week and Phil’s former team, the Indianapolis Colts. Zach cautions Broncos Country to not overlook the Colts and slam the playoff door shut on Indy. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Will Bolles retire a Bronco and only play for the Broncos during his career? Could Bolles find himself in the Broncos ring of fame?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the “thawing” out of Jokic to Colorado and America in general. Has Jokic become more accepting of Denver? Zach shares a nightmare story from his morning and taking his son the dentist. We pivot to the Avalanche getting their swagger back in a win last night and moving to 4-1 on their 5-game road trip. Has Mikko Rantanen proved he is deserving of the big contract he is seeking from the Avalanche? Should the Avs be willing to pay Mikko more than their star in Nathan Mackinnon? After yesterday’s hypothetical trade for Jimmy Butler, Zach proposes a new trade involving Kings’ guard De’Aaron Fox. Would inserting Fox for Michael Porter Jr. fix the Nuggets struggles?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their “wish lists” for Colorado sports teams, today making their lists for the Denver Broncos. Phil explains why he wants the Broncos to re-sign Garrett Bolles and drafting one later in the first round would not be in the best interest of Bo Nix. Zach alternatively wants to find a running game to pair with Bo Nix, whether that’s through free agency or the draft. Today’s “Three Count” includes Steve Young coming out and saying he was almost the Broncos quarterback after John Elway, Bill Belichick becoming the next head coach on the University of North Carolina, and Levi Wallace taking accountability for his poor performance vs the Browns. Three former Broncos are up for “Comeback playoff the year” this season between Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick. Which one of these recent departures from the Broncos stings the most?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a NFL mock draft, mocking both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter being selected with top 3 picks. Will Deion Sanders hand select which team picks his son Shedeur? How would Denver fans feel about Shedeur if he were to be picked AFC West foe, Las Vegas Raiders? Zach shares a new hypothetical trade for the Nuggets which includes the Nuggets brining in De’Aaron Fox? Should the Nuggets trade for Fox, even if it involves trading away Michael Porter Jr.? What would the new Nuggets strengths and weakness be by adding the All-Star guard? The guys react to a new story coming out about HOF QB, Steve Young, joining the Broncos after John Elway retired. How close was Young to becoming the Broncos QB in 2000? We finish up the hour with a conversation on the Avs new goaltender and how happy Nathan MacKinnon seems to be with the change.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their “wish lists” for the Broncos. Phil starts off by saying all the reasons Broncos fan should be grateful after receiving so many “gifts” the past few seasons in a new ownership group, a new Superbowl winning head coach, and a young franchise quarterback. We hear from Bo Nix’s two-time college offensive coordinator and current ASU head coach, Kenny Dillingham. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Dillingham’s comments on Bo Nix’s “dawg” and “it-factor”. Are we just scratching the surface of Bo Nix’s personality? We wrap up the show with special guest, James Merilatt joining the show to breakdown what the guys learned in Denver sports today.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sander will and should play in the Buffs bowl game. If Deion Sanders was not the coach, would they still want to play in the game? Zach proposes a trade the Nuggets could be involved in. Should the Nuggets be willing to “blow up” the team in trading one of their big 4 stars along with young players and future draft picks for Jimmy Butler? Zach and Phil discuss the potential trade and read from the text-line to get your ideas on the trade. We finish up the hour with Zach and Phil sharing their “wish list” for the Colorado Avalanche. Could we see Gabe Landeskog officially step away from the team to relieve them cap space?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos playoff probabilities and how wins and losses vs the Colts and Chargers impact the Broncos. Which Anthony Richardson will show up when the Colts and Broncos matchup? Today’s “Three Count” includes the number 1 basketball recruit for the class of 2025 committing to BYU and his NIL deal, the Eagles disfunction between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown, and CSU’s bowl selection to the Snoop Dogg Bowl. It’s a Hot Take Tuesday and Zach thinks the Broncos will go into the playoffs on a 7-game win streak. Could the Broncos sweep the NFL awards for Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year? Phil thinks the Avalanche could make a big splash by trading Mikko Rantanen before the NHL’s trade deadline.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to tow different college football coaches and their way of dealing with players entering the portal. Phil walks us through his experience of signing with an agent when he was entering the NFL Draft. Zach proposes a big trade for the Nuggets which includes trading away Michael Porter Jr., young assets, and draft picks. Would bringing in Jimmy Butler be worth “blowing up” the Nuggets core and moving young prospects? Find out why the guys disagree on if the Nuggets should pull the trigger on a Jimmy Butler trade. Zach and Phil make their “wish lists” for the Avalanche during the holiday season.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos playoff chances and how their game vs the Colts impacts their chances. Which version of Anthony Richardson will show up when the Colts come to Denver? If the Broncos make the playoffs, is Sean Payton a lock to win Coach of the Year? Who would be Payton’s biggest competition to win the award? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the popularity of college football and the growing questions around NIL. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Will the Rockies be able to find a star with the 4th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft? What would Will’s wish be for the Avalanche?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys react to the massive trade the Avalanche made earlier today. We compare the contrast the positions the Nuggets and Avalanche are in. Would the Nuggets be willing to make a splashy trade like the Avs? Do the Nuggets problems go beyond their roster construction? Zach asks if the Nuggets have hit rock bottom after their embarrassing loss to the Wizards over the weekend. Colorado has officially been announced to the Alamo Bowl, are the guys happy with the Buffs selection? Coach Prime came out and said the seniors and pro-bound Buffs will play in the bowl, is there a way this backfires on the Buffs? Will Petersen of DenverSports.com joins the show to breakdown the seismic trade for the Avalanche today. Is the new Avs goaltender ready to be the starting goalie on a playoff team? Was this trade about more than just Georgiev’s on ice performance?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go through their “wish list” for each of the sports teams in Colorado. Would a fully healthy Jamal Murray be enough to get the Nuggets over the top? Phil brings up the idea of the Nuggets benching Jamal Murray to send a message that he isn’t cutting it, and money alone will not keep him in the starting lineup. Zach wishes for Murray to get his mentals right and re-find his hunger for basketball and winning. Today’s “Three Count” features the final edition of the 2024-2025 College Football Playoff, Juan Soto’s historic contract with the Mets, and the Simpson’s Monday Night Football broadcast. Did the CFP committee get it right? We react to the Avalanche trade for a new goaltender while sending away their current starter, Georgiev.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Fox College Football analyst and friend of the show, Brock Huard saying that if coaches voted on the Heisman, Ashton Jeanty would win the award over Travis Hunter. How do the guys feel about Huard’s comments? Are the Nuggets at rock bottom after falling to the worst team in the NBA in the Wizards? Where do the Nuggets go from here? We have breaking news as the Heisman finalists are announced live on air. Zach and Phil react to Travis Hunter being announced a finalist while his teammate Shedeur Sanders getting left off the list. Was Sanders snubbed or deservingly left out of New York? Phil explains why he is nervous about Travis Hunter winning the Heisman and how the conversation around Hunter has changed over the past few weeks.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their “wish lists” for the Denver Nuggets. Could we see Jamal Murray come off the bench at some point this season? Is Murray in perfect health or battling through injuries? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the Broncos upcoming opponent in the Indianapolic Colts and Anthony Richardson, the impact of Garrett Bolles on the offensive line, and which Broncos are up for awards for the 2024 season. Can Jamal Murray regain the hunger he had from just a few seasons ago? We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned in the world of sports today. Did Shedeur Sanders get snubbed from being a Heisman finalist? Will the two new additions at goaltender be the answer for the Avalanche?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discus their concern for the Nuggets as they fall again last night to the Cavaliers. Have the Nuggets lost their connectivity? Zach and Phil breakdown what could have gone wrong in the Nuggets locker room. How concerned are the guys about the Avalanche and where they can go this season? Now that Pro Bowl voting has opened, which Broncos have the best chance of getting voted in? Phil reflects on when he was voted into the Pro Bowl after his rookie season.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if either Michael Malone or Jared Bednar’s message has become stale in their locker rooms? Is either coach on the hot seat and at risk of not making it through the season? We hear from both coaches and their thoughts on how to recoup the seasons. Today’s “Three Count” features Tim Patrick’s huge game with two touchdowns for the Lions last night, Boise State or UNLV securing a spot in the College Football Playoff tonight, and Shedeur Sanders posting the Las Vegas Raiders stadium. Should the Broncos have held onto Tim Patrick after training camp and preseason? Will Shedeur be a Raider this time, next year? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Vance Joseph will get a head coaching position this offseason, Josh Reynolds release and getting picked up in Jacksonville, and Garrett Bolles future in Denver.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Mike Klis’ comments on Josh Reynolds. The guys preview the big weekend in College Football. We preview and pick each conference championship game. Will Ashton Jeanty be able to improve his Heisman case with a big game tonight? Zach points out one moment that stood out to him about the lack of communication and connectivity from the Nuggets last night. With Pro Bowl voting now open, the guys debate which Broncos have the best chance of getting voted into the Pro Bowl. Phil reminisces on when he found out he was a Pro Bowler. Will Zach Allen or Courtland Sutton have a shot at qualifying for the Pro Bowl? Are the Broncos gambling by not having an extension with Garrett Bolles done? Could Bo Nix back his way into a Pro Bowl honor?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the issues for the Nuggets and Avalanche. Are either of the team’s issues, fixable? Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss how the Browns were able to use Jerry Jeudy, who Chris thinks will make the Pro Bowl, and much more. Has Michael Malone and Jared Bednar’s message gone stale in their locker rooms? We play our weekly trivia with questions from the morning show. Can we top the morning show’s lousy performance from yesterday? We wrap up the show with 5 predictions for the weekend in sports. What version of the Nuggets will show up vs the Wizards? Who will start in net for the Avalanche? Which conference championship game are we most looking forward to watching this weekend?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown Jamal Murray and the delicacy it takes to criticize Murray. Do the Nuggets have a player or someone within the organization that can reach Murray? Zach and Phil go through the advanced numbers of Bo Nix and the growth he has made throughout the season. What would Nix be able to do with even better weapons around him? Zach asks if College Football has a chance to meet or pass the NFL in viewership? Does the new College Football Playoff take the sport to a new level? Has Sean Payton finally figured out how to use Marvin Mims in a creative way?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which is the bigger issue, Jamal Murray or the Avalanche goal tending? Will Murray be able to ramp it up and be a proper sidekick to Jokic, come playoff time? Is the Avs playoff goal tender, currently on the roster? Which team is more likely to be able to win a championship this season? Today’s “Three Count” features Pat Surtain receiving the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Month award, the Buffs potentially heading to the Alamo Bowl vs another Big 12 team, and Bill Belichick interviewing for the North Carolina coaching job. The University of Colorado cleaned up with winning multiple Big 12 awards. Did Coach Prime get snubbed from winning the Big 12 Coach of the Year?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Coach Prime getting “snubbed” for Big 12 Coach of the Year. Phil explains why he believes Prime was worthy of the award. We then dive into the advanced numbers of Bo Nix and how the numbers show the growth of Bo Nix. Marvin Mims has completely turned around his season with the Broncos after a slow start. Has Sean Payton finally found out a proper way of using Mims? Will Mims’ role continue to expand in this Broncos offense? Has the absence of Riley Moss proved how important he is to the Broncos defense? The guys debate if College Football is on a path to catch up to the popularity to the NFL.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which is the more concerning issue in Denver sports, Jamal Murray or the Avs goal tending? At what point does what Murray is doing, become who he is? Just how far has Murray dropped off since winning a title for the Nuggets? Are the Nuggets disrespecting Jokic with the performances by the players around him? Which team is more likely to win a championship this season, the Avs or the Nuggets? Did Coach Prime get “snubbed” by not winning the Big 12 Coach of the Year award? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today. Who will step into the Broncos starting corner back role as Riley Moss is set to miss more time? The guys make their predictions for tonight’s big Thursday Night Football game.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. After Shedeur Sanders gifted one of his offensive linemen a $200,000 car, the guys recount some great stories from their college days. The Nuggets were able to narrowly beat out the Golden State Warriors, but the guys are still concerned about Jamal Murray and his lack of scoring. Has Christian Braun become the second most consistent player on the Nuggets? Is the fall in Jamal Murray’s shooting percentage just a slow start to the season or becoming a trend of who he is? The Avs are still struggling in net and the guys are debating if trading Mikko for an elite goal tender would be an overall positive for the team? Today is a huge for the Colorado Buffaloes as they look to gain top high school recruits on national signing day. Who would we want to see the Buffs matchup with, in their bowl game?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss if the Broncos bye week came at a bad time as the Broncos are rolling. Who should be the Broncos running back going forward? Is Jaleel well-rounded enough to take a bulk of the snaps? Would Jaleel be exposed in a larger role? What is the identity of the Broncos? Phil shares stories from how himself and his teammates treated their bye weeks and what it’s like coming back to the facility after the off time. Today’s “Three Count” includes former Nugget Paul Milsap officially retiring and two Avalanche players teaming up in the NHL 4 Nations tournament. Who will the guys be rooting for in the 4 Nations Tournament? ESPN’s Marcus Spears speaks glowingly about Nik Bonitto, is Bonitto finally getting the credit he deserves? The guys take a look at the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year Award odds and where two Broncos fit in the odds.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate the College Football Committee ranking Alabama over Miami and all the controversial moves made by CFP committee. Who would we want to see the Buffs play in their bowl game? Despite a great comeback win last night, the Avalanche still have big questions at their goal tender position. Would the guys trade Mikko away to bring in a top end NHL goalie? The University of Colorado has an important day as today is national signing day and the Buffs look to get commitments from top high school recruits. Who are the Buffs brining in after a major get in HS QB Juju Lewis? Not only did the Avs have a comeback win but the Nuggets came back to finish on top of the Warriors. Are the Nuggets relying on Jokic to be superhuman too often throughout the regular season? We react to TNT’s Charles Barkley pounding the table for the Nuggets to get Jokic more help and take advantage of having the best player in the world.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if the Broncos bye week came at a bad time. Should Jaleel McLaughlin be the Broncos starting running back going forward? Would defenses seeing too much Jaleel expose him as more of a change of pace back? Is the Broncos 2025 starting running back on the Broncos current roster? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Nik Bonitto being in the same sentence as TJ Watt and Bonitto’s chances at winning defensive player of the year award. Would Will be willing to trade Mikko for a top end goal tender? The Nuggets win in thrilling fashion, but the win didn’t come without concerns about Jamal Murray. Are the Nuggets relying on Jokic too much?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys recap the Broncos big Monday Night Football win over the Browns. Zach commends the ESPN broadcast for highlighting Denver and Colorado so great over the tv. Why were there so many no shows for Broncos Country last night in the stands? How many primetime games will the Broncos have next season? Zach and Phil dive into last night’s Broncos game and the onslaught of points they scored. The Broncos dodged a huge bullet last night as Jerry Jeudy almost had the best revenge game in NFL history. What happened to the Broncos defensive scheme when trying to stop Jerry Jeudy? The guys grade chapter 13 of Bo Nix. What were the positives and negatives from Nix in last night’s wild win?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos win from last night. Can the Broncos surprise people and make a run in the playoffs? Where do the Broncos go at the starting running back position? Did Bo Nix’s great plays outshine the two interceptions? Is Nik Bonitto becoming a house-hold name across the country? Should Bonitto be in the defensive player of the year conversation? Today’s “Three Count” features Josh Reynolds getting released by the Broncos, Mike Shanahan getting passed over for the NFL Hall of Fame again, Shedeur Sanders gifting freshman Jordan Seaton a $200,000 car, and the massive viewership numbers for the NFL on Thanksgiving Day. Zach asks if we are seeing the best football from an old Bronco. Should Broncos Country be readjusting their expectations for Courtland Sutton?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the Broncos win on Monday Night Football, from last night. Zach speaks to how great of an advertisement ESPN’s broadcast was for the city of Denver and the Broncos. Did Jerry Jeudy have the best revenge game in NFL history? Where does Jerry Jeudy’s performance rank among all-time revenge games in the NFL? Would Jeudy be as successful if he was still in Denver and receiving balls from Bo Nix? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos Monday Night Football win. Zach questions why Patrick Surtain was not tasked with shadowing Jerry Jeudy the whole game? We grade Bo Nix’s performance from last night, the amazing 93-yard touchdown pass and the 2 interceptions. Did Bo Nix prove he was underrated coming out of the NFL draft?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze the ups and downs from the Broncos primetime win. Was last night a coming out party for Nik Bonitto to national football fanbases? The guys debate who should be the Broncos starting running back for the ret of the season. We also react to the news of the day, in the Broncos releasing Josh Reynolds. Was Reynolds released solely because of on the field reasons? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to share his thoughts from last night's Broncos win. Which Broncos pick-6 was more impressive? We wrap up the show with the guys handing out their “game balls” for the Broncos after their Monday Night Football win. Can Nik Bonitto get himself in the defensive player of the year conversation? How impressive was Bo Nix’s 93-yard touchdown throw to Marvin Mims? How great of a revenge game did Jerry Jeudy have in last night’s return to Denver?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Mile High Station cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Broncos big national game on Monday Night Football, tonight. What are the Broncos biggest advantages over the Browns tonight? Will the Broncos be looking forward to their bye week and fall into a “trap game” tonight? Will there be any added motivation in a Jerry Jeudy “revenge game”? What version of Jameis Winston will we see for the Browns tonight? Zach shares how tonight’s game will impact the Broncos playoff chances. Will Bo Nix be able to have a breakout moment on national tv, tonight? The Colorado Buffaloes regular season has come to an end, how will Phil remember this season? Will the Buffs be able to build upon their success this season despite losing both Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil set the scene for Jerry Jeudy’s return to Denver for the Browns, tonight. The guys fill us in on why they think Jerry Jeudy didn’t succeed in Denver. Zach details all the missteps of Jeudy during his time with the Broncos. What kind of production will Jeudy have tonight vs the Broncos? Today’s “Three Count” includes Russell Wilson’s incredible day for the Steelers in a win over Cincinnati, Josh Allen’s “receiving” touchdown despite not recording a reception, and CSU’s comeback win over Utah State to finish a great MW season for the Rams. We dive into the Avs and Nuggets as both received losses over the weekend. Zach makes a bold statement about Julian Strawther and him not being able to play during the playoffs for the Nuggets.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos primetime game tonight vs the Browns. How will the Browns defense matchup with the Broncos? Will Myles Garrett and former Bronco Shelby Harris be able to get to Bo Nix? How did the NFL’s results over the weekend affect the Broncos playoff probability? How would a win or loss, tonight, affect the Broncos playoff hopes? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on his former QB, Jameis Winston. How will the Broncos divide up the running back snaps tonight? Will Bo Nix be able to have a breakout game with a national audience watching?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a trip down memory lane of Jerry Jeudy’s time in Denver and what went wrong. Was a lack of veteran presence the reason Jeudy didn’t succeed? Veteran NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss the wild departure of Jerry Jeudy from the Broncos, what we are looking for from Bo Nix tonight and how much of an impact will missing Riley Moss be. How will the Broncos defense combat Browns’ TE David Njoku? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Myles Garrett and the attention needed for Garrett. What does Zach Allen’s return to the Broncos lineup mean for the Broncos defense? Will Bo Nix show up on primetime and show the country he is worthy of the offensive rookie of the year award? We wrap up the show with 5 predictions for tonight’s Broncos game. How many yards will Javonte Williams run for tonight? How will Jerry Jeudy match up with Patrick Surtain?
It’s a thankful edition of the Drive! Zach Bye and Philip Lindsay get you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and set the table for a week and weekend of Colorado sports!
Which Colorado sports athletes are we thankful for? Who has brought the most to the table in Colorado sports history? The Denver Nuggets got embarrassed last time they took to the court. Will they bounce back against Utah or could things be going from bad to worse for Denver? If we do not see a more motivated team should we be worried? The Colorado Buffalos have a game on Friday. What does Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy think about the matchup and Travis Hunter? How will the Buffaloes come out after having their playoff dreams all but extinguished?
It’s a thankful edition of the Drive! Zach Bye and Philip Lindsay get you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and set the table for a week and weekend of Colorado sports!
Is Bo Nix closer to a top 10 quarterback at this stage of the season than we think? Is his ceiling top 5 or could he have a CJ Stroud like sophomore slump coming up? The drive comes off the top rope for the three count! Drew Sanders looks to come back from an achillies tear. A Broncos player got a player of the week award, and someone on the buffs coaching staff got nominated for an award! Which coaches are you thankful for here in Colorado? The guys dive into that in the second hour of The Drive.
It’s a thankful edition of the Drive! Zach Bye and Philip Lindsay get you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and set the table for a week and weekend of Colorado sports!
Someone prominent in Denver sports has been quiet recently, who is it and how has it impacted their team? The Denver Nuggets embarrassed themselves last time they took to the court. Are we confident that loss will wake them up? If they don’t show the correct effort in Utah should we start to worry? What did Mike Gundy, head coach of Oklahoma State, have to say before their big matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes? What Colorado athletes are you thankful for? We discuss just before the five o’clock whistle.
It’s a thankful edition of the Drive! Zach Bye and Philip Lindsay get you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and set the table for a week and weekend of Colorado sports!
Is Bo Nix already a top ten quarter back in the NFL? Is it too early to say he could be a top 5 quarterback? What is Bo Nix’s ceiling as he continues to develop? Former Broncos Player Chris Harris joins the show to break down Bo Nix and the upcoming match up with the Cleveland Browns. What did head coach Sean Payton have to say today? Is there any news on Drew Sanders? What are the match ups he’s looking at before the Clevland game? A top five of the night rounds out this Thanksgiving-eve edition of the Drive! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We could not do what we do without you! Have a great holiday!
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will play in a non-playoff bowl game for the Buffs. What is the risk to reward for two first round picks to play in a “meaningless” bowl game? How many individual awards can the city of Denver rack up in 2024/2025? The Nuggets got blown out at Ball Arena and the guys are questioning the hunger and desperation from this team. We hear from Jamal Murray and a controversial quote about guys “having lives outside of basketball”. Was Jamal taking a shot at teammates?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil evaluate the Broncos playoff hopes. What are their playoff chances after winning in Las Vegas? What would a win vs Cleveland do for the Broncos playoff projections? We hear from Sean Payton and him referencing how last year’s team is different than this year’s team. Did Sean Payton take a shot at Justin Simmons when complimenting the Broncos safeties? Zach and Phil breakdown what Payton had to say about the Broncos secondary and what Payton implied from his comments. Today’s “Three Count” features Coach Prime saying this weekend will not be Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders’ last game in a Colorado uniform, Shaq Barrett unretiring from the NFL, and Kevin Durant complimenting Bo Nix’s toughness and running ability. We react in real time to Colorado’s men’s basketball team knocking off the number 2 team in the country and defending champions, UConn. Zach asks if Devaughn Vele’s excellent rookie season will have the Broncos reprioritizing their offseason needs.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown all of Travis Hunter’s award nominations. We hear from Coach Prime and his frustration with Hunter not being nominated for the Thorpe Award, even after being nominated for 5 other awards. Will Hunter get overlooked for playing in the Big 12? Zach asks if Denver will become “trophy town” and bring many individual awards to Colorado. The Avalanche fell to Tampa Bay but more importantly, the Avs have more questions at goalkeeper. Is the Avs future goalkeeper currently on the roster? The Nuggets also suffered a big loss last night and the guys are concerned. Will the Nuggets get “blown up” if they fail to have playoff success? We hear from Michael Malone and his frustration with the Nuggets effort in last night’s blowout loss.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the Broncos playoff probability after their win over Las Vegas. How does a win or loss on MNF vs Cleveland change the Broncos playoff hopes? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss Bo Nix’s recent success and growth from the beginning of the season, if the Broncos should extend Courtland Sutton, and how Bo is overcoming the struggles from Broncos running backs. How can the Broncos get Marvin Mims more involved on offense? Will the Broncos address getting a tight end or running back in the draft or free agency? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show and gets into a heated debate with Phil on the Broncos poor clock management during Sunday’s game vs the Raiders. We wrap up the show with Will’s thoughts if Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will play in CU’s bowl game and the terrible night for Denver sports, last night.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys debate if the Buffs “choked” with their loss to Kansas. Can CU regroup and finish their regular season with a win at Folsom Field? Phil announces that he will be in attendance for CU’s final game on Friday. It’s a victory Monday for the Broncos and Zach and Phil break it all down. Zach points out all the milestones the Broncos have hit and the losing streaks they have ended in the past 2 seasons. Zach shares the group of all-time great quarterbacks that Bo Nix joined over the weekend, with another stellar stat line. Is Nix the front runner to win the NFL’s OROY now? The Buffs had a let down in Kansas, what are Phil’s thoughts on the game? What happened to CU’s defense and ability to stop the run? Should we be worried about a let down spot for the Buffs now that they have only a slim chance to make the College Football Playoff?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the first win in Las Vegas for the Broncos organization. While it wasn’t pretty, how did the Broncos pull out a win on the road? Which side of the ball gets more credit for the Broncos win? Can the Broncos offense be the reason the Broncos win a game in the playoffs? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Nuggets historic blowout over the Lakers over the weekend, the Avs roll vs the Florida Panthers and move to 3-0 on their road trip, and CSU falling to Fresno State over the weekend. Has Christian Braun been the Nuggets second best player? We have breaking news as the guys react to the news of the Broncos waiving TE Greg Dulcich. What went wrong with Dulcich’s time in Denver? Will we see Dulcich back in Denver as a part of the practice squad?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos running back room. After shaky play for Javonte Williams, Jaleel McGlaughlin led the Broncos in rushing, will the Broncos find a go-to back or continue to ride the hot hand each game? Zach shares a particular stat that Bo Nix is ahead of elite NFL QB’s like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. We have seen Bo Nix’s rushing yards take a step back in recent weeks, the guys explain why that is a positive for the Broncos offense. Zach questions if Courtland Sutton is turning into a bona fide number one receiver for the Broncos. Will Bo and Courtland’s connection keep growing to end the season? The Buffs had everything in front of them until they didn’t as CU falls to Kansas. Will CU be able to get up off the matt when they host Oklahoma State on Friday? Did CU “choke” in their loss to the Jayhawks?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil have a quick debate on if “defense wins championships” and why Zach disagrees with that sentiment. The guys react to the Broncos win over their AFC west foe, from over the weekend. Although the Raiders outperformed the Broncos in many areas, how did the Broncos pull out a win? How much has Bo Nix grown from the beginning of the season to now? Zach points out all the milestones hit and the losing streaks the Broncos have ended since Sean Payton has arrived in Denver. We wrap up the show with the guys handing out their “game balls” to individuals on the Broncos. Who was worthy of this high honor after a Broncos win over the Raiders?
Welcome to a Friday edition of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay!
The Colorado Avalanche are finally getting healthy and whole again. With the return of big Val Nichushkin what is the team saying about his return? Will he talk to the media after the game? There is a great sign coming from the Denver Broncos offense. Devaughn Vele looks like a great football player. What does he change when he is on the field and how can Denver look to incorporate him more? The CU Buffs are on a big stage this weekend. What has the talk been like coming from both camps? The Denver Nuggets return to action! What are we expecting to see tonight given that their best player AND coach won’t be available for this game? Who needs to step up on the Nuggets, all that right before the Five O’clock whistle.
Welcome to a Friday edition of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay!
The Denver Broncos host the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. What challenge do the Broncos have facing this version of the Falcons? The guys take a dive into the matchup history of the Broncos and the Falcons. In the three count, one of the greatest fighters of all time is stepping back into the ring, who do they have winning? A Colorado Rockies player accidentally got involved in a big crime bust. What happened and how did they get there? Our 9News Inside Mike Klis joins the show to break down how the team is looking to turn the page after their heartbreaking loss in KC.
Welcome to a Friday edition of The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay!
The Denver Broncos have a game that is gearing up to be a must win for the Broncos playoff dreams to stay alive. The Broncos have one big issue on the offensive side of the ball, what is it and how can they fix it before Sunday? The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul hijacks the program as our guys debate who will win this showdown. The Colorado Avalanche have a lot of pieces coming back, but the most notable piece did not speak during morning skate. Val Nichushkin makes his return to the lineup. What does a nearly healthy Avs roster look like, and will Val make the right impact in his first game back? The Colorado Buffaloes have another big game on Saturday. What challenges do they face against this version of Utah?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Nuggets allowing KCP walk in the off season and how the new CBA affects the NBA going forward. Was Nuggets ownership being cheap of was GM Calvin Booth forward looking with his decisions? The Broncos have a big decision to make on Garrett Bolles and Zach and Phil breakdown Bolles’ time in Denver and what the Broncos will do with him in free agency. How important is Bolles to a young QB in Bo Nix? Phil shares a story about Garrett Bolles and standing up for his fellow offensive players. Justin Simmons will make his return to Denver but not in a Broncos uniform, how will he be received by Broncos Country?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys breakdown the wild world of college football. Could Colorado get in the College Football Playoff over some higher profile SEC teams? Phil analyzes the Broncos running back room after Sean Payton shook up the carriers for each back. Will we get an answer at running back this season or will it be a worry the rest of the season? If the Buffs win out the rest of their regular season, could Coach Prime be in the running for coach of the year? Has what Deion has done in Boulder the most impressive coaching job in America? How will Val Nichushkin’s welcome back to the Avs be handled? Will Ball Arena give Val an ovation? How will his fellow teammates welcome him into the locker room?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil review the Broncos loss vs the Chiefs and what it means to the Broncos playoff hopes. How does the result of the Broncos and Falcons game affect the Broncos playoff probability? Will the Broncos be able to “get up off the matt” and bounce back at home? Zach brings up an interesting situation in which the Chiefs could be playing for an undefeated season when they come to Denver at the end of the season. Phil answers what the Broncos need to do in the final 7 games for a Broncos playoff push. Can the Broncos stay healthy to finish the year? Today’s “Three Count” features a CU and CSU gambling feat, a coaching change in Chicago and how that effects Caleb Williams, and Chet Holmgren’s major injury. We finish up the hour with our hot takes from the week. Can Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter go first and second in the NFL draft?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Avs after their overtime win last night. Has Georgiev solidified himself as the Avalanche’s starting goaltender? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thoughts on Georgie’s bounce back. Can Nathan MacKinnon win the Hart Trophy and become the 12th player to ever win the award in back-to-back seasons? Would the guys trade Mikko for Sidney Crosby? Zach and Phil analyze the Broncos running back room and where they stand after Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs. We saw a shakeup with how many snaps each saw, does Phil expect Audric Estime to get a bulk of the carries going forward? What will the welcome for Val Nichushkin look like on Friday? Will the crowd cheer when his name is announced? How will his teammates welcome to the locker room differ from Avs fans? We read from the text line and what the Avs fans think of Val’s return.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if Coach Prime will be up for the coach of the year award. Zach speaks to how graceful Prime has been this season after “getting punched in the face” last season. Who would be Prime’s competition for the award? DenverSports.com’s Senior Broncos writer, Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss his takeaways from the Broncos gut-wrenching loss, if the Broncos will make a change at offensive line, and how impressive Nik Bonitto has been this season. Did Bo Nix outplay Patrick Mahomes this past Sunday? How important will the Broncos and Falcons game be for the Broncos legitimacy and playoff hopes? DenverSports.com and host of the Mile High Hockey podcast, Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Broncos playoff probability. We wrap up the show with Will’s thoughts on Val Nichushkin’s return to the Avs.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys recap Zach’s weekend in Austin and the Nuggets winning streak. Should we stop being panicked about the Nuggets or are their close wins cause for concern? Zach and Phil pivot the heartbreaking loss for the Broncos, on Sunday. Where does this loss rank among gut wrenching losses for the Broncos over the past decade? Phil walks us through what Sean Payton’s messaging will be to the team today. What do the guys make of game 10 of Bo Nix’s career? Is Bo Nix officially the guys for the Broncos? What were the highlights and lowlights for Nix? Was this the first of many great games between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix? Have the Colorado Buffaloes become “undeniable”? Are the Buffs on track to go to the Big 12 Championship and the College Football Playoff?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos loss in Kansas City from yesterday. Are there moral victories to take away from the game? Did we see the growth from Bo Nix that Zach was looking for? Today’s “Three Count” includes Gabe Landeskog’s return to the ice at the Avs facility, Shedeur Sanders winning the Big 12 offensive player of the week, and Big Noon Kickoff heading back to Boulder this upcoming weekend. Are the Nuggets finally starting to look like themselves again? Phil explains why Aaron Gordon missing time now and giving the younger Nuggets opportunities will help the Nuggets in the long run.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos last second loss in Kansas City, yesterday. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the gut-wrenching loss. Did the Broncos outplay the Chiefs? Who is to blame for the Broncos blocked FG to end the game? The guys grade Bo Nix’s 10th career game. Are we primed to see more Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix classic matchups going forward? How are both Jokic and MacKinnon following up their MVP seasons? Will Jokic be able to overcome the narratives of voters not wanting to give Jokic a 4th MVP? Zach shares a wild stat that the University of Colorado will be the only team in the country to be on national tv for every game of their season. The guys analyze CU’s big win in Texas. How good was Travis Hunter on both defense and offense on Saturday?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the Broncos heart breaking loss to the Chiefs yesterday. Is there a silver lining and positives to take from the Broncos loss? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the optimism around Bo Nix even in a loss, where Devaughn Vele ranks among Broncos wide receivers, and Audric Estime getting a bulk of the running back snaps. How can Bo Nix continue to grow and what more can Nix add to his game? What criticism is fair for the coaching staff for the result of the final play of the Broncos and Chiefs game? Will this loss linger in the Broncos locker room? What are the guys seeing from an emerging young pass rusher in Nik Bonitto? Are the Nuggets playing like the Nuggets we have grown accustomed to? What more can Jokic do to earn his 4th NBA MVP? Zach recaps his weekend in Austin and attending the UT vs Florida game. We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned in Denver sports over the weekend.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Dover and Cecil’s predictions and preview the Broncos and Chiefs game. Could the Chiefs be overlooking the Broncos and fall into a “trap game”? Will the Chiefs be extra motivated to keep their undefeated season alive? What do the Broncos have to do to end their losing streak in Kansas City? Will the Broncos be able to wash the bad taste of a loss out of their mouth with a win vs a great team? Will a second loss in a row derail the Broncos season and discourage this young team? We pivot to the Buffs big game this weekend, will CU be able to put up big numbers in Lubbock this Saturday? Is getting into a shootout the best plan for CU to beat Texas Tech? Will explains why he is encouraged about the Avalanche goal tender situation, even after last night’s loss. Is there clarity for Avs goalies or are we still looking for more consistency from Georgie?
In Hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a deep dive into the Broncos and Chiefs game this weekend. How does Vance Joseph’s defense matchup with Andy Reid’s offense? Will shares the latest for the Broncos injury report, how big of a bump will a healthy Locke give the Broncos secondary? Will the Broncos be able to run the ball vs a top run defense? How will the Broncos split carries between Javonte, Jaleel, and Estime? Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos getting help in a Bengals loss last night on TNF, LSU having a live tiger on the sideline, and a letter from Rockies manager Bud Black to Rockies fans. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the field conditions in Kansas City, Drew Sanders returning from injury, and who the Broncos running back will be. Can the Broncos take advantage of the Chiefs looking ahead to Buffalo and get a win in a “trap game” for the Chiefs?
In Hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen breakdown the Nuggets as they get set to face the Heat tonight. The guys debate how the Nuggets look with and without Jamal Murray on the floor. Will Murray adapt his game to allow the Nuggets to run up and down the court? The guys give Christian Braun and the young Nuggets praise for how well they’ve played early this season. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Chiefs string defense. How can the Broncos overcome the greatest QB in the NFL and a dominant defense? Why have Bo Nix and Troy Franklin not been able to connect in the NFL like they did at Oregon? Bo Nix shares his thoughts on the issue. What does a win for the Buffs this weekend do for CU’s Big 12 championship chances? How much credit does Coach Prime get for bringing in a great defensive coordinator and Warren Sapp in to improve this defense?
In Hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen pivot to the AFC West matchup this weekend between the Broncos and Chiefs. How will the weather and quality of field factor into the game? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the extra motivation when facing the Chiefs, if Bo Nix will be able to throw the ball on the Chiefs secondary, and the gameplan when facing Patrick Mahomes. How will the return of PJ Locke help the Broncos secondary after allowing big plays to the Ravens last week? Will shares why he’s frustrated with the MVP conversation or lack thereof, surrounding Nikola Jokic. Will the NBA’s “Jokic fatigue” keep Jokic from winning his 4th MVP? We wrap up the show with Phil and Will’s predictions for the Buffs and Broncos this weekend. Can both teams stay in their respective playoff hunts with wins?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys recap the Nuggets unexpected win vs Oklahoma City last night. The guys speak to Peyton Watson’s maturity and ability to bounce back with a game sealing block after missed free throws. Do the Nuggets have a different dynamic when Russell Westbrook is running the offense instead of Jamal Murray? DenverSports.com and host of the Mile High Hoops podcast, Jake Shapiro joins the show to share his thoughts on the Nuggets win last night. Jake commends the Nuggets resiliency after coming back in another win. What are the new expectations for Jonathan Cooper after signing an extension with the Broncos? The guys breakdown the effect Coach Prime has had off the field in Boulder. How much money has Prime brought to the university in new applicants and out of state tuition? Zach compares Prime’s effect to that of Nick Saben at Alabama and Butler’s Final Four run in 2010. Is Prime’s contract actually a steal for the university?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the first matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix. Is Patrick Mahomes already a top 5 NFL player of all time? Will Bo Nix put himself on the map by beating Patrick Mahomes? What is this year’s identity of the Chiefs? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Kansas City’s defense. Today’s “Three Count” includes Broncos edge rusher Drew Sanders returning from a torn Achilles, CU’s freshman Jordan Seaton being in the running for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award, and how Baron Browning will do in a new environment in Arizona. The Avalanche are in for a big test tonight as they face off vs one of the best teams in the NHL tonight. How will the young players of the Avs step up? Can Georgiev keep himself in the mix for the Avs starting goaltender?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets improbable win over the undefeated Thunder. What were the major takeaways for the guys? Is Christian Braun’s start to the season sustainable throughout the season? The guys take a deeper look into Russell Westbrook’s performance and the energy he brings to the team when he’s on the floor. What should we expect from newly extended Jonathon Cooper during the time of his contract? How will his mindset change going from being a 7th round pick to now being a top paid pass rusher in the NFL? Are double digit sacks per season a reasonable expectation? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Cooper’s extension. The guys examine the effect Coach Prime has had off the field in Boulder. How much money had Prime brought to the university in new applicants and out of state tuition? Zach compares Prime’s effect to that of Nick Saben at Alabama and Butler’s Final Four run in 2010. Will Coach Prime stick around in Boulder after his kids leave?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the first matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix. Will this be a rivalry going forward? Phil shares a story about an interaction he had with Mahomes. Kansas City 610 Sports host, Alex Gold joins the show to discuss the undefeated but imperfect Chiefs team, what Kansas City thinks of Bo Nix, and the hunger to beat the Broncos after dropping a game to them last year. How focused on a three-peat are the Chiefs? Is this a “trap game” for the Chiefs with a look ahead to the Bills the following week? The guys give the Nuggets their flowers after beating the previously undefeated Thunder. How important will the Nuggets youth be to grow into roles throughout the season? Can Jokic go for a 4th MVP? We wrap up the show with quotes from Bo Nix on his connection with Troy Franklin and Sean Payton’s thoughts on taking a young team to win on the road. Zach makes his prediction for the Broncos and Chiefs game.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Nuggets chances of beating a top end team in the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Who will step up with the absence of Aaron Gordon? Which young Nuggets will seize their opportunity with extra minutes up for grabs? Zach explains why this weekend could be a huge opportunity for Shedeur Sanders to climb up the Heisman rankings. We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on the surging Buffs. The Avalanche have good news and bad news after ending their losing streak last night. Do the Avs finally have an answer in net? How long will Cale Makar be sidelined with his injury? Zach gives an animated speech about why Avs Gabe Landeskog needs to retire for the better of the Avalanche. Does Gabe owe it to his teammates to give them the salary cap room he has been clogging up?
In Hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos are a house built on sand. Zach reveals a stat about 4 of the Broncos 5 wins coming against teams that have fired their coach or benched their quarterback. Will the Broncos be able to compete with higher quality NFL teams in Kansas City and Atlanta? Would Phil take a guaranteed Broncos 9-8 record this season? Today’s “Three Count” includes a wild College Football Playoff scenario for Colorado and Jayson Tatum getting his revenge vs Steve Kerr and the Warriors tonight. How awesome would a home playoff game played in Boulder be? The Nuggets are in for a major test tonight in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can the depleted Nuggets hang with the top team in the west? Will Jokic have something special for the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren tonight? Who will start in Aaron Gordon’s place?
In Hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown Travis Hunter’s wild weekend during the Buffs bye week. We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on Hunter’s appearances on national TV and promoting himself for the Heisman trophy. Will we see Shedeur Sanders’ best game of his season as he goes up against a leaky Texas Tech pass defense? What scenario could we see Sanders join Travis Hunter in New York for the Heisman ceremony? What were Coach Prime’s thoughts on CU getting ranked in the top 25? The Avalanche ended their 3-game losing streak, but it wasn’t all good news as Makar appeared to get banged up. Zach makes an impassioned speech for why Gabe Landeskog needs to retire. Does Landy owe it to his teammates and the organization to free up his cap space?
In Hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the Broncos wins this season and the context of 4 of their 5 wins. Are the Broncos wins this season a “house built out of sand”? College analyst and former NFL QB, Brock Huard joins the show to discuss Bo Nix’s growth this season, the College Football Playoff committee’s rankings, Travis Hunter’s chances at winning the Heisman, and how his view of the Colorado Buffaloes has changed throughout this season. Does CU have a sustainable style of play to win out the rest of the season? Will Petersen of DenverSports.com joins the show to breakdown Zach’s idea of Gabe Landeskog retiring for the better of the Avalanche franchise. Has Gabe’s absence become a distraction in the Avs locker room? We wrap up the show with a preview of the Nuggets and Thunders game tonight. Can a short-handed Nuggets team hang with one of the best teams in the NBA?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the news of Aaron Gordon missing extended time with a calf injury. Will the Nuggets be able to stay afloat during Gordon’s missed time? What do we expect from Jamal Murray and the Nuggets during this stretch? The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, how do the guys feel about the Broncos moves? Did the Broncos need to add a piece for their playoff push? Tonight, the College Football Playoff committee will release their first edition of their rankings. Where will CU land on tonight’s rankings? Phil expects the committee to show love to CU because of the hunger to see CU and Coach Prime. The Nuggets pulled off another win last night, but it didn’t look pretty. Should we be concerned about the Nuggets struggling with lower competition to start the season? How long will Aaron Gordon be sidelined with his calf injury? Will the young Nuggets step up in Aaron Gordon’s absence?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze what would a win in Kansas City mean for the Broncos playoff hopes. Is Patrick Mahomes having the best start to a career in sports history? How can the Broncos still be competitive with a dynasty in their division? Is the Chiefs being undefeated help the Broncos chances of pulling off an upset in Kansas City? How will Mahomes’s injury factor into next Sunday’s game? Today’s “Three Count” features a look around the trades made in the NFL today, Joel Embiid’s suspension after an altercation with a media member, and the College Football Playoff’s first rankings. Where will the Buffs land on the first edition of the rankings? Should the Broncos have made a move with one of their back-up QB’s? Zach asks if GM George Paton deserves more credit than people are giving him after a great 2021 draft class. Phil shares about his experiences with George Paton and John Elway.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown if we will see more of Audric Estime. Sean Payton hinted as giving more touches to Estime, does Phil think this is a good idea? The Broncos sole move at the trade deadline was moving Baron Browning to the Cardinals, should the Broncos have brought in help for their playoff push? Will we see a better Browning now that he’s not in a Broncos jersey? Phil makes the case for why the Broncos should have brought in a tight end in to help Bo Nix this season and into the future. The Avs are back in action tonight and trying to snap a 3-game losing streak. We hear from Avalanche head coach, Jared Bednar who shares a concerning update about Gabe Landeskog. Zach reads this update as a setback and now doesn’t expect Gabe to return to the Avalanche in 2024. The guys set the table for the College Football Playoff committee’s rankings to be released tonight. Zach wonders how the committee will evaluate teams going to their respective conference championships.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos big divisional matchup vs the Chiefs this upcoming Sunday. Is the expectation for Broncos Country to win the Super Bowl still? What would a win or loss mean for the Broncos playoff chances? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss Bo Nix’s performance in Baltimore, the style of matchup between the Chiefs and Broncos, and the Broncos trade deadline moves. The College Football Playoff Committee released their first rankings of the season, where did Colorado land on the rankings? Does CU have a path to make the CFP? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to breakdown CU’s ranking and the College Football Playoff in a larger picture. We wrap up the show with Will’s thoughts on the Gabriel Landeskog “setback” and if we will see Landy in an Avs sweater again.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the Broncos crushing loss in Baltimore yesterday. The guys reevaluate where the Broncos are at in their rebuild. Should the Broncos still be buyers at the trade deadline? Zach and Phil take a look at the Broncos season from a bird’s eye view and explain why they are still encouraged by the team to this point in the season. Was the Broncos loss a one-off vs a great team in Baltimore or did the Broncos show us who they truly are? Phil explains why the Broncos talent level was exposed compared to the best teams in the league. Will the Broncos be a better defensive matchup for the Chiefs offense over the Ravens?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos loss form yesterday. Phil explains why Bo Nix was not the reason the Broncos lost and it’s on the Broncos to get him more help. Which play stuck out to the guys from Bo Nix and the Broncos offense? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Colorado State Rams running the table in the Mountain West and potentially playing in the MW championship game, two up and coming Rockies receiving Gold Glove awards, and Michael Thomas ripping his former teammate, Derek Carr. The Broncos picked up a 6th round pick for Baron Browning today, do the guys like this move from the Broncos? What message does moving on from Browning, send to the Broncos locker room? The Broncos also secured Jonothan Cooper to a longer deal to keep him in Denver, how do Phil and Zach feel about the move?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets weekend. The guys give Christian Braun his flowers for how well he has been playing this season in a starting role. Although Jamal Murray went down with a concussion, the guys explain why they were not impressed with Murray’s performance. Is the bench still a concern for the Nuggets? What do the guys make of Jokic’s higher quantity of three point attempts this season? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos blowout loss yesterday. The Colorado Buffaloes were on a bye week, but they were still in the headlines this weekend. How do the guys feel about Travis Hunter appearing on both ESPN’s College Gameday and Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff promoting himself for the Heisman trophy? Zach and Phil grade Bo Nix in his 9th career NFL game. What were the positives from Bo vs the Ravens? Does Bo need more help on offense?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to breakdown the Broncos blowout loss in Baltimore yesterday. Was Sunday a bad matchup for the Broncos or exposing the Broncos for who they really are? Zach revisits a hypothetical he offered Phil, last week, would Phil take a guaranteed 1-2 record over the Baltimore, Kansas City, and Atlanta games. Why was the running game so ineffective in Baltimore? Phil dissects the usage by each Broncos running back. We have an update about Gabe Landeskog and the guys don’t think it’s a good update. Zach explains why he has changed his mind set on Gabe and why he’s not expecting him to return in 2024. We wrap up the show with who the guys are rooting for in tonight’s Monday Night Football game and what we learned in Denver sports. Should Broncos Country want to face an undefeated Chiefs team instead of a Chiefs team coming off a loss?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the massive ESPN article dropped today about the Nuggets and the drama between the front office and coaching staff. What are the guys main takeaways from the story? Zach points out why an MPJ quote was particularly concerning. We move on to the Broncos big game this upcoming weekend. The Broncos lead the NFL in fumbles, we hear from Courtland Sutton and Sean Payton on the issue. Will this come back to bite the Broncos versus a higher quality opponent? Zach and Phil look into the history between the Broncos and Ravens. Phil shares a story about going up against Terell Suggs and the Ravens defense. What challenge is the Broncos defense in for trying to stop Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? How real is the Broncos defense? Zach shares the numbers on how impactful the Broncos sacks have been this season.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the massive article detailing the shrinking Nuggets championship window. Zach reads the most important quotes from the story. Phil questions where the sense of urgency has been from the Nuggets this season. How big of a disconnect is there between the Nuggets front office and the coaching staff. Is there growing resentment for Jamal Murray after giving him a massive extension? How do other executives around the NBA feel about the position Michael Malone has been put in? Today’s “Three Count” features the Colorado State Rams on the cusp of competing for a Mountain West championship, the Dodgers celebrating their World Series title with a parade today, and review of “the year of chalk” when it comes to champions in sports. Phil walks us through his story when he got ejected from a game in Baltimore.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into the Broncos fumbling problem. We hear from Courtland Sutton and Sean Payton on this issue and how fumbles will be not acceptable as their level of competition steps up. DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss the ESPN article detailing the “shrinking prime” of Jokic. James makes the case why Michael Malone will be used as the scapegoat if things go poorly in Denver this season. Has Nuggets ownership been cheap during the prime of the Jokic era? How bad of a distraction will this article be for the Nuggets moving forward? What will the Broncos do at the NFL trade deadline? Zach predicts they will not make a move, buying or selling. ESPN’s Romana Shelburne joins the show to breakdown her article on the Nuggets shrinking window and disconnect in the franchise. How likely is it that the Nuggets will have to “blow up” the team if they aren’t successful this season? Will Jokic become frustrated with how things are shaping up for the Nuggets? Is there growing frustration for Jamal Murray within the organization?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos and Ravens game this upcoming weekend. What does the recent history tell us about when the Broncos play at Baltimore? How will the Ravens tough run-defense matchup with the Broncos struggling ability to run the ball? The Broncos defense has been great to start the year, will this trend continue vs a lethal offense? Former Bronco and Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss how to defend Lamar Jackson, how well Bo Nix has been playing, and if the Broncos should make a move at the trade deadline. Is there a running back the Broncos could bring in? Is there room to trade away a Broncos pass rusher? Can the Broncos make Lamar Jackson, one dimensional this Sunday? Trivia returns as the guys compete against the morning show. How do we fare compared to last week when we went 1-3? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the weekend in Denver sports. Will the Broncos be able to go into Baltimore and secure a win?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys reminisce on their past Halloween costumes and stories. Zach shares about his non-traditional Halloweens growing up. We pivot to the Broncos game this weekend. Are the Broncos catching another “green light” in a Lamar Jackson injury? Dover claims this is the Broncos biggest game in 6 years. Zach sets the record straight and explains why the Ravens defense might not be as bad as advertised. Where would Bo Nix rank among the QB’s the Ravens defense has faced? What is the trust level for the guys in Troy Franklin? Do the Avalanche have an NHL-worthy starting goalie? Why did the Avs start their third different goal tender of the year, last night? Will this era of Avalanche hockey be remembered as a missed opportunity due to the volatility of the many goaltenders?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix receiving NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month. The guys breakdown why Bo was worthy of this award over Jayden Daniels. With the Broncos at the midway point of the season, Zach and Phil hand out their grades for the Broncos. What grade would you give Bo Nix, the offense, the defense, Sean Payton, and the special teams? Today’s “Three Count” includes beef between JJ Watt and Aaron Rodgers, the Dodgers coming back to win the World Series over the Yankees, and a new “The Match”. Zach and Phil look back at a feud between the Broncos and Ravens over John Harbaugh running the ball late in a blowout.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos and Ravens game this weekend. Is this Bo Nix’s biggest game of his career? We hear from Bo and his thoughts on a “measuring stick game” vs the Ravens. Do the Broncos have the advantage over the Ravens in 2 of the 3 phases of the game? Zach sets the record straight on the Ravens defense and the tough road they have faced to this point. Are we underestimating the Ravens defense which is ranked last in passing? How much can the Broncos rely on Troy Franklin on Sunday? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Lamar Jackson missing two days of practice, if the Broncos will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and the Broncos defensive scheme for Lamar Jackson.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix receiving the NFC Rookie of the Month award. How big of a deal is this for Bo Nix, winning this award over other deserving rookies like Jayden Daniels. Phil congratulates the whole Broncos team because they are keeping Nix afloat during his rookie year. With the Broncos hitting the halfway point of the season, Zach and Phil hand out grades for Bo Nix, Sean Payton, the Broncos offense, defense and special teams. We hear from Avalanche coach, Jared Bednar and his brutally honest thoughts on the Avs goal tender situation. When will the Avs narrow their goalie competition to a starter and backup? We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned in Denver sports today, the guys history with Halloween, and their candy preferences.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys joke about the Mookie Betts and Yankees fan situation. Zach asks Dover to give Peyton Watson time to figure it out. How much of a concern is it that the Nuggets needed overtime to beat two bad teams? Zach and Phil rank the Broncos next 3 games based on how difficult they will be. The guys point out the different challenges each team and each quarterback bring to the Broncos. The Nuggets got their second overtime win in two nights. Although it took overtime, Jokic reminds everyone that he is the best player in the world. How is the Russell Westbrook experience going in Denver? Is Zach alright with Russell Westbrook shooting some three pointers? Zach compares the growth of Christian Braun to the growth of Bo Nix this season. We have a new development in the Avalanche goaltender situation as the Avs will start a third different goal tonight. The guys question why the Avalanche are experimenting and rotating their goaltender so much.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the next three games of the season for the Denver Broncos. Zach asks if Phil would take a guaranteed 1-2 record over the Broncos next 3 games. We hear from Broncos Country and the text line on the hypothetical. Phil explains why he would roll the dice and risk trying to win 2 of the 3 games or go a perfect 3-0. With the Broncos heading into the midway point of the season, we revisit a conversation from before the season. Will the Broncos break through with a 1,000-yard runner, 1,000-yard receiver, 4,000-yard passer or a double-digit sacker? We reevaluate which Broncos are most likely to accomplish these feats. Today’s “Three Count” includes the Yankee fan that interfered and grabbed Mookie Betts and the Colorado football team getting a goodie bag from Lebron James. Phil walks us through what an NFL locker room is like around the trade deadline and shares a story about his experience around that time.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Travis Hunter jumping up the Heisman odds. What does Hunter have to do to secure the Heisman trophy? Phil lets us know. The guys rank the difficulty of the Broncos next 3 games. The Avalanche are starting a new goal tender tonight, which will be there third starter of the season. Are the Avs experimenting with all their options or in panic mode to find their answer in net? The Nuggets get their second win of the season, in an overtime effort over the Nets. We saw Russell Westbrook’s best game in a Nuggets jersey, is this a sign of things to come or just the up and down nature of Westbrook? How impressed were the guys with Jokic on the second night of a back-to-back?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach asks if Phil and Broncos Country would take a guaranteed 1-2 record over their next 3 games. Phil gets fired up and says why he’s rolling the dice on the Broncos next three games. We revisit a conversation from before the season. Will the Broncos break through with a 1,000-yard runner, 1,000-yard receiver, 4,000-yard passer or a double-digit sacker? We reevaluate which Broncos are most likely to accomplish these feats. DenverSports.com’s Broncos senior writer, Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss the Broncos potential moves at the trade deadline, how Bo Nix will fare against a better defense in Baltimore, and grading Bo Nix at the “halfway” mark of the season. We wrap up the show with an update on the Altitude TV dilemma and a representative of theirs apologizing for the mishap for last night’s Nuggets game. What did Zach and Phil learn in Denver sports today?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the Nuggets overtime win in Toronto, last night. Do the Nuggets have a lack of urgency? How do the Nuggets look tired only three games into the season? Zach explains why he’s discouraged by the Nuggets start to the season. Zach and Phil react to audio from Stokley on the morning show. Should Jaleel McLaughlin be the Broncos starting running back? Stokley claims that McLaughlin reminds him of Phillip Lindsay, do the guys agree? Travis Hunter has found himself back in the Heisman conversation after falling the previous two weeks. We hear from Shedeur Sanders and who he is rooting to win the Heisman. Does Shedeur still have an opportunity to get his own name into the Heisman conversation? The Nuggets finally gained their first win of the season, did it look the way Zach and Phil were hoping it was going to? Zach shares his concerns about Jamal Murray being back on the injury report and not being able to create separation on the floor.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a wider look at the Broncos season ant their playoff hopes. What would a win or loss vs the Ravens, next week do to the Broncos playoff possibilities? Would you take a guaranteed 9-8 season from the Broncos or are you willing to risk going for more wins and potentially more losses? We hear from Broncos HC, Sean Payton and his expectations for the Broncos. Today’s “Three Count” includes three different national outlets and their power rankings of the Broncos, an update on the World Series and the Dodgers 3-0 lead, and the ratings for CU and college football across the country. How do the guys feel about Russell Wilson’s success in Pittsburgh? Why could Sean Payton not get this version of Russ while he was in Denver? Is Wilson’s success legitimate or taking advantage of bad competition? Could we see a Broncos and Steelers game in the playoffs?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Avalanche loss on the second night of a back-to-back. After a mediocre performance from Georgiev, how long will the Avs goalie controversy linger into the season? Phil breaks down what he saw from the Broncos running backs this past weekend. We hear from Brandon Stokley and his thoughts on Jaleel McLaughlin. Should Jaleel be the Broncos starting running back? Is it easier for the Broncos offensive line to block for a quicker back like McLaughlin? Travis Hunter has put himself back in the Heisman conversation after missing a bulk of the snaps the previous two weeks. Who is Hunter’s biggest competition for the award? Shedeur Sanders has made a late push for the Heisman trophy, does Shedeur still have an opportunity to be a Heisman finalist? Although the Nuggets finally got in the win column, Zach shares why he is still worried about the way this Nuggets team has looked this season. We hear from Nuggets coach, Michael Malone and his thoughts from the Nuggets hard fought win in Toronto.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil acknowledge the Broncos over performing to this point in the season and look ahead to the Broncos playoff chances. Are the Broncos in a tougher spot with the Ravens coming off a loss? How does a win or loss in Baltimore affect the Broncos playoff projections? Zach shares the early results from his poll question, would Broncos Country take a guaranteed 9-8 season or roll the dice to go for the playoffs or a potential losing season? Zach and Phil debate which side they would take, and we read some texts from the text line. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the Nuggets continuing to be blacked out on different formats of cable and the Broncos not being involved in the Dionte Johnson trade today. Zach shares his theory that the Broncos never had a chance to be in on the Dionte Johnson trade and a beef between the Panthers and Sean Payton. We wrap up the show with Russell Wilson’s success in Pittsburgh. Could we see a Broncos and Steelers matchup in the playoffs?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how great a day of it is for the Broncos and Buffs. Did we see everything we were looking for from Bo Nix? Should the Broncos make a trade at the deadline or even this week to get ahead of the rest of the league? How much stock do the guys put into Bo Nix beating up on a bad team? The Nuggets have found themselves in an uncomfortable position heading into game three of the season and still winless. What has gone wrong for the Nuggets to start the season? Are these fixable things or just who the Nuggets are this season? Just how bad has the Russell Westbrook experiment been for the Nuggets so far? The Buffs have become Bowl eligible after they racked up another win this past Saturday. Zach speaks to all the good things Coach Prime and the Buffs are doing on the field including running the ball, special teams, and competent gameday management. What is the ceiling for this Colorado team?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos dominant win on Sunday over the Panthers. What do the guys make of Bo Nix’s “best game” so far? Is Nix growing by taking more calculated risks? What were the few criticisms Zach had for Nix? Today’s “Three Count” includes a breakout day for tight ends on National Tight Ends Day, Russell Wilson second game with Pittsburgh on MNF tonight, and the Avalanche bouncing back to be above .500. While the Broncos might be buyers at the trade deadline, could they still be sellers as well? Zach shares a report that Baron Browning and Jonathon Cooper could gain interest from teams around the NFL. Do the Broncos have enough depth on defense to stay in the playoff hunt and still gain draft assets?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to audio from Sean Payton’s postgame press conference. Why did Payton seem irritated after a blowout win for the Broncos? What do the guys make of Sean getting into it with Courtland Sutton, after Sutton’s late fumble with a big lead? Phil explains why he wasn’t a fan of the Broncos using trick plays to run up the score on the Panthers. The Colorado Buffaloes are nationally ranked and clinched a bowl appearance with their win on Saturday. Can the Buffs still reach the Big 12 championship? Is it time to be concerned about the Nuggets this season? Is Coach Malone bringing up KCP’s name in press conference a red flag? Zach shares why he doesn’t like the spirit and hunger he’s seeing from the Nuggets players so far this season. Will this Nuggets’ road trip, galvanize the team?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown Bo Nix and the Broncos offense from Sunday’s win over Carolina. Is the game finally slowing down for Bo Nix? Even with Bo Nix’s best game of the season, was there room for growth and more help from his receivers? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the Broncos mump in tight end production, if the Broncos “ran up” the score on Sunday, and the big test for the Broncos defense vs the Ravens next week. Can Shedeur Sanders get himself into the Heisman conversation? We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on the Buffs win, Wester’s new jersey, and more. We wrap up the show with both Zach and Phil handing out their “game balls” to a Buff and Bronco after their big wins over the weekend.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil and Will Petersen. The guys react to last night’s season opener for the Nuggets. While it is only one game the guys voice their concerns for themes they saw from the Nuggets. How was game one of the “Russell Westbrook experience”? Is it a concern the Nuggets are already in need of shooting to compliment Jokic better? Zach compares the current OKC Thunder team to what the Nuggets looked like 2-3 seasons ago. The guys breakdown Audric Estime’s fumbling problem and how the Broncos are treating him with tough love. We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on Cincinnati and an update on Travis Hunter. Will CU be up for the challenge of the Bearcats and their overachieving season? Can Travis Hunter get back in the Heisman conversation if he can remain healthy?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets season opening loss, last night. How disappointed were the guys in Jamal Murray’s performance? Zach walks us through the Russell Westbrook experience. Is Westbrook already shooting too many threes? How can the Nuggets get the most out of Russell Westbrook this season? What do the guys make of Jamal Murray playing minutes with the bench and Russell Westbrook? Today’s “Three Count” includes Sean Payton’s complicated play calls from a former QB’s point of view, a World Series preview, and Tua returning to football this weekend. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss any new information on the Josh Reynolds shooting situation, Bo Nix’s opportunity to have a breakout game, and if the Broncos will go for style points this Sunday.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos game this upcoming Sunday. Do the guys believe the Broncos should blowout their opponent in the Panthers? Zach fills us in on just how bad the Panthers defense has been this season. How can the Broncos get their tight ends more involved? Zach asks which is more likely for the Broncos this Sunday, a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver? The Avalanche have done something that hasn’t been done in the NHL since the 1940’s. Are the Avs back on track after their slow start? Do we have full trust in Annunen in the net after replacing Georgie last week? We hear from Coach Prime on what he tells recruits and what he thinks of Cincinnati. Will we see Coach Prime back in Boulder after his “sons” move on after this season?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets home loss to start the 2024-2025 season. What were the major concerns for the guys? Is Jokic the reason the Nuggets decided to bring in Russell Westbrook? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the Josh Reynolds situation, going into a game where you are heavily favored, and what the identity of this Broncos offense is. Will Vance Joseph be in the running for a head coaching job during the offseason? Chris shares his prediction for the Broncos and Panthers this weekend. We play trivia as a team from questions given to us from the morning show. Can we beat the morning show? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the Buffs and Broncos this weekend. Can both team continue to stay in the mix at a national level?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss their concerns about the Nuggets bench and their reasonable expectations for non-Jokic minutes. Will the Nuggets be as hungry of a team as they were in 2023? DenverSports.com and new host of the Mile High Hoops podcast, Jake Shapiro joins the show to preview the Nuggets season. How do the guys rate the Nuggets offseason moves? Can the Nuggets make up for the loss of KCP in aggregate between Christian Braun and Michale Porter Jr.? Zach, Phil and Jake debate what the Nuggets will need from Jamal Murray this season? Is a poor regular season worth having a fully healthy team come playoff time? Is it fair to ask Jokic to carry the Nuggets to a high seed during the regular while Murray gets to coast till the playoffs? We have breaking news for the Denver Broncos, wide receiver, Josh Reynolds was involved in a shooting, last week. Zach reads from the reporting from 9News and shares all the details from the incident.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the breaking news of a shooting involving Josh Reynolds. Zach shares all the details we have to this point. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to share his insight of the Josh Reynolds situation. We shift gears to Nuggets as they get ready to tip off their season tonight vs the Thunder. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro speaks to the Thunder’s depth and what challenges OKC brings to the Nuggets. How will the Nuggets and Jamal Murray in particular fare with the NBA’s adjustments to the rules with how physical defense can be? Jake gives us his birds eye view of the Nuggets season and his outlook for the whole NBA.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news of Josh Reynolds being involved with a shooting in Denver this past week. Zach shares the details of the shooting and all the updates that are public. We move onto the Nuggets as they kick off their season tonight. Who on the Nuggets will the biggest “x-factor” this season? Can Christian Braun step into KCP’s role and bring 3-point shooting and a defensive intensity? Zach and Phil breakdown the breaking news of the day, as Broncos wide receiver was involved in a shooting a week ago. Reynolds is reportedly ok after the incident and Zach shares from the reporting from 9News.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil do a full preview of the Nuggets and Thunder game tonight. Is Michael Malone on the “hot seat” heading into this season? What ending to the season would result in the firing of Malone? The guys give MPJ his flowers for the accountability he took this off season and the maturity they see in him coming into this season. What is the floor and ceiling for this years edition of the Denver Nuggets? Zach and Phil agree on the Nugget’s ceiling being a championship but don’t see eye to eye on the floor of the team. Will the Nuggets take a different approach to the regular season this season? Which player is Phil most interested to see in tonight’s matchup? We wrap up the show with the guys predictions for Nuggets season opener.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and John Davis cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss if the Broncos will blowout the Panther this upcoming Sunday or are we overlooking Carolina? Dover shares why he is out on the Broncos trading for Cooper Kupp. Phil and John continue their conversation on Kupp, should the Broncos consider bringing in Cooper Kupp? Would Kupp be able to succeed with a rookie quarterback? The guys react to the news that Andy Dalton will not be able to start for the Panthers after his car accident. How does facing Bryce Young change the challenge for the Broncos? Will Sunday be a “stat padding” day for the Broncos defense? Will the Colorado Buffaloes get ranked if they can beat Cincinnati this upcoming weekend? John and Phil speak to the positives of CU and how they are building throughout the season. Should Colorado win-out the rest of their season?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis breakdown Bo Nix’s growth this season. What do the guys want to see from Bo to show growth? Will Bo be able to clean up his footwork problems we’ve seen to this point in the season? How sustainable is Bo Nix’s running game and why John sees it differently than when Tim Tebow relied on his legs. Has Sean Payton put the Broncos offense in a good enough position to be successful? The Avalanche have bounced back after an 0-4 start to win 3 games in a row. Do we have a controversy for the Avs starting goalie position? The guys debate if the Broncos should be buyers at the trade deadline. John advocates to ride with the young talent on the Broncos roster over trying to bring in veterans. Would trading for Cooper Kupp send a message to the Broncos locker room that they are in it to win this season?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis examine the remaining schedule for the Colorado Buffaloes. Has Coach Prime “shut up” the haters with what he’s doing on the field and coaching a good football team? Could the Buffs win out going 10-2, and still miss out on the college football playoffs? Could the attention that Coach Prime brings help the Buffs get into the playoffs as a tie breaker? Do we have a goalie controversy building for the Colorado Avalanche? Will the backup goal tender feel more pressure if he was propelled into the starting role? How will the Broncos defense fare vs a struggling and previously benched QB in Bryce Young? John makes the case that the Broncos have not earned the right to be expected to win big in any NFL game.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis have a heated debate over whether college football or the NFL is better. John makes the case for the NFL and the quarterback play while Phil is on the side of college football. Does the College Football allow the best team to win the championship? Are NFL defenses too good and make the lack of scoring, boring? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Will’s time in Pittsburgh for the Steelers and Jets game. Will gives his thoughts on the college football vs NFL debate. Have the Avalanche officially made a change at goaltender? What’s the latest on Val Nichushkin’s situation with the NHL and when could he be back in an Avs sweater? Is Broncos Country overlooking the Panthers? Should we expect another blowout in favor of the Broncos?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the outlook for the season now that Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets have agreed to a contract extension. Is the Nuggets best still good enough to win a championship? What other teams in the NBA are the biggest threats to the Nuggets? Zach and Phil breakdown Gordon’s new deal and give him his flowers for taking a small discount to stay in Denver and have the opportunity to win another championship. Is Zach concerned about Aaron Gordon’s age by the end of his contract with the Nuggets? We look at the updated odds for the Heisman trophy, is Travis Hunter still in the mix despite missing parts of the last two games? We hear from current Heisman favorite, Ashton Jeanty and his thoughts on himself and Travis Hunter. Zach responds to the morning show and their disappointment in Michael Porter Jr.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if style points should matter in the Broncos game vs the Panthers. Are the Broncos overlooking Carolina in their upcoming game? Phil warns Broncos Country that any team in the NFL can win on any given day and cites examples of when he’s beat teams when they were massive underdogs. Can the Broncos finally have a great game at home? Should the Broncos be interested in trading for Cooper Kupp? Is Kupp on the Broncos timeline and would he help Bo Nix’s growth? Today’s “Three Count” includes a potential Courtland Sutton trade, Lebron and Bronny James taking the court together in an NBA game, and Tua wanting to play football again. Who will be a hotter head coaching candidate at the end of the football season, Vance Joseph or Robert Livingston? Which defensive unit has been more impressive, the Broncos or Buffs?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets and Aaron Gordon’s contract extension. The guys love the extension and believe it keeps the Nuggets championship window open for the next 4 years. How will Gordon age into this new extension and is Zach worried about Gordon losing his athleticism by the end of the deal? Between Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray both receiving contract extensions, which deal has the opportunity to age more poorly by the end of the contracts? We have breaking news of Panthers QB, Andy Dalton being involved in a car accident. The reports are that Dalton is ok and is expected to play, but did the game just become more of a “must win” if the Panthers have to play Bryce Young? We have projections for the Colorado Buffaloes and their bowl game. Are the guys happy with the Buffs projected Bowl or looking for more? Are we in store for Michael Porter Jr.’s best season of his career?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos “most winnable game” on their schedule this season. Is Sunday a “must-win” for the Broncos? Phil warns Broncos Country about assuming a win and how teams can’t show up unprepared to a game and expect to win. How does Bo Nix compare to Drew Lock in his rookie season? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss which defensive coordinator in Colorado will have the best chance to become a head coach, between Vance Joseph or Robert Livingston. Will the Broncos route the Panthers this upcoming weekend or is Broncos Country overlooking Carolina? We wrap up the show with Zach making an announcement about the future of the Mile High Hoops podcast and tonight’s Avalanche game.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Nuggets season as the NBA season starts tomorrow. Will MPJ take a big step forward this season? Zach and Phil praise Coach Prime for CU’s beatdown in Tucson. Zach admits he was wrong about this Buffs team and how good they are on all 3 phases of the game. The Avalanche finally got in the win column after picking up two wins this weekend. Should Avs fans be at ease now? Val Nichushkin is back in Denver and the guys are wondering where Val is living and how he is being held accountable? Could we be seeing the final year of Aaron Gordon in a Denver Nuggets uniform? Zach shares the reports that the Nuggets are interested in paying Gordon a max contract of 4 years and 150 million dollars. Should the Nuggets be willing to pay a max contract to Gordon after just giving Murray a max extension?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil review the Broncos running game from Thursday Night Football. What should the Broncos do with Audric Estime after he fumbled again and now has 2 fumbles on only 9 total carries? Phil shares his thought process about caring for the football and avoiding fumbles. Will Audric Estime get an opportunity to run the football this upcoming week against Carolina? Has Javonte Williams become a “bell cow” running back after receiving the bulk of the carries for the Broncos? The guys debate about what the share of carries should be for the Broncos running back going forward. Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos, CU and CSU’s football teams all being above .500, the biggest takeaways from the weekend in the NFL, and a World Series preview. We finish up the hour with a look back at the wild weekend in College Football and the ratings from the top games.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to CU and Coach Prime’s dominant win in Tucson over Arizona. We hear from Paul Finebaum and Coach Prime. Do the Buffs still have an opportunity to make the college football playoff? What are Shedeur Sanders’ best qualities that will make him a first round QB in the draft? Zach gives Prime his credit for showing love to the backups for Colorado. How do the guys feel about Russell Wilson’s success in Pittsburgh last night? Will it be a bad look if Russell Wilson is able to have success and win in the playoffs with the Steelers? Does Bo Nix give the Broncos a better chance to win than Russell Wilson? Should Wilson have been held to a higher standard with his high paying contract?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Bo Nix and his evolution. Has Bo taken a step forward from last week to this week? Will Bo Nix grow into being a reason the Broncos are winning game instead of the Broncos winning in spite of Bo? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the evolution of Bo Nix, if the Broncos defense is sustainable, and how the Broncos will fare vs greater opponents in Baltimore, Kansas City, and Atlanta. What is the identity of the Broncos offense? Should Broncos Country be thinking about the playoffs? Could we be seeing the final year of Aaron Gordon in Denver? Zach shares the reports that the Nuggets are not willing to pay Gordon 150 million dollars in an extension. Should the Nuggets be willing to pony up for Gordon and keep this Nuggets championship window open? Denver Sports’s Mike Rice joins the show for the last segment where we wrap up with Bo Nix’s growth this season.
How 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the dominant Broncos win in New Orleans. When was the last time the Broncos had a blowout win on the road? Phil discusses how embarrassing it was when he was the Broncos QB, and you know nothing on offense is going to work and relates it to how the Saints feel today. Zach and Phil breakdown Bo Nix’s performance. Will Nix be able to improve on his accuracy and have better footwork going forward? Phil asks if Bo Nix took a step forward or backward in last night’s game. How great has the Broncos defense been this season and particularly, last night, Zach fills us in. Will Vance Joseph get another shot at being a head coach in the NFL after doing a very successful job here in Denver?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil give the Broncos running game their credit after running for 225 yards in last night’s route over the Saints. How rare was the Broncos TNF blowout? How long has it been since the Broncos put up the rushing yards they did last night? Does a young Bo Nix already have a “little prick” in him? Did Bo Nix take a step forward, backward or laterally? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos historic rushing yards in last night’s game, the Colorado Avalanche’s season hanging in the balance tonight, and a review of the Nuggets preseason. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix’s night and how he dealt with the distractions of playing in New Orleans again. Do Sean Payton and New Orleans have bad blood with how Payton left the Saints?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos playoff chances after their win on TNF last night. Which AFC teams should Broncos Country be rooting against this weekend? Zach shares a new projection for the Broncos season win total. Would the guys sign up for a 9-8 season right now or prefer to risk going for a better record? Fox’s Brock Huard joins the show to breakdown the Colorado and Arizona game this Saturday. Brock highlights the highly anticipated matchup between Travis Hunter and “T-Mac” from Arizona. Can Travis Hunter stick in the Heisman race? What should we expect from the Arizona Wildcats? The guys grade Bo Nix’ game, last night. How important was Nix’s ability to not turn the ball over? Can Nix improve his accuracy this season and into the future?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos running game from last night. When will we see a Broncos running back go for 100 yards? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the Broncos dominant win, how Bo Nix played, and grading Riley Moss’s season. Is it too early to be talking about the Broncos making the playoffs? How was Chris’ time different with the Broncos than with the Chargers and Saints? Zach and Phil preview the big game in Tucson for the Colorado Buffaloes. What impressed the guys about the Buffs loss against Kansas State? Are we instore for a top 10 draft pick matchup between T-Mac and Travis Hunter? We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the Buffs this weekend and the Avalanche game as they look to avoid an 0-5 start.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Dover and Cecil’s predictions for tonight’s game. Zach pushes back on Dover and Cecil’s predictions of blowouts for the Broncos tonight. What should the expectations for Bo Nix be tonight? Are in store for a Bo Nix blowout game vs a struggling Saints defense? Phil pleads Bo Nix to run Sean Payton’s offense as designed, stay in the pocket, and get rid of the ball quickly. The Avs fall to 0-4 for the second time in franchise history. Will the Avs be able to overcome the odds and get their season back on track? Phil explains the context behind the Avs loses and why he is less panicked than Zach.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown how the Broncos can flip the switch and have a fast start on offense. Phil shocks Zach with what kind of plays he wants to see on the first drive for the Broncos. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what Bo Nix has to do to have a breakout game, if we will see Greg Dulcich, and how Adric Estime we will see tonight. Today’s “Three Count” includes Lonzo Ball’s return to the NBA, Justin Fields’ sad press conference on the Steelers QB controversy, and the top 10 of ESPN’s top 100 players in the NBA. We hear from Saints head coach, Dennis Allen and his thoughts on the Broncos defense, what Bo Nix brings, and his relationship with Sean Payton. Can Nik Bonnito continue his impressive sack streak?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com Senior Broncos writer, Andrew Mason. Mase discusses the Broncos injury report, the Broncos running game opening up the passing game, and Devaughn Vele. Will the New Orleans crowd have any effect on Bo Nix and the Bronco offense? Will tonight be a Bo Nix breakout game? We look back at Sean Payton’s history of prime-time games. Phil shares a story from the only other time Payton started a rookie QB during a prime-time game but playing for the other team. Zach asks Phil and the listeners, what would qualify as a breakout game for Bo Nix. How many passing yards? How many touchdowns? And how many total points for the Broncos? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss who deserves the blame for the Broncos offensive struggles, the Saints terrible defense, and the Broncos playmakers.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to James Merilatt’s time on the show. Zach shares his concerns about so many people picking the Broncos to blow out the Saints and why when that happens it typically doesn’t go well for the Broncos. Phil dives into the scripted plays for the Broncos and wanting to see Bo Nix get in a rhythm early. Should Sean Payton mix in a trick play during the game? The guys share an update of the Broncos injury report and who we will see and not see for the Broncos tonight. We wrap up the show with Phil and Zach’s predictions for the Broncos on Thursday Night Football tonight. What will Bo Nix’s final stat line look like?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown what the split is for the share of blame between Bo Nix and Sean Payton for the bad Broncos offense. What is the guys sense of urgency for the Avalanche in tonight’s game? Zach asks if in a different scenario could Spencer Rattler have been the quarterback for the Broncos. The Colorado Avalanche have an opportunity to get their first win of the season tonight, how serious would an 0-4 start be for the Avs? The guys react to ESPN’s list of top 100 players in the NBA. Where did Jamal Murray, MPJ and Aaron Gordon rank? Are we being too hard on Jamal Murray? With the top 10 still yet to come out, the guys predict where Jokic will land in the top 10? Do either Zach or Phil think Jokic won’t be the top spot?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown what is in store for the Broncos in New Orleans tomorrow night. The guys list the “green lights” the Broncos have faced in each game this season as the green lights continue with the Saints starting their backup QB. Is tomorrow night a “must win” game for the Broncos playoff hopes? If the Broncos offense struggles again, will Sean Payton relieve himself from play calling duties? Phil takes us through what it’s like playing on a Thursday night off a short week. Today’s “Three Count” includes a potential renovation around Ball Arena, Lonzo Ball returning to basketball tonight, and Brandon McManus signing with the Packers. Zach and Phil react to an NFL mock draft with Shedeur Sanders at the top. Could we also see two top 15 picks go head-to-head this weekend in the Arizona and Colorado college football matchup?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look at how the Broncos loss this past Sunday affect the Broncos playoff probability. What would a loss or win on Thursday do to the Broncos playoff hopes? Zach and Phil each give their predictions for playoff percentages based on a win or loss. The Broncos will face off vs rookie QB, Spencer Rattler on Thursday night. Would Rattler have been a Bronco if Bo Nix wasn’t available when the Broncos drafted? We react to ESPN’s top 100 NBA player rankings. Where did Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. land on the list? Is Murray being disrespected too much with his fall in the rankings from a season ago? Is Michael Porter Jr. in line to have his best season of his career? The Avalanche look to rebound from their slow start to the season tonight as they take on Boston. How desperate should the Avs be in only game 4 of the NHL season?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the challenges the Saints will bring tomorrow night. How will Bo Nix and the Broncos be able to handle playing on a short week? Zach questions why the Broncos are not incorporating more pre-snap motion like the rest of the NFL. Is Sean Payton’s offense “outdated”? Phil states that the Broncos trying to design an offense on a short week, without an identity can be very difficult. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro join the show for the second half of the hour. The guys react to an ESPN mock draft, predicting both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to be the top 2 picks in the NFL draft. Do the guys like the organizations both Buffs are mocked to? We wrap up the show with audio from Travis Hunter and Travis making the case for himself to win the Heisman. Zach shares why Hunter’s most recent quotes rubbed him the wrong way.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talk with Dover. The guys discuss if Bo Nix took a step back or forward in the Broncos loss to the Chargers. Zach is back and deciding who deserves the blame for the Broncos loss. The Avalanche start 0-3 for the first time in 15 years, what is going wrong for the Avs? How can the Avalanche overcome their injuries stay afloat till some of their players rejoin the team? Is all the blame on the goaltender, Georgiev? Are the stars of the Avalanche pressing too much, including Nathan MacKinnon? Has Coach Bednar’s message become stale in the locker room? The Nuggets are having concerns before the regular season has even started. Jamal Murray didn’t play in the second half of the Nuggets most recent preseason game, will Murray’s injuries from a year ago reappear this season?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if Sean Payton should be able to elevate Bo Nix as a rookie. How have other rookie QB’s around the NFL had success while Payton and Nix can’t seem to figure it out? How do the guys split the blame between Sean Payton and Bo Nix? Phil suggests that Sean Payton should hand off play calling. Today’s “Three Count” includes Jerry Jones berating a Dallas radio host, Davante Adams predictably getting traded to the Jets to rejoin Aaron Rodgers, and Amari Cooper heading to Buffalo to join Josh Allen and the Bills. Can Travis Hunter keep his name atop the Heisman race after missing most of last weeks game? Should CU limit Travis’ snaps on one side of the ball to protect him from injury? Zach explains why he was impressed with Colorado’s effort despite losing to Kansas State.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Steelers starting Russell Wilson on Sunday, is the right move. Does Justin Fields and his legs give the Steelers the best chance to win? Could we see Russell Wilson traded to a team looking for a QB after suffering an injury? The guys breakdown Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans. How will Payton and the team deal with the extra distractions of a “homecoming”? We hear directly from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Thursday’s game. The Avalanche have started 0-3 for the first time in 15 years, is this a sign of things to come or just a slow start? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the Avalanche performance from last night. Is it Bednar’s fault the Avs stars and goaltenders are struggling? We finish up the hour with Zach and Phil discussing the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray missing the second half of the most recent preseason game. Should we be worried about Jamal Murray’s health going forward?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix and the Broncos performance from Sunday’s loss to the Chargers. Phil explains why he thinks Bo Nix and the Broncos offense actually got better this past weekend. The guys decide which members of the Broncos deserve how much of the blame for the loss. DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the possibility of Russell Wilson starting for the Steelers and if Wilson could be traded to another team before the NFL’s trade deadline. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned today in Denver sports. Travis Hunter will play in Tucson next Saturday, are his Heisman hopes still alive? Will shares his thoughts on the Avs, their defense and his concern level.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys question why the Broncos have has such slow starts to games on offense. Will the locker room lose confidence in Sean Payton if this continues? Does Sean Payton need someone in the building to keep him accountable and have checks and balances throughout the organization? Phil questions what the identity of the Broncos offense is. What do the guys make of Pat Surtain’s concussion and missed time during the game on Sunday? Will we see Surtain return to play on Thursday vs the Saints on a short week? Will shares the other Broncos listed on the injury report after practice today. We review the Colorado Buffaloes thriller in Boulder on Saturday. How impressed were the guys with Shedeur Sanders overcoming the injuries to the Buffs wide receivers? Is the Buffs defense better without Shiloh Sanders?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a deep dive into Bo Nix’s performance yesterday. Who is more to blame, Sean Payton or Bo Nix? How much of Bo Nix’s stats came in “garbage time” and how real is his 216 passing yards? Why isn’t Devaughn Vele getting involved more and earlier in the game? Was yesterday a step forward, backward or lateral for Bo Nix? Today’s “Three Count” includes Carmello Anthony back in Colorado and on the sidelines for the CU and Kansas State game on Saturday night, Lonzo Ball is set to return to basketball this week and how that effects Gabe Landeskog’s timeline to return, and the AT&T twitter account blurring out the score on their tweet of the stadium. We give you an extra topic for the “Three Count” with the New York sports marathon today of seven New York based teams in action today. Phil breaks down the Broncos running game from yesterday. What happened to the momentum the running backs were building the past two weeks?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a lap around the weekend in the NFL. Which games effected the Broncos playoff chances? How did rookies Drake Maye and Spencer Rattler look in their debuts? Is the NFC North the best division we have seen in the NFL in a long time? We react to the Avs falling to 0-2 to start the season. How big of a concern is the Avs goal tending after allowing 14 goals through 2 games? Where should the panic level be at for the Avalanche? We hear from Avs coach Jared Bednar and his thoughts that everyone needs to relax. Phil and Will circle back to the Broncos loss on Sunday. Where has their home field advantage gone this season? We finish up the hour with a conversation on the Colorado Buffaloes. Did Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock rise after competing with a top 20 team without 3 of his top wide receivers? Should pass interference have been called on Shedeur’s final throw?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen breakdown Bo Nix and the Broncos game from yesterday. Was most of Bo Nix’s positives during “garbage time” where the Chargers are as incentive to stop the Broncos offense? Phil makes the case for Bo Nix showing flashes during yesterday’s game. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the offensive weapons around Bo Nix, Sean Payton’s play calling ability, and Patrick Surtain’s absence. Has Sean Payton lost trust in Javonte Williams after his fumble on Sunday? What needs to happen for the Broncos to pull off a win in New Orleans on Thursday? We pivot to the Avalanche and their struggles to start the season. How long can the Avs continue to have goalkeeper Georgiev in the net? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thought that the Avs need to relax and not press this early in the season. We wrap up the show with some roster moves the Broncos have made today after the Broncos released their injury report. What are the chances we see Pat Surtain play on Thursday?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos wide receivers after an injury to Josh Reynolds will hold him out of the game this weekend. Is Sunday a must win for the Broncos to be considered a legit playoff contender? Phil claims the Broncos are the second-best defense in the NFL. What is on the horizon for the Buffs can pull off an upset vs Kansas State, do they turn into the favorite in the Big 12? How will CU fare against Kansas State’s running attack? The guys break down the drama surrounding a Mikko Rantanen contract extension.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a deep dive into the Broncos game this weekend. What is the gameplan for the Broncos to continue their winning streak? How can the Broncos overcome their injuries this week? The guys debate if Sean Payton is listening to the media and the narratives around the Broncos too much. Will the phone be ringing with opportunities for Coach Prime if he can find a way to win this weekend? How important is beating Jim Harbaugh for Sean Payton? Did the Broncos originally want Harbaugh over Payton? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the Broncos injury report, the Broncos winnable game going forward, and the interaction between Sean Payton and Bo Nix.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen discuss the Broncos pass rushers. Could we see the Broncos have three players collect 10+ sacks this season? When will we see a Jonahtan Cooper and Broncos contract extension? Is Cooper extra motivated to get a deal done since he was an undrafted player? We take a look around the NFL and some specific games that could directly impact the Broncos playoff chances. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss the rolling Colorado Buffaloes, what happens if the Buffs win on Saturday, and the Kansas State running game. Are the Buffs ready for a big-time game with high stakes on the line? Will the game be more of a defensive game than most are expecting? We finish up the hour with a conversation on the Avalanche and the rumors surrounding a Mikko Rantanen contract extension.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen debate which team a win would mean for between the Buffs and the Broncos. Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss if the Broncos game vs the Chargers is a must win, who the Broncos need to look out for from the Chargers defense, and if Justin Herbert is a top 10 quarterback in the NFL. Phil shares the story of how he heard he was going to be the starting quarterback for the Broncos for a game. How likely are either Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson to get traded this season to a team that is in need of a quality QB? How much could the Broncos get in return for one of their backup quarterbacks? We wrap up the show with Phil and Will making their predictions for the Buffaloes and the Broncos. Can both teams win like they did two weekends ago?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys breakdown the Avs disappointing start to the season in game 1. How worried should Denver fans be after just one game? Zach and Phil do a full recap of the Avs game and list what their biggest questions are for the team. Zach shares a report of the Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen not being open to a contract extension during the season, which would result in Mikko being a free agent at the end of the season. Could this year be Mikko’s final season in Denver? Would it be smart for the Avalanche to trade Rantanen, so they don’t lose him for nothing at the end of the season? We shift to the Broncos and Vance Joseph’s defense. Is Joseph a prime candidate for the NFL’s assistant of the year?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate who has had a more surprising start to their season, the Buffs or the Broncos? Should we give the Broncos extra credit for being 3-2 during a “rebuilding” year? Are the expectations higher for the Buffaloes because of their two stars and probable future first round picks? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Broncos wake of terror they are leaving behind them and a new company offering high school athletes upfront money for their future NIL earnings. What is ESPN’s basketball power index saying about the Nuggets? The guys dive into the Nuggets probability of reaching the NBA Finals.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the CU Buffs game this Saturday as they host Kansas State. What did Coach Prime have to say about facing his old player in Dylan Edwards? Will Kansas State continue their struggles coming out of a bye week? The Avs goaltender struggled in their season opener, how big of a question will Georgiev be for the Avalanche this season? Could we see Vance Joseph be honored with the NFL’s assistant of the year? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss the looming Mikko Rantanen and Avalanche contract extension, will the two sides get a deal done? Phil disagrees with James’ take that this weekend’s CU game is the biggest game in Colorado football in a decade.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which team between the Buffs and Broncos have surprised the guys more. Both the Buffs and Broncos had the same win total going into the season and are on pace to exceed their expectations. Which coach has surprised Zach and Phil more? We give credit to Coach Prime and how he talked about Dylan Edwards after Edwards left the program last offseason. Will Petersen, of DenverSports.com, joins the show to discuss the Avalanche goaltender, Nathan MacKinnon’s effort, and a potential Mikko Rantanen contract extension. We wrap up the show with more details of the report of Mikko Rantanen and his agent shutting down contract extension talks with the Avs.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss Colorado football and the importance of Saturday’s game vs Kansas State. What is on the table for CU if they can pull off a win? Zach and Phil question when the Broncos will get production from their tight ends? Phil wants to see the Broncos make a trade for a veteran tight end in Mark Andrews. Will the Broncos be willing to give up draft assets for a tight end? We are hours away from the puck dropping on the Avalanche season, what are the guys expecting from the Avs tonight? What stuck out to the guys when Avs GM addressed Val Nichushkin? Zach and Phil react to the NBA’s GM survey. Where did Jokic rank among the best centers in the NBA? How many votes did the Nuggets get for predictions to win the title? Where did Jokic rank among players to win MVP?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question why Marvin Mims is not getting used more for the Broncos. After a season where Sean Payton said he wanted to utilize Mims more, why has Mims’ touches not gone up? How can the Broncos be more creative and design plays to get the ball in Mims hands? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Jim Harbaugh and the Broncos running game. Today’s “Three Count” includes would the guys prefer Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh and the NFLPA wanting reporters out of the locker room. The guys preview Colorado’s football game as they head into their biggest game in the Coach Prime era. How did Deion Sanders spend his time during the bye week? Zach tries to create some controversy around Deion leaving town before Phil shuts it down.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil assess the Broncos tight end production. How can the Broncos jump start the position? Could we see the Broncos trade for a veteran tight end like Mark Andrews? We have breaking news as Spencer Rattler has been named the starting quarterback for the Saints while Derek Carr is injured. What do the guys make of a rookie QB most likely facing the Broncos in 2 weeks? Zach thinks that the Broncos might have been interested in Spencer Rattler had Bo Nix been off the board when the Broncos drafted. Pat Surtain was honored with AFC Defensive Player of the week, making him the 5th Bronco to be named the award multiple times. The guys react to the NBA’s GM survey. What are the biggest questions around the Nuggets as they look for a bounce back season?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate what the Broncos should sign Jonathan Cooper for if they extend him during the season. Zach and Cecil go down memory lane and their experiences calling into the Jim Rome show back in the day. Bo Nix was ranked as the 32nd quarterback from a major media outlet, is Nix deserving of being the worst starting QB in the NFL? Are the Broncos and Raiders still a rivalry? Why are we seeing rivalries in the NFL going away? Have the Broncos been a more dysfunctional franchise than the Raiders over the past decade? The Nuggets will tip off their preseason in Abu Dhabi tomorrow at 10am, what are the guys looking for in the Nuggets first action of the season? Can Payton Watson take a leap this year?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos defense and who makes up this top 5 defense. Zach gives the background of how each starter on the Broncos defense got to Denver whether it was free agency or the draft. How much should the Broncos be willing to pay Jonathon Cooper to sign an extension in Denver? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Nuggets starting preseason tomorrow morning in Abu Dhabi, Jamal Murray’s “sleeve”, Travis Hunter basketball highlights, and the MLB playoffs. Where does Greg Dulcich rank among NFL TE’s? Zach and Phil react to the shockingly low production that Dulcich had provided this season. How can Sean Payton and the Broncos get more out of their tight end room?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the upcoming Colorado and Kansas State game ranks in the recent history of CU games. Is this actually the biggest game for Colorado since the 2016 team featuring our own Phillip Lindsay? Bo Nix was ranked as the 32nd quarterback according to a major media outlet, do Zach and Phil agree? Does Nix get extra credit for limiting his turnovers the last two weeks? We hear from Bo Nix on his performance from last week. Zach challenges Payton Watson to be his best self this season and continue to keep the main part of his game, the main thing.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the idea of the Broncos trading for a playmaker. Should the Broncos trade away assets for Tee Higgins, Kyle Pitts, or Davante Adams? The guys hand out their “progress report” for the Broncos defense and break it down by position group. Zach brings up a stat for the Broncos defense that is reminiscent of the 2015 Broncos defense. Will we see either ESPN’s College Gameday or Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff in Boulder in two weeks when Colorado hosts Kansas State? Where does CU’s matchup rank among the biggest matchups in college football that weekend?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “progress reports” for the Broncos coaching staff. How can Sean Payton jump start this Broncos offense and get them out of the bottom 5 in most offensive categories? Does Sean Payton get credit for a successful special teams and defense? Is Sean Payton’s offense outdated, like Bill Barnwell suggest? Or is it the lack of experience by the players in his system? Today’s “Three Count” includes a potential wild scenario in college football at the end of the season, the Nuggets landed in Abu Dhabi, and the Broncos re-debuting their 70’s throwback jerseys this weekend vs the Raiders. We hear from Avs GM, Chris McFarland, on Gabe Landeskog’s rehab. When will Landeskog return to Avalanche practice? How much do the Avs take from Lonzo Ball and the Bulls going through the same injury? Can the Avalanche win a Stanley Cup without their captain?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Javonte Williams performance on Sunday and ask if he is “back”. Was Sean Payton not setting up Williams for success or did Javonte need more time to get back to being fully healthy? Is Sean Payton not giving his defensive coordinator enough credit for carrying the Broncos to wins the past two weeks? Where would Audric Estime fit into the Broncos running back room if he was healthy? Would Javonte Williams continue to get opportunities if Estime was healthy? We have breaking news about a former Bronco and fan favorite as well as an update on AFC west foe, Davante Adams and the Raiders. Has Davante Adams played his last down with the Raiders?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a look at the Broncos offense through 4 games and hand out their progress reports. What grade did the guys give Bo Nix, the offensive line, the running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends? Is anyone on the offense not failing? Today’s “Three Count” includes Raider’s HC Antonio Pierce liking a social media post about Davante Adams, viewership from the weekend of college football and the CU/UCF game, and Lonzo Ball returning to the NBA after suffering the same injury as Avs Gabe Landeskog. We finish up the hour with Zach asking if Sean Payton messed up by cutting Tim Patrick. Would Patrick be an asset to this struggling Broncos offense?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys reevaluate their expectations for CU after the Buffs impressive win in Orlando. Is the upcoming CU and Kansas State game the biggest football game in Colorado in a decade? Zach gives Phil his flowers for picking both CU and the Broncos to win as underdogs this past weekend. How big of a factor was the rain for Bo Nix and the Broncos offense? The Broncos are putting the D in Denver after the last two weeks. The guys credit Sean Payton for his “young and hungry” defense. Will Broncos defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph get another shot at being a head coach? We recap the Colorado win over UCF, Zach raises his hand and admits how wrong he was about this game. Will Cu be able to stick with the run and have a balanced offense going forward?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos win over the Jets. Phil shares a hilarious story about how he scored his first TD at Colorado and Zach throws the challenge flag on the story. We examine Bo Nix’s performance from yesterday. Was the weather to blame or should the Broncos offense have played better? Is the lack of offensive completions on Nix or the Broncos receivers? The guys give praise to Javonte Wiliams after he played his best game in years. Today’s “Three Count” includes a health update for Broncos RB Tyler Badie, Tom Brady firing back at teammates saying it wasn’t fun playing with him, and the Rockies miraculously finishing in the top half of the MLB in attendance. Are we seeing CU become the biggest story in college football again this season? Where should Travis Hunter rank among Heisman trophy hopefuls?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and James Merilatt. The guys discuss if Dick Monfort should get more credit after the scene in Oakland yesterday, seeing Oakland lose their baseball team. Zach and Phil preview the QB matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix. We hear from Bo Nix and Sean Payton on what Aaron Rodgers brings to the table and the tough matchup. Phil explains how QB’s like Rodgers has complete control of the offense and the special plays he can go to at any time during the game. How much stock do the guys put into a veteran heavy team like UCF, especially at the offensive line? We hear from Coach Prime and his thoughts on what challenges UCF brings and trying to slow down their ground game. Could we be seeing the top 2 players at the same position on the field for the Broncos and Jets? Will Pat Surtain be able to limit Garrett Wilson on Sunday?
The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys breakdown the sights and sounds from Nuggets media day, today. Who were the “winners” and “losers” for the Nuggets? Do the guys take issue with Jamal Murray’s surly attitude? The guys react to the news that about half of the Nuggets games will be available on cable tv. Should fans be happy with this progress or wanting more? We hear from Jets HC, Robert Saleh, and his thoughts on Bo Nix. Zach asks the question, would we rather have Bo Nix have his best game yet, in a loss or Nix take a step back, in a win? We preview the CU and UCF game this upcoming Saturday. Will the Buffs explosive offensive be able to take advantage of the UCF secondary? How will the Buffs from Florida play in their “homecoming”?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into today’s Nuggets media day. Can the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic win another title and cement Jokic as an NBA all-time great? Who will the 5th starter be for the Nuggets and is it actually an “open competition”? Will Peyton Watson take a leap and be a key rotational player this season? Today’s “Three Count” includes Jarrett Stidham’s ranking among back-up quarterbacks in the NFL, Richard Sherman taking a shot at Travis Hunter as a wide receiver, and Broncos legend John Elway on the Masked Singer. DenverSports.com’s Andrew Mason joins the show live from West Virginia to discuss the significance of Alex Singleton’s injury, who will step into Singleton's starting position, and Javonte Williams’ role this upcoming weekend.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the upcoming Broncos and Jets game. Are the Jets overlooking a 1-2 Broncos team? We hear from Coach Prime on his “homecoming” to Florida, Gus Malzahn, and CU’s game in Orlando this weekend. Will CU be able to take advantage of a poor UCF secondary? Why did Shedeur Sanders choose to go to Jackson State over other offers like Auburn? Zach makes the case why Denver should actually be thankful for the Rockies owner, Dick Monfort, especially on a day like today where we see the final game for the Oakland A’s. We hear from Jets’ head coach, Robert Saleh and his thoughts on Bo Nix. What chances are the guys giving the Broncos to go into New York and get a win? Zach asks the question, what would Broncos fans rather see, a great Bo Nix game in a loss or Nix takes a step back the Broncos win an ugly game?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro. Jake relays what he saw and heard from Nuggets media day, today. Why was Jamal Murray in a bad mood after receiving a massive contract extension from the Nuggets? Can Julian Strawther be a rotational piece for the Nuggets this season? How do the guys feel about Coach Malone describing Russell Westbrook as a better shooter than many think? What do we make of Coach Malone’s comments on the dynamic between the front office and Michael Malone? Zach and Phil react to the news of Denver residents getting more access to watch the Nuggets and Avalanche. Should Denver fans be happy with the progress or still be wanting to watch all the Nuggets games on cable television? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned today in Denver sports.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys discuss the Nuggets playoff rotation and if Russell Westbrook will be able to prove himself come playoff time. Will Dario Saric be a bigger impact than most are expecting? The guys react to the news of Alex Singleton being ruled out for the season after an ACL injury. How big of a loss is he to the Broncos defense? Phil shares a story from the time he tore his ACL and how he came back from his injury. We preview CU and UCF game this weekend. Are the undefeated Knights the real deal? Will UCF’s impressive run game continue to run well vs CU? Will CU be able to take advantage of a leaky pass defense from UCF?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the news of Alex Singleton’s season ending injury. Although not the best player on the Broncos defense, is Singleton the most important player on their defense? We shift to the Jets and Broncos game. Is there still bad blood between the Jets and Nathaniel Hackett and Sean Payton? We look back at Sean Payton’s quotes from a year ago, trashing Hackett’s time in Denver. Today’s “Three Count” includes a wild NIL story coking out of UNLV and their starting QB, Wil Lutz winning AFC special teams player of the week, and Riley Moss being rated the highest graded cornerback in the NFL from week 3. The two guys that Zach and Phil called out to step up this past weekend, followed through and had great games. Has Surtain still impressed despite the penalties he’s accumulated?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recount Phil’s torn ACL from high school and how it compares to Alex Singleton’s injury. How big of a loss is Singleton to the Broncos defense and will the replacements be able to step in a continue with the Broncos dominant defense? The guys dive into the NIL story sweeping the nation. Is this the first of many NIL, University and player disputes? We have a resolution to the Tyler Badie, name pronunciation saga. Zach and Phil discuss two Broncos defenders topping the PFF charts in week 3. Can Riley Moss continue his high level of play? DenverSports.com’s Cecil Lammey, joins the show live from West Virginia to breakdown the importance of the Alex Singleton injury, Riley Moss grade from PFF, and how the Broncos can stop Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense. Who will be the Broncos starting running back in New York?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the “beef” between the Broncos and Jets. Is there any lingering bad blood between Sean Payton and Nathaniel Hackett? Will Aaron Rodgers run up the score on the Broncos if he gets the chance? Who has the more difficult task this weekend, the Broncos winning in New York or the Buffs winning in Orlando? We preview the Colorado and Central Florida game this weekend. Will the weather factor into the game? Will Cu be able to exploit UCF’s poor passing defense? John Davis joins the program to wrap up the show with reaction to Alex Singleton’s injury and the Broncos depth to over his injury.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and James Merilatt. That guys discuss the almost moments in Denver sports including the Nuggets game 7 last year, the Avs falling to the Golden Knights and the Ravens miracle hail marry. Are the guys giving the Cu Buffs a chance in Orlando this upcoming weekend? Zach and Phil react to Travis Hunter not shooting up the Heisman odds board. Has the Heisman Trophy become too much of a quarterback award? Jason Tatum came out and said he knew the Celtics won the title after the Nuggets lost to Minnesota. Does this make the Nuggets loss in Game 7 even worse, knowing the eventual champion was worried about the Nuggets? What did Coach Prime have to say after CU’s big win last Saturday?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dove into the Broncos. How much stock do the guys put into the Broncos win in Tampa Bay? Did Sean Payton need this win to regain his confidence in himself? Phil explains why he was impressed with Sean and Bo’s 2-minute offense and how that will factor in later in the season. When will Bo Nix finally have his first NFL touchdown pass and can they win without it? Today’s “Three Count” includes Von Miller returning to his old form, the Avs signing Logan O’Connor to a long-term extension, and Brett Favre being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We react to Charlie Blackmon announced retirement and press conference from today. The guys speak to how special it was for Blackmon to spend his entire career in Denver, with one team and how rare that is in today’s sports landscape.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil review the unlikely and improbable win for the Buffs, last weekend. How did the Buffs overcome a 99.3%-win probability for the Baylor Bears? While Zach is still out on Coach Prime, we hear from ESPN’s Paul Finebaum who apparently is “in” on the Buffs. Has Deion become a better coach, year over year? Will the Dolphins be calling the Broncos about acquiring one of their back-up quarterbacks? Should the Broncos be willing to trade Zach Wilson for the right price? It’s a “hot take Tuesday” Zach and Phil share their hot takes and react to some from the text line. Has the NFL become “boring” and is college football a better product to watch? We give Charlie Blackmon his flowers after he held his retirement press conference today. Will Charlie shave his iconic beard after retirement and will his walk-up song go down in Colorado sports history?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss how the Broncos win from last Sunday only makes next week’s game even more important. Did Sean Payton need the win over Tampa Bay to regain his confidence as a play caller? Zach explains why he was impressed with Sean’s aggressive approach in the game from taking the ball on offense first to pushing the ball down field. Did Sean Payton and the coaching staff “paint the perfect picture” to put Bo Nix in a situation to be successful? Will Petersen, of DenverSports.com, joins the show for the last half of the hour. The guys discuss the Broncos playoff chances with a struggling AFC to start the season. Why is Travis Hunter still a Heisman longshot after such an impressive start to his season? Has the Heisman trophy become too much of a quarterback award? We react to Jason Tatum’s comments on when he knew the Celtics won the NBA title last season.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil Lammey. The guys discuss the miracle at Folsom Field and if Colorado can continue their momentum. Was this Coach Prime’s “signature win”? The guys react to the Broncos big upset win in Tampa Bay. How encouraged are Zach and Phil by this dominating performance from the Broncos offense and defense? Phil explains why Nix was able to look so comfortable in the pocket and with the play calling. We turn to the 3-1 Buffs after they won a thriller in Boulder. Zach shares what he liked from Prime in the post-game press conference. How can the Buffs offense keep Shedeur Sanders cleaner? Can the Buffs get back to a quicker passing game that they showed against TCU a year ago? How real are the 3-1 Buffs?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are reacting on a “Victory Monday”. The first time since November 2021, that both the Broncos and Buffs won on the same weekend. Could Zach Allen be an all-pro this season? Does Vance Joseph deserve more credit for how this Broncos defense has started? What are the guys thoughts on Bo Nix’s third game? How surprising has Bo’s running game been and will he be able to continue picking up yards on the ground? Today’s “Three Count” includes Justin Simmons intercepting Patrick Mahomes again, Peyton Manning in full University of Tennessee uniform at the Morgan Wallen concert, and CU being featured on Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff next weekend. Zach asks if Sean Payton needs to make a change at the starting running back position. Is Javonte Williams “washed up”?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on who should be the Broncos starting running back going forward. Has McLaughlin or Badie earned an opportunity to fill the role? Are there any good answers that are currently on the Broncos roster? We take a lap around the NFL and breakdown the wild weekend for the Ravens, Eagles, Panthers, Vikings and more. We return to the Broncos and their impressive defensive effort vs Tampa Bay. How real is this Broncos defense? We finally had safety Brandon Jones pop, Zach Allen continued to get pressure consistently, and Riley Moss is improving week over week. We finish up the hour with a discussion on CU and their improbable win. Will we see Travis Hunter in New York for the Heisman trophy ceremony? Should the fans at Folsom have rushed the field after a thrilling win?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dissect the Broncos dominating win over the Buccaneers. What impressed the guys about Bo Nix’s performance? How was Nix able to get all his receivers involved in the passing game? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer, joins the show to discuss Bo Nix building confidence after facing two top defenses, Sean Payton still learning Bo Nix, and the Broncos running game. How can Sean Payton still use Javonte in a different role? Should Jaleel McLaughlin or Tyler Badie step into the Broncos starting running back role? We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned this weekend from the Buffs and Broncos.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil Lammey. The guys are on the road today and previewing the Broncos as they look for their first win in Tampa Bay this Sunday. Zach and Phil reminisce on the Broncos history against Baker Mayfield. We preview the Buffs as they enter Big 12 play tomorrow. Who are the Baylor Bears and what are their strengths and weaknesses? Will the Buffs be able to overcome Baylor’s great pass defense? We hear from Todd Bowles and his thoughts on the Broncos, Bo Nix and Sean Payton.
Zach and Phil are on the road at The Old Man Bar in Broomfield. In hour 2 of The Drive, the guys share which Bronco on offense needs to step up the most. Mike Klis, our 9News Broncos insider, joins the show to discuss Courtland Sutton and Bo Nix chemistry, Sean Payton’s play calling and reflecting on Bo Nix winning the starting QB job. Today’s “Three Count” includes MLB history from Shohei Ohtani, the rookie QB’s struggling, and the Jets beating up on the Patriots on Thursday Night Football. We finish up the hour with the Broncos defensive matchups this Sunday. Will Pat Surtain be able to contain Mike Evans? Will Zach Allen be able to feast on an injured Buccaneers offensive line?
Zach and Phil are on the road at The Old Man Bar in Broomfield. In hour 3 of The Drive, the guys preview NFL games around the country. Who are Zach and Phil picking to win? Baker Mayfield will face against the Broncos for the 4th time in his career. What do his previous matchups tell us about how this weekend will go? Phil recalls his matchups vs Baker. We play “Phil in the black” with Phill. The CU Buffs will win their first Big 12 game if \_\_\_\_\_? Will Colorado be able to protect Shedeur long enough to find his receivers? If the weather turns, will CU be able to rely on their run game? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt, joins the show. Zach asks what is on the line for the Broncos this weekend. Will the Broncos turn into “an easy win” on other team’s schedules? Could Bo Nix get benched if the offense doesn’t turn it around?
Zach and Phil are on the road at The Old Man Bar in Broomfield. In hour 4 of The Drive, the guys breakdown which Bronco needs to step up on defense. Former Broncos Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr., joins the show to discuss who will be covering Chris Godwin, Baker Mayfield’s ability to run the ball in big moments, and how Nix will match up with Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles. The Colorado Buffaloes start their Big 12 campaign tomorrow, Zach and Phil fill you in on everything you need to know about the Baylor Bears and how they match up with CU. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for both the CU Buffs and Denver Broncos.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Josh Dover. The guys discuss the upcoming Nuggets and Avalanche seasons. Which team are the guys more confident in? Will the Nuggets be willing to go into he second apron for an Aaron Gordon extension? We dive into the Broncos week 3 opponent, who are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how healthy will they be? The CU Buffs start their conference play this weekend, what are the keys for the Buffs starting off 1-0 in the Big 12? Zach and Phil react to Avalanche coach, Jared Bednar’s comments from Avs media day yesterday. How will the team welcome back Val Nichushkin back into the locker room? Will there be another slip up from Val?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil analyze the shift in NFL play calling and the success that teams are having, running the ball. DenverSports.com editor, James Merilatt joins the show to discuss the mis-hirings of the Broncos the past decade. How would the Broncos look with Kyle Shanahan at the helm? Today’s “Three Count” includes a worse NFL situation then the Denver Broncos, previewing the Patriots and Jets game tonight, and who would you rather draft, Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter? Zach asks the question, could the Broncos use a guy like Jerry Jeudy this season? Would he be able to help take coverages away from Sutton and the other wide receivers?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon and coach, Jared Bednar discussing Gabe Landeskog. We have a rough timeline of when Landeskog will return. We down a rabbit hole of athletes to miss multiple years and then come back to play, can Landeskog be the next example? Zach and Phil preview the Broncos opponent this weekend, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who are these Bucs and Baker Mayfield? The injuries are piling up for Tampa Bay, will the Broncos be able to take advantage of an injured Bucs team? How are we feeling about the Buffs as they enter Big 12 play this weekend? Is Coach Prime feeling encouraged by a strong offensive line performance against CSU? We finish up the hour with how the Avalanche can become a multiple time champion with this core and if it rides on Val Nichushkin being available.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. What improvements are the guys looking for in week 3? How can the Broncos lean into the trend around the NFL of running the ball against these deep defensive looks? The guys react to ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s suggestion that the NFL should outlaw 2 deep safeties. DenverSports.com’s Andrew Mason joins the show live after an afternoon in the Broncos locker room to discuss what he learned today, the Broncos running game, and much more. Will the Broncos offense lean into going up tempo? We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned today. When are we expecting a Gabe Landeskog return?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys discuss the upcoming Nuggets and Avalanche seasons that both begin in less than a month. Outside of Bo Nix and Sean Payton, which Broncos have been the biggest letdown? Can Quinn Meinerz and Pat Surtain prove they are worth the top-notch contracts they signed this off season? We are seeing something in Colorado sports that we’ve never seen before and probably won’t ever see again. How long can Travis Hunter keep up being so dominant on both sides of the football? Will Hunter play on both sides of the ball at the next level? Zach and Phil take a look at the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame class, which players with a Broncos connection are on the list and what are their chances of being inducted next fall?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to an article detailing the New Orleans Saints simplifying their offense after the departure of Sean Payton. Is Payton’s offense too complicated and too wordy for the young players of the Broncos? How can Payton simplify his own offense whether it’s running the ball more or using less personnel groups from play to play? Today’s “Three Count” includes Shedeur Sanders explaining the postgame non-handshake with CSU’s quarterback, Bud Black becoming the Rockies all time win leader, and a Woj bomb of Adrian Wojnarowski retiring from ESPN to become a college basketball GM. CU’s conference opener on Saturday could be a wet one, or maybe not according to Coach Sanders.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Avalanche season as today is media day for the team. Will hear about Val Nichushkin and how will the Avs locker room welcome him back? Will we get an update and more accurate timeline on Gabe Landeskog’s injury? The guys share who on the Broncos have been a pleasant surprise to them. Will the Broncos defense be able to continue their strong play? We turn to the CU Buffs and the amazing season Travis Hunter is having. Will Hunter be in New York for the Heisman trophy ceremony? How long will Hunter be able to play both ways? Could he do it at the next level, in the NFL? We take a look at the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees with connections to the Broncos. Which Bronco will be the next member of the Hall of Fame?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil assess the Broncos offense through two games. Zach lists the many reasons why the Broncos have come out the gate slow. Sports Illustrated’s, Albert Breer, details the complicated nature of Sean Payton’s offense and wordy play calling. What can Sean do to make the offense more digestible for his rookie QB and young offense? Will Petersen of DenverSports.com joins the show live after Avalanche media day. Will shares what he heard about Val Nishushkin rejoining the team, an update on Gabe Landeskog’s health and Nathan MacKinnon’s focus after receiving the Hart Trophy and Lindsay Award. We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil each learned today in Colorado sports.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys discuss the Broncos chances of making the playoffs and reminisce on teams to start slow out of the gate and still make the playoffs. How can the Broncos fix their penalty problem? Is it concerning that Pat Surtain has been flagged an excessive amount to start the year? With Baron Browning and Mike McGlinchy going down early, will the Broncos depth be able to step up? Will the Broncos be able to repeat their injury luck from a season ago? Zach and Phil react to CBS Sports ranking Nugget’s coach Michael Malone being ranked in the “middle of the road” tier. Is Malone a great coach or just Nikola Jokic’s coach?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix’s struggles to start the season. What is the root cause? The guys look back at the way the Broncos treated training camp and Nix not getting the bulk of the reps. Was Nix too risk adverse in preseason to the point he didn’t get to practice throwing the ball down the field? Did Sean Payton add too pressure to Bo Nix by bragging to the national media? Today’s “Three Count” includes the viewership of the Rocky Mountain Showdown, the University of Tennessee adding a “talent fee” to their ticket prices to give it to players, and Air Force potentially on the move to join the American Athletic Conference. The former 1st overall pick from a year ago has been benched in Carolina, is it Bryce Young’s fault or the Panthers organization? Could Denver be the next “toxic” team for quarterbacks to avoid?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their hot takes for “Hot Take Tuesday”. Will Sean Payton have a new quarterback rehab project next season? Will the Broncos have a running back rush for 100 yards in a game? How can the Broncos limit their penalties after a flood of them in the first two weeks? Are the guys disappointed in Pat Surtain’s start to the year, racking up 5 penalty flags? Are the Broncos due for a more injury prone season after having one of the healthiest teams in the NFL just a year ago? CBS Sports ranked Nugget’s coach, Michael Malone as the 15th ranked coach in the NBA. Will this add extra motivation to Malone this season? What does Coach Malone have to do to be considered a better coach around the country?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil assess Bo Nix’s start to the season. Were the guys expecting better from Bo even though he’s a rookie? How can Sean Payton be more creative with limited weapons and a limited ability to run the ball? We resist Zach and Mark Schlereth’s beef over Bo Nix’s reps during training camp. Did Zach end up being correct in saying Nix should have had more reps off the rip over splitting with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson? Did Sean Payton’s national media hype create too many expectations for Bo Nix? How will Colorado fare in the new Big 12 this season? Is Baylor a must win for the Buffs? We wrap up the show with CU’s declining interest based on the viewership numbers from last weekend, Bryce Young getting benched in Carolina, and Air Force potentially changing conferences.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys recap the Rocky Mountain Showdown and the trash talk between CU and CSU. Who are the guys pointing the finger at for the Broncos loss on Sunday? Is this “rock bottom” for the Broncos? We react to the Broncos disappointing game over the weekend. How can the Broncos be better in the redzone and turn their possessions into touchdowns? Zach explains why he thinks CSU embarrassed themselves this weekend. Is CU’s defense turning it around with how they are playing the last 6 quarters of football? Is the CU hype train back? Even though CU rolled to victory, what do the Buffs need to improve before heading into conference play?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question why Coach Prime and the CU Buffs were throwing the football late in the game. Was trying to run up the score, worth the potential of getting Shedeur Sanders hurt on meaningless plays? We take a deep dive into Sean Payton’s offense through the first 2 weeks of the season. Is Bo Nix losing confidence? Who deserves what portion of the “blame pie”? Today’s “Three Count” includes Russell Wilson receiving a “petty game ball”, Derick White getting in a scuffle during the Rockey Mountain Showdown, and Shedeur Sanders not shaking CSU’s Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s hand after the game. How do the Broncos get their running game back on track?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the wild weekend in the NFL. What surprising result stood out to the guys the most? What did Bo Nix have to say about his performance in week 2 vs the Steelers? Although the Broncos offense struggled, the guys look on the bright side of the Broncos defense. Who played well on that side of the ball for the Broncos? And who didn’t? Would the Broncos still have lost if they were facing Russell Wilson instead of Justin Fields on Sunday? The Buffs rolled in Fort Collins this weekend, but were there still negatives to take away from CU? The running backs and offensive line finally was able to successfully run the ball, will they be able to continue this during Big 12 play?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos week 2 loss to the Steelers. With Sean Payton being a top paid coach in the NFL, should we expect more from him to scheme the Broncos into better situations? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss Bo Nix’s early struggles, the predictable Broncos play calling, and the wild weekend in the NFL. How can the Broncos be more balanced on offense going forward? Will Nix be able to grow throughout the season and be primed for breakout year in 2025? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned from the weekend by the Buffs and Broncos.
In hour 1 of The Drive Zach and Phil are live from The Sporty Pickle. They recap what happened on Thursday Night Football. After the concussion to Tua should the Broncos be on the phone with Miami? Sean Payton made a mistake in week 1, do the guys think he will get it fixed? The guys react to what Deion and Norvell are both saying before the Rocky Mountain Showdown.
In hour 2 of The Drive Zach and Phil are live from The Sporty Pickle. The big story of the day is with Vele out it looks like Franklin will be making his NFL debut. The guys cover the rest of the injury report. The guys hit the 3 Count. The hour wraps up and Zach has some golden nuggets about the upcoming game vs the Steelers.
In hour 3 of The Drive Zach and Phil are live from The Sporty Pickle. 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins the guys to discuss the what the WR room looks like with Vele being named inactive today. How can Payton help Mix in the game vs the Steelers? The guys revisit what the coaches in the Rocky Mountain Showdown are saying.
In hour 4 of The Drive Zach and Phil are live from The Sporty Pickle. Sending you into the weekend the guys dive into Bo Nix and his first start in Denver. Chris Harris Jr joins the guys to go over what the Broncos can do to walk out of Empower Field on Sunday with a Victory. Chris has a special event happening. Brian Roth the voice of the CSU Rams joins the guys for some insight as to how the Rams can beat the Buffs. The guys give their predictions to wrap things up.
In hour 1 of The Drive Zach and Phil jump into the rocky mountain showdown. Do 2 former Broncos have something on the line? With week 1 behind us the guys have some fun looking at season long pace numbers. Who wants to see 34 sacks this season? Does Sutton need to step things up and do it in a hurry if the Broncos want some early success?
In hour 2 of The Drive Zach and Phil jump into the rocky mountain showdown. Did some of the Rams just give the Buffs some bulletin board material? Did one of the guys put an unnecessary target on his back? Some in the national media also got their shots in. The guys hit the 3 Count. Finally, the guys react to what Bo Nix had to say about his first game
In hour 3 of The Drive Zach and Phil take a look at Thursday Night Football. Could the best game of the week come tonight? What are the guys want to see from this game? Looking ahead to Sunday. Does Wilson have a remote chance of playing in Denver this weekend? Which Broncos needs to step up this weekend and for the rest of the season?
In hour 4 of The Drive Zach and Phil tackle The Rocky Mountain Showdown. The chirping has started, and CSU decided to speak first. How does CU respond? Do the Buffs players understand the rivalry? Is the best game in on the week 2 NFL slate the game happening tonight? Zach has some deep dive stats to get you all set for the game tonight. The guys wrap things up with the Top 5 brought to you by High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Josh. The guys discuss various meeting famous people and the bad encounters they’ve had. We move on to the Broncos and a major positive from week 1. Can the Broncos continue to impress in rushing the passer? Will Jonathan Cooper be the pass rusher the Broncos have been looking for since Von Miller left? After another lackluster showing from the CU running backs, Zach wonders why a good running back would want to play in Boulder? Will CU continue to abandon the running game? Zach and Phil react to Coach Prime’s comments on the offensive line’s preference of run blocking vs pass blocking.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what is the most fixable thing for the Broncos from week1 to week 2. Can the Broncos be more balanced on offense in week 2? How can the Broncos be more creative on offense going forward? Will the Broncos offensive line be able to hold up vs a great Steelers defense? Today’s “Three Count” includes the millions of viewers for week 1of the NFL season, the Broncos rank in ESPN’s power rankings, and Travis Hunter giving props to the Nebraska atmosphere. We have breaking news that Audric Estime is heading to IR. Will the thin running back room be able to support Nix? We hear from Sean Payton’s thoughts on the Steelers Mike Tomlin and TJ Watt.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share the good news from the Broncos in week 1. Jonathan Cooper led the NFL in pressure rate, are the guys encouraged by the Broncos pass rushers? Zach ask the question, why would a good running back want to play for the University of Colorado? Zach points out that CU has continued to show they will not stick to the running game and won’t give the RB’s many carries. The guys react to Coach Prime saying that offensive lineman don’t necessarily want to run block over pass block. Is Pat Shurmur the right coach for an air raid offense that CU is running? Now that Jamal Murray has signed his extension with the Nuggets, Zach want to raise the expectations for him, not lower them.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down what the Broncos can fix before week 2. Will the Broncos offense be bale to take the burden off their defense? We listen to Sean Payton’s comments from today as the Broncos prepare for the Steelers. What did Payton have to say about potentially facing his QB from last season, Russell Wilson? DenverSports.com’s Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss what he learned from Quinn Meinerz, Garrett Bolles availability this weekend, and much more. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen and discussing the 9/11 anniversary and the potential of facing Russell Wilson this weekend.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil Lammey. The guys discuss the locker room dynamic in Boulder, are those guys playing for each other for themselves? Zach asks the question, how much pressure is on Sean Payton to win at home this Sunday. Phil comes back at Zach for his ran on Coach Prime from yesterday and defends his Buffaloes. Can the Buffs still win 6 games? Is there a double standard from what Coach Prime does and what Sean Payton does?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil revisit the biggest concern from the 2024 Broncos and how it compared to the first game of the 2024 season. What can the Broncos do to be better in the redzone? What were Sean Payton’s thoughts on Bo Nix’s performance? Today’s “Three Count” includes a Garrett Bolles health update, the Broncos most likely facing Justin Fields in week 2, and reaction to the Tyreek Hill detainment video. We have a CU fight song controversy, our own Jake Shapiro reports that after Shedeur Sanders scores, the band is to wait to play the CU fight song. Coach Prime has come out and refuted the report and now the story has become a national story.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their hot takes for “Hot take Tuesday”. Could the Broncos re-sign Tim Patrick from Detroit’s practice squad? Will Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders play the whole season with the Buffs? When will we see Troy Franklin play with the Broncos? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro, joins the show to discuss his story on CU not playing the fight song after a Shedeur Sanders TD and his interactions with Coach Prime. The Nuggets signed Jamal Murray to be Jokic’s sidekick for the foreseeable future, was this the right decision? Is Murray the worst player to ever get two max contracts? Phil defends his guy, Coach Prime, after Zach’s rant yesterday. Is this the most talent Boulder football has seen in decades?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Broncos in week 1. How can the Broncos be better in the redzone going forward? Is Sean Payton’s offense “outdated”? James Merilatt joins the show to discuss Sean Payton’s coaching, the play of Bo Nix, and the pressure on Deion Sanders and Sean Payton this upcoming weekend. Zach and Phil share their hot takes for “hot take Tuesday”. Could we see Tim Patrick in a Broncos uniform again? Will both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter finish the season with CU? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Barron Browning’s mistake at the end of the game, the Broncos win total, and Will’s thoughts on CU.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil Lammey. The guys breakdown the dynamic in the Nuggets front office and the coaching staff. Has Michael Malone’s message become stale for the Nuggets? What did Zach and Phil make of Bo Nix’s NFL debut? Zach explains why he isn’t selling any stock in Bo Nix after a rough start to his career. How can the Broncos be better in the run game going forward? The Buffaloes got beat down in Lincoln, this past weekend, where does CU go from here? Zach is officially out on Coach Prime and rants about all the things he doesn’t like about Prime. Is it too early to give up Deion Sanders in Boulder?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix’s NFL debut. Although Nix struggled, are there positive takeaways? Did the Broncos offense look similar to the way it looked during training camp and the preseason? How can Sean Payton look to push the ball downfield more than in week1? Did Sean Payton put too much attention and pressure on Nix to succeed out of the gate? Today’s “Three Count” includes Jamal Murray and the Nuggets contract extension, Russell Wilson missing week 1 for the Steelers, and a mix of college football topics. The Broncos defense had a strong first half for the team, but what happened to them in the second half?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the CU Buffs getting run out of town by Nebraska. How will the Buffs respond to the adversity of a bad loss? Zach has a rant about all the things he doesn’t like about the way Coach Prime has gone about his business in Boulder. Were the guys surprised by Bo Nix’s performance? What were the positives and negatives from Nix’s debut? Where was the help for Bo Nix yesterday? How can the Broncos run the ball better going forward and set up Bo Nix for success? We finish up the hour with more on CU, will the Buffs be able to overcome a bad game and come together as a team?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dissect Bo Nix and the Broncos in their first game of the season. Although Nix didn’t have a great stat line, did he pass the eye test? Why did Bo look so different from training camp and preseason to how he looked in Seattle? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer, joins the show to discuss the excess amount of Bo Nix’s passing attempts, concerns about the Broncos playmakers, and a preview of week 2 and the Steelers. We take a lap around the NFL, and look at the highlights, lowlights, and story lines of week 1. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned from the Broncos in week 1.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys discuss how Sean Payton will use Bo Nix in his NFL debut, will Payton be conservative or treat Nix like a seasoned vet? Phil is excited to see how Bo responds to adversity after a fairly easy-going preseason. We preview the big Colorado and Nebraska game this Saturday, how much of an advantage does Nebraska have by keeping most of the team together year over year while CU has had an influx of transfers? How concerned are the guys about how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs looked last night? Is there any team in the AFC that can dethrone Kansas City this year?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil voice their biggest questions going into week 1 for the Broncos. Will Riley Moss be able to hold up as the second corner back to PS2? Who will be the third down running back for the Broncos? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the vibes for the Broncos heading into the season opener, how aggressive Sean Payton will be, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes the new valuation for the Broncos by CNBC, Tim Patrick almost getting traded to New Orleans, and Russell Wilson questionable to play in week 1 for Pittsburgh. Zach and Phil breakdown what Colorado needs to do to walk out of Lincoln with a win. Will the Buffs be able to run the ball successfully?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question what the identity of the Broncos will be this year? Will the defense allow as many points as many outlets are projecting? What are we getting from the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday? While the 2023 Seahawks were not over impressive, will their new coaching staff reinvigorate the team? Where Does Geno Smith rank among NFL quarterbacks? Out of Marvin Mims, Greg Dulcich, and Audric Estime, who will pop the most on Sunday? The guys preview the CU and Nebraska game. What will the national image of CU be if they leave Lincoln with a win? How will the running game factor into the game for both teams? Will Nebraska be at an advantage after keeping most of their team together from last year while CU added lots of transfers to the roster?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their biggest questions for the Broncos heading into week 1 of the season. Super Bowl champion and former Bronco, Chris Harris joins the show to discuss how he feels about Bo Nix being named a captain as a rookie, the Broncos secondary matching up with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njjgba, and what the Broncos need to do to win in Seattle. How big a loss to the Broncos secondary is Justin Simmons? The guys react to an awesome interview with Chris Harris and preview NFL games across the country. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for both the Buffs and Broncos games.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and fill-in, Matt Smith. The guys discuss the prospects of Bo Nix winning the rookie of the year award and Sean Payton winning the coach of the year award. How is Garrett Bolles feeling after not being named a captain this year and not having a contract extension yet? Could we be seeing two future first round picks playing head-to-head when Colorado and Nebraska face off this weekend? The guys react to a developing story from Zach Lowe reporting there are rumblings that Nuggets head coach and front office are not seeing eye-to-eye.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the pressure on Sean Payton this year, being the second highest coach in the NFL. Can he prove he his worth the high salary? Will Sean Payton “win” the Broncos a game this season? Does Sean have a built-in excuse to lose games because of the poor roster construction and dead money? Today’s “Three Count” includes the CU and Nebraska game being the hottest ticket in America, the Broncos being the most bet on team to make the playoffs, and “Chiefs-a-holic” gets his prison sentence. Zach and Phil share their concerns for Travis Hunter playing too many snaps last week. How can CU manage Hunter’s snaps better to make his high-quality play more sustainable throughout the season?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach shares a story about a lawn dispute between him and his neighbor. What do the guys make of tonight’s high powered NFL season opener between Kansas City and Baltimore? How is longtime Bronco, Garrett Bolles feeling after not being named a captain and not having a contract extension yet? Will this be Bolles last season in a Bronco uniform? We have reports from ESPN’s Zach Lowe on the disfunction between the Nuggets coaching staff and front office. We go behind enemy lines with Brock Huard, of Seattle sports radio, the guys discuss what Seattle is saying about the Broncos, how will the Seahawks rattle Bo Nix, and how coaching will come into play for this week 1 matchup.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown how Sean Payton will factor into the Broncos win total this year. Will Payton be sharper in play calling, game management, and more this season? How can the Broncos have a better red zone efficiency this season? Phil voices his concern of Sean Payton having a built-in excuse to not win this season. Our Senior Broncos writer, Andrew Mason, joins the show to discuss where the Broncos can upgrade from last year, how Zach Allen can be successful, and which Bronco needs to prove themselves most this year. We wrap up the show with the guys previewing tonight’s kick off to the NFL season. Who do the guys have? Patrick Mahomes the Chiefs or Lamar Jackson and the Ravens?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and fill-in, Matt Smith. The guys discuss why a walk on was the starting running back for CU in week 1. Will he continue to be the starting running back after a slow start in the running game? The Broncos have their first rookie captain in 57 years, is Bo Nix the right guy to lead the Broncos on the field this season? Has Bo won over the Broncos’ locker room? Pat Surtain got the bag from the Broncos, what are his new expectations with his new salary? Does George Paton deserve more credit for drafting Surtain? Where does Surtain now rank among the highest paid Colorado athletes?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which would be a more impressive win, the Broncos winning in Seattle or the Buffs winning in Nebraska? The guys make their picks for which would be more impressive and give their reasons why. Who is under more pressure, Bo Nix or his coach, Sean Payton? Today’s “Three Count” includes Jarrett Stidham being the highest paid backup QB in the NFL, an update on the CU Blenders Eyewear, and the Rockies being eliminated from the playoffs. What do the guys make of Courtland Sutton being named a captain of the Broncos? Will the locker room be bitter over Sutton sitting out to get more money this past offseason?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Pat Surtain’s new contract extension with the Broncos. What is next for Surtain and how can he expand on his game? We hear from Courtland Sutton on being named a captain as well as others being named first time captains. What do the guys make of Bo Nix being named the first rookie captain of the Broncos in decades? What did Nix have to say about the honor? Zach gives extra props to Surtain for reaching greatness even though he didn’t come from a humble background. Can he prove he’s worth being the highest paid cornerback in NFL history?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if Broncos Country is more excited for the debut of Bo Nix or when Russell Wilson was suiting up for the Broncos for the first time. Zach asks the question, which would be a more impressive win this weekend, the Broncos winning in Seattle or the Buffs winning in Lincoln? The guys react to the breaking news of Jarrett Stidham being named the Broncos backup quarterback. We hear from Sean Payton talking about the Broncos captains. We wrap up the show with both coaches from Colorado and Nebraska paying compliments to each other.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and James Merilatt. The guys debate if Bo Nix should be named a Broncos captain this season. Phil shares his thoughts and positive takeaways from the Buffs win last Thursday. Zach asks the question, if you could only watch one game this weekend, are you picking the CU and Nebraska game or the Broncos season opener? We are five days away from the Broncos season opener, when will we know who the backup quarterback will be? Which guy do Zach and Phil want to be named as the backup? We go over Bo Nix’s expected stats for the season and predict if he will go over or under the expectations and what could lead to these results?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Buffs win over North Dakota State. Will Jimmy Horn emerge as a top wide receiver in the country? Did the CU defense live up to expectations? We react to Joel Klatt’s comments on the Buffs, should we be alarmed after week 1? Today’s “Three Count” includes a potential resolution to the Nuggets and Avs local blackouts, Russell Wilson being named the sole captain of the Steelers offense, and a year wrap-up for Scottie Scheffler and his earnings. We finish up the hour with our “hot takes” for the Broncos in their first game. Could Greg Dulcich be a household name? Will Bo Nix run the ball more than we expect?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil review the CSU big loss down in Austin. Was this a sign of things to come for the Rams or a one-off game vs a top tier opponent? What other noteworthy games happened in college football over the weekend? Zach asks the question, if you could only watch one game this weekend, CU and Nebraska or Broncos and Seahawks? Phil explains why he would rather see Bo Nix’s debut and the Broncos. The Broncos open their season this Sunday, and we are still waiting to hear who the backup quarterback will be. Why the delay? We hear Sean Payton’s comments on the potential Courtland Sutton trade, did the Broncos make the right decision to keep Sutton? Should the Broncos name Bo Nix as a captain?
John Davis and Chad Andrus are in for today’s Labor Day edition of The Drive. Hour 1 kicks off with John and Chad breaking down the Colorado Buffaloes after their win last Thursday. How lucky is CU to have a talent like Travis Hunter in Boulder? Is the Buffs’ new offensive line as improved as we thought it was going to be? John explains why the Broncos can get a win going into Seattle, week 1. How will Bo Nix compare to other rookie quarterbacks and quarterbacks of his age in the NFL?
John Davis and Chad Andrus are in for today’s Labor Day edition of The Drive. In hour 2 of The Drive, John and Chad discuss the expectations for Bo Nix in his rookie year. Does the eye test matter more than the stat lines? John and Chad both agree that Nix has raised the floor of QB play in Denver, but what is the ceiling? We shift to CU, the Buffs and the greatness of Shedeur Sanders. Is Sanders a lock to be a top 10 pick? The Seahawks announced they will be wearing their 90’s throwback jerseys in week when they take on the Broncos. What are some of the greatest jerseys in NFL history and what Bronco’s legend would the guys want a jersey of.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will Petersen cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys recap the CU Buffs game from last night and share their takeaways. Zach and Will go over all the miscues from the Buffaloes last night including poor play calling down the stretch and no situational awareness on the NDSU hail Mary. Could we see something in Colorado sports that hasn’t happened in 30 years? How quickly has Travis Hunter jumped up the Heisman favorites list after his spectacular game last night? We discuss the impressive performance from Shedeur Sanders last night and question if he could be the first pick in the NFL draft next summer.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will break down the report of the Broncos turning down a trade for Courtland Sutton. The guys debate how the timeline of the potential trade factors in and was the value the Broncos were receiving enough to take a weapon away from rookie QB, Bo Nix. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the near Courtland Sutton trade, Tim Patrick getting waived, and how the emergency QB will come into play. Today’s “Three Count” includes all the celebrities tweeting about CU, Aaron Gordon changing his number for the upcoming season, and Will taking some shots at Ralphie. We get you set for the other Colorado college football programs to start their seasons this weekend. What should we expect from Air Force and CSU?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will break down the Colorado Buffaloes narrow victory over NDSU last night. Although the Buffs pulled out a win, the guys explain why they were not totally impressed with the team including the running game and coaching decisions down the stretch. Zach asks if we could see something in Colorado we haven’t seen in 30 years. Could Travis Hunter bring the Heisman trophy to Boulder? The guys each pick their “X-factor” on the Broncos this season. Who could be making an impact that most people are not expecting? What do the guys make of a near trade of Courtland Sutton to San Francisco? We react to Bronco, Mike McGlinchy describing Bo Nix and wonder if he was taking a shot at a previous Bronco QB.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Buffaloes win over FCS opponent North Dakota State. What were the miscues from Coach Prime and can they be fixed up this season? How can the Buffs protect QB, Shedeur Sanders better? Is Travis Hunter playing in almost every snap, sustainable for the rest of the season? Zach and Will preview CSU’s big game in Austin tomorrow. Can the Rams be in contention late in the game? We wrap up the show with the top 5 college football games over the weekend and are joined by Dan Jacobs to recount his time at Folsom Field, last night.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys set their ceilings and floors for the CU Buffaloes season. Will the Buffs go “bowling” this year? Who exactly are the North Dakota State Bison we will see take on CU tonight? Sean Payton came out and called his shot a year ago, now he’s taking exception to the masses thinking his team will only win 6 games, Will Coach Payton be able to back up his bold claims? The guys react to ESPN’s Heather Dinich’s comments on CU being “an afterthought” by December. Do Zach and Phil agree? Should CU be on “upset alert” tonight as they take on NDSU?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil catch up on all things Broncos since Phil’s last appearance on the show. We have boots on the ground in Boulder as DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss the vibe in Boulder on gameday, the improvements to the roster, what do the Buffs need to do to be successful tonight. Today’s “Three Count” includes an interesting technology twist on tonight’s CU game, groundbreaking on the new Broncos practice facility, and Bronco’s ownership hinting at a new stadium. Zach spends some time to give Travis Hunter his flowers and talk about how special of an athlete he is. Could Hunter be a reasonable long shot to win the Heisman trophy this season?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which Denver sports contract will get done first, Pat Surtain or Jamal Murray? Are the guys concerned that Jamal Murray hasn’t been extended yet? Will Pat Surtain be extended before the 2024 season starts? We get a surprise visit from Miles, the Broncos mascot. Zach and Phil list their top 3 concerns for the Buffaloes heading into the season. What could hold back this talented Buffs team? Coach Sean Payton came out and called his shot again this season, will the Broncos be able to live up to Payton’s expectations? The guys preview CU and NDSU’s big game tonight. NDSU has a history of beating FBS teams, will they be able to knock off CU in week 1?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their preview of Colorado’s season opener vs the North Dakota State Bison. We have boots on the ground, DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins us live from Folsom Field. Jake sets the scene for us and talks us through the sights and sounds of Colorado’s pregame. Zach shares the results of his poll asking which is most likely for the Broncos this season: a player with double digit sacks, a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver, or a 4,000-yard passer. Phil shares his pick of the options as well. We wrap up the show with the Top 5 things Zach and Phil will be looking for in tonight’s Colorado season opener.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will Petersen cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys discuss if the Broncos could get involved in a Jameis Winston trade to be the backup QB in Denver? Zach shares a “hot pick” for week 1 of the college football season and exclaims how excited he is for the college season to start. The guys break down their fears with the Broncos’ running backs if they will be able to be successful running the ball. We react to Coach Prime’s comments from a podcast with RGIII on Paul Finebaum’s criticism of Deion. Will CU commit to running the ball this season? Did Colorado and Coach Prime actually help Sean Keeler by publicly banning him from asking questions to the CU Buffs football program?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will debate what is most likely to happen for the Broncos this season: a player to record double digit sacks, a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver, or a 4,000-yard passer? Will explains why he thinks it will be the pass rushers hitting 10+ sacks and thinks there’s potential for multiple guys to do it. Could Greg Dulcich be a candidate to hit the 1,000 yards mark? Today’s “Three Count” includes Russell Wilson being named the starter in Pittsburgh, Broncos from training camp signing with other teams, and a heavy amount of bets on the Broncos to over on their season win total. Should the Broncos trade Zach Wilson now before letting him walk out the door at the end of the season?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Coach Prime noise around the country and the Buffaloes becoming a “villain” in college football. Did Deion treat Paul Finebaum’s criticism the right way? Zach “gets something off his chest” with his defense of Josh Allen and the slander he receives across the nation while guys like Lamar Jackson get a pass. We hear from Sean Payton on what went behind the decision to waive Tim Patrick. Which college football game are we most looking forward to this weekend? Can the Broncos running back room break out and surprise people this season? Which running back will rise to the top of the room?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will debate which of the following is most likely to happen for the Broncos in 2024: double digit sacks by a player, a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver, or a 4,000-yard passer? Will shares why he thinks a Bronco will reach the 10+ sack mark this season and a few have the potential to. Zach goes in a different direction and chooses Nix to hit the 4,000 yard mark. Should the Broncos trade Zach Wilson or sign him to an extension before letting him become a free agent at the end of the season? We wrap up the show with looking around the league at Broncos that were waived in the last week. Will these players have success with heir new teams?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Cecil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys break down the Broncos roster cuts and share their projections for what surprises we will be in store for today as the official cut time nears. We look around the league at other NFL team’s cuts and question if another team’s “trash” could be the Broncos “treasure”. Has Sean Payton turned Zach Wilson into a desirable asset? Could the Broncos turn around Zach Wilson as an asset and sell high on the quarterback? The guys react in real time to breaking news as the Broncos 53-man roster comes into focus. What surprises did and did not make the final roster?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Cecil take a deep dive into the Broncos official 53-man roster as it is now finalized. We go position by position to see who makes up each side of the ball. What undrafted rookies made the team? Were there any major surprises? Today’s “Three Count” includes a jersey controversy for the Denver Nuggets, betting action on the opening weekend of college football, and the Kelce podcast, “New Heights” selling out. The guys react to the many national media member’s takes on the Deion Sanders situation. Did Coach Prime fumble this situation by taking it from a local story to a national story?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Cecil react to the breaking news of former Bronco, Tim Patrick signing with the Detroit Lions. Will the Broncos come out on top of choosing Josh Reynolds over Tim Patrick? The guys hear from Broncos GM George Paton, as he comments on the final roster after cut day. Zach makes the case for the Broncos to “sell high” on Zach Wilson and regain better assets than what the Broncos gave up to bring Wilson in. Is the Zach Wilson “rehab” process complete? Zach and Cecil share their thoughts on the anonymous poll of NFL players and the question of which rookie QB will have the most success.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Cecil break down the Broncos 53-man roster now that it is official. Did rookie running back, Blake Watson, deserve his spot on this team? With the news of Tim Patrick getting released, the guys ask if the receivers on the team are talented and proven enough to help Bo Nix during his rookie season. Can the Broncos get a return on their investment on Zach Wilson by selling high on Wilson? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss only 5 wide receivers making the final roster and the praise GM George Paton had for Zach Wilson.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Cecil Lammey cross talking with Stokley and Josh as the guys recap the BMW Championship from over the weekend, Zach and Stoke’s stories from the event and much more. We buckle into Broncos talk and review the Broncos final preseason game. What were Cecil’s takeaways from Zach Wilson’s performance? PFF projected the rookie QB’s passing yards for the season, where did Nix rank among his rookie class? Will the Broncos be a more run-heavy offense? We have breaking news live on the show as we hear Semaje Perine will not be a Bronco this season and is expected to be traded.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Cecil react to more breaking news from the Broncos as Tim Patrick is reported to not return to the Broncos. Will a Tim Patrick-less WR room hurt Bo Nix’s growth? Did Patrick deserve a roster spot over other receivers with a less productive training camp and preseason? Today’s “Three Count” includes a new note on the 53-man emergency quarterback rule, CeeDee Lamb’s extension with the Cowboys, and Zach’s thoughts from the BMW Championship. Zach and Cecil preview one of the biggest “grudge matches” in NFL history as Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers head to Denver in week 2. Zach lays out the reasons he is not a fan of Russell Wilson, the man and football player.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Cecil dive into the controversy surrounding Coach Prime and CU Buffs football program. We hear from national media members like Stephen A. Smith and Paul Finebaum as well as the guys sharing their thoughts on the latest out of Boulder. How many wins from the Buffaloes would “wash away” the outside noise around the program? PFF projected the rookie QB’s passing yards, where did Bo Nix land among his rookie class? What did Zach and Cecil make of Jarrett Stidham’s comments about losing the quarterback battle to Bo Nix?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Cecil review the moves the Broncos have made today to cut down the roster. The big roster moves include Semaje Perine and Tim Patrick being expected to be traded or released from the Broncos. Was Tim Patrick’s roster spot taken by a younger but lesser than receiver? Longtime NFL reporter, James Palmer, joins the show to discuss Tim Patrick, Jarrett Stidham, and much more. Zach and Cecil react to national media members commenting on the ongoing distractions in Boulder. We wrap up the show with our “Top 5” stories in an action-packed day of Denver sports.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and James Merilatt. The guys debate if this Broncos team can be in the playoff hunt, and if so is it better to have Jarrett Stidham as a reliable back up quarterback? How will the Broncos treat their final preseason game with most of the starters sitting out? What position groups are most up for grabs in the third preseason game? Phil shares what players he thinks have the most to gain and lose this weekend. We examine the projected win total for the Denver Nuggets and if Michael Porter Jr. can continue to build on his fully healthy season from a year ago. Can the Nuggets go over their projected win total and continue to be a top seed in the western conference?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news of Coach Prime and CU barring a media member from asking questions. Did the Denver Post writer cross the line to deserve being banned from asking questions? Is this a “soft” move from Coach Prime? Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the snaps will be distributed on Sunday, Troy Franklin and much more. The guys react to Klis’ comments on Zach Wilson getting a major opportunity this weekend to prove himself as the back up quarterback. Will Sean Payton opt for the steady option in Jarrett Stidham or the high upside in Zach Wilson?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the idea of Russell Wilson losing the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh. Is there a chance we don’t see Russ playing the Broncos in week 2? Now that Bo Nix has won the starting job, is there a scenario in which he loses it during the season? Zach and Phil react to the ESPN win projections on the Denver Nuggets. ESPN projects the Nuggets to not be a top 3 seed in the western conference, do the guys agree? Will seeding end up mattering when it comes to the NBA playoffs? Can MPJ to continue to build on his healthy season from last year? Are the Broncos making the right decision by sitting most of their starters in the final preseason game?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil examine the developing story in Boulder regarding Coach Prime, CU and a Denver Post writer being barred from asking questions. Zach explains the background of the story and asks if Prime crossed a line by silencing a writer. Is this type of treatment happening at most of the top end college football programs in the country? We wrap up the show with the possibility of not facing Russell Wilson when Pittsburgh comes to Denver in week 2 of the regular season and we announce the winner of the Lincoln fly away.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys recap Stokley and Zach’s day at the PGA golf tournament in Denver yesterday. The Denver Nuggets owner had some interesting comments on Jamal Murray’s health, what are the guy’s takeaways? We are 7 days away from the Cu Buffs opening their season at home vs the North Dakota State Bison, will the Buffs be able to walk it like they talk it? How close are the guys expecting the game to be as the Buffs take on an FCS opponent? Gabe Landeskog was spotted at the BMW Championship yesterday and gave an update on his health. Will we see Landy suit up for the Avs again this season?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the news of Bo Nix being officially named the Broncos starting quarterback. The guys react to audio of Sean Payton’s reasons behind naming Nix the starter and the process that went into the decision. Today’s “Three Count” includes a new cornerback getting paid, is PS2 next, Zach’s viral video of Peyton Manning, and a Stephen A. Smith rant on Russell Wilson. A Denver Bronco made someone’s list of “top-10 breakout player in the NFL”, can Jaleel live up to the expectations?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the previous legendary Broncos quarterbacks’ comments on Bo Nix. Will Peyton Manning take Bo Nix under his wing? What was John Elway’s advice for Nix? Phil shares his “I can’t believe I’m here” moment of his NFL career. We are 7 days away from Coach Prime and the Buffs kicking off their season. Phil predicts the Buffs to start 4-0, while Zach sees 6 total wins on the schedule. We got a health update from Gabe Landeskog yesterday…kind of. Will we see Landy suit up for the Avs again and will it be sooner rather than later? Zach and Phil share why they’re concerned about Jamal Murray after the Nuggets owner commented on Murray’s Olympics showing.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the big news of Bo Nix being named the Broncos starting quarterback. What did Nix do to differentiate himself from the other QB’s? What advantages and disadvantages could Bo have had if he was named the starting quarterback earlier in the process? Zach shares some stories from his time at the BMW Championship yesterday and all the access he was able to get on the course with Peyton Manning. We wrap up the show with Will Petersen, of DenverSports.com, joins the show to discuss Broncos roster spots, Gabe Landeskog, and Jamal Murray.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Kyle Reese cross talking with Dover and Will Petersen. The guys debate if Bo Nix should play in the final preseason game now that he has been officially announced as the starting quarterback. Phil and Kyle react to the news of Nix being named the starter. Will Bo be able to keep his humble demeanor now that he’s “arrived”? DenverSports.com’s Cecil Lemmey joins the show to discuss NFL comps for Nix, how Nix has overcome adversity, and share what he saw from practice today. What can Sean Payton do to put the Broncos offense in the best position to win this season?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys continue their conversation from yesterday’s show on wanting to see more out of the Broncos running backs. Can Sean Payton be a dark horse to win “coach of the year”? What benchmarks would the Broncos have to hit for Payton to be considered for the award? How big of a victory lap would Payton take if everything goes according to his plan? The guys react to Joel Klatt’s prediction for the Buffs this season. How many wins would make it a successful season for CU?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Bo Nix hype and hear some quotes from national media members across the country. One of the greatest coaches of all time pumps the brakes, claiming Nix has faced vanilla defenses in preseason. What can be the risks of throwing Bo in the deep end and starting him right out the gate in week 1? Today’s “Three Count” includes Tua sharing a story from his time with Brian Flores and Nikola Jokic taking the basketball court in Slovenia. We pivot to the Nuggets and the looming contract extension for Jamal Murray. Is it strange that the extension has not been agreed on yet?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask where Troy Franklin has been? After most of preseason over, we are still waiting on Franklin to make an impact. Can Sean Payton be a dark horse choice for “coach of the year” this season? What benchmarks would the Broncos have to hit for Payton to be considered for the award? Is Payton’s recent appearances with national media setting the groundwork to convince media members to vote for him for the COY award? We get to know preseason stand out, Keidron Smith. Where did Keidron come from and what led him to this point with the Broncos? We finish up the hour with a preview of the CU Buffs season and an audio byte from Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt. Can the Buffs reach the 8-win mark?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the hype building around Bo Nix and Broncos. Is all the positive attention a bad thing for the Broncos and created a target on their back? Do the guys agree with Fox Sports’ Collin Cowherd, can Bo Nix be the best rookie QB out of this class? What do we make of Sean Payton’s praise for Zach Wilson? Another preseason game has come and gone, and we are still waiting on a Troy Franklin spark? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show. The guys debate how many quarterbacks will make the Broncos final roster and how much playing time the Broncos starters should get in the final preseason game.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys comment on how Bo Nix and the Broncos looked this weekend vs the Packers. Now the question turns to if the Broncos should rest their starters in the final preseason game. How encouraged are Zach and Phil by yesterday’s performance from Nix? Phil gives praise to Tim Patrick after Patrick’s great game yesterday. Can Patrick be the perfect intermediate route receiver to compliment Courtland Sutton? After a lackluster appearance in his first preseason action, the guys wonder if we will see Russell Wilson playing when the Steelers come to town in week 2.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys break down what they saw in today’s Broncos joint practice. Did the Broncos win the day vs a potential Super Bowl contender? Zach and Phil ask and answer the question of what more they want to see from Bo Nix. How will the final roster construction impact how many quarterbacks will remain on the roster after the final cut? Phil highlights what veteran Samaje Perine brings to the Broncos and especially to a young quarterback in Bo Nix. Is the starting running back position still up for grabs for the Broncos?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into their take aways from today’s Broncos joint practice. Zach explains why he is so encouraged after the Broncos out played the Packers. What did the Broncos special teams group tell Zach about the overall state of the team? The guys give us a play-by-play of the “fight” from the joint practice. Mike Klis, 9News Broncos insider, joins the show to discuss Mike’s thoughts on how the Broncos defense stacked up against Jordan Love, Mike’s 53 man roster projection, and much more. Zach and Phil debate which backup QB gives the Broncos the best chance to win if Bo were to miss a few games this season.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys how they would treat the remaining preseason games, Jarrett Stidham taking reps with the first team, and much more. Is Samaje Perine earning himself a role on the team in two-minute offense situations? How did the Broncos QB’s perform today? Zach and Phil fill us in on the details and the best throws they saw. Did Jarrett Stidham get his confidence back? Phil shares a story about the Colts keeping an extra QB on the roster and that directly impacting him getting cut because of it. If the Broncos end up keeping all three QB’s, which Broncos can be on the wrong side of the roster bubble?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to CSU QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and WR Tory Horton explaining why they turned down 6-figure opportunities to leave CSU. Would Phil and Zach have made the same decision or taken the money? We preview the Nuggets schedule, their opening games and a big Christmas day matchup. What differences have Broncos head coach, Sean Payton and starting lineman, Mike McGlinchy seen in this year’s team compared to last year's? How far can the Broncos new culture take them this season? What observations did the guys have from Broncos training camp today? Will the Devaughn Vele injury be significant for the receivers?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what they will be looking for in the Broncos and Packers joint practice tomorrow. Will the Broncos have a wakeup call when they face a top tier team in Green Bay? Can Tim Patrick pop in practice? Andrew Mason, our DenverSports.com’s Broncos insider, joins the show to breakdown Troy Franklin, how the Broncos will approach the final preseason game, and much more. We wrap up the show with a discussion on Jamal Murray working out at the Nuggets facility. At what point should we be concerned that his extension isn’t signed? We also have an update on Devaughn Vele and his apparent injury from today.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys debate if they want to see Bo Nix play in the third preseason game. Zach and Phil discuss their takeaways from today’s Broncos practice. Has Jarrett Stidham lost his confidence after a lackluster performance last weekend? Is Broncos 4th round pick, Troy Franklin in danger of not making the Broncos roster? Zach shares a huge mishap he saw from Franklin today at practice. We listen to quotes from new Buffs’ coach and HOF’er, Warren Sapp. Sapp gets the guys pumped up with the way he talks about the Buffs defensive line and togetherness.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phill cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys recap Zach’s scorched earth response to Stink from yesterday. Will Javonte Williams be the bell cow for the Broncos like he was a few seasons ago or does Jaleel deserve a chance to be the starter? We saw players wearing the new guardian caps during the game for the first time, what do Phil and Zach make of it? What can the Broncos look like if this year and last year’s draft class end up hitting? Can this year’s Broncos be last year’s Texans?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt. The guys debate between Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham, who adds more value in a backup QB role? Phil shares a story about a young player denying being a team captain as a rookie and actually winning over the locker room by showing humility and wanting to earn being a captain. Today’s “Three Count” includes Kris Bryant back on IL, the scenes from the Serbian Olympics parade, and an NFL rookie QB going under for surgery on their meniscus. We wrap up the hour with reactions from national media members praising Bo Nix’s debut.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil “unwrap the leftovers” from the first preseason game. Phil takes us though what are the Bronco’s players thinking after a win. Were the guys encouraged from Javonte Williams performance in the Broncos first preseason game? After we saw players wearing the new guardian caps during the game for the first time, what do Phil and Zach make of it? Is the safety of the players going too far? Not only did Bo Nix shine in his first preseason action, but Zach examines all the young players that shined. Do the Broncos have the making of good, young core?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dissect the idea of Bo Nix being names a captain for the Broncos this season. Does Phil think Bo has played enough football to be in that position? How would Nix being named a captain, this early into his career, go over in the locker room? Zach and Phil compare Nix’s debut to the other QB’s in his class. Where did Nix stack up to Williams, McCarthy, Penix, Daniels and Maye? We wrap up the show with Will Petersen, of DenverSports.com, joins the show to discuss the national attention the Broncos are getting and what value Stidham can bring as a backup QB.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys react to Bo Nix’s strong play in his first taste of NFL preseason football. Can Bo be the official captain of the Broncos as a rookie? Did Jarrett Stidham get the short end of the stick with only play a few drives yesterday? Was this ever actually a QB competition or was it set up for Bo to win? Zach addresses “the beef” with Mark Schlereth after Mark goes after Zach on the Morning Show. Zach gets animated and explains why Stink’s bragging is misdirected.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s Cecil Lammey. Cecil details why he’s so optimistic about Bo Nix’s future in Denver. Which plays from Bo stood out to Zach and why? Will we see an offense that resembles a Sean Payton offense now with Bo at the helm? What plays and concepts does that include? Today’s “Three Count” includes Justin Simmons visiting the Falcons, the TV ratings from the Gold Medal basketball match from the Olympics, and the AP Top 25 being released today. What did Phil see from the Broncos’ running back group and how will the share of snaps go around for the group? Can Jaleel add a spark the Broncos have been missing in seasons past?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil evaluate the play makers of the Broncos in their first preseason game. How can the Broncos set Greg Dulcich up for more success in week 2 of the preseason? CBS Colorado’s Romi Bean joins the show to discuss what she saw, firsthand from the Broncos in their first preseason game. Who profiles as the backup QB between Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham? What stood out to Romi from game one? Romi shares an exciting announcement about an event she is a part of going on this weekend. Zach and Phil react to a contentious press conference from Coach Prime last week. Did Prime cross the line and disrespect the media? Phil questions if what Coach Prime did, is any different than what lots of coaches across the country do.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap Bo Nix’s debut in a Broncos uniform. Could we see more rush yards from Bo Nix than we expected? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to share his thoughts on the QB play from the Broncos, will we see any difference in how the reps are split, and the Broncos RB’s having success. Will the Broncos be able to hit the over on their expected win total this season? We revisit Zach’s “beef” with Mark Schlereth, after Mark went after Zach on the Morning Show. We wrap up the show with the Broncos QB dynamic and if Jarrett Stidham got the short end of the stick.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with John Davis and Kyle Reese cross talking with Stokley and Josh. The guys discuss the Olympics and their favorite event they’ve seen so far. John and Kyle break down the drama between Kevin Durant and Nuggets fans. We hear from Sean Payton, who names his starter for the first preseason game. How long will Payton play the starters? The guys react to Coach Prime’s interesting press conference from today. Was Prime disrespectful to the media? And why does Prime have a problem with CBS?
In hour 2 of The Drive, John Davis and Kyle Reese take a deep dive into the quarterback situation heading into the first preseason game. Not only did Sean Payton name his starting QB for the first preseason game, he also named who will be starting in the second preseason game. Is it more of an advantage for the QB starting week 1 or week 2? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the Broncos QB’s, the safety depth, and much more. The guys question if the Broncos have a true number 1 receiver and if that is necessary for them to win games. We look at the comparisons CU’s Shedeur Sanders is drawing to NFL quarterbacks. Are the comparisons apt and would we be happy if he turned out like the NFL examples?
In hour 3 of The Drive, John Davis and Kyle Reese react to Coach Prime’s press conference from today. Was Deion being disrespectful to the media? We play “Phil in the blank” and wonder if Tim Patrick will be on the Broncos, who were rooting for in the Olympics basketball Gold Medal game, and what were most excited to watch this weekend. We take a more in depth look at the Broncos defense. Who will be starting opposite of Patrick Surtain? After Sterns getting released, how is the safety group shaking out? If the Buffs win 8 games, will that be enough to “shut the haters up”? Where do the guy’s see the wins on the season for CU?
In hour 4 of The Drive, John Davis and Kyle Reese continue their conversation on Coach Prime and CU Buffs. Will CU’s new coordinators be a good fit for Shedeur and the defense? With Sean Payton officially announcing his starting QB for the first preseason game, is Payton still playing games with the media? Is the starting QB spot, Jarrett Stidham’s to lose? Will we see Russell Wilson playing for the Steelers when they come to town in week two? We wrap up the show with our expected win totals for the Broncos this season. Did the Broncos improve on offense and defense this season? And will that directly impact the wins and loses?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live reacting to Jokic and Team Serbia leading team USA in the Olympic semi-finals. Could Jokic take down one of the best collection of basketball talent ever? Both Zach and Phil gush over Devaughn Vele’s “OBJ” like catch from practice today. Can the Broncos D-line go from a weakness, a year ago, to a strength this season? We take the final seconds of Team USA narrowly defeating Team Serbia live on air. Zach explains why he was rooting for Jokic over the Americans.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Nuggets basketball, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray. Does Jamal Murray owe it to Jokic to be at his best? We listen in to audio from the Bill Simmons Podcast in which they are concerned about the Nuggets going forward due to Murray’s lack of explosion. Today’s “Three Count” includes a recently cut Bronco getting waived again due to injury, Broncos throwback jerseys flying off the shelf, and a viral trend based on a video CU posted. With reports that Simmons will be playing for less money than expected and likely a non-contender, the guys wonder if there was a falling out between the Broncos and Simmons.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the veteran presence Tim Patrick is bringing to Broncos’ training camp. How important is the first preseason game for Zach Wilson? Even if there isn’t a spot for Wilson on the Broncos, can he catch the eye of other teams? We have good news coming out of Chicago that directly relates to our captain for the Avalanche. Is Lonzo Ball’s progress after surgery, reason to be optimistic about a Gabriel Landeskog return? The Drive hands out their “dude of the day” from Broncos training camp, and DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the incredible Olympics basketball semi-final from today. What takeaways did the guy’s have from the game? Zach defends why he was rooting for Jokic and Team Serbia. The guys react to audio from Bill Simmons questioning if Jamal Murray can still be Robin for Jokic. Does Jamal need to look himself in the mirror and be at his best next season? The guys react to NFL scouts comparing CU’s Shedeur Sanders to NFL quarterbacks. Do Zach and Phil agree with the comparisons? We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports, including the Olympic basketball game and a strong day from Devaughn Vele.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh on what they saw from Broncos’ training camp today. Which Broncos QB surprised in team work today? Could Zach Wilson be the second QB, the Broncos run on the field in the first preseason game? How can Bo Nix take the next step as a quarterback when it comes to be a leader, learning from the struggles, and taking control of the offense? We pivot to Jamal Murray and the Nuggets looming extension. We listen back to Nugget’s GM, Calvin Booth’s comments on Murray from before the Olympics. Has Booth’s feeling towards Murray changed in the last 3 weeks, since having a poor Olympic showing?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Broncos’ training camp. How did the Broncos bounce back after a subpar practice yesterday? Is it a concern that the quarterbacks aren’t struggling or throwing interceptions? Would the guys prefer to have the QB’s push the ball more? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Steelers QB competition, a preview of Team Serbia taking on Team USA in the Olympic basketball semifinals, and a new food the Arizona Cardinals are introducing this season. We revisit the CU Buffs article from Athlon Sports, after the writer made an appearance on national media.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “dude of the day”. Zach explains why he’s been so impressed with Broncos’ late round pick, Devaughn Vele. Phil shares why he’s encouraged by what he’s seeing from Bo Nix in camp. We take a look at a couple recent Broncos QB’s and how much we will see them on their new teams this season. We finish up the hour with a discussion on Jamal Murray and his looming contract extension with the Nuggets. Will there be any drama between the two sides before Murray is secured in Denver, long term? Has Murray taken his foot off the gas since winning a championship?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Broncos ongoing quarterback competition. What did the guy’s see from each of the QB’s? Should we want to see more turnovers from the Broncos QB’s? Andrew Mason, our Broncos insider, joins the show to share what he’s seen from the Broncos, Devaughn Vele, the QB’s, and much more. We shift to the story on CU and the defamatory stance the writer has against the Buffs. We have conflicting reports on the legitimacy behind the story, does the truth lie somewhere between the article and the naysayers? Will Petersen, of DenverSports.com, joins the show to discuss what he saw at Broncos training camp and Justin Simmons visiting NFL teams.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks of with Zach and Phil cross talking with Josh Dover. The guys speculate on Jamal Murray’s struggles in the Olympics and if they’re concerned about Murray going forward. We pivot to the Broncos and a training camp update from today. The guys share their thoughts on what they saw from Broncos practice. Will the Broncos’ young, 4th round pick make the Broncos roster and what impact can he make this season? How can the Broncos improve in the red zone after ranking towards the bottom in the NFL, last season? Will this be the year the Broncos finally have a defensive player reach the 10+ sack mark?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh about all things from Broncos’ training camp. Has Bo Nix taken total control of the starting QB position? Stoke explains why he is hoping for bad practices from Nix to learn from his mistakes. Did the Broncos mishandle the Jerry Jeudy situation from last year? Should the Broncos have “sold high” on Jeudy at the trade deadline last year? The guys react to a slanderous article about CU and the chaos in the locker room. How much of it is true and is any of the alleged activity uncommon in locker rooms around the country?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Josh Dover and James Merilatt on all things from today’s Broncos training camp. How to the guys grade the toughness and effort level they are seeing at practice? After another strong day from Bo Nix, are the guys inspired from Bo making jumps in his play from earlier in the off season? What does the recent history say about first-round quarterbacks starting right off the bat, in week 1?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the recent history of first-round quarterbacks. What are the circumstances in which first-round QB’s didn’t start in week 1 in the past 6 years? Does the Broncos situation mirror those? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the variety of wide receivers the Broncos could keep on the roster, if the money will come into account for which QB’s make the team and much more. Zach and Phil disagree with Mike, that the Broncos need to keep Zach Wilson. Who do the guys expect to start in each preseason game?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “dude of the day”. What did Jaleel McLaughlin do to stand out to Phil today? We play “Phil in the blank” with Phillip Lindsay. What does Phil think the identity of this Broncos team is? We pivot to Jamal Murray’s slow start to the Olympics. Is there cause for concern with his poor shooting? The guys discuss the new special teams rules and if they’re expecting them to make a big impact early in the season. Zach and Phil gush over what they saw at practice today in Coach Payton vocally coaching the Broncos up and talking through specific situations on the field.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bo Nix’s strong day at practice. Has Bo taken the pole position in the QB competition? What can Stidham do to take back control of the QB battle? We look back at the recent history of first round quarterbacks to not start in week 1, do the Broncos mirror a similar situation as those of the past 6 seasons? Jamal Murray has been struggling in three games with Team Canada, what is the reason behind the lack of scoring? We wrap up the show with the guys reacting to Mike Evans citing “the Broncos needing Zach Wilson”.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil ross talking with Stokley and Josh on their thoughts from Broncos’ training camp today. Even with the pads coming off for the day, the guys liked the competitive spirit at practice. Will good coaching and playing hard be able to overcome the lack of talent on the roster? With a deep and unproven receiver room, the guys discuss the potential surprise roster cuts that we could be in store for. Who do the quarterbacks trust the most from the wide receivers?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil talk through the dynamic out at Broncos training camp with the fans. DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to share his thoughts on the Broncos QB play, the defense shining early, and much more. Who from the current Broncos is the safest bet to buy a jersey of? Today’s “Three Count” includes Jamal Murray discussing coming off the bench for Team Canada, Caleb Williams trying to clean the Bears locker room, and Broncos training camp fan attendance. We pivot to the CU Buffs and ESPN’s top 30 teams to make the college football playoff, did the Buffs make the list?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hand out their “dude of the day”. Which Broncos were worthy of this prestigious award? What can Michael Bandy do to make the Broncos roster? With a strong start to camp from Josh Reynolds, is he a lock to be a starting receiver? Phil shares a funny story about Emmanuel Sanders demanding the ball on back-to-back plays and everyone in huddle going along with it. Phil also shares a story about meeting USA star, Simone Biles and mistaking her for someone else. We finish up the hour with hierarchy of the receiver room. Will the roster cuts really come down to who the best players are, or will there be external factors that impact the roster bubble?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos’ quarterback competition. Have any of the 3 QB’s taken control of the competition. The guys also discuss the national media putting out the narrative that Bo Nix is having a good camp. Colorado Buffaloes beat writer for Buffzone, Brian Howell joins the show to talk all things CU. Can Shedeur find a way to be a Heisman finalist? What does Brian make of the wide range of predictions for the Buffs? We revisit the Broncos running back situation and the step Javonte Williams can make this season after fighting through injury last year. Will the Broncos end up cutting a player after camp that goes on to make an impact on a different team?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh on everything from Broncos’ training camp today including Sean Payton’s surly answer to Zach, how much preseason will matter, and which players shouldn’t be playing in preseason games. The guys react to Bo Nix’s big day at practice, has he already passed Stidham or does he need to prove it over a longer period of time? Is Zach Wilson back in the running after playing with the second team today or is it a sham of a 3-man quarterback competition? Sean Payton has called his shot with his most recent draft class, will they live up to his expectations?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Sean Payton’s comments on the most recent draft class. Will Bo Nix be the marker if the draft class is a success or can hitting on the others be enough? Why is Sean Payton so much higher on this class vs the 2023 class? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Rockies stay pat at the trade deadline, a NFL free agent turning down the Broncos to take less money to go elsewhere, and a former Bronco signing in the AFC. The guys entertain a hypothetical of whether Bo Nix would prefer a 1,000-yard runner or a 1,000-yard receiver for the Broncos. Could Greg Dulcich be that guy to be a 1,000-yard receiver? Which option would be more impactful?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil declare their “dude of the day” from Broncos’ training camp today. Who stood out to the guys and why? The Broncos has their first major injury of training camp, how will this effect the Broncos during the season? The guys react to Sean Payton’s comments on this 2024 draft class. Why is Payton so bold on this year’s class over the 2032 draft class? Is Payton buying himself time by saying in three years, this class will be the building blocks of the roster? DenverSports.com’s Cecil Lammey joins the show to discuss how Bo Nix looked today challenging the defense, Josh Reynolds being a legitimate weapon on the outside, and Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down Bo Nix’s good day at training camp after a rough day yesterday. Is Nix now in the driver’s seat or is Stidham’s consistency still leading the way? The guys question why Sean Payton has Zach Wilson still in the mix after running with the second team today. Zach revisits his “beef” with our morning show host, Mark Schlereth. Should Sean Payton be conferring with Zach on the Broncos practice reps? Will Petersen, of DenverSports.con, joins the show to share his thoughts on all things Broncos including the QB competition.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh on everything they saw from Broncos’ training camp today. Is the quarterback competition getting simplified right before our eyes? Zach explains why he has a problem with the way the QB reps are getting split up. What do the guys make of the competitiveness out at practice? Has Javante Williams solidified himself as the starting running back? The guys react to some of John Elway’s comments on Elway almost being a Raider and how to rookies need to deal with the transition to the NFL.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh on what they saw from Broncos’ training camp today. Why was the first padded practice so short and do the Broncos have “dawgs” this year? Was today’s easier practice today, helping the team stay healthy long term? What were the guy’s takeaways from the defensive line beating up on the offensive line? The QB competition continues with a 3-horse race, how much longer are the guys expecting Zach Wilson to stay in the race? John Elway reveals his biggest mistake as a GM. Zach and Phil discuss why Elway made that mistake, was Elway afraid of making the same mistake twice after swinging and missing on Paxton Lynch?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley on what he saw from Broncos’ training camp today. What caused Stoke to do a 180 on Cortland Sutton’s restructured contract? Zach predicts that this offensive line can be an elite group and possibly top 3 in the NFL. Is Bo Nix’s style of offense built to succeed in the NFL with the way offenses are being forced to play because of the conservative defenses teams are showing? How does Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham balance playing aggressively while trying not to lose the job by not making mistakes?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Russell Westbrook fit in Denver now that he is officially a Nugget. Have they gotten better since the end of last season? Mike Klis, our 9News Broncos insider joins the show to breakdown the Broncos QB battle, how the reps are split up, the music at practice and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes a Bronco on the NFL top 100 list, an inner AFC West rivalry, and the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. What can the Broncos do to add depth to the Broncos safeties group?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and John Davis cross talking with Stokley and Mat Smith on what they saw from Broncos training camp today. What do we make of Bo Nix getting the most first team reps in day 2? Does a QB competition allow the quarterbacks to play their best? We have a resolution to the Cortland Sutton “hold in”, who won the negations or was it a “win-win”? What were the vibes out at practice and will fans being in attendance tomorrow add some juice? What does Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham need to prove to become the starter?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phillip Lindsay and John Davis dive into Sean Payton’s comments after practice today. Courtland Sutton and the Broncos have agreed to restructure his contract, is this the end of the problems between the two sides? The guys discuss the Broncos secondary and how they looked today. Phil explains why he’s excited to see these young safeties and corners flying around this season. Today’s “Three Count” includes a former Bronco making a comeback to the NFL, Russell Wilson’s injury, and Southwest Airlines changing their seating policy. Phil and John go in depth into the running back room and what each guy can bring to the team.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Josh on the sights and sounds from Broncos’ training camp. What do the guys make of a healthy Greg Dulcich they saw today? Did we see a more friendly Sean Payton today after his surly appearance yesterday? The guys speak to the level of work and competition at Broncos practice today. Courtland Sutton was in attendance at Broncos training camp today but didn’t participate in all the drills, is something to monitor going forward? The guys discuss who they see having a bounce back season from the Broncos defensive line.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to what they saw from Broncos training camp today. What were the highs and lows of Zach Wilson’s throws? Is Sean Payton evaluating Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham the same way? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Rockies and Red Sox benches clearing, Randy Gregory, and a special appearance at Broncos training camp. We pivot to the Denver Nuggets and KCP’s comments on the Nuggets vs Lakers series in the playoffs. Did the Nuggets prioritize their seeding over being rested for the playoffs?
In hour 3 of The Drive, the guys react to the Rockies historic game today and the benches clearing incident with the Red Sox. Zach shares which Broncos player was being coached “hard” today and Phil shares insight into how NFL players are expected to take “hard coaching”. Could we see the next 1000-yard rookie receiver, right here in Denver? The guys discuss how great Javonte Williams looked at practice today and how he is seen after a lackluster season. Is Von Miller one of the best 25 players since the turn of the century?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Greg Dulcich and what he can bring to the Broncos. Can Dulcich be the “joker” role if he can stay healthy? Courtland Sutton was in attendance today but not a full participant, is this part of a ramp up plan or a sign of Sutton “holding in”? What other wide receivers stood out to Zach today? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen. Will shares his thoughts on the Broncos starting practice earlier on the calendar and the health of Greg Dulcich and Tim Patrick.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Stokley and Josh by reacting to Sean Payton’s press conference today. What were their major takeaways from Payton’s mood? How did Phil feel being on the other side of press conferences for the first time? What did Sean Payton have to say on how he will be balancing the quarterback competition and do Zach and Phil agree? The guys debate who has more pressure on them this season, George Paton or Vance Joseph. Is this year’s Broncos defense primed for a breakout year?
In hour 2 of The Drive, the guys dive into more audio from Sean Payton’s press conference today. What were Sean’s thoughts on Greg Dulcich as well as if Courtland Sutton will be in attendance for training camp. Today’s “Three Count” includes the streaking Rockies, Coach Prime getting a bonus, and Team USA narrowly beating Team Germany in their final game before the Olympics start. We finish up the hour with a game of “Bronco or Bravo” where Phil and company guess whether a name belongs to a fringe Broncos player of a reality tv star.
In hour 3 of The Drive, the guys examine the NFL’s Top-100 list and look back on Phil’s appearance on the list. Where will current Broncos fall on the list? Phil also looks back on his decision to join the Broncos as an undrafted free agent. Zach and Phil give their hot takes for “Hot Take Tuesday”. Phil predicts each of the three QB’s will make a start during the preseason, while Zach predicts Greg Dulcich to have a healthy training camp. DenverSports.com’s Cecil Lammey joins the show to breakdown the running backs and what they each bring to the table, the QB competition and Cecil’s interaction with Coach Payton from today.
In hour 4 of The Drive, the guys continue to react to Sean Payton’s comments from training camp today. How is Sean Payton dealing with the low expectations from the national media when it comes to the Broncos winning games? Did the Denver Broncos “win” the standoff with potential holdout Courtland Sutton? Zach and Phil debate who is under more pressure this season, George Paton or Vance Joseph. We wrap up the show with the guys final takeaways from today including Courtland Sutton and narrowing down the QB competition.
Zach and Phil are both back and Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys cross talking with Stokley and Josh on the possibility of Sean Payton being in the Hall of Fame. We then breakdown all the Denver sports events that took place while Phil was on paternity leave including Russell Westbrook joining the Denver Nuggets. The guys react to a Denver writer claiming Javante Williams could be on the outside looking in for the Broncos running back room. Could we see Coach Prime in LA next season? Why one of ESPN’s college football analysts thinks so.
Hour 2 of The Drive dives into the biggest storylines heading into Broncos’ training camp. How will the QB competition shake out? Will Bo Nix be “given” the job? Who will emerge from the wide receiver room? Today’s “Three Count” includes a former Bronco retiring, the Rockies handing out one of the biggest signing bonuses in history, and a former CSU basketball player standing out in Summer League. Phil and Zach question if we will see Courtland Sutton at Broncos training camp without a new contract and if does show up, will he be a full participant?
Hour 3 of The Drive reacts to Jamal Murray’s lack of playing time with Team Canada so far. Could something be going on behind the scenes with Murray and his health? Are two Broncos running backs from last season fighting for the final spot in the running back room? Why Phil thinks the most recent Bronco RB drafted could be on the outside looking in. With the addition of Russell Westbrook to Denver, are the Nuggets primed to climb that championship mountain again? ESPN’s Paul Finebaum linked Coach Prime to a potential open USC job at the end of the year. Would USC be a good fit and be able to lure Prime away from Boulder?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Broncos training camp and discuss the biggest storylines heading into camp. How soon will Zach Wilson be ruled out of the QB competition? What does Bo Nix need to show in camp to be the week 1 starter? If Courtland Sutton decides to sit out of training camp until he receives a new contract, will he rub the fans the wrong way? Another Rockies player was immortalized in the Baseball Hall of Fame this past weekend, who are the next great Denver athletes on the way to join the Hall of Fame?
John Davis and Will Petersen are filling in today for Zach and Phill. In hour 1, they dive into some news coming out of Canada’s national basketball team, and how this could affect the Nuggets moving forward. They do a dive into the Westbrook news and how the move changes the roster. Is this a winning roster? What are the best ways to use Westbrook? Also are there any players on the Broncos roster that could achieve milestones no Bronco has hit since 2018?
John Davis and Will Petersen are filling in today for Zach and Phill. In hour 2 they look at ESPN's top 100 athletes list and give it a Colorado spin. Which athletes crack Colorado’s top 100 since 2000? Our 9News inside Mike Kils gives some Broncos updates and ranks his top 5 Broncos, Rockies, Avs, and Nuggets. On the 3-count they dive into the Rockies new rookie and his deal, is Nolan the next Rockie to see Cooperstown, and has Bronny James changed their perception with back-to-back summer league games? Who has Sports Illustrated named the Broncos break out player for this year?
John Davis and Will Petersen are filling in today for Zach and Phill. In hour 3 the guys open with some breaking news from the Avs. Is Mikko Rantanen going to sign a huge extension with the team? Is that the right decision moving forward, is there a better option? A big media personality has ranked Sean Payton as a top 5 coach in the NFL. Is that too high and where would we rank him? Are the Nuggets better now with Westbrook or are they the same team as a year ago?
John Davis and Will Petersen are filling in today for Zach and Phill. In hour 4, we look at the news coming from Canada's national basketball team. Is the Jamal Murray news something worth getting worried about? How could this impact their contract talks, or has this contract already been agreed to? They dive into the top 10 athletes in Colorado since 2000 and who could crack that list moving forward. Which rookie for the Broncos could have the biggest impact this season?
Zach is joined by DenverSports.com's Will Petersen again on a Thursday with breaking news! Russell Westbrook has been moved to the Jazz and is expected to be bought out and on the move to your Denver Nuggets! They discuss the pros and cons of the move and how this could affect the locker room moving forward. Does adding Westbrook put the final nail in the coffin for a Nuggets summer league guard? Are the Nuggets helping Jokic win another championship with this move? All of that and more in hour one!
Zach is back from vacation and rolling with DenverSports.com’s Will Peterson. In hour 1, the guys cross talk with Stokley and Josh on the possibility of Javante Williams getting cut from the Broncos. How will the running back room be constructed? The Broncos extended their guy, Quinn Meinerz, will the Broncos have a top 5 offensive line with all they’ve invested in the line? Nikola Jokic took on team USA today in a friendly, what were Zach and Will’s takeaways? Coach Prime’s name was in the headlines again, is CU relevant to college football or just Deion Sanders?
John Davis and Rachel Vigil are in for The Drive today. In hour 1, John and Rachel cross talk with Josh Dover on the potential of Russell Westbrook joining the Nuggets. Can Westbrook be a mentor to younger Nuggets? Do we want him to be a mentor? With reports that the Nuggets considered trading for Paul George and including MPJ in the trade, did the Nuggets miss out on adding a more reliable player in Paul George? John and Rachel discuss the holdup in Jamal Murray signing an extension with the Nuggets. Is there a clause in the contract that the sides cannot agree on or are the Nuggets waiting to see a healthy Murray after the Olympics?
John Davis and Rachel Vigil are in for The Drive today. In hour 2, John and Rachel go over the main positions up for grabs for the Broncos. Will we see the 3 QB competition whittled down to a 2 Wb competition? How close are Nix and Stidham and can Nix close the gap before the regular season starts? With the starting RB position open, who do Rachel and John expect to fill that spot? Today’s “Three Count” includes a horrible National Anthem, new teams potentially joining the Big 12, and USA Olympic basketball. We react to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum’s comments on CU, is CU still considered an “easy win” on other team’s schedules?
John Davis and Rachel Vigil are in for The Drive today. In hour 3, John and Rachel react to the news of Nuggets Julian Strawther sitting out the rest of Summer League after an impressive start. Can Strawther be a reliable option off the bench this season? John and Rachel give their thoughts on the NFL Network’s Mount Rushmore of the Denver Broncos. Are all 4 players listed worthy of the honor and which Broncos that didn’t make the list have a case to make it? John and Rachel disagree on the Nuggets letting KCP walk this off season, will this move bite the Nuggets in the long run?
John Davis and Rachel Vigil are in for The Drive today. In hour 4, John and Rachel react to the newest coaching list revealed. Where did Sean Payton fall on this Fox Sport’s personalities list? We have rumors that the Nuggets were interested in trading MPJ this off season to bring in a superstar, why Rachel doesn’t think the Nuggets should blow up their big 3. Will the Nuggets be in the trade market during the season and make a deal at the deadline? We wrap up with the Top 5, what we will be watching tonight and a quick discussion on video games.
John Davis and Chad Andrus are in for The Drive today. In hour 1, the guys cross talk with Stokley and Josh about the Nuggets most recent draft pick getting injured during Summer League. Will the Nuggets run into the same problem of playing their starters too many minutes again, next season? Did last year’s poor off season by Booth doom the Nuggets and the reason the Nuggets lost to Minnesota? We finish up the hour with a discussion on Bo Nix and the Broncos. A very popular QB coach compared Nix to Drew Brees, is this comparison fair?
John Davis and Chad Andrus are in for The Drive today. In hour 2, the guys dive into the possibly of Bo Nix starting in Week 1. Is Sean Payton trying to win this season or will he admit this is a rebuild? Which week are the guys expecting Nix to make his first start? Today’s “Three Count” includes the MLB Home Run Derby, the disaster at the Copa America Final, and the Rockies first round pick from Georgia. The NFL Network released their Mount Rushmore of the Denver Broncos, do John and Chad agree with their list?
John Davis and Chad Andrus are in for The Drive today. In hour 3, the guys react to a prominent college football analyst dumping on Coach Prime and the CU Buffaloes. How many games do the Buffs need to win to shut up the “haters”? Will CU be ranked at any point this season? With some young Broncos up for extensions in Quinn Meinerz and Patrick Surtain, will we see new contracts before the season? Between Garrett Bolles and Courtland Sutton, which is more important to the growth of Bo Nix? Does the Daron Holmes injury affect the Nuggets more in the short term or long term?
John Davis and Chad Andrus are in for The Drive today. In hour 4, the guys take a deep dive into the Denver Nuggets. How would Russell Westbrook fit in Denver? Is Russ’ mentality something the Nuggets have been missing? What does growth look like from the young Nuggets like Strawther, Pickett, Watson and more? We pivot the Broncos and John and Chad debate when Broncos Country will see Bo Nix start. Are the first 4 weeks too treacherous of a stretch for Nix to get thrown in the deep end? We wrap up with our “Top 5” and what we will be tuning into tonight including the MLB Home Run Derby.
Mat Smith and Kyle Reese are in for The Drive today. In hour 1, the guys cross talk with Stokley and Josh on the importance of the Nuggets Summer League. Which young players are the most intriguing to keep up with this summer? Mat shares an update on the Val Nichushkin situation. Mat and Kyle react to the NFL’s Mount Rushmore for the Denver Broncos, do the guys agree with who the NFL listed? CBS Sports released a ranking of the NFL coaches, where did Sean Payton fall on the list? How do Kyle and Mat grade Payton’s performance from last season?
Kyle Reese and Mat Smith are in for The Drive today. In hour 1, the guys cross talk with Stokley and Josh about Shedeur Sanders and the CU Buffs. Kyle and Mat then discuss the USA vs Canada basketball game from last night, should we be concerned about how Jamal Murray played? We pivot to the Broncos and Bill Barnwell’s rankings of NFL skill positions. How low should the Broncos be ranked? Is the Broncos wide receiver room better set up this season than last?
Mat Smith and Kyle Reese are in for The Drive today. In hour 1, the guys react to Coach Prime’s comments from Big 12 Media today. With “Camp Stidham” underway, Mat and Kyle go over which Broncos are in attendance, does it mean anything for the few that aren’t there? Which WR’s will make up the position room this season? The guys pivot to the Nuggets and question who is most to blame for the Nuggets early exit.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach talking with Stokley and Zach about the possibility of bringing in Russell Westbrook and if JALEN Pickett could be ready to be back up point guard? Zach then dives into Michael Porter Jr. and how his contract affects the Nuggets going forward more than most people are suggesting. The Big 12 media voted the Buffs to finish 11th in the preseason poll, is CU in for massive let down this fall? After making a tough decision on KCP, does Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth, have an even bigger decision to make this summer?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach cross talking with Stokley and Josh, recapping their Fourth of July and theorizing why Jamal Murray hasn’t signed his extension yet. Zach continues to question what the rift between Murray and the Nuggets is and why does ESPN’s Brian Windhorst keep bringing up the non-extension between the two sides. Zach then gives his pro’s and con’s list of bringing Russell Westbrook to the Nuggets. We pivot to the NFL and the Broncos, does Denver have a “best unit” that ranks first in the AFC West?
Dan Jacobs is in for this holiday edition of The Drive. In hour 1, Dan joins Mike Rice and Kevin Kissner to breakdown the Avalanche and the Val contract situation. Morning Show host, Mike Evans joins the show to discuss his “boycott of the Rockies” and the Avs roster construction. Mike stays on for an additional segment, Dan gives Mike a hard time about his high expectations for Sean Payton and Coach Prime.
Dan Jacobs is in for this holiday edition of The Drive. In hour 2, Dan is joined by DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen. The guys discuss unsung heroes, Coach Prime in Boulder, and the Nuggets off season. Do the Nuggets have a plan going forward? Is Jokic upset with the franchise? Dan and Will then transition to Dick Monfort and the Rockies, is Monfort the biggest villain in Denver sports history? Today’s “Three Count” includes USA men’s soccer, Bronny James and the anniversary of Seinfeld.
Dan Jacobs is in for this holiday edition of The Drive. In hour 3, Dan takes a stand for Rockies owner, Dick Monfort. Dan explains why Dick is the reason we have baseball in Denver and how he actually cares about the team despite its recent shortcomings. Are the Rockies in a position to bounce back and be competitive in the near future? Should the Rockies be trading away their only talent to get back prospects? We revisit our conversation with Mike Evans from earlier in the show discussing Mike’s “boycott” of the Rockies.
Dan Jacobs is in for this holiday edition of The Drive. In hour 4, Dan revisits his conversation with Mike Evans from earlier in the show. The guys dive into what the expectations for Sean Payton and Coach Prime should be this season. Dan responds to your texts and shares his BBQ tips and thoughts on his “adult baked beans”. We wrap up the show with our “Top 5” foods for summer/July 4th.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys continuing their discussions around Jamal Murray and the odd situation of him not extending his contract yet. Did Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth, offend Jamal with his comments after the season? Is Booth in Europe trying to smooth over a sticky situation between Jokic and the Nuggets? The guys question Calvin Booth’s vision, could the Nuggets be getting ready to move off of Aaron Gordon next?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to quotes from University of Utah, Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, regarding Broncos rookie QB, Bo Nix. Is Whittingham’s praise of Nix cause for optimism within Broncos Country? 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the Broncos young players and the pressure on Sean Payton. Today’s “Three Count” includes Johntay Porter, the preseason All-Big 12 team, and the WNBA all-star game. Zach asks the listeners and Phil, which coach has more pressure on them, Coach Payton or Coach Prime?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil evaluate the young talent or lack there of on the Broncos. Where does the young talent in Denver compare to the top under 25-year-olds around the league? The guys react to conflicting reports that KCP was offered a similar deal from the Nuggets and Orlando Magic. The Big 12 media poll was released, where did the Buffs rank and how difficult will their road to overcoming the odds be? Zach and Phil continue to question if there is a disconnect between Nuggets’ GM, Calvin Booth and the team.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s, James Merilatt. The guys discuss the “drama” surrounding the Denver Nuggets. Is Jokic upset with the way the Nuggets have proceeded in free agency? Will Petersen joins the show to give his side on the Nuggets off season and which football coach in Colorado has the most pressure on them this season. We wrap up today’s show with our favorite parts of Fourth of July.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys discussing the Nuggets free agency. Why have Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon not been re-signed yet? Is something bigger going on within the Nuggets organization and its players? Did Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth’s comments on KCP, drive him to not sign with the Nuggets? We pivot to the Broncos and all their new projected starters for the upcoming season. Which new starter are the guys most excited and confident about?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets offseason. Is Christian Brown ready to step into the starting lineup? What does Jokic think of the lack of moves by the Nuggets? Today’s “Three Count” includes a new logo on Texas Tech’s football field, Val Nichushkin skating in Russia and Jayson Tatum signed for how much?! We finish up the hour with the guys reacting to the embarrassing display by the US Men’s National Soccer team. Is there a way for the US to fix their standing in soccer? And quick?
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation around the Nuggets. Is MPJ the reason the Nuggets are in a tough spot in the salary cap? Could Paul George have been on his way to Denver? With the Broncos filling in multiple position with new starters, which guys are Zach and Phil most looking forward to? Is Troy Franklin poised for a breakout rookie season with the Broncos? Could we see Shedeur Sanders in black and silver and in the AFC West next year? Does CU’s wins and losses matter when it comes to where Shedeur will be selected in the draft?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to clips of national media questioning the Nuggets off season. Should Nuggets fan be upset with ownership? Zach questions what Jokic thinks of all this? Is Jokic involved in the team’s decision making and is he frustrated with the team losing Bruce Brown and KCP in back-to-back off seasons? We wrap up the show with what we will be tuning into tonight including some soccer and WNBA action.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys discussing the expectations for the Buffs this season. If it doesn’t go well this season, then when? Zach reviews his Morgan Wallen experience from last weekend. We then turn to the loss of KCP, how do the Nuggets fill his absence? How much of losing KCP came down to the new NBA CBA going forward? A big domino of the Avs offseason fell today, what are the guy’s thoughts on the Avs move?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into a potential future Hall of Famer joining the Nuggets. Would Russell Westbrook be a fit in Denver? Would Westbrook be alright accepting a role coming off the bench? Today’s “Three Count” includes Zach Wilson getting engaged and a wild story about Michael Jordan. We finish up the show with some rumors of Paul George of Klay Thompson being on the Nuggets radar but not getting a deal done.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a national outlet’s week by week prediction of the Colorado Buffaloes season. What do the guys consider a successful season for the Buffs? Will the Buffs be participating in a bowl game? After KCP was reported to be signing with the Orlando Magic, the guys question how the Nuggets are going to replace his production? How can the Nuggets maximize their window to win another championship? We take a look back at Denver sports history and which athlete had the biggest impact in the shortest amount of time?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into the possibility of Russell Westbrook joining the Nuggets. Is Westbrook too much of a “me” guy to be a Nugget? Can Russell fill in that “dawg” mentality that left with Bruce Brown? The Avalanche brought back a player in free agency on a team friendly deal, are the Avs done making moves this offseason? We wrap up the show with what we are watching tonight including the US Men’s Soccer team in action tonight and more.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys debating who the biggest villain is in Denver sports history. According to an Athletic report, the Nuggets have interest in former All-Star, Klay Thompson, would Thompson be a fit if KCP walks? Would Klay or Christan Braun be the fifth starter? Our own Nathan MacKinnon, took home some hardware at the NHL awards last night, will it be his first of many MVP’s? Who will be the most successful skill position player for the Broncos this season?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what’s more likely: a 1,000 yard receiver, a 1,000 yard rusher, of a double-digit sack artist? Where do the guys differ on their list and what surprise receiver does Phil think can go for 1,000? Today’s “Three Count” includes the NHL Hart Trophy, an NFL lawsuit, and some Colorado connections in the upcoming Olympics. We finish up the hour with a broader discussion on the influx of international players being drafted to the NBA.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys reacting to the breaking news of the Nuggets. Is Jamal Murray worth the proposed contract extension that NBA insiders are reporting is coming? Are we surprised that KCP is declining his player option with the Nuggets? We react to some interesting quotes from Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth, does it sound like the Nuggets are ready to move on if KCP is not back next season? The Nuggets made their first-round draft pick last night, who did they get and how does he fit?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys discussing possible draft options for the Nuggets tonight. We dive into Zach’s wild idea of who to take in the second round. We continue Nuggets talk with whether or not we will see a splashy move from the Nuggets tonight, could Michael Porter Jr. be on the trading block? We continue our conversation on MPJ and give out percentages for the odds of a Michael Porter Jr. trade tonight?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation around Michael Porter Jr. and the chances of him being traded tonight. We move onto Sean Payton and the pressure he’s under this season. Is Payton on the hottest seat out of all the Denver Coaches? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Villanova Knicks, a college coach’s controversial postgame press conference and the Nuggets search for a new Rocky. We finish up the hour with a debate of if the Rockies should trade one of their longest tenured players.
In hour 3 of The Drive, the guys react to Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt. What did Prime say he regretted from year one in Boulder? Did Coach Prime let things get too personal last year? Is Prime the greatest divider of opinions in modern sports? Is that a good thing? The NBA Draft is tonight, will the Nuggets be making a pick or trade at pick number 28? What is the Nuggets plan at backup center? What prospects are Zach and Phil looking at for the Nuggets? Is today the final day of Michael Porter Jr. in a Nuggets jersey?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into the possibility of Michael Porter Jr. being traded tonight. What are the pros and cons of Porter Jr.’s game? Does the next Nuggets championship team have MPJ on it? The guys react to Sean Payton being placed on a list of non-QB’s under the most pressure this season. Is Payton already on the hot seat? How does Payton compare to the other coaches in Denver? We wrap up the show with what we are watching tonight, a Russell Wilson video and what to expect from the Nuggets draft tonight.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with cross talk with Stokley and Josh. The guys discuss which championship was harder to watch between the NHL and NBA. Should it have been the Nuggets or Avalanche picking up the trophy this week instead? The Broncos roster was listed as 31st by ESPN, do the guys have a problem with the list? Going into year 2 for Coach Prime at CU, what does Prime think he could do differently this year?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Bronco’s linebacker, Jonas Griffith sits down with Zach and Phil. Jonas discuses how he’s doing after his injury, how he became a Bronco, what to expect from him this season, and much more. Today’s “Three Count” includes Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smyth and if the Nuggets should draft Bronny James and hold him hostage. We finish up the hour with how the Avalanche should proceed this off season and what their options are for retooling the roster.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into what the Nuggets are looking at this off season and how the new CBA affects what options they have going forward. We then turn to the ratings from last night’s game 7 and where the numbers are compared to what the guys expected. What do the guys make of a new movie being made about an AFC West foe? Zach and Phil react to Coach Prime’s interview with Fox’s Joel Klatt, what would Prime have done differently from last year? Is the Stanley Cup the best trophy is sports?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil revisit their conversation with Bronco’s linebacker, Jonas Griffith. What were Griffith’s thoughts on the Broncos doubters? What are his goals for the season? How does Stidham differentiate himself from the other two quarterbacks? How is Jonas Griffith responding to his injury from a year ago? ESPN ranked the Broncos roster as the 31st roster in the NFL, do the guys agree with the Broncos ranking? We wrap up the show with what we are watching tonight and quick look into NBA free agency and possible trades.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil previewing the Stanley Cup Finals game 7 tonight. We move onto Coach Prime’s interview with Joel Klatt, could we see Prime stick around in Boulder after his sons leave? Should the Broncos be calling out the haters and “keeping receipts”? With the NBA Draft around the corner, who could we see walk across the stage with Colorado connections? What will the Nuggets do with their first-round pick?
In hour 1 of The Drive, Phillip Lindsay and fill-in host, Mat Smith cross talk with Stokley about Jaleel McLaughlin’s comments from yesterday. The guys breakdown the Broncos quarterback depth chart, what does each guy bring to the table? Does Sean Payton really feel similarly about Bo Nix as he did about Patrick Mahomes? With an improved offensive line, what will we see from Sanders and the CU Buffs this season?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Phillip Lindsay and fill-in host, Mat Smith react to the news of Andrew Cogliano retiring from the Avalanche to move into the front office. How will Shedeur Sanders gel with the new OC in Boulder? Could we see a Baron Browning extension in Denver soon? Mike Kliss, our 9News Broncos Insider, joins the show. DenverSports.com’s Cecil Lammey joins the show to break down the Devid Shaw hiring and the QB competition.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Phillip Lindsay and fill-in host, Mat Smith discuss the Celtics parade and reminisce on the Nuggets parade from last year. Will chemistry come back to bite the Buffaloes this season? What difference will an improved offensive line provide in Boulder? How are the offensive weapons for Sanders looking? Will they miss some productive players from last year? We “Chop it Up” with topics including Bill Belichick’s new girlfriend, a big CU recruit and a story from Matt Stafford’s wife, Kelly. Will Russell Wilson be successful in Pittsburgh?
In hour 4 of The Drive, Phillip Lindsay and fill-in host, Mat Smith dive into what the Broncos season will look like. What will their record be after the first 8 games? What stretch of the season makes the most sense to plug Bo Nix in as the starter? Who has more pressure, Bo Nix or Caleb Williams? What is the floor and ceiling for the Broncos this year? We wrap up the show with what we will be watching this weekend including the Stanley Cup Finals, the College World Series final and more.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys talking about their golf rounds from yesterday with Stokley and Josh. The Broncos brought in a household name to their organization, what does he bring and who is the person behind the hiring? Are the guys excited about Jamal Murray playing in the Olympics this summer? We go down the “what if” domino effect if the Broncos had hired Jim Harbaugh a year ago instead of Sean Payton.
Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with current Broncos’ running back Jaleel McLaughlin joining the show. Jaleel shares his story of how he got to the NFL, how the Broncos are handling the negative noise around the national media and what to expect from the Broncos this season. How does Jaleel see the Broncos QB battle? Today’s “Three Count” includes Mad Dog making fun of Stephen A and some clarity to the story about CU and Coach Prime “forcing” the team to attend an event. Next week we will know the results of the NHL awards, are we expecting to see some Avalanche represented?
John Davis and Cecil Lammey are in for today’s Juneteenth edition of The Drive. In hour 1, the guys cross talk with Dan Jacobs on Shedeur Sanders and the CU football team. Is Sanders not relatable to his teammates? John and Davis take a deep dive into the Broncos wide receiver room and overall talent on the roster. We shift to “why aren’t the Broncos cool”? How do they become cool again? We finish up the hour discussing how the Broncos should go about their plan at QB this season.
John Davis and Cecil Lammey are in for today’s Juneteenth edition of The Drive. In hour 2, John and Cecil breakdown the “coolest” teams and athletes in sports history. Do any Colorado athletes make the list? Do you have to win to be cool? Today’s “Three Count” includes the passing of Willie Mays, Monty Williams getting fired and the Oilers extending the Stanley Cup Finals. We continue our conversation around the coolest teams in sports history, are the Blake Street Bombers on the list?
John Davis and Cecil Lammey are in for today’s Juneteenth edition of The Drive. In hour 3, we discuss how the Broncos can become “cool” again. Is the first step becoming rivals with the Chiefs again? Is style of play a factor in becoming cool? How does Denver become a destination city for athletes? Cecil shares what Bronco that isn’t a household name could have a huge impact this season. The guys wrap up the hour with why we should have so much confidence with the Broncos ownership.
John Davis and Cecil Lammey are in for today’s Juneteenth edition of The Drive. In hour 4, the guys discuss how the Broncos should proceed with the quarterback competition. Which rookie QB season would you ideally replicate for Bo Nix? How can CU continue their momentum from last year? Cecil points out another Bronco that could go from mostly unknown to key contributor this year. We wrap up the show with what we are all watching tonight.
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with cross talk with Stokley and Josh. The guys retell a story Clinton Portis shared on the show yesterday, discuss the leadership for the Broncos and return to the starting quarterback for week 1 conversation. Zach and Phil react to CBS Sports’ list of the top 100 players in the NFL, where did the top Broncos land on the list? Could we see Sheduer Sanders lining up against the Broncos twice a year in the future?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with previewing tonight’s NBA Finals game with Stokley and Josh. Another story is coming out of Boulder, will there ever be a week without a distraction for CU football? In honor of Father’s Day, Zach, Phil and DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt, decide who the “Founding Father’s” of each Denver sports franchise are.
Hour 2 of The Drive discusses the Broncos’ title they gained after missing the playoffs for an eighth consecutive season. What steps got us to this point? How do the Broncos get back on track? Former Broncos, Clinton Portis joins the show to breakdown his time and Denver and much more. We react to a great interview with Portis and a story he shared with the guys. Today’s “Three Count” includes Charles Barkley announcing his retirement and could we see a former Buff join the USA Olympic team? Courtland Sutton came out and said he wants to be a ring of famer in Denver, which of his teammates said they have the same aspiration?
Hour 3 of The Drive continues their conversation on Pat Surtain wanting to be a member of the ring of fame in Denver. After Surtain, who is next most likely to be a ring of famer? The CU Buffs are in headlines again, what controversy is being alleged this time? Zach and Phil rank who in Denver are the “founding fathers” of each franchise. Is there a narrative around Javonte Williams that needs to be put to bed? Will we see “rookie year” Javonte this season? How does the running back room shake out after training camp?
Hour 4 of The Drive revisits their conversation with former Broncos, Clinton Portis. Portis shares a very funny story about almost not being able to play in his most memorable game of his career with the Broncos. Do the Broncos have the veteran leadership necessary? The guys continue their conversation about Clinton Portis, how he was traded and what could have been if he remained a Bronco. We wrap up the show with predictions for tonight’s game of the NBA Finals and what we are looking for in the game.
John Davis is sitting in for Zach Bye today. He and Phil get into the QB situation for the Broncos. John becaosme best friends with Phil by talking about the RB's. Is their a surprise cut in the room?
In hour 2 John and Phil talk with Mike Klis. Is the Big 12 in for a big change? What are the Buffs expectations this season. What will dissapoint the guys?
In hour 3 the guys ponder if we are about to witness something not seen since 1995. Did Vance Josephs job just get more difficult? In Feed Phil he answeres the pressing nuggets questions.
Things kick off hour 4 with the 5 o'clock whistle and how loud are the talks surrounding Sutton right now? What do the guys think the WR room will look like after camp? WHats the best case scenario for the Broncos and what about the worst? Things wrap up with the Top 5 for the weekend.
On The Drive today Phil is back! Phil gives an update on his medical trip. Zach and Phil go through all the things that happened while he was gone. The Broncos canceled practice today. Did that decision sit well with the guys?
In hour 2 Zach admits that Phil might have seen the future. Will the Broncos be benxhing the rookie to start the season? Could the Big 12 be changing it's name? Who needs mini camp? Well apparently not Aaron Rodgers.
In hour 3 the competition isn't only in the QB room. What position does Zach think we need to keep an eye on? Is Sutton being at camp a good sign or does it mean nothing at all? Is the QB competition still between 3 guys? How does Phil feel about Peyton canceling the last day of camp.
In hour 4 Troy Renck joins the guys to discuss the conclusion of mandatory minicamp. Zach wants to know what Broncos Country wants. Should the Broncos be trying to win or develop? The player in Phil says one thing while the fans say something different.
Denver Sports.com's Will Peterson is in for Phillip Lindsay for the day. Hour 1 of The Drive gets right into Zach’s time at Broncos’ minicamp today. Which high ranking member of the Broncos did Zach get some one-on-one time with? Why do Zach and Will feel Denver was lucky to have the Walton-Penner group buy the Broncos? The Athletic released an MLB player poll, what did the poll reveal about how players think of the Rockies organization?
Will Peterson is in for Phillip Lindsay for the day. Hour 2 of The Drive dives into the conversation around the Broncos skipping the final day of minicamp tomorrow. Is this a sign of a bigger problem with the Broncos and putting in hard work? Will the players get together before training camp kicks off? Is Courtland Sutton being a Broncos in 2024 more about growing Bo Nix than helping the Broncos win? Should the Broncos be looking to play the young WR’s? How does Zach think the Courtland Sutton situation end up getting resolved?
Will Peterson is in for Phillip Lindsay today. Hour 3 of The Drive reacts to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum’s negative comments on Coach Prime. Is CU too much of a circus? Has Sanders’ coaching career been “legitimate”? Does Sean Payton have a new demeanor to him this season? Zach shares a story of his interaction with a high-ranking member of the Broncos. How lucky is Denver to have a great ownership group with the Broncos? Could the Monforts learn a thing or two from the Penners? Are the Rockies stuck in the “Stone Age”?
Will Peterson is in for Phillip Lindsay today. Hour 4 of The Drive discusses the Broncos quarterback battle. Is the QB race down to two now? Are Nix’s early struggles good in the long term of Bo’s career? Should Broncos Country be preparing to see Stidham out the gate this year? We hear some clips from Sean Payton’s press conference. How does Zach expect this Courtland Sutton “stalemate” to settle? After the Broncos announced they will skip their final practice of minicamp, will we see Broncos QB’s and WR’s get together before training camp? Do the Broncos deserve to skip their final day of practice? We wrap up the show with what we are watching tonight and predictions for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Will Peterson is in with Zach Bye for The Drive today. Hour 1 of The Drive gets into if we will see a different and more pleasant Sean Payton this season? What is the timeline for transitioning to Bo Nix being the Broncos starting quarterback? How important is it to have a big sample size of Bo Nix this season? We hear from Courtland Sutton from Broncos’ minicamp today. What are the guys’ takeaways from his press conference? Could Sutton hold out from Broncos’ training camp?
Will Peterson is in with Zach Bye for The Drive today. Hour 2 of The Drive takes a deep dive into Tim Patrick and why he is the ultimate wildcard for this Broncos receiver room. Which rookie receiver does Zach have his eye on? We continue our conversation on Courtland Sutton and what Sutton had to say today. Is it better for both sides to part ways and trade away Sutton? We have a Colorado connection to the Madden cover and happier Sean Payton in the “Three Count”. We finish up the hour debating if there is any hope left for a healthy Greg Dulcich?
Will Peterson is in with Zach Bye for The Drive today. Hour 3 of The Drive breaks down the Broncos running back room. Who do Zach and Will project to make this roster from the RB’s? Zach recaps his time from Broncos’ minicamp today and his interaction with Sean Payton. How aware is Payton of the outside noise on the low expectation for the Broncos. Should the Broncos narrow down the QB competition from 3 to 2? Which QB should be on the outside looking in?
Will Peterson is in with Zach Bye for The Drive today. Hour 4 of The Drive continues the conversation on the Broncos QB depth chart. Cecil Lammey, of DenverSports.com, joins the show to discuss Bo Nix, Greg Dulcich, and the running back options. Why does Cecil think Sean Payton likes Zach? Is it better for the Broncos to move Cortland Sutton to free up playing time for the younger guys? We have an update from Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh and finish up the show with what we are watching tonight.
In hour 1 with Phil out Zach is joined by Will Petersen of denversports.com. The Courtland Sutton watch is on. How do the guys feel about him showing up at camp? Who makes the guys feel star struck? The Nuggets championship team was ranked the second worst campion in the last 25 years. Fair or foul?
Zach and Phill cut into Stokely and Josh's conversation about Game 1 of the NBA Finals, breaking down what went wrong for the Mavericks. They heard a quote from Chicago about QB's that got them thinking, is Bo Nix a QB you can win with or is he a QB that will be a cause of winning? Would you take Joe Flacco's career for Bo Nix's career or do you expect more from him? Zach and Phil close out the first hour mixing and matching all the different RB combinations the Broncos have in the backfield and try to pick which one would be the best.
Zach and Phil open the second hour of The Drive discussing what the Broncos' nightmare scenario in 2024 is, as well as their dream scenario. They are joined by our 9news Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, who tells us his 2024 worst case scenario. He also tells us whether the Broncos are retooling or rebuilding. He tells us who the Broncos' starting QB should be and likely who it will be. The party at The Glenn keeps on going as the guys are joined by the Senior Editor of Denver Sports dot com, James Merilatt, who thinks Bo will be the Josh Rosen to Shedeur's Kyler Murray. Zach and Phill close out the second hour looking at how Sean payton is ranked amongst his peers.
Zach and Phil are joined by our very own Josh Dover to start the third hour and they get his take on Sean Payton's ranking amongst the rest of his NFL coaching peers. They also get his take on Bo Nix's potential as a guy who could be a guy the Broncos win because of. They hear a bit from a podcast that Sean Payton went on and they get a look into his mind. Then, the guys take try to figure out what the Nuggets and Avalanche should do with two vital moves that could make or break their championship windows. Zach and Phil close out the third hour talking about the variety of the Denver backfield and pick out their stable.
Zach and Phil open the fourth and final hour working out what the Broncos' nightmare scenario for this year is and they also try to figure out what their dream scenario is as well. They take a look at two absolutely vital decisions the Nuggets and the Avalanche have to make in the next few weeks that may decide their championship windows. Zach and Phil close out today's show shouting out Northglenn before giving their predictions for all of the Finals action going on between the NBA and NHL.
Zach and Phil open the show chatting with Stokley and Josh before looking at the odds for Bo's first season. The guys break down the intent behind the odds that are predicting a pretty pedestrian season for Bo Nix. Zach and Phil close out the hour previewing the NBA Finals, digging into the history and stats telling us why the matchups matter so much. They speculate which veteran player is going to get the next big contract now that Sutton is back, is Sutton going ot getthe deal he wants or will that money go to the likes of Bolles, Meinerz, or PS2?
Zach and Phil open the second hour with The Big Story of the Day, the presence of Courtland Sutton at mandatory minicamps. What will that mean for Bo Nix's development? Will he even be a full participant? The Three Count features the ultimate told-you-so-season, a few former Broncos involved in the Hall of Fame ceremonies later this summer, and another stint on the IL. Zach and Phil close out the second hour putting a spotlight on a position group that needs to improve if the Broncos have any chance of being better this year.
Zach and Phil open the third hour predicting growing pains for Bo Nix in his rookie season but what are the oddsmakers predicting? Zach asks Phil where it's better to run out of the tunnel, the NFL or Folsom Field with Ralphie? They stay in college to look at some billboard material for the CU locker room. The NBA Finals starts tonight, the guys give their predictions but Zach has history on his side. They finish the third hour breaking down the big news that Courtland Sutton will be at Mandatory Minicamp and what it means for the Broncos.
Zach and Phil enter the fourth and final hour on the text line getting our listeners involved in the Courtland Sutton conversation. They hear from Sean Payton on Jay Glazer's podcast to learn a bit more about the man instead of the coach. They are joined by The Denver Post's Troy Renck to talk about the money the Broncos are going to have to throw around soon. Troy tells them how excited Sean Payton is about Lucas Krull. Zach shows us the human side of our abrasive head coach, airing a clip of Sean Payton getting real about his family and his background. They close out the show with their NBA Finals predictions.
Zach and Phil cross talk with Stokely and Josh about some new big money deals that are about to go down. They dig into some new Courtland Sutton news, from a contract projection to a new team that has been linked to him. Lucas Krull has stood out in camp but Zach is pumping the brakes on the hype train, he's thinking the Broncos can make a deal. Zach and Phil take a look at the Stanley Cup odds for the Avs and have a real discussion about how realistic it is that they can get back.
Zach and Phil opent the second hour with The Big Story of the Day: an extra day of Broncos OTA's where Sean Payton will have to decide who run with the 1's. Should that day go to Bo? or, should he earn the job the old fashioned way? The Three Count features a brand new mega deal for the NBA's TV rights that'll create a whole new tax bracket, CU's CFP title odds, and more proof that basketball players are the world's best athletes. The guys clonclude the hour regaling us with the wild story of Jontay Porter's gambling ring.
Zach and Phil open the third hour of the show trying to answer the biggest question in Denver sports: what does a fair contract extension for Courtland Sutton look like? What happens if the two sides can't come to a deal? Well, there's a report linking Sutton to a possible contender. They get into a heated debate about extending Sutton at all after getting our listeners involved on the text line. Zach pitches a trade to improve the TE room and deal with a malcontent within the Broncos. Zach and Phil take a look at the brand new Stanley Cup odds that have the Avs surprisingly high.
Zach and Phil open the fourth and final hour of The Drive wondering which key Avalanche player will come back first, Gabe or Val? They pivot to the Broncos, what they do with their extra day of OTA's. Does Bo Nix run with the 1's or does Stidham keep his day in the rotation? They look into the full story of Jontay Porter's gambling story that plays out like a Martin Scorsese film. They close out the show joined by Scrappy Will Petersen to get his take on the Avs' odds and the Jontay Porter story.
Zach and Phil come into the show chating about their golf game with Stokely and Josh before giving them a championship hypothetical on the way out. Zach poses a question to Phil: What would be the bigger feather in Sean Payton's cap, resurrecting Zack Wilson's career or developing Bo Nix into a true franchise QB? They wonder if CU Buffs football has a chance to be the biggest story in college football again in 2024. The guys take a look at the history books to try and gauge the Nuggets chances to get another championship when they're not going for a repeat.
Zach and Phil open the second hour with The Big Story of the Day: the final phase of Broncos OTA's. They hear what Coach Payton had to say about Courtland Sutton and they give their take on the Broncos' WR situation. The Three Count features an instance that will probably happen again soon, the ripples of Justin Jefferson's record breaking deal, and the top ten most important game of the college football season. Zach and Phil close out the second hour exploring a possible big boy move involving a major player on the Avalanche.
Zach and Phil open the third hour wondering if there is a real chance that Zach Wilson actually starts for the Broncos after taking reps with the 1's in the final phase of OTA's today. They debate which young QB would be the better option to start for the Broncos between Zach Wilson and Bo Nix. Zach gave his take on the hypothetical and so did Phil, but what do the Denver fans think? Would they take a guaranteed week one win with Zach Wilson under center or venture into uncertainty with Bo Nix? They conclude the hour telling us why the CU Buffs could be even bigger than they were last year.
Zach and Phil open the fourth and final hour joined by James Merilatt, a CU alumni, to talk about how his alma mater has been changed by the Coach Prime effect. Then they pivot to the Broncos OTA's where Sean Payton talked about the Courtland Sutton situation and how he would handle an unexcused absence. They bring on Cecil Lammey to explain why Sutton's holdout is very ill-advised and to tell us what he saw from the Broncos in OTA's. Cecil goes off on the PFF roster ranking and explains why he believes the Bronocs could be 5-3 by November. Zach and Phil reflect on the more human qualities of Sean Payton, for better and for worse, after his first season and after showing his softer side to the media today. Zach and Phil close out the show with a hard conversation the Avs might have to have about one of their best players.
Zach and Phil open today's show breaking down how the two teams in the NBA Finals built their team and wonder if the Nuggets need to take some pages out of their book. Then, Phil called it right when OTA's started, Greg Dulcich has another medical malady. What does this mean for the Broncos' already weak TE room? Zach and Phil close out the first hour discussing if Broncos Country needs to embrace the sacrilege of moral victories.
Hour 2 of The Drive dives into the Broncos projections from ESPN’s FPI. Where do the projections have the Broncos picking in next year’s NFL Draft? Mike Klis, our 9News Broncos Insider, joins the show. Mike gives us his grades of the QB’s from what he saw at practice yesterday. Where do the Nuggets rank in odds to win the 2025 NBA title? Can the Rockies keep their momentum going in Los Angeles this weekend? How do Zach and Phil feel about a potential Super Bowl not being played in America? We wrap up the hour with CBS Sports’ rankings of running back rooms across the NFL.
Hour 1 of The Drive reacts to the Mavericks handling the Timberwolves and moving on to the NBA Finals. Is Luka surpassing Jokic as the best basketball player in the world? We have some interesting quotes from Drew Brees on the end of his career and the health of his shoulder. Could we see Brees mentoring the Broncos new QB? Would you take one more guaranteed title between the Avs and Nuggets if it meant they would only win one total between the two? Two Broncos are looking for new deals, why are they going about it in different ways?
Hour 1 of The Drive chops it up with James Merilatt and Will Peterson on Courtland Sutton’s social media post during Broncos OTA’s, while not reporting. We have the odds for who will be the Broncos starting QB Week 1, where do the three quarterbacks rank? Are the guys surprised by how big of a favorite the leader in the clubhouse is? We have media at Broncos OTA’s today, what were the takeaways? Is Audric Estime’s injury something to worry about? We finish up the first hour with the Broncos new Ring of Famers, who do Zach and Phil think will be up in the ring next?
Hour 1 of the Drive joins Mat and Kyle to share some good news. We then transition into Tom Bray’s thoughts on how to best marinate a young QB. The guys share their top 5 most interesting Broncos at OTA’s. Who do they have as under the radar? Where do they differentiate in their list?
Hour 2 of the Drive gets into Tom Brady’s move to the booth. Will he excel at this like he does everything else in his life? What are Tom Brady’s thoughts on the best way to set a young QB up for success? Where do Brady and Peyton Manning differ on their philosophies? We look forward to CU and CSU’s week 1 matchups, how does Vegas expect those games to go? Two sporting events are coming to Denver for the first time in a long time, Zach fills us in on the details.
Hour 3 of the Drive kicks off with the guys reacting to Joel Klatt’s thoughts on this CU team. Were the expectations too much last season for the Buffs? Should we be optimistic about Colorado in the Big 12 this year? Will the Buffs be better in the trenches? With phase 2 of Broncos OTA’s underway, who are the guys most interested in. Michael Porter Jr.’s name has been in trade rumors, where does Phil and Zach stand on the idea of moving off MPJ?
Hour 4 of the Drive reacts to the Tom Brady comments on how to best go about preparing a rookie quarterback for the NFL. Do the Broncos have an advantage in being able to keep Bo Nix’s offensive coach in Denver for the long term? Will Peterson, of DenverSports.com, joins the show to breakdown his article on why Stidham should be cast aside in the QB battle. While Phil thinks Stidham is best suited for the backup QB role. We finish up the Drive with what we are all watching tonight.
Hour 1 of the Drive gets into the Broncos building for “Phase 2” of OTA’s. What caught Zach’s attention? We have an update on Courtland Sutton, how are the guys expecting this situation to be resolved? Phil and Zach differ on KCP’s future in Denver, will he “run it back” in Denver or go for the bigger money in free agency?
Hour 2 of The Drive dives into the forecast for the Broncos season. Where do the Broncos rank in offensive weapons compared the rest of the NFL? Phil and Zach get into a heated debate on who the Broncos starting QB will be to start the season. Today’s “Three Count” includes the surging Rockies after winning 2 out of 3 vs the Phillies, a local QB getting an opportunity in the CFL, and some CU players gambling in the locker room. We wrap up hour 2, honoring Bill Walton and his connection to Nikola Jokic.
Hour 3 of The Drive kicks off with the news of a former Bronco facing a lawsuit, Zach fills us in with the details. With “Phase 2” of Broncos training camp underway, what are the guys focusing on? Could we be seeing the end of the NFL’s OTA’s? What’s the latest on Courtland Sutton skipping OTA’s? What is Sutton looking for from the Broncos? Could we be seeing the last of KCP in a Nuggets uniform? Why Zach believes so. If KCP is on his way out of Denver, where are his potential landing spots?
Hour 4 of The Drive digs into the hierarchy of the Broncos QB room. Is Bo Nix ready to be “the guy” from week 1? Will/should Nix be “handed” the starting job? What is the ceiling of this Broncos team with either Zach Wilsom or Jarret Stidham starting? Phil takes a victory lap on his Dallas Mavericks pick in the WCF. DenverSports.com’s Will Peterson joins the final segment to breakdown the Broncos QB competition.
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into why the Nuggets Brass says Jamal Murray must be ready from Day 1 this year or this could come back to haunt the Nuggets next offseason. | Sean Payton has a philosophy about what it will take for rookie QB to start right away based off what has worked in NFL history. Zach and Phil breakdown why Bo will have to understand it’s a marathon, not a sprint. | Calvin Booth and Coach Malone are getting closer to seeing why things need to change. The guys lay out what will happen to this team if the Nuggets fall short again next season. | According to Cecil Lammey, Javonte Williams is still not looking like old Javonte. Phil says it's time to do what needs to be done and he explains why.
Hour 2 of The Drive has a fun scenario that will highlight where the Broncos stand at QB! Zach and Phil go through what would happen if Bo Nix started all the Broncos Preseason Games. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike highlights the importance of standing out during this time of the Broncos offseason. Mike also talks about why Zach Wilson is likely to get the nod over Jarrett Stidham right now. Audric Estime is reportedly dealing with a leg injury, but will it impact his OTA appearances? Mike details where things are with Courtland Sutton at this moment. Mike and Zach disagree about the offensive weapons heading into the season! | The Drive’s “Three Count” has new information on Shilo Sanders’ court case! | The NCAA and the Power 5 Conferences have agreed on a $2.7 Billion Dollar settlement that will go out to past and future athletes who didn’t receive proper compensation in antitrust cases.
Hour 3 of The Drive talks tradition in college sports! Zach and Phil discuss all the changes at CU, but the biggest one will take place this fall in Fort Collins. The most important question is: Nebraska or CSU? | Zach has a cool story about his son’s promotion to kindergarden and how the future is bright for our kids! | Who will get paid first: Courtland Sutton or Garett Bolles? Zach and Phil discuss how Garett Bolles could get into the Broncos Ring of Fame. | Calvin Booth and Coach Malone can no longer hide their rift. Zach and Phil discuss what the Nuggets finding a collective vision could do for them in 2025. Also, what should the expectations be for Jamal Murray moving forward?
Hour 4 of The Drive gets into a unique scenario that would highlight where the Broncos stand at QB! Zach and Phil go through what would happen if Bo Nix started all the Broncos Preseason Games this year. Our Denver Post Columnist Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy explains why the Nuggets must find some way to become equally yoked and the Broncos need Bo Nix to get going right away! Troy recaps what he saw and heard from the Broncos on Thursday. Troy details the lesson that’s being learned in real time with the Nuggets. Troy ends his time by making sense of the Avs sticky situations right now. | Phil In The Blank is presented by Williams Jewelers! The guys Phil in the Blank about Joint Practices vs Preseason Games. | The Drive’s Top Five has a special announcement!
Hour 4 of The Drive squashes the Bo Nix stuff while also hearing from Avs GM Chris MacFarland about Valerie Nichushkin. Denversports.com Broncos Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive! Cecil talks about why Courtland Sutton is making a mistake right now. Also, did Sean make a mistake by starting Bo Nix today? Cecil and Phil go back and forth on what the Broncos RB room could look like come September. | The Fan Flyaway Winner joins The Drive to talk about who he’s taking to the Pro Basketball Championship! Zach and Phil then recap how things went at the Avs End of Season Presser. | The Drive’s Top Five has Cecil Lammey’s Top Five players to watch in OTA’s!
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into the top stories in Denver Sports as the Nuggets, Avs, and Broncos spoke today! How much of it was something to hold on to? | Zach and Phil head to the Centura Health Training Facility and see where Coach Payton stands with his QB battle right now. Phil details the importance of competition and why Bo could benefit from this when training camp comes around. | Sean Payton will have two specific games in mind this season! The guys breakdown what Sean will be thinking at QB as the season gets closer! Will Russ have something to say if Pittsburgh beats Denver? | Peyton Manning took a few minutes to speak on Bo Nix Wednesday Night. Zach and Phil discuss why Sean is going to need patience to see this Bo Nix situation through.
Hour 2 of The Drive tries to make sense of why Jared Bednar and Joe Sakic didn’t speak at the Avs end of season presser. Zach and Phil take a listen to Avs caption Gabriel Landeskog and breakdown why things aren’t looking as good they sound right now. Avs GM Chris MacFarland talks about next season and that conversation included what the organization will do with Gabe and Val. The guys have mixed emotions on what the future of the Avs looks like moving forward. Can the Avs move off Val or is it still too late? | The Drive’s “Three Count” has Mike Vick/Rocky Mtn. Showdown News! | Coach Malone spoke about the road to defending a title. Zach and Phil discuss where Coach went wrong and how he can’t get things back on track.
Hour 3 of The Drive discuss why the end is near for NBA on TNT! Zach and Phil reflect on why that show has become so iconic! | Patrick Surtain is dropping down on PFF’s 25 players under 25 list! The guys discuss how this could come back to haunt PS2 from a league perspective. | Zach and Phil go through which other Bronco could join PS2 next season on this list. Could Bo Nix find his way in or could Audric Estime takeover as the top back and sneak in? | Zach and Phil aren’t sold on the Nuggets refusing to admit what’s around Nikola Jokic right now. How many changes need to be made?
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into who they expect to win the WCF since Denver isn’t in it. What’s the one thing holding Coach Malone back? | Zach and Phil explain why Calvin Booth’s vision is hurting Nikola Jokic long-term. Zach tells a story that could detail why Booth is in the hot seat as we speak. | Zach goes off on the Nuggets organization as he lays out how a player of Jokic’s caliber is lacking one thing compared to the guys he’s compared in the history of the NBA! | Zach and Phil go at it about what Nikola could do more and what the Nuggets could do more on his behalf.
Hour 2 of The Drive highlights the biggest issue with the Denver Broncos right now. Zach and Phil discuss why the expectations may not be realistic for Bo Nix knowing who’s around him as a potential target. The guys go through what their questions would be to each organization's Brass that’s speaking tomorrow. Which organization is most likely to give the most honest answer? | The Drive’s “Three Count” can’t believe the end is near for the Chain Gang! | The NFL Draft is headed to Pittsburgh in 2026! Zach and Phil can’t believe Denver isn’t being considered right now but are there more logistics to it than most see on the surface?
Hour 1 of The Drive leads off with why the Nuggets Brass can’t waste another season! The fellas get into what you do with MPJ! | Zach and Phil discuss what were the biggest surprises with the Nuggets and the Avs from this postseason run. The conversation gets into why Calvin Booth and Coach Malone’s differences came to a head at the wrong time. | The forecast is out for ESPN on what Bo Nix may be able to do! The guys look at his numbers and determine what the trajectory of this season would be for the Broncos. | Calvin Booth appears to not have Nikola Jokic’s prime as his number one priority! Will the fundamental thoughts of building a team for Calvin Booth cost the Nuggets in the short term?
Hour 2 of The Drive attacks the biggest headlines of the Broncos offseason as OTA’s get going for the Broncos! Zach and Phil discuss where Bo Nix will be on the depth chart once training camp comes around. Is it Audric Estime’s RB spot to lose right now? Things shift as they breakdown who will be the starting WR’s with Courtland holding out. | The Drive’s “Three Count” addresses the Ryan Leaf vs Sean Payton audio that surfaced earlier on Tuesday. | The Broncos TE Room is in route to being one of the worst rooms in the modern NFL this season. Zach and Phil react to the latest numbers that explain why this position is being viewed as the worst room in the Broncos building.
Hour 1 of The Drive can’t believe the Nuggets let the grasp of the WCF slip their hands again. Zach talks about how the energy shifted in the arena. | How much of this is on Coach Malone? Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets didn’t manage their minutes and rotations better. | Michael Porter Jr. keeps being the Nuggets greatest downfall in their biggest moments. The fellas talk about why the Nuggets can’t rely on MPJ consistently anymore and he displayed again in the 2024 playoffs. | The Colorado Avalanche saw their Stanley Cup Final chances go up in flames at the hands of the Dallas Stars. Zach and Phil try to detail what’s on the other side of this failed playoff run.
Hour 2 of The Drive discuss which teams’ championship window closed the most after this weekend: the Avs or Nuggets! Zach and Phil breakdown where the Nuggets went wrong in this series. Did the Nuggets lack of starving cost them in the biggest moment? The conversation shifts to why everyone thought the Nuggets were going to coast through the playoffs. | The Drive’s “Three Count” gets some good news from the Buffs for this fall! | The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with the most challenging situation in recent memory in sports. Zach and Phil have a hard conversation about what the Avs need to do with Valerie Nichushkin.
Hour 3 of The Drive discuss why the Avs didn’t take the way out with Val when they had a chance in 2022. Zach and Phil lay out why this hurts the organization from top to bottom but is there anything they can do? | Coach Malone goes after a reporter for asking a relevant question. The guys wonder how entitled the Nuggets think they are right now. | The Denver Nuggets have a hard decision ahead and its all about the 2024 Summer Olympics. Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets will be monitoring Jamal and Nikola this summer if they choose to play. | Zach and Phil go through where this loss for the Nuggets ranks in Denver Sports History. Before they go there, who deserves the most blame for the Nuggets Game 7 loss? The fellas also send a message to the Nuggets and Avs by explaining why stars don’t shine forever.
Hour 4 of The Drive gets into the topic of the day; Who’s most responsible for the Nuggets loss in game 7? Zach and Phil breakdown where it all went wrong for the Nuggets during the Nuggets and T-Wolves series. Do the Kroenke’s regret not keeping Tim Connelly around? Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about where the Nuggets organization went wrong. James and the guys argue about how much of this loss is on Coach Malone. | Breaking News comes to The Drive regarding Broncos OLB/ILB Drew Sanders tearing his Achillies. Did that injury affect the Broncos draft plans now that the timeline for his injury has been released? | The Drive’s Top Five recaps the worst Denver Sports Weekend ever!
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into what’s wrong with the Nuggets right now and why they struggle with sustaining momentum. | Zach and Phil aren’t having it when it comes to Jamal Murray’s lackadaisicalness throughout the playoffs. If Jamal struggles in Game 7, who will come along with Jokic to secure the Nuggets spot in the WCF? | Bo Nix is a great processor when it comes to throwing the ball over the middle but who will he throw to? The guys discuss where Tim Patrick and Greg Dulcich fit when it comes to middle of the field threats for Bo. | The Avs are on the ropes right now but it’s not over just yet. Zach and Phil explain why with just one reason!
Hour 2 of The Drive stumbled upon one thing from the Broncos 2024 schedule release! Zach and Phil go through how many games the Broncos will be favored in. It leads them to a conversation about the worst and best case scenarios this season. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gives his best and worst case scenarios for the Broncos this season. Mike goes into what to expect from Bo Nix based off early returns from minicamp and OTA’s. Mike lays out what the offseason could look like for Courtland Sutton if he keeps the same tone he started earlier this year. | The Drive’s “Three Count” responds to Shedeur Sanders’ latest comments. | If a Genie Lamp was available to grant one wish to take place starting in Game 6, which guy would Zach and Phil want back: Gabe Landeskog or Val Nichushkin? The qualifier is that both guys are fully healthy and were never affected by their current ailments/injuries.
Hour 3 of The Drive saw a different person come out of Nikola Jokic during Game 6. Zach and Phil discuss what that means for the Nuggets in Game 7. Also, did the Nuggets quit in Game 6? | Bo Nix is a great processor when it comes to throwing the ball over the middle but who will he throw to? The guys discuss how Sean Payton will use his weapons to execute and maximize Bo’s strengths. | Can the Avs strike while the iron is hot? Zach and Phil describe what the Avs are in store for coming up tonight. | Zach and Phil lay out the stats for a Game 7 and explain why they represent why the Nuggets will win on Sunday. How much will officiating affect Game 7?
Hour 4 of The Drive found out the Broncos won’t be favored in many games this season. Zach and Phil decide to discuss what the best and worst case scenarios could be for the Broncos. Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy ranks his best and worst scenarios this season for the Broncos. Troy details what this Courtland Sutton saga could look like once mandatory Camp comes around for the Broncos. Troy goes off on the Denver Nuggets for looking so lethargic in several games this series. Troy gives his official predictions for Avs and Nuggets this weekend. | It’s time for The Drive to take on their favorite NBA Superstar, fictionally of course! Could Zach and Phil beat Nikola Jokic to 100 points if they had 99 points and Jokic started with 0? | The Drive’s Top Five gets you set for the weekend in Denver Sports!
Hour 1 of The Drive has everyone recalling their bad predictions after the Avs and Nuggets win Game 5! Also, what type of game are we in store from for from Nikola Jokic? | Zach and Phil are so happy that the Avs were able to figure things out on the road. Did the Avs put something together that’s sustainable? | The Drive has the official 2024 Broncos schedule and they wonder why did New Orleans vs Denver become a primetime game? Did Sean Payton call the league office? | Kendrick Perkins has changed his tone on Nikola Jokic again, but the guys are suspicious. Could Perk be using Jokic a pawn in his chess match vs TNT?
Hour 2 of The Drive finally give their official 2024 Broncos schedule predictions! Zach and Phil discuss why Bo Nix’s rookie season could be determined by one thing and one thing only! The conversation shifts to why the Steelers game is the most interesting game on the Broncos schedule by a mile! How many wins will the Broncos have in 2024? | The Drive’s “Three Count” is shocked by the Rockies turnaround! | Bo Nix has a chance to be a successful NFL QB if he focuses on completion percentage according to ESPN’s Jordan Reid. Zach and Phil see it, but do they believe it?
Hour 3 of The Drive talks about the Avs putting themselves in position to change the narrative of this series. Zach and Phil wonder can the Avs win their first ever series when trailing 3-1. | Zach and Phil made their game-by-game predictions but did the NFL openly reveal their hand on what they think of this year’s Broncos? | The Denver Nuggets could connect the knockout punch tonight to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Zach and Phil go through why tonight will be the T-Wolves last game this season. | Bo Nix is on his way to showing everyone why he’s Sean Payton’s guy. ESPN explains what each top rookie QB could do that would set their career up for success five years from now. Zach and Phil debate about what Bo Nix’s top attribute should be and how it will help him long term.
Hour 4 of The Drive starts predicting the Broncos wins and losses after the official 2024 schedule was released. Zach and Phil continue to let others know why the Broncos will start slow, but it won’t last as the Broncos get closer to the bye week! | The conversation continues and details how the end of the season will shake out for the Broncos. | The Drive’s Top Five is all about Nuggets vs T-Wolves as a potential burial may take place in Minnesota!
Hour 1 of The Drive goes down memory lane to accurately draw the depiction of what it means to be able to watch and play with a guy like Nikola Jokic! | Zach and Phil can’t believe Nikola Jokic put together one of the greatest performances in recent playoff history! Did the Nuggets take the life out of the T-Wolves? | The NBA media has done a poor job of contextualizing the Anthony Edwards/MJ comparison. The Drive has the conversation that puts it to bed for once and for all. Is it time for the Nuggets to lock in and close out the series in 6 or will it come back to Denver for Game 7? | The Colorado Avalanche are fighting for their playoff lives tonight. Zach and Phil discuss who needs to step up to keep the Avs on the ice and fighting for another day.
Hour 2 of The Drive has a few leaks of the Denver Broncos schedule for September. Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos matchups as Seattle, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, and the New York Jets appear to be their September opponents. Which game is the most winnable? The conversation shifts to what Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans come Week 7! How will he be perceived? | The Drive’s “Three Count” can’t believe we’re getting another version of Hard Knocks. | It’s going to cost almost $1,000 to have full access to every NFL game this season. Zach and Phil breakdown the numbers!
Hour 3 of The Drive has breaking news as the numbers for Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut has been released! Zach and Phil also praise George Paton for his 2021 draft that’s starting to get proper recognition. | The Colorado Avalanche has something to say about winning in Game 5’s historically. The guys breakdown why the Avs will get back on track tonight. | Justin Simmons was at the Nuggets vs T-Wolves game. Rumors have surfaced about where he may end up and the fellas go through what they’re hearing and thinking. | It’s time for the Broncos to start strong but will their leaked schedule allow it? Zach and Phil go through where the Broncos could still a game or two and highlight their primetime game!
Hour 4 of The Drive can’t believe the Nuggets are here after Nikola Jokic’s performance. Zach and Phil detail why it’s important for everyone to relish the moments we’re living in because it won’t last forever! Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about where Aaron Gordon stacks up in the structure of the human body but from the Nuggets players perspective. James gets into where the league is right now seeing that the best series of playoffs is in the West again. | James and the guys discuss why Adam Silver knows what he’s doing and why it’s helping the Nuggets. Is this series over? | The Drive’s Top Five is all about what can the Avs do to win tonight!
Hour 1 of The Drive is done with Valerie Nichushkin after his latest mistake. The guys breakdown why he was suspended and what it means for everyone’s future. | Zach and Phil discuss why Val keeps finding himself here year over year. Is Val getting the help he needs or the help the NHL thinks he needs? | The Denver Nuggets have a chance to be the sun to a rainy day if they can get back on top! The fellas talks about why Jokic and Murray have remained focused in spite of all of the festivities tonight. Zach goes on a rant about why the NBA chose Caitlin Clark over Nikola Jokic. | Bo Nix is deemed to be a bust according to Sports Illustrated. Zach and Phil debunk the myth of what makes a bust in the NFL.
Hour 2 of The Drive hates that Valerie Nichushkin has cost the Colorado Avalanche again. Zach and Phil address a very delicate situation regarding why Val has found himself in this vulnerable state year over year. How much of this is on Val and how much of this is on the organization? Zach and Phil explain why Val may have played his last game in the NHL. | The Drive’s “Three Count” talks about how Caitlin Clark will do tonight, viewership wise, in her first ever WNBA Game. | Bo Nix is dealing with a lot but the roster around him will cost him this season. Zach and Phil discuss why the things around him needs to improve before we can properly measure his growth.
Hour 3 of The Drive is wondering where in the world is Courtland Sutton. Zach and Phil discuss how Bo will adjust without Sutton in OTA’s. | The Denver Nuggets need to push their chips in the middle of the table and go all in on winning Game 5 at home so they can force the T-Wolves to desperate measures. Zach and Phil breakdown how the Nuggets will jump over tonight’s hurdle with all that’s in store. | The rumor mill is rolling and games are being teased by NFL Insiders. Zach and Phil go through where the Broncos may land in Week 1! | Breaking News comes in on the Broncos and where they may be playing Week 1. The guys give their immediate reaction. Also, the fellas discuss why Shaq chose to apologize now compared to doing it last week.
Hour 4 of The Drive is shocked that Val put himself in harm’s way again. Zach and Phil express their disappointment with Valerie Nichushkin and how he hurt his team again. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins The Drive to discuss all things Nuggets vs T-Wolves. Jon talks about how the tide has turned for the T-Wolves. Jon talks about what the officiating could look like tonight. Jon covers why the Nuggets bench have caught up with the T-Wolves bench. Jon gives a unique prediction! | Bo Nix is dealing with a lot but the roster around him will hurt him this season. Zach and Phil discuss why the things around him needs to improve before we can properly measure his growth. | The Drive’s Top Five gets you set for Nuggets vs T-Wolves!
Hour 1 of The Drive is Stoke and Josh vs The Drive after the Nuggets come back from an 0-2 deficit this past weekend. Was Zach wrong for calling out Nikola Jokic last week? | Zach and Phil continue their discussion about why the Nuggets finally found their mojo. Can Jamal Murray continue to play with this efficiency? | The Denver Broncos had their official rookie minicamp this past weekend. The guys recap how Bo Nix did and who else stood out as potential impact players. | The Colorado Avalanche aren’t holding up their end of the bargain as the other Ball Arena tenant. Can they pay their portion of the bill before the Nuggets get back tomorrow night?
Hour 2 of The Drive spreads the love for the Denver Nuggets as they overcame another 0-2 deficit. Zach and Phil discuss who deserves the most credit for this turnaround. The fellas then have a fun discussion of who represents what body part in the Nuggets physical makeup of the team. Is AG the heart or the shoulders of the operation? Christian Braun has a new role for the Nuggets and Coach Malone made sure to make it known. | The Drive’s “Three Count” is all about the Buffs Football program making more history! | Bo Nix put on a show during rookie minicamp and Sean Payton spoke about it! Zach and Phil react to Sean’s comments and what the expectations should be for Bo Nix.
Hour 3 of The Drive recalls all the naysayers who said the Nuggets were going to be swept last week. Zach and Phil approach those comments intently while also praising Stephen A. for apologizing. | Our Denversports.com’s Broncos Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil explains why the atmosphere was calmer this year during rookie minicamp. Cecil talks about how Bo Nix and his new WR’s looked during camp. He goes into detail about why the Broncos top two rookie WR’s have a chance to flash. Cecil talks about what Sutton’s role could become during training camp. | The Colorado Avalanche aren’t holding up their end of the bargain as the other Ball Arena tenant. Which Avalanche player needs to step the most tonight vs Dallas? | Are the expectations too high for Bo Nix? Zach and Phil breakdown how much stock should be put into rookie minicamp!
Hour 4 of The Drive has a special guest coming in to discuss how the Denver Nuggets flipped their inevitable switch. Zach, Phil, and Brandon Stokley go through where the Nuggets turned the corner the most. Stoke explains what AG means to the Nuggets success. Will Peyton Watson play again in the playoffs? | Bo Nix had quite the rookie minicamp and Sean Payton discussed where he is in his development. Also, will John Matocha make the Broncos 90-man training camp roster? | The Drive’s Top Five gets everyone set for Avs vs Stars Game 4!
Hour 1 of The Drive had a Tony Hawk sighting and Will Petersen could’ve been the glue to it all for 104.3 The Fan! Will also talks about the new Casa Bonita. | The Colorado Avalanche put themselves behind the eight ball again and it cost them. Mat Smith and Will Petersen, in for Zach and Phil, discuss why the Avs leaned too much on the top line. Can the Avs find more balanced scoring in Games 3 and 4? | The Denver Nuggets have a chance to get back on track tonight in Game 3 vs T-Wolves! The guys discuss how the Nuggets can use what happened this week as fuel. Also, can the Nuggets trust Jamal Murray right now? | Mat and Will go through the Shaq vs Shannon beef! Who won the battle?
Hour 2 of The Drive talks about the most egregious hit of the Avs vs Stars series so far that included Ben and Toews! Mat and Will go through why the non-penalty hit should be taken into more consideration by the other Avs players. Can the Avs afford to play dirty right now? Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about why Zach Wilson gave up his number to Bo Nix. Mike explains why Jonah Ellis is still getting things done contractually. Mike gets into the nitty gritty of the Broncos draft class as some guys will be competing for starting jobs this season. Mike closes by discussing how the Broncos QB battle could play out! | Travis Hunter is on the cover of the 2025 NCAA Football Deluxe Edition! Mat and Will debate about whether Shedeur will be on the main cover of 25 NCAA Football. | Could this version of the Nuggets come to an end if they get bounced in the second round? The guys look at the second apron tax rules for the NBA and discuss who might be the Nuggets cap casualty this offseason.
Hour 3 of The Drive welcomes in Dave Jackson, ESPN NHL Rules Analyst. Dave explains why the Jamie Benn hit on Devon Toews was not a 5-minute major. Dave gets into what the NHL could do with the rule moving forward if the inconsistent head/shoulder calls keep coming. Dave details what the reviewing process looks like for a ref in those situations. | It’s time to “Chop It Up” on The Drive and today’s conversation involves Bumble and A.I.! | Is Bo Nix being given a fair shake right now? Mat and Will discuss why everyone has to give Bo a chance and they use last year as their defending argument. | Breaking News comes into The Drive that says Bo Nix has signed his contract with the Broncos and the fellas react! The conversation transitions into why the Avs are starting to fall into their old habits again. Can the Avs remain poised enough to overcome the Stars defensive pressure?
Hour 4 of The Drive responds to Coach Malone calling out the guys! Mat Smith and Will Petersen discuss why the Nuggets keep leaning on habits that aren’t working anymore. Are the Refs the microcosm of the Nuggets problems? Will goes off about why the Nuggets have become the villains of the NBA right now. Ant-Man doesn’t want to be compared to MJ but he also back tracks in his conversation with Malika Andrews. The guys aren’t sold on his tone and beg the Nuggets to stop the bleeding tonight. | The RamosLaw.Com Textline gets everyone set for all the fun things coming up in Denver Sports this weekend! | The Drive’s Top Five gets into one storyline that could come back to haunt the one Bronco! They also get you set for Nuggets and Avs this weekend!
Hour 1 of The Drive isn’t done grilling Shaq for his comments live on TNT about SGA vs Jokic and the MVP voting. Did Shaq lose some credibility? | Zach and Phil discuss why they tried to be measured with Jamal Murray because Mike Greenburg from ESPN said what they couldn’t say yesterday. Is there anything Jamal can do to get this stench off his coat tail? | The Colorado Avalanche are always overcoming the odds and the guys have fun breaking down how the Avs are experiencing the best of both worlds! Zach also lays out the updated odds for the Avs chances of getting back to the SCF! | It’s time for Zach and Phil to lay out their starting fives of NBA and NFL players who could simultaneously step right in and ball out in the other respective sport.
Hour 2 of The Drive highlights the 2024 Broncos rookie minicamp. Zach and Phil discuss who believed in them and gave them their first break in life. Bo Nix has a chance to shine this weekend but was Bo supposed to be in Denver? Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the Broncos were looking to move up until Michael Penix Jr. was taken. Phil tells the story of how he got the jersey number 30. Did Terrell Davis give Phil his Mile High Salute of approval? | The Drive’s “Three Count” is all in on Broncos rookie QB John Matocha! | Can the Broncos 2023 rookies come out of their shells in 2024? Zach and Phil discuss who needs to step up for the Broncos to start turning the corner.
Hour 3 of The Drive saw a trend in the NBA that could find its way to Denver if they get swept! Zach and Phil debate about whether the Nuggets players still respect Coach Malone. | Phil doesn’t have a good feeling about the Avs tonight as they face an angry Dallas Stars team in Game 2. Is tonight Gorgie’s game to lose? | It’s time for Zach and Phil to lay out their starting fives of NBA and NFL players who could simultaneously step right in and ball out in the other respective sport. | Shaq caused The Drive to lose it on Wednesday, but they take a few extra minutes to explain why Shaq let his emotions get the best of him. Is Shaq jealous of Nikola Jokic while also pumping up SGA? The conversation shifts to what it will take for Shaq to apologize.
Hour 4 of The Drive can’t believe the Chicago Bears rejected the Denver Broncos from going to get their QB! Zach and Phil give you the latest from Jeremy Fowler who’s reporting the Broncos wanted to move up but was it for Bo Nix? Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James isn’t sold that the Broncos wanted Bo Nix and the Broncos wanting to trade up proves that. James talks about Nuggets Nation being so easily offended after Shaq’s comments. James and Zach get it on about Shaq’s comments and what he meant. James praises the Avs ability to persevere! | Mark Schlereth from Schlereth and Evans has a BIG announcement regarding who's stopping by their show Friday! Mark calls out Shaq and James for excusing that behavior on national tv. Mark also calls out Jamal Murray for refusing to step up and properly own his mistakes in Game 2. | The Drive’s Top Five warns everyone that the monster Jokic might be awoke now. They also give their Avs predictions!
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into the hottest discussion in sports right now; Can NBA and NFL players swap sports simultaneously? | Zach and Phil get into the Avs comeback win vs the Dallas Stars to open the series! Can Georgiev keep this up this mindset of not giving up when times get hard? Is there a game to be stolen for Gorgie soon? | Zach and Phil keep grinding away by celebrating the Avs “others” for stepping up when it matters most. Can the Avs steal another game in Dallas in Game 2? | The numbers show that Bo Nix isn’t a very sacked QB. The guys breakdown why that one thing alone is why Sean Payton decided he loved Bo Nix compared to what he tolerated in Russell Wilson last season.
Hour 2 of The Drive should be the Nuggets golden night as the rumors swirl about Nikola Jokic becoming the NBA MVP tonight. Zach and Phil just don’t have that same passion for it like they did after Game 2. This sets up the conversation about how Jokic may feel about having to accept his award at this moment. Jamal Murray spoke to the media today and he spoke about his actions on Monday. The guys react! Gilbert Arenas is all in on expressing which Nuggets player is airing out locker room business. Zach and Phil narrow down who Gilbert was talking about. | The Drive’s “Three Count” honors Joe Collier for all that he did for the Broncos and the Orange Crush defense. | Is it time for the NFL to go to a lottery system? Zach and Phil breakdown what that could’ve looked like if the 2024 NFL Draft would’ve implemented that plan. Sean Payton hinted at this two years ago and the guys agree with him as it could be on the horizon!
Hour 3 of The Drive praises the Avs for overcoming a huge deficit vs the Dallas Stars in Game 1! Zach and Phil discuss why the Avs have earned the right to not be doubted thus far. | The guys continue to breakdown what the Avs fortunes can be if the “others” are stepping up. Is it time to lay some green on Cale Makar as the favorite for the Coon Smythe Trophy? | Jamal Murray keeps being nonchalant with his comments. It leads Zach and Phil to discuss why the leash may grow shorter from the Nuggets Brass for Jamal soon. | The stats say that Bo Nix will be the Sean Payton prototype in one category! The fellas go back and forth about what Bo Nix might do if he can avoid the obvious Russell Wilson mistakes from last season.
Hour 4 of The Drive is all about what’s wrong with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Tonight is supposed to be a special night for Nikola Jokic as he prepares to accept his MVP award and Zach and Phil isn’t feeling the Trophy Vibes right now! Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy gets into why Jamal Murray and the NBA just set a terrible precedence for what’s to come after his actions in Game 2. Troy also questions the rule or lack thereof about players throwing things on the court. Have the Avs solved their goalie issue? | The Drive brings you the live reporting of Nikola Jokic winning his 3rd MVP in 4 years! The TNT crew had quite the reaction, but Nikola didn’t budge during his presser with them! | The Drive’s Top Five is furious with Shaq and the TNT crew!
Hour 1 of The Drive is shocked that the Denver Nuggets quit on Nuggets Nation in Game 2 vs the T-Wolves! The crossover doesn’t hold back on what went wrong with the Denver Nuggets. | Zach and Phil take a dedicated moment to call out Nikola Jokic for refusing to be the Batman the Nuggets needed him to be in Game 2. How much blame is there to go around? | The guys take a few minutes to explain what’s going on with the Jamal Murray. Does Jamal Murray deserve to be suspended for his actions last night? Zach has a strong message for Jamal! | Phil calls out the Denver Nuggets for constantly letting the T-Wolves come in their house and take their food!
Hour 2 of The Drive gets into what the Nuggets desire to keep complaining to the refs when they nothing is going to change. Zach and Phil discuss why the Denver Nuggets continue to stomp their feet when they have other issues. Phil explains why the Nuggets need to find some heart if they don’t want to get swept. Could there be some “troubles” coming out of the Nuggets locker room? | The Drive’s “Three Count” has more good news about Nathan MacKinnon. | The Avs have another huge series vs the Dallas Stars! Zach and Phil bang the table for Georgiev to keep going as he faces another level of competition.
Hour 3 of The Drive hints at what the Broncos schedule could look like for the 2024 season. Zach and Phil breakdown all things Steelers, Bye Weeks, and travel schedule during a season. | Calvin Booth may have ran before he walked when he spoke about his vision for the Denver Nuggets. The guys question why the bench has developed like it should under his youth movement vision. | Game 3 of the Nuggets vs T-Wolves series could take a weird turn. Zach and Phil explain what should be done about Jamal Murray and his latest antics. They also react to the comments from Tim Legler and Jay Williams! | It’s time to look at the Broncos schedule that’s expected to be released soon. Could the Broncos be in for a rude awakening? Zach and Phil go through it all!
Hour 4 of The Drive calls out the entire operation known as the Denver Nuggets! Zach and Phil discuss what’s wrong with Nikola Jokic right now. The conversation takes a life of its own as they breakdown moments in the game where it looked like the Nuggets quit. Is there anything more Jokic could’ve done? The fellas discuss why the Nuggets chose to fight the refs instead of the T-Wolves! | Jamal Murray found out his fate from the NBA regarding his actions from Game 2. Zach and Phil put Jamal in the hot seat and go over what the Nuggets need from him moving forward. | The Drive’s Top Five gets everyone set for Avs vs Stars Game 1!
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into why the Denver Nuggets keep having early let downs! The crossover gets into why its not time to panic. | Zach and Phil detail how Anthony Edwards has emerged as a top dog and the Nuggets saw it firsthand. Is tonight a must win? | Greg Dulcich escaped the abyss this offseason. Will he stay healthy enough to make an impact next season? The guys go over what the Broncos could get from the TE position. | The odds are out for who could start at QB for the Broncos next season! The Drive breaks down which QB has the short end of the stick right now.
Hour 2 of The Drive sets the record straight about why the Denver Nuggets need to get their stuff together if they want to give themselves a chance! Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets continue to struggle with these slow starts! Phil comes to the benches aid by explaining why Coach Malone must trust them enough to let them push through all of this. Can Jamal Murray dig deep to overcome his injury woes? | The Drive’s “Three Count” responds to the Tom Brady Roast! | The Colorado Avalanche are getting ready to face the storm now! Zach and Phil discuss how confident they are in the Avs right now after so much rest.
Hour 3 of The Drive explains how Greg Dulcich escaped the pit this offseason. Will he stay healthy enough to make an impact next season? Zach and Phil go over what the Broncos could get from the TE position. | Anthony Edwards drives everyone crazy! The guys discuss how the Nuggets could slow down the Ant-Man right now. | Tom Brady took a few knives to the back during his roast on Netflix! Zach and Phil try to hold back after going through some of the roast that occurred. How much did Tom Brady get paid for this? | Brandon Stokley joins The Drive live in studio to discuss why Zach Wilson isn’t getting the love he deserves.
Hour 4 of The Drive talks about how the Broncos will split up the reps for the Broncos QB’s this training camp! Zach, Phil, and Stoke keep the conversation rolling about where the Broncos stand with Bo Nix right now. The conversation shifts to what the Nuggets need to do to keep the T-Wolves at bay! The guys breakdown why the T-Wolves offense is costing the Nuggets on the offensive end! Is it time to bench Peyton Watson? | The Colorado Avalanche are getting set for a big matchup vs Dallas! Zach and Phil begin their preview for the series that gets going Tuesday night! | The Drive’s Top Five goes full deep dive on Nuggets vs T-Wolves Game 2!
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?
Hour 3 of The Drive gets into why Coach Bednar and Nathan MacKinnon knew the Avs were ready to turn things around this time around. Zach and Phil praise Gorgie for taking their lead. | Zach and Phil share funny stories about brotherly love! | Coach Prime keeps the water hot for himself after the latest comments that went viral on twitter today! Zach and Phil discuss the importance of winning for Coach Prime if he wants to overcome this. | Bill Riley, voice of the Utah Utes, joins The Drive. Bill details what Jonah Ellis brings to the Denver Broncos as a pass rusher. Bill explains where Jonah may need to improve in build to last in the NFL. Bill talks about what his Day 1 story could be months from now if he does what he did at Utah. Bill details why DeVaughn Vele is a close comp to Courtland Sutton.
Hour 4 of The Drive opens by asking the question; Who do you trust more: the Avs or Nuggets? Zach and Phil discuss where the rubber meets the road for each team. The Denver Nuggets have more dogs than the T-Wolves and Zach explains why. The RamosLaw.Com Textline makes Zach and Phil rethink their decisions regarding the Avs and Nuggets and their trust factor! Chris Broussard thinks Jamal Murray will be a HOFer if the Nuggets win another championship. Zach and Phil respond! | Bo Nix got high praise from Phillip Rivers! Does that give Bo Nix detractors more confidence now? The Drive argues about whether Phillip Rivers is a future HOFer! | The Drive’s Top Five talks about first round confetti!
Hour 1 of The Drive is glad the Nuggets finally put the Lakers away! The crossover ranks the most impactful Nuggets 1-3! | Zach and Phil discuss how Jamal Murray came through again vs the Lakers! Will this be the propeller to help the Nuggets get back on track? Also, the guys praise MPJ! | The Colorado Avalanche have a chance to do what the Nuggets just did and that's win their first round series in five games. The guys discuss how the Avs can get that done and it starts with Mikko Rantanen. Would the guys rather have Connor or Alex in net? | Audric Estime, newest RB for the Broncos, looks to be here to stay. Zach and Phil breakdown who could be on their way out if he stays.
Hour 2 of The Drive has some different reports about what to believe regarding where Courtland Sutton may go or if he’ll leave Denver at all! Zach and Phil aren’t sold on the idea that Courtland is safe and they explain why. The conversation shifts to what all of this means for Tim Patrick and Court as the veteran receivers on this team. Phil calls his shot on when Sutton might be traded. Who will make up the Broncos WR Room to start the regular season? | The Drive’s “Three Count” congratulates Chris Harris Jr. on officially retiring today! | The Denver Broncos are looking for more guys who can play right away and the Broncos last two drafts speak to that. Zach and Phil discuss how this philosophy could help the Broncos down the road.
Hour 3 of The Drive talks about where Jamal Murray is beginning to stack up All-Time after his performance to close out the Lakers series. Zach and Phil discuss how his physical toughness has played a part in this. | MPJ has dealt with a lot lately and now it’s all about can he sustain this! The guys breakdown why Porter is changing his own narrative right before our eyes. | Audric Estime looks to be the next be the next RB for the Denver Broncos. Who could that impact most come training camp? | Zach and Phil finally have the conversation about who deserves more love as their personal goalie: Helly or Gorgie?
Hour 4 of The Drive answers the bell that was rung about Courtland Sutton. There are some different reports about what to believe regarding where Courtland Sutton may go or if he’ll leave Denver at all! Zach and Phil aren’t sold on the idea that Courtland is safe, and they explain why. The conversation shifts to what all of this means for paying Courtland to remain with in Denver. | Jamal Murray’s legacy is growing day over day with his playoff moments stacking up! Does Jamal Murray deserve a statue? | The Drive’s Top Five argues about Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic statues; Also, can the Avs pull this one out?
Hour 1 of The Drive explains why they’re worried about the Nuggets right now. Zach goes through why Jamal’s health could cause harm to the Nuggets chances of repeating. | Zach and Phil detail the Broncos draft class! Should Bo Nix be anointed the starter in Week 1 or should everyone compete for their spot? | The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from getting to the second round of the NHL Playoffs. The guys go through why Alex the Great has risen to come play Goalie for the Avs. Can his play be sustained? | Zach and Phil continue to fill out why the Denver Nuggets need to overcome today’s woes because tomorrow’s problems are already waiting for them.
Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a funny story from the DU Game on Friday! Zach and Phil get into how Zach verbally sparred with an ESPN Radio Host about Bo Nix and the Broncos potential success. Phil explains why Bo needs to take his current approach and continue to build on it. The conversation carries on by discussing why Zach Wilson was brought to Denver! | The Drive’s “Three Count” addresses the Keyshawn Johnson debacle! | Phil talks about where he was this time last year while watching the CU Spring game. Phil sifts through how this year opened his eyes to one thing when he was in Boulder this past weekend.
Hour 3 of The Drive talks about what the Broncos have in their grasp that will bring back 2018 vibes! Zach and Phil discuss why Jonah Ellis, new Broncos edge rusher, should be able to get going right away. | Jamal Murray hasn’t been himself but it’s time for him to dig deep. The fellas discuss why Jamal and Nuggets need to find their mojo immediately as the T-Wolves are waiting! | Zach goes on ESPN Radio Sunday and ends up defending Bo Nix. Phil goes off on guys who think they know everything! | Troy Franklin could become the guy in the WR room, but he has work to do first. Zach and Phil breakdown how this affects another WR for the Broncos.
Hour 4 of The Drive is all in on the Colorado Avalanche as they are looking to close out this series on Tuesday! Zach and Phil take time to discuss how the Avs found their mojo over the weekend. Should the Avs be prepared to go all in on Georgiev now that's he appears to be back? The conversation shifts to how the guys should've been better fans when it came to the Valerie Nichushkin Hat Trick during game 4! | Will Jamal Murray play tonight? Zach and Phil get you set for Nuggets vs Lakers Game 4. | The Drive's Top Five digs in with the Nuggets and who needs to step up!
Hour 1 of The Drive opens by celebrating that the Broncos got their Franchise QB! Zach questions whether Sean got his guy or whether George got his guy! | Zach and Phil continue the celebration for Bo Nix, the new Broncos QB! Will Bo be able to accomplish what Sean needs him to? | The guys take that questions and discuss the Broncos offense and how he fits into the equation! Also, will the Broncos continue to celebrate as hard as the media? | Zach and Phil continue questioning why Sean and George didn’t seem in sync about the Bo Nix pick!
Hour 2 of The Drive recaps how the Nuggets stole the Lakers heart last night in Game 3! Can AD, LeBron, or D-Lo put up enough of a fight to avoid being swept? Phil explains who will stop the Lakers from coming back to Denver. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about the Broncos QB board and how Bo Nix landing in Denver fulfills a prophesy some people didn’t see coming. Mike also goes through why Bo and Sean have what it takes to work out. Mike explains how things played out with Penix, McCarthy, and Nix behind the scenes. Will Bo be in position to start or sit this upcoming season? Mike explains the acclimation process for Bo Nix this season. Mike teases that George Paton could be moving and shaking today! | The Drive’s “Three Count” continues to investigate whether Coach Prime is coming back to Boulder or not. | Zach and Phil detail the type of history Bo Nix was apart by being selected in this year’s NFL Draft!
Hour 3 of The Drive hears from Bo Nix as he spoke to the Denver media in person for the first time as the new Broncos QB! Zach is ready to throw Bo in the fire, but Phil says pump the breaks. | Phil continues to explain why you can’t always throw rookie QB in the fire. The guys go back in time to determine what his hit rate would be if he took over Week 1. | The Colorado Avalanche come home starting Saturday vs the Jets for Game 3! Zach and Phil breakdown what the Avs need to do to get off on the right foot after stealing a game in Game in Winnipeg. | Bo Nix, Sean Payton, and George Paton all had their unique answers as to how they got to this moment! The Drive brings you the latest sounds from the Broncos Headquarters!
Hour 4 of The Drive is joined by Denversports.com Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey! Cecil, Zach, and Phil discuss how Bo Nix can be set up for success from the jump under Sean Payton. Which players will benefit from Bo Nix the most? Phil stands up for the RB’s! Cecil goes off on those who continue to be short on Bo Nix! Cecil predicts what his ceiling could be when everything is cooking! | Cecil Lammey and the guys go over some of the other biggest headlines from the NFL Draft! | The Drive’s Top Five gets you set for Avs vs Jets and the NFL Draft!
Zach and Phil kicked off the show previewing tonight's NFL Draft. Are the Broncos going to draft a QB in round one? The fellas previewed tonight's game between the Nuggets and Lakers. The guys broke down Cecil Lammey's latest mock draft with the Broncos taking a certain QB. Will Petersen joined the show to discuss if the Broncos could move up to No. 4 for a QB.
In the 2nd hour Zach and Phil were joined by Cecil Lammey to give some insight on what he's hearing just hours ahead of the draft. Could the Broncos move up higher if they trade a certain defensive player? Will Courtland Sutton be traded before the draft is over? Will Petersen joined the show again and the guys discussed how Sean Payton is going to get to choose his QB now. The fellas then previewed Game 3 tonight before the Nuggets and Lakers.
Hour 3 of The Drive brings you The Fan’s NFL Draft Roundtable as we get you set for the NFL Draft tonight! Stoke, Stink, Phil are all led by the one and only Zach Bye! They open things by discussing how the Broncos organization got here! | The Fan’s NFL Roundtable carries on as they discuss why O-Lineman have become the most dependable position this century. Stoke isn’t worried about the stats and he explains why! | The conversation continues as the fellas discuss why the Broncos 1st round picks haven’t been too successful since SB 50. Who’s to blame for the lack of production from 1st round picks? | Zach and Mark have a very deep discussion about why you can’t bank on getting “just another QB.” If the Broncos do go with a guy outside of the top 4, will the Broncos be able to stand the pressure that will come with that? The guys also breakdown where things stand with Michael Penix Jr.!
Hour 4 of The Drive highlights how the Broncos got to this point. Will the Broncos make a trade? Brandon Stokley, Mark Schlereth, Phillip Lindsay, and Zach Bye talk all things Broncos as they get you set for the first round of the NFL Draft! Zach sets the table by discussing what tonight means for Sean Payton. The guys go through why Sean has been so verbally confident this entire offseason. Prediction Time on The Fan’s NFL Roundtable has the Broncos moving on up! | The NFL Draft Roundtable argues about whether the Broncos should trade back or move up! | The Drive’s Top Five leaves you with a few things to think about as the Draft gets underway!
Hour 1 of The Drive talks about the disrespect that the top sporting brands keep displaying when it comes to transcendent stars like Caitlin Clark and Nikola Jokic! | Alexander Georgiev and the Colorado Avalanche ask for a little respect as they head home after winning Game 2 in Winnipeg. Zach and Phil appreciate the Avs desperate play vs the Jets. They also call out the Jets goalie! | The Avs are all about leaning on the guys that most fans wouldn’t expect. The guys call out a few Avs who need to step up starting Friday! | The NFL Draft is less than a day away! Zach and Phil discuss who’s expecting Denver to get active and who’s expecting to remain at 12.
Hour 2 of The Drive gets into what position in the NFL is the most likely to resign with a team after getting draft. Zach and Phil discuss why certain positions are more likely to stay. Our Denversports.com Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil goes back in time to explain why Tackles and WR couldn’t be more opposite. Cecil talks about his Mock Draft that will be released on Thursday! Will the Broncos still trade up for JJ McCarthy? Cecil talks about the most “for sure” prospect in the NFL Draft! Cecil talks about the under the radar TE’s in this draft! Cecil highlights the one player that the Broncos could be looking at that most people don’t know about. | The Drive’s “Three Count” is glad the Avs players supported Georgie before, during, and after Game 2! | Zach and Phil discuss why another former QB sees what Peyton Manning saw regarding the Broncos QB situation.
Hour 3 of The Drive saw the Nuggets and Avs win be displaying the same characteristic in back-to-back nights. Zach and Phil discuss the importance of culture in sports. | The guys have fun discussing how much they’d score in an NBA Game! They also discuss what’s wrong with Jamal Murray right now. | The NFL Draft rumors are flying the day before the NFL Draft! Zach and Phil discuss what’s worth buying and what’s worth selling! | The fellas continue to argue about why Alex had to start Game 2! Is there any world where he’d be benched moving forward? They also praise the “others” for stepping up in Game 2.
Hour 4 of The Drive gets into which positions in the NFL are likely to resign after their rookie contract with the same team. James Merilatt, Denversports.com’s Senior Editor, joins The Drive. James talks about why O-Lineman must be a for sure pick to sell to your fanbase. James gives his official prediction for what the Broncos might do in the NFL Draft on Thursday. James takes a victory lap about Alexander Georgiev. James talks about why the Nuggets can’t allow the Lakers to gain anymore momentum if they don’t want this series to go long. | Zach and Phil discuss why Coach Bednar isn’t messing around anymore! Also, what did Peyton Manning say that made ESPN? | The Drive’s Top Five is going off the grid from sports tonight!
Hour 1 of The Drive has a funny story about Stoke and Peyton Manning from the Nuggets vs Lakers game! Also, Josh and Zach try to remember the last time Ball Arena was that loud! | Jamal Murray had the type of 4th quarter that only the greats can relate to. Zach and Phil breakdown why the Nuggets have the ultimate recipe for other’s disasters! | Nikola Jokic was killing it but his amazing game went unnoticed because of Jamal. The guys give Jokic praise because he’s closing in on something very historic. | Alexander Georgiev appears to be the man with he plans again for the Avs tonight vs the Jets. Zach and Phil try to make sense of why he’s getting another crack.
Hour 2 of The Drive gets more info about why Michael Penix Jr. could be headed to Denver! Zach and Phil check in around the NFL to “follow the breadcrumbs” again. The conversation shifts to Winnipeg vs Colorado as Jets Beat Writer for the Winnipeg Free Press, Ken Wiebe, joins The Drive. Ken talks about what the vibe in Winnipeg is like after Game 1. Is anyone surprised that Colorado had so much success offensively? Ken details why there’s not much concern for the Jets top goalie! Who will win the chess match tonight: Connor or Nate? | The Drive’s “Three Count” talks about why the Jokic Brothers got into it with some more fans again last night! | The LA Lakers and the city of Los Angeles is down bad after the Nuggets comeback win! Zach and Phil react to the sights and sounds from LA.
Hour 3 of The Drive has a proposal that could rewrite history for the Denver Broncos. Zach and Phil breakdown why Sean Payton should consider trading for Dak Prescott if the Cowboys are willing to play ball! | The guys discuss what they would they do at QB if they were the GM for the Broncos and Cowboys! Should Dak be considered a top QB in the NFL? | Jamal Murray hit one of the biggest shots in Denver Nuggets history! The sights and sounds from the Nuggets Locker Room and Postgame come to you on The Drive. | Georgie needs to step up for the Avs tonight in a major way. Zach and Phil lay out the plan that would help him start moving in the right direction vs Winnipeg tonight.
Hour 4 of The Drive goes into why Nuggets Nation experienced one of the most electrifying nights in Colorado Sports history! Zach and Phil detail what the Denver Nuggets are on the verge of accomplishing if they keep going at this pace. Our Denver Post Columnist Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss where Jamal Murray’s buzzer beater ranks. Troy talks about why the Broncos went out and got Zach Wilson right before the NFL Draft. Troy talks about why Georgie’s disposition as a starting goalie isn’t all on him. Troy closes by giving his prediction on the Avs vs Jets game Tuesday night! | The LA Lakers and the city of Los Angeles is down bad after the Nuggets comeback win! Zach and Phil react to the sights and sounds from LA. | The Drive’s Top Five is all in on The Avs!
Hour 1 of The Drive talks about the new Broncos QB! Also, where do the Avs go at goalie with Georgie struggling and Justus out sick? | The Denver Nuggets reminded everyone why they’re in route to another Championship! Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets have the unique opportunity to end the Lakers. | The Colorado Avalanche’s worst problem reared its ugly head again vs Winnipeg. The guys go through what Coach Bednar is most likely to do at goalie. | Zach Wilson is headed to Denver! Zach and Phil discuss what he could do for the Broncos QB room days before the 2024 NFL Draft! Did that change what the Broncos will do in the draft?
Hour 2 of The Drive highlights what the Nuggets probability of winning this series is now that they’ve won Game 1. Zach and Phil discuss what the Avs need to do with starting goalie Alexander Georgiev. Breaking News comes in on The Drive about who’s headed to Winnipeg to save the Avs! Zach puts his foot down about what Coach Bednar and Georgie will up against moving forward. The conversation shifts to why Nikola Jokic was so strategic in Game 1 vs the Lakers. | The Drive’s “Three Count” talks about why Cormani McClain left CU! | Jayden Daniels to the Commanders isn’t a for sure thing according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Zach and Phil discuss why things always move around in the top 5 of the NFL Draft.
Hour 3 of The Drive still can’t believe Denver traded for Zach Wilson, formerly of the New York Jets. Zach and Phil sift through why the Broncos may still trade up for a QB. | Courtland Sutton is on the verge of getting what he wants but Denver is saying not so fast. The guys react to Jeremy Fowler’s report about why Sutton hasn’t been traded. | The Colorado Avalanche have multiple problems! Zach and Phil try to make sense of why the Georgie and the defense keep getting the short end of the stick. | Zach Wilson has been traded to the Denver Broncos today. The guys follow the breadcrumbs as to how the Broncos got here. Could JJ McCarthy still end up falling in the draft?
Hour 4 of The Drive talks about how the Denver Nuggets handled their business vs the LA Lakers in Game 1! Zach and Phil go through how the Nuggets found their groove when it mattered most. Do the Lakers have anything left? Zach and Phil take a minute and dissect all the sights and sounds from the Nuggets vs Lakers Act 1 Scene 1. | The Avs have a decision to make but did that decision just get easier? The guys argue about who they want between the pipes for the Avs in Game 2. | The Drive’s Top Five get you set for Act 1 Scene 2 of Nuggets vs Lakers!
Hour 1 of The Drive goes back to Paton and Payton from Thursday! Zach polls the guys on how sold they are on the Broncos trading up for their QB. | The Colorado Avalanche handled their business on Thursday vs the Edmonton Oilers. Zach and Phil discuss what the Avs need to do to get out the first round. Can Georgie be trusted in net? | Courtland Sutton to Arizona is what Bill Barnwell of ESPN is thinking. How open would the Broncos be willing to part ways with Courtland and their future 1st round picks? Phil explains why he’d rather trade PS2 over Courtland. | Zach and Phil question when Coach Prime will embrace the new guys that are coming on board!
Hour 2 of The Drive gives the latest update on the Corbin Porter situation as he found out his fate today in court. Zach and Phil discuss how this will affect MPJ as the playoffs begin this weekend. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about what he got from the Pre-draft Presser by the Broncos on Thursday. Could the Broncos draft another position in the 1st round other than QB? Mike talks about what the Broncos drafting a CB would say about Riley Moss. Is it time for the Broncos to draft another WR? | The Drive’s “Three Count” tells the unbelievable story regarding the Rockies trying to move into the cockpit of the plane! | The Colorado Avalanche face the one team that has owned them all season and that’s the Winnipeg Jets. Zach and Phil have multiple reasons as to why the Avs may have everyone where they want them.
Hour 3 of The Drive has the odds for who’s expected to be the most likely Denver Bronco after the 1st Round next week. Zach and Phil breakdown who else is on the Broncos radar according to the odds. | Coach Prime continues to explain why the Buffs aren’t off track even though guys are transferring a lot. Zach and Phil try to see it from his point of view. | Mike Trudell, Sideline Reporter for The Los Angeles Lakers, joins The Drive. Mike talks about what the Lakers are thinking going into this series. Mike also gives way to the idea of someone “trying” to slow down Nikola Jokic. Mike details the biggest differences between the Lakers from last year and the Lakers from this year. Mike explains why D’Angelo Russell may be the X-Factor for the Lakers this year. | Adam Schefter is reporting that Washington is all in on Jayden Daniels, but Jayden isn’t sure about Washington. Does this affect the Denver Broncos in any way?
Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with what Zach and Phil expect from the Denver Nuggets. They discuss why the Nuggets should win and why the Nuggets could lose vs the LA Lakers this weekend. Can MPJ push through the tough times? The conversation shifts to how much faith the guys have in the Colorado Avalanche. Zach tells a story about why he believes the Avs will step up in the playoffs and put their foot down. | Zach and Phil give their official predictions for Nuggets vs Lakers and Avs vs Jets! | The Drive’s Top Five get you set for Avs vs Jets, the series the Avs didn’t know they needed!
Hour 1 of The Drive locks in on why Coach Bednar chose to roll with his backup goalie to close the regular season tonight. Would the guys rather have another goalie in net or a healthy Gabe? | George Paton and Sean Payton spoke today as the NFL Draft is a week away! Zach and Phil discuss the relationship between the two men in charge of making the Broncos better. Is George sold on moving up for a QB? | Bill Barnwell of ESPN proposes a trade that could help and hurt the Broncos. The guys hate that the Broncos must give up players they refuse develop. | Zach and Phil discuss who they believe will be the bench MVP for the Denver Nuggets during this playoff run.
Hour 2 of The Drive heads back to the Centura Health Training Facility as George Paton and Sean Payton spoke one week from the NFL Draft! Zach and Phil piggyback off their responses about QB’s and question whether the Broncos will draft a QB in the 1st round. Sean teased that the grading process is by position when looking at players later in the draft. Zach wonders could it be Sean’s philosophy for the 1st round as well. | The Drive’s “Three Count” is worried for MPJ and his family. Phil also calls out the latest RB to leave CU. | If the choices were available, should the Avs want Captain Gabriel Landeskog back or get an above average goaltender? Zach and Phil discuss!
Hour 3 of The Drive talks about where the Broncos stand with Courtland Sutton right now. Zach and Phil wonder what life without Sutton would look like during the draft. | Coach Prime disputes the claims about what he said regarding where he wants Shedeur and Travis to play in the NFL. The fellas respond to Coach Prime and the article that came out about him. | Coach Prime goes on to explain what his thinking is by letting Shedeur and Shilo recruit. Phil explains why CU could be ahead of the curve if one thing happens after the transfer portal window closes. | The Denver Nuggets bench is under the microscope these playoffs. Zach and Phil pick their official bench MVP before the playoffs kickoff.
Hour 4 of The Drive highlights Bill Barnwell’s article about what a realistic PS2 trade could look like during the 2024 NFL Draft. Zach and Phil debate about which way they’d lean if they had to choose. Our Denver Post Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy immediately shuts down the idea of trading PS2! Troy talks about the Broncos plan at #12. Troy gets honest about the Broncos QB situation and how they played it this offseason. Did the Broncos make a mistake? | If a Genie allowed his magic lamp to be touched, should the Avs want Captain Gabriel Landeskog back or get an above average goaltender? The Drive argues! | The Drive’s Top Five is all in on the Avs tonight!
Hour 1 of The Drive dives right into the Jontay Porter situation that transpired this morning. Was he the first to do it in the NBA or was he the perfect sacrificial lamb? | Zach and Phil discuss why it’s go time for the Lakers vs Nuggets Round 1! How ready are the Nuggets to face the motivated Lakers again? | The Colorado Avalanche now know the where and why of their first-round opponent. The guys argue about who they’d start in goal on Thursday for confidence purposes. | Courtland Sutton appears to be on his way out of Denver. What does this say about the Broncos, and could another skilled weapon be on the Broncos radar in the NFL Draft?
Hour 2 of The Drive is all about what’s going on with the Avs and Nuggets as the playoffs are fast and furious! Zach and Phil discuss which situation would be more disappointing if ends with just one championship: the Avs or Nuggets? Phil calls out Coach Bednar for the Avs underachieving. Should there be more blame to go around? | The Drive’s “Three Count” calls out the Colorado Rockies! | The Colorado Buffaloes are trying a new approach with the transfer portal. Zach and Phil discuss whether the new player-led method is sustainable.
Hour 3 of The Drive continues their conversation about what exactly Coach Prime is doing in Boulder. Zach questions what everyone else is seeing that he may be missing. | Jontay Porter, brother of Michael Porter Jr, has found out his fate and it’s banned from the NBA for life. Phil wonders where Jontay got the money to bet with high stakes that led to him getting banned. | The guys discuss what the real expectations should be for the Lakers even though they are the first-round opponent. | Zach and Phil have the long-awaited conversation about what the Broncos should do with Courtland Sutton moving forward.
Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene for the playoffs by discussing where the Avs go at goalie moving forward. Zach and Phil go through who they trust more: Georgie or Justus! Then the conversation transitions to whose to blame if the Avs leave this window with just one championship. Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James also blames Coach Bednar for the Avs shortcomings. James makes his case for why Nikola Jokic will get the benefit of the doubt when its all said and done. | Denversports.com’s Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what the vibe was like at Nuggets practice today. He also breaks down why MPJ is the key in this series. Can the bench produce enough to keep the Coach Malone calm? | The Drive’s Top Five highlights who might be the best option for the Nuggets out of the Eastern Conference.
Hour 1 of The Drive previews the Western Conference Play-In games tonight as the Nuggets look to find out who they’ll play Saturday! | Field Yates and Mel Kiper did a First 100 Mock Draft for ESPN. Field Yates explains why the Broncos can’t afford to give up the farm for the top 4 QB's so he suspects Denver will draft TE Brock Bowers at 12th overall. Zach and Phil argue about who Yates selected for Denver as their new QB in the 3rd round of this draft. | The conversation continues about why the 3rd round QB won’t make the Broncos QB room better. Could he be the stop gap option or is he not an option at all? | The early returns are in, and Nikola Jokic appears to be the runaway MVP. But did the early returns reveal more about the national narrative that’s on the horizon?
Hour 2 of The Drive needs to know why Courtland Sutton is seeking a contract now. Zach and Phil discuss what the future of Courtland Sutton in Denver looks like as he’s staying put from Voluntary Workouts right now. Phil explains why this isn’t anything to worry about. Does Sean want Courtland to be a part of this rebuild. The time comes where the guys predict what Sutton’s next contract could be. | The Drive’s “Three Count” is worried for Jontay Porter after his betting account was found. | The number 12 overall pick in the NFL draft has produced some great guys over the years! Zach and Phil go through the non-QB options from year’s past!
Hour 3 of The Drive celebrates Caitlin Clark for getting to the WNBA! Zach and Phil discuss how the WNBA can create more revenue after her rookie contract goes viral. | The votes are in for MVP and all the other awards as well in the NBA. The fellas aren’t sold on the SGA narrative being pushed by Stephen A. Smith and they respond to his comments! | Zach and Phil discuss why the college transfer portal has beeen misused. Can family still be instituted in college sports now that the transfer portal rues the roost? | Field Yates and Mel Kiper did a First 100 Mock Draft for ESPN. Field Yates explains why the Broncos can’t afford to give up the farm for the top 4 so he suspects Denver will draft TE Brock Bowers at 12th overall. Will the Broncos draft a QB early to compete with Jarrett Stidham?
Hour 4 of The Drive isn’t happy with how the Broncos played coy with JJ McCarthy and now they could be stuck with Spencer Rattler as a 3rd round QB! Get your popcorn ready because Zach Bye vs Phillip Lindsay has another installation on The Drive. Is it best for Denver to get JJ McCarthy or Spencer Rattler? | The RamosLaw.com Textline weighs in and the guys respond! | The Drive’s Top Five argues about Courtland Sutton!
Hour 1 of The Drive talks about how things worked out perfectly for the Nuggets this weekend. The Avs, on the other hand, are just bad news bears. Does anyone have faith in the Avs right now? | The Denver Nuggets had a chance to control their own destiny and they lost that opportunity in the snap of a finger! Zach and Phil discuss why parody is helping the Nuggets and the NBA at the same time. | The Colorado Avalanche are in major trouble right now. The guys don’t hold back on starting goalie Alexander Georgiev! | Troy Renck from The Denver Post suggests that if Denver can’t figure things out at QB, they should give Tom Brady a holler! Zach and Phil have fun discussing what the call to Tom would be like.
Hour 2 of The Drive goes down memory lane as they discuss the three biggest moments that led to the demise of the Denver Broncos since Super Bowl 50. Phil makes his case for why the passing of Pat Bowlen hurt the Broncos. The guys try to nail down who or what was the number one reason behind why the Broncos are suffering. | The Drive’s “Three Count” praises DU Hockey for winning their 10th National Championship! | The Denver Nuggets lost their opportunity to be the one seed in the West by blowing a huge lead vs SAS. Zach and Phil breakdown why the Nuggets playoff position is a result of a team that already sees the light.
Hour 3 of The Drive is befuddled by the Avs inability to handle the penalty kill! Zach and Phil try to explain where the breakdown is taking place between the goalie and the defensemen. | Jared Bednar is all in on getting the most out of his players but are they doing the same? The guys discuss why the seat could be heating up under Coach Bednar. | Tom Brady has thrown his name in the hat to return to football is the situation is right. Should Sean Payton make that call later down the line? | DU is the official Gold Standard of college hockey after winning their record 10th National Championship. Zach and Phil react! Also, Zach gets something off his chest!
Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with the conversation about how the Broncos fell from grace. Zach and Phil discuss what led to the Broncos demise since Super Bowl 50. Denversports.com’s Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil further details why the Broncos didn’t lean into what was right after the 2015 season. Should they have kept a certain QB? | Cecil is hearing that the New England Patriots could mess it all up for the Denver Broncos. If that’s the case, could the Broncos swoop in and get Drake Maye? | Is it time for Jared Bednar to answer the bell if the Avs lose again in the first round? Also, The Drive ends with the Top Five presented by High Five Plumbing!
Hour 1 of The Drive quickly has Masters Talks! Then the guys finally get into the nitty gritty of why Wemby might play tonight vs Denver. | Mat Smith, sitting in for Zach, and Phil continue their Nuggets discussion by breaking down where they expect Jamal to be after seeing his first two games back. Are the Nuggets all in on the one seed? | The Colorado Avalanche are playing for the number two seed on Saturday. The fellas discuss what could be holding Val back from taking that next step right before the playoffs. | Phil explains why he’d rather go with Bo Nix than JJ McCarthy!
Hour 2 of The Drive gets everyone set for DU vs Boston College as the NCAA D-1 Men’s Hockey Championship will be decided this weekend! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike explains why things are quiet on the Broncos front right now. Could Garett Bolles become a cap casualty at some point? Mike tries to pinpoint what the Broncos best move will be while also not giving up the farm for their QB. Mike talks about how hard it is to keep the band altogether in football! | Mat and Phil go through why everyone must be grateful for what we’re seeing in Denver right now because it won’t last forever. | Coach Prime defended his son in a unique way last season. The guys get into why the running game wasn’t working!
Hour 3 of The Drive addresses the running game situation with the CU Buffs from last season. Mat and Phil breakdown how much of that was Shedeur and how much of that was the former OC. | The Shohei Ohtani case just took a weird turn and Law & Order appeared on The Drive to investigate what’s going on! | Paul Allen, Voice of the Minnesota Vikings, is leaking the tea about how the Broncos really want JJ McCarthy. Are they willing to mortgage the future for him? | Joel Klatt tries to sell Mat and Phil on why JJ McCarthy is worth the buy. Is Sean sure he’s ready? Phil gives his honest opinion on JJ McCarthy!
Hour 4 of The Drive has another Masters Update! Mat and Phil discuss how lethal the Denver Pioneers have been this season as the moment of truth comes tomorrow vs Boston U! The Colorado Avalanche have a ho down show down tomorrow for second place in the Central Division. The guys discuss what the goaltending and the Avs second line have in common. Can the Avs find their rhythm Saturday vs Winnipeg? | Mat and Phil address a few guys on the text line who still have questions about how the Avs can find the right lines and pairings. | The Drive’s Top Five gets you set for a fun weekend in Denver Sports!
Hour 1 of The Drive is just beyond overjoyed to see the Nuggets finally take that next step! Did the Nuggets downplay just how important this game was to mess with the T-Wolves? | Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets need to continue to build off this momentum. The fellas praise Jokic and company for reminding everyone why the Nuggets are still here. | Christian Braun and Peyton Watson stole the show down the stretch for the Denver Nuggets. The guys discuss how the Nuggets can maximize this energy from the bench in the playoffs. | Zach and Phil go through which non-QB is worth the risk in the NFL Draft, if the Broncos don’t go QB in the 1st round.
Hour 2 of The Drive talks about what Nikola Jokic could accomplish if he closes this season the way everyone believes he will. Zach and Phil have one the best moments of 2024 when they discuss whether Nikola Jokic can catch John Elway as the GOAT of Denver Sports. Is there anything he can do to surpass? Should impact and accolades be separate? | The Drive’s “Three Count” has a Master’s Update! | RBs continue to visit Denver and it’s raising some concerns. Phil explains which RB is in trouble if the Broncos draft a RB.
Hour 3 of The Drive highlights the greatest moments from the Nuggets and T-Wolves game on Wednesday night! Zach talks about how Denver’s defense vs ANT needs more attention. | Zach and Phil breakdown where the Broncos could go if they don’t draft a QB in the 1st round. | Christian Braun and Peyton Watson are doing what they need to do to help the Nuggets secure the one seed. Can they carry it over to the playoffs to help Denver win the championship? | Zach and Phil argue about why Sean Payton miscalculated his own QB market. Will it come back to haunt them?
Hour 4 of The Drive gets into why the Nuggets handled their business when it mattered most vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our Senior Editor at Denversports.com, James Merilatt, joins The Drive. James explains why Nikola Jokic will absolutely pass John Elway as the Colorado Sports GOAT. Does anyone else have a chance to be in the conversation? James talks about why Sean Payton and the Broncos may be stuck after watching how they slow played free agency. | Zach and Phil discuss the results of the poll regarding John Elway vs Nikola Jokic! | The Drive’s Top Five takes an obscure path with no Avs or Nuggets tonight!
Hour 1 of The Drive is on Tiger Woods watch during The Masters! The guys then give their official thoughts for tonight’s showdown between Denver and Minnesota! | It’s MVP time in Denver! The fellas show extreme love to Nathan MacKinnon for slamming the door shut on the Hart Trophy coming to Denver. | Zach and Phil discuss what they’re looking forward to the most in this rivalry between the Nuggets and T-Wolves tonight. Will it live up to the billing? | Dinner Time with Coach Prime and company has been announced. Zach and Phil almost lose it over the prices to be apart of this experience. Would they pay?
Hour 2 of The Drive has more information from ESPN’s Mel Kiper about what Denver could do with the 12th overall pick this year. Zach and Phil discuss why Denver can’t draft anymore defensive players in the early rounds right now if they want Broncos Country to remain in lockstep with the team. Phil questions whether the Broncos have a realistic plan at QB, seeing how they handled things with free agency. | The Drive’s “Three Count” highlights Nathan MacKinnon and his quest for the Hart Trophy! | The Colorado Rockies continue to experience attendance problems. Phil goes off on why the Rockies can’t lean on their aesthetics if they ever want to be a great franchise.
Hour 3 of The Drive has more than enough steam coming off the MVP train. Zach and Phil discuss why Denver could be raising two of the biggest individual awards in sports soon! | Prime Time Elite Dinner is the new sponsorship dinner for the Buffs. The guys nearly roll over in their graves after hearing the prices to attend! | PS2 to Cincinnati appears to be a trade that Denver could consider. Zach and Phil explain why some risks are worth the reward long term. | It’s Nuggets vs T-Wolves tonight for the number 1 seed! What does a loss for Denver do for them homecourt wise?
Hour 4 of The Drive leans on Mel Kiper’s latest Mock Draft to see what the Broncos may be thinking. Zach and Phil question can the Broncos afford to go defense again in the 1st round. Our Denver Post Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about why the Broncos won’t go defense in the 1st round. Also, Troy talks about which QB is and isn’t worth the risk in the NFL Draft. Should the Broncos trade PS2? Troy closes by detailing what the Avs and Nuggets need to do to close the deal for Nikola Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon. | Russell Wilson is pulling some old tricks in Pittsburgh! Zach and Phil discuss why Russ is in a QB competition, whether he knows it or not. Also, Russ on the cover of Essence Magazine? | The Drive’s Top Five is all in on tonight’s matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves for the number one seed in the Western Conference!
Hour 1 of The Drive opens with what the guys had to say about Coach Malone and his comments regarding what he wants from his team before the season ends. | The Colorado Avalanche are in a very tough situation but there’s no way out. Zach and Phil discuss how much faith Coach Bednar and the guys have in Georgie. Will Justus start at any point in the playoffs? | The Denver Nuggets have a unique task ahead of them heading into the playoffs. The guys discuss what needs to happen and why health could impact the result. | The Colorado Rockies have an issue that should be the new challenge flag. Andrew Mason had a stat that made the guys pause and ask more questions about where the Rockies are headed right now.
Hour 2 of The Drive goes down memory lane to figure out why drafting a kicker is an absolute crapshoot. Zach and Phil discuss who are the top five players on the Denver Broncos as of April 09th, 2024. The conversation gets interesting, but it makes the fellas ask the question: Will the Broncos need Garett Bolles if the Broncos draft Michael Penix Jr.? Zach chooses between Quinn Meinerz and Garett Bolles moving forward. | The Drive’s “Three Count” talks about how dominant the UConn program has been in the last 30 years. | Coach Prime is back to working his way from the bottom in the Big-12. Zach and Phil discuss what Coach will need to do to get over the hump in his first season in the Big-12.
Hour 3 of The Drive highlights why the Avs need to turn the corner tonight with their Goalie situation if they want the Avs Faithful to relax before the playoffs. | Coors Field is experiencing the one thing most expected to happen later in the season. Zach and Phil discuss why patience is no longer a virtue. | Caitlin Clark is already having an impact on the WNBA. Zach explains why the WNBA still has ways to go before they’re consistently relevant! | Zach and Phil have a big time drag em out moment about when do you play Jamal Murray if you want him to remain healthy heading into the playoffs. Also, Mike Wilbon throws another jab at Nikola Jokic and the guys respond!
Hour 4 of The Drive has Cecil Lammey, Denversports.com Broncos Analyst, perform his own Broncos top 5 draft with the current Broncos. How does Cecil’s list compare to Phil’s list? Cecil Lammey and the fellas discuss why this draft will still fall on George Paton because he’s the GM until he isn’t. Zach and Phil discuss why George appears to be in a weird position right now. Would Phil swap lives with Broncos Owner/CEO Greg Penner? | The conversation continues about which life the guys would want: their current life or Greg Penner’s life! | The Drive’s Top Five is locked in on the Double Trouble in Denver tonight!
Hour 1 of The Drive talks about what the college landscape looks like after musical chairs took place this weekend. They then discuss when Zach will buy out of his Rockies over/under bet! | The Denver Nuggets have restored order this weekend! Zach and Phil discuss what Jamal Murray returning means for the Nuggets with the playoffs right around the corner. | The Colorado Avalanche are in trouble, and it could cost them a potential Stanley Cup run. The fellas breakdown what the unrest surrounding the goalies say about the Avs right now. | Caitlin Clark did the absolute unthinkable in Women’s Sports. Zach and Phil give her and Dawn Staley the flowers they deserve. Also, they release the viewership numbers for the Iowa vs South Carolina game.
Hour 2 of The Drive changes course by discussing which American athlete captivated the USA like Caitlin Clark. Zach and Phil then discuss the latest poll on 104.3 The Fan; What should the Broncos do vs what will the Broncos do? The answers from around the station have been released and the guys react. Will the Broncos get things right if they decide to move up for JJ McCarthy? Zach questions when the QB position will be resolved if they don’t get one in the 1st round. | The Drive’s “Three Count” wonders where the Men’s NCAA Championship Game will rank ratings wise after tonight. | Zach and Phil accidentally drunk the wrong Kool-Aid on Friday! They now must drink it on Monday again. Did they blame it on the Rockies again?
Hour 3 of The Drive addresses the elephant in the room. Could the Broncos find themselves in a very tough position? Zach, Phil, and Jake Shapiro discuss why the Denver Broncos could be the Heavyweight Champion of Denver Sports. | The Avs are in trouble and the guys explain why. Did the Avs make the wrong move at the trade deadline? | Caitlin Clark carried a huge load for Women’s Sports during her collegiate career. Will it translate to the WNBA? | The Denver Nuggets are back where they started with Jamal Murray back! Zach and Phil debate about what Coach Malone will do, strategy wise, this week to keep his guys as healthy as possible. Also, will Denver resign KCP?
Hour 4 of The Drive questions whether Michael Penix Jr. at 12 could be a steal if the Broncos lean in. Zach and Phil stumble into what’s the most important position for a team in the modern NFL. Zach explains why teams are less likely to put all their eggs in one basket these days. The fellas zoom the microscope in on what makes JJ McCarthy the new hot commodity. Is he worth the risk? | James Merilatt joins The Drive in studio to discuss his article regarding why the Broncos could be replaced as the top dog in Denver! | The Drive’s Top Five is all in on the NCAA Men’s National Championship!
Hour 1 of The Drive has fun talking all things Opening Day! The fellas discuss where the Rockies would rank in Denver if amongst the major four if they were more successful! | The Denver Nuggets let another game slip away vs the Clippers! Zach and Phil discuss what the Nuggets can do to hang on until Jamal Murray comes back. | The Avs on the other hand are finding their way with this new group! Can Nathan MacKinnon close the deal and win the all-in composing Hart Trophy? | Is it time for the script to flip on Michael Penix Jr.? Zach and Phil discuss his fortunes without the injuries and compare it to his current life as a potential NFL QB.
Hour 2 of The Drive has a conversation about who’s more valuable to their team: Valerie Nichushkin or Jamal Murray! Zach and Phil discuss why Val or Jamal have different but very important roles on this current version of the Nuggets and Avs respectively. The conversation shifts to whether it’s championship or bust for the Avs and Nuggets right now. Zach has a case for the Avs that hasn’t been made just yet! | The Drive’s “Three Count” is all about the Final Four! | It’s time to play a game called Rockies or Reality TV!
Hour 3 of The Drive is concerned about Jamal Murray as he continues to miss games down the stretch for the Denver Nuggets. Zach and Phil discuss how floored they are by how the Nuggets lost vs the Clippers. | Nathan MacKinnon is on a trail towards getting his first Hart Trophy but there’s one obstacle in his way. Will he be able to jump over it? | The Colorado Rockies aren’t in the worst company compared to someone else. Zach and Phil discuss who is in a worse situation while discussing Phil’s first Opening Day. | Jake Shapiro from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Jake talks about all things Rockies as Kris Bryant has had quite the day at Coors Field! Jake details what the future looks like for the Rockies moving forward. Also, Jake details what Walker Monfort meant by his comments the other day.
Hour 4 of The Drive talks about why things are turning around for Michael Penix Jr. Zach, Phil, and Jake discuss where MPJ and other QB’s fit in this Sean Payton system. Sean Payton is all about who helps him sustain winning the longest, so which QB fits that mold? The conversation shifts to why this season is or isn’t consider banner or bust for the Nuggets and Avs. | The Colorado Rockies have just accomplished an All-Time Opening Day feat in the bottom of the 9th inning! Zach and Phil immediately react! They use the unsung heroes from the Rockies to highlight another unsung star that could be coming to Denver soon. | The Drive’s Top Five has a special guest!
Hour 1 of The Drive opens with addressing Gilbert Arenas and his comments on Nikola Jokic. Phil and Josh go at it about what’s next for the Broncos. | Zach and Phil discuss who’d they prefer the Nuggets to face in the 1st round of the playoffs. Did the Lakers make it on either list? | The Colorado Avalanche have a clearer picture of who they may face in the playoffs. The fellas preview what makes Winnipeg so dangerous. | Charlie Blackmon has become the lone wolf for the Rockies. Zach and Phil compare his role for the Rockies to others in Colorado Sports History.
Hour 2 of The Drive leads off with the official Mike Klis Mock Draft! Zach and Phil discuss why Bo Nix to Denver appears to be the leading topic after the Top 4 QB’s go off the board. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike explains his ideal scenario for the Broncos to open the NFL Draft! Mike also goes through how this draft will be viewed if the Broncos don’t draft number 1 overall. Is it time for the Broncos to swing big for their QB? Mike and Zach go back to the 2023 trade deadline to discuss how things could be very different right now. | The Drive’s “Three Count” has an update on Justin Simmons! | Mike Klis said something that has the guys bubbling like a pot of soup. Are they sold on the idea of the Broncos staying put for their next QB?
Hour 3 of The Drive is worried about the Jamal Murray injury that continues to linger. Will he truly be ready by playoff time? Zach and Phil then discuss which team they’d prefer to see in round 1 of the playoffs. | The Avs have a huge task ahead as they discover who their 1st round opponent may be. The guys discuss what to expect from the Avs as the playoffs move closer. | Justin Simmons is still on the open market after being released. Zach and Phil have a had conversation about what’s next for Justin Simmons. Will he be on a roster by training camp? | Charlie Blackmon has become the lone wolf for the Rockies. Zach and Phil compare his role for the Rockies to others in Colorado Sports History.
Hour 4 of The Drive carries over their convo about players who played similar roles to Charlie Blackmon. Our Denversports.com senior Editor, James Merilatt, joins The Drive. James talks about the players he believes fits the same category! James gives his early state of the union on the Rockies before they come home starting tomorrow. How worried should the Nuggets be without Jamal Murray? James plays the would you rather game with The Drive! | The NFL Draft is around the corner and The Drive gets top of the line insight from non-other than our Denversports.com Draft Analyst, Cecil Lammey! Cecil talks about why some QB’s are rightfully linked to Sean Payton! | The Drive’s Top Five is highlighted by the Double Trouble tonight between the Avs and Nuggets!
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into what’s going to happen with the Nuggets and Avs in the playoffs, seeing that both teams are stumbling to the finish line again. | Nikola Jokic continues to break more records in Nuggets history as he passed Carmelo Anthony on the Nuggets All-Time scoring list. Can Jokic and the gang get over the hump? Before Zach and Phil go there, they praise Wemby for how great he his is as a rookie! | Shelomi Sanders, youngest daughter of Coach Prime, hops in the transfer portal. Is this another clue that Coach Prime is on his way out of Boulder after this season? | The Colorado Rockies keep getting worse by the game. The guys detail why they’re trending towards being the worst team in Colorado Sports history.
Hour 2 of The Drive is floored by how the Houston Texans keep hitting home runs and the Broncos keep striking out. Zach and Phil discuss what the Stefon Diggs trade means for Buffalo and Houston moving forward. This leads to a discussion about why Diggs needs a fresh start again. The sports spider web spins to Field Yates’ latest Mock Draft! Bo Nix to Denver seems to be the hot thing on the market right now! The guys discuss why the Broncos are in a peculiar spot regarding how they should get the QB they want. | The Drive’s “Three Count” isn’t sold on Gabe coming back in the playoffs! | Zach and Phil discuss why the latest straw poll from ESPN details why Nikola Jokic will win his 3rd MVP in 4 seasons. Is Jokic embarking upon top 10 conversation in NBA History?
Hour 3 of The Drive talks about the most underrated/prominent discussion in Denver sports right now. Who should be trusted more: the Avs goaltending or the Nuggets bench? | Coach Prime has another ire added to his file today after his youngest daughter decided to get in the transfer portal. Is Zach right about Coach Prime leaving after this upcoming season? | The Colorado Rockies keep getting worse by the game. The guys detail why they’re trending towards being the worst team in Colorado Sports history. | Nikola Jokic made more history last night, but it includes the former number 15. Where will Nikola rank All-Time after he wins his 3rd MVP?
Hour 4 of The Drive tries to make sense of how the Houston Texans keep hitting home runs and the Broncos keep going to the dugout. Zach and Phil discuss what the Stefon Diggs trade means for Buffalo and Houston moving forward. This leads to a discussion about why Diggs needs a fresh start. The convo shifts to Field Yates’ latest Mock Draft! Bo Nix to Denver seems to be the hot thing on the market right now! The guys discuss why the Broncos are in a peculiar spot regarding how they should get the QB they want. | Who should be trusted more: the Avs goaltending or the Nuggets bench? The guys discussed this and why both options has its own woes. | The Drive’s Top Five can’t believe the Rockies will be the highlight of the night!
Hour 1 of The Drive gets into what’s going on with the Denver Nuggets. Could health and lack of bench depth come back to haunt Denver? | LSU vs Iowa lived up to the billing, but Iowa came out on top! Zach and Phil discuss why Iowa made the most of last night’s opportunity. How will the viewership numbers stack up to CU/Iowa? | Coach Prime brings Warren Sapp on board but not in the role most thought. The guys have fun discussing how Warren made it onto the staff of Coach Prime. | The Denver Nuggets need to decide what’s most important for Jamal Murray: health or games played! Will the time ever come where people will question can the Nuggets go back-to-back?
Hour 2 of The Drive breaks down what the expectations should be for a rookie QB if the Broncos draft him in the 1st Round. Zach and Phil discuss which rookie QB would deserve the most grace year 1 in a Broncos uniform! Phil puts his foot down about Sean Payton and his theory on drafting a QB in the 1st Round. How will the judge and jury handle the Broncos if they draft a mid-round QB instead? | The Drive’s “Three Count” recounts George Karl’s April Fool’s Day joke! | The Colorado Avalanche officially have an issue resolved after last night’s horrific loss. Zach and Phil discuss how the Avs desire to win a cup will come down to how Georgie goes about his business.
Hour 3 of The Drive talks about how the Rockies fortunes can change with one passing of the torch. Zach and Phil discuss what Dick Monfort can do to help the team while also not selling the team. | Iowa vs LSU drew the largest audience in Women’s basketball history! The guys are floored but it doesn’t stop them from making the oddest comparison in over 40 years! | The Drive has a hard conversation about why Angel Reese is receiving so much flack. How much of this is driven by ulterior motives? | Will Jamal Murray play tonight?
Hour 4 of The Drive clears the air regarding what the expectations should be for a rookie QB if the Broncos draft him in the 1st Round. Zach and Phil discuss which rookie QB would deserve the most grace year 1 in a Broncos uniform! Phil puts his foot down about Sean Payton and his theory on drafting a QB in the 1st Round. How will the judge and jury handle the Broncos if they draft a mid-round QB instead? | The Avs no longer have a goalie problem after last night’s mishap. Is this team Cup ready? | The Drive’s Top Five has breaking news!
Hour 1 of The Drive is enflamed by the Rockies being pathetic on Day Time TV! The guys then discuss what’s going on with the Denver Nuggets. | Zach and Phil continue the conversation about the Denver Nuggets. How worried should everyone be with Jamal Murray and his injuries? Can the Nuggets recapture last year’s magic? | The Colorado Avalanche have a goalie issue but who do you blame? The fellas aren’t sold on why the Avs can’t seem to get that position right. | The Colorado Buffalo WBB program went down in the Sweet 16 to Iowa! Zach and Phil discuss what went wrong on Saturday but also praise them for a great season! Who will win tonight: Iowa or LSU?
Hour 2 of The Drive needs to know what do the Broncos believe regarding their 1st round pick in this year’s draft. Zach and Phil discuss how comfortable they would be if Denver drafts (blank) player(s) with heir 1st round pick. Should they trade down? The conversation then shifts to a game of “What’s More Likely!” Phil explains which option is best for Denver moving forward. | The Drive’s “Three Count” was hijacked by Zach’s take on what’s more likely for the Broncos during the draft! | Zach isn’t sold that the Buffs football team is locked in right now. Can they win next season to hush some of the critics?
Hour 3 of The Drive is shocked by the Colorado Rockies situation to open the season. Is there any player or spark of hope that can save the fanbase from checking out early? Zach relives a play from today that epitomizes the Rockies season. | The CU WBB Program fell in the Sweet Sixteen to Iowa. The guys discuss how the Buffs have a lot to be proud of. | The Colorado Avalanche have a goalie issue but who do you blame? The fellas aren’t sold on why the Avs can’t seem to get that position right. | The Denver Nuggets have been forced to change course lately. Zach and Phil discuss where the Nuggets are heading as their upcoming playoff run is on the horizon.
Hour 4 of The Drive has a unique conversation surrounding the Broncos their 1st round pick in this year’s draft. Zach and Phil discuss how comfortable they would be if Denver drafts (blank) player(s) with their 1st round pick. Should they trade down? The conversation then shifts to a game of “What’s More Likely!” Phil explains which option is best for Denver moving forward. Does Zach agree with Phil? | Zach isn’t sold that the Buffs football team is locked in right now. Can they win next season to hush some of the critics? | The Drive’s Top Five is locked in on other winning teams around the country tonight!
Hour 1 of The Drive reflects on the Denver Nuggets matchup vs Minny tonight. Josh and the guys discuss where they stand with the Suns right now. | The Denver Nuggets may be in for a potential game of the year tonight vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Will Minnesota have enough firepower to withstand Denver without KAT? Zach and Phil discuss what they’ll be watching from the Nuggets side tonight. | The Colorado Rockies were on the wrong side of history last night. Will they ever get back to .500 this season? | The Avs lost in an OT Thriller last night! The guys discuss whether this game provided context to why the Avs are legit cup contenders. How much stock should be put into the Nate home point streak being snapped?
Hour 2 of The Drive talks about the potential new Broncos uniforms that are rumored to be released Monday. Zach and Phil then get into why Michael Penix Jr. is rising like bread on draft boards suddenly. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis talks about why Michael Penix Jr. is getting another major look from the Denver Broncos. Will his medicals catch up to him during his NFL career? Mike details the other rookie QB’s who might be on the Broncos list. Mike talks about whether PS2 is a realistic option as a draft day trade for the Broncos. Is the MLB package worth the money? | The Drive’s “Three Count” gets everyone set for CU vs Iowa! | Zach and Phil discuss what Coach Malone will do with Jamal Murray as the potential game of the year takes place tonight vs Minnesota.
Hour 3 of The Drive addresses the Colorado Rockies and why they were on the wrong side of history last night. Will they ever get back to .500 this season? | The Avs faced a very tough Cup Contending team in the New York Rangers! Phil questions why the NHL aren't open to allowing more than one OT in the regular season. | James Merilatt joins The Drive! James explains why the love for baseball is dying fast. James and Zach discuss how to fix baseball moving forward. Will young people ever look forward to baseball ever again? | Colorado Sports is jam packed with games to watch this weekend! Which way will the guys lean this weekend?
Hour 4 of The Drive talks about why Michael Penix Jr. is gaining steam again after his amazing Pro Day! Zach and Phil discuss what’s been the real hold up with the progression of MPJ! JJ McCarthy vs MPJ has become the discussion. Which QB deserves the most love for a chance with Sean Payton? The guys argue about what happens when injuries come up. Which QB is likely to stand the test of time? | Jamal Murray has been ruled out tonight vs Minnesota! Zach and Phil react to the latest injury news regarding Jamal. Should the Nuggets focus primarily on health instead of seeding? | The Drive’s Top Five gives their predictions for the weekend in sports in Colorado!
Hour 1 of The Drive has a funny story that will be updated during cross talk! In the meantime, Zach goes off on the MLB for failing to make the most of their opening day again. | The Denver Nuggets lost a potentially pivotal game vs Phoenix. Is it time for the Nuggets to focus their energy on getting rest for the playoffs instead of going for the #1 overall seed? | Zach immediately reminds the Nuggets that they have a decision to make. Also, the guys aren’t fund of those who treat the Suns loss as just another game and they explain why. | Pro Day season is in full effect right now! The Broncos are in North Carolina and Seattle today to see Drake Maye and Michael Penix Jr. respectively. Zach and Phil breakdown what Sean is trying to accomplish with his unique scouting process.
Hour 2 of The Drive must address the Denver Nuggets loss to the Phoenix Suns. Zach and Phil explain what led to the Nuggets getting behind. Do the Nuggets have a rebounding problem right now? The conversation shifts to what makes the Phoenix Suns so respectable. The RamosLaw.com Textline questions why Zach and Phil flip and flop on the Nuggets and they address it. Can the Nuggets beat the Suns in a 7 Game series? | The Drive’s “Three Count” addresses the elephant in the room! | Michael Porter Jr. finally addressed the latest issue with his younger brother, Jontay Porter. Zach and Phil discuss whether MPJ will bounce back from this unexpected roadblock or not.
Hour 3 of The Drive talks about the one recent rule change in the NFL that could directly affect the Broncos. Zach and Phil explain who it benefits specifically and why. | The Colorado Rockies are expected to have another under performing season but Bud Black, courtesy of his comments on Schlereth and Evans, says otherwise. The guys go through how much the Rockies culture is affected by Owner Dick Monfort. | Zach and Phil discuss Private Workouts vs Pro Days. It led them down the road of which QB do the Broncos see as a better fit: Drake Maye or Michael Penix Jr. | The Colorado Avalanche are in a heavyweight bout tonight vs the New York Rangers. Can the Avs stand up and get the hockey world’s attention tonight with a win vs the number one seeded Rangers?
Hour 4 of The Drive won’t let Denver off the hook after the Denver Nuggets loss to the Phoenix Suns. Zach and Phil explain what led to the Nuggets not playing Nuggets basketball. Do the Nuggets have a rebounding problem right now? The conversation shifts to what makes the Phoenix Suns so feared. The Drive gives their official Rockies win totals for the 2024 season. | Marvin Mims has a rule change that will work in his favor. Zach and Phil discuss what his 2024 season could look like! | The Drive’s Top Five is all in on Rockies and Avs!
Hour 1 of The Drive talks about how big this game is for the Denver Nuggets tonight. Also, is Shohei setting himself for something big down the road with this MLB investigation? | The Denver Broncos decided to sign a WR and he’s from the Detroit Lions. Josh Reynolds is headed to Denver on a 2-year deal. Zach and Phil have totally opposite reactions to the signing. | The Denver Nuggets have a big-time game vs Phoenix tonight. The guys debate about which version of the Nuggets will come to play tonight. Will Malone give everyone the green light tonight? | The Avs faced the total opposite issue vs Montreal on Tuesday compared to Sunday vs Pittsburgh. Phil details why the Avs lost their way on Tuesday Night. Is this loss an overreaction?
Hour 2 of The Drive sees the guys fall out of their chair after hearing that Dallas isn’t extending Dak before the 2024 regular season. Zach and Phil aren’t sold on Dak but is Sean Payton high on him? Phil details how tough coming into a less than ideal situation is for NFL players. The conversation shifts to why the Broncos are in Baton Rouge, LA today. Could the Broncos be in on trading up for Jayden Daniels? | The Drive’s “Three Count” is shocked by how the CU MBB team got dismantled so soon. | Coach Prime has started the conversation about where he wants his son to play next year. Zach explains his frustration with the whole situation but not for the reason most think.
Hour 3 of The Drive gets into what everyone will do regarding the Rockies TV situation. Will Zach and Phil buy the Rockies MLB.TV package? | Ownership has been more active than normal this offseason. The guys discuss why change is imminent since Greg Penner has been monitoring closely. | The Colorado Avalanche had a tough night vs Montreal. Zach and Phil discuss why the loss sucks but should give them the spark they need to refocus down the stretch. | Tonight is the night where the Denver Nuggets get to avenge their loss to the Suns! The fellas discuss what’s on the horizon if the Nuggets can get right vs Phoenix. Also, will Jokic go foul hunting tonight vs Nurkic?
Hour 4 of The Drive listens to Shaq discuss why SGA should be the NBA MVP! Zach and Phil come to Nikola’s defense, but should they have to? Our Denver Post Broncos Insider, Troy Renck, joins The Drive. Troy talks about why SGA won’t win MVP. Troy talks about why the Broncos signing Josh Reynolds could be linked to Tim Patrick. Troy details his time with Broncos Owner and CEO Greg Penner. Troy teases a potential Rockies sighting that should have everyone on alert. | The Denver Broncos decided to sign a WR and he’s from the Detroit Lions. Josh Reynolds is headed to Denver on a 2-year deal. Zach and Phil have totally opposite reactions to the signing. | The Drive’s Top Five is on Rockies Watch as we prepare for Opening Day!
Hour 1 of The Drive hints at Phil growing his hair back out again! The guys discuss the Shohei Ohtani saga that grew more legs after yesterday’s press conference. | George Paton is on the hot seat and Greg Penner said it without saying it. Zach and Phil breakdown why George’s exit is going to happen sooner rather than later. | The Colorado Rockies are catching strays from multiple angles! ESPN talks about why the Rockies will keep experiencing the same nightmare this season. The newest Rocky had quite the comments about coming here as well. The guys are surprised by how much the Rockies seem to be getting the bad end of the stick. | Jontay Porter, younger brother of MPJ, has been caught up in a betting situation that will likely end his career in the NBA forever. How will Mike respond?
Hour 2 of The Drive goes over the Broncos over/under win totals for the 2024 NFL Season. Zach and Phil are floored by why the Broncos keep trying to sell Broncos Country on the “everything is fine” plan for 2024. How will Jarrett Stidham be remembered if he’s thrown into the fire as the guy next season? The conversation shifts to why JJ McCarthy is competing with Jayden McDaniels for the #2 QB in this draft class. | The Drive’s “Three Count” talks about Niko Medved being linked to the Oklahoma St. job. | The Top 5 teams for Shedeur have been suggested and the guys react! Phil also goes off on the narrative that Shedeur is trying to spin.
Hour 3 of The Drive breaks down the numbers for how Caitlin Clark and Iowa during this March Madness run! Will CU and Iowa set the All-Time Sweet 16 viewing record this weekend? | George Paton is on the hot seat and Greg Penner said it without saying it. Zach and Phil breakdown why George’s exit is going to happen sooner rather than later. | The Colorado Rockies aren’t heading in the right direction anytime soon. ESPN made sure to respond to this and the guys react to how the Rockies got to this place nationally. | The Drive goes into the why Jontay Porter, brother of Michael Porter Jr., is in potential gambling/betting trouble. How will MPJ be affected? Is betting hurting sports as a whole?
Hour 4 of The Drive goes over the Broncos over/under win totals for the 2024 NFL Season. Zach and Phil are floored by why the Broncos keep trying to sell Broncos Country on the “everything is fine” plan for 2024. How will Jarrett Stidham be remembered if he’s thrown into the fire as the guy next season? They transition to why legacy could come into play here depending on which route Sean takes at QB. | Zach predicts that Caitlin Clark’s college career will end this weekend! Does Phil see it? Also, they discuss the potential viewership of CU/Iowa! | The Drive’s Top 5 is on Nathan MacKinnon Watch!
Hour 1 of The Drive sets up the show by discussing why Zach Bye and his son just experienced one of the greatest moments of their lives at the Avs game Sunday vs Pittsburgh. | JJ McCarthy had a very lengthy meeting with Sean Payton and the Broncos. Zach and Phil discuss why the Broncos WILL move up if JJ McCarthy is still on the board at #4. Is that the right move? | Coach Prime keeps boosting his sons up but could it be to their own detriment? The fellas breakdown why its only a few places Shedeur could step in and win right away next year. | The Colorado Avalanche are cooking with hot grease these days and the guys have fun breaking down one the most fun comebacks in recent memory from the Avs. Do the Avs have the firepower to sustain this run through another playoff run?
Hour 2 of The Drive heads to Orlando for the Owner’s meetings. Sean Payton is all over the idea of leaning in on JJ McCarthy! Zach and Phil discuss the bidding war that’s on the way for JJ if he’s available by the number 4 overall pick. This then leads to the guys discussing why this thing is all about JJ when other QB’s are available according to the Broncos. Will Sean and George ever be on the same page? | The Drive’s “Three Count” sends a farewell message to the CU MBB team while praising the Women for advancing. | Zach responds to the RamosLaw.com text line about his hiccup remedy suggestions. George Paton wishes Russ the best at the Owner’s Meetings and Zach and Phil react to his comments.
Hour 3 of The Drive has a funny story about jerseys to set up why Broncos President Damani Leech thinks now is the time to start tweaking the uniforms. Will it hold Broncos Country over until the big changes come? | Zach and Phil discuss why Coach Prime is back to his same ole ways. They breakdown why it’s only a few places Shedeur could step in and win right away next year but should Coach Prime be thinking like this so soon? | Coach Tad Boyle, HC of the CU MBB Team, is in a peculiar spot right now. Will he or CU look to move in a different direction soon? Zach explains why this may be the case. | The Colorado Avalanche are cooking with hot grease these days but do the Avs have the firepower to sustain this run through another playoff run? Zach has a fun and light-hearted story about his time at the game on Sunday!
Hour 4 of The Drive gets more information from the Owner’s meetings. Sean Payton loves the idea of leaning into JJ McCarthy! Zach and Phil discuss the bidding war that’s on the way for JJ if he’s available by the number 4 overall pick in this year’s draft. This then leads to the guys discussing why this thing is all about JJ when other QB’s are available according to the Broncos. Will the Broncos sign Ryan Tannehill? | George Paton talks about where he stands with Russ moving on to Pittsburgh. Zach and Phil discuss how George may really feel about why things didn’t work with the QB he chose. | The Drive’s Top 5 has a lot riding on the Women’s March Madness tonight to determine how things will shape up for the CU WBB team.
Hour 1 of The Drive bags on James Merilatt for his 12 wins take about the Broncos that continues to be more wrong by the day! What’s one event that the guys camped out for? CU Students may be taking the cake right now for the CU vs CSU game! | DMac challenges Knowshon on whether he could come out to Motley Crue! CU has so much going right currently. What does this say about the Buffs? | CU Buffs legend Charles Johnson stops by The Drive! CJ talks about how things have changed for the Buffs overnight. How did Coach Prime set up for such a huge Rocky Mtn. Showdown weekend? Could Coach Prime get more diversity at CU? | The guys go down memory lane with CSU and their past success.
Hour 2 of The Drive opens with why the Broncos need to take accountability for their lack of explosiveness right now. Can they overcome it? Sean Payton takes accountability as the play caller for the loss on Sunday. James Merilatt joins The Drive to detail the onside kick play. Knowshon has had enough with the onside kick conversation. James argues why didn’t someone else make a play on defense other than PS2 being a shutdown corner. Has James ever camped out for tickets like the current CU students? | Are the Broncos closer to 5 wins or 10 wins? What will the Broncos talent and coaching allow? Can the Broncos defense slow down Sam Howell? | The guys get into why Knowshon didn’t have a favorite college team growing up! Should Russ take a page out of Nikola Jokic’s playbook? Sean Payton said something that speaks to why Russ and Sean have a long way to go.
Hour 3 of The Drive hears from Russell Wilson at his Wednesday Press Conference. Will Russ ever land the plane at his pressers? Does Josh McDaniels have better situational awareness than Sean Payton? Will the Broncos be more aggressive this weekend? | Should the Broncos depend on their defense to get stops moving forward? Russ is ranked in the bottom of the league in attempted 15+ yard throws. What does it mean compared to the rest of the top QB’s in the NFL? | Aaron Rodgers puts out a message that implies he’s coming back. How long will it take him to heal? The guys go through the turf vs grass argument. | What’s one event worth camping out for?
Hour 4 of The Drive gets a furious Justin Simmons as he explains his hit on Jimmy G Sunday. Knowshon talks about whether the hit was necessary or not. How worried should the Broncos be about the Commanders D? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase has a different take on where big plays need to come from for the Denver Broncos. Should Sean continue to lean into taking the pressure off Russ? Can the Broncos offense be trusted? | Should the Broncos look to go up tempo this week? Mase has more on how practice went today. | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the new Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift rumors. Knowshon isn’t buying the rumors.
Hour 1 of The Drive wants to reset the market with a new deal for Coach Prime! What could his new deal look like? | The season isn’t over for the Denver Broncos but how optimistic is too optimistic? DMac and Mat Smith discuss why the Broncos can take another step! | Mat Smith discusses Coach Prime’s Tuesday Press Conference. Coach Prime was in rare form but is he up to speed on the Rocky Mtn. Showdown? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive! Troy compares CU’s run to the 2007 Colorado Rockies. How do the Broncos overcome their lack of talent? Does Troy expect things to get better? Troy gives the outlook for the Denver broncos heading into Week 2!
Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with CSU vs CU and how the coaches are preparing! Rachel Vigil from Coffee Break joins The Drive! Rachel jumps on to defend CSU but did it go as planned? Could she as the lone CSU Star at 104.3 The Fan be falling into the CU trap? CSU callers and alumni defend their school heading into the Rocky Mtn. Showdown. Did Peyton Manning decide to reveal some of his music playlist on the Manning Cast? | Could Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce be the next Power Couple? Why did Russell Wilson hold back in Week 1? Is Russell Wilson being coached to make the safe plays? | Why has the defense taken a step back? What’s more of a concern: a lack of explosive plays or the defense? 104.3 The Fan’s longtime friend, Bob Ibach, joins The Drive on behalf of CU.
Hour 3 of The Drive is in their money hour as Coach Prime may due another contract very soon! Should Coach Prime lock himself into a long-term deal with CU? | Aaron Rodgers gets hurt and the guys are shocked by how a bar in Wisconsin handled themselves last night. Who should’ve paid the bill at the bar? | Could Jarrett Stidham find himself in for Russell Wilson this season? Who's worse off right now: Chiefs, Bills, Jets, or Broncos? | The guys go through why the Broncos need to recognize that they’re not as close as they think they are. Mat goes through his numbers on why onside kicks could work early if done right. The Avs have a new addition to the family!
Hour 4 of The Drive opens with Aaron Rodgers' season coming to an end after 4 plays. How does that change Week 5 for the Denver Broncos? Could Shedeur Sanders replace Russell Wilson soon? Will Coach Payton wait around for a rebuild? Mat and DMac debate whether the season is over or not. If it’s not over, how do the Broncos get better from here? | The guys have fun with a scoreboard proposal as the Broncos Game was another example of it. What do the Broncos do since they don’t have any explosive players they trust? | What will the guys do on a quiet night in the world of sports?
Hour 1 of The Drive try to figure out what has changed since last season. Did Sean help or hurt with some of his oversimplified tricks? | DMac and Mat Smith get into it about why Sean Payton made that move to go for the onside kick. Why should anyone be surprised that Sean Payton went for it? | Sean Payton explains some of his decisions from the game. The guys continue to breakdown why Denver didn’t produce more offense even after the onside kick. | Russell Wilson started well but things went awry quickly! The guys are frustrated with how the Broncos lacked consistency. Why did Sean stop being aggressive as the game went along?
Hour 2 of The Drive opens with why Sean Payton is learning that flipping the switch isn’t a thing with the Broncos yet. Did Broncos Country give Nik Bonitto a new name after his performance? Who deserves more heat: Sean Payton or Vance Joseph? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam breaks some huge news out of Kansas City. Adam gives the lay of the land in the AFC West. Are the Buffs putting more pressure on the Broncos to win right away? Adam details what fixing Russell Wilson looks like while also trying to restore the Broncos Offense. Biggest headlines from Week 1 according to Adam Schefter! | The guys go through how Patrick Surtain stood his ground vs DaVante Adams! Broncos Country continues to weigh in on the Johnson Auto Plaza Hotline about the Broncos loss to the LV Raiders. | A sprinkle of CU cleansed the pallet in Hour 2! Should we be more optimistic about the Broncos season? How many one score games will the Broncos win this season?
Hour 1 of The Drive tries to figure out what has changed since last season. Did Sean help or hurt with some of his oversimplified tricks? | DMac and Mat Smith get into it about why Sean Payton made that move to go for the onside kick. Why should anyone be surprised that Sean Payton went for it? | Sean Payton explains some of his decisions from the game. The guys continue to breakdown why Denver didn’t produce more offense even after the onside kick. | Russell Wilson started well but things went awry quickly! The guys are frustrated with how the Broncos lacked consistency. Why did Sean stop being aggressive as the game went along?
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with why Sean Payton is learning that flipping the switch isn’t a thing with the Broncos yet. Did Broncos Country give Nik Bonitto a new name after his performance? Who deserves more heat: Sean Payton or Vance Joseph? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam breaks some huge news out of Kansas City. Adam gives the lay of the land in the AFC West. Are the Buffs putting more pressure on the Broncos to win right away? Adam details what fixing Russell Wilson looks like while also trying to restore the Broncos Offense. Biggest headlines from Week 1 according to Adam Schefter! | The guys go through how Patrick Surtain stood his ground vs DaVante Adams! Broncos Country continues to weigh in on the Johnson Auto Plaza Hotline about the Broncos loss to the LV Raiders. | A sprinkle of CU cleansed the pallet in Hour 2! Should we be more optimistic about the Broncos season? How many one score games will the Broncos win this season?
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Hour 3 of The Drive is frustrated with the Sean Payton decision to go for an Onside Kick! Broncos Country continues their fire path of the Broncos after yesterday's loss. | Did anyone think the Broncos would get the ball back after punting at the end of the 4th Quarter? Who had a better game: Russ or Jimmy G? What do the Broncos do with the current WR corp? | Who looked worse this weekend, Jeff Sims or Wil Lutz? The CU Buffs got the job done vs Nebraska but did it end how they wanted? CSU vs CU could get out of hand Saturday if CU does what they say they’ll do. | The guys talk about how the Broncos get over the hump vs the LV Raiders! Could CU be in National Championship contention next season?
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Hour 4 of The Drive has mixed emotions about Rivalry Weekend in the Mile High City. What’s the biggest difference between CU and the Broncos right now? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive presented by Matheaus Fine Watches and Jewelry. Mase talks about how the Broncos are shifting before our eyes. Are their signs this could work? The guys go through why it’s no time to panic. | Mark Schlereth joins The Drive. He talks about how little league football Is going with Peyton Manning. Mark and Mat discuss the opening onside kick by Sean Payton. Where is Mark’s optimism coming from? | The guys remember 9/11 today and give their predictions for Bills vs Jets!
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets you set for Broncos vs Raiders and CU vs Nebraska! Which game will gain the most gold this weekend? Did the Seth Wickersham article help or hurt Sean Payton? Should the Broncos lean back into the term “rivalry?” Nate and DMac go through their Keys to the Game and Game Picks! | The guys try to convince KJ that the Broncos will turn things around starting Week 1! | Will Petersen joins The Drive to discuss the Huskers getting a night at Coors Field during rivalry week. Who else would disrespect their brethren team by allowing the enemy to celebrate on their turf?
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Hour 3 of The Drive jokes about why Greg Penner was away while Coach Payton was being announced as the Broncos next HC. | How many things went under the radar last season? Can you compare the path Brees and Payton took to the one Russ and Payton are about to take? Why are things getting pushed back so much with Payton now that Week 1 has arrived? | What has Coach Prime done to the state of Colorado with CU’s rise? Is this sustainable? How will Coach Prime manage Travis Hunter? | The Lions vs Chiefs game was a reminder that the NFL will always be King! The Detroit Lions took advantage of a crippled K.C. Chiefs team. Could the Lions be growling their way to the top of the NFC North? When was the last time DMac almost got into a fight?
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Hour 1 of The Drive adds its own trivia to Trivia Time with Stokley and Zach! Nate Jackson and DMac recap the Lions vs Chiefs game that went differently than most expected. What did Mike Tirico say that sent the sports world into a frenzy? | What is a must win game? The guys go through what the gameplan could look like through Sean Payton’s eyes on Sunday. What determines a player’s value? | Nate goes off on why QB’s are overpaid. How an someone grade the QB market when more QB’s are getting overpaid than accurately paid? Will the RB’s ever get what they deserve? | Dan Orlovsky has a wild take that has the guys wondering why Russ is so hated! Is he the most hated guy in the NFL right now?
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Hour 1 of The Drive gets everyone riled up with DMac desiring for CU to have a bigger stadium. Should they look to play at Broncos Stadium vs USC in a few weeks? | Could CU ever expand their stadium? DMac and Mat Smith go through what that would look like. What level of success does CU need to have for everyone to be satisfied? | Coach Prime and Shedeur or Russell Wilson and Coach Payton? The guys debate what the future could look like if the Broncos get Shedeur. How long will Coach Payton remain with the Denver Broncos as HC? | Seth Wickersham dropped a huge article detailing Sean Payton’s life around football over the last few years. How did his football career affect his personal life? Why does this appear to make Sean Payton seem like a lonely guy?
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Hour 2 of The Drive is on Jerry Jeudy watch as he’s back on the practice field! What’s going on with Chandler Jones and the LV raiders? Is it a big deal that Mike McGlinchy edged out Garrett Bolles as a 2023 Broncos captain? How much blame does Sean Payton deserve for everything that has played out in his life lately? With Sean Payton, could the Broncos find themselves in over their head or will they be fine with time? | Could the demise of AT&T SportsNet put the pressure on Altitude and Comcast to workout a deal? | How will Nebraska defend CU and Shedeur Sanders? Can Coach Prime reduplicate the same magic from the TCU game? DMac and Mat have fun with which stars may be at the game Saturday!
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Hour 3 of The Drive has Breaking News about K.C. Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and his status for Thursday’s Game! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis tweets about Jerry Jeudy’s comments regarding how he feels heading into Week 1 vs the Raiders. How does Jeudy being healthy affect the Broncos gameplan for Week 1? | How will the Jimmy G and Devante Adams connection work on Sunday? The guys go through their 3 most important things that need to happen the Broncos on Sunday. Are Jimmy G and Russ similar QB’s? | DMac kills everyone with truth about Patrick Surtain vs Davante Adams! How much pressure is on Russ? | DMac and Mat explain the full story about Raiders DE Chandler Jones! Will he play Week 1?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets you set for Lions vs Chiefs! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase details how things went at Centura Health Training Camp! What’s the latest on Jerry Jeudy? Should teams attack PS2 more? Also, how do the Broncos defend Maxx Crosby? The guys get into the Hot Tub Time Machine with the Denver Broncos! | After the break, the guys head to Margaritaville with Sean Payton! What were the biggest takeaways from the Seth Wickersham article. | The guys wonder can Coach Payton take a page out of Coach Prime’s play book! They end the show with their predictions of Lions vs Chiefs!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is beyond floored by the Sean Payton article that was written by ESPN’s Seth Wickersham. The guys detail why this article is so hypocritical. | Sean Payton wanted to shut down Russell Inc. immediately. Why was he so dead set on ending things with Russ and his corporation when he got to town? Knowshon Moreno and DMac go through what the media should ask Sean Payton next. Do the guys have an issue with what was said? | The Drive brings you Sean Payton during Hour 1 from the Centura Health Training Facility! | Who are the Denver Broncos 2023 Captains? Knowshon explains why brands matter when it comes to guys like Russ.
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Hour 2 of The Drive wonders could Coach Payton be pulling another little tactic with the captains he chose. DMac has a fun theory about Russell Inc., as referred to by Coach Payton. Russell Wilson steps up to the podium and The Drive brings his comments to you. Who were the guys that were great with the media during ? | Mad Dog Russo is tired of Coach Prime and is rooting for Nebraska! The guys laugh at his tone about CU! | Seth Wickersham was on Schlereth and Evans Wednesday morning and he talked the Russ-Payton relationship. The guys detail how things have gone up to this point and could their relationship improve.
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the conversation about Seth Wickersham and Sean Payton! How bad did things get with how Coach Payton is portrayed in the lead up to the season? | The guys compare Knowshon’s time at Georgia to where the Broncos need to go moving forward. How did a rivalry motivate the Georgia Bulldogs? | Wild n’ Out Wednesday’s gets you set for this weekend with Buffs vs Huskers and Broncos vs Raiders.! | The Georgia Bulldogs were under fire because of Knowshon, according to Florida. Knowshon gives his first time take on what they said and did to Georgia in 2008. The guys transition into Sheduer vs Russ!
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Who will get in Shedeur’s way to be the #1 pick in 2025? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the lack of questioning to Russ and Payton about the article. The guys have fun with “locker room” talk. With the Broncos having no tape to start the season, could that work out in their favor? What’s a more acceptable loss: LV Raiders or Washington Commanders? | One guy was left off as a captain. How much does it matter? Mase explains why certain guys have better leadership qualities! Who’s better, Kareem Jackson or Caden Sterns? | Will Petersen joins The Drive to explain his bet that led to a huge payout because of CU's win vs TCU!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is shocked by CU’s performance vs TCU! Did Coach Prime cross the line? DMac and Zach go back and forth about what to expect from the Buffs moving forward. | Knowshon Moreno and DMac go toe to toe about how CU was must watch TV vs TCU! Should anyone be surprised by CU’s ability to pull out a win of that magnitude? | The guys get into how Tim Tebow may have the most improbable win in Denver Sports History, but CU came close with Saturday’s win. The guys explain why! Does Knowshon even know Knowshon? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Former CU Grad Troy Renck details the CU vs TCU game that took the country by storm! The guys go through why CU has two Heisman candidates and why one could win it with one win come up next month! How many snaps did Travis Hunter play? Troy explains the relationship between media and teams.
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Hour 1 of The Drive gives their initial reaction to what CU did vs TCU! Shedeur Sanders put on a show and the guys are excited about what else he could do. Is the Travis Hunter “both ways” experiment sustainable? How should rivalries be viewed in the NFL? When was the first ever matchup between CU and Nebraska? What makes a rivalry? | Sean Payton was a little testy and short during his Monday Press Conference. Why did Coach Payton go with the zoom route yesterday? Could Zoom, audio only, be his new thing? | Mat Smith, fresh from Texas to see CU vs TCU, joins The Drive. Mat talks about how the vibe was at the game! What should be the expectations for CU now? Where can they get better? Mat discusses how CU’s O-Line held it together for Shedeur. Mat explains why Coach Prime went full “keep receipts” over the weekend.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leans into Rivalry Week! The Denver Broncos are getting set for their Week 1 matchup vs the LV Raiders. Coach Payton and Courtland Sutton spoke at Monday’s practice. Knowshon details what prepping for Week 1 means. | The Drive goes through why Sean Payton continues to be the lead story everywhere you turn. Is it ok for Coach Payton to be the biggest star of the Denver Broncos right now? Should the Denver Broncos be held to the same standard as the Buffs moving forward? | Should the Broncos be expected to beat the Raiders? Is Coach Prime the biggest name is college football right now? | The guys go through whether Shedeur Sanders should go to the draft next year or 2025? Who’s a better athlete for the Denver Broncos: PS2 or Jerry Jeudy?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets everyone hyped all over again for what was an amazing win for CU! James Merilatt and Knowshon talk about pregame speeches and how they work. James talks about CU overcoming the odds. Should the level of expectations be raised for the Denver Broncos? What does Shedeur need to do to win the Heisman as QB of the CU Buffs? Can you have rivalries in professional sports? | Knowshon went to the Georgia game over the weekend! The guys go through their favorite thing about college football? Who’s QBU or RBU? | Why are Buffs fans so happy today?
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Happy Labor Day! Kyle Reese and Knowshon Moreno are filling in for The Drive today as we celebrate a national "day off". The guys get their chance to weigh in on that awesome game down in Texas and Coach Primes debut that did not disappoint. It seems all eyes are on the Buffs this season and it's looking like its not all talk. But what can we really expect for the rest of the season? The Broncos are 6 days away from Game 1 vs the Raiders- listen as Coach Reese and Knowshon break it down.
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Kyle Reese and Knowshon Moreno continue in Hour 2 of The Drive as we celebrate Labor Day here at The Fan! Cecil Lammey drops in the studio fresh off the practice field to tell the guys what he heard from the players in open locker rooms today. It seems to be all business at the facility heading into week 1 as Coach and the players aren't even entertaining questions about the Buffs win the other day. It's promising and starkly different from last years energy. Cecil and the guys talk their week one matchup as the show rolls on.
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Our Labor Day celebration continues with Knowshon Moreno and Kyle Reese taking over for the day. Knowshon is excited about the Broncos defense. He also thinks the Broncos are an 8 win team. Kyle thinks otherwise. The guys take a look at the Raiders roster ahead of their week 1 matchup and compare each aspect to the Broncos. What will Sean Payton's game plan look like considering this opponent?
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The final hour of The Drive is off and rolling with Kyle Reese and Knowshon Moreno celebrating Labor Day and wrapping up Week 1 of college football. Now it's on to Rivalry Week here in Colorado and the guys are asking the question: what are we more excited for- Buffs Huskers or Broncos Raiders? One listener sums up Kyle and Knowshons feeling which is anxious for the Broncos and excited for CU. Tune in as this coach and former player duo break down both matchups.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the haboob that took place during the Arizona State game last night that led to a long delay! Is it time for CU to step up and recognize the opportunity that’s in front of them? | Coach Prime has been fired up all offseason and now it’s time to get All of Colorado fired up! James Merilatt and DMac get it going by Riding The Storm! | The weather is hot coast to coast but how much hotter is it in Texas than Colorado right now? James makes a case for not worrying about the heat! | Russell Wilson is getting ready to turn things around! James and DMac debate about why and what his numbers for the season will be!
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a recap of CU’s offseason! It has been a blast hearing the hype, but can CU live up to it? James and DMac go down memory lane! Can CU catch the magic of the past? Mat Smith joins The Drive from Texas to discuss what’s going on with the current temps. What type of game should everyone expect? Mat details how Coach Prime’s tone changed this week. Which area creates the most cause for concern? Mat gives his official score for tomorrow's game as CU vs TCU is under 24 hours away! | How many people are rooting against Coach Prime and CU? Should CSU be rooting for or against CU right now? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive! Mike talks about his weekend plans. He highlights the latest roster moves that came out today via the Broncos Practice Squad. Mike details why the Broncos WR Room ‘appears’ to be thin at the current moment. Have some Broncos players decided to get out of town this weekend?
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Hour 3 of The Drive keeps the CU energy up! Could CSU vs Wazzau potentially be a new Mountain West preview? James and DMac go through how Coach Prime treats Shedeur compared to Shilo. | What is Mark Schlereth doing in his spare time? Could helping Peyton Manning be apart of his present and his future? Will Peyton ever come back to the Denver Broncos? | The guys get into the Denver Broncos experiencing Déjà Vu over the years. Can they overcome the odds this year by overcoming their deficiencies? | Can CU keep it close vs TCU? The guys get into Coach Prime vs Coach Payton in the game management department. Are the Arizona Cardinals the only team in the “Caleb Williams” Sweepstakes?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is crunk as CU is ready to take on TCU in Fort Worth! Will Petersen joins The Drive and the guys discuss what the Buffs will do. Which Broncos great is more famous than Coach Prime? Voice of the CU Buffs, Mark Johnson, joins The Drive. Mark expresses the vibes he’s gotten since arriving in Texas! Do the Buffs still believe they can keep things close heading into tomorrow? Mark explains why CU QB Shedeur Sanders will be fine. The guys have fun with Mark about Nebraska. How do you grade the Buffs in the preseason when the roster has changed so much? | Kyle Sloter has an idea of how to become a starting QB in the NFL that most aren’t thinking of right now. | Whose college team will provide the most hope after Week 1? Everyone gives their final score predictions for CU vs TCU which under 24 hours from kickoff!
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Hour 1 of The Drive finds out everyone isn’t sold on CU even after Coach Prime making a promise. Did Knowshon finally watch Swamp Kings on Netflix? | It’s college football spirit day at 104.3 The Fan! Who’s everyone rooting for? Who will have the best season? Knowshon and DMac discuss the 2012 Broncos season. | DMac digs into his hip hop pocket for some unique requests! The guys go back down memory lane to relive the Baltimore Ravens 2012 playoff loss. | Knowshon talks about what it takes to be a winning team. How is momentum sustained? Can one person or player be the glue in football?
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about how SB 48 doesn’t affect most fans because of SB 50. When does the chase for a SB slow down for a player like Justin Simmons who hasn’t been to the playoffs thus far? Why do guys like Tebow and Russ get a bad rap? What was the one thing that Russ should’ve did better last season? How valuable is coaching to a team’s success? Who’s the Broncos most elusive WR right now? | Where has Jerry Jeudy lost the fanbase? What's the grade of this current Broncos WR room? | Nebraska Women’s Volleyball set the World Record for most fans at a Women’s Sporting Event. Could this set the stage for a changing of the guard in Women’s Sports?
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Hour 3 of The Drive looks at the bigger picture for the 2023 Denver Broncos season. Could the Broncos find themselves tanking? What are the top 5 concerns for the Broncos heading into the regular season? | What should be expected from the Broncos Offense? Will the Broncos regret losing Albert O? Could | DMac kills everyone with truth about renewing their vows to the Broncos again this season. Can the fans fall back in love with the Denver Broncos? | Jack Harlow and Jamal Murray collab on Jack’s latest music video! Did Jack describe Denver properly? Knowshon goes through his top 5 list of things to be excited about for this Broncos season.
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Hour 4 of The Drive has CU putting in the work according to Coach Prime. DMac talks about how important a fresh start is as he talks about moving pass the Bowlen era. Did DMac admit his wrongs about Russell Wilson last year? The passion from a coach can determine the intensity of a changed culture and the guys discuss it. What happens if Josh McDaniels and Peyton Manning were able to team up? Why should anyone be excited about Russ heading into the season? | DMac talks about the first time the Broncos went to the Super Bowl. Knowshon talks about his experience with a Super Bowl! | Cecil Lammey gives his top 5 list of things to be excited about heading into the regular season for the Denver Broncos.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with Zach and DMac disagreeing about how CU’s season will play out. Why is Zach so down on CU? | Knowshon Moreno and DMac discuss who made the 16-man practice squad for the Denver Broncos. Did the Broncos make a mistake by letting certain guys walk? | Aaron Rodgers is the guy in New York! Are guys born with that level of swagger? Does Russell Wilson have it? | The guys go through why the Broncos depth continues to dwindle. Will they ever get it to where they want or will they continue to take what they can get?
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with lighthearted stories about Knowshon and DMac talking about his days as a star Georgia RB! Would Knowshon get the nod if he would’ve stayed to compete with Todd Gurley and Nick Chubb? How did he get along with Tim Tebow? Tyler Brown, O-Lineman from Jackson St., is having issues getting transferred to CU with Coach Prime. Joel Klatt speaks on it and brings awareness to a terrible issue in the NCAA! The guys discuss mental health and how it has impacted college athletes. | Sean Payton speaks on who was brought in for the Broncos PS today. It sends the guys down memory lane. | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will details the National TV schedule! Could this hurt the Avs with their current blackout? What does the Avs latest acquisition mean?
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Hour 3 of The Drive reminds everyone that work has begun! The guys go through why the 53-man roster needs the practice squad guys. Knowshon talks about his time on the practice squad. | The guys rank the worst coaches since the Mike Shanahan era! Where does Vic Fangio rank? | DMac expresses his concern for Florida right now. The guys finish off their list! Who is number 1? | Was Josh McDaniels a cheater? Does Knowshon defend him? The guys go through the McDaniels draft classes. The guys have fun with why Knowshon won’t watch Swamp Kings.
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Hour 4 of The Drive resets the Broncos Practice Squad! Knowshon and DMac go through what’s most important for the Broncos moving forward. James Merilatt joins The Drive. James explains why Justin Simmons isn’t the most important player on the defense. DMac runs his new preseason theory past James. Are the Broncos setting Russell Wilson up for failure? Can Russ overcome the odds? | The guys go through the corrupt nature of high school sports per certain individuals. How much did BS High open everyone’s eyes to the corruption of certain programs? | Will Petersen joins The Drive and he was shocked by one particular cut by the Broncos!
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Hour 1 of The Drive goes right to the Albert O trade! Why did the Broncos switch up so late in the process to a trade instead of waiving him? Knowshon Moreno joins DMac and immediately is a star from the door! | Sean Payton spoke earlier today. Former Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno and DMac bring it to you! | Everyone reacts to Sean Payton and continue to go through all the Broncos latest roster moves! Who made the team and who didn’t? | Jake Shapiro joins The Drive with breaking news about what happened last night at the Rockies game with Braves Star Ronald Acuna Jr. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive and immediately goes off on the fans from the Rockies Game. Troy gives the latest on who’s moving where for the Broncos. Why did Albert O get traded? Are the Broncos done making moves? Is this becoming the Denver Saints?
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Hour 2 of The Drive is surprised at the timing of the Albert O trade. Why was he traded? Did he get edged out by Nate Adkins? How obvious was this move? Also, what does Jalen Hurts do for him that Russ doesn’t? Knowshon Moreno goes down memory lane back to when he left Denver. Former Saints Kicker Wil Lutz is officially a Bronco! Was the writing on the wall for Brett Maher? | Broncos GM George Paton expresses his sentiments about cutdown day. Knowshon details what this day is like for a player. Paton details what led to Nate Adkins getting the nod over Albert O at TE. | Knowshon discusses his concerns about Jaleel McLaughlin as the number 3 RB for the Broncos. Can he block?
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Hour 3 of The Drive recaps the major moves from the Broncos cutdown day! Knowshon and DMac discuss what players feel and do once they’ve received the news. | Knowshon talks about his SEC Podcast! Coach Prime has his head held high as he looks to upset TCU! What should everyone expect heading into Week 1? | Knowshon and DMac debate what exactly is a fan! As an athlete, does fandom turn on and off? | Knowshon and DMac go through the process of how to improve the offseason for college football. How would it impact the NFL?
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Hour 4 of The Drive says goodbye to some Broncos who took some unique routes to other places. Which backend roster guy should be the happiest to make the roster? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the Albert O trade that caught everyone by surprise. Wil Lutz is officially a Denver Bronco via trade. Will he win the Broncos more games than he’ll lose them? The guys have fun discussing his over/under for game winning field goals. Mase talks about the incident that took place with Braves Star Robert Acuna Jr. | Knowshon defends Parker, CO! Also, what’s next after cutdown day? | The Denver Broncos are making more moves at the deadline to get down to their official 53-man roster. How surprised should everyone be by these cuts?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with a conversation about when Jerry Jeudy fulfills his potential. The guys go through the latest stadium upgrades and how the fans responded. | DMac and Mat Smith get after it on Broncos Monday! The Broncos WR core got more solidified after this weekend. Who will be the #5 and/or #6 WR if the Broncos keep Jerry Jeudy on the 53-man roster to open the season? Drew goes through how his suite life was at the Broncos Stadium. | The CU Buffs opening day unis plan has been revealed and the guys go through why the Buffs may setting up for huge fall soon. Can they overcome the odds? | Undisputed on FS1 came out today and it got quite review. How long will it take before things have to change? The Drive tries reenacting their new show!
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with how the Broncos slammed the door shut on the 2023 Preseason! The guys give their initial reaction. Should the Broncos have gone after Trey Lance? DMac and Mat Smith go back and forth about who should be the next backup QB of the Denver Broncos. Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam and the guys have fun with breaking news or lack thereof over the last few weeks. Trey Lance got the nod to Dallas but was he supposed to go there? Could more Johnathan Taylor news be on the horizon? Could Denver be in the mix? Did DMac make Adam mad with a personal question? | Albert O and Steve Levy have been under fire all preseason! DMac and Mat Smith head to the pronunciation guide to help them out! | The Colorado Rockies broadcast could be headed to Altitude TV. Will Comcast come back to the table to work with Altitude if they get 3 of the 4 major sports in Denver?
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Hour 3 of The Drive imagines an Albert O and Greg Dulcich TE package on Sunday’s! The Denver Broncos didn’t cut anyone today. What are they focused on since they didn’t cut anyone? | DMac goes back to the Kendall Hinton QB Game that was another brick that set the Broncos back. The guys remind everyone why it’s time to believe with football on the way! | Mat Smith gets CU Fans and everyone who’ll listen set for TCU vs CU coming up on Saturday! Can CU cover the spread? Mat lays out the gameplan! What is an acceptable loss, score wise, for the CU Buffs? | Who’s going to the Rockies vs Braves game tonight? Was Noah Lyles out of line with his comments about the NBA?
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders did Jaleel McLaughlin make the Broncos roster with his performance? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase is a little surprised about someone the Broncos cut this weekend. What’s next for the Broncos as they look to get this roster down to 53? Mase plays the new “Undisputed Game.” How long will the new version of Undisputed with Skip Bayless last? Arizona State self-imposed a bowl ban after school started. How bad will this look long term? | Will there be any surprise vet cuts for the Denver Broncos? The guys give their one vote for who it may be. | DMac tells his The Price is Right story! How does Jim Kelly and Bob Barker come together in this story?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with some trivia questions during the crossover. Colorado Avalanche Star Val Nichushkin made headlines again today after posting something skeptical. How thin is the ice under him right now? | Coach Kyle Reese is hanging out on The Drive and he talks about how his game went last night. BS High is the next unbelievable documentary! Coach and DMac go through some of the crazy moments from it and how corrupt that high school program was from the beginning. | Where do the Broncos look for a temporary Jeudy replacement? How will Sean Payton’s offense scheme Russ up to still have success? Was Herm Edwards right about the Broncos Offense? | Mike Tannenbaum from ESPN suggests Russell Wilson will be benched if needed. In what scenario would that happen? Coach and DMac try to find a scenario. Once you bench him, what does it say?
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Hour 2 of The Drive continues the convo about who do you trust and Coach Reese is the next contestant! Why is Russ taking so much heat from ESPN today? Will Jarrett Stidham see the field this season? Sean Payton underestimated the work that came with fixing the Denver Broncos, but will it matter in two years? Should Russ play Saturday Night? | Why are the fans so down on the new Broncos Stadium? Colorado Avs Star Val Nichushkin unfortunately has been caught up in another tricky situation. Will he be punished? Should the Avs look to move on from him? Will the Avs allow Val to speak to the media this season? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Will the weather affect the Broncos plans for the game Saturday Night vs the LA Rams? Mike goes through guys who may start the regular season on IR. Mike talks about the new upgrades to Broncos Stadium. Mike and DMac have a bet about a potential new stadium in 2031!
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Hour 3 of The Drive recaps their conversation with Mike. Could the weather force Coach Payton to change his plans? A DMac impersonator does his weather impression. | Coach Kyle Reese and DMac go through what it would take for Russ to be benched. Was there a time Russ should’ve been benched last season? | The guys give a shoutout to Mike Singer who’s taking on a new adventure with the Denver Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets are getting all the love they could handle from ESPN right now. Are they ready for the hype? Why is Kyle Reese being a hater? | Kyle and DMac discuss why Johnathan Taylor may be in a tough situation. The guys get into the roles certain players have to play in order to make the 53-man roster for the Denver Broncos.
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders did Russ dig this hole for himself? Who had the biggest fall from grace in NFL History? Will Russ fit in that category if this year goes wrong? How important is Saturday Night’s Game? Our 9 News Meteoroliogist Chris Bianchi joins The Drive to go over the weather for the weekend. Why is there so much rain? Will it end soon? Chris gives his favorite weather term. Breaking News comes from San Fran as Trey Lance heads to Dallas! | Why didn’t the Broncos make a move for Lance? Who’s better: Trey Lance or Jarrett Stidham? Are the 49ers at fought for not developing Lance? | DMac gives all of the listeners homework for the weekend!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads with Jerry Jeudy and his hamstring injury. Cecil, Mat, and DMac discuss the moments that led up to his injury. Did the new rhythm with the Rams mess with the Broncos? | Mat Smith and DMac get into their initial reactions to the Jerry Jeudy news! Who is on the Broncos current depth chart at WR? Are the Broncos properly conditioned? | Which unit owned the beginning of joint practice? James Merilatt and Mat Smith go head-to-head on why or why not Jonathan Taylor to Denver. The guys have fun the idea that the Broncos RB Room is overrated. What do you give up for Jonathan Taylor? Are the Broncos being aggressive with Indy or just checking in? | Are the Broncos dealing with a conditioning issue or an effort issue? With the Broncos having a hard time ramping up and Jeudy going down today, the guys go through the schedule to see how the Broncos will open the season.
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Hour 2 of The Drive gets the latest on Jerry Jeudy’s injury! How thin are the Broncos at WR? Have the Broncos taken a flyer on too many injury-prone guys? Are the Broncos closer to a rebuild or being a contender? Why are the Broncos so lackadaisical? If Russ must do more, what will that mean for the Broncos moving forward? Did the Rams remind the Broncos that there are levels to this? | Is Sean Payton stepping in more mud than he anticipated? DMac lays out how Sean is truly stepping out of his comfort zone but is it the biggest challenge of his career? Where’s the belief level in Sean Payton right now? | Rooftop Richie took the “Do You Believe” Test from DMac. Is it a big deal that Jerry Jeudy may miss a few games?
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders are the Broncos snakebitten? DMac is a little confused as to why the attitude is ”that was good enough” right now. Could Week 3 of Preseason be all about ironing out the kinks in the WR room? | Where do the Broncos go from here at WR? Mat Smith lays out his thesis on whether the Broncos should be interested in Jonathan Taylor or not. How much value is there in a lead RB in the current NFL? Should the production be the main culprit instead of who gets the share of the load? | The Text Line gets Mat in trouble as DMac goes on a very rare rant about assuming. Is the QB winning a SB argument starting to get old? How do you build a house when it comes to a franchise?
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Hour 4 of The Drive says Don’t Stop Believing! Does everyone still believe in Russ? Our Denversports.com senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about how the Broncos continue to respond to the LA Rams intensity. How is life before and after the Jerry Jeudy injury during practice? Who’s the Broncos #2 WR with Jeudy out? Has Albert O opened a spot on the 53-man roster for himself? | Mase sums up the 2023 Denver Broncos Training Camp! | Today is the anniversary of an infamous moment in Denver Sports History. DMac details what this means and why it will be remembered by the die heart Denver Sports fans.
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Hour 1 of The Drive sets up with who won the first day of Joint Practice between the Broncos and Rams! How many fights were there? Did the LA Rams get the upper hand? The guys talk about Randy Gradishar getting the HOF nod today! | Nate and DMac talk about DMac winning the 1987 Dance Contest! Jerry Jeudy had a rough day today vs the Rams at practice. How does he get out of his head? | Is Aaron Rodgers a good person? Did he make a WR retire today at practice? How should the intensity at practice be described? Did Russ step up? | Were the coaches happy with today’s performance? What’s the best way to win in the NFL? Can you win multiple ways? Was Russ right to pull his guys together today to get them going?
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Hour 2 of The Drive gets a report from Cecil Lammey about Johnathan Taylor being pursued by the Denver Broncos! Should Broncos Country just trust their current RB room? How do you divide up the carries? How can a team maintain a winning mindset? How do the Broncos find that next level of commitment? | How is the relationship between Russ and Coach Payton coming along? How should Russ address his guys? The guys have fun with media relationships with players/coaches. | Did DMac get too close to Adam Gase? Which teams will have the most disastrous season? Can Russ and Payton actually work?
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Hour 3 of The Drive recaps practice and discuss what Sean Payton liked about practice. Well Russ tried to do it on his own last year. Does he trust the guys around him? | Is Russell Wilson real? Tim Tebow had a few moments where he displayed some true leadership during the “Swamp Kings” documentary on Netflix. Does anyone really know Russell Wilson or anything about his leadership skills? | Tony Scheffler had a fun story about Kyle Orton and Brandon Stokley! How does leadership from the top affect everything else? Are the Broncos Brass willing to put in the time? | Does Russ come to Denver if he’s not guaranteed a new contract? What would life have been like if he went to free agency instead?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up Nate to get into his notes from today’s Joint Practice! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about his ability to recall like Sean McVay. Mase explains why you shouldn’t overreact to practice today. What has Sean McVay’s consistency done for the LA Rams? What should the Broncos attack on film tonight? | Bud Black has risen to another level of mediocrity after last night! DMac and Mase go off on how far the Rockies standards keep dropping. | How bad is college football? Is it better to know the behind the scenes or just enjoy the glory of what you're watching?
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Hour 1 of The Drive messes with Stoke and Zach about their Golf Outing today. Chad and DMac have fun with some of Chad’s stories about getting cut. Did he talk about the Patriots too much? | Drew Brees was at practice today with Sean Payton. Why was he there? It’s joint practice time! Will the Broncos regret their agreement to this joint practice? | DMac must address something. There was some uncertainty about one aspect of the Broncos game from this weekend. Does the NFL owe the Broncos an explanation about the unforeseen rule? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about the HOF committee and their voting. Who will be on the field vs the Rams with guys getting healthy this week? Troy explains his top 5 WR to make the 53-man roster!
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Hour 2 of The Drive gets clarity on when exactly the clock starts and stops in the NFL! Should the NFL add lasers to the goal post? Joint Practices have taken an awkward turn in the NFL. Is it time to insert some new rules for joint practices? Sean Payton and Josey Jewell gave some insight into what they expect from their practice with the LA Rams this week. Chad explains some of the comradery that still needs to take place. | The guys get into the Broncos having a Top 10 Stadium according to the The Athletic Survey. Should this emphasize the no stadium movement for the Broncos? Should the Broncos just add a dome to the current stadium? | DMac goes after Mike Evans about this unbelievable take on Tim Tebow vs Russell Wilson. Should Russ and Tim ever be compared? Is Tim Tebow a fluke?
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders is Russ closer to Peyton Manning or Tm Tebow at this point in his career? Should being compared to Tim be viewed as a negative? How can Russ change the narrative? | Colin Cowherd used his platform to open a can of worms about Russ. Is Colin too close to Sean for his own sake? DMac goes off on Colin Cowherd and his take about the NFL Preseason and the NBA regular season. | The guys name positive attributes about Russell Wilson. Russ is trying to regain form. Can Russ get it back and flush the bad stuff out? | James Merilatt joins The Drive! James lays the plan for his little league football team tonight. Which OLB presents the “Dog Mentality?” Where does Johnathan Cooper stand right now? How will Drew Sanders be used?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about what to expect for this week’s joint practices with the LA Rams! Chad talks about what he wants to see tomorrow from the Broncos. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. The Denver Broncos went inside today. Should they go inside more? Where does OLB/DE Frank Clark fit within the Broncos scheme right now? How did RT Mike McGlinchey look today? Will the Broncos fight tomorrow vs the LA Rams? | Sean Payton may rub some guys the wrong way. DMac and Chad try to make sense of it. | Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. What will everyone be watching tonight? Is Hard Knocks relevancy dying?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the weirdest rule change in NFL History! Going to halftime was very interesting in the Broncos vs 49ers game! Did the 49ers Broadcast get it right or did the Refs get it wrong? | Cecil Lammey and DMac discuss Russ and how he looked. Will the Broncos have to change their special teams’ concept at some point this season? What does Jaleel McLaughlin do best? | It’s time for everyone to conform to Sean Payton! The guys discuss why buying in will be the only way the Broncos succeed this season. | Did Sean Payton lie to the media? Well, why did Jarrett Stidham go in earlier than expected? Was it all apart of the plan? Is it time to sit the starters the rest of the way?
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Hour 2 of The Drive praises the new version of Russ! What grade does he get vs the 49ers? How bad is the Broncos O-Line? Does Sean Payton have all of the guys he wants for his system right now? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam is shocked by the new rule that the 49ers broadcast spoke of. Adam then goes through some of the top headlines from around the NFL today! It’s MNF and Adam is back on Monday Night Countdown starting tonight! Adam ends his interview with more info on his HOF rant from last week. | Chad Brown takes over for Cecil on The Drive. Chad grades the Broncos performance vs the 49ers. What were the biggest issues? Was Sean right to be upset with the official at the end of the 1st Half? | DMac says after all that took place in football this weekend, the NFL needs to make a change to its offseason programs before it’s too late. Should joint practices be the new preseason games?
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Hour 3 of The Drive has breaking news out of Indy! Should the Broncos make a move for All-Pro RB Johnathan Taylor? Can the Broncos afford to trade their assets? | DMac talks about his kid heading to his next college! Will CU win more than 3 games? Chad talks about the Buffs Brass! | How did Russell Wilson do vs the San Fran 49ers? How are the other QB’s progressing? Is it time for Drew Sanders to be unleashed? | How weird is the rule that the Broncos got burned to end the 1st Half? The guys continue their discussion on culture and how it takes time to get rid of bad stenches.
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Hour 4 of The Drive ask the question of did this game matter? How much will the joint practices and the upcoming preseason game matter? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase says he’s never heard of the crazy rule that surfaced this weekend. Mase goes off on the NFL and their last second rules. How does Mase grade this game vs the 49ers? Could Jason Peters come to the Broncos to help the O-Line? | How is Russell Wilson trending? Could Russ losing weight come back to haunt him? Should Russ have more human moments like he did with Kay Adams? | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Would you rather be big a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond? Will gives his surprise cut to end the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with a conversation about Sean Payton giving the national media all the good stuff and the local media the scraps! Eventually it turned into a separate convo about corruption. | DMac continues his rant about corruption. DMac and Mat discuss what they like about the new training camp process. Has the Walton/Penner Group gotten anything wrong? | How can the Broncos Brass build on their first year of ownership? Did DMac or Mat Smith reach out to Kay Adams via DM after she left Broncos training camp? | The guys take a guess at who’s playing at Empower Field tomorrow night! Is Mat Smith the manliest man at 104.3 The Fan? How should the Broncos pass rush be perceived at this point?
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Hour 2 of The Drive is heated as Mat goes after DMac about MPJ stepping up for the Nuggets this season! Sean Payton and Russell Wilson love talking about weight, but it took Kay Adams to pull it out of them! Why is Russ intermittent fasting? Does it matter that Sean Payton let Russell’s weight loss out the bag? | What’s the one thing that could hurt Sean Payton’s openness? Did Jerry Rosburg give everyone a glimpse of Coach Payton before he got here? Is there any evidence of losing on the horizon for the Broncos? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about getting in Levi Stadium. What are his most memorable memories of being at Levi Stadium? How did the Broncos benefit from last week’s lost to Arizona? What matters most for the Broncos heading into Saturday night’s game vs San Fran? Mike gives an update on the kicker situation for the Broncos.
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders how much Sean Payton actually wants to win. Was it a shot at his 1st team offense? Mike Klis has his 9 things to watch for Saturday’s game. Which things stick out heading into the Broncos matchup vs the 49ers? | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about what he remembered from the Broncos success in Levi Stadium. Could Garrett Bolles be cut on cutdown day? Mase lays out the plan for how the Broncos could work out a deal at LT for 2023. | Is it smart to let your starting LT go? Is Cam Fleming ready to handle all responsibilities at LT is Bolles is cut? | What is the better option at LT for Garrett Bolles if the Broncos go in another direction?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is back to digging at why Sean Payton talked about Russ and his weight. Why is DMac satisfied with what he’s seen so far in camp for the first team O and D? Can the Broncos and Buffs change of culture turn the tides? What does a winning culture look like? Which Coach will have a winning season first: Coach Prime or Coach Payton? | If an SEC school offers Coach Prime a job next year, would he take it? Would Coach Prime choose his kids or himself when an opportunity knocks? | Will Petersen and Jake Shapiro join in on a heated debate about CU!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with Sean Payton reminding everyone that camp isn’t over! Big O goes through why today’s practice went the way it went. Why does winning in the preseason matter? Why are the coaches so upset about players letting opportunities slip? Who were the Broncos top rivals in the recent years? When will the Broncos wear their alternate helmets? | Guess who stopped by Broncos practice today? Kay Adams! She also brought doughnuts and a Gilligan Hat! What type of season should we expect from Randy Gregory? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. He recaps the Denver Nuggets schedule for the 2023-2024 season. Are the Nuggets getting the respect they deserve? Could the NBA be turning the tide on their 3 games in 4 nights mantra?
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Hour 2 of The Drive has breaking news about who will be the new Co-Host to Stephen A. on First Take! Sean Payton says Javonte Williams will play. Can Jaleel do enough to make the 53-man roster this weekend? | A New Segment is on the horizon today called “WHAT!” | DMac kills everyone with truth about the Broncos training camp. Has practice been too nice? Should there have been more fights? Did Coach Prime show something that is lacking in sports now a days? | How can the Broncos learn the togetherness philosophy that Coach Prime and Coach Payton talk about? Is it easier to pull guys back to pump guys up?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with “the darkness” that Sean Payton speaks of. Big O talks about the brotherhood in sports. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about his one and only potential fight? Are the Broncos a pinch soft? Mase explains where the Broncos edge is currently. Who will supply the edge the Broncos will need this season? | Tua Tagovailoa plays a game with the media and The Drive takes on the challenge? How complicated is remembering plays? | Who needs a great game vs the 49ers the most?
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Hour 1 of The Drive unloads the cannon on the HOF Committee! Will Mike Shanahan ever get in the Football HOF? Chad Brown gives his notes of the day from training camp! Is Russ getting too much love today from 104.3 The Fan? Who stepped up for Russ as a weapon? Did the defense let up today for the offense? | Albert O stepped up today when needed! Can he start to turn things around to make the 53-man roster? Is it too little too late for Albert O? Can Jaleel McLaughlin remind Sean Payton that heart matters more than size? | The Morning Show responded to Stokley and Zach today about Sean Payton needing some time. Is Stokley and Zach being too hard on the guys? Chad and DMac explain the process and what it means for the Broncos.
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Hour 2 of The Drive goes to Russell Wilson for the latest on how the Broncos are getting better. Chad explains why Russ does too much at the podium again. What is the fix? | Was the media member out of line for the question they asked Coach Prime? Chad, former CU Buff, tries to make sense of the sensitivity that has permeated Boulder. Does this smell for a tough moment that’s up the road ahead? | Is the process or the results that more important? Can you get to one without the other? Where are the Broncos right now? | What does fighting in camp mean? Should you fight if your teammate is fighting? Are coaches sending the right message?
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Hour 3 of The Drive heads to the Centura Health TC for another day at training camp! How did Russ do today? Is Adam Trautman the go ahead #1 TE? Which position is causing the most concern for the Broncos right now? What is the weakest link on the O-Line? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about Adam Trautman’s emergence. What’s the difference between Albert O and Adam? Mase talks about his latest story! | The guys recap the latest news in the world of Denver Sports! Did Jamal Murray make the right decision by sitting out of the FIBA Basketball Tournament? | Will the Broncos go with pads tomorrow?
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Hour 1 of The Drive destroys the kicker situation and how Brandon McManus made his own bed on the way out. Will the Broncos roll with Brett Maher full time? Is PJ Locke okay after his injury at practice? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy gives his top storylines from training camp today. Where does Brandon Johnson stand right now? Should Greg Dulcich move to slot WR? Is practice too much of a slow watch? | The guys go at it about how to perceive Russell Wilson. Which version of Russ deserves the most love and which version deserves the most criticism? Nate and DMac debate why Russ could rub people the wrong way. | Is Sean Payton going about the QB reps all wrong in practice? Why was Elliot Fry let go by the Broncos?
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Hour 2 of The Drive heads to the WR Room! Who’s the top 5 WR’s of All-Time? What will it take for Jerry Jeudy to become an elite receiver? | Does Russell Wilson need more edge? Is Russ too positive? Should all QB’s have an edge for the sake of the team? | Hot Take Tuesday is presented by Papa Murphy’s! Which version of Russ matters most? What is Football Russ? | James Merilatt joins The Drive! James talks about why so many versions of Russ kept creeping up last year! Can Football Russ remain the lead guy for 18 weeks? How much did the media influence last year’s version of Russell Wilson? Should everyone forget about the 2022 season?
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders how PJ Locke is doing! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason. Mase missed the most important convo on the hill. He then gives his best takeaways from camp including an interpositional fight. Who may be a surprise guy to make the 53-man roster? Who’s in the lead to make the starting ST unit? Will Jaleel McLaughlin make the team? | Would this O-Line be better under Mark Schlereth? Before that, why isn’t Dalton Risner back? | Hard Knocks is back in action tonight! The guys play a game of who will Cecil yell at tonight!
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Hour 1 of The Drive continues the Russell Wilson tour on 104.3 The Fan. Can you properly grade this game with Wilson being under duress the entire time? The guys go through why the O-Line will be the Wilson’s downfall. Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam talks about the biggest headline coming from Week 1 of the preseason. What is the latest breaking news? When will Dalvin Cook sign? Will Josh Jacobs be ready for Week 1? | Michael Oher sues his “adopted” family. How does this situation make him look? Mat Smith goes off on the kicker situation for the Denver Broncos. Which kicker should the Broncos lean towards. Should the Broncos bring in more kickers for a tryout? | The injuries are piling up for the Denver Broncos. How worried should everyone be? Is everyone over training camp? Why is Peyton Manning going back to school to be a professor?
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with a recap of Friday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Sean Payton exercised a moment within the two-minute drill that showed Denver has the right guy at the helm. Do you play for the win or play the long game in the last minutes? | What’s going on with Garrett Bolles? Will the Broncos O-Line be able to pass block? Mat details the beef between a reporter and Coach Prime! | Is Jerry Jeudy taking advantage of the opportunity that’s in front of him? What’s the biggest issue from Week 1’s matchup vs Arizona? Did Sean Payton upstage Coach Hackett during Week 1? | How do you take a step back and not overreact? What has been the pulse of the station today? Is Sean Payton methodically building the Broncos back to relevance?
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Hour 3 of The Drive recaps the weekend for the Broncos including another practice today! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase helps break the news of the NY Jets getting better! It’s time to repredict the regular season schedule! How do you grade Russ after Week 1? | Are the Jets trolling the Denver Broncos with their preseason antics? Which injury should the Broncos be most worried about? | Will Petersen joins The Drive! Will gives his biggest take away from Friday and emphasizes that it’s time to take the kid gloves off of Russell Wilson.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with bold predictions and Russell Wilson’s stat line for tonight’s game. What will the kicking battle show us tonight? Drew Lock stepped up last night! Can the Nuggets get the primetime Christmas Day game? | Justin Adams and DMac settle in on a Friday preseason edition of The Drive. Should Broncos Country wear their Broncos gear tonight? Should Denver root for Drew Lock? Did he get a fair deal in Denver? | What will it take for Russ to be competent? What portion of Russ losing weight will he benefit from the most? What do we need to see from him tonight? | Is the Russ crowd ready to ride? The guys have fun with the potential expectations for Preseason Game 1! Who’s bigger: Justin Adams or Broncos FB Michael Burton?
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Hour 2 of The Drive is worried about the field conditions in Arizona! What could it mean if the Broncos don’t win vs the Cards? DMac goes through his “What If” scenarios. Can Russ stay on script long enough for Sean Payton to see what he needs to see? How much of the food menu will Russell Wilson see next year? | Peyton Manning is having fun and living life! He showed up at Red Rocks and sung a nice country song! Who did better: Peyton Manning or Demarcus Ware? | How did Carl Lewis do during his national anthem? Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike details what’s the latest on the field in Arizona. Who will play tonight? Why should Broncos Country watch the 2nd Half? Mike Klis details who will be on the call on 9 News tonight!
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Hour 3 of The Drive are looking for more confidence in the field conditions. What does competence look like for the Broncos tonight? DeVante Adams was injured today at Raiders-49ers joint practice. Will he be out for Week 1 vs the Broncos? | What are the top 3 expectations for the Denver Broncos vs the Arizona Cardinals? The guys talk about the worst parts of last season! What happens to the Broncos after the 1st team comes out? | Former CU TE Justin Adams talks about having the work ethic to improve your craft. Will Broncos TE Albert O keep crafting his gift? Could Albert O be heading down the Manziel path as far as squandering opportunities? | Former CU Buff Mat Smith joins The Drive! Mat details media day and how the coaches are closing the gap heading into the season. Who will play alongside Travis Hunter at the other CB position this season?
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Hour 4 of The Drive highlights the tops things to look for heading into tonight! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about how the field is looking at the current moment. Drew Sanders and which other rookie will step up tonight? Mase explains Nik Bonitto and Johnathan Cooper’s roles tonight. Who starts at the other Safety position? What will Russell’s stat line look like tonight? What is the food spread for the media in Arizona? What’s the best summer temps? | Will the Broncos win in a shootout? Why are EBUG guys important? Josh Johnson is a prime example of why having good backups can matter! Will Ben DiNucci play that role? | The guys have fun with how today has been the longest pregame show in 104.3 The Fan history!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with Big O and Stoke hashing out some things! From there, the guys dig into why certain positions need roles. | Will Albert O answer the bell? How do you get the best out of a TE? Will Albert O respond to the challenge issued by Sean Payton? | Johnny Manziel got the real “Star Treatment” at Texas A&M. Big O and DMac detail Johnny’s latest documentary. If NIL was apart of college athletics then, how would his life have been different? How bad was this documentary for the people around Johnny? | Cheating Scandals are on the rise but who’s next? Big O talks about his time at Miami and how it all went down.
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about getting the last donut! Big O talks about what experience meant more to him: college football or pro football? Big O explains his recruiting journey in college. How would life be today with Aaron Rodgers? Has anyone come to play in Denver because of Russell Wilson? | Can Russell Wilson put together a good outing with #1 Offense? What will the field conditions be like in Arizona tomorrow? | Who’s a better player: Devin Booker or Jamal Murray? The Denver Nuggets opening night game has been revealed! Will the Nuggets beat the Lakers on opening night? Why is Jokic in LA right now?
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Hour 3 of The Drive goes through who should play more tomorrow night. How nervous should certain vets be heading into tomorrow night? Is it time for Montrell to make a play? | How cheap are Ed Sheeran tickets here in Denver? Are modern players soft? LeSean McCoy speaks on it and Big O reacts. | DMac kills everyone with truth about what to expect in the first preseason game for the Broncos in 2023. Did Sean Payton call off the refs? Is Russ succeeding because of the refs and Simmons being a no go? | Will Petersen joins The Drive to detail the latest on Nolan Arenado. Does Nolan regret how things went down with the Rockies? Was Nolan immature? Should an owner side with the player over a GM? Does LeBron duck Coach Malone on Oct. 24th?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about how the ring ceremony will go for the Nuggets on opening night. How will the Nuggets disperse the rings to guys who left? Will Bones Hyland and Davon Reed get their rings? Is the NBA offseason too long? Should the NFL have backup plans for bad weather practices? What will the gameplan be for Jarrett Stidham? | The guys give a quick NFL Preseason update! Is Bailey Zappe ready to takeoff in New England? | Who will Cecil yell at? Who needs the upper hands tomorrow: Montrell or Taylor? Should Mims be the guaranteed #3 WR?
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Hour 1 of The Drive puts the Justin Simmons narrative to rest! Big O defends Russell and all that he must endure every play. Has Courtland Sutton stepped up as the true #1 for the Denver Broncos? Is DMac affected by the Broncos winning or losing anymore? When will Justin Simmons be healthy again? Also, how did the RT position take a turn today? | The Colorado Rockies lose in the most Rockies fashion! Should baseball embrace the NHL’s point system? What is going on with Hard Knocks? Did Hard Knocks go too soft on Coach Hackett? Did Sean Payton go after Hackett again today? | Sean Payton says the depth chart is tentative. Why is Albert O the 5th TE? Is Sean trying to light a fire under Albert?
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Hour 2 of The Drive wonders how to grade the development of a player based off Sean Payton’s philosophy. Can you grade 1 on 1 competitions? Big O has some huge news! Is he becoming the next Mark Schlereth at 104.3? | Could Courtland Sutton be the next 100 reception WR for the Denver Broncos? Will the Broncos throw enough to get two 1,000-yard WR’s? The guys go through some other interesting notes from today’s depth chart! | Big O talks about going to Fat Camp in college. Did Russ step up today because Rob Walton was in attendance? | How does Albert O make the 53-man roster? Does anything else stick out? Is PS2 correct on his assessment of the guys sharpening each other every day?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the tone by asking what’s next for certain guys? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about Russ shining today at practice. Mase details some interesting things on the depth chart. What will be the biggest adjustments on the depth chart heading through the preseason? What’s going on in D.C.? | Coach Hackett and A-Rod speak the same language. Do Sean and Russ speak the same language? Who could help if they can’t speak the same language? Is Johnny Manziel doing okay after his documentary? | Did Sean Payton have some fun at Coach Hackett’s expense? Big O talks about getting the plays in faster and how that worked when he was playing. The guys talk about why Sean will get these things corrected.
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Hour 1 of The Drive congratulates Russell and Ciara Wilson on their newest bundle of joy! Does Chad and DMac support the new way of revealing pregnancies? Should the NFL get rid of preseason? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy gives the latest on the injuries that took place at camp today. Who should be worried heading into Friday? Who is moving up the depth chart right now? | The guys talk about what’s going on with the O-Line. Did the O-Line have an affect on some of the plays Russ made at training camp? Is Justin Simmons the most important Bronco? | The guys continue their convo about Justin Simmons. The guys talk about old shows from their childhood. Did KJ know any of them?
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Hour 2 of The Drive heads to GMFB about why Sean wants to put an iron fist down about preseason shenanigans. Chad talks about his time as a player and why mid game interviews aren’t a must have. Is Russ ready to get it going on Friday? The Drive heads to the Centura Health TC to check in with him! | What made Sean change up his plan like he did over the past few days? | The guys go through the latest from Broncos training camp! Will Russ ever stop believing? | James Merilatt joins The Drive. MPJ has a podcast, and he had an interesting question for Peyton Manning. Should the guys tone up their camp analysis on Russ? Is James too forgiving towards Russ? Without Russ, would the Broncos have a guaranteed top 5 pick?
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Hour 3 of The Drive notes that Russ is only succeeding because Justin Simmons is out! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase gives his take on how good Russ has been lately. Did James oversell it? How concerned should everyone be about the starting Offensive Tackles? Can the Broncos fill in for Brandon Johnson while he works his way back to 100%? | The Drive congratulates Russ and Ciara on their 4th bundle of joy! The guys have fun with the idea of former coaches coming back to be the HC of the Denver Broncos. | Bad News comes out from the Broncos TC! Without their starting RT, could this hurt the Broncos preseason ideas?
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Hour 1 of The Drive laughs hysterically at “down goes Anderson.” The guys discuss whether they’ve ever been knocked out in a fight! Who’s most likely to lose a fight on the show? Should the Broncos start RB shopping? Our ESPN NFL Reporter Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam talks about the current RB market. Should Javonte slow down? What is the current price tag for star RB’s who are looking for a trade? Adam talks about his podcast leading up to the preseason! | Is Russell Wilson ready to rock and roll after a couple of strong practices? Did the Broncos find a secret weapon in FB Mike Burton? Could he bridge the gap for Javonte until he’s 100%? | Sean Payton puts the hammer down for what he expects in the preseason. Did Sean school DMac or did DMac play Sean? Is Sean tired of DMac after his questionnaire today?
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about the pitch count for the 1st team offense. Should the preseason game be the benchmark for what we’ve seen thus far? Is Russell’s success linked to Justin Simmons not being on the field? | Javonte Williams is moving a step slow right now. Cecil explains why Javonte is not getting the burst everyone wants him to have. Could the Josh Jacobs to Denver news be fake? | Can the Broncos afford to keep FB Michael Burton? Who will the snip at WR? Will Payton run with four TE’s? | Cecil and DMac go toe to toe about Taylor Grimes vs Montrell Washington and who will make the 53-man roster.
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Hour 3 recaps a huge weekend in the world of sports! Will the USWNT recover from a devastating loss? Tim Anderson gets suspended 6 games for his role in the MLB’s primetime fight. Demarcus Ware got inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. Did Ware have the biggest impact on the 2015 Broncos SB run? What is the latest on Justin Simmons’ injury? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase weighs his level of concern with Justin Simmons. Is Sean over the top with his preseason restrictions? | The guys get into the nitty gritty of what the refs are seeing at practice. Where is Garrett Bolles right now? Why is Russ under so much direst at practice? | The guys debate what changes make sense and what changes don’t make sense under the new Broncos regime!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is shocked by how the 11 on 11 and the two-minute drill went today! Big O and DMac go through some things that should worry the offense. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses the decision to go with Brett Maher over Elliott Fry at Kicker today. Is Courtland Sutton back? The guys praise Russ for making adjustments today! | How much is the O-Line hurting the Broncos right now? Did Sean Payton put the right fire under his team? Did Mase upset a Denver Broncos player today? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about whether today was Russell’s best day at camp so far or not. Mike emphasizes how quiet leaders can have the same, if not greater, impact as a loud leader. Who’s been the most consistent QB so far in camp?
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Hour 2 of The Drive has major breaking news from the college football ranks! The Pac-12 has crumbled right before their eyes. Where do they go from here? Soon-to-be HOFer Demarcus Ware sung the National Anthem at the HOF Game last night! | Smash or Trash comes your way on The Drive as Ciara has a new song! How do people feel about Ciara? | Mike Evans points out that Russ would’ve been given the benefit of the doubt if Sean and Russ came in together. Is Big O making an excuse for Russ? Has The Fan been too hard on Russell Wilson? Can Russ challenge his teammates? | Mat Smith joins The Drive to discuss what in the world happened to the Pac-12 today! Did the Big-12 create a Pac-12 division today with the four corners joining together? Did Oregon and Washington get a bad deal from the Big-10? Will Coach Prime always be that fiery?
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Hour 3 of The Drive gets the skinny from Sean Payton on what’s next! How do you describe a day like today! Big O says it’s time for a decision to be made at QB moving forward. What should today’s grade be? Will Albert O make the 53-man roster for the Denver Broncos? Do players know when they’re being cut? | Marvin Mims and Montrell Washington are in a battle for the PR position. Who will get the nod? | Ciara’s new song is the vibe! Where will the guys be rolling this weekend?
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Hour 1 of The Drive sets the scene of a closed practice today for the Denver Broncos. What was the redzone time like today? Also, why are the Broncos having closed practices during training camp? How does Russ handle intensity? Are the Broncos going too far with their overall intensity in camp right now? What will tomorrow’s training camp reveal? | Kyle Reese and DMac talk about padded practices. What’s the advantage of pads? Can pads seperate the real football players from guys who are spring players? | DMac goes after Mark for not getting on Russ for failing. How much patience is too much patience?
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Hour 2 of The Drive wonders are the thoughts out of place with the Broncos right now. Did Justin Simmons get another interception today? | The guys discuss Russ and Jeudy turning things around. Is this a must win season for both players? Could there be a conspiracy about Russ brewing? | DMac kills Mark and everyone with truth about the “Secret Meetings.” What should be the next step at the meeting? Should everyone just chill on Russ? | How many guys on the Broncos actually got it out the mud? Could that be affecting the overall mentality of the Broncos?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about Jonas Griffith, MLB for the Broncos, tearing his ACL. Will the Broncos be short at backup MLB? How interested should everyone be in the kicker competition? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Should DeMarcus Ware be a Broncos Ring of Famer? Where do the Broncos stop the buck with their Ring of Fame? Did Brett Maher open our eyes to who he will be? Mase gives his official analysis on Russell Wilson thus far in camp. | Mase offers some good insight from the closed Broncos practice today! | The guys debate why the Football HOF is in Canton, OH.
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Hour 1 of The Drive is wondering what’s going on with Russell Wilson right now. Chad Brown goes through Chad’s Notes from training camp! What should you look for in 7 on 7 and 9 on 7? How is Nik Bonitto coming along? Justin Simmons owns Russ again today. Can Sean keep defending Russ? | CU Football is on different wavelength and Chad and DMac have an “Ok Boomer” moment. Chad talks about how to observe practice and how the Broncos can improve after the third day of pads. | Will Petersen of Denversports.com joins The Drive. Will criticizes Sean Payton’s comments. Is Sean over defending Russell Wilson? Which is more likely this year: a resurgence or a decline? The guys get into why the redzone offense isn’t up to speed.
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with Sean Payton defending the Offense’s performance today. When should the panic meter rise? How much time do the Broncos have right now? | DMac breaks down a strategy on special teams that will eventually ruin kickoffs. Does DMac like special teams? | Unsung heroes continue to shine today! What were the top plays from training camp today? | The guys get into the addictive nature of betting on sports. Why don’t players understand how it can ruin your life? The guys give personal betting stories that they’ve been around over the years.
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Hour 3 of The Drive inspires us all to keep believing! Chad reminds everyone to stay patient. DMac wonders will Sean and Russ ever figure it out. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase talks about the Russ-Simmons relationship that’s growing. When should the “whoop” start for Broncos Country? Mase talks about Russ reverting to his old ways. | Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil immediately starts yelling about Russell Wilson. What was the biggest issue from training camp today? | The guys discuss the potential of special teams going away permanently.
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Hour 1 of The Drive reveals the newest chapter in the Broncos vs Jets drama that continues to unfold! Was Coach Hackett too nice with his response? DMac defends Sean Payton unlike anything you’ve ever heard! Nate and Rachel welcome Coach Hackett’s comments. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase is in a bad mood for the first time ever on The Drive. Who made the play of the day? What’s wrong with Russell Wilson? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy details how the 2023 Broncos Training Camp is going so far. How will Tim Patrick’s injury affect what Sean Payton wants to do at WR and within the offense overall? How should Montrell Washington be perceived right now? What was Troy’s oddest Observation of the Day? What’s going on with Rookie CB Riley Moss? | Nate Jackson explains why the defense is ahead of the offense right now. DMac talks about how the defense is working this training camp compared to last training camp! Is Sean Payton happier with his RB’s or more upset at Russ?
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Hour 2 of The Drive has a real moment where some Russell Wilson is being addressed. Will Russ take charge? Can everyone really wipe last year out of their heads? | DMac picks a fight about his bike! Is Training Camp a drag? Kareem Jackson talks about his camp battle with Caden Sterns. How does Kareem’s veteran leadership remind everyone of what Tim Patrick’s absence will do for the Broncos offense? Does Courtland Sutton have any aggression in him? | Coach Hackett responds to Sean Payton. Is Coach Hackett being too sensitive? Is DMac tired of Coach Hackett’s shenanigans? | Colorado gets hit with another shot by Oregon HC. Was he out of line? Will Oregon get to the Big-10 anytime soon?
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Hour 3 of The Drive works with why Sean Payton is pacing back and forth with how he’s responding with his questions. Is he trying not to step on Russell Wilson’s toes? James Merilatt joins The Drive. Everyone gives one word to describe Russell Wilson so far in training camp. James defends Russ and explains who’s fought it really is so far in camp. James and DMac go back and forth about finding a rhythm for the Broncos Offense? | Is the Kicker competition over? Why are special teams important? | Rachel asks the most burning questions of the day to end the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is absolutely off its rocker as the guys come in hot from training camp! Did Big O break a huge rule as a mugol? DMac was shocked! Unfortunately, Tim Patrick goes down with a devastating Achillies injury. Where does this leave the Broncos as far as a #1 WR? K.J. Hamler is taking a step back from football right now. Will he ever play for the Broncos ever again? | Big O gives his thoughts on Sean Payton walking back his comments last week. Did Sean properly apologize? Aaron Rodgers is holding no punches back from Sean Payton. Was A-Rod right? | Frank Clark talks about KC vs the Broncos isn’t a rivalry. Is he right? Can Frank Clark change that?
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Hour 2 of The Drive locks in on Russell Wilson and how he played today at camp. Do the guys still believe Russ can do it? Can he overcome his losses? | A potential schedule flex could come into play Week 5 for the Broncos! Is SNF in their future? The guys go through what it means for the Broncos to start developing championship DNA! | Did today mark the end of the road for KJ Hamler and Tim Patrick? Who’s load just got heavier? Who’s in the lead in the Punt Return game right now? | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about Tim Patrick’s Achillies injury being confirmed. What’s next for Timmy P? How will the Broncos be able to help him? Justin Simmons got the best of Jerry Jeudy today. Was it more of Sean Payton or Jerry Jeudy?
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Hour 3 of The Drive recaps the weekend in sports! Aaron Rodgers and Sean Payton make sure they both get the last word about Coach Hackett. The guys recap another terrible day at the Centura Health facility as Tim Patrick goes down with a horrible injury! Will the Broncos look in free agency or will they roll with the guys they have? Is Jerry Jeudy a bust? What did we learn about Aaron Rodgers this weekend? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike details Tim Patrick’s injury and how this will affect the Broncos moving forward. K.J. Hamler was waived by the Broncos today for medical reasons. Could Coach Hackett scoop up KJ? Dalton Risner is getting some love on the market now. Will he get signed? | The Broncos Training Camp ticket system has been great so far! How will the Broncos Offense respond tomorrow?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with Nate Jackson, Rachel Vigil, and DMac discussing the inevitable apology! Sean Payton did the right thing but was the whole story true? Will he do it again? What’s the biggest concern with Sean Payton? Should this be swept under the rug? | The initial reaction to Russell Wilson’s performance today at training camp. The team debates what Russ needs to do moving forward! Did he do anything that was out of character? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about why Sean decided the apology needed to happen today. Mike details why it played out this way. Was Coach Hackett the issue or was Sean Payton talking out of turn?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets the scene with Russell Wilson and Sean Payton from training camp! Sean apologized for his comments. Was he genuine? No more celebrity row for the Broncos. What does that mean for Russ and the family? | Former Bronco Shelby Harris comes back to Denver for a visit. Should the Broncos resign him? Do the Broncos need a guy like Shelby Harris? | Russell Wilson had an All-Time quote today after practice. DMac takes issue with it! Does anyone have an issue with how much Russell Wilson ran at practice today? | The Drive talks about the moments that are missed when you make the sacrifice for football! Could Jarrett Stidham work his way into potentially starting?
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Hour 3 of The Drive welcomes Sean Payton back! He apologizes to the media and the people he hurt. Was it acceptable? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about why it was needed today. As a journalist, how do you explain the relationship between Jarrett Bell and Sean Payton. Where did it all go wrong with Coach Hackett? Why did Sean Payton back off today? | Russell Wilson talks about Sean defending him. Why did Russ indirectly answer the question? Why do the fans want a villain? | Will Sean Payton scale it back on tomorrow during practice? What does everyone want to see tomorrow? Rachel Vigil gives a wedding update!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with a unique Jarrett Bell story, the owner of the latest Sean Payton story from USA Today. Did Sean Payton say anything wrong in his latest outburst? Did Robert Saleh respond? | Joe Burrow just suffered a non-contact injury at training camp. What could this mean for the AFC? Has Sean Payton gone too far? | Why is Sean Payton doing this? Will Sean ever be able to live these quotes down? | DMac goes off and says everyone needs to forget the anonymous donors stigma. Should the Broncos be worried?
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Hour 2 of The Drive recaps the CU move to the Big-12. The Drive listens in to the all-important vote! What else should CU take into consideration? Is the Big-12 getting better academically by adding CU? The board of regents voted unanimously to send CU to the Big-!2!!!! | Sean Payton and Jarrett Bell had quite the sit down to tighten up loose ends on Jarrett’s latest article. How much of this mess is on Coach Hackett? Should Russ wash his hands with it all? Is it classless what Sean Payton is doing? | Billy Turner throws a subtle shot at Russ and Sean Payton. Should this be more about Russell Wilson than Coach Payton wants to admit?
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders why! Is Sean Payton like this because of who he learned from? As a fan, should winning only be the main culprit? | Stephen A. Smith throws an absolute stray today on First Take. Does Sean not understand what all comes with his statements? The Jets respond to him and his antics! | DMac kills everyone with truth about Sean going against the grain to defend Russell Wilson. Has there been too much leash for Russ? | Kyle and DMac share a story about Trevor Siemian, Gary Kubiak, and John Elway! How much did the divide of 2016 hurt the Broncos? Who’s to blame: Gary Kubiak or John Elway?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is worried about Joe Burrow in Cincy as he was carted off today! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase has a different take on why Sean Payton shared what he shared with USA Today’s Jarrett Bell. What’s the motive? Is this year looking like last year? | Mase talks about how everything went during Day 2 of Broncos Training Camp 2023. | Mase talks about how the USWNT stepped up when it mattered most! How much work do they have left to do? Will the Pac-12 still be a conference in 12 months?
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about how Sean Payton reacted to certain questions today. Which Broncos Brass member gave the most insight? Will Greg Penner speak again this season? | Chad Brown and DMac talk about how serious today was at practice. How did it compare to a Coach Hackett ran training camp? Is Sean Payton more efficient? | Greg Penner had some things to say about how things need to change. The guys discuss what he meant by that. Also, did past coaches give away too much info? | George Paton was nowhere to be found today! What does that mean about the future of his tenure with the Broncos?
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with Chad explaining why the Eyimoa Uwazurike suspension had to happen. Can the NFL be clearer on their rules regarding gambling? Sean Payton is showing signs that things are a lot different. How is the culture different than last year? How much control does Sean Payton have? Can a coach like Sean Payton wear you down? | Breaking News comes out about CU moving to the Big-12. When will things be finalized? How does this affect the future of the Pac-12? | Broncos President Damani Leech addresses the new Broncos helmet. When will the Broncos handle the new uniforms? Chad and DMac debate about why the Broncos aren’t in any rush to make major changes. What changes are next on their list?
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Hour 3 of The Drive has more answers from Sean Payton! Has his calmness and stability made things easier on everyone? | Why was Sean Payton so angry about his former player? The guys discuss how the Broncos need to build their organization to be successful. What are the expectations from Ownership? | CU has Breaking News that could shake up college football. Where does the Big-12 stand now compared to the Pac-12? Is this the beginning of Mega Conferences? | Aaron Rodgers takes a huge paycut for the NY Jets. Could a loss to the Jets be the most painful loss of the season? Will Justin Simmons ever beat the Chiefs in his career?
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps Day 1 of Training Camp! Greg Penner and Sean Payton appear to be on the same page. What does this mean for everyone else? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. How does Mase describe today’s version of training camp? What was the tone of the changes in Day 1 from the media? Is Mase mad about the Media BBQ? The guys go through why Greg Penner and Sean Payton are taking the stance they are on Eyimoa Uwazurike. | CU is on their way out! With CU headed to the Big-12, what’s next? What will happen with Oregon and Washington? How will the Pac-12 dissolve over the next few years? | Can the Pac-12 get a TV Deal to keep the other teams around? What were the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of Broncos training camp today?
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Hour 1 of The Drive continues to react to the news of Broncos DL Eyioma Uwazurike being suspended for the entire 2023 season. Will he ever bounce back from this? How much gambling goes on with NFL Teams? | Training Camp is right here! Big O and DMac debate about what coming into camp in shape means. Will Russell Wilson be ready? Big O details what conditioning means! | DMac found an old photo of Big O when he was at his peak weight. Big O talks about his weight loss journey. Do the guys like the new Helmet? Will the logo become permanent? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy has some breaking news about Kris Bryant. Will he ever be healthy? How do people feel about Kris Bryant? Also, should the Rockies open their black book? Troy praises his son’s baseball career!
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with the reaction to the Broncos new video release of their color rush helmets. Why wasn’t Russell Wilson in the video? Did any other team not have their QB in it? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer joins The Drive. Mase explains why Russ didn’t make the cut. Who cares about the merchandise? Mase talks about how the Broncos should replace Eyioma Uwazurike. Mase talks about when’s the right time to show empathy. The Broncos make another move that could shake up both sides of the ball. The guys detail the latest! | Trevon Diggs reset the market with his new deal today! What does this mean for Patrick Surtain ll? Will the Bronco trade PS2? | The media BBQ will look different this year. DMac hides his displeasure! Who will speak tomorrow for the Broncos?
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Hour 3 of The Drive has finalized their plans for training camp! How much did the latest Broncos news help? If the Broncos don’t set the proper habits heading into the season, what will that mean? | If Jarrett Stidham has a better camp than Russell Wilson, will he start Week 1? What are the reasonable expectations for the fans this season? | The guys talk about how many wins Russ needs to come back after 2023. Is that a fair question? | Sean Payton goes scorched earth on the NFL for their gambling policy. Was Sean Payton right? The guys debate!
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads off with the Top News and Notes of the Day! James Merilatt joins The Drive! James throws Sean Payton a bone on how to handle future gambling situations. Should the NFL stop tracking phones? What is Sean Payton’s beef with the NFL? Could something he says come back to haunt the Broncos? Was James right when he said Russell’s contract could be a bargain? How do you maintain a top tier roster with a QB that has huge money? | Big O talks about why Sean Payton continues his rant all these years later. The guys discuss why go this route? | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will and the guys talk about Sean’s heated article today and how Greg Penner will respond.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the guys talking about what will be learned from watching training camp. Will KJ Hamler make the team? Mixed reviews on the question creates quite the stir. | Mat Smith and DMac talk about the training camp experience. What is sitting on the hill like? Should the Media BBQ have been taken away? DMac has beef with the other owner of the fence he shares at home. | After the latest twitter fiasco, the guys talk about other past vs present sports homes in Denver. NFI vs PUP is explained as prominent players find themselves sidelined heading into training camp. | Is Lionel Messi’s debut in Miami overhyped? Why does soccer have so much money? Will the Saudi’s ever recover financially?
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Hour 2 of The Drive has a big-time theory that revolves around last year and this year being anomalies in two totally separate ways. Mat and DMac explain why Russell Wilson will be at the center of those two universes. Can last year be erased? Will the Broncos be able to create a new culture with a fresh start? | In order for the Denver Broncos to move on from Russell Wilson, what will the record have to be? Breaking News comes out about a Denver Bronco who was suspended for the 2023 season for gambling. How will this affect the Denver Broncos? | Did KJ cross the line? Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer joins The Drive to discuss this suspension! Mase can’t understand why exactly he was suspended. Mase details who may on the Broncos list if they go to Free Agency!
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Hour 3 of The Drive welcomes in our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis. Mike details why this recent suspension by the NFL just hurts the Broncos on multiple fronts. Are the Broncos eyeing anyone off the street right now? The guys talk about the 6 things that are forbidden in the NFL. | The guys react to Nikola Jokic not playing in FIBA for Serbia. Mat and DMac discuss why he’s sitting out. Is it different than Jamal Murray deciding to play? | DMac talks about his infamous movie weekend. What are some potential red flags and storylines heading into training camp? | The guys go through why this suspension for the Denver Broncos sets them back.
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders which soccer moment was better this weekend: The USNWT or Messi in Miami? The guys have fun with who will be calling the Broncos first three games. Unfortunately, the Denver Broncos were caught by surprise as they lose a key member of their defense today to a season long suspension. Can this guy be let back on the field? The guys debate! | Are there some worries heading into the Broncos matchup with the NY Jets? The guys explain why last year with Hackett may actually be the downside of the game. | Will Petersen joins The Drive to detail his story on the Denver Broncos losing a rotational defensive lineman to suspension for gambling.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with how CU will get to 4 wins. Are the guys buying it? | Rooftop Richie has turned into Rodeo Richie as he heads to CFD! How do you celebrate in a blowout? Will the USWNT have that issue as they fight for a World Cup over the next few weeks? | Deion Sanders appears to be in good spirits after a successful surgery! Could CU experience some “moral victories” next season? Is it time for everyone to let last season go? Is it time to forgive Russ and forget? | The guys go through the perception of last season through the eyes of Russ vs the media. How should the 2023 offseason be perceived? Will Sean Payton’s script work for Russ?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with DMac talking about his football tryout from years ago! Does anyone believe him? Nate Jackson, filling in for Derek, goes off about why things aren’t always what they seem in football. | Nate talks about his journey to the NFL! Did he ever tryout for the Arena Football League? The guys talk about why pushing forward matters in football. | Nate took a lot of heat for his article the other day. Nate explains why Russ may be falling into old habits. Should anyone be concerned? | Is the Russ vs Tebow conversation on the horizon? Are people being sold a dream with Sean Payton? Should things be dumbed down for Russ and the offense?
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Hour 4 of The Drive has breaking news about the sale of the Washington Commanders after the NFL Owners meeting. Did the Broncos fall apart because of their ownership issues from the past? The guys talk about what it will take for the NFL to expand. Will Europe be first to get a team? Would Mahomes get noticed in Europe or would it be more like Messi in Miami? Do the Broncos have enough players that know their role? | Nate gets DMac to open up about his name DMac and how it came about! Should the NFL change the rules, financially, for RB’s? | The guys get into how the RB’s should push for a shorter rookie contract. Did RGIII get it right with his suggestion? Nate explains why players don’t pay attention to the CBA.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sends their best wishes to Coach Prime as he has surgery today! Nate details how his time with the SF 49ers went and how it led to him coming to Denver! | Nate and DMac talk about what hanging on to Russ means after this season. Are the Broncos ready to make a full-time commitment to Russell Wilson as their QB of the future? | DMac kills everyone with truth as to how the RB’s are in big trouble. Is a strike on the way? Are QB’s overpaid? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about what Broncos President Damani Leech had to say about the ticket situation for training camp. Do the Broncos care about the tickets? Why do the Broncos believe the Ticketmaster way is the best way? Mike explains why the stadium renovations are affecting the Broncos Ring of Fame plans. Mike has a quick update on the new uniform reveal coming next week!
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Hour 4 of The Drive reacts to Mike Klis’ comments. Should the NFL be mandated to spend a certain amount on RB’s? The guys dig into why RB’s may have to take a different approach soon. Who will suffer the most? | Nate talks about media members crossing the line! What was the weirdest moment he’s ever had? Also, did The Fan find a winner for Cheyenne? | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about whether Justin Simmons is a tradable commodity. Will Sean Payton be able to get right in Year 1?
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Hour 1 of The Drive wonders why Russ may be under more fire! The guys go through what should matter and what shouldn’t for Russell Wilson. Are the guys making too much of Russ at CU? | Mat Smith, filling in for Derek, goes off on people who are wasting time in line for the Powerball ticket! Is DMac out of line for caring about the Rockies right now? | Mat exercises his love for Tom Cruise! Should the Barbie movie be watched in theatres? Can Jerry Jeudy become a top 10 WR this season under Sean Payton? | Coach Prime had some surprising news come out today. How could this affect him later down the road? After crunching the numbers, the guys go through how Jerry could become a top 10 WR in 2023!
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with Nate Jackson going in on Russ for just showing the highlights from his time at CU. Mat Smith and DMac debate why the video means nothing. Should any video have been released? Why is Russ still posting his workout videos? Should anyone have an issue with it? | Former Seahawk KJ Wright insists that Russell Wilson needs to apologize. The guys come to his defense and ask why does he need to apologize? | The Colorado Rockies lose another game but does it matter? Bruce Brown talks about partying with Nikola Jokic. Would any regular person ever miss their flight and not panic?
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Hour 3 of The Drive goes with how the Denver Broncos are graded over the next three years! Does anyone have the Broncos being a playoff team? How do you change your perception? | Tiger Woods was in the middle of another scandal! DMac and Mat detail how Tiger broke up with his most recent girlfriend. Should he ever date again? How will Golf transition over the next few years? Will Tiger still be a part of the long-term plan? | Saquon Barkley makes a case for sitting out this season! The guys explain why that won’t be the case. | Former CU Buff Legend Charles Johnson joins The Drive. Charles talks about the most recent news about Coach Prime. How does he feel about Russell Wilson? Can a team win without everyone being bought in? Charles relates that to the Denver Broncos.
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with former Seattle Seahawk, KJ Wright, talks about why Russ must apologize. The guys discuss why in the world KJ said that about Russ. Can DMac say anything nice about Russell Wilson? What makes a QB worthy of believing in? The guys go through the qualifiers. Former Broncos RB, Phillip Lindsey, weighs in on the RB situation. | Mat has a stat that lets everyone know that the end is near for RB’s. Will any guy truly get what they deserve? | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will and the guys talk about whether the LA Angles should trade Shohei Ohtani!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with a tweet from Russell Wilson! Is Russ restoring bad habits? The guys also detail why Future and Russ can’t be mentioned together. | The RB position is changing before our eyes in the NFL. Big O, in for Derek, and DMac go through it all. Will primary RB’s ever be valued the same? Is it better to draft a RB? | The guys talk about the value of positions around RB that are hurting them. Will the RT position be fixed now? Who has been the longest tenured RT since Big O? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about the breaking news with the ticket returns for the Broncos Training Camp! Did the Broncos make things harder for themselves? Troy talks about the devaluation of RB’s in the NFL today. What is the catalyst to this change? Will running QB’s be the new RB’s moving forward?
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about why building friendships are important after having kids. Will the Rockies ever use their farm system to become a great team? Which QB is under the most pressure? Should there be more pressure on Russ than A-Rod? The guys also discuss what is pressure and who fits in that category? | A caller talks about who else would want Russ right now. The guys debate the teams that were thrown out! | Should we feel bad for the RB position in the NFL? DMac makes a case for why we shouldn’t!
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Hour 3 of The Drive welcomes a brothering from the RB position in former Broncos RB, Knowshon Moreno. Knowshon details why we’re seeing this in the NFL right now. Why do RB’s need the security financially? Should the NFL adjust the RB Franchise Tag? What is the hardest thing to sustain at the RB position? | The guys talk about whether DMac should go to the Rockies game tonight! | Should we be mad at Russ for posting his latest tweet? Hot Take Tuesday is brought to you by Papa Murphy’s! | James Merilatt joins The Drive! James talks about Russ at CU and how he’s showing signs of his former self! Chad Brown from The Player’s Club jumps on as well. The guys have a full-on debate about Russ taking the leap back to stardom this season. Will he ever get back to form?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets the guys last thoughts on where the bar is for Russell Wilson moving forward. In what situation will Russ be benched? The guys talk about how weird the HC hires have been this as of late! Who’s at fought for this? Will Sean Payton get the credit for steering the ship in the right direction? The comments keep coming about Coach Prime! James goes off and defends Coach Prime! | The guys talk about how they stumbled into fortune! Did the family catch the bug? Bruce Brown continues his Nuggets vs Lakers trash talk tour! Will the Nuggets repeat without Brucey B? | Will Petersen joins The Drive and details the new story about Russ and LR&C in DIA! Did Russ have to show up there today?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with what happened to Stoke’s eye! Did he get in a fight while in Canada? Zach details his time at the Taylor Swift concert. Would he ever go back? | Big O, in for Derek, have more fun with DMac for his biking accident last week. Did Russell Wilson take too much of the blame last season? The Netflix series “Quarterback” may explain why that’s the case. | Big O raises concern with Jamal Murray playing for Canada in FIBA this offseason. Is Jamal putting too much pressure on himself? The Rockies won on a walk off HR over the NY Yankees Sunday Afternoon! Did the Yankees lose or did the Rockies win? | Should the Broncos have taken Marcus Mariotta over Jared Stidham in free agency?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with how the Colorado Rockies won over the weekend. Why should anyone follow the Rockies even after their amazing weekend vs the Yankees? Joel Embiid is campaigning to get out of Philly. The guys go off on why Joel cries and why the NBA keeps allowing this! ESPN’s Top 10 QB’s list did not include Russell Wilson. So where does he rank? | New Avalanche Ross Colton finally gets a deal done! The guys then talk about who should be the next 3 QB’s on the Netflix series “Quarterback.” Would Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson go for it? | Who has more pressure right now: Coach Prime or Sean Payton?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about why the expectations are higher for Sean Payton compared to Coach Prime. Is Coach Prime more in position to have his failures highlighted? | Are the Broncos doing their best to hype up the Broncos Training Camp? Is Sean Payton under the same fire as Russell Wilson? | Denversports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about being in crunch time as his wedding is less than a week away. Jake talks about the breaking news regarding Ciara and Russ closing LR&C at Park Meadows. Where is it headed now? Could this help or hurt their business in Denver? How could this new venture backfire? | The guys praise the Chiefs for paying Patrick Mahomes when they did! What should the Broncos learn from the Chiefs?
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Hour 4 of The Drive open with the guys discussing the Rockies comeback win vs the NY Yankees. Where do the Rockies go from here? Should anyone feel guilty for watching a Rockies game? Why did De’Andre Hopkins go to the Titans? Big O and DMac talk about the expectations of big contracts. | The guys get into the expectations for the pass rushers. Will Zach Allen be able to get 10 sacks this season under Vance Joseph? | Will Petersen joins The Drive and details his amazing weekend! Will talks about how Taylor Swift’s concert was the experience of a lifetime!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with how the NFL season will play out. Also, what are the guys saying about bold predictions for the AFC? | The guys talk about Taylor Swift and how she’s influenced this weekend in Denver like no other! Can the Rockies and Yankees keep up? | The Lakers vs Nuggets continues into the offseason. Is this a rivalry? Can the Broncos catch the Chiefs in 2023? | The guys argue about why the Rockies create too much of a casual culture. Can they ever create a diehard culture? Should anyone talk about the Rockies?
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with Malik Jackson retiring from the NFL! Is Malik a Ring of Famer for the Denver Broncos? The guys go through the criteria for being a Ring of Famer. Who will be there before Malik Jackson? Why did the Broncos criteria change? The conversation shifts to who was better as a Denver Nugget: Jamal Murray or David Thompson? | The guys talk about having updates from the Taylor Swift concert. Colin Cowherd defends the Denver Broncos. Will the Broncos be predictable? Also, is Colin lifting the Broncos up because of Sean Payton? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike and the guys talk about how the Netflix documentary “Quarterback” has highlighted the new relationship between media and players. Mike talks about the Broncos not beating the Chiefs and how Sean will turn things around. Mike talks about trying to build a genuine relationship with a coach like Sean Payton. Does Sean have private media sessions like Mike Shanahan?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with Colin Cowherd trying to convince everyone that Denver will score the playoff AVG. of 24.6 PPG next season. Dan and DMac debate if this season will be better compared to season’s past. | A T-Swift Update comes in and the tickets are heading in the wrong direction right now! Something Mike Klis said struck Dan the wrong way. The guys go through why eggshells keep being the topic of discussion with the Denver Broncos. | How much money will the Walton/Penner group make this weekend? Could this weekend show them why a new stadium is worth the investment? Dan and DMac discuss! | DMac has a blast from the past about his dad almost being arrested in Colorado! What are the Broncos teasing with there latest cryptic tweet?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets everyone set for the Taylor Swift concert, also known as the event of the summer! Where will Taylor Swift be staying in Denver? Did Colin Cowherd get it right with his prediction of the Broncos? How do the Broncos get out of their own way? Dan and DMac debate about why the Broncos may or may not improve next season under Sean Payton. | Should you ever overcorrect your wife? Also, why is LeBron and the Lakers being so butt hurt? | Should Reggie Jackson have retired? Are the Denver Nuggets set at the PG position? Will Jake be going to the T-Swift Concert?
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about how Summer League is going so far. Who’s been starring and who’s been falling under the radar? The guys have some fun with a wrestling promo that’s on the horizon. | More marriage advice comes out, but it comes at the expense of Dan Jacobs. Is Rooftop Richie the best-looking guy at Denver Sports? The strike is coming and DMac details it. | The guys talk about the new Netflix Documentary “Quarterback.” DMac and Dan explain why Paxton Lynch was never going to succeed in the NFL. How rare is the Chiefs dynasty? | What will Justin Fields season be like this season? Does DMac’s mom still dress him?
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with LeBron James continuing his trolling of the Denver Nuggets. Did he cross the line? Is he the most narcissistic athlete in the modern era? If not LeBron, who else ranks above him? Do you have to be a narcissistic athlete to be the greatest? | Lance Armstrong gets a strong vote for top narcissistic athlete. The guys go through how he’s worked his way back. Who is Russell Wilson? | What makes Russell Wilson misunderstood? Is Russ still a good QB? Dan and DMac debate it!
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with Peyton Manning and the WR he got shipped out of town. Where do the Broncos positions rank in the NFL? Where does Russ rank in the AFC? | Why did Dan choose Russ over Lamar Jackson? | Drew wonders should he go to the Taylor Swift concert! Dan and DMac get creative about how things could work for Drew to get inside. Should Drew just stay outside of the concert and enjoy it? | Rooftop Richie may be on the mission again! Can Richie find his way into the concert?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with Jamal Murray getting the 2023 ESPY’S Comeback Player of the Year. Rachel Vigil, Host of Coffee Break on Denversports.com, joins The Drive. Who would Rachel rather be right now? Would anyone rather switch places with anyone in their profession? What is the “Can’t Miss” show out right now? | Could Russell Wilson win 2024 Comeback Player of the Year? Dan makes his case! | Rachel and the guys go through why the Rockies vs Yankees will sellout! Who’s right with their prediction: Rachel or DMac?
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Hour 1 of The Drive has some fun with Zach about how he conducts solo shows! The guys get into some no sports talks! | Dan and DMac talk about Elias Diaz putting on a show at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. How many fans know what Elias Diaz looks like? Should the Rockies trade Diaz? | Mark Schlereth talks about the Pass Defense scheme from last season. DMac wonders why he’s under attack. Dan defends Pat Surtain in this argument. | The guys continue their argument.
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about how much defense doesn’t win as much as it used to. There’s a new docuseries on Netflix about Patrick Mahomes and others from the 2022 season. How far is Russ from Mahomes? Will the Broncos ever cover the gap? | The guys explain how greatness can be frustrating and rewarding. Can Sean Payton pull it out of the Broncos this season? | DMac gives props to some prospects from Colorado who are ready to take their career to the next level in the MLB.
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with acknowledging that the NY Jets will be on Hard Knocks. What will this show about the Jets and Coach Hackett? | Dan gets in trouble again with a crazy story that almost cost him a friendship. | Dan and DMac go through which Free Agent signing for the Broncos will have the most impact. Who needs to have the most impact? | Which position group is under the most pressure for the Denver Broncos? How much of this will fall back on Russell Wilson?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about Elias Diaz of the Colorado Rockies winning the 2023 All-Star Game. The guys talk about how important the Yankees vs Rockies will be with Taylor Swift in town. How much does it cost get in at her concert? Will Rooftop Richie find a way in? | Will Petersen joins The Drive . Will is stoked for a Taylor Swift Concert that’s going to turn Colorado upside down. Will he get another ticket for Rooftop Richie? How much did he win on Elias Diaz? | What will the Broncos Training Camp look like this year?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with DMac and Zach talking about the HR Derby. How interested were the guys in the the Derby? Dan Jacobs and DMac are back it about what makes a real fan. | The guys get into how the HR Derby has been improved. Should kids continue to catch balls in the outfield of the HR Derby after last night’s incident? Dan and DMac get into it about Dan having Batting Practice back in the day. | Dan talks about trivia night. How did it go? The guys talk about mystery people Dan has tracked down for the show. | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about the potential of his son being drafted into the MLB. Troy details his conversation with Javonte Williams. When will he be ready to go? Dan plays guess that guest!
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with Dan continuing his game of guess that guest. Will the guys ever get it? Dan and DMac finally go back and forth trading Pat Surtain ll. Why can a #1 CB help a team win? Should the Broncos have a younger QB right now than Russell Wilson? The guys talk about why trading PS2 is the only way to make a big time move next season. | Is Justin Fields a Franchise Killer? The guys go through the best QB’s from the past 5 years. Who does Dan Jacobs like? | Will Russell Wilson be better this year? How realistic is it that the Broncos could make the playoffs next season? Where will their win totals land?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about the latest Denver Broncos Fan Survey conducted by The Athletic. The guys go through some of the most pressing questions from will the Broncos make the playoffs to how many games they will win this season. | The guys go through why George Paton is either great or terrible. Did anyone give Paton a passing grade? | Did George Paton actually get it wrong with the Russell Wilson trade? Who deserves more credit: the Seahawks or Russell’s Agent? What grade do the guys give the Ownership Group? | KJ talks about why the Broncos Owners stumbled into this. Did the Broncos Ownership Group take the high road with their new stadium stance?
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with how the MLB’s HR Derby was amazing, but could there be one big change on the way soon? Dick’s Sporting Goods Park could be looking for an update very soon. How did Stan Kroenke get the timeline moved up? Should DSGP move to downtown Denver? Where should the Kroenke’s build the brand-new practice facility? | Who’s the most valuable Denver Bronco right now? Who’s their best player? | Is Dan Jacobs a smart man? Will Dan ever recover from his childhood? DMac presses him to close the show.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with DMac’s return from vacation! Victor Wembanyama put together quite the week in Vegas and the guys go through his debut. Whose side are the guys on with the Victor vs Britney situation? Who stepped up for the Denver Nuggets in Summer League? | Marriage is in the air and DMac has some fun with what’s about to happen. Can the Judge Dan Jacobs, filling in for Derek, help DMac after his bike accident? Who should DMac sue? | The guys discuss the purpose of boycotting. Who’s the worst team in the MLB right now? Did DMac find a ballpark area worst than Empower Field? | What makes a real Rockies Fan?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with big news for DMac’s son. How does the MLB Draft affect players decisions to go to college? How important is playing college sports? The guys go through some Colorado kids who are on their way to the big leagues! Dan tells a story about a former lover, and it didn’t get as planned. Did he ever recover? | More great news for Colorado players continue to roll in! How do you build a team the right way? | Is Dan obsessed with dates? DMac is shocked with how Dan is going about his tactics while celebrating the Colorado kids who were drafted today.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with Dan and DMac talking about why Russell Wilson went through what he experienced last year. Did Ryan Leaf properly explain his perception? | The guys talk about why Russ and Sean have everything they need to figure it out this year! Are the guys still down on Russell Wilson? | Dan goes off on people who blindly believe in the Denver Broncos without seeing change. How long will Sean Payton stay with the Denver Broncos? | Dan convinces DMac that the Penner’s won’t sell the Broncos in 10 years. What could spice up the Broncos Stadium?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about Victor vs Britney Spears in Las Vegas. Who was in the wrong? Dan and DMac give a huge shoutout to the former Colorado kids who were drafted to the MLB today. What does training to become to a pro look like? The guys discuss from youth the teenage years. Are the Colorado Rockies looking for more experience right away? | The guys discuss why maximizing your present is important. Who would you rather watch: Victor Wembanyama or Shohei Ohtani? | What is Dan doing for the community? The guys talk about Broncos season ticket holders!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with how to fix the Broncos Ring of Fame issues. The guys talk about Victor Wembanyama vs Britney Spears. How will it play out long term for them both? Did Victor’s team do anything wrong? | Is Russell Wilson a Superstar? One Journalist thinks so, but Cecil explains why he isn’t. Russell Wilson has been a game manager, but will he ever be perceived as a superstar? Will he ever be an All-Time great? | The defense needs one specific player to make an impact! Who’s the most irreplaceable player on defense for the Broncos right now? Will this D-Line take another step this season? | Could Pat Shurmer be on his way back to Colorado?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with how long is too long for fireworks after a Holiday? The Ramos Law Textline says Russell Wilson is not a Superstar. Can anyone explain why that’s the case? Former NFL QB Rich Gannon talks about how Russ can get his old swagger back. What goes into a player bouncing back? | Who should you draft in fantasy: Javonte Williams or Semaje Perine? Cecil gives the inside scoop! Who brings the most fantasy value for the Denver Broncos? | Which unit for the Denver Broncos should give everyone the spookies? Which unit will Coach Payton have the least amount of room for error towards? Could health play apart in “spooky season” for the Broncos?
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Hour 3 of The Drive does a deep dive on the AFC East! How will the Broncos stack up against the AFC East this season on the field? Which team could be Denver’s kryptonite? Do the guys see an upset vs Buffalo? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about his new book that’s on the way. Pat Shurmer to CU has been confirmed and Mike details how it all came to fruition. Who else will join him? How should Russell Wilson be perceived at this point in his career? | How will Coach Prime use Travis Hunter this season? Can he realistically play both ways the entire season? Will players like Hunter force the NFL into a positionless league? | Is Russell Wilson a HOF? Russell Wilson is on the bubble, but can a case be made for him?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about “Spooky Season!” Why are their so many skeptics left even though Sean Payton is in charge? Will the O-Line continue to be the issue? Cecil explains why the running game will produce potential unsung heroes. | The Denver Nuggets showed flashes but ultimately they lost today vs the Milwaukee Bucks'. What were the key takeaways? How can the Nuggets young talent learn from this tough loss in Summer League? | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will makes his case for whether or not Russ is a superstar or ever has been.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with why the Denver Broncos could make it back to the playoffs as presently constructed. Mat Smith and Zach argue about what’s the true floor for the Denver Broncos this season. Why will Sean Payton get all the credit for their success? | Mat goes on a tangent about why Sean Payton could be the 2023 Coach of the Year! How much of Sean’s chances rest on Russell’s success? | Cecil Lammey hops on The Drive to argue with Mat about why Russell Wilson needs this season to be his best! What other factors could play into that happening? | The most important offensive player heading into the 2023 season will be? Did the guys go with a skilled player?
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Hour 2 of The Drive compares Russell Wilson to Jamies Winston under Sean Payton! What did Winston do that Russ should be able to accomplish? Could Javonte Williams being the #1 RB be in question? Joe Lombardi may be the best hire for this offense. Former NFL OC Mike Marks highlights why and explains the partnership between Joe and Sean will work out. Mat and Cecil respond! Why will Joe make Russ better but couldn’t make it work with Justin Herbert? | What’s the one thing holding Shedeur Sanders back from being a great QB? How will his experience at Jackson State help him at CU? | Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about how the Avs coasted and played it safe during Free Agency. How do you grade the Nuggets offseason so far? How do the Nuggets stack up vs the rest of the West? Which team will be able to recapture the magic this season: Avs or Nuggets?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with what type of skill position players do the Broncos have. Are they top 10 or bottom 10? Should anyone believe in the Broncos offensive weapons? Can this group stay healthy? | The Denver Broncos wonder could Courtland Sutton be their guy. If he’s not, do you trade him? Why aren't the Broncos in parade conversations around Denver. | Is Tim Patrick the X-Factor of the Denver Broncos Offense? Cecil breaths fire about Tim Patrick and what he means to the Denver Broncos WR room. | Cecil talks about who will steal the show Day 1 of Broncos Training Camp. Who will potentially miss the cut this year?
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders what’s next for K.J. Hamler. Which player or position group is on the bubble right now? The RB Room is loaded at the bottom. Who could make the team and who will be a practice squad candidate? Cecil breaks down the D-Line and how thin they are right now. Cecil talks about the spotlight on all positions because of Sean Payton. | How many layers of blame is there for Sean Payton before it falls on him? What will this season be defined by? | Will Petersen joins The Drive to discuss his favorite walk-up song! How do the Nuggets fix their rotation issues? Tim Bontemps expresses his concern, but Will isn’t sold on his take.
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about why July 4th is being properly done by the MLB! Will they ever capitalize on the opportunity? Who won the annual Stokley vs Zach games on July 4th weekend? Should the Nuggets make a move today? | The guys get into what they did for The Fourth of July! They also share some funny firework stories! | Peyton Manning shares his thoughts on Sean Payton becoming the HC of the Denver Broncos. The guys get into how tough of a situation the ownership group walked into. How were they able to reel in a coach like Sean Peyton within one year? Derek goes through why Sean is better than the recent HC that the Broncos hired. | Coach Prime continues to stand up to the haters. What did Coach Prime learn from his past that's helping him now? Why will Coach Prime stick around at CU?
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Hour 2 of The Drive has some highlights and low lights from July 4th! The Denver Broncos have a chance to right their wrongs in 2023. There are 5 teams who could get in the playoffs that weren’t their last season. Is the AFC loaded or overrated? What will be the Broncos floor next season? Where do the Broncos fit in the NFL? | Derek talks about his time at the cabin this weekend. Flying Cars may be closer than ever. Will 104.3 The Fan get in on this car? Why will flying cars be limited? | The Nuggets and Avs had two different paths in Free Agency. Can the Nuggets repeat by just staying pat? Will they use their trade exception by tomorrow? Mat recaps the Avs moves. What will the lines be this season? Could the Avs have a new 1st line next season?
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Hour 3 of The Drive locks in on Jerry Jones and his new documentary! What would be the best Denver sports documentary? Besides John Elway, does anyone else get a doc? | The Denver Broncos position battles are growing. What will be the most intriguing position battle? | Could the secondary be the sneaky best position battle? What will the Broncos do about Marvin Mims vs KJ Hamler? | The guys recap what was a crazy July 4th weekend! Who had the worst weekend?
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with what will a loss to the Raiders in Week 1 do for the Broncos confidence out of the gate? Will the Broncos be able to change their narrative? What can Russell Wilson do to receive credit for any success this season? Derek breaks down the front seven for the Broncos defense and why they will be successful. | How do you describe the Denver Broncos ILB? Does Aaron Rodgers still find his way to Denver? Derek and Mat have fun with the 2023 NFL Draft theory! | Joey Chestnut has put together some crazy All-Time records in the food eating industry. Is he the greatest American athlete ever?
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Happy 4th of July everyone on the Drive today Mat Smith and Justin Adams get into the Broncos to kick things off. Can they end their playoff drought? Well one person thinks so. What is going on with the Nuggets now that free agency has calmed down?
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In hour 2 the Big Story of the Day kicks things off with everything ahead of CU football this season. What are the training camp battles to watch for the Broncos? Are the Nuggets going to find any help before the season starts?
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In hour 3 Mat and Justin talk about why there should be more optimism for the Broncos during Football at 4. Have the Avs done enough this offseason to regain the glory of 2 seasons ago?
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The final hour of The Drive on this 4th of July brings CU back into focus and how many wins will they possibly get this season? Can they be a bowl team? Everyone wants it to happen, but who thinks it will?
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Mat Smith and Kyle Reese fill in on the day before the Fourth of July. They talk some Football at 4, digging into the training camp battles across the Broncos roster coming up in a few weeks. What do the Broncos do with Courtland Sutton as he works all the way back from his ACL tear? Who are going to be the Broncos starting corners? Mat’s down on the Johansen trade but the guys on Spittin’ Chiclets are pretty high on it, what are the big concerns with the Avs’ new 2C?
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Mat Smith and Kyle Reese fill in on the day before the Fourth of July. They put the Judge on the stand to grill Dan Jacobs before they dive into the moves the Avs have made in the height of the NHL offseason. They pivot to the hardwood in the next segment, breaking down the Nuggets’ moves and the implications on their title repeat hopes. They answer some questions from the listeners about Mason Plumlee and the Nuggets as an NBA destination and then they close out the hour speculating about Russ.
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Mat Smith and Kyle Reese fill in on the day before the Fourth of July. The Big Story of the Day is the peak of both the NBA and NHL’s offseason happening over the weekend. Mat and Kyle pose some of their biggest questions for the Nuggets and the Avalanche for 2023. Mat responds to a text about MPJ before the guys dive into the impending training camp battles coming up in Broncos training camp. They close out the hour with everybody’s plans for the Fourth of July.
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Mat Smith and Kyle Reese fill in on the day before the Fourth of July. They open the final hour with a whole lotta Americana, what’s on your Independence Day playlist? Which do you prefer, burgers or dogs? and what’s more American than the Super Bowl? Can the Chiefs become the first team since the Patriots to repeat as champions and what can the rest of the league do to prevent that? They finish the segment with a game of good plan, bad plan – have the Nuggets have a good plan or a bad plan in free agency so far? They look to the listeners to tell them all about the (fake) history of the cheeseburger, the possibility of getting Caleb Williams if the Broncos crater, and their Fourth of July playlists. Mat argues with our listeners over a cheeseburger to conclude today’s show.
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about Bruce Brown potentially heading to the Indiana Pacers. Is it time to say goodbye? James and Mat explain why. | Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche have a plan of attack for Free Agency and he opens up about it. Why is Sakic looking to get grittier next season? Derek and Mat lay out the reason for the new plan from the Avs. | The Broncos had an issue that hurt them last season, but will it be fixed this season? The guys talk about injuries and how health could help the Broncos now more than ever. Can the Broncos put certain players in position to succeed? | Deion Sanders has received more chirping from people within the Pac-12! Does he respond? What will this season look like for CU?
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Hour 2 of The Drive wonders what the Colorado Avalanche will do to get better. Derek and Mat talk about properly preparing for the present and the future. What moves can the Avs lean on right now and what moves will they lean into? Is Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland the perfect combo to get the most out of the current regime? Who needs to step up next season? | What are the guys doing for the fourth of July? Matt Moore dropped a potential bombshell. We revisit his comments as The Drive gets everyone set for Free Agent Frenzy! | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive! Mike talks about the injuries that kept the injuries top offensive weapons from succeeding last season. Mike also talks about the life of growing up in Illinois. What does KJ Hamler’s new restructured contract mean?
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about the guys getting into “The Match” from yesterday. How did Mahomes and Kelce do? Travis had something to say about Mahomes but did he oversell his guy? | Derek and Mat talk about the Breaking News that has come out about Bruce Brown! Free Agency Frenzy is in full affect for the NBA and the guys give a quick recap. | More deals are getting finalized for the Denver Nuggets and guy discuss it. Did the Nuggets get better or stay the same? | The Denver Nuggets are still working!
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Hour 4 of The Drive remembers Bruce Brown and thanks him for his time here! Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake details why Bruce Brown left and what his new deal means. Who else is on the horizon for the Nuggets? Will are the Denver Nuggets stay put right now? Should the Avs bring back Ryan O’Reilly? Who should the Avs look to get in Free Agency? | Cecil Lammey from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Should the Broncos trade Justin Simmons? Also, how this pass rush generate pressure? | Cecil talks about potential fan favorites who could be on their way out of Denver by the end of training camp.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with where does Kyrie Irving go with the Phoenix Suns now in the mix? Did the Avs get better last night in the first round of the NHL Draft? Does Coach Malone need to settle down? | Mat Smith, filling in for DMac, talks more about the future of Avs with the moves they made on draft night. How can the Avs address the holes they need to fill? | The Denver Broncos stand by their decision to lock down Training Camp. What else could it be that’s not being said? | The guys go through what may be the most intriguing story in football right now!
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Bruce Brown potentially leaning towards leaving Denver. What can Denver do to keep him? Will Petersen from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Will recaps the Avs picks from the NHL Draft. Is he surprised they didn’t trade their picks? Why did the Broncos add the restriction on training camp if it’s all about the fans? Will breaks down the Nuggets Draft and Free Agent interest. | The NFL is cracking down on betting and gambling right now. Has the NFL gone too far with their latest suspensions? | Could a Broncos player ever be caught at a Sportsbook? Could some bad weather be heading into Denver?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the tone with callers expressing their displeasure with the Denver Broncos training camp attendance changes! | The guys talk about the best marriage advice on the text line! More Broncos talk as the The Drive gets you set for Training Camp. | Matt Moore, Denver Nuggets Insider from The Action Network, joins The Drive. Matt talks about whether Bruce Brown will remain with the Denver Nuggets. Can he afford to turn down this money? Are the Denver Nuggets still the favorite in the West? Could Damian Lillard and Joel Embiid be the next pairing? | Who has the most pressure to produce in 2023 for the Denver Broncos?
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Hour 4 of The Drive stops at 30,000 feet in the air! Derek talks about shooting arrows from high up. The guys get into why the Avs actually chose to draft players. Jake Shapiro, Nuggets Analyst from Denversports.com, joins The Drive. How highly regarded is Bruce Brown right now? The guys go through who the Nuggets should look for in Free Agency. Who could be the next Denver Nugget to mess up what the Nuggets are building? | Cecil Lammey from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Cecil talks about who's the real best WR on the Broncos. | Cecil then talks about Orange and Blue Today's "what If" series that's going on right now on Denversports.com.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with Jamal Murray potentially hinting at a Bruce Brown deal being done. What’s next for the Denver Nuggets? Also, Mat Smith and DMac go at it about the Avs right now. Will they make a move tonight? | Who will do the Avs official Hockey Update? Why haven’t the Broncos Training Camp tickets sold out already? | The guys carry on the conversation and discuss how this will change the landscape of training camp forever. Will the fans go out and support? | Jamal Murray said something that drew some serious eyes today! Did he misspeak? Will Bruce Brown be a Denver Nugget moving forward?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets the scene for what will take place today in the world of the NHL and the Colorado Avalanche. Will they make anymore moves? The Denver Broncos may have rubbed their fans the wrong way yesterday. Will the Broncos be able to recover if they don’t win? Will this be a wake up call for the Penners? How far removed are the Broncos from experiencing the glory days again? | Will there ever be another Shohei Ohtani? Is he the greatest athlete in the world? | What are the greatest single game records in sports history? Big O and DMac debate!
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders will an NFL Player ever play both ways ever again? Who could do it in the modern era? | Breaking News comes out about Bruce Brown. Could this destroy the Nuggets if this team snags him? Colin Cowherd gets the guys fired up again! What should Russell’s version of “success” be under Sean Payton? | DMac takes another victory lap about Justin Fields after Orange and Blue Today threw him a bone. Did the Broncos make a mistake? | Big O and DMac talk about why PS2 was the safe pick for no reason. Should the Broncos have looked towards the future with a QB?
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with the 2023 NHL Draft getting underway! The Drive brings you the latest on what’s next in the NHL Draft. Jamal Murray said something that drew some serious eyes today! Did he misspeak? Mike Singer of The Denver Post refutes this with his own report. Where does J.T. Compher end up? Will the Avs trade their first picks tonight? | Will Smith finally gets drafted! What will this do for the NHL? | Big O and DMac get into their plans for the evening. What’s next for the NHL Draft?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with what the perception of the Avs trades are right now. Should they have traded Alex Newhook? | Orlando “Big O” Franklin sits in for Derek Wolfe! Should the Alex Newhook trade help or hurt the Avs? What does this say about the Avs mindset right now? Are the Avs going all in on Vets who can win right now? | The Denver Broncos are making changes to the Broncos Training Camp Attendance. Why are the Broncos shifting? How could it affect the fan support? Will the Broncos ever put themselves in position to have more open practices? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about the changes to the Broncos Training Camp Attendance policies. How can the Broncos become a destination place again? Do the Broncos have a true slant/X guy at WR right now? Troy breaks down how far College Baseball has come with how the 2023 CWS went this year.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with recommendations for San Fran food on behalf of DMac. Who makes up the top 6 for the Colorado Avalanche next season? Will this Alex Newhook deal impact the Avs moving forward? What should the Avs do with Valerie Nichushkin if things don’t start well for him? How do the Avs move forward knowing there’s so much left to be desired from last season? | What’s the most important thing about marriage? Big O and DMac go back and forth about it while reminding KJ about keeping the ring on! | What will the 2023 Denver Broncos RB situation look like? Will the Broncos run first attack help ease the team into the new version of the Denver Broncos?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about the first time DMac and crew performed at Red Rocks! Did DMac compare himself to Christian McCaffrey? | The guys and the fans weigh in on how often people come out to training camp. How can the overall experience be better? Will the Broncos training camp ever go back to the Broncos Stadium? | Bruce Brown continues his cryptic post on Instagram. Is he coming home or packing his bags? Will the Nuggets be able to reel him in? Where could the Nuggets go if Bruce says no? | Are the Avs too small? James Merilatt joins The Drive! James and Big O talk about the size of the Avs and what’s next. Should Sammy G be on the move next?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with more marriage advice from James Merilatt! Should couples have their own accounts or just joint accounts? James and DMac go toe to toe about fans being at Training Camp. Did the Broncos make a mistake by reducing the attendance? James talks about his boycott of the Colorado Rockies and what he’s doing to honor it. Big O and DMac talk about the biggest college losses in Big O’s career. | DMac is absolutely livid with the car his parents got on vacation. Who’s fought was it? Will DMac get it corrected? | Should DMac go to the Oakland A’s vs NY Yankees game? What should be his mission if he goes?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with where Greg Dulcich stands within the scheme of the Broncos new offense! Is the Center position locked down for the Broncos? Who else could the Broncos look to pick up in Free Agency? | The guys have some fun with KJ as he returns from getting married! The guys have some fun with what the best moments of marriage has been so far! Derek has a funny story about how to get in more trouble in marriage. | Did the Avs get better with their trade this weekend? Did they find their 2nd Line Center? Derek and DMac discuss when a guy is over the hump after an injury. | Derek talks about people being on his property in the mountains. Why were people there? Also, how will Derek protect his family from strangers?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with The Rockies giving up 28 hits and losing 25-1 over the weekend! Derek and DMac have some fun with why the Rockies are so bad. Will Petersen joins The Drive and he lays out why the Rockies need a change. Why hasn’t Coach Bud Black been fired? Will details the Avs trade from over the weekend that brought some much-needed depth. How can a player turn back the clock after underachieving? | DMac has some fun where he’s vacationing right now! Well things took a turn and the guys explain why listening to live bands can still be fun. | Derek explains how the ROI for Russell Wilson is on the rise. What makes people believe that Russ is on his back?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with Courtland Sutton and his amazing wedding from over the weekend. Will Sutton set up better for the Broncos long term if he bounces back this season? | Melvin Gordon talks about the current landscape of RB’s in the NFL. The guys have fun with how things will go for Melvin moving forward. | Should the Broncos add a few players from the current NFL Free Agents? How can the Broncos bolster their roster? | What sport will Derek’s kids play? KJ gets more marriage advice but it didn’t go well. Did he commit the ultimate sin in marriage?
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Hour 4 of The Drive looks to start with who has control in their home! Should you get a dog or a cat? What type of dog would DMac be? Mat Smith from Mat and Kyle joins The Drive! Mat comes on to defend his stance on new Avs Center Ryan Johansen. Did the Avs take on unnecessary money? Who should they have gotten? Derek and DMac talk about why capitalizing on momentum is important. Did the 2012-2013 Denver Broncos get it wrong? | Derek and DMac discuss how many Super Bowls the Broncos should’ve won with Payton Manning. Rooftop Richie went up to the mountains this weekend. Did he score or did he strikeout? | KJ talks about what he’s learned from today’s show!
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Mat Smith sits in with Wolfe to bring you into the weekend. The guys cover everything from the Nuggets draft last night, CU Buffs news, Broncos expectations and more.
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Mat Smith sits in with Wolfe to bring you into the weekend. The guys cover everything from the Nuggets draft last night, CU Buffs news, Broncos expectations and more. Mike Klis shares his insight as to where the Broncos are headed.
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Mat Smith sits in with Wolfe to bring you into the weekend. The guys cover everything from the Nuggets draft last night, CU Buffs news, Broncos expectations and more.
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Mat Smith sits in with Wolfe to bring you into the weekend. The guys cover everything from the Nuggets draft last night, CU Buffs news, Broncos expectations and more.
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On The Drive today Zach sits in for DMac and the guys talk about the NBA draft and what things look like for the Nuggets. A Bronco made a list that players should look out for. Did the Broncos make a mistake in deciding to skip the years Ring of fame ceremony?
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In hour 2 Denver and the surrounding areas deal with some crazy weather. Jake Sahpiro hops on with insights for tonight's draft. The Big Story of the Day comes out of Boulder. A former Broncos is making headlines. This time for all the right reasons
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In hour 3 Football at 4 goes north of the border to the CFL where a former Broncos is making waves. Which Broncos is primed for a breakout? How much of one team can join the Ring of Honor?
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In hour 4 Matt Moore our Nuggets insider joins the guys to talk draft.. Cecil hops in with the guys to get into the broncos WR room and who might not be here for a while season.
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In Hour 2 Things start with the Big Story of the Day. What's going to happen with Bruce Brown? How about the Avs heading into this offseason? What can the Nuggets do in the draft?
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In hour 3 things kick off with Football at 4 where the guys get into the schedule. What is going on in the RB room? Jokic is nominated for a big time honor. DMac doesn't think he has a chance to win.
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In hour 4 the guys really dive into the schedule. What happens if the Broncos are 3-6? Is Russ gone at that point? What about being 4-5? Will the broncos be bringing in any other players?
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DMac and Derek open the final hour of the show, DMac opens with the burning question in his mind after seeing Russ’ hype video: Has Russ bought into the program? They have a big discussion on team culture, comparing and contrasting how Michael Malone has run the Nuggets and how the Broncos need to handle Russ. They talk about the Titanic submarine situation a bit before talking about Greg Penner’s job as the Broncos owner going forward. They close out the show with Scrappy Will.
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DMac and Derek continue the show into Hour 3 with some Football at 4 featuring Derek telling us about Frank Clark and then the guys have a discussion about the state of the pass rush. They debate the Russ hype video again before DMac tells Derek some more parade stories. They tell some celebration stories between Derek and the Nuggets. They are joined by Denver Sports’ Senior Editor, James Merilatt, to talk about his apology to Michael Malone and the Nuggets’ championship run. He lays out the new challenges the Nuggets and Kroenke’s face with a championship under their belt as they chase another. The guys get his thoughts on Russ’ hype video, does he think it’s a big deal?
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DMac and Derek continue the show into Hour 2 with the Big Story of the Day filling Derek in on the Nuggets’ parade, both the good and the bad. Then they dig into the concept of “Stay on Parade” and how it pertains to Russ’ most recent hype video, big deal or no big deal? DMac grills Derek on some of the obscure rules of the NFL after Sean Payton ran through them at Minicamp. They gush over the Broncos bigger and badder O-Line. They are joined by Denver Sports’ Jake Shapiro to get an update on what’s coming up on the horizon for the Nuggets, what’s Bruce Brown going to do tomorrow? Then he breaks down the Bradley Beal trade and what that means for the Nuggets.
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DMac and Derek open the show talking about Derek’s big trip to Hawaii after Stokley and Zach sign off. They get into their holidays before DMac catches Derek up on the happenings of Nuggets Nation in his absence. They are joined by our Denver7 Broncos Insider, Troy Renck, to talk about the Colorado guys in the College World Series before diving into Wyndham Clark’s US Open victory. He gives his take on Russell Wilson’s most recent social media hype video.
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Mat Smith and former Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno begin the final hour of our Juneteenth show talking all about Dead Reckoning before pivoting to the heavy pressure on the Broncos WR corps this season. who's under the most pressure this year? Then they go to the text line to talk about the receivers some more, respond to a tinfoil hat theory, and talk about Nick Saban. They bookend the show highlighting the most recent title coming to our Mile High City, AKA Titletown.
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Mat Smith and former Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno fill in on this beautiful Juneteenth. They chat with the Judge for a bit about Coach Prime and the expectations for CU before getting into the summer of the Nuggets. How are they feeling a week removed from winning the Finals? What's Jamal Murray's standing in the NBA now? Then they dive into the Broncos, Knowshon's not getting ahead of himself but Mat explains why he's feeling very bullish on the Sean Payton regime.
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Mat Smith and former Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno continue on this Juneteenth talking about the Bradley Beal trade to the Suns and they wonder if it actually threatens the Nuggets. They dive into the latest Ja Morant foolishness before breaking down the Broncos' defense after signing Frank Clark. they close out the hour answering texts about Ja Morant and the expectations that Coach Payton will have for Russ.
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The Drive goes into its third hour with Mat Smith and former Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno detailing where Russ needs to improve as a passer for a successful season. then they get into the culture and standard of the Broncos, especially how it's deteriorated in the last few years and they ask each other what their expectations for the team are. They answer a concerned listeners kicking concerns before listening to what Coach Prime had to say to Joel Klatt.
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In the Final Hour DMac and Orlando are joined by our Senior Broncos Writer, Anderw Mason, to talk about Oral Roberts’ huge comeback in the College World Series and all of the local products playing in the tournament. Then they get him to grade Broncos minicamp under Sean Payton. They talk about the crowded WR Room and what to do with them. DMac gets personal for a bit reflecting on the great week in the city of Denver. They tell their championship stories to close out the show.
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The Third Hour features Football at 4, we start off on some basketball talk before hearing from Coach Payton talking about the parade yesterday. They look at Lebron’s socials firing back at Malone, could we be seeing a true rivalry with the Lakers next year? DMac isn’t worried the least bit about Lebron, in fact he lays out exactly why the only thing motivating him is a deeply strange thing. They joke about “I Wanna Stay On Parade” and the Nugget’s Vegas party and speculate on the Nuggets’ offseason plans.
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The Second Hour starts with some live reaction to the college baseball world series before getting to the big story of the day, really the big story of the month. They talk about community after the parade, from Denver to all corners of the world that the team represents. They hear a bit from PS2’s guest spot on the Pat McAfee show. DMac asks life’s greatest question: do you want to stay on parade? Meanwhile, Orlando’s asking what Jokic gave to Bruce Brown last night. Then they listen to what JJ Reddick has to say about the Nuggets. They close out the hour with our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his grade on Sean Payton’s offseason program. He dishes on the leash that Russ will get under Sean Payton.
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The First Hour starts with DMac and Orlando talking all about the parade yesterday. They debate who’s the better bargain between Jokic and Tom Brady. They discuss a hypothetical of two parades. They talk about Orlando’s soon to be first time skiing before getting into the Broncos and the notable lack of field day this year.
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with DMac and Orlando discussing the prospects of a Nuggets dynasty in the wake of Michael Malone’s speech at the parade. They speculate how the Nuggets can hang onto Bruce Brown in just 6 days and they bring Denver Sports’ Senior Editor James Merilatt to get his take on it. They talk all about the sign he made for Coach Malone, declaring himself as Michael Malone’s biggest fan. He is very bullish about the near future, is it possible that we’re celebrating another parade next year? They close out the show with Scrappy Will discussing if we’ll see another parade in the next few years… for the Broncos.
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with Michael Malone talking about the veteran players and defending James Merilatt’s honor after the Nuggets’ big win. They bring on Denver Sports’ Jake Shapiro to report on some more serious news that happened on this parade day. They discuss the already decorated career of the Nuggets’ stud rookie Christian Braun, what else could he achieve? How good could he be for the Nuggets as a vet? They shine a bit of a spotlight on KCP, the Nuggets’ youth, and a local product who just got a ring with his hometown team. They close out the hour talking about the MVP vote and everything surrounding it now that Joker has his ring.
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with a loving tribute to Uncle Jeff before DMac and Orlando break down why the Nuggets don’t win the title with Bones Hyland on the roster and why they needed to move on from Boogie. They pivot to Uncle Jeff’s journey back from a heart condition. They’re joined by Rooftop Richie to get some details behind the scenes of the parade. They talk about Murray’s short and sweet speech before bringing our own Rachel Vigil on to talk about the parade.
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Hour 1 of The Drive stars with DMac and Orlando chatting it up with Stokely and Zach before bringing in Raj to talk about the bright future of the team and the vibes around the parade. They discuss the personality of Jokic and the rest of the team around him as well as the personality of the championship coaches the last couple of years.
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Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins DMac and Orlando for the final hour of The Drive and gives the guys a throwback story about his time on the Broncos float after winning Super Bowl 50 as we look ahead to tomorrows Nuggets Championship Celebration. Then, Mase describes the biggest takeaways from the past two days of Broncos practice. Before we close out the show with who we want to speak the most at tomorrows parade, DMac and Big O debate where Vic Fangio stands in terms of respect from players compared to other recent coaches.
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Hour 3 of The Drive continues with DMac and Orlando Franklin breaking down the past few days of Broncos practice. We hear from Sean Payton today as well who is clearly frustrated with all of the flags and chippy-ness between the players. So what's their plan for tomorrow amidst Nuggets parade festivities? And what are O and DMac looking forward to most at the big celebration? Stayed tuned to find out.
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DMac and Orlando Franklin are back for hour 2 of The Drive just like Vance Joseph is back with Denver: grudge free and ready to make things happen. Tune in as we hear from VJ himself on his thoughts about coming back to Denver which he never stopped considering home. Then, if you're looking for an iconic screenshot to add to your camera roll- look no further than SuperBook Sports odds for next year which has both the Nuggets AND the Avs as the favorite for a championship.
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Welcome back to The Drive with DMac and Orlando Franklin as the guys prepare you for all of the championship parade festivities happening tomorrow (insider tip...you might wanna show up earlier than early)! It's that strange time of the year where we lay low and analyze the calm before the storm that is the Broncos 1st season with Sean Payton. DMac and O debate what risks he's realistically taken so far, then Denver7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck jumps on to updates us on todays chippy practice.
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On The Drive today Big O sits in for Derek and the Nuggets are the NBA champions!! DMAC has been vindicated for one of his thoughts at Broncos camp. The guys break down everything from last nights game. Celebrate Colorado we are home to the NBA champions!
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In hour 2 things start with the big story of the day. The Nuggets are on top of the NBA mountain after defeating the Miami Heat to win their first ever NBA championship. What else impressed the guys about last nights game.
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Football at 4 kicks things off in the third hour. DMAC and Sean Payton have the same opinion on a certain area of the team. Will DMAC get an apology? How big was Aaron Gordon for the team this postseason? James Merilatt jumps on with the guys to talk about the celebration!
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To wrap things up on todays show the guys recap what was a magical night in the Mile High City. The Nuggets are enjoying the moment and so is the rest of Colorado. Will Petersen joins the guys and gets into where this Nuggets team is headed. Is a dynasty possible?
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On the show today BIg O sits in with DMAC. The Nuggets are just hours away from possibly winning their first NBA championship. How are the guys feeling about things as the clock ticks down to game time? Jay Williams talks with the guys about what the nuggets are on the verge of accomplishing.
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In hour 3 things kick off with the big story of the day as the NUggets are on the verge of their first NBA championship. Jake Shapiro joins the guys on his way to Ball Arena. Where are the Nuggets mentally playing at home with the chance to clinch? Is Jamal Murray taking the next step to being a superstar?
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In hour 3 things kick off with football at 4 but with a bit of a Nuggets twist. The guys get into what the expect from Jokic tonight. Can the Heat getting a player back do anything to change what f eels like destiny for the Nuggets? Rachel Vigil joins the show from Ball Arena.
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In hour 4 Raj Sharen, Zach Bye and Mike Evans join the guys to talk about what the atmosphere is like at the arena and watch party. Jake Shapiro made it to Ball Arena and gives some insight into where the team is at pregame It's game Time LETS GO NUGGETS!!!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with Raj Sharan, PD of 104.3 The Fan, joining The Drive to talk about Nugglyfe. James and DMac have fun with how things have led to the 2023 NBA Finals! | Stephen A. Smith said the Miami Heat need to do what? The guys are shocked by his suggestion, but could it help them? Did Chris Paul prove his theory wrong in the Suns vs Nuggets series? | The Denver Nuggets are on a business trip and they’re treating it as such. Should they keep that mindset? How can the City of Denver be more like Miami? Is Denver an attractive enough destination? | The guys take a moment to appreciate the guys who continue to doubt the Denver Nuggets. If the Nuggets lose tonight, will they win the series in 6 or 7?
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with why the birds chirp and the grass is green. Do you cut your own lawn? What will the stat line be for the Denver Nuggets rotation tonight? Adam Silver talks about the ratings and the guys respond. How big will Nikola Jokic’s stardom grow after this series? Jake Shapiro joins The Drive to discuss his poolside activity from Coffee Break earlier today. How are the Heat fans holding up so far in Miami? What adjustments are the Nuggets looking to make tonight? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about why Dalvin Cook is a long shot. How will the Broncos respond to Baron Browning latest injury? What does the Frank Clark signing mean? Will the Broncos have Field Day? Could Field Day be downtown watching the Denver Nuggets parade? | KJ is getting married soon and the guys give him marriage advice. Based off their advice, will he remain married for a long time or for a month?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about Frank Clark and the emotional rollercoaster he’s been on lately. What should be the expectations for Frank Clark this season? How many games will Randy Gregory play next season? | CBS 4 Denver Sports Reporter Romi Bean joins The Drive. Romi talks about finding Serbian restaurants in Miami! How is Nikola Jokic perceived there? Why do the runs between the Avs and Nuggets feel so similar year over year? How does this run for the Nuggets feel for Nuggets fans? | The belief in the Nuggets should be growing! Why isn’t it? | Taylor Kilgore from Fox 31 joins The Drive. Taylor talks about the promotional giveaways for the Miami Heat tonight. How is MPJ holding up so far? Does he feel supported? How long will it take for the Miami Heat fans to leave in the 4th quarter? What did Taylor do in her off time in Miami?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about the others finding their groove tonight in Game 4! Who will it be? Can AG have a breakout game? Did Coach Malone have something interesting to say pregame? Our DenverSports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the energy and vibe from the coaches during their pregame press conferences. Jake talks about what’s to come in Game 4 based on the pregame adjustment that were made available. Jake gives his final prediction. | Zach Bye joins The Drive from Slattery’s Pub and Grill! Zach Bye talks about what to expect tonight, where to meet him, and gives his final pregame predictions for the players and teams! | How many buttons are too many buttons when going full Miami Vice? Does this championship run feel easy or hard? Finals Predictions for Game 4 closes out the week on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the guys having fun with the Game 3 win for the Denver Nuggets! Zach vows that he will be in Miami if this series gets to Game 6! Did Zach get support from his wife? | MPJ didn’t shoot well but guess what, he’s finding a new rhythm. Will it help or hurt him with Coach Malone? The guys breakdown who played well and who didn’t! | AG was sick and MPJ was at the Jeff Green team dinner. What does that say? How much support does this team have on the surface and in the locker room? Also, what took place at the last Broncos OTA’s? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake goes through how Coach Malone continues to support MPJ. What has been the energy on South Beach after Jokic and Jamal’s historic performance? Jake talks about his evening plans and what he got into after the game.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with the Denver Nuggets Game 3 win that almost took an awkward turn. Coach Malone praises his guys while supporting MPJ along the way. James Merilatt and DMac breakdown each portion of the game. How will the Nuggets build on their success in Game 3? How will the Heat adjust in Game 4? | The guys give Nikola Jokic praise, but the team was at a loss for words on how to describe Jokic and Murray as a duo. Where does this duo rank in the NBA today? | Coach Malone is well on his way to becoming a great coach. What moves did he make that helped the team? What moves did he make that were a little suspect? Who should you want as a HC to close out a series: Coach Malone or Coach Spoelstra?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with why DMac is losing his edge with the Denver Broncos. What question is DMac trying to get over on Sean Payton? Did Sean take the bait? Field Day appears to be over but could Sean be pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes? The guys go through the signing of DE Frank Clark. | Valerie Nichushkin was allegedly spotted in Russia. Is this story officially over? Will it be swept under the rug when the 23-24 regular season starts? How do the Avs recover after such a tough season? | DMac kills everyone with truth about how something special is brewing with the Denver Nuggets. What former band is this team compared to? | How was Christian Braun’s performance? Why has MPJ become a piñata in Denver?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with what all went right in Game 3 for the Denver Nuggets! How excited should Nuggets Nation be about what was accomplished? Who is the 3rd and 4th options on the Nuggets right now? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Why did Mase choose the Rockies over the Nuggets last night? Mase goes through what happened at OTA’s today. Why did the Broncos sign former Chiefs DE Frank Clark? Can Sean Payton’s strategy help the Broncos get to the playoffs? | Garrett Bolles was snippy today and he defended Russ to the nail in the process. How loyal should a LT be to a QB? Will everyone eat crow? | How serious should everyone take today’s Field Day comments from Sean Payton? Game 4 too early predictions to close out The Drive.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with who will win tonight in Game 3 of the NBA Finals! A special movie premiere took place on Tuesday night and the guys grade the movie! Why did DMac have to leave early? | The Denver Nuggets keep playing every three days. Are the NBA officiants making a mistake? DMac and James Merilatt go through the strategy of rest during the NBA Finals. Has Coach Malone leaned on his old habits for too long? | DMac goes down the Justice League worm hole as he talks about the Gotham City Football Team. James and DMac discuss why the PGA and LIV Golf came together. Things get heated when they discuss the money and the 9/11 conversation surrounding LIV. | Where would the game be for the Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami in Colorado? Should Denver form a plan to get a new stadium or transportation system for events downtown?
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Hour 2 of The Drive continues to argue about the light rail system in Denver. Is there an issue or are the guys being too picky? MPJ is maturing before our eyes. Can he adjust against the adversity he’s currently facing? The guys go through the 4th quarter again and discuss how the Nuggets let it get away from them in Game 2. Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive live from Miami. What is expected from Miami tonight in Game 3? What will the narrative be for Coach Malone tonight? | James and DMac talk about how tight everyone was in Game 2. How can the Nuggets and Nuggets Nation loosen up for Game 3? | Could the Nuggets be tuning out coach Malone again? The guys discuss the message from Coach Malone.
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Hour 3 of The Drive takes a deep dive into what the new trend of stadiums in the NFL could mean for the Denver Broncos ownership. Do the Broncos Brass want to build a new stadium? | Will the Broncos have Field Day next week? James and DMac talk about why Field Day is a terrible idea. Will Sean Payton turn the sword on fun? | Why is the MPJ hate so high? Will MPJ ever shoot closer to his regular season average again in the NBA Finals? | Taylor Kilgore, from Fox 31, joins The Drive live from Miami, FL! Taylor talks about the vibes on South Beach. Also, how are the Nuggets handling themselves in Miami? How are the Miami Heat doing as they look to hype up the fans heading into Game 3? What is the humidity like so far?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with how the Nuggets 4th quarter woes being the issue. Will Coach Malone step up tonight? New audio comes from Coach Malone before the game and James and DMac respond. Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive live from Miami! Why wasn’t MPJ in the team photo at Jeff Green’s house? What were the major takeaways from Coach Malone and Coach Spoelstra? Could a top story be brewing with MPJ? Did the guys spoil the next great movie? | Coach Spoelstra talks about defending Nikola Jokic. The guys react to his comments. What will the stat line be tonight for the Nuggets guys? | Final score predictions for Game 3 between Denver and Miami!
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Hour 1 of The Drive nails the Denver Nuggets for needing to be better in Game 3. How do they get better? Golf took a very unique turn today. The guys voice their frustrations about why Golf made an unforeseen merger. | Is DMac going through a midlife crisis? Coach Malone doubles down on his comments from Sunday. Chad Brown, filling in for Derek Wolfe, destroys Coach Malone for being the “it’s your fault” coach. Will Coach Malone ever accept blame? | MPJ may have revealed some valuable information. Did Chad like what was said? Why doesn’t Coach Malone like MPJ? | Multiple champions reign from Colorado right now. The guys discuss what that means.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with Chad Brown and DMac talking about Coach Malone showing out in the press conference lately. What does a nice road trip do for a team? The guys discuss why team bonding matters. Also, why is the community of Denver panicking? Our Denver 7 Broncos and Nuggets Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy discusses how coaches send messages during this time of the year. How should MPJ conduct himself? What should the Nuggets do in Game 3? Troy shows some love to his son for winning a national championship. | Is Coach Malone laying too hard into his team? What is the right amount of criticism? | Chad is beside himself about how much Coach Malone is telling on himself. Why is Coach Malone playing the “I told you so” game?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the Broncos OTA’s turning into Minicamp next week. Chad and DMac go through how Russell Wilson is getting back to himself. What will it take for that to take place during the 2023 season? | The guys respond to a texter for praising Coach Malone for being more open than most coaches. What type of coach is Coach Malone? Is Coach Malone lacking experience? | Chad weighs in on the no timeout by the Denver Nuggets to close Game 2. Who should’ve taken the last shot in Game 2 for Denver? | James Merilatt joins The Drive. James answers the question: who should’ve taken the last shot? James addresses the Coach Malone defenders! What’s more important: winning the quarter or winning the game?
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders why Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray go against the grain from Coach Malone. Will it come back to haunt them in the near future? Is Game 3 a must win for the Denver Nuggets? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake helps detail what’s going on with Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe! Does Denver have something up their sleeves for Game 3? How focused are the Nuggets after team dinners? Will DMac ever watch Golf again? Can Golf come back from this? | Where will Chad Brown be traveling this summer? Hot Take Tuesday has the text line on fire! | Will Petersen joins The Drive to give his take on the Golf merger!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the guys resetting their predictions! Will the Nuggets still win the series? Who cost the Nuggets the game the most? Was last night an effort issue? | Coach Malone doesn’t call a timeout at the end of the game. Should he be penalized? Who should’ve taken that shot? Will Jamal Murray ever give up the ball in late game possessions? | Coach Malone a message for certain players on the Nuggets. MPJ has another moment of uncertainty. What should Coach Malone do? How much blame does MPJ deserve? | Mat Smith and DMac are going through how the Nuggets can be better heading into Game 3. Did the Miami Heat see something worth exploiting?
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Hour 2 of The Drive tries to figure out did the Nuggets expose their plan that could cost them later down the road. The guys go through what Coach Kerr and Coach Spoelstra had to say about Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. With the Nuggets weathering so many storms, was it too little too late? The guys discuss who’s ready to step up moving forward for the Denver Nuggets. Should the Miami Heat just let Jokic go off to give themselves the best chance? | The guys have fun with he texters! Also, what’s next for Valerie Nichushkin? | What has been the Nuggets formula for success in the playoffs? How do they maintain it?
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Hour 3 of The Drive steps in with more bad news for the Denver Broncos. Why was another RB cut? DMac and Mat weigh in on CU’s potential move back to the Big-12 Conference. What's better for CU: Pac-12 or Big-12? | How much does attention to detail play a long-term effect on effort? | DMac and Mat have more fun with why CU needs to leave the Pac-12. Did Mat throw DMac off? | Are people hating on MPJ? Will MPJ ever get his shine? Why is DMac the MPJ defender? | The guys discuss what Coach Malone needs to do next.
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps Game 2 of the NBA Finals. How did Denver lose? Who has the better theory: DMac or Mat? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. How was the private media party? Jake talks about who Coach Malone threw shade at in the postgame. Jake details the Nuggets next few days. | “Are you alright” segment helped Nuggets Nation to get some things off their chest as everyone turns the page to Game 3. | Jake and Will join The Drive to breakdown who Coach Malone wanted to send a message to.
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Hour 1 of The Drive recaps an amazing Game 1 of the NBA Finals! Should Game 1 be graded on a curve? The Denver Nuggets are the topic of conversation but could Miami steal their thunder? What could Miami do to turn things around? Did DMac double down on a sweep? | Big O and DMac crackdown on the Nuggets for doing what they do best! Are the Nuggets ready to soar or was Game 1 a microcosm of the Altitude? | Our ESPN NBA Nuggets Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay says now is not the time to overhype the inevitable. The Nuggets need to take it one game at a time. Jay details how Miami could correct a few things and Denver needs to be prepared for what’s to come. Can Miami shoot better? Why does Denver take their foot off the gas? | Big O and DMac have fun with the national narrative being forced to change right now.
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with why Nikola Jokic didn’t shoot as much yesterday. Will he ever go on a scoring tangent? The guys get into the nerves of playing a game of such magnitude. How do athletes respond? The guys get into the importance of having the right pieces in place. What will Sean Payton be able to learn from the Nuggets success? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to talk about it. Can the Broncos turn things around? Could Sean Payton be done within the next 5 years? How will the Broncos season go? | The guys get into about why Shannon Sharpe has decided to leave FS1. What does this mean for his future? Will he go somewhere else in the meantime? Did the company choose Skip Bayless over Shannon? | Our 9 New Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about celebrity row at the Nuggets vs Heat Game1. What were the major takeaways from yesterday’s OTA practice. Mike details his conversation with Von Miller and how his convo about the Broncos could rub Bills Mafia the wrong way.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with why Russell Wilson takes his son Future to the game. Will Ciara get there in Game 2? DMac tells a story that compliments Russell Wilson bringing his son to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. | Big O talks about who performed at his wedding. How much did he spend? Why didn’t Boyz II Men perform? | Miami Heat savants recognizing the greatness of Jokic is delivered on The Drive. Can the Heat stop Nikola Jokic? | What is MPJ’s ceiling? What will it take for him to get there? Is MPJ a Star or Superstar? Do the Nuggets have 3 future HOF?
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with where are the Miami Heat mentally? Are their guys glued into the series yet? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about numbers that matter after Game 1. Also, the guys talk about the Nuggets size and how it will affect the Heat. What memories will stand out from Game 1? | The guys go through how off the mark ESPN was with Nikola Jokic. Should ESPN get used to talking about the Nuggets? | Will Petersen and the guys have fun about what's to come!
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Hour 1 of The Drive wonders could Jamal Murray take over in this series. The Crossover has a debate about what all this series could in tell. Should everyone be nervous about how much the Nuggets are being favored in this series? | Calls are being taken on The Drive. Can Big O and DMac solve everyone’s problems? How confident are the fans? | Sean Payton talks about how cohesive the Nuggets are and how impressive that it is. Big O follows up with how important that is for long term success within a championship team. The guys take more callers. | How do you build a dynasty? The guys carry over their convo from Segment 3.
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Hour 2 of The Drive opens with more Denver Nuggets sweep talk heading into Game 1! Big O and DMac try to reason with some of the fans but their enthusiasm is very high heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Does Nikola Jokic have any flaws in his game? Is there a legit way the Miami Heat can win this series? DMac goes off on Dan Patrick and his ratings take. | More callers come flooding in as they get hype for Game 1 of the NBA Finals! | Where does the confidence lie right now with Nuggets Nations? Should Big O be the next Rocky?
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about family lineage! DMac breaks down how the Walton’s and Kroenke’s are related. Who inspired Big O to get his degree? After Sean Payton’s response to the Nuggets leadership, how will he build the same culture with the Denver Broncos? | Jake Shapiro from Denversports.com sets the scene from Ball Arena. How are the fans feeling? How many Miami Heat fans are there? What can everyone expect tonight? | DMac kills everyone with truth about how it’s time for the Nuggets to be the hunters. | Rachel Vigil, Host of Coffee Break on Denversports.com, hops on The Drive! Rachel details the energy at Ball Arena. Will Nuggets Nations show up properly tonight? Who will be the X-Factor tonight?
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Hour 4 of The Drive goes out to Zach Bye at Ball Arena. How do you get into Ball Arena tonight? How does Nikola Jokic look so far? Some of the callers are so hyped as they head to Game 1 of The NBA Finals! Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what happened with Coach Malone and Coach Spoelstra! Did Jake get on ESPN while talking to the guy on The Drive? | Stugotz from The Dan Le Betard Show joined The Drive earlier this week and the guys replayed his amazing interview for a Miami Heat perspective. | Big O and DMac give you their final predictions heading in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat!
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Hour 1 of The Drive responds to the chatter of who will step up for the Nuggets other than Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. What’s the key to the Nuggets success heading into the NBA Finals? Will DMac ever get the credit he deserves? | Stugotz, Co-Host of The Dan Le Batard Show, joins The Drive. Stugotz tries to explain how the Miami Heat will beat the Denver Nuggets. Other than Jimmy Butler, who else will step up? Could Miami switch up their lineups every night to mess with the Nuggets? Stugotz and the guys have fun with how the Jokic vs Morris fight turned out long term. | What is the worst event to cover as a media member? What is the worst event to attend as a player? | The guys get you hyped for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about Nikola Jokic being the best Nuggets player! Was that ever in question? Big O and DMac have a conversation about being selfless. Why is being selfless so important in sports? Jamal Murray has shown up big, but can he continue his reign? Has Coach Malone forced his team to never talk bad about their opponents? | DMac has a funny story from Memorial Day. Did DMac wake up a neighborhood by accident? Big O describes why people are mentally checked out by 2:30pm every day. | Jimmy Butler had a lot to say today and the guys respond. Who was Jimmy Butler trying to fight when Morris and Jokic got into it?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the Broncos having a new kicker! Could any of their recent moves come back to haunt them? Will the new kicker force the Broncos offense to be more aggressive this season? What was Jimmy Butler’s relationship with DT like? | The guys clown Nick Wright for picking the Heat to win! | Big O and DMac go off on Sean Payton for being an anonymous donor to the ultimate cause. Are the Broncos falling to the wayside because of Sean Payton? | The guys go through what it’s like to wear a fresh fit at a game. Do you start the outfit with the shoes or the shirt first? Who will have the freshest fit?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with another discussion revolved around why the Nuggets are so even killed heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Why are the Miami Heat so hostile? Why are things not so intimate with the NBA Finals media sessions? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about how the process for the media is conducted at Ball Arena heading into the NBA Finals. What was it like covering the Miami Heat? | Skip Bayless has more silliness to spew about the Denver Nuggets. Why are most of the national media members predicting the Nuggets to win? The guys go through it. | What were the biggest takeaways from NBA Finals media day?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with The Crossover setting the scene for Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat! How lopsided will this be? DMac makes his claim early! | The guys get into Miami hosting Orlando Franklin on his dime. Will KJ be able to get to a game with Big O? How nice is it for the Nuggets to be at home? | Our ESPN NBA Nuggets Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay talks about how the two best teams are genuinely in the NBA Finals. Jay breaks down how the Heat’s 2-3 Zone may slow down the Denver Nuggets. How bad was last night’s game? | Big O and DMac discuss Nuggets Nation getting ramped up for Game 1.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Coach Malone saying their greatest challenge is ahead, not behind. The guys get into why Miami may or may not be a challenge for the Denver Nuggets. Is Nikola Jokic mentally ready to be an NBA Champion? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about how motivated Nikola Jokic is compared to other top players in the NBA. Could Jokic retire after his contract is up? Should the Kroenke’s pay higher into the luxury tax to keep the team together? Troy talks about his son in the NAIA Baseball Championship! | Will the Nuggets be able to get the ball to Jokic? Are the Miami Heat too Jimmy Butler dependent? | Will anyone pick against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals? How long will it take the Denver Nuggets to knock off the rust?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with how to get over on the Broncos at Thursday’s media session. Who will Russell Wilson take to the game on Thursday? Who should he take? | Where will Ciara be for Game 1 of the NBA Finals? PFF released their top 32 QB’s heading into the 2023 NFL season. Where does Russ rank? Is Russ ranked too low? | Coach Malone and AG set the tone on Hot Take Tuesday! | James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about how important this championship is for the Denver Nuggets and the history of Denver Sports. Who’s most expendable right now? Is the core four locked in? James and the guys get into why the pain runs deep for Nuggets Nation. Do the Heat have any advantages in this series?
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Hour 4 carries over from Hour 3 with the conversation of why the beginning of the end is near for Nikola Jokic. Should Jokic care for anything other than an NBA Championship? What can the Nuggets do with Jokic being so championship only driven? Could that cost them later down the road? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive live in studio. Jake talks about what the vibe was like at Tuesday’s media day. How receptive will the Nuggets be to the ESPN Narrative that’s rolling in town? Has too much been made of the ECF going to 7 games? | DMac snaps on a listener who compares his Avs playoff take to his Nuggets take for how they will finish. Did Stephen A. cross the line with his most recent take about the Denver Nuggets? | Can Bam Adebayo stop Nikola Jokic?
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for D Mac and Derek on Memorial Day. There is a game 7 tonight that determines who the Nuggets will face in the NBA finals. Does it even matter who wins this game? This Broncos offseason is different than the past. How do the guys feel about how tight lipped everything is at Broncos camp?
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for D Mac and Derek on Memorial Day. In hour 3 Your Boy Q joins the guys to talk about everything happening in Vegas. Should Broncos fans feel bitter? Wilson looks different this camp but does it even matter to Knowshon?
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for D Mac and Derek on Memorial Day. In hour 4 the guys continue with the Wilson talk. Can he keep up what seems to be working in the offseason? Tony Jones joins the show to talk about what the Nuggets can do regardless of who they face in the finals. The Broncos say goodbye to their longest tenured player. Did the Broncos mess this one up?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the guys talking about the Nuggets ramping up for Game 1 of the NBA Finals! Derek and DMac talk about what took place down at Ball Arena. Who will win the ECF, Boston or Miami? | The Denver Nuggets had a lot to say to open their press conference week. Jamal Murray compared hockey to NBA defense. The guys go through the mindset of going all in. | Coach Malone talks about what the Nuggets need to do to be successful. Did Coach Malone take another dig at the LA Lakers? | Cecil Lammey joins The Drive to discuss his Brandon McManus theory. Did Brandon get cut because Sean doesn’t like his style?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with Coach Malone making fun of the LA Lakers. Derek and DMac go down the worm hole of Broncos training camp stories. Who’s responsible for the official No Fly Zone? The guys go through some of Derek’s plans in Hawaii. Will Derek survive with his kids? | DMac goes on a rant about Colorado Baseball. There’s a guy coming up who deserves a shot and DMac makes a case for him. Will he be the next Kyle Freeland? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about how Russell Wilson has gotten into great shape! Mike and the guys discuss how this could help Russ this season. Could the changes made this offseason help or hurt Russ? Mike talks about why Brandon McManus was let go.
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Hour 3 of The Drive discusses why DeAndre Hopkins got released from the Arizona Cardinals. Where will DeAndre Hopkins end up? Could Hopkins go to Kansas City? Could Patrick Mahomes become the greatest QB of All-Time? | The guys go through some fun stories to close the week! | What is the best Chris Farley movie? The guys talk about comedians who play in movies. What is the best Adam Sandler movie? What is the best golf movie? | What is the best football movie that has come out recently? What is the funniest football movie?
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders why the Nuggets narrative is do they deserve the attention? The guys also discuss how impactful a father’s guidance can be. DMac goes off on coaches who refuse to do right by kids who need an opportunity. The guys go through why the Boston Celtics are done. | Is Jerry Maguire a football movie? The guys go through what’s going on with how agents treat their clients. Why did Derek fire his agent? | Derek and DMac discuss what’s next for Derek after his extended vacation. DMac grills everyone about taking kids on vacation.
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about the Thursday OTA’s and how things have changed with the Denver Broncos. The reporting on everything days are over. DMac details how Russ looked and what all the Broncos got into today. How serious is Sean Payton? | The guys discuss Sean Payton and how the roster looks different. Also, a lot of injured players are back and DMac and Cecil discuss who and what all took place. How was 7 on 7? | DMac and Cecil go through special teams and how things have changed. Why was Brandon McManus let go? What will they do with the money that’s freed up from his release? | Are the Broncos a good team? Does popularity equal success?
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Hour 2 of The Drive addresses all the changes that took place with the Denver Broncos today. Could there be too much control being had with the Denver Broncos? Sean Payton is shutting down twitter, so how will the media document the Broncos offseason journey? Sean addresses why Brandon McManus was released. | Derek and DMac go back and forth about why DMac is so scared. Will things change with the Denver Broncos and media moving forward? | Bob Iback joins The Drive to discuss some Nuggets memorabilia.
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with Russell Wilson not taking the bait about his weight loss. Russell Wilson goes in on how the new O-Line is ready for action this season. Will the guys ever let go of how O-Lineman have an interesting journey in life? | What did Derek leave behind at the movies last night? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy opens up about practice and how things are changing before our very eyes. What were the top observations from the Denver Broncos OTA practice? DMac has a funny Adam Gase story. | The guys get into why the Nuggets keep getting hit with a bat about not being a talking point. Will they ever get their respect? | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive live in studio. Will Derek’s family run out of gas on their way back to Denver?
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with how Sean Payton is laying the foundation. How effective will it be? Russell Wilson looks ready for the season, but will he truly be ready? Derek takes everyone into the locker room and discuss how the guys will win 12 games under the new regime. Mase and the guys talk about bonding during the misery. Will the Broncos have field day this year? | Gilbert Arenas, former Washington Wizards star PG, joins JJ Redick on his podcast. Gilbert says some unbelievable stuff about Nikola Jokic. Derek goes off! Mike Greenburg doubles down on his takes but does it highlight the ultimate issue in this country? | Will the Boston Celtics make the comeback from down 3-0? Derek talks about the movie last night with his daughter.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with whether Stoke could be the 4th guy with Barkley, Manning, and Payton on the green. Zach and the guys go through the ECF and WCF. Will Miami pull it out or will Boston do the unbelievable? | Should Carmelo Anthony have his jersey retired? What’s the criteria for having Carmelo welcomed back in Denver? Can the Nuggets afford to have two #15’s in the raptors? | Who else would be qualified to be retired with the Denver Nuggets? DMac makes a case for why Carmelo is a top 5 Nuggets player All-Time. | The guys compare Melo and the Broncos to show how things can change so fast! How does Derek feel about Brandon McManus being released?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with how JJ Redick went after Stephen A. Smith. The guys get into how locker room trash talk is different. The guys talk about their first ever fight growing up. When should a guy every pull the “you didn’t play” card? Will JJ and Stephen A. get back on track? Did Molly Qerim stop something special from happening on First Take? | The guys give their Tina Turner tributes. The Broncos are looking for a new kicker. The guys take one kicker who tried out and reminded everyone why the Broncos can’t do it. | Charles Barkley sticks up for the Denver Nuggets again. Who will be the 4th guy with Barkley, Manning, and Payton on the golf course? Could Derek make an appearance?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the Broncos making moves. What does this mean for OTA’s? Russell Wilson has been replaced in Seattle. So now who’s the best QB in Seahawks history? | The guys give another tribute to Tina Turner. What will Russell Wilson look like tomorrow? | Will Patrick Mahomes scrap his old deal for less money? The guys go through why Travis Kelce has become a superstar. Which QB will get paid next? Will the Broncos get Justin Herbert? | The guys talk about Russell Wilson’s current contract compared to Patrick Mahomes’ future contract. The guys take another trip down memory lane with the Denver Broncos.
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Hour 4 of The Drive lays down the law with how the Boston Celtics may come back. Can Derek and the guys go between their legs on the nerf hoop? Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what’s next for the Denver Nuggets. Jake and the guys got through how the Boston Celtics could come back from a 3-0 deficit. How many road teams were able to complete the 4-0 sweep? Did Jamal Murray offend Carmelo Anthony? The guys go through some old Disney movies. | What show gave the guys their worst nightmares growing up? Derek and DMac take everyone through some scary dog movies. | Are the LV Golden Knights reminding everyone that the Avs weren’t as close as we wanted to believe? Will DMac get lucky tonight?
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DMac and Derek dive right into the Nuggets’ first Finals berth ever and all of the disrespect they’ve dealt with throughout their entire run. They take a look at who the Nuggets might be facing off against starting un June and what this means for the Nuggets for the near future. Denver Sports’ Senior Editor, James Merilatt, sits in to talk about the Nuggets. He tells us about his experience with Game 4 and he changes his tune about Michael Malone. They all wonder if this season is a disappointment if the Nuggets fall short of the title.
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DMac and Derek talk about Football at Four, specifically the surprise cut of Brandon McManus. They get tongue tied by his heir apparent’s name before Derek reflects on his old teammate. They hear some on the mark analysis from JJ Reddick through all the Lakers leading news and they hear from the Joker himself after the game. The guys heap praise on the sterling effort of Michael Malone throughout this playoff run, hearing what the Coach had to say after completing the sweep. They close out the hour with our Senior Broncos Writer, Andrew Mason, to talk about the weather and then the shocking release of Brandon McManus.
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DMac and Derek open the second hour with the big story of the day: The Nuggets sweeping the Lakers to reach their first ever Finals. They are joined by Jake Shapiro from Denver Sports, who tells us a story of The Joker putting in the work after sweeping the Lakers and looks ahead to the Finals. They hear from LeBron after the sweep and debate whether LeBron is actually going to retire. They discuss the price of admission for the Finals to see the Nuggets and DMac regales us with his treasured memories of Denver championships past.
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DMac and Derek bask in the warm glow of the Nuggets sweep over the Lakers to go to the Finals. They debate whether Lebron is considering retirement after getting swept before diving into the timing of Carmelo Anthony’s retirement. They listen to what the talking heads had to say about each team’s performances before breaking down Game 4. They cover the end of an era with the surprise cut of Brandon McManus, the final player left from Super Bowl 50, why did they cut him? Who’s gonna replace him? They close out the hour with out Denver7 Broncos Insider, Troy Renck, to get some insight into Brandon McManus’ surprise cut and his feelings on the Nuggets’ Finals berth.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with how the Denver Nuggets own the LA Lakers in the WCF! Carmelo Anthony retired today! How will he be remembered in Denver? How will the Denver Nuggets honor Carmelo? Why did Carmelo choose today to officially retire? | The Denver Nuggets survived the Lakers and their antics in Game 3 to take a 3-0 lead! Do the Lakers have anything left? Will the Nuggets get the sweep tonight? | DMac takes Denver down memory lane with a former Denver Sports Host who praises Jokic. Jokic brothers vs Jack Nicholson? | Will MPJ have a better career than Carmelo Anthony? Can MPJ get back on track in Game 4?
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Hour 2 of The Drive can’t believe what in the world is going on with the Denver Nuggets! Derek and DMac argue about MPJ being a future HOF! DMac lays out a case for him. Derek isn’t sold at all. The guys argue about running challenges and who could win in a marathon. Could this be it for LeBron and his deep run in the playoffs? Is LeBron better than Jamal Murray right now? | DMac talks about the LIV Golf Tour colliding with the PGA Tour. What was the best feel-good story from the PGA Championship? The guys get into what the NFL emergency QB rule that is now in effect. Derek makes a case for the O-Line and D-Line needing more depth. | Derek and DMac get into why Bones Hyland is still talking about the Denver Nuggets. Was Bones being traded the best thing for The Denver Nuggets?
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Hour 3 of The Drive is frustrated with Super Bowl 60 and where it’s located. Derek and DMac talk about Super Bowl 50 and how things went down there. How bad was the wreck? | The guys go through why the headlines continue to be built around the LA Lakers nationally. Will 2023 be a disaster for the Broncos is they go 9-8? | Where will LeBron go tonight when they lose Game 4? Will he go West or East? Is LeBron scheduled for surgery? | Derek and DMac recap what was an amazing Game 3.
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets you set for Game 4 of the Nuggets vs Lakers WCF. The guys are absolutely floored by Max Kellerman’s NBA Finals take about what matters most to the national audience! Will the Nuggets/Heat be a good NBA Finals matchup? Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about how the Lakers continue their "being in good spirits" mantra. Jake takes us behind the scenes into the mindset of the Denver Nuggets. Should the Nuggets sweep tonight? | The guys go through where Derek will be in the next few weeks. Will the Lakers get Kyrie Irving this offseason? | Where will the scoring come from for the Nuggets tonight? Who will need to be the hero?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with what in the world happened in Game 2 of the Lakers vs Nuggets series. The guys go through how the Nuggets were able to come back to go up 2-0 in the WCF. How did the Nuggets survive what was supposed to be a “Lakers win?” | Jamal Murray was on fire in the 4th quarter and the guys discuss how he got to that place. What does it say about the Nuggets ability to never give up? Can Christian Braun bounce back or are the lights too bright? | Our ESPN NBA Nuggets Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay calls out Derek over Jamal Murray! Did the Nuggets finally prove the doubters wrong? Jay takes everyone inside the mind of a professional basketball player and how you must keep going. How is AG doing on LeBron so far? Jay talks about Russell vs Brown and how Bruce is in his head. | Derek and DMac go through some of the top media headlines about the Nuggets from Friday.
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about why having a chip on your shoulder is important. Derek and DMac discuss why the Nuggets aren’t giving up an inch to media anymore. Coach Malone went off and the guys respond to his comments. Derek talks about how the Broncos had the same mentality of embarrassing the noise and letting their play do the talking. The guys go through why Jokic continues to get overlooked. | Why is Nikola Jokic being talked about as “not in shape?” How is Coach Malone being perceived right now? Are the national media members being exposed? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about Jim Brown and his career as a football player. Why did Jim Brown walk away from football? Derek and Mike talk about what all stuck out at Rookie Minicamp last Saturday. Where could the new Broncos Training Facility be?
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Hour 3 of The Drive gets you set for Broncos OTA’s! What will it look like? What should the Rookies do to help ingratiate themselves with the Vets? Derek has some advice. | Coach Malone continues his media tour! The guys respond to how the perception is right now. | The guys get into how the narrative is changing but is it for the good? Will the Lakers get their whistle in Game 3? | What type of win fits the Nuggets more: Game 1 or Game 2? Derek details his time speaking to the kids on yesterday! Did he have any trouble with he kids?
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with how the Nuggets need to put the hammer down in Game 3. Will the odds from everything leading into Game 3 allow the Nuggets to slam the door shut? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about how the Lakers let their time in Denver get away from them. Where do both teams go from here? What are the keys to the rest of this series? Jay Williams had something to say to Derek Wolfe and we bring you a replay of the conversation. | Derek and DMac go through some UFC history as Connor McGregor’s documentary is out. Derek coaches DMac up on what’s next in the UFC. | Derek and DMac go through their final predictions for Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the national narrative that grew again with Lisa Salters comments! Why is the national media so behind on Jokic? What’s going on with the rain in Denver? | Big O sits in for Derek Wolfe and he talks about some bad weather moments he has endured. Big O goes off on the national media being so lethargic towards the greatness of Nikola Jokic. | Big O and DMac talk about the Nuggets in-arena shirts that are given away. Are the Nuggets getting it right with their push to get the fans more involved? Why do NBA games feel so impressionistic? Do the Nuggets have a rivalry with the Lakers right now? How can AG have an impact on Offense? | What will Coach Sean Payton’s preseason plan look like? How will the communication be relayed for all 53 players heading into the regular season?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with how the national media is out of line for not knowing more about Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Will Nikola Jokic ever get the respect he deserves? Was Bruce Brown out of line for his comments about D’Angelo Russell? Jorge Sedano of ESPN LA joins The Drive! Jorge has some fun with how far DIA is from Ball Arena! Jorge explains how the Lakers went from a mess to a championship contender this season. Jorge goes through what adjustments the Lakers will look to make tonight vs Jokic. How should the Nuggets exploit the AD and Rui defensive strategy? What’s going on with D’Angelo Russell? Does Jokic care about being compared to LeBron James? | Big O apologizes to KJ for not bringing him to the game tonight. Will Big O ever make it up? | What’s wrong with the ESPN national pundits? Could ESPN be setting their guys up for failure? MPJ clears up what Coach Malone talked about after Game 1. What does his sacrifice mean for the Nuggets?
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Hour 3 of The Drive describes the future of the QB position in the 2023 season according to Danny O of ESPN. What category does Russell Wilson fit in heading into the season? Could Russ move to Tier 1 at any point this season? What went wrong in SB 48? | Did Lisa Salters speak out of turn or is it apart of a bigger issue? Will the national media ever care about the Denver Nuggets? Will the Nuggets ever become a favorable watch to the national audience? | DMac kills everyone with truth about why everyone needs to slow their roll about the Nuggets being figured out! Big O talks about the teachable moments from Game 1. | Will KJ ever get to a game with Big O? Coach Malone has something to say, and he made it very clear in his pregame press conference. Big O and DMac respond!
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes in hot as the narrative continues to be skewed. Will this series force everyone to pay more attention to the Denver Nuggets? Which team will have the most poise tonight? Will Nathan MacKinnon make the first shot tonight? Jake Shapiro joins The Drive from Ball Arena. Jake talks about what Coach Malone had to say about the new narrative around Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. How do you stop Nikola Jokic? Will tonight’s game drain the Lakers moving forward? Should the Nuggets blitz LeBron James? The Drive gives their score predictions for Game 2 of Lakers vs Nuggets WCF? | Why is Nik Bonitto stirring the pot by rooting for the Lakers? The guys talk about players in town being fans of other teams. Is it offensive? | Big O and DMac talk about the most recent upgrades to the Denver Broncos stadium. Will the Broncos get a new covering over the stadium? When will the Broncos get a new stadium?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with a great expression of gratitude towards the Denver Nuggets for their Game 1 win vs the Los Angeles Lakers! Zach, Derek, and DMac have fun with what some of the moments from last night’s game. DMac talks about the vibe at Ball Arena today. | Derek and DMac discuss how the Nuggets got the win. What should be made of AD vs Jokic? Did the Nuggets step up or did the Lakers blow it? | A special guest will join The Drive and DMac details why. Why are the Lakers broadcast crying about stats? Are the Lakers mentally weak? | Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Arnold Schawrzenegger, joins The Drive! Patrick talks about how he got the invite to the Nuggets vs Lakers game. What was it like to be there? Patrick goes through what happened with his interaction with Ball Arena Security. Was Patrick in the right? Will Patrick be back at Ball Arena?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with a huge hoorah for the Nuggets holding on for the Game 1 win vs the LA Lakers. How did the Nuggets pull out the win? Is the national narrative shifting now? Derek and DMac go through the comparison of LeBron vs Nikola? Is Jokic better than LeBron right now? Why is Russell Wilson enjoying the courtside life right now? | Did humidity affect the outcome of the WCF Game 1 or just the floor conditions? Derek and DMac go through the process of how the ice can melt and be redone. Has politics taken over how the new stadium could be built for the Broncos? | Rockies keep rolling! Derek recaps his time in Oregon from Tuesday. Why did carry a rock up a mountain? Is Derek training for something? How confident is Derek in his hunting buddy during this trip?
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders will the NFL ever move to a lottery system? Derek and DMac use the NBA to explain why it must happen moving forward to prevent tanking! How should a NFL Draft Lottery look? | Will this playoff run impact next years MVP Vote? Why should the playoffs impact a regular season award? | Drew Sanders, Rookie ILB for the Denver Broncos, signs his rookie contract. Why is Derek not happy about it? | Nikola Jokic has fun with the LeBron comparison. Is Jokic operating on this level to surpass all standards of what greatness looks like? Derek talks about why getting an education is important but is college the route?
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Hour 4 of The Drive has a huge debate about how nervous they got during the 4th quarter surge by the Lakers. Have the Nuggets been tested this postseason? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the Lakers potential newfound magic in guarding Nikola Jokic. Jokic is averaging a triple double so where are the Nuggets weakness right now? Which team has the better bench? Patrick Schwarzenegger joined The Drive on Wednesday. A snippet of the interview is replayed, and the guys react to his story from Game 1. | How did MPJ do last night? Where are the Lakers role players right now? | Who wins tonight in the NBA ECF: Miami or Boston?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with how the Nuggets will set the tone in Game 1. The Lakers always start hot but how do the Nuggets slow down the Lakers tonight? Who are the best players, in order, in this WCF series? | The guys talk about what to expect from the Denver Nuggets tonight. Who will this game be most dependent upon for the Nuggets? DMac and Mat takes everyone back to 1979. | DMac and Mat go through what the major keys to Game 1 and 2 will be for the Nuggets! Who guards LeBron James? 1985 was an okay year and the guys explain why. | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about how the Nuggets will win Game 1 tonight. Who will the Lakers key in on tonight other than Nikola Jokic? Who should be the ultimate X-Factor? Who has the better set of role players?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with the difference between respecting someone and fearing someone! Could fear create extra pressure? Coach Malone talks about pressure and how the Nuggets will respond. Are the LA Lakers a team or a collection of players? Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake goes through how the Nuggets practice compared to the Lakers. Is home court real? Can the Lakers afford to have Anthony Davis guard Nikola Jokic the entire game? Will the Lakers run a zone defense against Jokic? How could the Lakers beat the Nuggets in this series? | Why do people get killed for having multiple favorite teams in other places? Did caller 4 get the win on the first try? What do Martha Stewart and Sean Payton have in common? | 2008 was quite the year for the Nuggets! How did the Nuggets recover after going down early to the Denver Nuggets in 2008? DMac and Mat continue their coverage of memory lane between the Nuggets and Lakers from over the years!
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Hour 3 of The Drive steams in with CU Buffs news. LSU stole a recruit from CU and the guys talk about the Big Noon Kickoff. Why did Ben DiNucci make the roster? Could Ben vs Jarrett be a thing at the QB position during Training Camp? | Do the Lakers look like a team to beat right now? 2009 was one of the toughest years in Nuggets History! Have the Nuggets organization recovered? | What will the Nuggets need to do to neutralize the Lakers? Is it all on MPJ and Jamal Murray? Who needs to have a bigger series: MPJ or Jamal? | James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about how this series is the biggest series in Coach Malone’s career. What does he need to do to deliver? Should the Nuggets look to stop LeBron James or AD? How long will it take the Nuggets to finish up this series?
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Hour 4 of The Drive fires it up with Game 1 of Nuggets vs Lakers tonight! What’s the temperature in the room? Also, the guys go through how nervous everyone should be. Can the Nuggets afford to forget everything that has led them to this moment? Jake Shapiro details what’s going on at Ball Arena! How will the Lakers look to defend Nikola Jokic tonight? Could DeAndre Jordan see the court? Who will stop Jamal Murray when he gets it going? | DMac and Mat go through the Nuggets success with MPJ holding down his spot as the 3! 2020 for the Nuggets is right up there with the 2009 WCF for the Nuggets. The guys explain why. | Will Petersen joins The Drive to go through who wins Game 1 of the WCF and why. Will this game be closer than expected?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts by setting the scene with Lakers vs Nuggets in the WCF! DMac talks about what it was like seeing LeBron James at the arena. | The Denver Broncos Rookie Minicamp took place this weekend. The guys go through the media being star struck by Derek Wolfe’s appearance. Derek details his conversation with Broncos CEO/Owner Greg Penner. | The guys explain why things felt so different this weekend compared to last year! Did Derek get the inside scoop from Courtland Sutton over the weekend? | Derek goes off on Ja Morant for his actions from over the weekend. How long should his suspension be?
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Hour 2 of The Drive recaps the Denver Broncos Rookie Minicamp. What were the main takeaways? Sean Payton has changed the culture and the guys talk about how this weekend set the tone for what's to come. Will Javonte Williams be back by training camp? Who was the most impressive rookie? Did Payton take “anonymous donors” to a new level? | Joel Embiid threw his teammates under the bus and Derek has had enough. When will Joel stop talking and just win? | Stephen A. applauds Jokic for being focused on winning. Is this the Nuggets year to win it all? Do the Nuggets have what it takes? Will the Avs talk about Valeri Nichushkin again?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with the CU Buffs announcement about being the Big Noon Kickoff Game Week 1 of the season! Jamal Murray is still sick. Will it he be better by tomorrow in Game 1 vs the LA Lakers? Derek gives his top moments from Rookie Minicamp! | Ben DiNucci was the butt of the jokes on Saturday. What does it say about Sean Payton and the atmosphere he’s created in the building? | Derek has some fun with his Rookie Minicamp stories. Who did he come across? Did Derek know from the beginning he’d be great? | The Rockies vs Phillies took an awkward turn this weekend. Derek and DMac react to Bryce Harper overreacting. DMac talks about KAT paying respect to Nikola Jokic.
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with how fragile Anthony Davis is! Why is he so fragile? The guys go through why being regular in the tummy helps your bowels in the long run! Can the Lakers learn from that conversation? Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what it was like hanging out with LeBron James today. Jake details the James and Malone connection from their Cleveland days. Could the Lakers be in trouble if AD ever gets injured? Are the Lakers too divided to win a championship? | Will Petersen joins The Drive to pinch hit! DMac and Will talk about the expansion of the Broncos Fieldhouse. Will the Broncos rebuild or retool their training facility? | Could the media be reading too much into the Lakers practice today?
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The Nuggets are advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Is this team still being disrespected? Jay Williams joins the guys to talk all things NBA and who the Nuggets could face in the next round. The schedule for the Broncos is official. What do the guys like and what do they find confusing?
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In Hour 2 things kick off with the Big Story of the Day. The Nuggets dominated the Suns in game 6. Was this their hardest matchup? With the release of the Broncos schedule Mike Klis joins the guys to talk about who we will and won't see at the camp this weekend.
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In hour 3 Football at 4 gets us going and which games are we looking at that could be a trap? The Broncos are projected to win 8.1 games are the guys picks over or under these projections?
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In hour 4 the 5 o'clock whistle brings you a Nuggets recap. Jake Shapiro joins Dmac to wrap up the hour. Do the guys care if you jump on the bandwagon now? What's different about this years team?
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In hour 1 the guys start off with some predictions for tonight. The NFL schedule is slowly leaking out. Does it look like things are in the Broncos favor? Whats the key to the Nuggets game tonight?
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In hour 2 Jake Shapiro joins the guys to talk about the health of the Nuggets heading into game 6 against the Suns in Phoenix. The big story of the day. What new happens with the Broncos schedule one of the guys really likes how things are playing out.
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The guys start things with football at 4. There was controversy in the NBA voting as one voter made an apology today. DMAC kills you with truth.
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In hour 4 as the News comes out today the Suns will be down another player is this game a lock for the Nuggets? Andrew Mason joins the guys and adds another game to the growing list. The James and Will join the guys to discuss game 6 vs the Suns and the Broncos schedule.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with a discussion about how the Nuggets executed the perfect gameplan to beat the Phoenix Suns. How did Nikola Jokic conduct himself? How did Denver slow down the Suns? What does it say that Bruce Brown found his groove again? | Orlando Franklin and DMac go through the Nuggets blowout win! What caused the Nuggets to finally take off? What should be made of the Durant vs Brown moment? | The guys go through all the celebs who were at the Nuggets vs Suns game. What should be made of certain celebrity pairings last night? Are Russ and Sean Payton becoming best friends? | Big O talks about his friend Gabriel Landeskog being out for another season. What does this mean for his future? Mentally, how is Gabe holding up?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets the scene for what was one of the most unforgettable nights in the history of Ball Arena. What should be made of all the drama from Game 5? How did the Nuggets get it going? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the top stories after Game 5. What should the Nuggets look to do get the win in Game 6? Will Matt Ishbia, KD, and Monty Williams be okay moving forward? The Broncos took over Denversports.com and Jake explains why. | The storms go through the Denver surrounding area and The Drive keeps everyone up to date. | Big O talks about his time at Miami where he survived a hurricane. What’s the latest on the storms and how close are they?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the latest on the Broncos! What should be the lead stories heading into rookie minicamp? Will Lloyd Cushenberry lose his job at Center? | According to PFF, the Broncos aren’t a top 10 team in the AFC. The guys go through why that’s the case and what their record will be. Are the Broncos prepared for how hard things will be this season? | The guys talks about Russell Wilson and Sean Payton sitting courtside. What does it say? Does this set the tone for what’s to come? | The Denver Nuggets are off and rolling after Game 5! Who wins Game 6?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about how the Nuggets pulled out the win! Can the Nuggets carry it on the road? The guys go through why this win was so important for the Nuggets heading into Game 6. Did Matt Ishbia cross the line last night? Should Coach Malone make one more adjustment for Game 6? | The guys go through what’s taking place with Russell Wilson and Sean Payton. Will Payton ever switch seats with his wife? Is Sean Payton truly the perfect coach for Russell Wilson? | Will Petersen recaps what was a crazy night at Ball Arena! What’s the motto from Game 5 of Nuggets vs Suns?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with what the Nuggets gameplan should be. Will the Nuggets be able to slow down Booker and Durant tonight? Who will be the X-Factor for the Denver Nuggets tonight? Should Peyton Watson have a crack at Kevin Durant tonight? | Matt Ishbia needs to pay his debts tonight! What should he do? Should there be a change in the NBA? | Derek and DMac have had enough with Drew for his Suns antics! Will the guys ever forgive Drew? Is Drew giving Colorado Natives a bad name? How did Rooftop Richie get to Michigan State? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Were the guys expecting Kareem Jackson back? Troy talks about the keys things to look for heading into Rookie Mini Camp! What prototypes should everyone be looking for? What should the draft picks look to be in year 1? Troy’s Keys to the Game heading into Game 5 for Nuggets vs Suns has one outlier!
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Hour 2 of The Drive get into the Gabriel Landeskog news from today. Gabe talks about his injury and not contemplating retirement. Has there ever been a player of his magnitude with this injury? Derek talks about the risk of playing sports at the highest level. Derek discusses the injuries that almost cost him everything. What’s the worst part of being injured? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake gets into what’s the latest heading into Game 5. Will Peyton Watson play? Could this be Coach Malone’s last game at Ball Arena if he loses? How do the Nuggets slow down Devin Booker? | Derek is fed up with guys who make excuses for how far they didn’t go in their sports careers. Should people keep drinking milk? | Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland was with Gabe to answer questions. Did Chris properly support Valeri Nichushkin? Will Val be back? How does he apologize for something like this?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about whether Derek and DMac will tag team Rookie Minicamp this weekend. If Derek goes, will he be a media member? What will be the best thing about Rookie Minicamp with the media back at camp? | Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will gives more insight into what’s going on with Gabe after his press conference from earlier on Tuesday. The guys go into what this means for his future. Is this his best shot to get back on the ice? What will the organization do about Val? | Hot Take Tuesday is brought to you by Papa Murphy’s! | James Merilatt joins The Drive. James and the guys get into how Coach Malone can step up and make a difference tonight. What’s the difference between Coach Malone and the other top coaches in the NBA? Should Reggie Jackson have more of a role tonight? What should happen to Matt Ishbia tonight?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the tone for Game 5 between the Nuggets vs the Suns! Are the guys ready to accept the fate of the series after tonight? Dan Bickley from Arizona Sports joins The Drive. Dan lays into how the Jokic vs Ishbia saga has been portrayed. Are Suns fans entitled? Why do Suns fans want Jokic to be suspended so bad? What will happen for the Suns in Game 5? Will they pull out the win? Did Derek piss off our guest? Why is the Matt Ishbia story so huge? | Derek keeps going off on why the Airport is so crazy. Will he boycott DIA one day? Derek talks about his 4-Wheeler times in Colorado. | Does Derek have a long lost sister? The guys try to guess her name!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the initial reaction to Matt Ishbia vs Nikola Jokic during Game 4 of the Nuggets vs Suns series. Who was in the wrong? Derek and DMac are back! Derek talks about his amazing time in Las Vegas! Who all did Derek run into? Any former Broncos? | The guys go through why Drew believes Nikola Jokic will be suspended! What cause does Jokic have to be suspended? Will Matt Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns, be punished? | Drew vs the RamosLaw.com Textline is off and rolling! Did Drew get himself suspended with his comments? | What’s next for Nikola Jokic? Will the Nuggets get things back on track? The Broncos resign a former starter. Is it proof that Sean Payton is running things with the Broncos?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with a recap of a serious Game 4 between the Nuggets and Suns that took a drastic turn! What are the guys initial reaction to Jokic vs Ishbia? Breaking News comes from Woj of ESPN and it’s the best possible news for the Denver Nuggets! Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake has more on the latest breaking news. The guys go through some of the craziest moments from Game 4 of the series. What’s next for Nikola Jokic? The guys discuss how worried should everyone be right now. | The guys go through why Matt Ishbia should pay Jokic’s fine! Will it happen? What’s next for Matt Ishbia? Is Derek getting screwed by the NFL again? | Who’s more famous: Taylor Swift or Beyonce? The guys go through why Taylor is the most famous female artist in the world. Rooftop Richie shoots his shot! Does Rooftop have a chance?
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Hour 3 of The Drive welcomes back Kareem Jackson! What will having K-Jax back mean? The guys go through why everything feels so coach driven. Is that a good thing or bad thing? | The Broncos schedule release is coming later this week. Should Broncos Country be excited? Does it matter? Could the Nuggets win in 7 Games if they lose on Tuesday? | Nikola Jokic had enough of the media on Sunday Night. Did one media member go too far? DMac goes off on the media asking silly questions. | DMac gets more info on who the media member was who asked Jokic the silly question. Derek and DMac have a great conversation about why Matt Ishbia and other owners need to be checked for their behavior. Will Nuggets Nation show up in Game 5?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with do the fans still believe. The guys go through some serious moments of reprieve about how to stop Devin Booker. Vince Marotta from Arizona Sports joins The Drive. Vince takes a victory lap. Vince and the guys get into why Matt Ishbia wasn’t tossed. Vince details the greatness of Devin Booker and his journey to stardom. Are the Suns better without CP3? Is Landale better than Ayton? | Derek had a blast in Las Vegas! He details the highlights of what he saw and experienced! The guys give tips on how to survive Las Vegas. What are the best parts about Vegas? Should Derek find a way to get to Game 5? | Will Petersen joins The Drive! Will has some fun with Matt Ishbia being public enemy #1.
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with another situation of what holes are left to be filled on the Broncos roster. The guys then transition to why the Phoenix Suns are favored tonight vs Denver. Can the Nuggets overcome the odds to pull out the win tonight? Who steps up? | Zach Bye fills in for DMac as the guys discuss how many primetime games the Broncos may get this season. Did last year put them over or under 3 primetime games? | How can the Suns win? Zach and the guys go through how this could happen and what would have to go wrong for the Nuggets for this to happen. Are the sportsbooks tipping their hand by picking the Suns to win tonight? | Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay Williams talks about the magnitude of this game for Phoenix. How much pressure is Deandre Ayton? How will the Nuggets stop Ayton’s aggressiveness tonight? How will the Suns make up the loss of CP3? Is the narrative starting to shift on the Denver Nuggets nationally?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with the Suns vs Nuggets Game 3! Before that, Derek Wolfe and Zach Bye discuss their first ever interaction! Derek gives his gut reaction to how the Suns will respond tonight vs the Nuggets. Charles Barkley joined Schlereth and Evans this morning and The Drive replays a portion of the interview! Could Jokic be setting up for 2-3 NBA Titles? | Derek talks about Rookie Minicamp and what the expectations are. How far away does it feel? How many mind games are played on rookies? Derek talks about his journey to stardom on the depth chart as a rookie. | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about the biggest holes left on the Broncos. How much work does the defense need? What’s the plan for the Broncos RB room? Will Javonte Williams be ready by the beginning of the season? What are the concerns of rookie WR Marvin Mims? Could the media be back in action next week at practice?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about the Broncos schedule that will be officially released next week. Derek emphasizes the best time to play the Chiefs. How do the Broncos stop the bleeding this season? The guys go through who the Broncos will play next season and predict the W-L record! | Jake Shapiro joins The Drive to discuss what’s next for Valeri Nichushkin. Will the Seattle Police ever find the young lady who was with Val? Will the Avs try to sweep this under the rug? | Colin Cowherd has the Denver Broncos ranked where? The guys do their own version of the top 7 teams in the AFC next season. Will the Broncos be able to correct last year’s mistakes? | Charles Barkley joined Schlereth and Evans this morning and The Drive replays a portion of the interview! Can the Nuggets get to the NBA Finals?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with gut feelings heading into Game 3! Are we seeing the best version of the Denver Nuggets right now? Kellan Olsen from Arizona Sports joins The Drive. Kellan talks about the change to the starting line up while also emphasizing why Kevin Durant needs to step up. Can Kevin take over in the 4th quarter tonight for Phoenix? How is Deandre Ayton perceived in Phoenix? What is the final prediction for tonight from Phoenix? The guys grill Phoenix for being so shaky on tonight’s game! | Derek has fun plans in Las Vegas this weekend and the guys go through them. Derek lays out the plans for Rookie Minicamp and what it means to get settled in. Can the guys endure the early grind with Sean Payton to get to the glory days? | Derek and Zach give their final predictions for Game 3 of Nuggets vs Suns series!
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the Nuggets looking to go toe to toe with the Suns in Phoenix. What are the expectations for the Nuggets? Will the Nuggets have a Nuggets in 4 guy? How can the Suns win? Will the Nuggets having a letdown be the only way the Suns win? | Derek and Mat Smith get reacquainted again. Derek talks about what’s been on the agenda. Could Derek Wolfe be heading to the WWE? | The guys go through what’s going on with the Nuggets. Will the MVP help or hurt the Nuggets in Game 3? Is Joel Embiid doing too much in his return? What’s the difference between Joel and Nikola? | The Avs lose and they fall in Game 7 in an unfortunate defeat. Are the Avs too top heavy? More reports come out about the 911 call. How much confirmation did this report provide? Is there another detail that’s missing?
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Hour 2 of The Drive honors May 4th! Will Riley Moss be successful as a white CB in the NFL? Will he eventually move to Safety? How many white CB’s have played in the modern-day NFL? Could the Broncos be on their way to Mexico permanently? The guys go through the rest of the Broncos Draft Class. Who in this draft class will turn into a starter? Is this a depth draft or a special teams draft? Will Marvin Mims start right away? | Derek talks about Pacman Jones and how his story helped a lot of guys stay out of trouble! Derek has a funny Louis Vuitton story as well! Rooftop Richie is under attack again. | Rooftop joins in to defend himself in the court of law! Did Mat turn Rooftop Richie down for a double date?
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Hour 3 of The Drive pays homage to May the 4th! The guys go through some of the expected win totals for the NFL this season. Why is 9 wins not good enough? Derek goes through why Vance Joseph got the short end of the stick the first go around. | Derek and Mat go through a story of a couple of youth who tried to steal something from the NFL Draft. Why exactly is this a story? Also, who will have a higher win total: the Seahawks or the Broncos? | The Writers Strike in LA has taken a turn and Mat details it. What could this mean for Yellowstone? Will it force a Frozen 3 to be made? | The Avs have some decisions to make this offseason. Where does Valeri Nichushkin rank? Will Gabriel Landeskog be ready? How do the Avs fix their depth now that MacKinnon’s extension hits this cap starting this season? Outside of Bo Byram, who else do the Avs keep?
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders should it be May the 4th or Cinco De Mayo? The guys rank their top tier QB’s in the NFL right now. How does their list rank compared to Kyle Brandt’s list? Did Russ get exposed or did he have a reality check last year? The guys discuss how this offense will help Russell Wilson this season. The guys go through what’s best for the future of the NFL at the QB position. Is there any path that allows the Suns to come back? Who’s the next best team after Denver in the playoffs right now? | Who’s the Darth Vader of Denver Sports? The guys rank the hierarchy of Denver Sports with Star Wars characters! Where do John Elway and Mike Shanahan rank? | Will CU be able to recover from their transfer portal overhaul?
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Hour 1 of The Drive wonders have the Nuggets bench become overrated. Also, how does the Nuggets bench stack up in the West right now? How will the Chris Paul injury hurt the Suns moving forward? Who will step up on his behalf? Could the Suns be better without Chris Paul? | Is DMac hating on the Nuggets? Russell Wilson is under fire again but why? Will Derek tryout for the Denver Broncos? Will Derek get into bare knuckle boxing? | Derek and DMac go back and forth with texters on the RamosLaw.com Textline. An argument starts about who should be in the Broncos Ring of Fame. Should Derek be in? | The guys go through the top 100 players in Broncos History. Who doesn’t deserve to be on the list? Did Clinton Portis make the cut?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Brandon Marshall getting roasted for his take on the Suns vs Nuggets by Ashley Nicole Moss. Do you need a bench to win a championship? How good is the Nuggets bench? What was the biggest takeaway from the Lakers vs Warriors Game 1? Who will replace Chris Paul in the starting line up? Could the Nuggets find a way to fold? | Derek went turkey hunting this past weekend. How did he do? The guys get into draft talk. Is the writing on the wall for KJ Hamler? | Should DMac fight a turkey? DMac talks about an infamous lookout mountain story. Should it be a movie?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with the Broncos draft plans. Did Sean and George accomplish what they set out to do? Is there an odder couple in the NFL? Did the Broncos win for where they were in the draft? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what’s up next for the Suns as they prepare for life without Chris Paul. Can the Nuggets afford to get complacent? Could Denver be in the running for a WNBA Team? | The guys go through the top 10 teams in the AFC according to Colin Cowherd. Will Denver make the playoffs? Do you keep Russell Wilson past this season? | Rooftop Richie gets grilled for turning down a trip to Las Vegas with Derek!
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with a discussion about if Chris Paul stays healthy through Game 2, do the Suns hold on for a win? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the road to Derek being in the Broncos Ring of Fame! Mase goes through his old top 100 Broncos of All-Time list. Why are the Broncos so strict with their Ring of Fame policies? Will the Broncos take a QB in the draft in 2024? | Will the Broncos trade PS2 if things aren’t looking up next season? Can the Broncos make it work with Russell Wilson? | Is Rooftop Richie finally going to Las Vegas?
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about Game 2 of the Nuggets vs Suns playoff series. Nikola Jokic dominated last night and it highlighted the biggest flaw of the Phoenix Suns. The guys go through the Chris Paul injury. Are the Suns playing their stars too many minutes? | Orlando Franklin sits in for Derek Wolfe today. Big O and DMac immediately get into it about the Toronto Maple Leafs. Big O stands up for Toronto and everything that comes with it! How long will it take for Gabriel Landeskog, caption of the Avs, to return from injury next season? | Jamal Murray stepped up when it mattered most but MPJ sat in the 4th. Can MPJ put Game 2 behind him and step up on the road? Who does Coach Malone trust more right now? Was MPJ benched? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive! Troy talks about how the Nuggets pulled out their win on Monday. Troy also talks about the SI.com report on the Broncos draft. Did the Broncos get it right? How many of the guys will be able to step up and fill the roles of the past? How many needs did the Broncos fill in the draft?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with breaking news about the Colorado Rockies and their ace pitcher. The Denver Nuggets found a way in Game 2 vs Phoenix. How much sacrifice is too much sacrifice? Did the Avs grind too hard to close the season compared to the Nuggets pacing themselves? Big O and DMac go through some NHL review rules. Will the Avs continue to work things out with Valerie Nichushkin? From an ethical perspective, should the Avs cut ties with Val? | Jake Shapiro joins The Drive live in studio from Denversports.com. Jake talks about how the loss of Chris Paul will affect this series. The 2022-2023 NBA MVP will be announced tonight. The guys go through who will win and where Jokic stands All-Time compared to centers of the past. Should the MVP voting window be expanded? Why are people afraid of the Golden State Warriors? | Can the Nuggets hold on to Bruce Brown? Big O and DMac get into how the Nuggets defense has taken a step up in the playoffs. Can they sustain it?
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Hour 3 of The Drive addresses a very pressing situation about the NFL Draft! Does DMac have something against Canada? Did the Broncos accomplish everything they needed to during the draft? What’s next for KJ Hamler? Will Riley Moss be able to start right away? | Will Vance Joseph be able to find his Budda Baker in Denver? Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Is Gabriel Landeskog leaning towards retirement? Will the Avs have an end of season press conference? Are the Avs trying to protect jobs behind the scenes? | How many NFL Players are from Canada? Is Big O the only one? What does Russell Wilson need to fix? | Our Denversports.com Senior Editor, James Merilatt, joins The Drive. Did James get it wrong last night? Also, did MPJ getting benched expose Coach Malone? Should the Nuggets have lost? Does the Nuggets in a “Nuggets in 4” guy? Who wins the NBA MVP tonight?
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with live coverage of who will win the 2022-2023 NBA MVP. The guys react to who won and what it means for the past and future of the NBA! What does this year’s voting mean for the future of the NBA MVP? How much did Kendrick Perkins drive the narrative of the MVP Votes? Kellan Olsen from Arizona Sports joins The Drive. Kellan talks about Game 2 and how the Suns were able to slow the Nuggets down, but it wasn’t enough. What’s next in Game 3? How will the Suns be received at home? Could Dillon Brooks be a good fit in Phoenix? Will the Nuggets sweep the Suns? | The guys get into why Jokic lost the MVP. Also, will the Nuggets win Game 3 in blowout fashion? Did the MVP Vote motivate the Nuggets? | The guys go through what will happen with Val. Will the Avs address it or stay away from it?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a recap of the 2023 NFL Draft. Were the Broncos right to move up? How much could their picks help right away? Is the writing on the wall for KJ Hamler and Montrell Washington? Should Jerry Jeudy have been given his 5th year option? | The Avs lost in 7 games to the Seattle Kraken. DMac and James nail the bottom six of the Avs for not stepping up. How much did Val’s absence hurt them? Should the team still address the Val situation? | The Denver Nuggets are rolling but should everyone slow down? Will the Suns bounce back tonight in Game 2? DMac and James layout a plan to how the Nuggets can keep rolling. Will Jamal step up again tonight? | Peyton and Payton attended the Avs game on Sunday night. Which relationship is more important for Sean Payton: Peyton Manning or George Paton? The guys recap the Broncos Draft weekend.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Avs vs Kraken Game 7. Things did not go as planned and the guys discuss why. Who’s most responsible for this failed season? How much did the front office hurt this team? Are the Avs too top heavy? Have the Avs and Nuggets swapped places? | The Broncos had a great time at the draft this past weekend. George and Sean appear to be getting along just well. How long will it last? Is this the modern-day odd couple? | Did Stephen A criticize or compliment Nikola Jokic on his podcast? What can the Suns do to stay close to the Nuggets? Can Jamal and the others fulfill their roles to minimize the Suns attack? | Will the Rockies ever get back to .500? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will does the postmortem of the 2022-2023 Colorado Avalanche. The guys go through what to do with Val Nichushkin as the Avs look to turn the page to the offseason. Could the Avs choose to make it work? How important is this offseason for the Avs GM Chris MacFarland?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the scene with how the Broncos Draft went this past weekend. The guys go through each pick and how they fit into the Broncos roster. Will each pick make the team? Will the Denver Broncos ever move on from Kareem Jackson? | The guys go through some of the undrafted rookies for the Denver Broncos. Did Deion have a point about the NFL Draft? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake and the guys talk about Joel Embiid being ruled out for Game 1. The 2022-2023 Kia NBA MVP will be announced tomorrow. Jake talks about why Nikola Jokic put himself in position to not get the award! Did Coach Malone play mind games with the Phoenix Suns in the regular season? | Did the Avs blow it vs the Seattle Kraken? The guys go through different advantages for the Avs during Game 7. Should the NHL update their rules? Do officials have too much control over the outcome of games?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets the Rocky Mtn. region set for Game 2 of the Denver Nuggets vs the Phoenix Suns. Is Coach Malone still acting like the tough guy? Did the Nuggets punk the Suns? What adjustments will the Suns look to make? Will the whistle favor the Nuggets or Suns tonight? Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about the process behind Paton and Payton getting along. Will the Broncos be able to keep all their draft picks and develop them? How much patience goes into the development process? Mike goes through the undrafted free agents. | The guys talk about some of the best moments of the NFL Draft. Jason McCourty took the cake with his promo for Tennessee! DMac and James talk about fans who go to the NFL Draft in person! Will Denver ever get the NFL Draft? | The Drive gets everyone set Nuggets vs Suns Game 2 tonight!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with DMac and Zach talking about what went down with the Avs today. Did things get better or worse today? Derek goes off about human trafficking in America. When will the public get real answers? | Derek and DMac can’t believe how quiet everyone is with the Avs right now. Jared Bednar tried to answer questions today, but he could only do what he was allowed to do. DMac goes off on the state of the Avs organization right now. | Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay predicts how this series will go! Jay gets into the matchups of Suns vs Nuggets and how the Nuggets will fare! Can the Nuggets make Jay right for national bragging rights! Will Denver be celebrating bare knuckle fighting or supporting the Nuggets in Game 1 vs the Phoenix Suns? | The guys go through the 1st round of the NFL Draft. What were the biggest takeaways? What were the feel-good moments? When will Levis from Kentucky be taken?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Denver Nuggets getting underway vs Phoenix tomorrow night! How long will it take the Nuggets to win the series? The Avs are leaving Coach Jared Bednar on an island. Why is he defending Val singlehandedly? When will other Avs Brass step up? How much pressure is on the players right now? | Who will come out of the ECF in the NBA with Milwaukee down? Will The Drive broadcast live from DMac’s childhood home? Also, the guys get into what’s wrong with OBJ and Antonio Brown on the same team. | Did the Seahawks make a mistake with the #5 overall pick? Why did Will Levis fall so far? Who would the Broncos have taken if they still had the #5 overall pick? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about the Broncos plans tonight for Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Will the Broncos trade down? What are the positions of need heading into tonight? Could Safety be a sneaky pick for the Broncos this weekend? How important is it for Greg and Carrie Penner to be around the Draft Process?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with Derek Wolfe’s Draft Day story. How bizarre was his draft day? When did Derek get to Denver? Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are still celebrating according to last night! The guys get on them for overdoing it at the NFL Draft. | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Coach Bednar continues to take the heat for the Avs organization. When will enough be enough? Will talks about how things have spiraled. What has been the overall perception of the Avs since last Saturday? If the Avs lose tonight, how will this season be viewed in the grand scheme of things? | It’s No Offense Friday and the guys respond to the Textline about Val. Where do the Avs go from here? | The NFL Draft is almost underway and Derek wonders who the Broncos will take tonight. The guys have fun with how the Broncos personnel haven’t been great over the last few years.
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with the NFL Draft Day 2! Denversports.com NFL Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil talks about Will Levis and what’s next to get everything going on Day 2. | The Steelers get their first pick of the second round. Did they make the right pick? Tennessee trades up with Arizona. Did they help or hurt themselves with the trade? Did the Titans hurt their QB room? | Seattle is not doing their best “prove them wrong” impression as they mess up another pick. The guys have fun with it! | The full compensation has been revealed for the Russell Wilson trade from last year. The guys have fun with the draft talk to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is shocked by the Avs loss in Game 5 to the Seattle Kraken at home! Where did the Avs go wrong? Derek talks about his time at the game and how it wasn’t the most enjoyable watch. Will the Avs rebound in Game 6? | The Avs are one of the best road teams in the NHL but will it help them in the playoffs? James and Brother’s BBQ came through today! Should the Avs start planning their offseason or buckle down for Game 6? | Lamar Jackson gets a new deal done with the Baltimore Ravens today. Derek and DMac give their immediate reactions. Giannis had some interesting comments about failure. What did he mean by no failure in sports? | The guys get into the failure in sports and what it looks like. Was Giannis wrong? How do you overcome the odds in sports?
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Hour 2 of The Drive is shocked by Lamar Jackson’s new contract official terms. How does Lamar stack up to the rest of the NFL? Is his contract justified? Where Russell Wilson stack up to the AFC heading into the 2023 season? | Aaron Rodgers gives Coach Hackett love in his opening press conference. The guys wonder where the Broncos would be today if they had both guys together. Will Aaron Rodgers own Russell Wilson in the AFC? | Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake updates everyone on the latest with Anthony Edwards. Jake also talks about what’s going on with the Nuggets. Will the Valerie Nichushkin saga ever get solved? The guys have fun with why guys get upset in sports. Will the Avs get back on track with Cale Makar at the helm? | Mike Evans comes after DMac again with his hit piece on QB’s. Did Mike manipulate the numbers for 1st round QB’s? DMac goes back at him and wonders how successful this QB draft class will be compared to years past.
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Hour 3 of The Drive says Happy Draft Day to the NFL and the Denver Broncos! There are multiple moving pieces that settled in before the draft and the guys recap it. A Cardinals and Titans trade is brewing in the NFL but there may be one huge wrinkle. | Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Derek and Will give their individual perspectives on what took place in Game 5. Will details why the penalty was the turning point of the game. Will Nathan MacKinnon have to play more than 30 minutes in Game 6 on Friday night? How do the Avs get to a point where they can go “All In” to get the results they want? | DMac kills everyone with truth about why the Avs need to focus on next season. Derek and DMac debate how ready the Avs will be for Game 6 on Friday Night. | Something is brewing on Denversports.com and it could be the final puzzle piece to a huge story in Denver. In the meantime, Cecil Lammey becomes the butt of some terrible jokes.
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with the NFL Draft as Cecil joins to get everyone set! What are the top headlines heading into the NFL Draft? Any Broncos tea? A huge story breaks about Val Nichushkin and the guys are shocked! | Jake Shapiro rejoins the show from Denversports.com. Jake breaks the official news about Val unfortunately being caught up in a situation with a woman. How did she get there? How did they find her? Jake and DMac connect the dots to make sure things are being properly reported. Jake talks about who this woman may be. Where do Val and the Avs go form here? | DMac recalls the day this story began to gain some traction. Did all of this start because Val wasn’t at morning skate? Will the Avs Brass speak up now? How did this woman find Val and is it tied to something bigger? | Cecil rejoins us! Cecil talks about the potential reset of the Broncos depending on how the draft goes. Where will the real surprises come from? Is Seattle looking to move up or down? Also, will Seattle draft a QB tonight?
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Hour 1 of The Drive opens with the Nuggets pulling out the ugly win in Game 5 vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. How ugly did it get? DMac has some info on what happened postgame. The Avs are on the ropes right now. What do they do? Do they win tonight? | Derek and DMac try to find the sunshine about the Avs chances moving forward. Will they escape the 1st round? Derek gets after DMac for being a negative Nancy! | The Denver Nuggets had a weird close to their series vs the Timberwolves. What should be made of Jamal’s performance vs Jokic’s performance? Is Anthony Edwards a superstar? DMac and KJ get into it about MPJ going to the Naismith HOF in 15-20 years. | The guys go down memory lane with the history of the Phoenix Suns vs the Denver Nuggets.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Breaking News about Anthony Edwards potentially facing third degree assault after his tantrum postgame. Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake details the report and what all took place at Ball Arena last night. | Denversports.com NFL Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil details what he’s hearing from all 32 teams around the NFL. Could Albert O be on the move? Who’s most likely to be traded from the Broncos during draft weekend? Will Sean Payton hold on to any of his young TE’s? | Where are chairs allowed to be thrown? Coach Prime has more to say on the Pat McAfee Show! How many people are rooting for CU? When can we expect the Louie List from CU? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the Avs getting back on track tonight. What’s the latest on Val Nichushkin? Should Will go to the game with Derek tonight? What gives the Avs a reason to believe?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with breaking news about the Anthony Edwards situation. Jake Shapiro rejoins The Drive to detail the latest. What does the report say about ANT? Will the Timberwolves go unscarred in this situation? Is Derek sticking up for ANT? | Chairs are flying and DMac adds some theatrics to it! Derek talks about the Denver media being soft. | Should Derek suit up for Avs hockey tonight? How good is Derek at skating? Derek vs Big O in a hockey match! | Derek and DMac have some fun with Denver Sports to close the hour!
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with some fun about what should be the expectations for the Avs vs Kraken Game 5. Do the Kraken have a championship pedigree? Should DMac stick with his negative stick towards the Avs? | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the surprises of the NFL Draft that could take everyone by storm. The guys get into what it would take for the Broncos to take Hendon Hooker. The guys then get into what a new training facility could look like. | New video evidence comes out in support of Anthony Edwards. Derek is absolutely fed up! | DST joins The Drive and Derek’s rant continues on. Will the Avs pull it out tonight?
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Hour 1 of The Drive has an intervention. More news about Val Nichushkin comes out today but what exactly does it mean? Will the Colorado Avalanche organization ever talk about what’s going on with Val? What’s wrong with the Avs on the ice? Are they being distracted by what’s going on off the ice? | Derek and DMac give the full scoop on what’s going on with Val right now. Did Coach Bednar hint at Val not returning at all? Is there too much dysfunction for the Avs to overcome? | The Colorado Buffaloes are experiencing enormous turnover! Will it come back to haunt them? Why aren’t the current players sticking around? Should the Buffs expect a disaster in the fall? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about his top story in Denver Sports right now. How weird is the Avs situation? What’s going on with the Denver Broncos right now? Will the Broncos release any information before the draft this weekend?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen who joins The Drive. Will details what happened in Seattle with Val Nichushkin and the Avs. How many reports are out there? When will the truth come out? Did Val compromise his teammates with what happened in Seattle? | Denversports.com NFL Draft Analyst Cecil Lammey joins The Drive. Cecil talks about surprise picks that emerge for the Broncos. Could Hendon Hooker be the Seahawks dagger to the Broncos during the draft? What's the outlook on Will Levis? How much should the Broncos value “play now” guys? | Derek has a funny story about Sean Payton during his NFL draft process. Is the draft process too tedious? What should everyone expect from the Denver Nuggets tonight in Game 5? Jimmy Butler and DT were friends? Derek tells a funny story about Club 58! | Did the Morning Show talk about the wrong term today or did they intentionally take The Drive’s use of a word out of context? The guys go through why Aaron would’ve been better last year than Russ with Denver.
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with Coach Prime and what’s going on with the CU Buffs. The guys get into why last year’s team doesn’t feel welcomed. Will the Buffs continue their reign of dominance in the offseason? | Jake Shapiro from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Breaking News comes out about CU again and Jake explains the latest. Jake also explains why the Denver Nuggets should win tonight. Why is Derek looking for thunder in Denver? | Derek and DMac go through the Val Nichushkin situation that is taking the Avs by storm. The guys debate why all of this is being linked back to Val. Will the Avs rally around each other? | James Merilatt joins The Drive. James wonders why exactly is Val in trouble. The guys think it’s something he messed up but did Val go about it the wrong way?
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with why the Denver Nuggets will absolutely win Game 5. If the Nuggets don’t win for some reason, what will it say about this team? Is Val Nichushkin a spy? If so, how concerned should everyone be? The Drive has some fun with Val as they wait for more information about his current whereabouts. | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason. Mase talks about why Jets vs Broncos on MNF would be compelling. Also, what’s the latest with the Broncos draft plans. | The guys go through if Aaron Rodgers can win the AFC East. Who will win the AFC in 2023? | Rooftop Richie talks about his amazing vacation in Hawaii. Is 30 the year things fall off in life? Can the Avs bounce back on Thursday? Will the Nuggets win tonight?
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about what has happened to Val Nichushkin! Have we ever seen anything like this with a player like Val? Where is he? Will he be back this season to play for the Colorado Avalanche? Where do the Avs go from here? | The Nuggets lost Game 4 in Minnesota in OT. Derek goes on the Nuggets for not closing them out! The transfer portal is in full effect in Boulder right now. Breaking News comes out about Aaron Rodgers and the sigh of relief has come. | How bad does this deal hurt the Denver Broncos? Did this just turn up the heat on George Paton? Will the Broncos ever recover from the Russell Wilson trade? | Who will be better next season, Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers? Derek and DMac make a bet!
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Hour 2 of The Drive reacts to the Big Story of the Day which is Aaron Rodgers to the NY Jets being finalized. What’s the vibe around this trade and does this hurt the Broncos? Cecil Lammey joins The Drive to preview the 2023 NFL Draft. The Drive goes through some of the top prospects for the Denver Broncos. Cecil talks about why edge rusher MUST be a priority during the NFL Draft. The guys get into how every man on the 53-man roster needs to have an impact. Will the Broncos get better at WR in the draft? | NBA Update includes multiple reports in connection to the Boston Celtics. Will the Nuggets rebound in Game 5? Will the Suns hold on to win their 1st round series vs the Clippers? Has Jamal proved to be the key to the Nuggets long term success? | Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about why Val appears to have left Seattle and how it could affect the Avs moving forward. Why is this considered an emergency? Why does Nathan MacKinnon sound so ticked off about this situation? DMac wonders why this isn’t a bigger story.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with the Aaron Rodgers to the NY Jets deal! Did each side get what they wanted in the deal? Is Aaron Rodgers following in the footsteps of Brett Farve? | Is the hype too real for CU right now? What happens if the Buffs stumble out of the gate? Is it too much movement for a team that hasn’t won anything? | A caller gets through to Derek and DMac about the CU and what the real expectations are. Did the guys own their overreactions? | The Denver Nuggets lost Game 4 in Minnesota. Should anyone be worried? How frustrated should everyone be right now?
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Hour 4 of The Drive welcomes in Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about what the Broncos plans are for the early rounds of the NFL Draft! The guys go through several potential outliers for each pick. Mase details why certain prospects need more of a look. Who are Mase’s top sleepers in this draft for the Broncos? Mase reacts to the Aaron Rodgers trade. Also, the Avs are without Val. Should the Avs just focus on who they have? | Derek and DMac go through their weekend. Who had the more entertaining weekend? Also, which activity was better: The Mario Brother’s Movie or The Circus? Derek has a funny story! | The Drive and DST have a miniature crossover as they recap the weekend in Denver Sports including the Aaron Rodgers to New York deal!
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about how the Avs didn’t close the deal vs Edmonton. The Crossover talks about why the Avs let a great opportunity escape. Did the Avs give Edmonton any confidence? What makes the Oilers beatable? Who’s responsible for the Avs loss vs Edmonton? | The Broncos aren’t allowing the media in right now. Will they come to regret this? How should Broncos Country perceive Sean Payton right now? | Orlando “Big O” Franklin talks about how he feels about the CU Football videos. Why should everyone want to be around CU? Who has a better approach to turning things around: CU or the Broncos? Can you compare the two? | DMac is angry with the attack on Dinger during the Rockies game on Tuesday. Should that fan be banned? If so, could he be banned from all team events, arenas, and stadiums in Colorado?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with the Denver Nuggets official schedule for the 1st round of the playoffs. Will they collide with the Avs at any point in the playoffs? Coach Bednar talks about giving themselves a chance every night. Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about how things are rounding into form for the Avs even in bad moments. Did Bo Byram cost himself by being the guy who gave up the goal? When the Avs get healthy, who gets the boot? Big O and Will losing it with their take? DMac thinks so, but eventually change is coming. Expectations for the Avs heading into the playoffs? | How does Sean Payton feel about Russell Wilson? Will Russ wear down Sean Payton? With this new offense, how much say will Russ have in it? Was Davis Webb bought here to baby sit Russell Wilson? | Rockies lose 2 out of 3 to the St. Lous Cardinals! What will it take to get into the Rockies this season? The Nuggets schedule is almost set for the playoffs! Who will Denver root for more: The Nuggets or the Avs?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about why the pressure is on Russ since he’s not Sean Payton’s guy. If Russ is being asked to do less, will he have anymore room for error? | Mel Kiper’s Mock Draft has some weird corks to it. Why would a team trade up for a “maybe” QB? How much is it on the team to develop raw skills vs the player having raw skills worth developing? What would make Russ worth the trade? | The Lakers almost cost themselves yesterday but eventually they pulled it out. Are the Nuggets glad they escaped the Lakers? Will the Lakers beat the Grizzlies? | Big O and DMac discuss their kids growing up in youth sports. DMac tells Big O what’s to come. How much fun is it to see kids grow through sports? What lessons can a child learn from sports?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about how big of a deal last night’s lost may or may not be for the Avs. Who should the Avs be worried about heading into the playoffs? Could Edmonton come back to haunt the Avs later down the road? Are the Broncos helping the Nuggets and Avs by being quiet? Do the Broncos owe the city by laying low? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what practice was like. Also, how concerned should everyone be about Jamal Murray? How many more practices will the Nuggets look to get in before Sunday? | Is DMac rooting for or against Jamal Murray? The guys have fun with the idea of the fans helping the Broncos when they face the NY Jets. | Should The drive go on the road with DMac if the stars align in the playoffs?
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Hour 1 of The Drive discusses why the Nuggets should or shouldn’t be trusted in the playoffs. Can Jamal Murray be the second-best player on a championship winning team? If the Nuggets fail this season, what’s next? Can the Nuggets afford to fire Coach Malone? Also, could Damian Lillard be on his way to Denver if Jamal can’t get it done? | DMac explains the Nolan Arenado situation to Derek and it helps remind everyone that stars can leave no matter what. Can the Rockies actually win this series? Mel Kiper’s new Mock Draft is out, and the guys have some fun with it! | Deion Sanders and Ralphie get well acquainted on Monday! How did Deion Sanders handle his time with Ralphie? Will he ever not fear Buffaloes? Drew and DMac talk about the Buffs belief in not eating Bison. | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy details what the Broncos got into at the first day of OTA’s. Troy and the guys discuss the difference between this coaching regime’s approach compared to the past. What is the difference between Sean Payton and the last few Broncos HC? Why aren’t the Broncos doing press conferences?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Russell Wilson being the first person at Dove Valley today! Why is this important? Media isn’t allowed at the facility right now so how will Denver get its info? Well, a 9 News observer was on the scene and Russell Wilson spoke on his way in. Is this how business will be conducted the rest of the offseason for the Broncos? Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive! Will talks about what was reported by Mike Klis! What’s next for the Avs? Who will be healthy and who won’t? What’s the expectations for the Avs tonight and will it showcase something the Avs need to do in the playoffs? | Richie and The Drive have fun with the Denver Nuggets hype video. Was that a real hype video? How do you grade a real hype video? | The Calvary comes in to help the Avs and Nuggets with their new playoff slogans. Which slogan takes the cake?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with more suggestions from the RamosLaw.com Textline! The guys want to know why so many suggestions are sexual towards both teams! | Deion Sanders isn’t making nice with Ralphie but he has time to try again. Will he go back to visit Ralphie before she takes her turn around the field? | Demarcus Cousins has a few words for Nikola Jokic. Why is the narrative getting changed so much? Is the MVP truly an MVP award? Will people ever be okay with Jokic winning multiple MVP’s? | James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about his suggestions for the Nuggets and Avs playoff slogans. What’s the biggest concern with the Avs? What will it take for the Nuggets to get over the hump? Will Coach Malone be prepared for the long-term hatred? Is Russell Wilson the #1 target for the Broncos distress? If so, why? Is DMac digging too deep on Sean Peyton?
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with the hype video of the Denver Nuggets as they get set for the playoffs! Should the Broncos have spoken today at the first day of OTA’s? Why was Mike Klis standing outside of Dove Valley today? Will DMac join him? How much of this journey rides on the shoulders of Russell Wilson moving forward? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive from “the gutter.” Mike details why he chose to get up early to see who got to the facility this morning. What does getting up early mean for the Russell Wilson? When did Sean Payton roll in? What does this mean for the days to come? | Will Petersen joins The Drive to discuss the Nuggets need to score watch tonight. Will lays out what to expect tonight in the Avs vs Oilers game at Ball Arena.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with how the Denver Nuggets closed the regular season. What will the Nuggets ultimate fate be for the Nuggets heading into the playoffs? The Denver Nuggets starters are getting back on track but how much confidence should everyone have in the entire bench unit? Did the last week help or hurt our belief in the Nuggets ability to find their groove in the playoffs? | Derek talks about how the Nuggets will get bounced in the first round. De’Andre Jordan could be a viable option moving forward. Is he the new Udonis Haslem? | Lamar Jackson gets another weapon over the weekend and let’s just say that things could shape up perfectly for him. Derek explains why! Deion Sanders talks about how much change is on the way! The guys discuss what it takes to build a powerhouse in a power 5 conference. | The 22-23 Colorado Avalanche have done something no other Avs team has done. The guys discuss why the Avs deserve to have faith restored compared to other teams in town. What makes you most comfortable about the Avs chances heading into the playoffs?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with a recap of the weekend in Denver Sports. The guys get into a huge, heated discussion about the blackout that’s coming for the Avs and Nuggets in the playoffs. Should everyone just get another provider? With some stats about Ball Arena, how frustrated should each fanbase be for not having access to two wealthy franchises? Which Kroenke team brings home the most bacon for the family? | Bruce Brown and DMac have a back and forth! Did it go the way DMac expected? Derek plays the judge on this one! | The moment with Bruce Brown led us back to Coach Stukes vs DMac! How does DMac get himself caught up in so many battles?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with OBJ to the Baltimore Ravens! Sean Payton is in Cabo, but will he pull off a story close to the one the LA Rams pulled off in 2021? Russell Wilson is infamous for the nicknames but what will Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s name be? | Will the Rugby push ever be banned in the NFL? Deion Sanders isn’t taking the opportunity to change CU for granted and he expresses that. What will the end result be for the Buffs if they jump back into the portal? | Dre’Mont Jones had some interesting words to say about not being traded to Seattle last year. The guys go through why this is important to know because where would that have left Shelby Harris? Also, how bad were things for Dre’Mont with the Broncos? Derek talks about what it was like playing with him. | James Merilatt talks about what scenario would come up where Nikola Jokic could be traded. Derek and DMac grills James about why Jokic! Also, who would you trade for in place of Jokic? Could the Nuggets lose before the WCF? Is it trade Jokic or fire Coach Malone? How valuable is a loss compared to a significant win?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with how the Broncos didn’t value last season! Did Russell Wilson become the butt of most jokes because of it? If the Broncos win 10 or more games, should DMac right a handwritten apology to Russell Wilson and his family? Who of the three has the best signature? Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the Avs recent hot streak! What is the difference between the Edmonton Oilers and the Avs? What does a desire to win mean in sports? | KJ has a WNBA Draft update and he’s not happy about what’s going on! The guys then talk about the Broncos Free Agents. What will some of the guys turn out to be for the Broncos? | Will the Boston Bruins come out of the East? DMac has a funny Tim Tebow story!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the guys joking about Stoke hitting the green today! The Rockies game flew by and the guys wonder how will this affect the Rockies and their fans this season. The Nuggets kept it close and it helped show where they are right now mentally. | Russell Wilson is getting in shape, but what could it all mean? Derek explains why it’s important to understand Russell’s transition to Denver. A tree blows over at The Master’s today! The guys wonder what went into the tree falling and will they cut it while the golfers are out?
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Hour 2 of The Drive has more news about what happened at The Master’s as a tree comes down during play. How did that one tree come unrooted today? What does this say about the course in Augusta? Mikko Rantanen did a fantastic job of taking his 50th goal and ramping it up all the way. How close is he to the All-Time Avalanche Record? Mikko appreciates his record but did he give it the Nikola Jokic treatment? How tired will Mikko and Nathan be with another long playoff run on the horizon? Derek is getting into baseball! Buy why? Derek tells a fantastic story about how it came about! | CU coaches send out a warning! Did their pump-up speeches work? Derek talks about how it’s time for guys to get uncomfortable at CU. He uses his time at Cincy to explain why. | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about Russ getting his team together to train. Is Russ mentally in a good place to start OTA’s? Will the Broncos still have some time to bond before OTA’s? Can Sean Payton cancel offseason workouts? Derek and Mike have some fun with the offseason talk for players who are training! Why aren’t the Broncos putting out any media press for their players right now?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about why there are so many football workouts by the NFL during the offseason. Should there be less? How many positions actually need the work? Russell Wilson is getting ready and the work could be paying off real soon! | Derek talks about why having a system for your training regime is important. How does offseason work build team comradery? Should Russ have an open-door policy? | Trees are falling at The Master’s today! The guys have fun with how this even came about! Derek wonders will they have to move things to another course. | Our Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the latest with the Avs heading into the weekend. Will Cale Makar play again this season? Has this been a successful road trip for the Avs already?
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Hour 4 of The Drive goes around the World of Sports heading into the weekend. The guys are getting more info and it leads to one thing! Brandon Stokley from Stokley and Zach joins The Drive. Stoke talks about the moment when he heard about it. Has Stoke ever seen anything like this? Would he go back to the tournament as a patron? Would DMac outrun an alligator? | CU is fired up right now but can they hold up to the billing? Derek tells a story about Travis Kelce losing a recruit at Cincy. How squirrely was the Nuggets loss vs Phoenix? Will the Nuggets see any more silliness to close the game? | Jason Kelce throws out first pitch and the guys let him know how they felt about it. Derek talks about things to look forward to with OTA’s.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with what do the Nuggets do with their future playoff plans? Zach checks in from downtown as he gives another Rockies update! Stoke talks about his time at Augusta as he and Peyton had quite the time! Will the Avs or Nuggets pull out a win tonight? | Is Mat Smith manlier than Derek Wolfe? Tiger Woods is off to a bad start. The guys get into why it’s important to have a killer instinct in sports. | Brandon Marshall has a bold prediction about the Broncos upcoming season. Do the guys agree? Are the Broncos truly in “prove it” mode? Did they make enough moves to be a playoff team? | Our Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. The Avs GET some great news, but will they get their gift before the playoffs? Will gets everyone set for the Avs game tonight! Also, Will talks about what’s happening at Opening Day for the Rockies. Does staying in a city for a few days on the road mean something for a team?
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Hour 2 of The Drive wonders how Rooftop Richie got his name. Will Derek get one more ski in this season? Derek talks about the time he almost got in trouble when he was hunting. Does Derek have the most near-death experiences at the station? Rooftop Richie goes down to Coors Field and relives his infamous moment from last year! Richie tries to recreate the magic again, but how did it go? | 104.3 The Fan and the listeners take a moment to give out some pick up lines for Richie as he’s making moves at Coors Field for the Home Opener! What was the best pick up line? | The guys discuss the Denver Nuggets wrapping up the #1 seed in the Western Conference. How should Nuggets Nation feel? Can the Nuggets do anything to change the minds of the fans heading into the playoffs?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with Tyreek Hill talking about retiring after his contract is up. Is he serious? Derek talks about leaving football on your own terms. Could Tyreek set the precedence for a future trend? | Rooftop Richie is back on The Drive! Rooftop is feeling good, and it shows as he scores another run at Coors Field! Derek talks about Beta Males. | The Rockies pick up the 1-0 victory vs the Washington Nationals. How do the fans feel? Will Derek ever get into baseball? Can the Rockies use this series to propel them into a winning streak? | Rockies did a great job getting the win. The guys talk about the pitching! The Nuggets are sitting out some of their starters. Can they afford to do so? How do the Nuggets build back confidence?
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with a recap of the Colorado Rockies home opener vs the Washington Nationals! Rooftop Richie has some fun to close the house for his first appearance of the MLB Season. The guys then talk about how short this game was. Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about how things felt at Coors Field today. What was the fan perception vs the media perception? How is Kris Bryant holding up? Brandon Marshall thinks the Broncos will start the season 10-1. Is that a realistic possibility? One host thinks so! Can Russell Wilson change? Will he be the guy he needs to be next season, or will Let’s Ride come back? | The guys go through the Broncos schedule! What will be the magic number for the Broncos next season? | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will gives his take on the Rockies home opener! The Rockies fan got a special message from Manager Bud Black! Is baseball better off with a pitch clock?
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about why the Denver Nuggets keep dropping the ball. How do the Nuggets lock back in after a terrible lost vs Houston? Will the Memphis Grizzlies catch the Denver Nuggets for the #1 seed? DMac goes off on the Denver Nuggets! | How much do the Denver Nuggets depend on Jamal Murray? Are the Nuggets truly soft? How much of this is on Coach Malone? | Is DMac hating on the Par 3 Golfers? Does he wish he were them? DMac goes through the corruption of youth sports and how it hurts players from a young age. | John Elway vs DMac is relived, and the guys have so much fun with that moment from the 2018 season.
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Hour 2 of The Drive looks back at John Elway and his time as the Broncos GM. Did Tim Tebow help or hurt the Broncos during his time as the Broncos QB? The Broncos had their eye on Russell Wilson, but Peyton Manning stepped in. What could the Broncos have accomplished with a younger Russell Wilson? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about how Russ to the Broncos would’ve played out in 2012 and beyond. Could the Broncos have won more SB’s with Russ if he was drafted? Could Brock have led the Broncos back to the SB in 2016 had he stayed? What would life have been like if John Elway owned The Denver Broncos? | James Merilatt joins The Drive! James takes another victory lap about Coach Malone. Why is Coach Malone acting like the tough guy? Have they tuned him out? Where do the Nuggets go from here? How many more years of Nikola Jokic’s prime do they have left to win a championship? | James talks about John Elway’s legacy and what he means to Colorado. What should John’s statue look like? James talks about his time under Pat Bowlen when he worked for the Denver Broncos.
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Football at Four sets up with a tribute to John Elway. The Lamar Jackson saga continues in Baltimore as they held a pre-draft press conference. Where could Lamar Jackson end up? Could things get any better for Baltimore and Lamar? What’s going on with Dalton Risner? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake has a different opinion than the rest of the station. Will Coach Malone get fired for an early playoff exit? Should the Nuggets want Memphis to win or just accept the fact they’re the #1 seed? Jake takes us behind the scenes with CU! | The Dallas Mavericks are making excuses for not making the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Avs are in the playoffs! What does Nathan MacKinnon’s 100th point of the season mean? | ESPN goes in on the Denver Nuggets tonight and how they are no longer feared in the West. How much blame should Coach Malone take? Richard Jefferson goes in on the Denver Nuggets.
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Hour 4 of The Drive details the difference between the Avs and Nuggets. How do the Nuggets overcome their bad performance? The Colorado Rockies opening day is Thursday. Will Derek be ready? The Fan’s Weekend Host Mat Smith joins The Drive. He gives the lay of the land with how Spring Practice has been going so far. Deion loves the one liners! Will the speeches translate? Mat gives his biggest takeaways for the spring and how close will they be to being ready by the fall. Mat goes off on the Avs almost losing to the SJ Sharks! A debate breaks out about opening day for the Rockies and how much fun it may be tomorrow. | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about who will require our attention the most in the playoffs: Avs or Nuggets? How many people are locked in on CU this upcoming season? Will the Houston Texans vs the Denver Broncos be more compelling than CU vs Nebraska? | CSU vs CU blows up on the text line. So where does DMac go to defend himself?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a scenario that makes DMac squirm in his seat about the future of the Avs and the Nuggets in the playoffs. Is Coach Malone on the hot seat? Can the Nuggets overcome their injury woes? Will MPJ be ready to step up when it’s time? | DMac gets crushed for his take on Men’s College Basketball. How do you improve the game? How can the game be sped up? Will next season be the most watched season in the history of Women’s College Basketball? | Appearance in the finals and lose or one team wins it all and the other team loses early? The guys go through scenarios that could happen for the Avs and Nuggets heading into the playoffs. Could Denver Nuggets fans settle for an Avs back-to-back championship if that means Nuggets must lose? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. DMac throws the scenario of the day at Troy and talks about how important this season is for the Nuggets. Jamal or MPJ needs to step in the playoffs? What makes a dynasty? Derek and Troy talk about how to define the Manning Era with the Broncos. That conversation leads to a question: How much pressure is on a team to win a championship with a great player?
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about how NIL is changing the game. Coach Prime and CU is off and rolling but it comes with some fun. The coaches go from getting coached to joking with Coach Prime. Sheduer Sanders has a Mercedes Maybach and it emphasizes how far NIL has come in such a short amount of time. Will CU actually produce next season? Mike Greenburg lost it on Get Up and the guys talk about how the Jets can avoid the mistakes the Broncos recently made. Ryan Clark lays out how the Broncos should’ve been thinking last year. | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. How important is tonight’s game for the Denver Nuggets? Should Nikola Jokic play tonight to help secure the #1 seed in the West? Can the Nuggets afford to have Jokic sit out for 2-3 weeks at a time? | What should the Broncos new helmets look like? If the guys could change anything about the Broncos, what would it be?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with The Fan moving things around in the studio! Also, who has the best love life on the show right now? What can the Broncos do to improve their overall look? The guys throw around some ideas beyond color schemes. | John Elway has stepped away from the Denver Broncos permanently. The guys reflect on a great career! DMac has conflicting feelings and he explains why. | The guys talk about how John Elway’s slow departure didn’t help George Paton. What’s the biggest memory of John Elway? Also, what is John Elway’s legacy? Did SB 50 help or hurt the expectations of the Broncos? | Jim Nantz retires from calling March Madness games last night. James Merilatt joins The Drive to discuss the greatness of Jim Nantz. Is Jim the best All-Around PxP ever in sports? John Elway is officially done and James is shocked. Will his past or present legacy proceed him?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with a conversation of who would you rather win the title next: Nuggets or Avs? James takes everyone back to how far Nuggets Nation has come over the years. Do Nuggets fans believe they belong? James talks about MPJ going off on the coaches recently but will it ever get addressed? Why does MPJ keep getting the short end of the stick? Why do AFC/NFC championship rings hold no weight? | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will goes through his article about John Elway. Does Will defend John Elway? What does the Broncos recent SB say about John Elway as a GM? How do you rank John Elway’s Super Bowl’s? Joe Sakic or John Elway? | Will the Colorado Rockies get back to .500? The Nuggets are rolling with their usual cast of characters tonight. After tonight, will the Nuggets play Jokic again in the regular season? Will Derek be going Turkey hunting soon?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese situation. Should women be able to trash talk like the men in sports? Wrestlemania was crazy and now it’s time for Derek to get his turn in the ring! Did Jamal Murray find his groove because of Derek? | The guys get into why the Clark vs Reese story has blown up. Is this racially charged? Why did LSU go at Iowa so much postgame? Will women’s sports ever get the same grace as the men to trash talk? Did Angel Reese do anything wrong? | Jamal Murray and MPJ had it cooking! The guys get into how the Warriors had a tough time getting stops. Did that game prove they can win without Jokic? Is Derek responsible for getting Jamal Murray back on track? | More likely to be true: Jamal taking another step or Peyton Watson getting playoff minutes? Peyton Watson had a tough journey to this point but according to himself, he’s arrived! Could he be the Nuggets secret weapon?
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Hour 2 opens with a recap of the weekend in Denver Sports! Was Angel Reese out of line for coming after Caitlin Clark? Where do you draw the line? Angel Reese explains herself so did people overdrive the race narrative? What makes trash talking so fun in sports? Do women get knocked for things that men get celebrated for? Derek talks about how being soft does more against players than talking trash ever will. | Jamal Murray is off and rolling right now. Should the Nuggets be worried about their bench rotation with the emergence of Peyton Watson? Should the Nuggets go all in on Thursday vs Phoenix? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about why Peyton Watson could be a new diamond in the ruff for the Nuggets come playoff time. Did Peyton Watson leave UCLA too soon? Are people unnecessarily scared of the Nuggets potentially winning in the playoffs?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with Tim Patrick admitting he’s ready to go for next season. How do guys stay locked in when they’re trying to overcome a big injury like this? Derek and DMac talk about how their injuries almost cost them different parts of their body. What’s the toughest part about recovering from an ACL? | The Broncos get a new Center to compete with Lloyd Cushenberry. Is Center now the weakest spot on the O-Line? Also, what other positions need upgrades? Who’s to blame for the draft not being as interesting this year? | Breaking News comes out about a huge fan vs player situation that took place in baseball over the weekend. Derek tells the story of the time he almost hopped in the stands to get ahold of a fan. | The guys have fun talking about why The Drive should be on the road more often! DMac tells a funny but sad cat story from over the weekend.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with the Denver Nuggets pulling out a huge win vs Golden State. The guys talk about staying ready and why it’s important to never get down on yourself as a rookie. What’s wrong with the Avs? Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the most recent win by the Avs! The Avs injuries are still alive, but things could be changing soon. What could the last stretch before the playoffs look like? Will talks about the Nuggets potential first round matchup. The Broncos tease something that will be dropping later this year and the guys discuss! | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the Broncos new helmets that were teased today. How could they make things better with the uniforms? Mase details Broncos CB Faion Hicks arrest from over the weekend. | Rooftop Richie has a date tonight and the guys talk to him about it! Who will win the Men’s NCAA National Championship Game tonight?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the Rocky vs Derek situation that took social media by storm! Also, Derek goes off on Jamal Murray. Is it time to cut bait with Jamal if the Nuggets don’t get over the hump? Can the Nuggets get over the hump this season with all the stuff going on with the bench? | Derek and DMac talk about what it was like from the sidelines! Derek tells the full Rocky story! | Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay and Derek immediately get into it over Jamal Murray being a 2nd star to Nikola Jokic. How do you fix Jamal? Does Jamal have what it takes to elevate the Nuggets in the playoffs? Also, Jay breaks down the West and how competitive it is this season. | DMac goes through some of Derek’s takes and helps him comb through his thoughts about the Denver Nuggets. Where does Nuggets Nation stand right now? When will Coach Malone take responsibility?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leans into why this Nuggets team continues to struggle without Nikola Jokic. The RamonsLaw.com Text line is split down the middle on this conversation. How do you fix the Nuggets? If Coach Malone can’t get the Nuggets out of the First Round, will he become the sacrificial lamb? Are we overreacting to one game? Have these issues been brewing all season? | Did Derek ever get any advice from his mother growing up? DMac tells everyone how hard life was off the coast of Boston, MA. Which guy lived the rougher life? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike details some draft news that came out about a Sean Payton favorite that the Broncos have their eye on. Mike details why some of the Broncos top 30 visits could be a big time hit with their 3rd and 4th round picks. Mike Klis got to spend some time with Greg Penner this week and he details how Penner gave the go ahead for the 2023 Free Agency Spending Spree.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with a Russell Wilson bonus payday update. Why has DMac given up on Russell Wilson? Mark Schlereth is not happy with how Lamar Jackson is handling his business and The Drive responds. | The Avs may have a reality check Saturday if they don’t get a win vs Dallas. Whose neck is on the line if they don’t win? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what type of team will be on the court tonight vs Phoenix. Derek and Jake go back and forth on what’s about to happen with Jamal Murray and MPJ if things don’t workout this season. Will Derek ever read DMac’s articles at Denversports.com? | Is Derek Wolfe too privileged? Derek and DMac discuss it!
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Hour 4 is all about the glory days! Derek and DMac go down memory lane! Baseball stories and golf guy, aka Stoke, are under attack. Would Derek be good at golf? Should Derek ever join the PGA? Softball or Pickleball? Should people feel bad for not giving family money? Derek and DMac get into who’s responsible for the Nuggets woes right now. | Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about why the Dallas game is the most important game to attend for the rest of the Avs homes games. The Drive talks about the fires in CO. What will be the panic level for the Avs if they lose this weekend? | If a game is shorter, does it make things more interesting? Is that better for American Sports? The Nuggets will be without their top dogs tonight. The guys predict the margin of victory for the Phoenix Suns.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a conversation about starting a European Division for the NFL as reported by PFT’s Mike Florio. What U.S. American team is most likely to be moved overseas? | Derek talks about Canada’s potential unwillingness to work with the NFL. Where else in North America do you go? Does the NFL have enough quality QB’s and players to properly expand? | Derek and DMac get into where Derek and his wife will be sitting tonight at the Denver Nuggets game. Did Derek get gypped? Did Derek steal the owner’s seats tonight? | The Drive responds to Schlereth and Evans today! Did DMac say he did not like Sean Payton? How do the Broncos actually get better with just coaching alone?
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Hour 2 of The Drive talks about how to make baseball more entertaining! Will the pitchers and hitters ever be bestfriends? The Drive continues to lay into the Mark and Mike for their comments accusing DMac of rooting for the Broncos to lose. Can you even compare last year’s team to this year’s team? Could Drew Lock have been better under Sean Payton? Derek has one more message for The Morning Show! | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about what to expect vs the Pelicans tonight. Could they be a potential first round matchup? Could the Nuggets play mind games with the Phoenix Suns tomorrow night? Jake helps Derek with some Colorado Rockies players to watch this season. | Deion Sanders has it rocking at CU and news comes out about the Spring Game. How will the players respond?
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Hour 3 of The Drive discusses the trade rumors that don’t want to go away about Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy. What type of Offense could this be if the Broncos want to be a run first team? | The guys discuss why everyone isn’t cut out for the NFL when it comes to being coached at the professional level. How do you get the best out of guys without being too hard on them? | DMac kills everyone with truth about why the Avs faithful should be worried with this Avs team. What changes should Coach Bednar make? Does Bednar instill fear into his team? | If you had as much money as Nikola Jokic, would you buy a new suit for all 82 games? The guys go through some of the most athletic football players of All-Time. Derek takes everyone behind the weights to talk about why certain guys are super athletic.
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene with another conversation about why the Avs lost such a crucial game last night. Also, will anyone be happy or sad if Jokic wins the MVP this season? Mase and DMac got into it today and DMac explains his logic about the Walton/Penner ownership group! Could the talk about a new stadium just be a ploy for something bigger that’s coming? Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will disagrees with DMac that the Ownership Group will sell in 10 years. Could this be a generational ownership or more like a Dick Monfort style ownership? | Will talks about his concern level with the Avs right now. Will takes a few minutes to go around the NHL and lay into certain coaches. DMac joins him just to make sure the record was set straight moving forward. | Derek gets dripped out during the break and the guys talk about Derek vs Rocky tonight at the Nuggets vs Pelicans Game.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the fact that Rockies Baseball gets going tomorrow! How can baseball and the MLB make their sport bigger than regional? How do the Rockies have a large payroll for such a bad team? | Derek is heading to the Nuggets game tomorrow and he’s going courtside! Will TNT catch him on camera? How much did Derek pay? Who put more fear in people’s hearts: Northeasterners or Midwesterners? | DMac responds to Mike Evans about the Avs mailing it in for the rest of the regular season. Better walk off career: Peyton Manning or Ray Lewis? The Fan’s EP Drew Spevak get flamed! | How cold is a Midwest game compared to a Northeast game? Did the guys finally figure out the plan for the Penners moving forward with the Broncos?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with a conversation about Tom Brady enjoying Spring Break with the guys. Was he in Miami? DMac learns so much about the history of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage! Was Chris Rock out of line with his standup? Lamar Jackson continues to be in the news for his latest comments. Did Derek’s idea about the Walton/Penner Group open a can of worms about modern day ownership? Is the NFL colluding against Lamar Jackson? Are the Denver Nuggets trolling Philly with the Nikola Jokic Injury? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive! Jake predicts sideline prices and Derek confirms who was closer to the actual retail price. Derek vs Rocky, the Nuggets mascot, could be on the way! Jake and the guys throw out ideas of how that could happen. | When will Zion Williamson be fully healthy? Could K.J. Hamler be another injury riddled guy? DMac tells the story of Nate Jackson!
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Hour 3 of The Drive goes through the latest NFL Rule Changes. How do you fix the NFL schedule? Derek and DMac go through how to fix the regular season schedule. Can the NFLPA ever fix the voting for the CBA issue? The guys go off on the NFLPA! | CU is benefiting from NIL and the latest list reminds us all of the Coach Prime affect. | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the importance of tonight’s game. Also, who would be the preferable team the Avs would want to face in the first round? Mark Schlereth believes the Broncos could have won 10 games last season without Coach Hackett. The guys react! | Derek tells a story about how he found out he doesn’t have a dad.
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about the motivation for people who come from broken homes! Which former 1989 or 1990 Pittsburgh Steeler could be Derek’s dad? Calais Campbell chooses ATL! Did Denver have a chance? | The Denver Nuggets are getting mixed emotions from ESPN! Derek and DMac defend Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Can the Nuggets still make it to the WCF? | Joel Embiid plays tonight vs Dallas. The guys have fun with why tonight instead of Monday vs the Nuggets. Is tonight the biggest game of the season for the Avs?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the Joel Embiid debacle that took place last night. Did a tip come out about why Embiid was not mentioned on the broadcast? Why wasn’t Stokley in the Baltimore Ravens documentary more? | Who’s more likely to be a bust: C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young? Well Derek and DMac discuss why you always need Burger King, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s as an option. Would that make drafting QB’s more attractive? | The Denver Media spoke to Broncos President Damani Leech in Arizona. Did Leech lay out the plan for the Broncos future? Should it just stay downtown? | Derek and DMac share funny moments about media fights!
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Rockies Opening Day! Also, the guys get into stories about how easy it is to get left behind. Did Coach Malone pull that move with AG last night? Who got in more trouble growing up: Travis or Jason? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Did Mase eclipse 1.5 beverages last night in Arizona? Mase then discusses the balance between FA spending for the long term and winning in the short term for the Walter/Penner Group. How close are the Broncos to developing a plan for a new stadium? Mase talks about what Greg Penner has learned in his first year as the owner of the Denver Broncos. | If you were an owner, what would your life be like? The guys have fun with this question. Greg Penner talks about how helpful the facility survey was earlier this year. What has Greg Penner learned so far? | Our 104.3 The Fan Nuggets Insider Matt Moore, from The Action Network, joins The Drive. Matt responds to the notion of AG being left out by Coach Malone. Also, what was the overall perception from last night’s game after all the storylines about Joel Embiid?
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about Bread! Derek talks about the fight that almost broke up a great friendship! What kind of games should the guys want in the studio? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy begins to detail what his conversation was with Greg Penner. What was the most important thing about Greg’s offseason takeaways? Who would win in a fight: Troy or Mase? Troy details his life in Pueblo, CO! Where do the Broncos stand with their jersey decisions? | Hot Take Tuesday is all about what exactly did John Elway do wrong to destroy his time as the GM of the Broncos? Does what he did right outweigh what he did wrong? Derek admits that he didn’t like Paxton Lynch. | DMac explains the Mark Sanchez experience. The guys discuss how ultimately another QB cost himself a chance at Von’s Halloween Party!
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Hour 4 of The Drive welcomes in James Merilatt! Leonard Fornette is interested in the Broncos. Should the Broncos give him a look? Should it be Leonard or Latavius? James takes another victory lap about Coach Malone as he grills him about AG being forgot about. Is Malone a terrible coach? Could Malone cost the Nuggets in the playoffs? What’s one thing the guys bought as a flex? They go down memory lane and tie it back to Greg Penner and the Broncos. | What does being an NFL Owner mean? Greg Penner talks about what he’s learned so far. How will that help in the near future? Does being empty nesters help? | In conclusion, the guys explain why this investment for the Walton/Penner Group is just an investment!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the Sean Payton presser from earlier today. The guys go into why Joel Embiid is ducking Jokic. Could this get Jokic back in the MVP race? Why isn’t this game on ESPN? | DMac is back and the guys get into where the Broncos are thinking about moving to after their time is up at the current Broncos Stadium? DMac details his trip to Cali and let’s just say it didn’t go as planned. | Well It appears that Cali and Colorado have one significant difference and Derek and DMac go back and forth about it! The Broncos lost out on some guys in Free Agency. Why did they? Why did Sean Payton prioritize the pickups he got vs the guys he could’ve had? | The guys breakdown why the Broncos chose Jarrett Stidham over other backup QB’s. When will the Broncos be able to play Stidham next season?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Embiidless 76ers tonight. Is Joel a chicken? Sean Payton answers a few questions at the Owners Meetings today. Sean lays into the Offense and how bad they were last season. Sean Payton has laid the foundation for the future of the Broncos today and Derek and DMac discuss. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase tries to describe the event he’s attending tonight. Mase talks about how feisty Sean Payton was and how he restored some order about what’s to come. Mase details what’s going on with Sean Payton and his ST comments. George Paton walked back his comments about Javonte Williams. | CU is off and running and the guys have fun with how CU may be in trouble Week 1 of the season. Sean Payton is delegating and the guys explain why. | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive live in studio. Jake talks about what’s going on with CU Football and how the culture is changing there. Is Joel Embiid bowing out? Why isn’t he playing? Could the MVP already be decided?
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Hour 3 of The Drive creates a moment where creating a culture isn’t always easy. Sean Payton discusses the lack of 9 on 7 and 1 on 1 drills from last year’s training camp. Derek breaks down why these drills make or break the success of communication between both units. Did this explain why Coach Hackett was so incompetent last season? | Kendrick Perkins goes after Joel Embiid for sitting out vs the Nuggets tonight. Will Kendrick Perkins be allowed back in the club? The Baltimore Ravens are under fire but why haven’t teams taken the next step to get him? What could be the hold up? | Aaron Rodgers isn’t a NY Jet just yet. Could Coach Hackett be the downfall to the trade being completed? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will takes everyone behind the scenes from the Avs weekend. Could Mikko break the All-Time Goals scored record for Colorado? What does the upcoming schedule for the Avs mean heading into the playoffs?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with Coach Prime telling his players that any trouble they got in over spring break will cost them. It leads to one of the best Spring Break stories ever! Derek got in a lot fights over his college career and he talks about one guy who lost and got destroyed. Was Derek a smarter student than DMac? DMac tells his story about getting kicked out of school. Derek details crazy college workouts and destroys baseball along the way! | Joel Embiid is off tonight vs Denver. How will this be perceived moving forward? If the Nuggets face James Harden tonight, does that still count for Nikola Jokic’s MVP Case? | DST joins The Drive and the guys share some wild Spring Break stories! Should we all feel bad for DMac?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a conversation about why the Broncos fan survey came out when it did. Did the Broncos tip their hand with some exposure to future plans? Also, the Broncos continue to sign former Saints players. Will that benefit the Broncos long term? | The guys have fun with how life is with a hungry Wolfe on the prowl! | Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay discusses the greatness of MPJ and what his role will be heading into the playoffs. How can the Nuggets bench be more reliable? Will the MVP Race be decided this weekend? Jay gives everyone his take on the Sweet 16. | Jerry Jeudy is needed now more than ever. Should the Broncos still consider trading him? Could they get anything higher than a 4th Round Pick for Jerry? The Broncos get another RB and WR from the NO Saints. Could this come back to haunt the Broncos?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Big Story of the Day being more weapons from New Orleans. Could this be a bad thing in the long run? Derek breaks down the importance of finding guys who fit roles. Could Marquez Callaway be that guy as a slot WR? Are the Chiefs looking to add De’Andre Hopkins? Should the Broncos look to add more depth to their secondary or D-Line? The guys take a deep dive into each position room for the Denver Broncos. | The Avs are back on the ice tonight. How do the Avs get it back on track tonight? The Avs get two defensemen back on the ice. How will this team look heading into the playoffs? If there are any more injuries, could that derail the Avs potential Cup Run? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about the Broncos recent acquisitions and what they could mean moving forward. Where’s the needle on the WR Room for the Denver Broncos right now? Could the Broncos sneak more players under the cap before minicamp gets going? Mike goes in depth about the fan survey that was released on Thursday. What does it all really mean?
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Hour 3 has a huge NFL Rule on the table that will be discussed next week. It involves how the NFL can fix Thursday Night Football. Derek and Mat discuss how SNF and TNF are working together to make more compelling matchups. Could the NFL affect week to week processes for every team with the new rule? | The March Mayhem is in full affect and the guys discuss who’s going on to the elite eight from tonight’s games. The Nuggets have been gypped by the Oddsmakers. Can the Nuggets find the fuel to the fire they need to get back on track? | Derek and Mat discuss the latest Fan Survey. What is the Walter/Penner Group looking to do with the stadium? Where would they like for it to be? Should it have a roof or not? How much will Broncos Country’s input help with the final decisions?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about weekend plans! What are the top family games to play during family gatherings? The Avs are getting healthy and Mat details how this could propel the Avs to find stability heading into the playoffs. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the Broncos starting their top 30 visits with in-person visits taking off. Who did the Broncos bring in today? Mase and the guys get into what type of roof matters for the future of the Broncos stadium plans and the Walter/Penner Group. Could the community be made to help pay for a potential new stadium? | Should the NFL allow the 4th and 20 Rule from the XFL to be on the docket? Should the NFL do away with ties in OT? | Cecil Lammey helps close out the week on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with why CU must take the next step by never giving up. Spring Break is on the way and Coach Prime will be cool just like he’s always been! Stoke discusses his top 3rd Round Picks and why the Broncos must hit on the few picks they do have this year! | What is the perception of the Fast and Furious movie series? Derek and Mat discuss the latest injury to K.J. Hamler. Could the Broncos actually cut Hamler before training camp? How could this affect Jerry Jeudy’s future? | The Denver Nuggets get a win vs the Wizards but the #1 issue came to a head last night. Derek and Mat give a solution on how to fix this issue. Will Coach Malone ever be able to trust the bench? | The Avs and Penguins came together for a mentor/mentee matchup between Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby. What did last night expose about the Avs? Did the Avs dig too deep of a hole in the 2nd Period?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with terrible news about Broncos WR K.J. Hamler having surgery on a torn pec. Where does this leave K.J. Hamler’s future with the Broncos? Could he get cut for how he got injured? The Avs had a few lucky breaks but obviously not enough and Mat explains why. Coach Prime is off and rolling in Boulder and today’s message is all about buying in! Are the players willing to buy into the process? Mentality is everything and several coaches for CU express just that. Fear or being fierce is the question that the Buffs have to respond to moving forward. | K.J. Hamler is unfortunately under fire for sustaining another injury. What’s next for Hamler? Should the Broncos trade for De’Andre Hopkins? | The Nuggets got a win but how concerned should everyone be about the bench?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with a former Broncos Punter finding a new home. Also should the Broncos pursue Ezekiel Elliott? With his top three preferences being in place, which team would be the best fit for him? Could De’Andre Hopkins find himself in Denver? | The guys discuss the NCAA Tournament and who they expect to win tonight in each matchup. Could there be more upsets on the horizon? What team bust the guys brackets last week? | Coach Malone is trying to avoid the noise with the MVP conversation. Why does it matter? Also, how can the Nuggets be fixed? | The Fan is going through some changes and Derek expresses his frustrations. Did the Avs put themselves behind the 8-Ball early in the 2nd period? Coach Bednar explains what has hurt them so far. Does it matter about the level of competition is heading into the playoffs? If The Drive was in Vegas right now, what would be the top activities to get into?
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Hour 4 of The Drive goes into some of the most underrated moves in the NFL thus far and the guys land in Las Vegas. How will Jimmy G help the Raiders? How big of a loss is K.J. Hamler to the Broncos? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase details why KJ’s injury sets up for what could be a tough training camp for him. Did any of his past injuries hurt him in this situation? Rooftop Richie checks in live from Las Vegas!!! Richie talks about the seen and unseen things that has taken place in the last 24 hours in Vegas! Who is he rooting for in Vegas this weekend? Mase and the guys go down a worm hole about underground tunnels in Vegas. | The guys discuss why taking cold showers are important. Also, the guys get everyone set for the NFL Rule Changes that will be petitioned on The Drive this Friday. | Our 9 New Broncos Insider Mike Klis details a huge stadium upgrade that’s setting up for a new stadium. The guys explain what this will mean long term.
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Hour 1 of The Drive sets up with a conversation about how Elijah Moore’s trade to Cleveland potentially laying the groundwork for Jerry Jeudy to be traded. Has Jerry Jeudy been spoiled by success before coming into the NFL? | The guys discuss the WBC championship and how Ohtani has transformed how baseball is received around the globe! Should a player become a citizen of a country if he moves there to play their sport? | Why would Jerry Jeudy be traded if the Broncos don’t get proper compensation? The guys have a conversation about how anyone should expect Jeudy to sustain success with so much change. Derek talks about Jeudy focusing on what’s important moving forward. | Our Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the latest on injuries with the Avs. Cale Makar isn’t playing tonight but is this move precautionary? Who could pose the biggest threat to the Avs in the West? Will the Avs be #1 in the West by the end of the season? Will discusses his confidence with the Denver Nuggets moving forward.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Denver Nuggets getting back to work tonight vs Washington! How worried should we all be about the Nuggets lack of cohesion to close the season? Have the Nuggets grown complacent? Could it be a lack of chemistry or mental toughness that’s hurt the Denver Nuggets most right now? Are the Nuggets a 2nd round team? Jerry Jeudy is being shopped by Cleveland. Could the constant chatter mess with Jeudy’s confidence? What would define a great season for Jerry Jeudy next season? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about how the Nuggets should look to close the regular season show with these last 10 games. Are the Nuggets in better hands than most assume? What will the bench look like moving forward? | The Avs Superstar Goalie Alex Georgeiv has been the dark horse grinder for the Avs. Has AG shown himself to be someone the Avs can lean on moving forward? How fortunate should the Avs be to get such a diamond in the ruff?
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens with a conversation about Mike McGlinchey being the “underwear and socks” to the Broncos success. Derek explains the concept of being grateful for what the Broncos are doing with this new regime. | Derek is ready to shred some nar this weekend but how much longer does he have remaining in this ski season? The Broncos improved in multiple areas, but can the Broncos convert to a successful run first team? What will the Broncos need to change this season to have a better offense? | What does it mean for Russell Wilson to have a minor knee procedure done at this age? Can you build a team around Russ at this age? Should Russ focus on getting himself together in spite of everything that took place last year? | The guys discuss the inexperience in the secondary. Can the Broncos afford to lack experience right now? Do the Broncos need more veteran help at edge rusher?
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with could Lamar Jackson be on the move? Did Lamar hurt himself by not having an agent? Also, the Avs are ready to rock and roll vs the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Could tonight turn into a "fight for Cale" night? How would Derek be an enforcer? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about Russell Wilson taking time to take that next step next season with the Broncos. If you cut Russ after next season, where do the Broncos go from there? How many more excuses do the Broncos have moving forward? | Derek and Mat discuss the Avs current 6-game winning streak. Denis Malgin has worked his way up in the rotation and the guys give him props. Should we all go back to cable? | Will Petersen joins The Drive and things get extra weird for no reason. Will gives everyone the latest on the Avs before they drop the puck at 6pm on TNT!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with bad news from the Avalanche Camp. Mat Smith discusses it! Also, the crossover has a heated discussion about how the Nuggets will get back on track. Do the Nuggets make the city of Denver nervous heading into the playoffs? How much should we care about the WBC tonight? | Cam Newton is going to throw at Auburn’s pro day. The guys discuss why this is irrelevant. Derek talks about Cam Newton and Von Miller’s careers. The guys discuss how do you sure up the DE/OLB room moving forward. | The CU women’s basketball team got the win over #3 seeded Duke on Monday night. How far can they go? Also, the Avs are finding their groove, but can the goalie play be sustained? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy discusses where the Broncos go at WR as they continue to shop around for better options. Could Jeudy realistically attract a 1st round pick? Will Caden Sterns take over for K-Jax at safety next season? Troy gives his most important needs still left. Could more restructuring of contracts take place for the Broncos?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with more Coach Prime euphemisms from Day 2 of CU Football Spring Practice. Derek and Mat discuss how setting a standard matters in sports. Do you lose respect for guys who don’t put in the work? What type of coach is needed to develop a great football player? Derek talks about having a tough mentality when building towards greatness. Will the Nuggets officially remove the dark cloud from over their head and start winning? | Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about how the Broncos restructuring contracts will help them now and later. Who would want to take on some of the Broncos bad contracts moving forward? Where do the Broncos get better and where should they plug more holes? James goes through it! | The guys take some time to discuss upcoming rule changes that will be on the table at the next NFL league meeting. How many changes would affect future playoff teams the following season?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with Hard Knocks talk. The guys get into the criteria of what makes a great Hard Knocks team! Who are the projected teams to be in the running this season? Who’s the team that stands out? | The sleeper team emerges from the ashes and Mat tells you who they are! Where will Cam Newton end up after today? | Jared Bednar gets an extension from the Colorado Avalanche! How important is stability for this team and Coach Bednar? Will this vote of confidence fuel the Avs to make another cup run? | How will Jeudy ever command a 1st round draft pick? Derek tells several stories from how his rookie season and freshman year were full of being pranked! Riley Dixon has come back to Denver as the Broncos set up for a punter battle.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with more Riley Dixon news as he comes back to Denver! Mat discusses the original argument around Riley when he was drafted. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase has a PSA for all men in the Rocky Mtn. Region. Mase discusses how bringing in Riley Dixon says a lot about the new culture for the Broncos. The Broncos have some decisions to make in the NFL Draft. Should WR be higher on their list? Could a WR trade still happen? Mase answers some pressing NFL rule change questions! | The guys play a fun game of fill in the blank for people who believe in ties! How should the NFL spice up the ending of games for the NFL. | Will Petersen comes on to set the record straight about why exactly the Broncos shouldn’t trade Jerry Jeudy. Who are the special players on the Broncos right now?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the Nuggets preparing to see the inevitable down the back stretch. What should the current perception of the Nuggets be right now? The Broncos decided to raise the price of admission after 2014 and it paid off. Derek details that move and how the Nuggets may have to take a page out of the Broncos book if they don’t win a championship this season. | Derek details his time in Montana and what it was like firing a cannon ball. The Broncos and Cowboys were the talk of the weekend, and the guys explain why! Are the Broncos prepared to let Jerry Jeudy walk if they don’t pick up his 5th year option? | Could reassurance for Jeudy open the door for him to step into being the #1 WR the Broncos need? Could becoming disgruntled from not getting the ball be tough for some stars on the Broncos Offense? How much did injuries hurt the Broncos last season? | Which sporting event is losing the battle of March right now? How are the Avs able to find their groove regardless of circumstance? How concerned should everyone be about Cale Makar being out tonight? Derek and Mat discuss the road to a back-to-back title!
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Hour 2 of The Drive reminds us all that IT’S TIME! Coach Prime is ready change the culture at CU and it’s prevalent in spring practice. How much will it help CU to always be in “grind mode?” Derek talks about how proving yourself pays off in the long run. Are the Broncos where they want to be right now? The guys discuss a few names. | Well it’s time to experiment with rule changes in the NFL. The Drive threw out a few that should be explored! |The NFL are looking to make some rule changes. The guys continue to have some fun with how it could shake up the league. Also, the Denver Nuggets got another win. Where are the Nuggets mentally right now? How much of this slump is on Coach Malone? Also, how focused should Nikola Jokic be on a third straight MVP?
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Hour 3 of The Drive recaps what has been a very adventurous Free Agency for the Denver Broncos. The guys go through different positions of needs for the Broncos. Who do you get in Free Agency vs what can be found in the draft. | The guys discuss how the Broncos made this year a “prove it” year for Russell Wilson. Did Russ learn who he was this year? | The Denver Nuggets are trying to find their groove. Is the bench unit bought in? Also, the fans care more the MVP than Jokic does about accolades and that’s what makes him great. Will Russ ever get to a place where it’s all about winning? Could a drastic change be on the way for the Nuggets if they don’t get to the Finals this season? | The guys discuss some Free Agent moves that went down today around the NFL. Could the Broncos make anymore moves? Is there a vet who can speak to Russ and bring him back to earth?
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Hour 4 of The Drive talks about how hard a coach should push their players. CU set the standard this weekend with their coaching. How hard should a spring practice or training camp be for a football team? How much of an affect could a practice have on a team long term? Did Russ catfish Broncos Country? If the Broncos lose again this season, how much of losing will be blamed on Vance Joseph? Dre’Mont Jones spoke about the culture of the Broncos last season! | Does Derek need his own chair? Well could it be that Derek and his new show discovered a new evolution that’s on the rise? Monkey on shrooms led to human evolution? | The Avs drop the puck at 7pm vs Chicago. The Avs stepped up on many occasions this season in spite of rest or injuries this season. How will that play out moving into the playoffs?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the bracket bust conversation! The guys then get into why Jerry Jeudy should be a trade candidate! DMac gets pressed right away! Could Stoke save the day? | The Judge Dan Jacobs sits in for Derek Wolfe today! The guys take a moment to get reacquainted. DMac and Dan get after it immediately as DMac prepares for vacation. Gonzaga is in town and DMac has some fun with this. | Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive! Jay talks about why the Nuggets are struggling right now. Will this bench get back on track? Why is Coach Malone throwing the Nuggets under the bus again? Jay Williams has a March Mayhem story for the ages! | Dan Jacobs threw his former host under the bus and he tells the story. How did George Karl get involved? Also, where do the guys stand with the Avs right now?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a funny situation where DMac teaches Dan a lesson on how not to be old! Where do the guys stand with the Broncos right now? Dan calls out DMac for flip flopping again. DMac tries to explain how Sean Payton will fix the Broncos but he dips into his past to make his point. Who would the guys rather have: DeMeco Ryans or Sean Payton? Dan is pressing DMac for his belief in the Broncos, but can they find common ground? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the Nuggets finally responding to adversity. Also, can the Nuggets afford to have their back up against the wall moving forward? DMac and Dan discuss how Nikola Jokic’s stock is taking a hit right now. | Dre’Mont Jones goes on Brock and Salk in Seattle to discuss his time with the Broncos. Jones details where it all went wrong. Did Dre’Mont expose the obvious or open a new can of worms? Dan explains the totality of ineptitude that has led to some guys leaving the Broncos. Dan is disappointed in Russell Wilson and he can’t believe all of the stains on his name after one year but Dan keys in on one major issue. Does Russell Wilson get it? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Dre’Mont Jones says goodbye to Broncos Country. Mike details why Jones and the Broncos couldn’t get a deal done. Mike also talks about why Zach Allen got the nod over Dre’Mont. How much drama within the Broncos locker room led Dre’Mont to say what he said earlier today? Mike gives everyone an update on the WR Rumors and who could be on the move.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with a March Mayhem update! Dre’Mont Jones wasn’t happy with the Broncos and expresses that today. What happened that made him speak up today? The guys sift through what led to so much drama coming into the organization. What level of drama can the Broncos tolerate to be a decent team? | DMac and Dan put a bow on the first set of games for the March Mayhem Tournament. Why did the Broncos roll with Jarrett Stidham at backup QB? Why did Sean Payton want Stidham? | Our Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive! Dan calls out Will for not going to Princeton. What was the best thing about the Avs win last night? Who can take the reigns from the Avs if they catch their stride? Did Lars Eller finally establish himself as one of the guys with last night’s goal? Also, how much of Dre’Mont’s departure was on Russell Wilson? | Why does Russell Wilson get a naïve tag on his name? DMac explains how out of the loop Russ is with most things. Has Russ grown too comfortable with being catered to? Who is Russell Wilson? Is DMac giving Russ a pass?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene live from downtown Denver, CO as they recap March Mayhem! What do the guys love most about the Tournament? The guys get into what they liked most about the Denver Broncos FA moves. Jerry Jeudy is the best player on the Broncos? Dan test DMac’s theory! Are the Broncos in a championship window or not? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. The DMac vs Dan show heightens as they discuss Jerry Jeudy vs PS2! DMac vs Mase talk value as the Clinton Portis and Champ Bailey trade gets brought up. Is Russ closer or farther from his prime? | Breaking News comes out about the Comcast vs Altitude case. Dan breaks the latest. How much closer is the Rocky Mtn. Region to seeing Altitude back on Comcast? Dan goes through the legal ramifications of the latest information. Could the Rockies be the window to get Altitude back on Comcast? | What type of team will the Broncos be moving forward? As the guys look back, who was responsible for Josh Allen not becoming a Bronco?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a March Mayhem Update with The Crossover! Will the Denver Nuggets get back on track? Who's in and who’s out so far in the Tournament? | Derek is heading to a special event and he explains how important it is to a certain community. Another Tournament Update comes at you as Arizona lays into Princeton. Could Princeton come back? Also, who else has been upset so far? | Derek and Rooftop Richie discuss why ancient civilization doesn’t seem to have the same pizazz as they once did. Also, was Troy or Sparta real cities? Could a #15 seed be on the verge of upsetting a #2 seed? Why did Stidham choose Denver over Las Vegas? | Derek and DMac takes everyone coast to coast as the Free Agents get love from their former cities. The guys respond to how much Russ will have to prove himself next year.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with breaking news about more QB’s on the move! Could Russell Wilson’s attrition come back to haunt him this season? Another Tournament Update as the Mayhem is underway! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses how the Broncos could find themselves in the playoffs next season. What is the offseason grade so far for the Broncos? Is this the most expensive Offensive Line in Broncos History? Will Quinn Meinerz actually be able to let the belly fly this season? | Another Tournament Update comes and it’s a close game! We go live to Charleston vs SDSU as things are coming down to the wire! | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake has another update on Jamal Murray and it’s not good. Could injuries play apart into why the Nuggets are losing? The Avs are trying to find their mojo again. Derek calls out DMac for flipping and flopping.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with giving away roses to some amazing bachelor’s who have landed in Denver! A HUGE UPSET is brewing in the tournament and The Drive covers it! | The biggest upset of the tournament so far comes to you live on The Drive! We go down memory lane to the biggest #15 and #2 seeded upsets in NCAA History! | PJ Locke is back with the Broncos! What will his position be? Who’s going to start opposite of Justin Simmons in the secondary? Derek and DMac discuss the stipulations to getting a SB Ring! | A goalie fight almost took place in the NHL last night! Who doesn’t like a goalie fight? DMac makes excuses about fighting in the NHL and why it could negatively affect teams. Derek talks about how he’s grateful for how he got to this point in life!
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Hour 4 of The Drive welcomes in DST as they recap the crazy day with the March Mayhem Tournament! The guys discuss the biggest upset of the day. Also, Will Petersen went to Missouri and it leads to a bigger story about why he didn’t go to Princeton! Therapy is in session on The Drive! Who else should be on Upset Alert? The guys let you know. The Avs are soaring to open the game! Could the Avs make a serious run in the playoffs? The Nuggets are trying to get on track. Jokic is playing a different game tonight but the guys get into why Jamal is still playing. | Will the media ever meet the new Broncos? How do the Broncos increase their social setting for the fans moving forward? | The Nuggets are trying to get it going but in the meantime, what can the Broncos expect form their O-Line? What could be the downside to the new pieces on the line? What’s the line you draw with the Jerry Jeudy trade rumors and JJ potentially ever being traded?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Aaron Rodgers making something that’s simple so complicated on the Pat McAfee show. The Crossover absolutely crushes A-Rod and Coach Hackett. Zach details the meltdown of the Buffalo Bills in Free Agency! Allen Lazard for Jerry Jeudy? Did the Broncos tip their hand by speaking to Lazard? | The guys have fun with the #1 movie of 2022. DMac starts and it leads to the movie argument of the best sports movie of All-Time! The Broncos made an underrated move and DMac explains why! | Who parties harder: Derek or DMac? The guys discuss how much trouble one man can get into on the road! Does DMac have a secret crush? | Aaron Rodgers makes his stance clear on the Pat McAfee Show. The guys respond to how A-Rod worked his way to NY.
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Hour 2 of The Drive is all about the New League Year in the NFL. The Drive starts in Boston as DMac talks about the price of housing now compared to years ago. Mike Evans talks about this year not being about Russell Wilson. Why isn’t this year about Russ? The guys go through how this team was constructed so far this offseason. Should Derek take up bear knuckle boxing? Can football players transcend any sport better than any other athlete? The guys breakdown why having the right leader in life translates to how great you can be. | DMac is trying to start a new beef in Denver within the Broncos past and present regime. Could DMac pull it off with just one interview? Could Phillip Lindsey be back in Denver? | Coach Malone goes off on the Nuggets in last night’s press conference. Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake discusses where everyone should be vs where they are with the Denver Nuggets. How do the Nuggets find their mojo back? Is this slump temporary or permanent?
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Hour 3 of The Drive talks about what was said about Zach Allen from our friends in Phoenix! Derek and DMac react and discuss why Arizona can’t have nice things. Is Kyler Murray entitled? Was that apart of the culture? | The Drive takes a moment to appreciate the New Broncos Players! Russell Wilson is being given more gifts this offseason to be successful. What will he do with it? Also, where is Jake Heaps right now? | Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic talks to Nathan MacKinnon! Nate calls for blood come playoff time and the guys react. Who wants to face the Avs in the first round? | Are the GB Packers asking for too much from NY for Aaron Rodgers? Is there too much crime in Denver? What if the Broncos got Rodgers instead of Russ?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with the official return of our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason! Mase talks about why he came back to Denver. Well, how should the Broncos start getting their official FA press conference together? Andrew Mason signs his book that he wrote. Derek talks about his upcoming book. The guys go through the highlights of the Broncos FA thus far! The Broncos are keeping it simple right now, how will that play out long term? | Derek disappears and we can’t find him! The Broncos are making things official with their Free Agents now! How will the Broncos make it work with Russell Wilson? | Training Camp fights have gotten ugly around Dove Valley and Derek details some cool moments from those fights. Who had the best training camp fight in recent Broncos History?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with a recap of the Broncos latest move as they bring in RB Samaje Perine to backup Javonte Williams. How do the Broncos FA moves stack up so far? | Derek may be working on something for the Broncos and he explains exactly what's going on. Also, will DMac have to walk home? A caller takes a moment to explain why Broncos Country feels the way they feel about Russ. | Russell Wilson has been the butt of DMac’s jokes lately. What will DMac have to do if Russ has a comeback player of the year type season? | Derek’s Breaking News get the top story of the day on Denversports.com. Will Petersen joins The Drive to detail Derek’s report and why it could come back to help the Broncos. Will gives everyone the latest update on the Avs new injury. Who will be on the new 1st and 2nd lines for the Avs?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with a recap of the Broncos Free Agency thus far. Dre’Mont Jones heads to Seattle and Zach Allen comes to Denver from Arizona! What does this mean for the Broncos Pass Rush? Do you go out and get more depth! Could Calais Campbell be on his way to Denver? Could Derek Wolfe come out of retirement? | RB Samaje Perine gets a deal done with the Broncos as their second option at RB. What type of message does this send by signing another RB? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive! Jake details how Jamal Murray is doing. Also, will Jamal Murray be back in commission tonight? What does this 5-game road trip mean for the Nuggets?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a discussion of how the Broncos can start to turn things around. The Crossover has some fun going down Broncos Memory Lane! Where does the Aaron Rodgers saga stand right now? | Who made more money in their career, Malik Jackson or Derek Wolfe? Do the Broncos have room to fit more big-time talent under the cap? Should Derek have taken less from the Broncos? | The guys get into why you have to be more stout and in shape to be a starter as a Defensive Lineman. The Avs win but things got worse as the injuries continue to pile up! | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy discusses what led to the Broncos splurge on Day 1 of Legal Tampering. Will the Broncos spend more big money in FA? Could a Safety be on their way to Denver? The Broncos have been shopping around their WR’s but what is the market? Where could Jerry Jeudy end up?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with initial reactions to the Broncos Free Agency Moves! The guys go through why certain guys are a Sean Payton fit more than the guys who left. Is toughness what the Broncos need going forward on the O-Line? | Derek and DMac discuss the Broncos filling big holes on the offensive side of the ball. Derek and DMac play a game of who’s the longest tenured RT since 2014! | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike details what’s going on with the Broncos after their newest Free Agent signings! Where do the Broncos need to go next? When will the defense get going in Free Agency? Also, could Jerry Jeudy be on the move? Mike details the latest saga with the WR room. | Derek talks about what it’s like to get the best out of someone who has potential.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with Mark Schlereth from Schlereth and Evans joining The Drive. Mark details the retooling of the Offensive Line. Which signing was better? Derek and Mark go through why it’s important to have guys who can handle their own inside and out. The guys discuss technique and transition to scheme for an Offensive Lineman in the NFL. How does Mark feel about Jared Stidham? Should they have stuck with Brett Rypien? | The guys recap the day for the Broncos! Well how do the Broncos build on what they have? Will Jared Stidham be the guy? | March Madness is back, and the guys discuss Denver being a host site. Will anyone go to a game? How are the Denver Nuggets currently perceived?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the scene for the Denver Broncos and their hot start to Free Agency. Did the Broncos overpay for Jared Stidham? | Derek and DMac explain why the moves today were great! So where do they go from here? Do you grab defensive players in the draft? Do you bring back Latavius Murray? | The Broncos grab a TE that most people haven’t heard of. How do the Broncos work in their new signings? Do the signings have a deeper underlying meaning with Sean Payton leading the charge? | The guys discuss Canada and how it compares to the U.S.! The Denver Nuggets may be in trouble as the MPJ vs Coach Malone saga has begun. Should Coach Malone be on the hot seat? DMac has a funny story that ties the Nuggets and Avs together over the weekend! We get Broncos Breaking News.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason. Mase has some surprising grades for the Broncos FA signings today. Why does he have mixed feelings? Could Jared Stidham be the bridge for a potential transition for Russell Wilson and the Broncos? Who’s in control right now: Sean Payton or George Paton? Could the Broncos be setting up for a big time QB coming out of college in 2024? Should the Broncos build their next trade package around Patrick Surtain? Mase breaks down what’s next for Russell Wilson and his contract heading into next offseason. Mase explains why it would be a mistake to not resign Dre’Mont Jones. | James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about the Broncos moves today. Did they make the right decision at RT? Also, will they make a move on Dre’Mont Jones? James explains why he doesn’t really care about Alex Singleton’s return. | James Merilatt goes off on coach Malone and takes his infamous victory parade! Could Coach Malone be on his way out?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Breaking News out of Dove Valley! The Broncos are finally making moves but how much will these moves help them? The Avs seem to be tapped out right now but should we give up on them? Will the Nuggets pull out the win vs San Antonio tonight? | The Broncos are making moves and Derek discusses what should be next. Will the Broncos capitalize on their momentum? | Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay talks about the new narratives that have come out about Nikola Jokic this week. Should race ever be brought into sports? Also, how should Denver feel now that they’re getting attention? Ja Morant is in trouble, but can he turn it around? | College Basketball Update sets up for a bigger question, will Rooftop Richie be ok in the long run? How worried is Derek about Cincy’s bid for the tournament? The Avs are in trouble and DMac explains why this year’s team isn’t ready for another run.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a story about flipping tables and golf carts. Derek then discusses why you must be careful with people who try to throw you off track. The Broncos are making moves but what should they do with the extra cap space? Derek leans RT but should the Broncos draft or get it through Free Agency? Should the Broncos go get another LG in Free Agency? A funny story comes up about a former Bronco who threw Derek off during a game. How much does film study matter? | Breaking News comes out about the Chicago Bears trading the #1 pick to Carolina. DMac takes a big Victory Lap! Is this what Denver should have done with Justin Field two years ago? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gives everyone the latest with the Broncos news from earlier today. Mike dives into who the Broncos may have their eyes on in Free Agency. If you’re Dre’Mont Jones, do you stay or do you go? Chicago is the front runner for Jones but can the Broncos make an effort to keep him around? Mike highlights how letting a guy like Graham Glasgow go is tough on both sides.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with the news about Chicago trading away the #1 Overall Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Broncos are linked to several names in Free Agency. Derek begins to lay out where they need to start. Is Vance Joseph looking to bring back a few former AZ Cardinals? | What do the Packers get back for Aaron Rodgers if he’s traded to NY? Did Russell Wilson screw up the market for star QB’s being traded? | Kareem Jackson did a great job of defending Russ on GMFB. Well should he have to defend Russ? Also, will Kareem Jackson be back with the Broncos? | Rooftop Richie needs help with a dating situation. Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake gets everyone set for what to expect vs the SAS tonight. When is it a good time for a coach to call out his team?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets some interesting news from Courtland Sutton and it appears he’s upset! Derek and DMac respond to Courtland. Could the end be near for Sutton with the Broncos? How much does it hurt to hear your name in trade rumors? Should the Broncos bring back Chris Harris Jr.? The Big Story of the Day is Justin Fields gets a huge boost of confidence from the Chicago Bears today with them trading away their #1 Overall Pick. Who has less room for error: Chicago or Denver? Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about how the Avs didn’t capitalize vs the LA Kings last night. Also, how much more does Bednar have in the tank? Gabe had more surgeries than we knew over the last few seasons and Will details the story. | Derek is giving a speech on Saturday. Will he be honored there? If so, what award should he get? What have the Irish contributed to the St. Patricks Day celebration? | The Avs are in trouble and Will Petersen lays into Coach Bednar. Will Courtland Sutton be traded this weekend?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a CU Update as they trek through the Pac-12 tournament. What is the worry meter with Gabe and the Avs right now? James rips Malone for how he let that game get away in the second half. What was the atmosphere like vs Chicago with the Broncos Newcomers in the building? | Another CU Buffs Update comes at the expense of the TV going out. DMac and Mat Smith discuss the Avs journey thus far. Could Gabe play right now if the playoffs started tomorrow? How will the Avs get into full “repeat” mode? | Did the Nuggets mentally press themselves out of a win yesterday? Also, should Jamal rest vs San Antonio so he can break the record at home vs Brooklyn? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake explains why the last 16 regular season games won’t mean anything. Jake talks about Nikola Jokic responding to critics lately. Also, can the Nuggets flip the switch?
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Hour 2 of The Drive takes you down to the wire with CU and CSU as they’re both in action! Both Coaches have a full meltdown. The Drive turns to Fred Van Vleet as he talks about the Refs. DMac and Mat Smith take a weird turn down Colorado Blvd. which takes everyone to the 1990’s of Buffalo, NY! The Denver Broncos Newcomers stop by the Denver Nuggets game. Did his energy drain the crowd or give insight to how he goes about his business? | CSU unfortunately lost at the buzzer on a potential tying 3-point shot. Did Mat choose to bash on CSU or cry about CU? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will discusses why it took Gabe so long to have surgery. Did the Avs not properly diagnose his injury? Is this giving more Peter Forsberg vibes? Also, who do you blame for the mess that is the Avs season? Should Gabe retire?
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Hour 3 of The Drive has some fun with the idea that Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams are on the outs. Did the Rams show everyone how to capitalize on a one and done Super Bowl? What should the Broncos learn from the Rams? | The Denver Nuggets have a unique opportunity this weekend, but will they take it? DMac wonders how Coach Malone should manage his players to close the regular season. Will Reggie Jackson play in the playoffs? | DMac kills everyone with truth about how Sean Payton has shown everyone that it’s coming, but will Broncos Country and Russell Wilson be ready? Who will be worse in the next 3 three years: Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson? | Senior Editor of Denversports.com, James Merilatt, joins The Drive. James talks about the reception of Sean Payton. A conversation stirs up about how a Coach treats the people around them always comes back to haunt them. Did Coach Malone do right by the Nuggets tomorrow night? Nikola Jokic addresses the latest controversy. Could this be getting in his head?
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Hour 4 of The Drive wonders should everyone be worried about Gabriel Landeskog. James and Mat downplay how this injury for Gabe will affect him long term. DMac is panicking and he explains why. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about some of the weirdest injuries ever in Denver Sports History. Also, why are the Broncos dragging their feet on getting prepared for Free Agency? Who are the Broncos top 3 Free Agent candidates right now? The guys discuss | Mat and Stone Cold meet today on The Drive but CU is the intersection. | Could James throw a pitch higher than 60 MPH? Could James actually throw 80+ MPH and get three outs?
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Hour 1 of The Drive holds NFL QB’s to a higher standard as they discuss the challenge ahead for Russell Wilson and Lamar Jackson. If Sean Payton can’t fix Russ, where do the Broncos go from here? | This is not a drill lives in infamy! DMac, Rachel, and Jake discuss what that moment meant a year ago to the date. How do we feel about that move now? | The Avs put on a show last night vs San Jose. Did Bednar accomplish what he wanted all along? Are the Broncos better off today than they were a year ago? Should the Broncos have wanted the picks instead of Russ? | Who knows their team fight song? Also, should Broncos Country keep believing in Russell Wilson?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with breaking Ja Morant News as DMac, Rachel, and Jake dive in. Will Ja be suspended by the NBA for more than 50 games? More Breaking News comes out and this time DMac is affected first hand as we head back to his alma mater. The Avs are dealing with more injuries, and everyone reacts to the latest update. Could Gabe be falling behind schedule again? Trading for a Star QB or drafting a 1st Round QB? DMac and Jake flush out the risk and the reward of going both routes. | Jamal Murray hints at a special night on twitter vs the Chicago Bulls! Also, more Ja Morant News comes out and it’s only getting worse. Shannon Sharpe adds more gasoline to the fire! | Cale Makar understands the mission at hand and DMac goes behind the scenes to get him to explain the Avs mindset right now.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with a 1-year anniversary of a surreal moment in Broncos History. It leads to a bigger question, what will be the top storyline heading into this year’s Training Camp? | Would you take Russell Wilson again? Well DMac explains what the Broncos could have done with their two 1st round picks. | How long will it take Jamal Murray to break the Nuggets All-Time 3-point record tonight? How should the NFL feel about this NFL QB Draft Class? Well, a certain Mock Draft highlights why this Draft is needed. | How cringy is Russell Wilson truly? Well everyone compares his present and his future. Is Russell Wilson apart of the problem more than he is apart of the solution for the Denver Broncos?
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps the Top Stories in Denver Sports. Jake catches us up on the latest with the Ja Morant and how this could affect the Denver Nuggets playoff bracket is Memphis falls out of the #2 seed. Rachel talks about what the 1-year anniversary of the Russell Wilson trade means to her. Will Peterson joins in and talks about the future of Gabriel Landeskog with he Avs. Did Coach Bednar give insight into the future? Well how did the Broncos get here? Should March 8th be frowned upon? Is it better to be feared than respected? | College Basketball Update comes back on The Drive. Will the Kroenke’s be at Ball Arena tonight for Jamal’s special night? | How do The Denver Broncos open up more Salary Cap Space? Everyone gives a preview of the top stories heading into tomorrow.
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Hour 1 of The Drive sets up with some breaking news about Dre’Mont Jones and others as the Franchise Tag Deadline has passed. Russell Wilson’s contract and The Morning Show made DMac say what? The Crossover Team destroys DMac for his QB Theory today. | Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones are going two different ways right now. Did Lamar overplay his hand? What does this mean for the Baltimore Ravens now that Lamar can talk to other teams? Did this offseason show that the Broncos need to go all in on Russell Wilson? | Now that Dre’Mont Jones will become a Free Agent, what’s next? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy discusses why the Broncos chose to go the other way from Dre’Mont Jones. What should be the Broncos next focus? Could signing a few O-Lineman in Free Agency be worth the investment? What would it take to bring in Derrick Henry from the Tennessee Titans? How do the Broncos free up some cap space?
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Hour 2 of The Drive recaps Franchise Tag Deadline Day. Dre’Mont Jones wasn’t signed by the Broncos. Lamar Jackson is in a weird place right now but could the Broncos have had Lamar Jackson? With Dre’Mont Jones appearing to be on his way out in Denver, where do the Broncos go from here? Will they have any success with finding a pass rusher in free agency? What should be the top positions of need? | Coach Bednar is not happy and he’s spewing heat every chance he gets about his team. What can the Avs do to get back on track? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will jumps on to discuss what’s wrong with the Avs right now. How angry should a HC be? Also, where are they with the injuries? How far are the Avs from the mountain top? Can they get right tonight vs San Jose?
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Hour 3 of The Drive brings in Scrappy Will from Denversports.com to roll on. They recap the major headlines from around the NFL on Franchise Tag Deadline Day! Today is the 7 year anniversary of a special moment in Broncos History. Should John Elway or Paxton Lynch take the cake for the Broncos demise? | Will and DMac go toe to toe about why Brock Osweiler isn’t getting enough blame for how the Broncos fell off the cliff. Who was in control of the Broncos: John Elway or Joe Ellis? | The Denver Nuggets won a tough game vs the Toronto Raptors. Jamal almost broke the Nuggets All-Time 3-point record. DMac talks about the calls that went in the Nuggets favor last night. | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake and DMac discuss what Deion Sanders has going on in Boulder. The Drive responds to the Kendrick Perkins vs JJ Redick debate from First Take today. Why is ESPN allowing Kendrick to drive this narrative?
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Hour 4
Hour 4 of The Drive is joined by James Merilatt. James says the Avs need to win tonight or else! James Merilatt takes a lap about the Nuggets next road trip. James talks about Coach Malone not being focused on the right things. Can MPJ and Jamal Murray stay healthy? DMac changes course on his QB Theory and talks about Russ being the guy who needs to step into this moment without any distractions. James goes off on why you have to capitalize on the now because tomorrow isn’t promised for the Broncos. | Dre’Mont Jones is a free agent. Can the Broncos bring him back? Where should the Broncos go from here in Free Agency? Who’s their ideal choice at RB until Javonte Williams comes back? | The Avs have one mission tonight after Coach Bednar got on their case. Will they get on track tonight? How will the story be told about this version of the Denver Nuggets? Can the Nuggets win in the playoffs on the road?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the discussion about Ja Morant getting in trouble in Denver on Saturday morning. What does this mean for Ja Morant and his future? UFC 285 was on fire and Derek catches us up on the awesome fights! | Ja Morant gets himself in a unique situation and Derek wonders should he be suspended for the rest of the season. The Nuggets are off and rolling but what does tonight’s game mean? | Jamal Murray has a chance to go for a record tonight vs the current record holder. Will he break it with him coming back to town? Also, how good is wrestling here in Colorado? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will discusses Coach Bednar’s outrage after the game. Also, can the Avs get back to glory as currently constructed? Will Gabe fix everything that’s broken?
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Hour 2 of The Drive has breaking news! Former Chargers QB Phillip Rivers wants to return to the NFL according to Rich Eisen. Derek and DMac discuss what his return could look like. This leads into a discussion about the rivalry between the Chargers and the Broncos. How much did Tim Tebow help fuel that rivalry? Derek talks about why it’s important for some guys to do it the right way. Derek Carr has landed in New Orleans. Who should the Broncos look to pluck off the Saints Tree as they make room for Derek Carr? | Derek and DMac go toe to toe about PS2 being a WR alongside Jerry Jeudy. Would he be a better WR or KR? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake updates us all on the latest with Ja Morant and his incident form Saturday Night. With MPJ potentially out tonight, will Jamal Murray break the Nuggets All-Time 3 pointers made record?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with a conversation about which QB ,past and present, is going where this Free Agency. Could Tom Brady actually return to the NFL? | Would the Broncos go and get Derrick Henry from the Titans? What would Henry cost? Also, should Derek be nominated for Dad of the Year? | Travis Kelce puts on a show during SNL. Could Travis have a future in media? Did Travis get any help from Peyton Manning? | Pat Surtain will get paid one day but how much? How impactful is the rookie sliding scale today compared to a decade ago? Did every Broncos personnel answer the most recent survey? Are the players coming into the NFL today soft?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene with a discussion about Ja Morant. Where does Ja go from here? Will he ever be able to live this incident down? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase goes on to lay out who the Broncos could look at in Free agency. Also, how will the “perception” of the Broncos be viewed moving forward? Is Russ on a 1-year leash? Mase discusses some dark horse candidates the Broncos will key in on during the draft. Mase also gives his NFL Combine recap. | Derek recaps what was a crazy night in UFC 285! | DMac and Will Petersen discuss the Avs getting back on track. How long will it take? The Avs must get things under control with the backup goalie position, but can Frankie be the solution?
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about the most important game of the Denver Nuggets season tonight vs the Memphis Grizzlies. Also, Jerry Jeudy vs Pat Surtain as the best player for the Denver Broncos. DMac goes to bat for Jeudy and Derek defends PS2. Is DMac’s logic flawed? | Derek talks about his time with Joe Rogan and how everything went in Austin. How funny is Joe Rogan? Derek takes everyone behind the scenes to how a real Joe Rogan show goes. | Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams joins The Drive. Jay discusses the stat padding narrative around Nikola Jokic. Was Kendrick Perkins out of line? Could tonight's matchup vs the Grizzlies be a potential WCF preview for the Nuggets? Why is Memphis so bad on the road? | Derek tells more stories about his spontaneous activities with Joe Rogan.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a conversation about DMac’s Jeudy vs PS2 debate. Was DMac out of line. PS2 responded to DMac on twitter so how frustrated is Broncos Country with DMac? The Avs didn’t close the deal at the deadline so are they ready? Will Petersen becomes the butt of some jokes for his height. Should DMac be making fun of anyone’s height? | The Nuggets have the biggest game of the regular season tonight. How excited should we all be? What gets Derek excited? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike discusses how this week went for the NFL Combine and the Broncos. Mike gets into who could be brought back and who’s finding a new home for the Denver Broncos! Where will Dalton Risner and Dre’Mont Jones end up? PS2 is lacking something from his game? Mike shocks the world with his answer.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with a conversation about what Patrick Surtain needs to add to his game! Who does PS2 compare to the most: Champ Bailey, Aqib Talib, or Darrelle Revis? | The guys get into what’s going on with Sean Payton potentially lobbying for Caleb Williams! A draft lottery in the NFL? Could Sean make it happen? | Derek details how life with a concussion can affect you forever. Our Denversports.com Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will discusses the Avs final stretch run before the playoffs. Did the Avs do enough at the trade deadline to get them over the hump? How close is Gabriel Landeskog to returning? Cale Makar ready to return after dealing with a concussion? DMac explains the expenses of youth hockey. | The guys get into what has been the dumbest thing DMac has said this week!
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with a discussion about McDonald’s fights and how admitting to crimes is a funny but dangerous game! RB’s are coming off the market today so where do the Broncos go when Free Agency opens up? Will anyone support DMac’s theory about Jerry Jeudy being the best Denver Bronco? Did DMac move the goal post? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake gives everyone a preview of the Nuggets vs Grizzlies game. Joe Rogan or SNL? | Derek Wolfe calls out an airline! Derek also details how being a A+ parent can be hard! | Zach Bye does play by play for DU and his final call is a MUST LISTEN to end your week on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the Broncos Version of the NFL Draft. How does this draft have an impact on what Dre’Mont Jones should do? | The Avs lost a thriller at Ball Arena on Wednesday vs the NJ Devils. DMac makes a case that the game wasn’t all about winning. Mat Smith tries to straighten him out. When will Frankie be back for the Avs? Also will the Avs make another run at the cup by making another trade? | Coach Malone has a few words for the people driving the stat padding narrative. Coach Malone comes to the defense of Nikola after he responded to something he usually wouldn’t respond to. | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Peterson joins The Drive and rips DMac for his Avs take about taking the night off on Wednesday. Does Mat agree with DMac or Will? What will the Avs do at backup goalie? How close is The Captain to coming back?
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Hour 2 of The Drive heads to Ball Arena as the Nuggets practiced today. Why is Jokic judged the way he is? Mat wonders what would’ve happened had the Avs lost before the Stanley Cup Finals? Mat Smith and DMac go to battle about the Nuggets and how far they will go in the NBA playoffs. Will the Nuggets go to the WCF? Is DMac a homer when it comes to the Denver Nuggets? | March Madness is here and DMac and Mat get everyone set for what’s next on Denversports.com for the 5K Bracket Challenge. Who’s repping who? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake discusses whether DMac has become a homer or not! Jake gets everyone set for tomorrow’s matchup vs the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockies season may be over before it starts and Jake details why!
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Hour 3 of The Drive is joined by Orlando “ Big O “ Franklin from The Players Club. Big O discusses why you must bring Dre’Mont Jones back. Is Dre’Mont Jones the 2nd most valuable pass rusher on the market? | There is a RT on the market that intrigues DMac. Big O talks about why this guy could be a good fit. The guys then put on their GM hats to figure out the cap situation for the Broncos this offseason. | DMac kills everyone with truth about the Avs organization deciding to mail it in vs the NJ Devils on Wednesday. The guys go through why the Avs are so focused on this weekend. How close is Cale Makar to being back? How should the Avs continue to handle Cale’s concussion? | Big O discusses Kendrick Perkins and the stat padding convo. Bruce Brown and Coach Malone defend Nikola Jokic. Why are NBA players so hurt by Jokic’s greatness?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the tone with who’s the BOSS in town for each team in Denver! Is the Rockies Boss on or off the field? The Avs have multiple options and the guys explain why! Will Cale ever be “The Guy?” The Nuggets have a silencer but who’s the guy when it’s all said and done? The answer isn’t unanimous! The Broncos need a BOSS so who did the guys select? Criteria affected some choices with the Broncos picks. | Tom Brady is looking to become a stand up comedian and the guys reenact what that would look like! | DMac ends his Bruce Springsteen reign on a high note!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts up with a conversation about Stat-Padding! With Jokic getting his 100th triple double, did Jokic do enough to qualify for stat padding? Where will Stoke be on Friday as the Grizzlies and Nuggets face off? | Derek joins us live from Austin, TX and DMac and Mat Smith are live in studio! Derek gives everyone the rundown of what his next couple of days will look like. There’s an art to being funny and the guys go through it as Joe Rogan is next up for Derek. The Avs have traded for a specialty 4th liner and Mat explains his role for the Avs. | The NFLPA released a survey about all 32 facilities around the NFL. The Broncos didn’t grade well, and the guys explain their grades and why they got it. Derek takes us behind the scenes within the NFL locker rooms and facilities. | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake discusses how the Denver Nuggets took care of business last night. What will Thomas Bryant’s role be with the Nuggets? Also, what does stat padding mean?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with Derek live in Austin and the DMac and Mat live from the studio! Well Lamar Jackson got an offer from the Ravens but did they undermine him with their offer? Lamar Jackson or Justin Herbert for the next 10 years? | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins us live from Indianapolis, IN at the NFL Combine. Potential #1 overall pick Jalen Carter has gotten in trouble. Mase goes through the details from the draft! Also, he discusses how this could shake up the draft. What will Mase get into tonight in Indy? The guys get into who is the REAL Russell Wilson? | The NFLPA puts out a ranking that allows players around the NFL to grade each facility. Who’s in the top 5? The 29th team will absolutely surprise you! | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will details the Avs trade from earlier today. Also, will they make another move before the trade deadline? Will Derek visit Arch Manning while he’s in Austin?
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Hour 3 of The Drive discusses what happened with the 2023 potential #1 overall pick Jalen Carter. Derek tells a story similar to Jalen’s situation and let’s just say Derek barely escaped! | What will Derek and Joe Rogan talk about on Thursday? Derek has another infamous story about Derek and his buddies! What state allowed for the most crimes during the Derek Wolfe college era? | Brian Flores’ case could move to court very soon and Mat updates everyone with the latest. A serious moment breaks out on the show about why one moment can change your life forever. Deion Sanders and Sean Payton may be closer than some may have thought and the guys discuss why. | Derek’s first ever YT video is coming out today. DMac explains who the #1 priority should be for the Denver Broncos this offseason. Derek and Mat absolutely destroy DMac for his take.
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about who will be the starting RT for the Denver Broncos moving forward. DMac calls out Sean Payton and wonders is he ready to put in the work. How surprised are we that Jamal Murray played vs Houston? Stat Padding has become a thing in the NBA and Mat takes a look at some other performances from this season that qualify. Derek takes everyone behind the scenes on why certain NFL teams don’t do right by their players. | The guys get into Derek’s plans for tonight. Also, will Mat go to the game? The Avs made a trade today and let’s just say, what a name! Will Cale Makar play tonight? | Should the Broncos franchise tag Dre’Mont Jones? Conflicting opinions come flying in to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the silly conversation about Nikola Jokic stat padding. How much truth is there? | The guys get into Sean Payton vs George Paton today in Indy for the NFL Combine! How close are they? Will they ever be Best Friends? | Joe Montana discusses why he called his wife from the Sideline. Also, Sean Payton lays the hammer down on Russ again. Is Russ ready for the storm that’s brewing? | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy discusses what took place in Indianapolis today. How was Sean Payton’s command of the room? Does Russ have his work cut out for him? Also, how will the Dre’Mont Jones situation play out? The Broncos don’t have a 1st Round Pick, so how interested will everyone be in the combine?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with Slim Seany discussing Vic Fangio. Would he have worked long term? Pete Carroll and John Schneider talk about the reports about Russell Wilson last week. Do they even care? DMac explains why it’s important. Will Sean Payton and Russell Wilson be able to work out their differences? Derek talks about bringing in a pop-up football stand for the studio. Dre’Mont Jones to the Bears? The guys discuss how the Broncos could keep him. | Kendrick Perkins vs JJ Redick is displayed on The Drive. A heated argument breaks out about Kendrick Perkins' take. | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. The Avs got a huge win last night but at what cost? Also, the guys discuss famous All-Time fights in the NHL. Are the Avs the favorites in the West? Could we see a Denver vs Boston matchup in the respective NHL and NBA finals?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with George Paton discussing Javonte Williams’ return. Could he be ready by the start of the season? | Sean Payton addresses The Athletics’ reports from last week. Sean shuts it down and the guys call his bluff! | Jerry Rosburg returned to the NFL Combine but this time he’s under new management. Should the Broncos have brought him back? Sean Payton really wanted Vic Fangio, so could it affect Vance Joseph? | Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James discusses why Sean Payton has earned the nickname Slim Seany! Was Sean Payton talking about DMac today at his presser? James talks about the Broncos scrambling unnecessarily over the past 2 weeks. Russell Wilson is apparently getting in shape and the guys disagree about what getting in shape looks like.
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Hour 4 is all about who Sean Payton is throwing under the bus. What could “BAD” look like for the Denver Broncos next season? Could Dre’Mont Jones find himself back in Denver? What would the financial numbers look like if he comes back? DMac tells his story about why he calls James, Jimmy! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about how Sean Payton commanded the room today and why he took over. Mase details the most important things about today! Mase talks about Matt Patricia being linked to the Broncos Staff. Mase tells everyone what he's getting into tonight! | Derek and DMac go through what it’s like to experience the NFL Combine! Derek gives some personal stories about his time at the NFL Combine. | Derek talks about where he’ll be tomorrow.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the return of Derek Wolfe from his sabbatical! Derek Wolfe and Kid Rock had a time in Nashville and Derek gives us a cool recap of his trip. | Derek Wolfe and DMac catch up on what took place with the Broncos last week. What’s going wrong with Sean Payton? Derek tells more stories about his trip | Bones Hyland comes back to Denver and it was quite the game! The guys go back and forth on the MPJ situation. Can MPJ be the 2nd best player for the Denver Nuggets? Can the Nuggets afford to lose in the next week? | How did Derek do on Broadway this weekend? DMac discusses the weekend with the Avs and how the Avs are starting to soar at the right time.
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Hour 2 heads down memory lane with Derek Wolfe and Kid Rock. What sports are Kid Rock into? Boxing took a hit this weekend and the guys explain why. Where is Derek Wolfe heading next? Who else could’ve been hired instead of Vance Joseph? Our ESPN NBA Insider Jay Williams from Keyshawn, J-Will, and Max joins The Drive. Jay Williams talks about the Nuggets-Clippers being a WCF Preview. Also, who will be the second option to Nikola Jokic? Is Jokic more athletic than he’s getting credit for? Who should scare the Nuggets in the West right now? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will discusses the impact of a player like Jack Johnson returning to the Avs. Also, how did the Avs do during their 3 back to backs? The Avs have a huge game tonight vs the LV Golden Knights. Will gets everyone set! | Derek explains why the Denver Broncos have the players to be successful with Vance Joseph. Does Derek miss the game after looking at how things have changed this season?
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Hour 3 sets up with the question of should the Broncos go after Carson Wentz during free agency? Also, DMac discusses what happened last week with Russell Wilson and the Broncos. Derek isn’t impressed with Russell’s new changes. | Deion Sanders takes everyone behind the scenes of how he recruits. Derek discusses why you need certain guys in certain positions to take that next step as a football program. | Sean Payton has given VJ free reign and the guys breakdown why that’ll be important the second time around. | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the one unique thing from the Nuggets game last night. Is Nikola Jokic an athlete? Why does Jokic get so much hate? Derek also talks about why the Broncos NEED to capitalize on OL in the draft.
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps the Denver Nuggets win over the LA Clippers. Would you have boo’d Bones Hyland? DMac has a different take on why he wouldn’t ever boo Bones. A challenger for DMac vs. has emerged! 104.3 The Fan’s PD Raj Sharan joins The Drive to discuss the listener who wants to fight DMac. Who was a better fighter in high school, Derek Wolfe or Mark Schlereth? Who would win a boxing match, Jake Paul or Derek? | Derek and DMac discuss the pitch clock controversy. Derek talks about how to make Baseball better. Should the MLB allow pitchers and hitters to begin boxing during the game? | Will Petersen joins The Drive as he wants to know why Vance Joseph was hired!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the news about Russell Wilson and how last year’s disaster has been building for years. Have we ever seen anything like this before? | Russell Wilson is losing people by the day and one of the producers absolutely loses it over the Russ saga. As the reports continue to come out, Big O and DMac explain what’s wrong with this situation. | Did Sean Payton lie on behalf of Russell Wilson during his opening press conference? Did Sean Payton protect himself by throwing Russ under the bus? | The Nuggets got a huge win last night. Is tomorrow night’s game a throw away game now? What did we learn about the Nuggets ability to win tough games as they head down the back stretch?
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Hour 2 is all about the reports from The Athletic about what was going on with the Broncos and Russell Wilson. Did Russ have too much power? Also, did the Broncos miss the writing on the wall with the Seahawks? Why did Jake Heaps have so much control on Tuesday’s State of the Union meeting? How did the players receive his presence last year? Why didn’t Greg Penner step in sooner? | Stephen A. Smith responds to the Russell Wilson news. How much of the Broncos losing plays a part in the Broncos constantly being under a microscope? | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gives everyone the major takeaways from the article. Mike identifies the issues with the article about Russell Wilson. Can Sean Payton be the ultimate bridge between Russ and his past? What will accountability look like for Russell Wilson next season? Should Baker Mayfield find himself in Denver? Who was responsible for the Vance Joseph hire?
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Hour 3 has a visit from The Morning Show as Mark and Mike come on to defend themselves! Did the Broncos get the VJ hire correct? Also, why do they support Sean Payton so much? Is DMac being a negative nancy? Will DMac save Mike a snack? | Was VJ truly the best hire for the job? Big O lays out why the Broncos didn’t have a choice. | Big O had a scary personal moment last night and he explains what happened. | Stephen A. has good words for Nikola Jokic and his chances for a 3-peat. The guys react! Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake recaps the Nuggets come from behind win vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jake details the debut of Reggie Jackson and the new bench unit. Also, how close is Jokic to locking in the MV3?
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Hour 4 is all about the recap of Russell Wilson’s continuous saga. Why is the national media so shocked? Also, where did it all start? Big O and DMac go through everything that led up to this report by The Athletic comes out. How much of this is Business vs Personal? How much of this animosity did Russell Wilson create? Is all of this actually Jim Harbaugh’s fought? | The Fan’s Weekend Host and Avs Insider Mat Smith joins The Drive. Mat brings big time insight into what the Avs may need to do at the trade deadline next week! How do you deal with Cale Makar? Also, can the Avs take that next step? | The Drive wishes Derek Wolfe a SUPER Happy Birthday! Also, what are the other weekend plans?
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Hour 1 of The Drive has mixed emotions about the return of Vance Joseph. The guys discuss why change can be so hard. Also, who was truly the right candidate? | Big O and DMac discuss what’s next for Vance Joseph. Also, why is Sean Payton responding to people on twitter? | The guys go through the latest coaching staff and what’s their place on with the Denver Broncos. How will this look long term? | The guys take everyone behind the scenes to the hire of Vance Joseph by going down memory lane with one of the funniest quotes of All-Time.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with more breaking news from Dove Valley today. Also, where does this leave the Broncos now that their coaching staff is almost filled? Is Vance Joseph the right guy? James Merilatt stops by to give his take on Sean Payton tweeting back at media members. Who was truly in charge of the hiring process for the Denver Broncos? Why couldn’t Denver get who they really wanted? Did Sean Payton push all of his chips in the middle of the table on Vic Fangio coming back to Denver? Things get heated about Vic Fangio vs Vance Joseph. | Davis Webb got his job taken by who in college? Will Russell Wilson need to be in shape by Training Camp? Will anyone get fired after Year 1 with the Broncos? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake gets everyone set for tonight’s matchup vs Cleveland. Without AG, do the Nuggets have a chance? Do the Nuggets have any must win games coming up? Will we see prime Nuggets again before the playoffs?
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about Vance Joseph coming home to the Denver Broncos as the new DC! How will VJ translate to the current Broncos? The guys answer that question by looking at what he did in Arizona! | Aaron Rodgers is out of his darkness retreat. What’s one thing everyone on the show would be able to go into a darkness retreat about? | DMac kills everyone with truth about the “Nothing to see here crowd” | Former All-Pro ILB Bobby Wagner is back on the market. What would it take for the Broncos to reel him in? Without Cale Makar, where could that leave the Avs in the near future?
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with a game of do who we like better as a DC? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase wonders why people don’t trust Sean Payton to get the most out of Vance Joseph. Mase also goes deep into the stats on how Vance Joseph actually did as the DC in Arizona. | The Denver Nuggets are off to a HOT start! What will the Nuggets rotation be moving forward? Will the Nuggets pull out the win tonight? | James Merilatt stops by again to set the record straight on Coach Malone and his current woes. James also gives an update on the pulse of the city about VJ!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a conversation about who’s the #2 WR for the Denver Broncos. What should the Broncos do in free agency? Why are the Broncos taking so long to get their DC in position? | Big O is in for Derek Wolfe today! Big O discusses his time as an Asst. O-Line Coach and how being noncommittal can leave you behind if you let it. Are things more fluid than some may know right now with the Broncos Coaching Staff? | Could someone be on their way to the Avs due to a mention by Mikko Rantanen? How in need of help are the Avs really? | How did the Avs potential new guy get his nickname? Will the Broncos make a special announcement by the end of the show?
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Hour 2 of The Drive was surprised by the turn around by CU as the numbers are coming out about their spring game! How close is CU to being ready to truly compete? Will the Broncos make anymore hires today? Is there still a mystery candidate? Who might it be? Could an experienced DC still be on the table? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake discusses where Jamal Murray is injury wise before the tomorrow’s game. Is there any concern with the Nuggets as their injuries are piling up? Why is Nikola Jokic being attacked? Will Jokic ever get the love and respect he deserves? What will a 3rd MVP do for his legacy? | Is it time to end the clock? Coach Hackett is under fire again. Should he change his identity moving forward? Will the NY Jets get Derek Carr or Aaron Rodgers?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with Big O and DMac wondering could the Broncos make a move today. What’s the plan? The guys go through “The Plan” and how it compares to other teams in the NFL right now. A Punishment is coming for DMac? | Where is the line of demarcation for the Denver Broncos? Why is the DC position such an important hire? | Breaking News comes out about who was visiting the Broncos today. A surprise candidate has truly emerged. | Big O is not a fan of the new mystery candidate for the Broncos. What were the roles for the NE Patriots this season? Also, what has been the role of the mystery guy?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about the initial reactions to the Broncos Breaking News that just came out about a new mystery candidate for the DC position. How would this guy fit into the fabric of the Denver Broncos? Also, what tree did he come from and how would that affect what type of defense he’d run with the Denver Broncos? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the Breaking News that just came out. Does this guy have a real chance with the Broncos? Who’s in the lead right now: Rex Ryan, Vance Joseph, or mystery candidate? Did the Broncos overplay their hand? If Rex Ryan really was the guy, would they have let him out of town? | Chad Brown from The Players Club joins The Drive. Chad gives his initial reaction to the mystery candidate news. Chad gives more info on the mystery candidate. How did the Broncos get here? Did Sean Payton lie to the Broncos? Chad talks about being a player under this mystery candidate. Who would Chad want as his DC? | Mark Schlereth from Schlereth and Evans joins The Drive. Mark details what’s going on with why the mystery candidate is getting a look. Is the mystery candidate better than Rex or VJ? Has Mark been in contact with the mystery candidate?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a conversation about what the NFL could learn from the XFL and their rules. How successful would a 4th and 15 be in the NFL? | Derek Wolfe is back! Derek catches everyone up with his latest adventures. Travis Kelce is heading to SNL but will Derek be joining him? The guys recap the SB and Derek lays out why the refs have too much power. | Derek tells us who he believes the guy will be in Denver as the Broncos DC. DMac believes Rex Ryan will be a distraction but why? Derek sets the record straight. | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy discusses a potential timeline for a DC to be hired. Also, do the Broncos know what they’re doing? Who’s the guy the Broncos are leaning towards right now? Can Rex Ryan hang with the likes of George Paton in regards to work ethic?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with how do you improve the NBA All-Star Game? Derek and DMac go through different thoughts and theories about how to improve it. How do you improve the Dunk Contest? Well, that question is answered by going down memory lane. DMac has a $48 Million Dollar solution! The Drive has a serious moment as they discuss the constant Nikola Jokic disrespect. | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake discusses what he’d change about the All-Star Game. Also, what can we expect from the Denver Nuggets after the All-Star Game? Will Jamal Murray be ready? Also, Will Bones actually play on Sunday when he returns back to Denver? | Gabriel Landeskog is working his way back and you could see it uplift the Avs spirits over the weekend. Could Gabe be a coach or GM when he’s done playing? Did the Avs set Cale Makar up for failure Saturday? Where do the Avs go from here even after a successful weekend?
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Hour 3 of The Drive tries to make sense of what in the world is happening with The Broncos and their DC position. Would VJ be a better fit for the players long term? | Well what’s next for Derek? DMac gives him so much grief. | Derek talks about how Dre’Mont Jones’ contract will go if he hits the open market. Can the Broncos afford to pay Jones the Franchise Tag? | Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James goes after Derek for his pickle ball take! Derek’s trip has created a new name around the station. James gives his take on how to fix the All-Star Game. Should it be canceled all together? How has society impacted the way the NBA thinks about the All-Star Game and Load Management?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with a conversation about what’s going on with the Broncos DC position. When should everyone expect an answer? James and the guys play a game of Family Feud to figure it out! Also, what should the NFL adopt from the XFL? You don’t want to miss these ideas! | Derek has a funny story about how he almost lost his spot while on the ski lift. | What caught Derek’s eye during his break? Also, how does the show The Last of Us relate to life? The guys have some fun to end of the show!
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In hour 1 Mat Smith and Kyle Reese sit in for DMac and Derek. Things are picking up in the search for Sean Payton's DC here in Denver. How does Broncos country feel about a familiar face coming back? It appears to be down to Vance Joseph and Rex Ryan find out which way the guys are leaning. The Avalanche are on a hot streak and good news has come on the injury front for one player while another might miss some extended time.
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In hour 2 Mat Smith and Kyle Reese react to the NBA All-Star game or lack there of a game. Is the back-to-back- MVP being snubbed again by his peers? Should the Nuggets feel disrespected? The XFL also kicked off over the weekend. The guys like some of the things implemented in the game. Can anything translate over to the NFL? The Broncos lost another member of their coaching staff today. What does it mean moving forward?
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In hour 1 Mat Smith and Kyle Reese peer into what Sean Payton's coaching staff could look like very soon. The Broncos have hired former saints Strength Coach Dan Dalrymple which reunites the 2 former saints coaches once again. There is QB news rolling out and which domino falls first Rodgers, Carr, or someone else could shape how things look around the NFL in the coming weeks. Some developments around the NBA in particular the West. Now that the trade deadline dust has settled where do the Nuggets stand?
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In hour 4 of The Drive Mat Smith and Kyle Reese react to the news that Landeskog is back with the team and doing some ice work. What type of boost does this give the team? While the Avs get Landeskog back they lose Erik Johnson to a broken leg. So what moves should the team make this season as the trade deadline approaches? Well Mat has one name in mind that he has been banging the table years for. Jokic spoke at the NBA ASG and lets just say it covered a variety of topics. With Sean Payton as the Broncos coach what should happen in the WR room? Is Jeudy going to be a long term Bronco?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a former Broncos punter getting a new opportunity this weekend and DMac tells his personal connection. Also, how will All-Star Weekend play out? | The Broncos coaching staff is coming together and the guys react to the breaking news. Who are the guys and how do they fit with the Broncos? Also, is Vance Joseph truly the guy for Denver? | Our ESPN Basketball Analyst Jay Williams from Keyshawn, J-Will, and Max joins The Drive. Jay discusses the new landscape in the West and how this will affect the Nuggets moving forward. Is there anyone who can stop what the Nuggets have built thus far in the season? What could stop the Nuggets from going all the way? Who’s the dark horse player for the Denver Nuggets that will be the key piece to a deep run? | Reports come out that Jerry Jeudy was on the trading block during the season. Will Jerry Jeudy be traded this offseason? Who’s more likely to trade Juedy, Sean Payton or George Paton?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with the Big Story of the Day being the new hires for the Broncos coaching staff. Rex Ryan or Vance Joseph is all about who fits the build for the current Broncos. DMac believes Rex may be too far out of range since he’s been gone. What’s the best way to get Russell Wilson to succeed? | We apologize to Vance Joseph on behalf of the Broncos! Who else should be forgiven? Could any other former Broncos coaches come back? Bones Hyland explains why things went so wrong in Denver. DMac and Mat discuss how the times have changed in regards to how you have to treat younger players. Will Coach Malone ever relate to younger players? | Nate Jackson from The Players Club joins The Drive. Nate explains his article from Denversports.com. Russell Wilson needs a Coach who will create more competition for Russ while pushing him to be the best version of himself. What does that need to look like? Could Vance Joseph put that pressure on Russ defensively? Who can be the opposite of Coach Hackett? Could Rex Ryan create that magic in Russ again?
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Hour 3 of The Drive says I’m Sorry from the Other Side! It’s time to make room for Vance Joseph and DMac explains why. Also, who are the newest Coaches and Coordinators for the Broncos? | Travis Kelce will be hosting SNL in a few weeks. How will it go? Will Patrick Mahomes be in attendance? Also, Eric Bieniemy is no longer with the Chiefs. Who is with now and how could it help his future? The guys explain. | If Josh Allen was drafted over Bradley Chubb, does Vance Joseph remain the HC of the Broncos? If not, would Kyle Shanahan be the HC of the Denver Broncos? | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. One of the most HEATED discussions ever on The Drive take place about Michael Jordon and his greatness on his 60th birthday. Bill Russell as the GOAT? You don’t want to miss this!
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Hour 4 of The Drive closes out Hour 3’s conversation about Bill Russell vs MJ. Rex Ryan vs Vance Joseph continues as we’re on DC Watch. How does Rex Ryan make sense with being out of the game so long? Mat comes to his defense. Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. The guys discuss Cale Makar going on the next Avs road trip. Frankie will be out at least 3 weeks. Should the Avs get some goalie help? Also, Gabriel Landeskog apparently is close to returning. What does that mean? Will tries to clear up the murky waters. Ryan O’Reilly to the Avs? There are some mixed emotions about a potential return. | Well the birds are chirping late into the show tonight and DMac and Mat answer with breaking news! | Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. The latest news leans more towards Rex Ryan than Vance Joseph. James and the guys go through why Rex has taken the lead.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the Nuggets beating the Mavericks! The back to back to back MVP case is in full effect! | DMac and Mat discuss the news that’s been circling about and that's who’s on the radar as the Broncos new DC. Well, it appears that an experienced DC isn’t all that Sean Payton wants. What’s the incentive for Rex Ryan to come back? | The Avs keep pushing towards the playoffs and last night was a perfect step in that direction. DMac and Mat breakdown how the Avs were able to pull out the win. How concerned should everyone be if the Avs start pressing on the home stretch? Could the pressure to repeat burn them out? | Who exactly is the real leader in the clubhouse to be the DC for the Broncos? The guys try to explain it.
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Hour 2 of The Drive reenacts how the interaction went between Greg Penner and Sean Payton for the plan of the Broncos DC. What should Broncos Country want in their next DC of the Broncos? James Merilatt joins The Drive and he explains why Rex Ryan is the guy. The guys wonder why Sean Payton let Evero go. Will the ultimate sacrifice be worth the cost long term? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the Avs pulling out the 3-2 win in Minnesota after a less than impressive 3rd period. Could the Avs run out of steam down the back stretch? How much did Josh Manson’s return mean to the Avalanche? Is Georgeiv the goalie of the future for the Avs? | Nikola Jokic’s 3-peat as the NBA MVP may be locked in and there’s stats and creditable sources to confirm this.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with Breaking News out of Arizona. How will this affect the Broncos moving forward? | More breaking news comes out of Dove Valley as another coach is leaving Denver. Who would you rather have: VJ or Rex Ryan? Also, how did the Broncos get here? | DMac kills everyone with truth about VJ being a legit candidate for the Denver Broncos DC job. | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike details the breaking news and explains the decision that VJ would have to make between the Eagles and the Broncos. Was this Sean Payton’s original plan? What would be the tone and tenure of a VJ return? | Kyler Speller, the PA Announcer for the Denver Nuggets, joins The Drive. Kyle discusses his relationship with the players. He also talks about his journey to this moment as he represents the NBA as the official PA Announcer for the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend. Kyle and the guys have fun about Utah and what’s in store for him this weekend.
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes in with the Big Story of the Day being Vance Joseph potentially lining up to become the Broncos next DC. James Merilatt comes in with heat as he breaks down why the Broncos are in this unique position right now. What was the plan and did Sean Payton ever have one? Could the Broncos be hiring an old ST coach to turn things around as well? Who’s the better choice for VJ: the Eagles or the Broncos? | Are the Broncos in win now or win later mode? Also, why did the Broncos hire Sean Payton if they aren’t in win now mode? | The guys go through their favorite moments with Vance Joseph. Was Sean Payton an emergency hire for the Broncos?
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Hour 1 of The Drive is all about do you trade for Jameis Winston or do you draft a back QB to push Russell Wilson? Is Sean Payton in the business of flipping players for picks? | The Avs had a great chance to win last night, but they couldn’t close the deal. The guys discuss why both teams folded in OT. How do you change the broken formula called OT? | What defines a dynasty? Are the Tampa Bay Lightning the KC Chiefs of the NHL? The Avs Parade was just under 8 months ago, so do the KC Chiefs parade give you any Déjà vu? | DMac and Mat play the connect the dot game as they try to figure out who’s in charge, George Paton or Sean Payton? Was the Rex Ryan news the perfect example of that?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with quite the story from DMac about his Valentines Night activities. The Denver Nuggets are in action tonight but who plays could make all the difference. The guys explain exactly what that means. Mat goes into detail about the new coaches coming in under Sean Payton. Well, what does it mean when an experienced coach hires his friends? Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will discusses how the Avs ran into another hot goalie last night. Should the NHL adjust its OT rules to avoid shootouts? Will gives an injury update. | Who’s next to win a championship in Denver? How would Jokic react if he wins one with the Nuggets? | Mat gives advice to future college students on why the University of Arizona is where you want to be. The guys react to a heartfelt moment between Jason and Travis Kelce.
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Hour 3 of The Drive makes fun of Kansas City and their Championship Parade today. Burning a couch? You want to hear how the guys got to this story! | Sounds come flowing in from the Chiefs Championship Parade. The guys have fun playing drunk as the Chiefs are past hammered. | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake tells us who’s in and who’s out tonight vs Dallas. Why is Jamal Murray getting a few extra games to rest his knee? How was Bones Hyland’s first game with the LA Clippers? Will the Nuggets be the #1 seed heading into the playoffs? | The MLB is changing a few rules this season and the guys go through them while trying not to laugh.
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps the latest on Sean Payton and the search for his coaches. Should Sean Payton look to build through the draft? Can Paton and Payton find gold in the back half of the draft? The guys discuss if and how the Broncos can make it work in free agency. When will the rubber meet the road between George Paton and Sean Payton when it comes to making this team better? | Is Rex Ryan going to be Sean Payton’s guy on defense? | The Avs need to step it up and DMac and James explain why. We get the latest from the Nuggets on who’s a go as they get set for the Mavericks tonight!
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Hour 1 of The Drive sets up with some noise out of LA as LeBron and AD aren’t seeing eye to eye. Did Coach Evero see the writing on the wall with the Broncos before he left? The guys go through it. | DMac and Mat Smith discuss some Valentines Day activities and hand out some advice to the lovely listeners of the show. | Derek Carr was released by the LV Raiders today and the guys respond to the breaking news. Also, the HC search is done around the NFL. | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy discusses his Valentines Day plans. Also, where is the coordinator search right now with the Denver Broncos. When will the Broncos finalize their plans. Troy and the guys have fun with different Rock and Roll Love Songs for the occasion.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with dedications by DMac to the hearts of Denver elites past and present. The Avs have a huge game tonight and the guys breakdown how they could beat the Tampa Bay Lightning. Also, what will be the new order of operations for the Broncos between George Paton and Sean Payton? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake discusses the news about KCP and Ag being angry about All-Star Weekend. DMac goes off about the league not doing right by the #1 seeded Denver Nuggets. | DMac gives more Valentines advice, and it all goes back to his childhood. | Our Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive! The guys discuss the big game tonight for the Avs. Did DMac tick Nikola Jokic off again? Will gives everyone a preview of tonight’s Avs game! Mat Smith lays out a plan for the Avs to capitalize on this season while the window is still open.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about clarity and vision! Sean Payton has clarity and vision but how will it manifest itself? | Sean Payton has a message for season ticket holders. The guys are just as confused as everyone else after listening to the message. | Aaron Rodgers is not on his darkness retreat so when will he go? The guys try to solve the mystery called A-Rod. | Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James discusses Valentines Day being canceled. James then discusses fixing Russell Wilson. James goes through his diabolical plan for the Broncos to get back to relevance.
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps the day in Denver Sports as Denver gets ready for the 2022 Stanley Cup rematch. Mat goes off on the NBA and their All-Star weekend. Which QB wouldn’t you take over Russell Wilson right now? Also, who would rather have Russ over their current QB situation? More information comes out about George Paton and the guys discuss will his job be in jeopardy going forward. | Mat has some Rex Ryan puns for Broncos Country. | DST and The Drive meet to discuss the worst Valentines Day stories. Also, where do the guys stand on Bones Hyland?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the idea that Rex Ryan could be on his way to Denver. Also, Bones continues to get after the Denver Nuggets and Zach goes off. Mat Smith, filling in for Derek Wolfe, joins DMac to discuss the infamous holding call that has taken the world by storm after the SB. The guys discuss how great or not great the SB Halftime Show was. Where does a show like this rank All-Time? DMac and Mat go down memory lane to the first ever SB! | Our ESPN NFL Reporter Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam discusses the holding call that decided the SB. Also, how much should Refs play a part in deciding the final minutes of a SB? Adam Schefter killing two birds with one stone today?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a half congrats to the K.C. Chiefs. The Eagles were the runaway favorites last night but should they have been? DMac and Mat Smith discuss the Chiefs chances to build a dynasty knowing the Eagles are right there for the taking. The guys also show major praise to Jalen Hurts for his performance. How far are Russ and the Broncos away from the pinnacle of the NFL? Can Sean Payton turn things around like his predecessor Bill Parcells? Can Russell Wilson be like Alex Smith on the back half of his career? | Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Cale Makar was on the ice but unfortunately it wasn’t in the jersey that everyone wanted to see. Will Gabriel Landeskog play this year? Can the Avs afford to have any more embarrassing losses? The guys then argue about where the Avs go from here. | The guys put Russell Wilson under the microscope after his response over the weekend from last week’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity Allegations. DMac is DONE with Russell Wilson, and he explains why.
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders why Rex Ryan as the potential DC? DMac and Mat go through what it means and why would it make sense for the Broncos. | Melvin Gordon won a SB with the K.C. Chiefs. Was Melvin Gordon a player or an employee? Mat tries to explain why he feels the way he feels about Melvin. | Who should headline the next two Halftime shows? Could Lil Wayne Headline SB 59? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive to discuss the Bones Hyland saga. Were the Nuggets right to get Bones out of Denver? Any beef between Jamal and Bones? | The guys go through the holding call that closed the game yesterday. Who’s the face of the NFL?
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Hour 4 leads in with how the NFL needs to fix the refereeing issue that’s hurting them. Also, the guys get into stadium renovations. Should the Broncos build a new stadium? Also, how serious should the Broncos Brass take this next transition? How do the Broncos begin to fix their brokenness? DMac and Mat discuss who should be Russell’s backup to push him this season. | Did Sean Payton have the worst send off on National TV ever? | The guys discuss the Nuggets road trip as they wrap it up vs the Miami Heat tonight.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with Nate Jackson from The Player’s Club joining DMac today. The crossover is all about fights that the guys got into in the past! | Aaron Rodgers is a what? The guys discuss why you can’t attach yourself to toxic QB’s. | Russell Wilson lost some weight and Tom Brady has become a Thirst Trap. DMac thinks Tom is searching for attention right now. Did Russell Wilson buy his Walter Payton Man of the Year award? | Should Russell Wilson start to dial it back off the field? Nate explains why Russ being in this position destroys what he does best.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a recap of what’s going on in the world of Denver Sports Today! Who deserves the most concern from the fans right now: the Avs or the Nuggets? DMac explains the Bones Hyland article by Mike Singer and how some of this stuff may be portrayed long term. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive from Phoenix, AZ. Mase talks about his late night from Thursday. Mase then goes into the DeMarcus Ware ceremony where he was announced as a HOF Finalists. Mase then goes into who’s the best defensive player All-Time for the Denver Broncos. Why does it appear that Philly is getting the lead in the SB conversation right now? | Does Nate Jackson even like CU? Deion Sanders puts on a show Thursday in Arizona as he’s selling CU. The guys discuss what it’s like having a celebrity HC in Colorado. | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about his time in Phoenix this week. Mike had a conversation with Sean Payton today and he details what the plans are for Denver moving forward. How many people will stick around? Dre’Mont Jones wants to be a Denver Bronco but how much will it cost them? Mike combs through his conversation he had with the spokesperson for Russell Wilson’s foundations. Will Russell Wilson be available to speak soon? Mike gives his SB prediction.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about why Russell Wilson can’t speak right now. Is Team 3 trying to protect him? Could there be more fires behind the scenes than his foundation is letting off? | The Host of Coffee Break, Rachel Vigil, joins The Drive! Rachel tells some of the best stories she’s been apart of this week! Rachel won how much playing the slots? Rachel gives us her top moments from her first ever SB. | Sean Payton talks about his reasoning for being “slow to hire and fast to fire.” The guys discuss his philosophy. Could Russ be the byproduct of that philosophy? | Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive! Will highlights the problems with the Avs right now. Can the Avs bounce back? What trade do the Avs need to make right now? The Broncos went through the same situation as the Avs and the guys explain.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts off with the Nuggets loss to the Orlando Magic from Thursday Night. Well how worried should everyone be about Jamal Murray? Nate says Jamal still has work to do before he’s 100% and the guys explain why. Bones Hyland is no longer in Denver so how do you shape a young players perspective, like Bones, moving forward? Nate discusses why the Broncos have fallen into a lull and DMac uses the Nuggets concept to tie it all together. | Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake refutes Nate’s Jamal Murray take. Should Jamal or AG have been an All-Star replacement? | Nate Jackson fulfills a special request to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is all about the NBA Trade Deadline! Bones Hyland for 2 second round picks? DMac and Zach go after each other as they determine why this trade was made. Also, where do the Nuggets go now at backup PG? | Russell Wilson’s foundation is getting in more hot water than they could’ve foreseen. What does this mean for Russell Wilson? | Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake recaps the NBA Trade Deadline and what the Nuggets could still do to bolster their roster. Thomas Bryant is now a Denver Nugget. How frustrated was he in LA to ask for a trade? How worried should everyone be about the Phoenix Suns? | The Avs may be in trouble tonight vs the TB Lightning and the guys explain why.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with why Russell Wilson and his foundation is under fire right now. Jason Wolfe makes sense of why Russ is in this position. Also, Derek explains why everyone could be empathetic towards him. The guys get into why it’s important to cut losses with everything that’s not profitable. Is it officially time for Russell Wilson to focus strictly on football? | Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive! Avs are in action tonight and they will be without Cale Makar. What could this mean? Also, do the Avs have a special target on their backs tonight? | Sean Payton looking for his future RB? Well, it appears he’s scouting in Arizona while also explaining why he chose the Broncos.
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Hour 3 of The Drive wonders how hammered Mase got in Arizona on night two! Also, Derek Carr to New Orleans? Well, the guys discuss the deal that’s on the table. Could Aaron Rodgers be on his way to Las Vegas? Who else in the NFL would want Russell Wilson? | Coffee Break’s very own Rachel Vigil joins The Drive. Rachel talks about who all she’s seen on radio row and what her time has been like today. The guys have fun with Rachel about how this trip may not be living up to expectations. | DMac kills everyone with truth about the Nuggets current situation. Is now a good time to be a Nuggets fan? | Senior Editor from Denversports.com, James Merilatt, joins The Drive. James tells a totally different story than Rachel about their time in Arizona last night. Also, how much trouble could Russell Wilson be in right now? James goes off on the Nuggets and the trade deadline. James talks about should Coach Malone be back if the Nuggets don’t go all the way.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with a cryptic tweet from Dre’Mont Jones and the guys try to make sense of it. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses what’s going down on Radio Row. Also, the NFL Awards are tonight and Mase explains why tonight is so important compared to years past. Mase catches up with Jason Kelce, center of the Philadelphia Eagles, and it was a fun interview. It takes Derek down memory lane after hearing his comments. | An Avs update comes again, and the news is not so good. | Derek is taking a cool adventure this weekend and the guys have some fun with him! Also, Will Petersen played basketball against the prison league? You want to hear this story!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is all about Russell Wilson’s foundation being in trouble as new information comes out. The guys discuss what this means and where this could go moving forward. Denversports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake does some further research on the top foundations by Athletes who played in Denver and how they stack up to what’s being reported about Russell Wilson’s foundation. Could the IRS get involved? | The Nuggets are flying high but not as high as LeBron! The guys discuss his celebration and achievement from last night. Also, could Bones be traded? If not, who else is on the trading block right now? Based off the Nuggets current status, should they stay put at the trade deadline?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with audio from Jake Plummer on radio row. Jake talks about what Russell Wilson needs to do next year to get this thing back on track. Well Russell Wilson’s foundation has been investigated into and things aren’t coming back void. The guys explain what’s going on and who in Russell’s team could be at fought? How can Ciara and Russ reel this situation in? Brock Huard from Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 joins The Drive. Brock talks about how millions of dollars are not easily lost and misplaced. If money like this is being moved around, who should be managing this? Brock explains the ins and outs of charity and what different avenues can come from these situations. Brock discusses Jake Heaps and his potential departure from team 3. | Melvin Gordon and Andrew Mason had a moment to catch up at the Super Bowl. Melvin goes in on the Broncos and the guys are beside themselves! Derek and DMac give a fun summary of his slanted interview with Mase! | Derek Wolfe is after a Wolf now? You’ve got to hear this story!
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about who’s the most hated QB in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. Also, EDM and uppers find themselves into the conversation! | Host of Coffee Break, Rachel Vigil, joins The Drive. Rachel describes the scene in Arizona as her SB coverage is underway. What type of question should Rachel ask on radio row? The guys throw out a few fun ones! | DMac is experiencing FOMO and Derek rubs it in. | Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase details how he found Melvin Gordon today down on radio row! Mase goes into detail about what winning a SB would mean for Melvin Gordon. Also, Mase gives some inside info about what happened the night Melvin was benched vs the LA Chargers. Mase ends his time with a recap of today and what’s to come tomorrow.
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about Russell Wilson and his unfortunate new alleged information found about his foundation. Denversports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake breaks down all of this information about why Russell’s foundation is under so much fire. How does it stack up to some of the other top foundations here in Denver? Jake lays out the numbers. Is this a sign that Russell Wilson needs to cut some activities and just focus more on football? | The latest on the trade deadline in the NBA. Who was on the trading block for the Denver Broncos during Derek’s time? Should John Elway have been the owner of the Broncos? | Should the NHL look for retro calls if hits like the one Cale Makar took last night keeps happening?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a conversation about Russell Wilson being in a weird spot now that Sean Payton is in charge. Russell Wilson is back under the microscope but why? Is Russell Wilson truly hated? | Today is the 7-year anniversary of Super Bowl 50! Derek and DMac go down memory lane and go story for story about Super Bowl 50. Also, the Kelce Brothers aren’t worried about noise surrounding the SB and Derek talks about why. | Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about how DMac’s viral video is the epitome and where the team is headed with Sean Payton and Russell Wilson. How do the Broncos change the culture? The guys discuss. Troy unfortunately was walked off the show in typical DMac fashion.
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Hour 2 of The Drive is all about Derek and DMac talking about risky hunts that could cost you your life. Derek then explains the reason for why tags are so high in certain parts of the country. Derek is jumping out of a plane soon? Aaron Rodgers is going on a Darkness retreat? The guys are beside themselves! Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro gives us the latest on Bones Hyland potentially being traded. Are teammates starting to come to his aid? | Well Stephen A. has a different take on things and DMac wonders is Russ getting a bad name for the wrong reasons. | Our Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will details what the Avs will look like tonight. Also, who are the Avs looking for as the trade deadline nears? The guys switch gears to what made the years following the SB so hard. Who do the players blame for the downfall?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with the idea of Drew Brees to Denver to help Russell Wilson. | Up or Down on the backup QB options for Russ. How many decent options will be available for the Broncos? Von Miller had another baby? | The guys get into more fun stories! | Well life is all about being humbled. The guys get into how being humbled could be the best thing for Russell Wilson going forward.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with Mase and the FOX Sports Crew from Arizona! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason finally joins The Drive! Mase talks about the advice Jimmy Johnson gave Sean Payton about being successful in a second stint. Mase finally gets into the Kelce Family story that he obtained today. A crazy, funny story absolutely gets Derek fired up! Jason Kelce and Derek almost fought? | Which coordinator intrigues the guys most? | The Waste Management Open meets Super Bowl 50 to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with how Sean Payton put on an absolute clinic during his press conference. Well, where does Russ stand right now? Will there be anymore outside coaches? Derek and DMac discuss the new culture of the Denver Broncos going forward. | Ejiro Evero heads to Carolina to be their DC. Brian Flores is heading to Minnesota. Where does that leave the Broncos moving forward? Also, did today reveal the writing on the wall for George Paton | Our ESPN Reporter Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam reacts to the Sean Payton press conference. Also, how happy was Russell Wilson to get Sean Payton? Was accountability what Russ needed all along? Also, where does the league stand on the few teams left without a HC?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a recap of the Sean Payton press conference. Derek and DMac discuss how this discipline will propel the Broncos. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses why Sean Payton was right to lay the hammer down. Mase and the guys get into why having a guy like Sean helps Russ to remember what’s coming. How will Sean Payton help Russ? Mase explains! Also, where is Mase headed to next? The guys continue to recap what’s most important to Russell Wilson moving forward. Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the scheduled loss by the Nuggets on Sunday. The guys go into why load management may be here to stay in the league.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about Sean Payton using addition by subtraction! Also, could Drew Brees find himself in Denver? Did DMac uncover something while digging today at Dove Valley? | Well it’s time to start building towards the future and the guys detail what needs to happen in order for the Broncos to be successful! | Peyton Manning was absolutely furious about how the calls came down to close the game and the guys react to his frustration.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with Denversports.com’s Senior Editor James Merilatt joining The Drive. James gives his take on the Peyton Manning situation. James also gives his initial reaction to Sean Payton’s presser. James talks about the future for the Denver Broncos with Sean Payton leading the charge. James talks about Sean Payton’s need to explain himself today. How many wins did James Merilatt predict for the Broncs next season? Derek and DMac discuss how different things truly are between Coach Hackett and Coach Payton. What do the Broncos defense need moving forward? | Mark Schlereth from Schlereth and Evans joins The Drive. Mark talks about the potential of being the O-Line coach with the Broncos. If not O-Line Coach, then what? Could Mark close the deal with Sean in Arizona before the Super Bowl? | DMac goes viral? Will Petersen stops by to discuss why DMac’s question went viral!
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Hour 1 of The Drive has another day where Denver Sports meets The Drive! Well with Ejiro Evero’s tenure potentially coming to an end, where should the Broncos go from here? | Jamal Murray and cryptic tweets come flying in on The Drive. What do they mean and who were they directed towards? | Is it Bones Hyland or Kyrie Irving that Jamal is taking shots at? Also, where will Bones end up? | The Drive gets a golf update from Pebble Beach!
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with what’s important to the Broncos right now? What’s important to the Broncos Brass? How much trust is in George Paton? Does it surpass this upcoming season? DMac goes in on this issue. |The Drive plays a game of “If you were the owner, what would you do…” and their were a mix of responses across the board. Jamal Murray vs Bones Hyland is in full effect on twitter. Also, we get more Broncos Breaking News | Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike lays out what the new details of the deal are for Sean Payton. Could Sean Payton be the highest paid coach in the NFL? Also, where do the Broncos go with their DC position? Mike gives us the latest from Dove Valley! Mike also gives a Golf Update from Pebble Beach.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about the initial reaction to the details of Sean Payton’s official contract with the Broncos. What could the official number for Sean Payton’s contract, when released, mean? | More updates and info comes out from the Denver Broncos about Sean Payton’s signing. Greg Penner shares a few words about Sean Payton | Ejiro Evero has been blocked from leaving by the Broncos. Could this get ugly before it gets pretty? | Marriage advice with DMac comes right at you! DMac has a conspiracy story about Rocky, the Denver Nuggets Mascot. Mascot story time takes over The Drive.
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets everyone set for the weekend with the latest information from Dove Valley! Well, is Sean Payton the guy for Russ? If so, how do you know? Can a QB as old as Russ win in the AFC? What will the Broncos record be under Sean Payton and the Broncos this season? | Well Coach Evero may not be flying away from the Broncos just yet. Turns out the Murray vs Hyland debacle is one sided so sounds like the end is near. | Cale Makar had a scary situation happen at the All-Star Skills Challenge and everyone responds to why Cale took on the challenge.
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Hour 1 of The Drive is off and running with the idea of letting Russell Wilson go if he can’t succeed under Sean Payton this season. Did we watch Bones play his last game with the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday? Denversports.com stops by The Drive in place of Derek Wolfe. James Merilatt, Will Petersen and Rachel Vigil join DMac on today’s version of Denver Sports meets The Drive! They hop right in and discuss why hasn’t Greg Penner got the deal finalized for Sean Payton yet. | The Drive shifts gears to discuss the Nuggets vs the GS Warriors tonight. Who’s in and who’s out for tonight? Also, how do you watch the Nuggets? | Did Greg Penner increase his profile by playing at Pebble Beach? Also, everyone talks about what it means for Vic Fangio to go to Miami.
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Hour 2 of today’s edition of Denver Sports meets The Drive leads in with a discussion about whether or not Mark Schlereth would be a good option as the O-Line Coach for the Denver Broncos. Well, someone comes to his aid, and it may surprise you why. Also, would Mark be the best guy for the job? Next up, how do you handle press conferences? Well, DMac and friends show you! | Why aren’t people pressing Greg Penner about getting this deal finalized? Why isn’t there a sense of urgency? Everyone gives their opinion and boy oh boy what a turn of events. | Who do you find more annoying amongst Denver mascots? James talks about his Denver poll that he took this week.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about will the Broncos be able to retain Ejiro Evero! Is there a chance Sean Payton uses his loophole to go back to FOX? | We get an update on the Denver Nuggets vs the GS warriors tonight. Should the NBA cut back on the number of games? | DMac kills everyone with truth about everything not being fine and people need to stop acting like it. | A discussion breaks out about why this is Greg Penner’s first time and the lessons he must learn from the past. Is George Paton still the problem with the Broncos?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is ALL GAS! Rachel sets it up with a question about what does a bounce back season look like for Russell Wilson. DMac and Friends play what if…as questions surface about how to improve this team. When did the Broncos season fall apart? When should changes have been made this season? When should Coach Hackett have been fired? Is it Russ or nothing going forward? | The Nuggets only have one All-Star and everyone chimes in on how the Nuggets may or may not have gotten snubbed | Arian Foster says the NFL is rigged. Well, is it? James goes off to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the discussion about Russell Wilson and what he needs to look like the next time we see him. Well what exactly should Russ look like next time we see him? The Crossover has a discussion! Derek goes on a rant about the owners getting over on the NFLPA and the new CBA. Derek and DMac debate about how NFL owners treat their players. Brock Huard from Brock and Salk on Seattle 710 joins The Drive. Brock discusses whether Sean Payton is a good hire or not. Brock then details why a guy like Sean Payton will hold Russ accountable. Brock explains how the beginning vs the end result matters now more than ever! Brock talks about who Sean Payton will hire first. Cocaine Bear has gotten DMac and the guys discuss why! Also, could a “listener invite” be on the way?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a conversation about Sean Payton and who’s next. Does he choose Coach E or Coach Fangio as his DC? The guys make a case for Coach E and why giving him a chance should be a realistic option. Would Coach Fangio be received well here a season later? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake details some inside info about what happened after the game with Bones Hyland. Also, could Bones be putting the coaches and players in a tough position? Can a player like Bones mix well with a team like the Nuggets? Well Mike Florio thinks Russ can be fixed and the guys discuss how Sean Payton won’t be blamed like Coach Hackett. Tom Brady retires and well, Tom received mixed feelings about his retirement. How many GOATs can there be? Derek has a unique answer.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with a response from Teddy Bruschi about Sean Payton fixing Russell Wilson. The guys discuss the importance of Russ falling in line moving forward. Derek wonders why no one decided to speak up to Russ about some of his antics. Coach Prime is all about building from the inside out and the outside in. Derek and DMac discuss his coaching techniques and how successful they could be at CU. Rooftop Richie goes scorched earth on people playing with swords. Derek pays tribute to Tom Brady in a very Derek Wolfe kind of way. Denver Sports Weekend Host Mat Smith joins The Drive. Mat details what took place in Boulder today at the Coach Prime presser. Mat talks about how the Buffs need to hit the ground running! The guys discuss how long Deion will look to stay in Boulder.
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps the world of Denver Sports and the train stops at Ball Arena and the Denver Nuggets. Should the NBA shorten its season? Also, Bones Hyland played last night but only 4 minutes? What does that say? Derek talks about the importance of having the right people around you when times get tough. Derek and DMac have a moment where they discuss the importance of winning and how culture can affect players differently. Also, when do you know you’ve gone too far in sports? The guys explain how do you begin to rebuild this team back to greatness. Breaking News comes down and it could leave Fangio and Evero on the outs with the Broncos!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with The Crossover discussing why Sean Payton was the guy now that DeMeco appears to be on his way to Houston. Who was Denver’s first choice? BREAKING NEWS, SEAN PAYTON TO DENVER IS FINALIZED! Derek and DMac give their initial reactions and it feels like this has been the inevitable! The guys then go through the trade and what lead to Sean Payton finally coming to Denver! What are the reports about DeMeco Ryans? Any coincidence this news came out at the same time? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy gives his initial reaction and discusses how the deal got done. Where do the Broncos go from here?
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Hour 2 is INITIAL REACTION Hour on The Drive. 104.3 The Fan and Denversports.com comes together to react to the breaking news! Some takes were more interesting than others. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike breaks down the deal and what went into it getting finalized. Also, how did the compensation get worked out? What was the start and finishing touches to the deal? What are the financial numbers? When will the Sean Payton presser be? Derek and DMac give more reactions to what’s going on as they enjoy the company of Will Petersen and James Merilatt. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase gives us his inside info and his initial reactions from Mobile, AL. Who’s the better DC for Denver, Eviro or Fangio?
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Hour 3 of The Drive resets the Breaking News called "Sean Payton to Denver." The guy’s breakdown how the Sean Payton deal got finalized. Derek lays out the plan for when the Broncos will be back in the playoffs. Hot Take Tuesday is all about what the plan for the Broncos needs to be moving forward. Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James discusses how the Broncos and Sean Payton wasted so much time. Before James gets going, Chad Brown from The Player’s Club stops by for his initial reaction. James carries on with more takes about Sean Payton not being their #1 guy. Did the Broncos ultimately settle? Also, did Coach Malone cost Jokic his 3rd MVP? Will Bones Hyland get traded?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with a recap of what’s to come with the new look Denver Broncos under Sean Payton. But before that, Del Frisco’s stops by and take over the show! From there, the guys get into what the listeners may be eating tonight. Also, how fat is Derek Wolfe? Cocaine Bear could be on his way to Denver? The guys have fun with the idea! Sean Payton has a long leash but how long? Derek and DMac discuss! The guys put a bow on what has been a wild last few days in the world of Denver Sports! Nuggets vs Pelicans tonight, who pulls out the win?
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Hour 1 of The Drive talks about the overall power struggle with the Broncos HC search right now. How many reports are false and are they affecting everyone’s decision making? Who should be the HC of the Denver Broncos? Are we watching a war of words between Schefter and Rapoport for what’s going on with the Broncos? NFL Championship Weekend had its fair share of storylines. The guys discuss every single one including the battle of the Kelce’s. Are the Bengals as good as we’ve come to believe? Is Philly the best team in football? Derek and Mat Smith discuss who were and who are real candidates for the Broncos HC search. Could the Broncos start scrapping the bottom of the barrow soon? Derek and Mat go through some teasers. Could Mike Shanahan be a name to watch?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with breaking news about where the Broncos and DeMeco Ryans stand right now. Derek and Mat Smith give their initial reactions. Is Russell Wilson being devalued the longer it takes to find a HC? The guys go around the NFL to get a lay of the land for each and every HC opening left in the NFL. | Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam talks about the Broncos candidates and where they stand right now. Have any offers been expressed thus far for the Broncos to any candidates? Is Jim Harbaugh out of the HC search for the Broncos moving forward? Adam and Mat discuss the possibility of Mike Shanahan coming back to the Broncos as the HC. Are the Broncos in regroup mode right now? Adam discusses where the Broncos ownership group’s perception around the NFL stands right now. Could the Broncos have an answer by the end of the week? | After a conversation with Adam Schefter, Mat throws a huge conspiracy to Derek. Could it all be Sean Payton vs Jerry Rosburg? | Nick Saban to Denver? Mat explains his reasoning as to why something like that could become an option.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about scripts as the guys look back at the NFL Championship weekend. The guys discuss the importance of the Broncos having a HC who can keep up with the Joneses as the NFL appears to be pulling away. | Would Gary Kubiak come back now that John Elway is gone? | The guys wonder how will the Broncos bounce back next season. Also, how much will next season be on Russell Wilson? | The Denver Nuggets went through a wild weekend. What do you say about Nikola Jokic right now? Bones Hyland is on the trading block? How do the Nuggets settle in defensively so they can take that next step?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with a recap of the conversation with Adam Schefter. The guys discuss which HC candidates are left! Who exactly should the be the wildcard favorite right now? If Schelereth takes over as HC, would he and Garrett Bolles get along? | Jordan Bennington, the most hated athlete in Denver? Russell Wilson and Ciara won the fragrance of the year! | Another mystery candidate has been added to the mix by the textline and Mat is floored! | The Avs need a 2nd line center but where can they find it from? How far are the Broncos from their ceiling right now?
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Hour 1 of The Drive sets up with a discussion about DeMeco Ryans wanting more control over executive control. The crossover is floored by the reports they’re hearing today and explain why. At this point, what can the Broncos do to convince DeMeco that Houston isn’t his best option? How much trouble are the Broncos in right now? Mat Smith fills in for DMac! Derek and Mat discuss why the other candidates started fleeing from the Broncos job. The Avs lose another game and it doesn’t sit well with Mat Smith. Derek and Mat discuss the mindset about slamming the door shut to secure a win! Jim Harbaugh should be the apple of the Broncos eye but what’s Jim’s motivation? The guys explain what his presence could mean if the Broncos play their cards right.
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Hour 2 is all about experience or lack thereof. Derek Wolfe and Mat Smith, filling in for DMac, discuss why the Broncos Brass may be in over their heads. How do the Broncos find their perfect match? The guy lay out qualifiers for what’s next in the HC search. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase helps put the pieces of a broken situation together. The guys get into the reports about DeMeco Ryans and Mase discusses potential contingency plans. The guys explain the gap between the Broncos and the AFC West right now. Derek and the guys reveal the details of what his TV show could look like in the future. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike recaps where the Broncos HC search stands right now. Who should the Broncos turn to next? A mystery candidate? Mike tries to explain himself. Also, could Jim Caldwell or David Shaw be back in the mix?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with more discussion about the “mystery candidate” that Mike Klis reported. Who could that be? Derek talks about how the Broncos Brass lack of experience may be hurting them right now. Derek also explains what could’ve chased off certain candidates for the Broncos. Could Mike Shanahan be the mystery candidate? Our Nuggets Insider Matt Moore joins The Drive courtesy of Michelob Ultra. Where do the Nuggets stand at this point in the season? Where is the relationship between Bones Hyland and the Nuggets right now? Should the Nuggets be active at the deadline? What’s the latest on MPJ? Mat and Matt discuss potential trade candidates for the Nuggets. Is it narrative or leverage? The guys discuss what exactly the Broncos are doing at this moment with their HC candidates, including their “mystery candidate.”
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with a recap of everything in Denver Sports. Is Sean Payton worth the price of admission now that DeMeco Ryans appears to be heading to Houston? Could a bunch of retread coaches be on the Broncos list now? The guys have fun with this idea! Derek and Mat set the scene for what’s to come with CU as they discuss what’s all been added. If more dominoes fall over the weekend, where could that leave the Broncos? NFL Championship weekend is kicked off with a message from the Mayor of Cincinnati! Why is Mat so down on the Bengals? Derek grills him about his reasoning. The guys give their final picks for Championship weekend to close the show and the week on Denver’s Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the new story about lead man DeMeco Ryans. Well, what happens if Houston jumps over the Broncos and steals Ryan? Where do the Broncos go from there? Breaking News comes out about who’s not involved in the power struggle between Sean Payton and the Broncos Brass. Derek and DMac are absolutely distraught about this and they express why the Broncos need to cut ties with Payton. Nathaniel Hackett gets a new job! The guy analyze how he got the job and what tactics he used to sale himself this time. Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro recaps last night’s game and explains the load management situation with the NBA right now. Breaking News comes out of Dallas and it directly affects the Broncos!
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Hour 2 of The Drive recaps the world of sports in Denver. The Avs make a trade today and the Nuggets almost won? The guys have some fun with Derek turning into a wolf for over an hour today. Also, the guys get into the expectations for the Broncos because things have gotten weird. Derek has a great story about where Bow Hunting has taken him. Magazine covers in Derek’s future? Derek and DMac really breakdown how the Broncos HC search got here and explains the news that’s been circulating today. Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive to discuss the Avs trade today. Will explains why this trade may help along the way for the defending Stanley Cup Champs. Cale Makar is back but another injury plagues the Avs? Will tells us who it is.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the scene with DeMeco Ryans being the lead guy for Denver. But could Jim Caldwell be a realistic option if things fall apart? The real question becomes where does the Kubiak family stand in this whole process? Robert Saleh praises Hackett as his new OC and the guys are over it! DMac kills everyone with truth about why DeMeco may not choose the Broncos. Who’s the problem in the Broncos Brass right now? Sean Payton breaks his silence about his interview with the Broncos. Derek and DMac stumble into a huge story that may have written off Sean Payton into the Broncos sunset.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with how Nathaniel Hackett’s time in Denver appears to be getting flossed over by the rest of the NFL. The guys then discuss Sean Payton’s past and how it may have hurt his present. Nikola Jokic has the inevitable happen for him tonight that helps his MVP case. Also, the Avs are busy before the trade deadline as they ramp up for another title run. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase goes off on the dirt that’s being spewed around the NFL. Mase then details why Sean Payton may be circling back. Could the Texans job actually be better than the Broncos job? 104.3 The Fan obtained exclusive audio from the Dan Quinn interview, the guys lost their mind! Could the Broncos hire Sean Payton tomorrow? Mase explains why Jim Caldwell could be next in line. What should the Nuggets do with Bones Hyland?
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Hour 1 of The Drive is all about what is holding up the Broncos HC plans? Could Jim Harbaugh get fed up with Michigan and change his mind? The Nuggets get the big-time win, but James Merilatt makes DMac snap over his Nuggets take in the break. Also, Jared Bednar was not happy with the Avs after their win last night. DMac tries to make sense of it, especially with the winning streak they’re currently on. Brock Huard from Brock and Salk of Seattle Sports 710. Brock details what’s going on with this long coaching search. Brock explains why teams are being so thorough with their HC search. Brock explains how the NFL coaching search is affecting college football. Brock and the guys talk about the importance of drafting the best player available. Is Joe Burrow the best QB in the NFL? Geno Smith may get how much this offseason? NFL Insider from NOLA.com Jeff Duncan accidentally stirred the drink last night on twitter. Derek and DMac go through what’s going on with the Broncos Brass and why that report may have shed some light on where Sean Payton is leaning.
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Hour 2 of The Drive has an injury report for the Denver Nuggets as they head to Milwaukee for a potential NBA Finals preview. Jared Bednar becomes the winningest HC in Avs/Nordiques history. DMac explains why in sports, sometimes you must be ruthless. Memory Lane and Broncos Blvd. comes together to focus on how Broncos coaches got let down over the years. Why shouldn’t you hire a first time HC? Will Tom Brady come back for another season? The guys discuss what that could look like. Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive to discuss the Avs turning the corner. Will Cale Makar play before the All-Star Break?
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Hour 3 of The Drive has breaking news from Field Yates about a HC candidate being excused today. The guys react! Where does this leave the Broncos? Jerry Rosburg is in big trouble and DMac explains who else is soon to follow. Rooftop Richie stops by and gives an update on where he was and talks about the breaking news. The guys discuss Mel Kiper’s first mock draft! Could the Broncos be in on Saquon Barkley? Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive to break some news about tonight’s game. Will the Nuggets stars play Saturday in Philly? Is tonight a showcase game for Bones Hyland? Should the NBA cut down on the total number of regular season games?
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Hour 4 of The Drive has more breaking news about Jerry Rosburg! Rapoport vs Yates has broken out in Denver! Also, Jim Harbaugh vs Sean Payton could send Payton to Dallas and Derek isn’t having it! Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer joins The Drive. Mase comes in hot as he has a theory about Jim Harbaugh. Mase and the guys reset the conversation about what’s going on with Jerry Rosburg right now. Cecil Lammey stops by The Drive to give his HC pick and to discuss his Old Chicago Pizza Party. Also, are the consumers out on Sean Payton? Also, Mase details what’s next for the Broncos coaching search. Do the Broncos have to worry about Jerry Jeudy next season if they give him a 5th year option?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a discussion about Sean Payton and where exactly his stance has him with the Broncos Brass right now. Derek and DMac talk about Derek’s TV hit on FOX News and how it went. Then we went on a nature hunt today with Derek Wolfe! Jerry Rosburg back with the Broncos? Derek and DMac lay out a plan on how Jerry could help the Broncos get back on top! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about the latest on the Broncos HC search. Who will get the job? Who’s in the lead? Is Sean Payton worth the price? Also, could Todd Helton get into the Baseball HOF today?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a Bachelor Update with Rooftop Richie. Then the guys get into why Colin Cowherd is sticking up for Sean Payton. What’s next if Sean doesn’t come to Denver? Well another plan may be in place and the guys break it down! Denversports.com Jake Shapiro joins The Drive to explain the conspiracy that’s happening with Bones Hyland. Do the Nuggets have trouble in paradise? Brock Purdy is the standard for Russell Wilson? Well, DMac explains why he should look to emulate his game. DMac is totally out on Sean Payton, and he discusses why with the help of Colin Cowherd.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leans into the thought of why haven’t any HC candidates been to Dove Valley yet? Also, did Todd Helton get into the Baseball HOF? How many Broncos players from SB 50 deserve to be in the Broncos Ring of Fame? Could Brandon McManus work his way into the Ring of Fame? Also, what exactly does Derek need from the next Broncos HC? Well, he lets everyone know! Denversports.com’s Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. The Avs are back in town! James and DMac go back and forth about who the Avs left in the rear-view mirror. James takes a victory lap on the DeMeco Ryans stance and explains why Sean Payton is a no go in Denver. The guys go through some different conspiracies that are floating around the station. Could Jerry Rosburg be more of a plan to set up for 2024 or could DeMeco Ryans be the guy to save the Broncos? Derek and James discuss.
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Hour 4 of The Drive ask the question, is Sean Payton toast here in Denver? Brock Huard explains why Denver is struggling to make a decision at HC. The guys react to his comments and Jim Harbaugh coming back isn’t the craziest idea ever. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase details what’s going on with this Colin Cowherd/Sean Payton fiasco. The guys talk about why it’s important to weigh every option. Mase tries to slim down the Broncos HC options to one. Mase details his new plan for the HC search now compared to what he was thinking before. What are the top stories on Denversports.com? Also, Will gets everyone caught up with the Avs as they come back home tonight!
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Hour 1 of The Drive meets the crossover. The guys are up in arms about the Sean Payton vs Jim Harbaugh debacle that Stokley and Zach keeps throwing out there. Is it Sean Payton or bust at this point? There is new information coming out about the Broncos HC search that is truly a wrinkle in the Broncos potential final candidate plans. The Denver Nuggets lost for the time in a long time at home but there's some drama. Derek and DMac explain the latest. Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam breaks down what’s the latest on Sean Payton. Also, when could everyone know something about when Sean may make a decision. Is this the latest a HC has ever taken to be decided around the NFL? Is the NFL mad or off put by the latest HC search? Also, is Joe Burrow the best QB in the NFL?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a funny breakdown of the Shannon Sharpe situation that took place over the weekend. DMac talks about what the vibe was like with the Denver Nuggets Friday night when the news came out. Shannon issues an apology today and the guys analyze who he apologized to and who he didn’t apologize to. Jake Shapiro from Denversports.com joins The Drive. Jake takes us through what in the world is going on with the Nuggets and their latest development with MPJ and his family. Also, what does this Nuggets loss mean for this upcoming road trip? The guys go around the NFL with the NFL Divisional Round results. Is Joe Burrow the best QB in the NFL right now? Denversports.com Will Petersen gives everyone an Avs Update.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with a discussion about Shannon Sharpe and his apology to Turbo! Who is Turbo and what does he possibly mean to Shannon? Also, Dak Prescott gets crushed by the Dallas Cowboys twitter account? Derek has a surprise that’s coming up tonight and reveals what’s behind it. The Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals game showed everyone in Denver that there’s a recipe to get in the playoffs, but can the Broncos win and get in with that formula? Jerry Rosburg is ready to be the Broncos HC but realistically does he have a shot?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gets everyone set with a recap of the Broncos HC search and where it stands right now. Denversports.com James Merilatt and Will Petersen joins The Drive. DMac sets it all up with a story from the past on how you can tie the old with the new and how effective it could be. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes in and explains what’s going on with this weird Monday in the world of the NFL. Why shouldn’t Jerry Rosburg get a chance? Also, is Sean Payton the Broncos guy? DMac goes for another David Shaw parade as he makes a case for who the Broncos should hire. Another round of Mase vs DMac takes place over Jerry Rosburg. What was the best moment from the Shannon Sharpe debacle from the weekend?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with more information about what’s going on with the Superstar Derek Wolfe and his newfound prize from the mountains. How many interviews does Derek have lined up? Pat McAfee gets ahold of this story and trust me when I say it’s a must listen as the guys react along the way. The guys then breakdown the NFL Divisional Round Weekend. Will Dallas upset the 49ers? Can Cincy put the Bills away this weekend? The headlines are out on Derek Wolfe and the guys go through each one from coast to coast.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with why Russell Wilson admittedly needs someone to hold him accountable. What exactly is needed to be the final winner of the Sean Payton sweepstakes? The guys explain. Also, a sad story out of Carolina may affect the Panthers coaching search timeline. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase explains what the Broncos HC search timeline may look like next week. Who gets first crack at the second round of interviews? The guys go through why it’s important to have a well-rounded coach, not just a one trick pony. Why is David Shaw still a candidate? DMac thinks a second interview could sway the boat. Is Sean Payton fully committed to the Broncos? A listener explains and may have won the guys over. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike discusses the behind the scenes movements with the coaching search. Mike discusses how certain guys have emerged to the top of the list. Mike lays out what the plan may be if Sean Payton wants to continue to shop around. Mike gives his take on whether Russell Wilson has actually reached out to Sean Payton or not. Mike closes with what a proper HC/QB relationship should and could look like.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with DMac explaining his David Shaw theory. Should David Shaw be the lead guy right now? DMac sells Derek on a movie about his Mountain Lion story that could end two ways! Derek wants to be the hero but DMac has other plans. Derek has another local tv news appearance coming up tonight and the guys shine some light on that. Could South Park come calling? Heading West in Colorado has made how many movies? The Avs are rolling but for how long will they be without Cale Makar? Will he be ready this weekend? Also, All-Star time will be fun for the Avs this year! Will the Nuggets win tonight?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene with the NFL Divisional Round matchups coming up this weekend. Broncos Blvd and Memory Lane come together to reflect on the Broncos success. Could the Bengals catch the Bills slipping this weekend? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason rejoins The Drive! Mase and the guys talk about the essence of special teams and how the Broncos have been screwed by it multiple years. Where do the Broncos rank in special teams to end the 2022 season? Broncos Super Bowl stories tie it all together! A replay of the Pat McAfee show today involving Derek comes right at you! Jake Shapiro joins The Drive and he quickly recaps the CU Buffs taking the nation by storm with their recruiting.
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene with a huge win for the Avs! Mikko Rantanen broke a record with the Colorado Avs last night. Also, Nikola Jokic is now the All-Time Assist Leader in Denver Nuggets History. What will the NBA do to get Jokic more publicity going forward? Our Denversports.com Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase explains exactly what Colin Cowherd meant by his comments. Does Russell Wilson really need Sean Payton? Does Russell Wilson know he needs fixing? As of right now, who’s holding Russell Wilson accountable? Mase breaks down why philosophy’s that work are more important than ever when it comes to building systems. Derek’s publicity keeps picking up by the minute, so where does it go from here?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with another discussion about the Nuggets getting another win. Who should the Nuggets trade for? Do men still carry Wallets? Also, did Russ sellout the Broncos with his latest move? Colin Cowherd talks about Russ reaching out to Sean Payton and the guys discuss what that could actually mean. TMZ gets ahold of Derek Wolfe’s Mountain Lion Story and now he’s famous, again! Derek explains how all of this came about and how he’s gotten a lot of support from former NFL players. What team could use Derek’s services right now? Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the Avs 4-1 win that shocked the crowd out of the gate. Also, Cale Makar is on the road trip so could he play? Will details whether Colin Cowherd spoke out of turn. Did Greg Penner ask for this to happen between Russ and Sean Payton?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts with Derek Wolfe having TMZ Sports on Line 1 as his story keeps gaining traction. Does Derek deserve a TV Show with his fame growing by the second? The guys get into the Final 3 candidates for the Broncos HC job. A surprise candidate has come about but how surprised should everyone be? Did Colin Cowherd spill milk by accident? The guys get into what this could mean for Russell Wilson if he’s involved in foul play. DMac puts his foot down and selects his official next HC for the Denver Broncos. Derek Carr got put under the microscope and didn’t like it. Derek Wolfe explains why coaches go back at players with such different tactics now. Also, should coaches stop yelling at professional athletes? Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the anomaly that is the Denver Nuggets right now. Also, Jokic is now the Nuggets All-Time Assist Leader! Jake takes us behind the scenes on the monumental moment. Jake has a story about Aaron Gordon that will rep Denver a unique way!
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Hour 3 is Football at Four and the recapping of a busy news day with Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, and the Broncos owners. What does Colin Cowherd mean by “legal channels?” Derek talks about what’s going on in Baltimore with former Ravens OC Greg Roman and Lamar Jackson. CU QB was up in the mountains hanging out with the guy who got Deion to CU. Amazing snowboarding story! Also, Derek insists that Sean Payton won’t need help running the show so Russ trying to be his best friend won’t work. DMac kills everyone with truth about why David Shaw will be the guy. Also, how does Colin Cowherd have so much insight to what Russell Wilson needs? Which AFC QB is most likely to help Derek get the Mountain Lion (AKA Superbowl)? What’s the best way to use Russell Wilson?
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Derek tells one of the most compelling stories ever about a mountain lion hunt he had today that will give you chills!!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a discussion about Carolina vs Denver for the Sean Payton sweepstakes! Also, the Denver Nuggets keep rolling vs the Portland Trailblazers. Who was the third best player on the court last night? Nikola Jokic had another MVP performance and Zach and DMac discuss how the Nuggets are in such a groove that it doesn’t matter how weird tonight’s game gets with the return of Tim Connelly and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Brock Huard of Brock and Salk of Seattle Sports 710 joins The Drive. Brock discusses the Seahawks playoff performance and how things are going in Seattle right now. Brock teases Denver with their number 5 overall pick. Brock then lays out what the Broncos lack that every other playoff team left has right now.
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Hour 2 of The Drive is joined by Denversports.com James Merilatt. James and DMac go back and forth about the snow in Denver and how things have changed over the years. The Nuggets are almost invincible and the guys explain why. Also, when will Coach Malone be back. The guys then get into the Broncos Head Coach search. The debate becomes about Sean Payton and where his next move will be. What type of owner would you like to work for? The guys explain their type of owner. Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake lays out what could happen tonight vs the Timberwolves. Will Jamal Murray play again tonight on a back-to-back? Also, what should the Nuggets sledding plans be? James and the Nuggets debate about who’s been a better asset to the Nuggets right now? James and DMac discuss the CU Buffs 2023 Football schedule. How many losses the guys predict will be quite surprising.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with a story about culture resetting. Matt Ishbia has another moment that reminds us of that. Can Greg Penner be that for the Broncos? James wonders why this fan survey is the benchmark for where to start for owners who are as successful as the Walton/Penner ownership group. James, Derek, and DMac put a bow on the fan survey talk. Derek tells one of the most compelling stories ever about a mountain lion hunt he had today that will give you chills!! Our Denversports.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen discusses Cale Makar’s injury and how long he may be out. The guys wonder when he sustained an injury and could tonight be maintenance. Will lays out what you’ll see tonight with the Avs. DMac let’s his wife shovel the snow?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene with a huge shoveling bet that gets someone in trouble on the show. Mrs. McKee comes on the show to explain why DMac sucks at shoveling snow. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase helps break the news about what’s the new report coming out of New Orleans. The Saints may want two first round picks in return so where does that leave the Broncos? Is Sean Payton worth it? Derek wonders will the Broncos shift their focus to Dan Quinn soon. Why was Mike Evans taking a victory lap? Also, how good was Shelby Harris here in Denver? How concerned should the Avs be about Cale Makar and his injury? Also, the Nuggets should have an easy win tonight and DMac explains why.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with a recap of the Broncos coaching carousel and Wildcard Weekend! What a weekend! Jim Harbaugh decides to stay at Michigan, so how does that impact the Broncos? Also, the Broncos are making their case to Sean Payton today. What could that look like? Super Wildcard Weekend was quite the weekend and boy oh boy it was crazy! The Chargers blew a 27-point lead, and the guys go off on Brandon Staley. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy gives us an update on the Broncos HC situation. The guys then juggle what a Sean Payton contract could look like. Who has the most leverage with the Broncos right now? Who’s the leader in the clubhouse?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a big-time discussion about how young the star QB’s are in the playoffs right now. Russell Wilson is 34 so where does that leave the Broncos in the QB race? Between the HC and the QB, have the Broncos been played? Also, could you see the Broncos winning against any of the top juggernauts in the NFL anytime soon? Could Sean Payton make it work with Russell Wilson? The Denver Nuggets got a very unusual win vs the Orlando Magic on Sunday. The guys detail how a win of this caliber fuels you. Also, Jokic had words for Bol Bol and let’s just say it didn’t go over well. CU is under different leadership this year and a video surfaced that exemplified that.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is fortunate to have former Broncos DL coach and future HOF Bill Kollar. Bill tells so many stories about his journey. Where did his playing career start and how did it lead to him becoming a coach? Where is Bill from and how did that play a part in his love for the game. Bill explains his gifts for football and how it played out during his career. Bill fought a bear? A MUST HEAR story! Bill joined the Broncos in 2015 and he talks about the Broncos defense. Bill then details his time with the Broncos and explains why it all went wrong. Why didn’t the Broncos resign Derek Wolfe? Also, who’s the new head guy for the Broncos going forward? Bill tries to answer each question as best he can! Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about how the Broncos came down from cloud nine over the years. How much of this season was on Russell Wilson trying to be his own man? Who should have conformed first, Coach Hackett or Russell Wilson? Is James out on Sean Payton?
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno close out this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day with their takeaways from an eventful Wildcard Weekend before previewing tonight's game. They circle back to Jim Harbaugh's return to the Blue and Adam Schefter's thoughts on the Sean Payton Sweepstakes. Mat indoctrinates Knowshon into the cult of Coach Prime. They tie a bow on the show with their final thoughts on the coaching search, should the Broncos clean house after last season? What's Knowshon looking for in the new head coach?
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno fill in for DMac and Derek for this Martin Luther King Jr Day to circle back to our interview with Adam Schefter to focus on what he said about Dan Quinn. Knowshon tells us why he's out on Sean Payton. then, the guys are joined by a familiar voice: our very own DMac. They talk hockey with him before getting his thoughts on the coaching search now that his horse is out of the race. They wonder if Russ is still a free agent draw before getting into their takeaways from Wildcard Weekend.
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno, filling in for DMac and Derek, break the news for the big story of the day: Jim Harbaugh will return to Michigan. Who is at the top of the Broncos list now? Did the Broncos just get used again? How will the new owners respond to this roadblock?
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno are filling in for DMac and Derek on this Martin Luther King Jr Day, chatting with Judge Dan Jacobs about Coach Prime. Then, when the Judge is out of their hair, they give us their takeaways from Wild Card Weekend. Should Brandon Staley still have a job? How does he affect their coaching search? what are Adam Schefter's little birdies telling us about the Broncos' coaching search?
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Hour 1 of The Drive sets up with a recap of how Ronnie Hillman’s service went on yesterday. Derek shares a few stories about Peyton Manning from the service. The Nuggets may be in trouble tonight as Nikola Jokic is leaning towards not playing. DMac has another theory! Derek has a big-time scoop that’s unbelievable. Did Coach Evero save his friend Nathaniel Hackett in his HC interview with the Broncos? Is Russell Wilson the reason why guys aren’t sold on this Broncos job? Where do the Broncos go if guys keep looking elsewhere? The Fan’s weekend Host and Avs Insider Mat Smith joins The Drive. Mat discusses where the Avs are going wrong right now. Beyond injuries, how else can the Avs look to get this thing back on track? Also, Mat and Derek talk about roles being established again going forward. Who’s to blame for the Avs mishaps? Mat recaps the woes while shining light on what’s to come.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with another discussion about official confirmation of Sean McVay going back to LA. What does that mean for Sean Payton? Also, Derek wonders why Denver is the only team in on Jim Harbaugh. Our DenverSports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on to discuss the updates on the coaching search for the Denver Broncos. Some coaches may not be done losing which means firings could happen while the playoffs are going on. So, what does this mean for the landscape of coaching going forward? There’s a famous moment that happened 8 years ago that made Mase almost fall out of his seat. Jim Harbaugh is leaning towards Michigan so now where does this leave the Broncos? Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gets into the nitty gritty of how the coaching search is going. Derek shares his news with Mike, and he refuses to take the bait. If the Cowboys job comes open next week, could Sean Payton find himself there? Who’s the #1 guy for Denver right now? Mike tells us who the new Denver Broncos HC may be next week! Mike also gives a small timeline on Russ!
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Hour 3 of The Drive discusses the NFL Wildcard weekend! There are several playoff storylines that could affect the Broncos. Derek Wolfe recaps what was a crazy amount of news a birdie sent his way. How much of this season was Russ and how much of this is on Coach Hackett not knowing what he was doing? Is this type of damage unrepairable within the Broncos organization? Who spear-headed the “protect Russ” campaign at the end of the season? No Offense Friday gives more information on the Coach Evero HC interview. Derek takes a moment to relive the Ronnie Hillman service and tells a few stories from the time spent with former teammates. It’s time for the Broncos to bring in competition for Russell Wilson and the guys go down memory lane to explain why.
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Hour 4 of The Drive resets the top stories in Denver sports! The guys explain what’s gone wrong with the Colorado Avalanche thus far. Also, is Sean Payton the leader in the clubhouse for the Broncos? Does Peyton Manning believe in Russell Wilson right now? Who actually still supports Russell Wilson’s contract? Well Russell Wilson needs a coach who believes in him but what does he need to shed to be the best version of himself going forward? Is DMac’s wife leaving him for a x-rated bingo game? Will Peterson joins The Drive to discuss the Avs woes right now.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a sad anniversary that knock the Broncos out of the playoffs 10 years ago today. The guys talk about how that play came out and how the Broncos will never forget it. The coaching carousel keeps on turning as more news comes out about who’s interviewing where. Nate Jackson, filling in for Derek, goes at DMac about why there’s belief a certain candidate has risen above the rest. The guys discuss Sean Payton and his future. Who still believes in Payton coming to Denver at this point? The Wolverine Brass speaks out today and the guys discuss the authenticity in how much Michigan wants Coach Jim Harbaugh to come back.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a recap of what was an amazing win by the Denver Nuggets and how they have the city of Denver believing. Jim Harbaugh is being linked to the Broncos by the national media. Nate and DMac explain why being in Denver would be a good thing. Also, would Russ benefit more than anyone else from having Coach Jim Harbaugh here? Could a presence like Harbaugh be the new tone that needs to be set here in Denver? Who has the most expensive skiing lifestyle to maintain: Vail or Aspen? What is the Nate Jackson plan for the new HC? Nate lays it out and DMac tries to make sense of his surprising remarks!
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Hour 3 of The Drive says Ejiro Eviro isn’t ready yet! DMac explains his logic but did Nate buy it? Is George Paton’s job riding on the success of Russell Wilson going forward? The guys breakdown how they feel about former Stanford HC interviewing for the Broncos HC job. What does it really mean regarding Jim Harbaugh? Was Coach Hackett too loyal to the ship known as the S.S. Wilson? DMac kills Denver with truth about how the new captain needs to help Russ step back and stand in line with everyone else if they ever want to catch the Avs or Nuggets. Nate then explains why the approach needs to be changed going forward. Denversports.com Chief Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. Has Russell lost some touch on his deep ball? The guys aren’t sold just yet! James also doesn’t believe the deal given to Russ is bad just yet.
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Hour 4 starts off with an ongoing conversation about too much praise being given to Russ. What should be the backup plan if things fall apart again? Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the 2012 Broncos playoff loss that still stings to this day. Nate Jackson talks about a funny story about his NFL career. Mase reveals his top candidate for HC. Why was David Shaw brought into the Broncos facility? Justin Fields for Russell Wilson? Who else in the NFL would want Russell Wilson right now? The guys close the show asking themselves can the Broncos win a Super Bowl with Russell Wilson.
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Hour 1 of The Drive is all about Duck and Geese control. Derek makes how much money from hunting? The Nuggets need to win tonight vs the Phoenix Suns, but will they be able to pull it out? Are the Denver Broncos sneaking candidates in the building behind everyone’s back? Brock Huard of Brock and Salk via Seattle Sports 710 joins The Drive. Brock lays out his thoughts on the Broncos coaching search. Also, Lamar Jackson done in Baltimore? Brock explains as a former QB what’s really going on. Seattle vs San Fran is this weekend and Brock gets everyone set for the matchup. Derek has some news about who’s the problem within the Broncos locker room and it’s not exactly who you think.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with a discussion of how Sean McVay’s indecisiveness could be laying the groundwork for Sean Payton in LA. Which owner wants Sean Payton more: Rob Walton or Stan Kroenke? The guys debate which owner needs Sean Payton more. Quinn Meinerz had a lot to say the other day about Kansas City and their trick plays. Jason and Travis Kelce respond to his allegations. Derek and DMac applaud Quinn for speaking up and reminding everyone that there’s still hate to be had with the K.C. Chiefs. What do the Baltimore Ravens doing at QB? Well Lamar Jackson appears to have made his decision but where does that leave the AFC going forward? Denversports.com Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will comes on to detail what’s wrong with the Colorado Avalanche right now. Will the injuries ever stop for the Avs? Val appears to be close, but Will explains why he’s not ready just yet.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads off with the story about Sean McVay deciding to slowly unravel his staff. Where does that leave Sean Payton if the LA Rams job comes open? Today is a huge anniversary for the show and let’s just say the name of the show has a lot to do with it! Who would you rather have as a HC: Kyler or Russ? Also, Derek explains why Jim is not a fit in the NFL anymore. Derek tells a story about Andy Janovich and himself being out playing dice with elbow injuries that takes you on a crazy emotional rollercoaster. The Nuggets are in action tonight, but will the Nuggets be able to pull off the win?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads off with a recap of what’s going on with the Denver Broncos and their coaching search! Derek declares that this team may no longer need the services of Jim Harbaugh. Our Denversports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the important of hitting and missing in the draft despite the new HC. DMac wants the Broncos to be smarter with their decisions long term. Derek has a new #1 candidate for the Broncos HC search. The QB carousel talk heats up on The Drive. The guys have a long discussion about loyalty and how that will play a part in the HC search. How worried should everyone be about the Avs? Derek and DMac explain.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with Stoke and Zach and The Drive giving an update on the Broncos HC search. The Denver Nuggets saw multiple Bronco players come out to support them last night. The Nuggets got a win for them but how many guys came to see LeBron James? Why are the Broncos being looked at as the worst HC vacancy? The guys explain while also detailing the other HC vacancies. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy details the Broncos current HC search. Troy also gives his thoughts on the end of the season for the Broncos. Where is Troy’s favorite stadium to cover the Super Bowl? John Elway still involved with the franchise? The guys have some fun with this thought.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Big Story of the Day being Rooftop Richie and his legendary journey with his most recent dating adventure. The Denver Nuggets are getting close to “unstoppable” but do the Nuggets need to be careful before they jinx themselves? Quinn Meinerz is fed up with the KC Chiefs and he let’s everyone know how he feels! The guy’s sort of agree with him. The Hall of Fame calls for several former Denver Broncos and the guy’s breakdown who’s all going in. Vic Fangio is linked to both Sean Payton and Jim Harbaugh as their potential DC. How would a reunion between George Paton and Vic Fangio go? Derek details why playing for Vic Fangio was one of the best things to ever happen for his career.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with a recap of how the Denver Broncos have taken the lead with the most HC candidates. Derek explains why a first year HC can’t be the move this time around. How do the Broncos overcome Russ next season if he doesn’t reach the Derek 10-win mark? Hot Take Tuesday is presented by Papa Murphy’s! DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins The Drive! James says he doesn't have a problem with Coach Malone and the Nuggets right now. Sean Payton is a great coach but is he worth the cow he’s going to command in trade assets? Who do you keep, Courtland Sutton or Tim Patrick? Will Russell Wilson be in shape by the start of training camp?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about the 104.3 The Fan Russell Wilson challenge that’s led by The Drive! Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase gets in on the Russell Wilson challenge! DMac issues another big challenge to Derek and Derek accepts. The guys go through all of the latest on the coaching updates around the NFL and how each vacancy will affect the Broncos plans to swing big! The Colorado Avs are back in action tonight vs the Florida Panthers tonight at 7:30 from Ball Arena!
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Hour 1 of The Drive recaps the coaching carousel that will take place with the Denver Broncos. Also, what did yesterday’s win mean? LeBron James is looking to sit out tonight vs the Denver Nuggets. Did LeBron not want to go for the All-Time Scoring Record vs the Nuggets? Derek and DMac discuss what the breakout play of certain players meant yesterday. One of The Drive’s producers got engaged and he shares the horrifying story of how everything came together. What will this coaching carousel do for the Broncos and where do they rank amongst vacant HC positions? Derek tells an amazing story about his time with Kid Rock from over the weekend!
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a discussion about what happens on days like today for NFL players whose seasons are over. Derek details what all comes from a day like today! Russell Wilson was able to turn things around to close the season but what does his overall play mean for the future? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam recaps the day and the entire coaching carousel around the NFL. The Broncos are in a weird place right now but how do they stack up to the rest of the NFL right now? Are the Broncos the most aggressive team in the HC search right now? Also, what happens to DC Ejiro Evero? The guys talk about why Russell Wilson is the way he is! Also, would Coach Kollar be willing to come in studio? The guys give their reaction how the game went on the Broncos brand new turf. Did the new turf come too early or too late?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with a full recap of how the Broncos pulled out the win. It was a good weekend in Denver Sports over the weekend! Are the Nuggets ready to soar? Would you trade MPJ? The guys have a long discussion about when do you turn the page from Russ with a new coach coming on board. Who wins the CFP Championship tonight: Georgia or TCU? The Broncos have been on an active search for their new lead guy at HC. So, who should have the lead right now as the top candidate?
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps what was a solid end to the season for the Broncos! Also, who would Derek like to see as HC. Our DenverSports.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about what keeps people tuned into the Broncos. Also, Mase gives a full detail about what happened in the locker room. Did we just see Dalton Risner’s last season as a Bronco? Mase and DMac debate about needing to take the ball out of Russell’s hands. Who was the most important Bronco to get injured this season? How much of this season was on Russ? The guys give a full breakdown. Has there ever been a crazier moment than the ring around the rosie play by the Chiefs over the weekend? Who would the guys rather see in the Super Bowl? News about the Nuggets vs Lakers game comes out before tonight’s matchup and the guys wonder how much it matters!
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DMac has Orlando Franklin sitting in for Derek Wolfe to end the week. In hour 1 the guys get into weather the Avs are in trouble or not. DMac has a new favorite coaching possibility. It was Rosburgs last presser today DMac and O discuss the differences since Jerry took over for Hackett. Does the whole attitude at Dove Valley need a change?
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In hour 2 think kick off with how last night started for both the Nuggets and Avs. While the Nuggets kept rolling the Avalanche had the rug pulled out from under them. Mase joins the guys to go over the mood at Dove Valley today. Some players on the bubble for next year include Albert O and Dalton Risner. Rosburg said today that it’s all about winning this last game. Mike Klis joins the show.
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In hour 3 Football at 4 the guys ponder who’s going to be back. Does this game mean more for the Chargers or Broncos. Rosburg thanked the media after his last press conference. News of the Harbaugh and Michigan infractions has arrived in detail do the guys think this is any sort of deal breaker? The Nuggets look like a serious title contender.
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In hour 4 DMac and Orlando break down the game vs the chargers and give their picks. Can this be a walk off victory for the Rosburg and the Broncos. Who’s in and who’s out a coach in the NFL Sunday. The guys break it all down. The guys try to figure out the Avalanche. What should GM Chris MacFarland be doing right now?
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On The Drive today Orlando Franklin sits in for Derek with DMac. Things start off with some good Demar Hamlin news. New Harbaugh news has come out today. Does the statement mean he will really stay in Michigan or is this just more PR being put out? DMac says he and Harbaugh won’t get along because of a past interaction.
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In the final hour, DMac and Derek open the hour talking about Derek’s upcoming hunting trip. They break down the Broncos game in terms that Derek can understand, how will the Broncos’ over/under compare to Derek’s over/under for his duck hunting trip. Our Senior Broncos Writer, Andrew Mason, hops on with the guys to tell them about the mood in the locker room after the events of Monday night. Orlando calls in live from Old Chicago before the guys rattle off which Broncos already have their keys in their pants for this last game. They close out the show giving us some… suggestive audio from Russ and Ciara before getting in on the fun.
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In the third hour, DMac and Derek lead off with the Broncos’ extensive practice report before getting to Football at Four with Russ’ thoughts on Damar Hamlin’s injury. DMac asks Derek about fear on the football field after hearing Russ’ thoughts on Hamlin. Then we get to hear Jerry Rosburg’s thoughts on the safety of the league in the wake of the Damar Hamlin situation and DMac reckons with the prospect that he’s going to be gone soon. They close out the hour with the man who managed to get a quote out of Jim Harbaugh, Will Kunkel from Charlotte Sports Live, to learn how it materialized and how Harbaugh is handling this situation. They get his perspective on the Panthers’ pursuit of Harbaugh as a Charlotte local guy.
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In the first hour, DMac and Derek chat with the fellas on Stokley and Zach about the possibility of Harbaugh to the Broncos and, on a more serious note, Damar Hamlin’s injury and whether football is the most dangerous sport. They talk all things Colorado coaching, from the possibility of Harbaugh to the possibility of Sean Payton to Coach Prime’s first experience with snow. They are joined by Brock Huard of Brock and Salk from Seattle Sports 710 to get his thoughts on the possibility of Harbaugh to the Broncos. They also listen to what Joel Klatt had to say to the morning show about the Broncos’ chances at Harbaugh.
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In the second hour, DMac and Derek discuss the Jim Harbaugh sweepstakes. They look at all the other teams that may be looking for his services and Derek looks at it from a money standpoint. They look back on some of the crazy stories from Von’s time in Denver. They chime in on the potential drama brewing between Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless and what it says about their show. They have Jake Shapiro from Denversports.com to tell them how the Nuggets can improve through the trade market. He also gives his thoughts on Christian Braun and what the Nuggets’ actual needs are.
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In hour 1 of The Drive D Mac and Derek are both back and each ahs a different opionion on how the Broncos game vs KC went. While Derek liked what he saw including the O line. The guys also react to the scary Damar Hamlin Injury from the Bills vs Bengals game. Troy Renck joins the show.
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In hour 2 the big story of the day is Derek Believes the Broncos should have won the game Sunday. The guys break down what they liked from Sundays game. Rosburg spoke to the media and the guys break down what he had to say. The Broncos aren't the only team interested in Harbaugh. Adam Schefter joins the show and lets the guys know what it was like working the game last night.
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In hour 3 football at 4 kicks of with the guys pondering how next week vs the Chargers will look. Wilson discussed what it was like having his teammates stand up for him. James Merilatt joins the guys to dive into what choices the broncos have ahead.
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In hour 4 James stays on with the guys with ideas for the Broncos. We revisit the Scefter interview from earlier. The guys take an even deeper dive into what Rosburg could be growing with the seeds he is planting. D Mac thinks there can be a very quick turn around.
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On The Drive today Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for Derek and D Mac. The CFB championship is set and Knowshons Georgia Bulldogs are in it. The Denver Broncos had a chance Sunday but couldn't finish. More coaching news has come out today and the list of candidates grows.
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In hour 2 of The Drive interum head coach Jerry Rosburg address the media. The guys react to what he had to say. Could he be the next head coach for the Broncos? Knowshon likes his apoorach. What question would Mat ask him?
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In Hour 3 of The Drive Mat goes through his list of potential candidates. The Schefter and Rapport news is address. Does it look like Harbaugh will be coming to Denver?
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In hour 4 of The Drive Mat and Knowshon get into the discussion of Wilson being salvageable. Denverfan.com's Andrew Mason joins the guys and they revisit the Rosburg press conference. Mase even got a thank you from the coach. The guys talk about how the team responded on Sunday.
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In the first hour of The Drive, the guys react to the Jerry Rosburg press conference from today. What to make of some of the Broncos teammates coming out to defend Russell Wilson? Will the Broncos be "back" in 2023? How can Russell Wilson change his body for the better for next year? What were Von Miller's thought on the Broncos?
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In hour 2 of The Drive, the guys have more reaction to the Jerry Rosburg press conference. Andrew Mason, our DenverFan.com Broncos insider, joins the show live in studio. What to make of Jerry Rosburg's "Civil War" type speeches? Does Russell Wilson's season, mirror a previous John Elway season? Mike Klis, 9News Broncos insider, joins the show.
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In hour 3 of The Drive, the guys discuss if there is a division between the Broncos offense and defense? How would other Denver stars like MacKinnon and Jokic, feel if their teammates came to the defense of them? Why Jerry Rosburg called Jerry Jeudy "his hero"? DMac sees something he's never seen before at the Avs game yesterday. Derek and DMac get into some Colorado ski talk.
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In hour 4 of The Drive, Derek and DMac react to the recent Broncos being added to the injury report. Are the Broncos packing it up for next season? What are Derek's keys to the game vs the Chiefs? Who on the Broncos is most equipped to guard Travis Kelce? Is this Broncos season weirder than the Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow season? The guys go down memory lane and revisit "fights" in their life.
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In the final hour, DMac and Derek recall the infamous Peyton Manning injury report before unveiling the Rosburg Address to our Senior Broncos Writer, Andrew Mason. They ask him about all of the hubbub about the Barstool article and what prompted the receivers to come to Russ’ defense. They ask him if there are any real malcontents in the building. They all discuss the approach that Jerry Rosburg is taking with the team now that he’s in charge.
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In the third hour, DMac and Derek give their reaction to the passing of Pele before Derek shares a proud dad story about his daughter. DMac rattles off the long practice report for the Broncos could Jerry Rosburg actually win the job if he wins against the Chiefs? Then, DMac asks Derek who he would pick as the head coach of the Broncos if he could have literally anybody to choose from before DMac Kills You With the Truth, explaining who his pick would be. They speculate whether Derek could come back to play one last time.
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In the second hour, DMac and Derek are joined by Rooftop Richie to talk about the unending platitudes that we get from Russell Wilson. They unveil the grand premiere of the Rosburg Address. DMac tries to convince Derek to try out the Manitou Incline. DMac shares an embarrassing hiking story with us before hearing Jerry Jeudy’s response to Shannon Sharpe and the Barstool article and breaking it down.
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In the first hour, DMac and Derek hop on with the guys from Stokley and Zach, who’s attitude towards Jer-Bear has changed, could we see something good for the last 2 weeks? DMac also gets Zach’s thoughts on the Nuggets’ loss last night to the Kings. They talk about their misadventures with last night’s snowstorm before getting to the Rosburg address. They dive into some Twitter drama involving the young receivers, Barstool, and the Broncos’ own official Twitter; what were they thinking? DMac decides to read the Barstool article and we get Derek’s experience with locker room politics.
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In the final hour, DMac and Derek go over Interim Head Coach Jerry Rosburg’s introductory press conference. They get Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer, Andrew Mason, to hear his Southwest nightmare experience. He also speculates whether the Broncos would be better off if they had fired Hackett after the London game. They are joined by Denverfan.com’s Cecil Lammey to get his thoughts on Jerry Rosburg’s introductory press conference and the future coaching search. DMac gets his take on Drake Maye as a potential QB of the future. They wrap up the show talking about the bleak future of the Broncos going forward with Russ and George Paton.
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In the third hour, DMac and Derek come off the heels of Matt Iseman to talk Football at Four to wonder what the Broncos can do about Russ at this point. They recap Jerry Rosberg’s best day ever, from his long presser to finally getting to get his boots on the ground to fix the special teams. DMac starts looking forward to the 2024 class of QB’s headlined by an unexpected QB, how do they get their guy? DMac enlightens Derek on the sheer scale of the Southwest Airlines fiasco after everything their media compatriots have been through. They also give us an update on Nathan MacKinnon’s status and the state of the Avs’ practice facility.
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In the second hour, DMac and Derek listen to Randy Gregory, Russell Wilson, and a little bit of Dalton Risner’s press conferences. Did we learn anything new today? Is Russ making any changes? Then, we pick back up on a lighter note with the Host of American Ninja Warrior, Matt Iseman, live in studio to talk about everything that goes into the show and where he’s at as a member of Broncos Country.
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In the first hour, DMac and Derek lead off the show talking with the guys on Stokley and Zach about DMac’s new man crush, Jerry Rosburg. Derek Wolfe returns from the slopes to tell us exactly what the Broncos need to look for in their next head coach and how to fix Russ. They recap the game that got Nathaniel Hackett fired to get Derek’s thoughts on it and the direction of the team going forward. They hear from hall of fame pundits across the national airwaves talking about where Russ is at this point in his career.
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On The Drive today Orlando Franklin sits in for Derek with DMac. The guys get into the firing of Hackett. What was it about the game vs the Rams that caused this change to happen now? How can the Broncos remedy the situation they are in? Troy Renck joiins the show with his insights.
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In hour 2 D Mac and Orlando look into the big story of the day. Can ownership change the direction of the organization? Greg Penner has taken the lead role so what can we expect from him. D Mac wonders why Paton is still here. Are the flashes we have seen good enough? Adam Schefter joins the guys to take an even deeper look at what has happened in Broncos Country.
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In hour 3 Orlando and D Mac get into football at 4 where the sideline blowup is in full focus. The guys break down Dwayne Stukes and Butch Barry also being let go with Hackett. Orlando go through all the o-line woes that began before the season. James Merilatt joins the show
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Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for Derek and D Mac today. On what Mat ahs dubbed breakup Monday Hackett and the Broncos have decided to part ways. Mike Klis joins the guys to get an inside look at what's going to happen next. What are the options for a team that has reached an all-time low?
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In hour 3 Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for Derek and D Mac. On what Mat has dubbed breakup Monday Hackett and the Broncos have decided to part ways. Some good news from Denver as the Nuggets won big last night and Gordon had possibly the dunk of the year. Back to football what happened on the sideline with the o-line and Rypien?
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In hour 4 Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for Derek and D Mac. On what Mat has dubbed breakup Monday Hackett and the Broncos have decided to part ways.
At the 5 o'clock whistle Denver hosts jump on and rapid fire their reactions to the Hackett firing. Andrew Mason joins the guys to put a bow on what ended up being a crazy day.
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In hour 2 Mat Smith and Knowshon Moreno sit in for Derek and D Mac. On what Mat has dubbed breakup Monday Hackett and the Broncos have decided to part ways. Jerry Rosburg has been named the Interim head coach. News breaks that Evero declined the opportunity. What does this mean for the DC and his future in Denver.
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Mat Smith and Justin Adams are sitting in for D Mac and Derek. Prime Time is already bringing big recruits to Boulder. The Avs are working to overcome their injuries. The Broncos are playing out the last few games. Will this Sunday be the last win of the season?
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Mat Smith and Justin Adams are sitting in for D Mac and Derek. In hour 2 the guys get into the idea of Hackett staying another season. Where do the Broncos go from here? The Nuggets and Avs play tonight what to look for in those games.
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Mat Smith and Justin Adams are sitting in for D Mac and Derek. In hour 3 the guys bring you football at 4. What areas of the Broncos are salvageable and what needs to be scrapped? Is Russ going to able to overcome whatever has held him back this season? Adrian Dater joins the guys to look inside the Avs team who is about to take a bit of a break after tonight's game.
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Mat Smith and Justin Adams are sitting in for D Mac and Derek. In hour 4 the guys continue their conversation with Adrian Dater. Mat gets worked up over the Nuggets and their actual chances of winning a title. How can the Broncos right this ship? The guys want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday!
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N hour 1 of the Drive D Mac gets into what it was like at the Avs game last night and after. Breaking news on the pro bowl. Wre the broncos sold a broken pair of goods by the Seahawks? Will Russ ever be good again?
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In hour 2 things kick off with the bIg story of the day. The guys contemplate George Paton and his role in building this team. What is on the line this weekend for different guys? Mike Klis jumps on with the guys to talk about what to expect from this weekend.
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In hour 3 things start with Football at 4. Derek shares his present from DMAC with everyone. The guys discuss the need to win with Russ. DMAC kills you with truth.
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In hour 4 Denverfan.com's Andrew Mason joins the show and gets into the movie debate. What can Hackett do to save his job? The injury report heading into the game vs the Rams. The guys give you their keys to the game and score predictions.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with an amazing win by the Denver Nuggets as they take over 1st place in the West. What do you do with Jamal Murray and MPJ right now? Who’s most expendable? The guys discuss CU and National Signing Day for High School athletes today. Derek absolutely destroys the idea that NSD is a thing. Brock Huard from Brock and Salk of Seattle 710 is presented by Elite Sportsbook. Brock talks about his experience from National Signing Day as a high schooler. Brock then reacts to some comments by the morning show about Brett Rypien vs Russell Wilson in this offense. Brock details why their comments may have been slanted. Also, Brock couldn’t help himself when he got wind of the story about KJ and Derek from Tuesday’s show. The Nuggets are in first place but what does that mean for the guys who are injured right now? Did Shaq go too far?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with Denverfan.com’s Jake Shapiro joining The Drive. Jake gives us the latest and greatest from CU and the National Signing Day festivities. Did Deion just pull off the biggest heist in College Football today? The guys then wait on Russell Wilson’s press conference. In the meantime, Derek tells a famous story about his beef with Phillip Rivers. Russell Wilson joins The Drive from Dove Valley for his weekly press conference. The guys were absolutely surprised none of the media asked him any major questions. The Fan Nuggets Insider Matt Moore joins The Drive. Matt talks about how amazing the energy was in the building last night as the Nuggets take over 1st place in the West. Matt also gives some insight into what the Nuggets need to do with their roster moving forward.
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Hour 3 of The Drive tries to figure out what exactly does Coach Hackett know because he confused himself and everyone listening with his comments from earlier today. A story comes out about a Chiefs Superfan robbing a bank to fulfill his super fandom duties. Is anything in life that serious worth attending? The guys have fun talking about punishments for losers of their Fantasy Football leagues. The Fan’s weekend host Mat Smith joins The Drive. Mat gives us the latest update on what’s going on with Deion and the CU Buffs. Who have they snagged thus far? Will they close the deal on Travis Hunter?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets things up with what exactly did Russell Wilson mean with his comments from earlier today as he looks to shake things up. Did Russ ever play tennis? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. The guys discuss what happened at the UC Health Training Facility today. Mase goes into detail about what Russ was trying to say about his toughness today. Also, Meinerz appears to be on track to play Sunday after being poked in the eye. Mase and Derek explain what playing with an eye injury looks like. Also, the guys discuss the cold coming in and how it will affect the Broncos plans. What’s the plan for hunkering down tomorrow? Will KJ make it to his proposal on time with the big cold snowstorm moving in?
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Hour 1 of The Drive is moving towards a rare situation where the Denver Nuggets are playing for 1st place tonight vs the Memphis Grizzlies! How will the Nuggets pull out this win? Will Coach Malone change his lineup tonight? The Colorado Avalanche got a 1-0 Shootout win vs the NY Islanders last night. Cale Makar had to apologize for the play that changed the game. The guys discuss why that was necessary. Is Brett Rypien the better QB for the Broncos in this system? The guy’s debate with the morning show and their comments. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about guys apologizing in sports and when is it acceptable. More QB drama in the Broncos facility? Also, what will be the ultimate outcome this season with so many hamstring injuries for the Broncos? Troy gives a huge nod to this game tonight as he believes the Nuggets vs Grizzlies game is the game of the year so far for the Nuggets.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a 1-0 Avs win with Cale Makar taking the blunt of the load for what happened that changed the course of the game. Cale referenced the Hockey Gods. The guys then go down memory lane with the former Broncos seasons and discuss how the football Gods showed up for the Broncos. Also, is Russell Wilson being punished this year? Derek and DMac talk about how bonding as a team can make or break their chemistry long term. Denverfan.com’s Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will Petersen answers the question about Cale Makar is ____ for telling the truth. The guys debate how do you look at Cale Makar going forward. Also, will the Avs continue to capitalize on their momentum?
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Hour 3 sets the scene with stories about how rubbing your teammates the wrong way led to moments of disarray within a locker room. Which current Broncos could have been on the 2015 SB 50 Broncos team? Derek lays it all out for what that defense could’ve looked like. A special moment is happening for one member of The Drive and the guys have the privilege of breaking the news on the air! Denverfan.com’s James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about his $800 Million dollar theory. James also thinks Coach Hackett is public enemy #1, not Russell Wilson. That leads to the conversation of where the marriage stands with Coach Hackett and the Broncos right now. James ends with his prediction for tonight's huge game for the Denver Nuggets!
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets up with a reset of what’s going on in Denver Sports right now. The guys discuss skiing vs snowboarding. Also, which mountain gives you the best experience and which mountain is the most dangerous. A caller on The drive , Mike, talks about the difference between East Coast Skiing vs West Coast Skiing. Mike Singer from The Denver Post joins The Drive. Mike talks about whether Jamal Murray will play or not! Mike details what to expect with future lineups this season if things go sideways. Mike and Derek bond with each other over the Jokic Brothers! Derek tells a story about a training camp fight and it leads to a final discussion about why certain things are made bigger than they really are.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with the Broncos win over the Arizona Cardinals. The guys wonder when will this walking on eggshells mentality change within the Broncos organization? The Denver Nuggets closed the weekend on a high note but what do you do with the PG’s and their struggles right now? Should Coach Malone think about a new starting 5 to help the bench? The Broncos got a nice win on Sunday but where was this in week’s past? Also, the injuries are piling up so where do the Broncos go from here? Adam Schefter put out an article about HC and executive firings over the last 5 years and the guys discuss what will that look like for Coach Hackett? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive! Adam details his $800 million dollar story. Adam talks about what this means for the future of the NFL. Also, could the newfound stats impact the Broncos decision? Have the morals become too loose with accusing reporters when they put out big time reports like this?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a recap of what was an amazing weekend in the world of Denver Sports! Also, the Broncos got a good win behind the grind of the secondary and the running game. Should the Broncos look to lean on the running game the rest of the way? How do the Broncos respond with so many injuries? Coach Hackett’s weekly Monday press conference is joined on The Drive. The guys react to a more excited Coach Hackett. Also, why are guys so high on firing Coach Hackett right now when things aren’t going that way anymore?
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Hour 3 of The Drive recaps Coach Hackett’s Monday press conference. Derek and DMac stand up for Coach Hackett and explain why the tune has changed! A certain story has grown legs here in Denver and DMac tries to explain what has happened as best he can. Coach Malone talks about putting things in pipes, but did Coach leave too room for error with that joke on Sunday? The 2015 Broncos and 22-23 Denver Nuggets are a lot alike, and the guys explain how. Could Coach Hackett use his staff as the scapegoat if need be?
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Hour 4 sets up with a recap of what was an amazing weekend in the world of Denver Sports! The question is should the Broncos lean on the running game going forward? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase details the great energy at the Broncos press conference. The guys discuss the most recent injuries. Also, reconstruction will be underway with the Broncos Stadium so what does this mean for a new stadium? Is Coach Outten on the outs with the Broncos right now? The guys bring you the official Injury Report presented by ZoomCare. Did Brett Rypien secure his backup job at QB yesterday? Would Peyton Manning be open to duck hunting with Derek and DMac?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with Chad and Nate meeting The Drive in the crossover. The guys wanted to discuss did Greg Penner step up as an owner and sit Russell Wilson down for this weekend. Also, the crossover’s theme was all about what’s next. Russell Wilson is out but do the Broncos trust in Brett Rypien? Russell Wilson talked in the locker room today and the guys can’t help themselves but to think, why is Russ looking for so much validation? Does Russ do this to be loved more? Our Denverfan.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake details the Nuggets vs Lakers matchup tonight. The Lakers are playing well so how will the Nuggets matchup? Also, the Nuggets are trying to take off so would a win like this propel them to higher heights? Nikola Jokic is in the conversation for MVP again but is a three-peat possible?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a discussion about Russell Wilson being ruled out for Sunday’s game vs the Arizona Cardinals. Brett Rypien is the next man up. Derek and DMac wonder what led to this final decision to let Russ stay out. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase details what happened in the Broncos Locker Room today as Russell Wilson spoke from his locker. Mase explains why QB’s have a higher priority of obligation for concussions than other positions during the game. Mase tells the story of what happened today with Billy Turner and the media that ended up being a very interesting exchange. The Colorado Avalanche have loss 6 of their last 9 and the loss to Buffalo caused a mandatory practice today. Richard Sherman goes off on Mike Salk from Brock and Salk in Seattle about something Mike said years ago. The guys go off on Richard Sherman for his silliness in Seattle from earlier today. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive! Mike talks about the decision that went into sitting Russell Wilson down vs the Cardinals on Sunday. Also, who in the Broncos Brass made the final call? Based off the Billy Turner situation from earlier today, who would escape the locked room first as far as media members?
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the scene with a recap of what took place at Friday’s practice with the Broncos today. Could Russell Wilson’s Performance Enhancing Team (P.E.T.) be the best team ever? Derek and DMac discuss what’s going on with their Pre-Christmas festivities this weekend. Are kids being taught the right way to play football? No Offense Friday was all about the Colorado School of Mines as they play in the Division II Championship game tomorrow afternoon. DMac tells Derek the Marquette King story. Also, Derek walks DMac through life changes that he needs to accept right now.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts off with the Broncos Weekly Injury Report presented by ZoomCare. The Keys to the Game and the Broncos Game Picks are finally revealed. The guys discuss Jerry Jeudy and his official fine that came down. What will the future of the Broncos Wide Receivers look like going forward? Russell Wilson is all about letting everyone know what his concussion protocol week has been like. The pot finally boils over on The Drive! The Avs are in trouble and Coach Bednar has the remedy. The guys get you set for the weekend on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with a story about Stokley being thrown out of a game and how that relates to Jerry Jeudy! The Nuggets got a solid win vs the Wizards last night but was their defense too lackadaisical? A discussion about whether Nikola Jokic cares about his accolades breaks out! Do multi-sport athletes get enough love in this generation? The Nuggets are trying to take that next step but committing to the work seems to be a problem. The guys explain their thinking about it. Jokic sees the court in a unique way, but Russ doesn’t anymore. Did the Broncos hurt themselves by assuming that Russ was going to be a top 10 QB this season?
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a major question, why is The Drive always left out of the Christmas festivities? Mike Evans of The Morning Show with Schlereth and Evans joins The Drive. Mike further explains his piece on why Russ needs to be held more accountable going forward. Mike also addresses all the criticism he’s gotten lately about what needs to happen to Russ going forward. The guys then transition into a conversation about how many guys can seamlessly play multiple positions in the major four sports? Which league has the longest road to success? Zach Bye makes a surprise guest visit and talks about how guys can or can’t play multiple sports at a high level in this day in age. Is football the least skilled American sport? Luke Lapinski of Arizona Sports joins The Drive. Luke tries to answer the question of which team is worse. Also, how surprised should each team be about the road they’re heading down? Is Kyler Murray too selfish as QB? Luke answers all the Call of Duty questions about Kyler as well. Luke and DMac have fun about what it’s like to watch the Arizona Coyotes at their college rink right now.
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Hour 3 of The Drive hammers the guys who come back from the Christmas Party! Dre’Mont Jones went to get another medical opinion this week. Derek talks about playing hurt vs playing injured. Should Dre’Mont play the rest of this season? The guys debate! DMac kills everyone with truth about why Russell Wilson shouldn’t start this Sunday vs the Cardinals. Today is the 6-year anniversary for Nikola Jokic and Coach Malone explains what exactly that means and how it changed the course of the Denver Nuggets franchise forever. Russell Wilson looks to start Sunday but how do you get someone who can push Russ like Baker Mayfield pushes Matthew Stafford in LA?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with another a recap of everything that’s happening in Denver Sports. The guys discuss why Nikola Jokic seems to not care as much about his MVP Trophy as everyone else. The guys also make sense of why Jokic doesn’t love the city as much as everyone else thinks he should. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about Russell Wilson at practice. The guys go down the line and ask which Broncos Brass wants Russ to play. Why should Russ want to play another game this season? The guys give the Colorado School of Mines some love! Will John Matocha be drafted next year? Mase talks about what happened in the Broncos Locker Room today. The Avs play the Buffalo Sabres tonight at 7pm and the guys lay out what else is coming down the pipeline for the Avs!
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In the First Hour, Wolfe changes his tone on John Harbaugh and the guys are joined by Brock Huard of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 in Seattle to discuss who could be replacements for Nathaniel Hackett in 2023 and why John Harbaugh could be a great fit in Denver.
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In the Second Hour, the guys discuss the need for a culture change, will Russ play on Sunday and the Broncos reveal what the $100 Million approved loan will used for on renovations at Empower Field.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a conversation about whether Coach Hackett, Russell Wilson, and George Paton will all be back next season. Zach and DMac have a hard time coming to the same realities with the not-too-distant future of the Broncos. Jerry Jeudy receives his verdict for his actions on Sunday and the guys react to his potential punishment. Also, who’s a better option than Coach Hackett right now? Who’s a more realistic option than Coach Hackett right now? The guys debate! This debate spears over in a conversation with our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck. Troy discusses the options that could fit the Broncos at HC going forward. Also, is there any faith Coach Hackett will be back next year? Troy also breaks down who’s tied to who within the Broncos organization.
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets up with a conversation about who needs to come back next year and who doesn’t. The guys break down what bringing certain personnel back could mean for the Broncos going forward. Shannon vs Skip get into a heated debate on yesterday but did The Drive get tangled in it? Derek and DMac have a debate about whether Derek is a Broncos Ring of Famer or not. Let’s just say DMac went too far, AGAIN! Our Avs Insider Adrian Dater joins The Drive courtesy of Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of the Colorado Avalanche. Dater details how the Avs are surviving the storm right now. Also, why are rules and injuries so weird in the NHL? How will the Avs do on their next home stand? Ryan O’Reilly to the Avs?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with multiple spoilers about a certain show! Rooftop Richie is in full effect as the guys give him props for scoring a huge goal in the dating realm! The Broncos sign a WR but does it mean anything if Russ doesn’t play Sunday? Someone did some digging on Wolfe vs Jackson and now DMac must own up to his comments from almost 10 years ago! The guys take a moment to pay tribute to the great Mike Leach and what he meant to college football! Denverfan.com’s James Merilatt joins The Drive. The guys discuss will Russ play on Sunday. Also, what realistically happens if you fire Coach Hackett? James wonders what happens if George Paton is given more time with Russ going forward? Should the Broncos look towards the draft? Why do James and Derek believe the Broncos will turn things around next season?
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Hour 4 of The Drive gives a personal tribute from the guys to Mike Leach who unfortunately passed away earlier on Tuesday. It then leads to a topic about weddings and wedding advice! The guys play another game of what if! Denverfan.com’s Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will gives his opinion on what may happen with Coach Hackett. Will lays out a plan where if Coach Malone and the Nuggets don’t get over the hump this season, could Coach Malone be fired? DMac pushes back! Which NFL Coaches are on the Hot Seat? Derek ends the show with a strong message for Colorado!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with the question, was yesterday a moral victory? Also, Jamal Murray is well on his way to getting back to normal. Derek Wolfe was out in the fields, and he had himself a time in Texas! The guys then breakdown how the Broncos got so close to winning! If Russ doesn’t get hurt, do the Broncos beat the KC Chiefs? What happens to the Broncos season had they won? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam discusses whether Coach Hackett saved his job on yesterday or could he still be fired before the season is over. Also, could Sean McVay be heading to the booth? Where does this leave Coach Sean Peyton, who’s looking to come back? Adam and DMac play a game of who stays and who goes!
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Hour 2 of The Drive sets the scene with what was a crazy game for the Denver Broncos as they lost to the K.C Chiefs. The guys lay out how the Broncos almost won that game and what more could’ve happened for them to get the victory. If Russell Wilson doesn’t get injured, do the Broncos win? How confident were the Broncos in backup QB Brett Rypien? The defense played a decent game by the end, but did they play a part in this loss? What question would you ask Coach Hackett if you were there at his press conference today? The guys then discuss Russell Wilson’s injury! Coach Hackett speaks to the media at his Monday Press Conference.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about did Coach Hackett set someone else up to be the scapegoat before the season is over. Moral Victory Monday appears to be a 50/50 split and the guys have a full-on debate about should it be a thing or not! Touchdown’s vs Bathrooms? Russell Wilson is on TD Watch but could this concussion hold him back? Will the number of bathrooms in Russell’s house win by the end of the year? Where does Coach Hackett stand with the Broncos right now?
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts off with do the Broncos have another option at Head Coach right now? Should the Broncos just focus on building on this year with the current regime? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase takes us behind the scenes regarding “the laugh” from today’s press conference! Mase talks about the Jerry Jeudy moment that caused him to go off on the referee. Mase details what he believes may happen with Coach Hackett going forward. The guys give the Injury Report presented by ZoomCare. Is DMac flip flopping again? DMac tries to explain himself after being called out! Derek details his weekend activities that included all of the different animals he tried for food in the wild of Texas!
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On The Drive today for Derek Wolfe, Cecil Lammey of Denverfan.com fills in. DMac and Cecil kick things off with reaction to last nights game Which saw Baker Mayfield lead the Rams to victory in comeback fashion. Cecil is angry. DMac thinks things are too relaxed at Dove Valley. The Nuggets had their own buzzer beater last night. Is Jamal Murray back?
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In hour 2 DMac and Cecil break down the big news of the day. The Broncos have plans to put $100 Million into Empower Field at Mile High. Will Petersen of Denverfan.com joins the guys to dive into what's going on with the Avs. How's the health of the team heading into a game with the Rangers? What should matter to Hackett as his days with the Broncos seem to be numbered. Mike Klis joins and talks some Mines football and a look into the game Sunday.
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In Hour 3 DMac and Cecil welcome in Andrew Mason of Denverfan.com. The guys kick off football at 4 with Deion Sanders taking in Boulder. The guys get into the Broncos depth chart. The news breaking today about a renovation to Mile High. It seems to put a hold on building a new stadium. DMac ponders if the Broncos have been focused on all of the wrong things.
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In hour 4 DMac, Cecil and Mase send you into the weekend with the 5 o'clock whistle. Would Baker Mayfield have been a good pick up for the Broncos? is it wrong to assume this regime would never do that? Are the Broncos afraid to make a mistake right now? By doing nothing is that hurting them more? Can the guys pour enough sugar onto this game to make it watchable? Keys to the game and the injury report. The guys give their picks.
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In hour 1 of The Drive DMac and Derek get into what is going on with the Avs. Derek had a first hand view as he attended the game last night. DMac has something nice to say about Wilson. The guys react to what Schefter had to say about Paton. Hackett and Russ today. DMac changes his tune on Russ to wrap up the hour.
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In hour 2 things kick off with the big story of the day. The Avs have lost another game but more importantly they lost MacKinnon for an extended amount of time in last nights loss to the Bruins. Bednar had some very harsh words after the loss and all players should be put on attention. Derek ponders if the wool was pulled over the Broncos eyes in the Russell Wilson trade.
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The guys start hour 3 talking about where Russ can go from here. A look ahead to the KC game as the Broncos hope to break a 13 game losing streak to their division rivals. DMac kills the Avs with truth. The guys have an idea for Russ can it work?
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In hour 4 things kick off with the 5'oclock whistle. The guys formulate a plan for Russ to become one of the guys. Can Russ possibly endear himself with the team again? Or would this all be too little too late? It feels like a conclusion Hackett is gone. That means the Broncos will need a new coach. The guys go over the candidates and the best fits for this team going forward.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with the Denver Nuggets losing late vs the Dallas Mavericks. Derek, DMac, Stoke, and Zach were beside themselves with some of the decisions by Coach Malone. Also, why was Bones Hyland taken out of the game in the 4th Quarter? As the guys wait for Russell’s Press Conference, they discuss the state of the Broncos. Is it time for a new culture? We join Russell Wilson from the UC Health Training Facility as he discusses the Week 13 loss as well as the rivalry between the Broncos vs Kansas City.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with The Drive’s good friend, Brock Huard. Brock Huard of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 joins us courtesy of Elite Sportsbook. Brock comes in with some fire as he dispels the Coach Prime to CU hype that keeps surrounding Colorado. Brock also reminds us of how Russell Wilson’s entrance didn’t live up to the hype. Can a one-man hype program be enough to sustain wins? Denverfan.com’s CU Analyst Jake Shapiro breaks some crazy CU Buffs football news on The Drive. Russ and Coach Hackett keep saying the same thing so why should Denver believe something will change?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with Derek and DMac laying into Coach Hackett for his generic answer about Denver losing to the KC Chiefs 13 times in a row! The supporting cast for Denver gets Russ some sympathy but how much sympathy? Derek is no longer in control and DMac is absolutely in feast mode! Play by Play voice of the Colorado Buffaloes, Mark Johnson, joins The Drive. Mark details what a hire like Deion can and will do for CU. Also, how has Mark endured so much bad with the Buffs lately? Will the tides change in Boulder top to bottom? Is CU the most relevant team in Colorado right now?
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with a recap of what’s going on in Colorado Sports right now and how Coach Hackett may need a little more grace than he’s currently getting. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase details what it looks like for certain guys to not be worried about the losing streak between the Broncos vs the Chiefs. Mase ties the Buffs together with the Broncos with a little bow called pride. Why shouldn’t the fans leave the game early on Sunday? Mase then breaks down the financial ramifications of what future cuts could do to or for the Broncos. What are the expectations for the Colorado Avs right now?
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with another conversation about what does the future look like for the Broncos. Could Caleb Williams or Lincoln Riley be the Broncos guy in the future? The Denver Nuggets are in action tonight and Zach talks about what should happen tonight. Tom Brady and the TB Buccaneers win in what was an improbable comeback! Why is Tom Brady still able to find a way to win and what should Russ take from him right now? The Broncos need to look to Boulder and learn how to blow it all up when it’s time. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about whether tanking for Caleb Williams is an actual possibility. Also, what would be the cost if you went all in on Caleb Williams? Is he an NFL QB physically as much as he is mentally?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with what does Russ care about more, his legacy or his brand? Denverfan.com’s Jake Shapiro, CU Buff Alum, joins The Drive. Jake details all of the changes with the CU Buffs football program so far. Also, recruits are swarming in for CU so what does that mean for the guys who are still there? Coach Prime brings about a different flavor to Boulder, but will that rub the guys the wrong way? Also, Caleb Williams could be the breath of fresh air the Broncos need! It leads to a bigger question, how much longer can the walking on eggshells continue for the Broncos? DMac tells a story about how not being scared takes you a long way in life and the guys hope the Broncos Brass are listening.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the scene with ESPN Analyst Louis Riddick on Brock and Salk in Seattle detailing how the writing was on the wall in regards to Russell Wilson. Also, the guys debate QB’s in their 30’s having bounce back seasons or careers. Russell Wilson will be the 2023 Comeback Player of the Year? Derek explains how this would help his legacy. The guys have a fun discussion about traveling back in time and what would they change. Did either guy choose a sporting event? Derek and DMac go through the stats about the Broncos vs KC game. Also, what would winning vs KC mean to you? James Merilatt from Denverfan.com joins The Drive. James talks about what beating the KC Chiefs could mean for the Broncos. Is Russ truly dedicated to being a football player? Is Russ a HOF right now? Is the talent around Russ too much for any other QB to overcome? Is Russ calling the plays? James answers it all!
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts off with a discussion about whether letting Russ go would be the best thing for Denver in the short term. Santa Claus being used an illegal tactic before Christmas? What is Russell’s biggest problem so far? A standoff in the 104.3 The Fan studios gives Hour 4 all of the fun it needed today! The guys are going to the Nuggets game tonight. They discuss what’s been wrong with the Nuggets and how do they fix it. Also, Nathan MacKinnon news comes out and it's not good!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with more concerns about this Broncos Offense and Coach Nathaniel Hackett. Coach Deion "Primetime" Sanders is the new HC for the Colorado Buffaloes football team! The guys discuss that as well as what his presence will mean for CU going forward! The Broncos struggles continue but will it ever be fixed under this regime? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adams talks about Coach Prime joining CU as their HC and what it signifies about CU make such a drastic move. Also, could Jim Harbaugh be heading to the NFL again? Where would Jim realistically consider for his return? Why is Coach Hackett still hanging on for dear life? Adam answers all of this and more!
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Hour 2 of The Drive kicks off with more excitement about Coach Prime coming to Colorado! Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive. James details his excitement for change as a CU Buff Alumni. James talks about what all comes with a guy like Deion Sanders taking over the CU Program. Also, how will recruiting affect the success of the Buffs? Coach Hackett's Monday Presser interrupts The Drive as we take it live. The guys react but did Coach actually throw Russ under the bus? Chad Brown of The Player's Club, and formerly as a CU Buff, joins The Drive. Chad talks about why he chose CU as a football player form California. Chad has his reservations about Deion coming to CU. Could this type of change actually have a negative affect on CU in the long run? Also, Chad discuses why this isn't sustainable.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the scene with a discussion about Shedeur Sanders being named the QB for CU as Coach Prime is heading to Boulder! Also, the guys breakdown the resources that CU has now compared to other colleges around the country. The Broncos game was another snoozer but it leads to another question, could a top tier college team actually beat an NFL team? Also, who would you rather have as a HC: Jim Harbaugh or Dan Quinn? Former CU WR Jeremy Bloom joins The Drive. Jeremy played a huge part in getting Coach Deion "Primetime" Sanders to CU and he breaks down how it all went down. Jeremy talked about what made Coach Prime such an attractive candidate. Jeremy details what type of Coach Deion is and what his presence will mean to the young men he's bringing in now. Jeremy talks about his time as a Colorado Buffalo and how that changed his life forever in a very interesting way.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with an interesting development about Deion Sanders and his son Shilo Sanders. Some things were uncovered and it makes you wonder, what really caused the rift between Deion and his son? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Show. Mase discusses his time in Baltimore with the Broncos this weekend. Mase and the guys break down the Broncos Offense and just how asinine things have gotten. 2nd Half or 3rd Downs are more of a problem? DMac has a theory about George Paton, Coach Hackett and the Broncos that helps everyone to see why no one has been fired. The guys recap the weekend in Denver Sports!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with who should the Broncos draft at QB in the 2023 Draft? The Deion Sanders to CU rumors continue to swirl and the guys bring you the latest. Courtland Sutton appears to be down with an illness but will he make it back in time for Sunday? The injury report was released by the Broncos and the guys go through who'll be out on Sunday. Josh Dobbs working out as a QB for Denver? Has Russ lost his mechanics? Coach George Karl joins The Drive. Coach discusses the state of the Denver Nuggets as they take on the ATL Hawks tonight. Also, the 2009 Nuggets or the 2022-2023 Nuggets?
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Hour 2 of The Drive is all about more injuries for the Broncos as the list gets longer and longer. The Broncos Owner's stopped by practice today and the guys wonder what did the Broncos owe such a special visit? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the JT O'Sullivan audio that breaks down Russell Wilson's current woes at QB. Are some of his woes speared on by the WR's dropping passes? Mase then details what all took place at Coach Hackett's Press Conference. A Coin Toss question came up? The U.S. vs The Netherlands will take place Saturday morning. Dalton Risner was not happy about his contract situation and now Derek and DMac wonder what does his future hold? Our 9 New Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. The guys wanted to know was Mike Klis okay? Mike then explains why the Broncos Owner's were at practice today. Mike also talks about how the Owners have turned into the only hope for the Broncos to turn things around. Mike ends with a score prediction.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with the guys wondering could the Broncos snag Caleb Williams in 2024? Who's to blame for the Broncos disappointing season? JT O'Sullivan's audio on Russ brings about more questions in regards to how Russ got to this point. Can Russ overcome the deficiencies of the Broncos Offense anytime soon? Mark Schlereth lied in 2021 about Aaron Rodgers to the Broncos but what would've happened had he been right? Su'a Cravens, former Denver Bronco, says it's all but finalized for Deion to CU. Do the guys believe him? The Avs get a win last night but it came in a very weird fashion. The Bills vs Patriots game didn't end without its own drama. Bobby Tresset of the Raves Vault Podcast joins The Drive. Bobby details where the Ravens are so far this season. Also, how's Lamar Jackson progressing? Derek and Bobby go back in time to the Ravens days and Derek details his injury that led him to retire from the NFL.
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with the official Injury Report for the Denver Broncos. The guys then go through the history of the Broncos vs the Ravens. Derek and DMac gets everyone ready for Sunday with the Keys to the Game and the Score Predications. Denverfan.com Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about what was a super weird game for the Avs last night. Will then gets everyone set for the Avs vs Bruins game on Saturday. Could that be a NHL Stanley Cup Finals Preview? DMac talks about his unfortunate bad neighbor he hates.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with why Coach Malone wasn't happy with the Nuggets even though they won in going away fashion. The guys lay out a huge discussion about the difference in effort and expectations between the Nuggets, Avs, and Broncos. Does Hackett's conservative nature towards the Broncos stand out more now than it did earlier this season? DMac talks about hiking 14teeners in Colorado. Is Coach stukes doing too much at his press conferences now? Derek takes us down memory lane as we stop off on Broncos Drive.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with another crazy moment from last night's game with Nuggets that made people wonder why did Coach Malone make that specific move? DMac gives Derek another Van Halen lesson. Derek talks about his bowing podcast as he's looking to document his journey of catching bucks! Russell Wilson got an apology but yet did it lead to more attacks? Also, Von Miller's injury is documented and the guys let you know what's new. Rob Jay, the play by play voice for Jackson State University, joins The Drive. Rob brings some perspective to the Deion Sanders to CU story. Also, what is the pulse in Jackson, MS right now? Are the players worried about Deion leaving? How many other schools realistically are in the hunt for Deion? Rob has some fun with one of the biggest stories in Colorado right now.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with reports from Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo that there's discord within the Broncos locker room and Russell Wilson is the guy that's at the forefront. The guys are angry that people keep trying to break up the locker room and spread misinformation. Brock Huard of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 joins us courtesy of Elite Sportsbook. Brock responds to the reports about Russell Wilson. Also, why has Russ fallen off so fast according to the media? Brock will be calling the Pac 12 Championship game on Friday as well. Russell Wilson takes us out to the UC Health Training Facility as he has his weekly press conference.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with why the locker room is starting to be seeped through now. Why is Russell Wilson being the subject of silly locker room talk right now? Also, his teammates are coming to his defense but will it be enough? Russell Wilson describes his birthday party and the guys discuss what in the world does the Mike Klis report mean for Russ and the Broncos? Derek then lays out a plan to get more fans to the Broncos games. What do the guys think about the Broncos being flexed out of Primetime? The Birthday Bash for Russ was defended by the guys as too much has been made of how many people attended the party.
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets the scene with a question about this team coming to Russell Wilson defense. Could this be a game that rally's the troops? Derek and DMac discuss why everyone is making the Russell Wilson birthday party such a big deal. Mike Evans says the Broncos need to draft a QB. The guys discuss whether the Broncos need to actually build a plan around a new young QB for down the road. Derek takes everyone down memroy lane as today is a special day in Broncos history.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with a huge discussion about Deion Sanders potentially coming to CU but a funny interview with Jackson State makes everyone crack up! Derek thinks his former school, Cincinatti, has a huge chance to land Deion as well. Mase talks about what all took place with the Broncos at practice today. Mase breaks a story about an altercation that went down today at the Broncos Facility.
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In the first hour, Derek and DMac discuss all of the roster moves the Broncos have made ahead of their game against the Ravens. Will the Russell Wilson trade go down as one of the worst in NFL history? Troy Renck, our Denver7 Broncos Insider, joins the show to provide insight on Nathaniel Hackett's job security at the moment.
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In the second hour, DMac asks Derek whether or not Nathaniel Hackett can properly hold his players accountable at this point in the season. The guys react to speculation that both Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett could be gone after one year, if a series of financial decisions are made before the offseason. DenverFan.com's Will Petersen joins the show to preview the start of a big road trip for the Avalanche.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with more information about the psychology of a QB's mind starring Russell Wilson and Tua Tagovailoa. A wildlife show breaks out on the The Drive as the guys are hyped by the new Metallica song. Russell Wilson takes another beating nationally and though the guys try to come to his defense, there's nothing they can do. Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive. James details the Avs theory on fights, Coach Malone about Jamal Murray, and why Coach Hackett's legacy was just defined this weekend with the Broncos.
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Hour 4 of The Drive breaks down the mental aspect of Russell Wilson and how the Broncos gotten to this point. If the Broncos could move on from Russell Wilson would they? Christmas tickets in LA might not be so hard to find for Rams vs Broncos. Also, Derek has a source that may be big time breaking news for the AFC West soon.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with what happened between Mike Purcell and Russell Wilson on the sidleine. Would Peyton Manning have ever taken that? Also, what exactly was said? The guys then breakdown what exactly this game meant for the legacy of Coach Hackett and GM George Paton. As things continue to head down a bad path, could both guys be fired before the season is over? Derek and DMac discuss benching Russ and why that may be a conversation soon to save face. ESPN NFL Reporter and Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam wonders why would the Broncos fire Coach Hackett in season. Also, the ownership group for the Broncos are taking heat as well. What are they doing to figure things out? Derek and Adam attempt to get an understanding. Also, could George Paton be on the hot seat? Could Sean Peyton realistically see himself with Russell Wilson and the Broncos as HC next year? Adam breaks all of this down and more!
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a recap of the Broncos loss to the Carolina Panthers. Will Greg Penner step in as an owner and do something soon? Also, how tied together are Coach Hackett and GM George Paton really? More numbers come out about Russ but what exactly do they mean? The guys help make sense of it all. Coach Hackett speaks at his weekly Monday press conference. The guys felt Coach was let off the hook and they explain why. The Broncos put away any reports that Russ may be injured but that couldn't stop Mike Purcell. How will that moment between Mike and Russ be perceived long term?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with stories about how Broncos games are more of an obligation than an actual pleasantries. Also, is it true that Russ has more bathrooms in his home than TD passes this season? Melvin Gordon finds a new home and the guys give a quick reaction. Also, which Bronco, past or present, is top 10 at their position right now? Chiefs vs Eagles Superbowl? What would that look like and how would that affect Derek's friendships on both sides of the ball? Has Russ ever been approached like he was when Mike Purcell yelled at him?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene for a conversation about Coach Hackett surviving another week as the Broncos HC. The guys discuss why exactly this trade for Russ is picking up national steam as the worst trade in NFL History. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase breaks down why Russ feels like now is the time in his career where being a pocket passer should be his calling card. The guys then discuss why people feel as if it can't get worse than yesterday. The guys have a Broncos roundtable discussion about having a backup option for Russ and why the Broncos need to start working on a heir apparent soon. Derek talks about his time in Arizona over the Thanksgiving Break.
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In hour 1 Mat Smith and Justin Adams Sit in for Derek Wolfe and D Mac. The guys dive into what was the most watched game ever on THanksgiving. The takeaways from watching 3 great games. The Avs game vs Nashville was canceled and Mat wonders if an old face had something to do with it. The Nuggets have momentum heading into a matchup vs the Clippers. Then, a deep dive into how deep the Broncos issues really are.
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In hour 2 Mat Smith and Justin Adams dive into the news that CU has offered "Prime Time" Deion Sanders a contract. Brian Howell from the Boulder Dailey Camera joins the show for an opinion straight from Boulder. What would happen if this become a reality? Mike Klis wraps up the hour with insights ahead of Sundays game vs Carolina.
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In hour 3 Mat Smith and Justin Adams dive into some of the worst THanksgiving memories. Coach Hackett adressed the media and still has us questioning whats going on. The guys start a list of reasons why Hackett should keep his job.
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In hour 4 Mat Smith and Justin Adams put the finishing touches on their list of reasons why Hackett should stay or go. Mat has an epic moment going through all of them. More stories from Thanksgiving nightmares. Predictions for this Sundays game.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a comment about what was another crazy loss by the Denver Nuggets last night. Can they get the win vs the OKC Thunder? Sean Peyton to the Chargers? What could Sean Peyton being ready to come back mean for the Broncos? Also, some of the greatest Broncos went on to never win a SB. Could Justin Simmons and PS2 be apart of the next group? The Drive heads to Dove Valley as Russell Wilson's press conference is live on The Fan.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with what was another crazy day with injuries, quotes, and mispronuciations. Derek and DMac try to make sense of why the Broncos are taking thanksgiving day off. Also, what was the wildest Thanksgiving football story the listeners have to tell? The defense hasn't been challegned enough? Derek explains why and what this means for the Broncos Offense. Denverfan.com's Nuggets Analyst joins The Drive. Jake details an ugly loss by the Denver Nuggets and how health is affecting their ability to win easy games. Also, who's in for tonight's matchup vs the OKC Thunder?
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Hour 3 comes in with a question for Coach Outten who appears to not feel good about his ability to call plays? Should Coach Outten shoot for his shot as play caller of the Broncos? Joe Flacco doesn't get the nod as the starting QB in New York as Zach Wilson heads to the bench. Is it because he's not a good mentor? The injury report for the Broncos and Panthers continue to make people ask, more injuries? Denverfan.com's Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the Avs most recent road trip and how it sets up for a special game tonight. Will takes time to preview tonight's game vs the Canucks. Do the Broncos have a sure fire Pro Bowler this seaosn? The guys discuss!
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene with Holiday plans and why Derek and DMac need to go hunting together soon! The guys breakdown the thinking behind why the Broncos chose Thursday off instead of their typical Tuesday. The keys to the game and the offical Broncos picks come your way! Should the Broncos pursue Sean Peyton right now before it's too late? Also, could Coach Eviro get the job? Special Teams have had a few good moments here and there but how important should their success be? The guys end the show on Thanksgiving songs and thanksgiving traditions.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with why were the media subjected to a press conference at Dove Valley today with the Broncos? Also, who’s all going to the Nuggets game tonight from the two shows? You do not want to miss this story! Derek Wolfe gets some personal breaking news and it sent the show into a frenzy. DMac spends a moment trying to give Derek some advice but it was too little too late! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy takes everyone inside the Broncos locker room and what the Broncos are feeling after Melvin’s release. Also, can the Broncos use this moment as time to come together? The Broncos and the Rockies are in the same class in one category, Troy explains everything!
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes in with another 3-2 S/O thriller for the Avs as they continue to put their foot on the gas! The Broncos are 3-6 but what happens if you think about what their almost wins could have done for this team? Coach Hackett thinks everything went fine on Sunday? The guys question what exactly was he seeing! A World Cup Update includes a soccer rule lesson from Derek and DMac. Why are people so offended by criticism? The guys discuss how things got to this point compared to where they were just 7 years ago at SB 50. David Newton, journalist for the Carolina Panthers from ESPN.COM, joins The Drive. David talks about what has led to the change at QB in Carolina. Also, what is the plan going forward in Carolina? How did the city receive the firing of Matt Rhule and the trade of Christain McCaffrey. Which team is worse, Carolina or Denver? Which team has been worse since SB 50? David answers all of this and more!
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with Coach Hackett and the Broncos press conference from Dove Valley today. Does Coach Hackett actually feel the pressure right now or is he hiding it behind his humor? Former Broncos QB Chad Kelly joins The Drive. Chad talks about winning the CFL championship and what it meant to come in and lead in his team to victory! Also, what has been Chad’s best moment so far since winning the CFL Championship? What has George Paton done that’s great that people can be proud of? Derek and DMac got through it all. The guys then go through what exactly is the Broncos biggest need in the NFL Draft right now?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about which Broncos Coach hates DMac the most? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on and adds his two cents to the Coaches vs DMac conversation. Deion Sanders to CU? The guys answers may surprise you! Mase breaks down what he saw at practice today! Also, who's the biggest QB bust in Broncos history? Another World Cup Update with Derek and DMac!
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes in with a disertation of why Melvin Gordon was let go today. Did Melvin Gordon know he was getting released? DMac details his time in the locker room after the game. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase details what was another apethetic day in Broncos Country. What all was Coach Hackett trying to accomplish with handing over the play calling? Should Coach Hackett have given up the play calling sooner? Do the Broncos deserve Thanksgiving Day off? Injury Updates and hunting advice are given. When will Coach Hackett be fired? The guys map it out for the rest of the seaon. Why did Russ throw the ball away on 3rd down to end the 4th Quarter? The guys try to explain why.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with another recap of what was another messy game for the Broncos. What will it take for people to believe in the Broncos again? Also, Melvin Gordon was let go but what will his release do for this team? Will guys actually travel out of town on Thursday since they have the day off? Mike Singer of The Denver Post joins The Drive. Mike opens up about a fun story within the Nuggets Organization and how it came to help the Nuggets on Sunday. Also, the Nuggets injuries keep piling up and Mike explains who's out and for how long. Also, what's the official story behind why Mike joined The Drive? Hear Mike explain it from his own mouth. Coach Hackett was trying to pump up the crowd yesterday but why? Well the guys have a theory as to why he took that role on yesterday.
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Hour 2 of The Drive kicks off with a recap of the Broncos horrendus loss to the Raiders! Coach Hackett gave up playcalling but it didn't result in a win, so what does that mean? Also, what needs to change to get things back on track? What happened to Davante Adams getting so open on the last play of the game? Derek and DMac detail it all! The Drive heads out to the UC Health Training Facility to join Coach Hackett for his Monday Press Conference. Well the results are the same but the cliche's weren't and the guys react! Denverfan.com's Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake details what happaned this weekend in Dallas. Vlatko Cancar became the talk of the town and the guys explain why! Also, how will the Nuggets get back on track with so many injuries?
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with a USA World Cup Update from Stoke! Melvin Gordon was finally relieved of his duties for the Denver Broncos but was it too late? Derek and DMac take a break from Melvin Gordon and discuss what in the world was Coach Hackett's role last night? Also, when will Coach Hackett be fired continues to be the question. Melvin Gordon became his own scapegoat but was he the first major domino to fall? Our ESPN NFL Reporter Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam talks about his time in Mexico City with MNF. Adam starts with what happened to Melvin Gordon. Adam details whether Coach Hackett could be fired or not. Also, should we expect the Broncos to start shopping around? What should the Broncos Brass be doing right now? Adam details all of this and more!
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Hour 1 of The Drive comes in with the Crossover! Zach thinks we’re about to watch Coach Hackett’s game and the guys absolutely pounce on that! The Nuggets ae down a few stars but Zach says never fear, MPJ is here! Russ is struggling to see the field but where does that rank on the list of the Broncos problems? Derek and DMac begin their “Friday Breakdown” of the Broncos vs Raiders. Patrick Surtain is a true #1 CB but has his greatness hurt the Broncos more than helped them? The Morning Show responds to The Drive "run scheme theories" that keep being discussed around the station. Derek was not happy and now the war is on!
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in a recap of an amazing 3-2 OT thriller win for the Avs! Coach Hackett was brought here to be the point man for getting Aaron Rodgers. Why did that deal fall apart? Would his contract have been a problem? Also, how does his contract compare to Russell Wilson's contract? Our Denverfan.com Broncos Senior Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on to talk about the locker room vibes and how the defense is locked in on what needs to be done this Sunday. The injuries continue to pile up and Mase makes sense why it has gotten to this point. The guys have fun by looking at things from a Raiders perspective. Also, Mase gives his Game Pick! The Raiders are very bad from top to bottom so what stops the Broncos from getting the win that they need this Sunday? Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike explains what he feels is the problem with the number of injuries that are piling up for the Denver Broncos. Mike talks about whether Coach Hackett is coaching his last game or not with a loss. Mike talks about the losses and how things keep getting worse. Whichever team loses their mojo first will lose according to Mike Klis!
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens up with the Injury Report and the guys breakdown when this thing went off the rails. A Former Coach also got off to a bad a start here in Denver but can Coach Hackett learn from past mistakes and get things together this weekend? Is Josh McDaniels the most hated sports figure to ever coach or play in Denver? Is Russell Wilson the most hated athlete in Denver right now? Also, is Russell Wilson easily hateable? Mark Schlereth from Schlereth and Evans joins The Drive. Mark had a conversation with the Broncos today as he’s calling the Broncos vs Raiders game on Sunday. Mark details what he talked about today and how the guys are feeling/responding right now within the building. Mark and Derek hash out their running scheme debacle that has taken the station by storm. Mark then lays out how do the Broncos start to get this thing back on track. Also, Mark gives his final score prediction.
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets the scene for the weekend with what Derek has in store. Derek and DMac go over their keys to the game and their final score predictions heading into the Broncos vs Raiders game! Will Petersen of Denverfan.com joins The Drive in studio. Will details what was a crazy game last night as the Avs squeaked out a thriller! The guys then discuss what will happen to Alex Newhook if he can’t find a role with the Avs? The goalie getting crushed was just a byproduct of how the Avs almost lost that game. Would the Avs welcome back an old friend in Tyson Jost? The Avs vs Darcy Kuemper tomorrow night, what should everyone expect? Will covers all of this and more! Will Pat Surtain ever return punts for the Broncos? PS2 answers the question himself!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with what was a horrendous loss by the Denver Nuggets. Zach, Derek, and DMac discuss why the Nuggets loss their mojo late to lose a very winnable game. MPJ was nonexistent in the second half, so how do you get him to get out of his own way after bad moments? It’s Coordinator Day from Dove Valley and DMac stirs up trouble again today and Coach Stukes gives it back to him! Patrick Peterson returned punts during his time in the league so why can’t Patrick Surtain? Mike Evans joins The Drive to talk about his article on how Russ may be getting Coach Hackett in position to be fired. The guys flush out with Mike exactly why Russ is putting up so much resistance to change. Could Coach Hackett be feeling the pressure of players not buying in?
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes in with Derek Wolfe and DMac detailing the coaches and their antics from Coordinator Day at the UC Health Training Facility. The guys continue to debate whether the Broncos will actually put Russ in position to go under center instead of from shot gun. Why criticize Montrell Washington for making rookie mistakes if he doesn’t have the room to learn from his mistakes? Coach Stukes and DMac go at it again about putting more experience at the Punt Returner role. The guys debate about why that’s the case. Also, more information comes out about what’s being called at the line by Russ. Vic Tafur of The Athletic joins The Drive. Vic details the situation with the Raiders involving being cap strapped right now. What has been the biggest disappointment with the LV Raiders thus far? Who is the more disappointing team, the Broncos or the Raiders? What has been the one bright spot for the Raiders this season?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts with a recap of what was an interesting day at the UC Health Training Facility. Coach Stukes can’t believe DMac suggested Patrick Surtain, but why is he so surprised if Montrell is having so many problems? Travis and Jason Kelce discuss the QB sneak on their podcast. Their good friend Derek Wolfe responds! DMac kills everyone with truth about how bad the Raiders really are on defense and how the excuses are nonexistent right now for the Broncos. Denverfan.com’s James Merilatt joins The Drive. James and DMac have it out about the Nuggets loss to the NY Knicks last night. James wonders why Coach Malone can’t hold himself accountable? Also, is Coach Malone the best Coach for MPJ? Should the NFL have left the Bills vs Browns game in Buffalo this weekend? James and the guys go crazy over this discussion!
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens with another discussion about how valuable is Patrick Surtain really! Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase jumps on and immediately discusses the value of Special Teams. Mase and Derek go in on DMac for trying to devalue ST and its importance to the game. After research, funny clips from the coaches, and flushed out thoughts on Coach Hackett and Coach Stukes, ST still doesn’t get the love and respect it deserves. The Avs are on the board first tonight as the guys talk about the Avs current road trip.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a huge discussion about some telling comments from Coach Hackett’s press conference. Is Coach Hackett coaching his last game as HC of the Broncos? Also, where are the guys on Russell’s film session on Tuesday’s? Are guys still coming? The numbers are stacked together about Russ operating in the pocket by Jeff Legwold of ESPN and the guys take some time explain what all of this means for Russ and the Offense. Coach Hackett spoke earlier today but he had one thing on his mind! The guys detail exactly what that is and Russell Wilson comes to us live from the UC Health Training Facility. Derek and DMac give their initial reactions.
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes in with a recap of the day for the Broncos and everything that took place at the UC Health Training Facility. Derek and DMac welcome in Brock Huard who joins The Drive courtesy of Elite Sportsbook. Did Brock stir up any more trouble in Seattle this week? Brock and Derek immediately have a discussion about the optics of being under center vs in shotgun for a QB. DMac lays out the numbers of what that looks like for Russ so far. Also, Brock talks about how one moment he experienced in college changed the trajectory of his NFL career. Could Russ be experiencing the same thing? The guys go back and hear from Russ at his presser. The guy's wonder can Russell Wilson be trusted? Denverfan.com’s Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake details this information about Nikola Jokic being in Health and Safety Protocol. Also, where does this leave the Nuggets tonight? Can the Nuggets overcome their “illness woes”? The Nuggets with another 8pm tip start? DMac explains why
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes back with more discussions about Coach Hackett and why this Offense can’t seem to get out of their own way. Also, Coach Hackett doesn’t have a plan again? The media pressed him today at his presser and Derek and DMac do the same! The official practice report for injuries come out and the guys go through it while also discussing why the health of the Broncos continue to be a huge issue as they lose their long snapper. DMac explains why the Broncos should have never been in position to draft a CB over a QB, especially when you see the success of QB's compared to CB's long term.
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with another discussion about the #1 CB Pat Surtain vs the #11 QB Justin Fields via PFF. Are the Broncos still at fault for allowing Surtain to be the guy whom they rest their future on? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about Coach Hackett and his Raider connection with his dad. Will Coach Hackett ever be able to criticize a division rival? Also, should Coach Hackett be fired if he loses Sunday? Mase and DMac have a bone to pick again! Big O joins The Drive from the Orlando and Cecil’s Pizza Party! Russell Wilson cliché's continue, but how long will they last? Also, the Nuggets are in action tonight at 8pm and the guys are hype!
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Hour 1 of the Drive leads in with Stokley and Zach discussing with The Drive what’s going on with this Coaching staff and why guys aren’t being held accountable right now. Do the Broncos have an accountability issue top to bottom? Taylor Swift has taken Denver and The Fan by storm and the guys explain why. Is it Coach Hackett or Russell Wilson to blame for what this season has become? The guys discuss but not before breaking news comes down from the UC Health Training Facility via Mike Klis! Could the news be the accountability piece the Broncos needed to make all along? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy details what was a surprising move by the Broncos today. Where does this leave them at WR? Also, if you’re the Broncos what other changes needs to be made? Troy and guys go through the next steps for the Broncos.
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes in with what was another unforeseen decision by the Broncos today. It definitely left for some head scratching but Derek and DMac make sense of it all. Denverfan.com’s James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about what the Broncos moves today mean for the future. James also addresses why accountability has become such a huge issue for the Broncos. When do you make up your mind about where to go from here? When should higher powers step in? Could any of this dysfunction be the reason Dre’Mont Jones isn't fully committed? James hammers this out and more! Also, why are guys so up in arms about Jeff Saturday winning his first game? Coach Bill Cowher weighs in and the guys come to Jeff’s defense. Also, the Eagles go down so do we still believe in them? Denverfan.com’s Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about the Avs taking a weird turn right now due to injuries. Also, what does a loss to the St. Louis Blues mean for the Avs? Should the Broncos look to take a page out of Coach Bednar’s book when it comes to making his team better? Coach Eviro not the guy next in line in Denver? Derek teases his explanation.
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Hour 3 of The Drive is all about why Coach Eviro shouldn’t be the lead man in Denver. Does a team like Chicago prove the Broncos don’t know what they’re doing from a coaching perspective? Also, Hot Take Tuesday is all about what movie best describes the Broncos situation right now. Mark Schlereth from The Morning Show jumps on The Drive. Mark discusses what he’s been seeing so far on tape for the Broncos. Offensively, how have the struggles, injuries, and changes impacted them going forward? Also, Dre’Mont Jones is playing DE/OLB these days and the guys discuss his value if he can master both.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts with more conversation from the great Mark Schlereth from The Morning Show. Mark talks about everyone knowing their roles on the Broncos executing them. Mark is calling the game this Sunday for NFL on Fox and we all wonder, what will he ask Coach Hackett? Also, what could he ask Russ if the chance presents itself? Breaking News about the Denver Nuggets comes out and it could affect their last game of this road trip tomorrow. Could Zeke Nnaji get the start for the Nuggets?
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Hour 1 of The Drive welcomes back Derek Wolfe from howling with the Wolves(Deer's)! The Broncos let everyone down again and boy oh boy the guys did not hold back! 1946 will hold a special weight in the Broncos history if the season keeps trending in this direction and the guys explain why. Could Coach Hackett be fired? The guys go through it. Our NFL ESPN Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam talks about his moment from last week where taking off his shirt on national tv was involved. How did that come about and why was Adam summoned? Adam explains! Also, will Coach Hackett survive the season? Adam lays out why Coach Hackett may be in less trouble than Broncos Country originally thinks.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with why Coach Hackett can't seem to keep his team's foot on the gas when they have a lead. Derek and DMac breakdown why multiple coaches need to see the door. Does this team have the infrastructure to let people go right now? The Drive takes Coach Hackett live as his Monday Press Conference had the question we all wanted to know. The guys react to his presser!
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with how embarrassed should the Broncos be since Coach Saturday of the Colts got his first win with no experience? Is it Russell Wilson's fault right now? Can he actually be blamed for this catastrophe? Also, when will Greg Penner put his foot down and say this is enough? The guys have an in depth conversation about the State of Greg Penner and his role in helping the Broncos get better right now. A caller talks about how Russell's unnecessary mistakes are a product of the things around him, not just himself. The guys came back and talked about the excitement that went into rooting for Russ when he was first brought in. So don't we all play a part in how we got here?
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about should the Broncos get more slack for the injuries they've sustained thus far? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about what happened in Nashville and why this team can't seem to take that next step. The Bye week was supposed to be productive and the guys discuss why the Broncos did more to hurt themselves than to help themselves this week. Mase and the guys also talk about the power of excuses when it comes to winning. The Avs and Nuggets are coming into rare form and DMac talks about why it's their time to shine!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a conspiracy that may be brewing at the UC Health Training Facility after Coach Hackett’s afternoon press conference. If the sicknesses that were mentioned today aren't specified, could it be COVID? The guys discuss! Also, the Broncos practiced outside yesterday so could that have played a part in the number of illnesses that came out today? Our Avs Insider Adrian Dater, courtesy of Bud Light, joins The Drive. Dater gives us an update on the Avs new man Shane Bowers after his injury last night. Also, how are the Avs looking to prepare for the present woes with so many injuries? Coach Bednar was rather harsh last night after the Avs win and the guys take a deep dive into why Bednar is so frustrated right now.
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes back with more information about why illnesses have run rapid so suddenly at the Broncos facility. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss his time with the Broncos today. He talks about what Coach Hackett was trying to cover up with his comments. DMac plays devil’s advocate as they figure out if COVID could be coming back. Also, what’s the key outliers to understand heading into the Broncos vs Titans game? Jersey changes appear to be on the way for the Broncos and the guys ask the questions that are apart of the questionnaire. Our 9 New Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike denounces some of the myths that have gone ramped around the Broncos Facility. Also, Mike details what’s going on with the injury situations. Mike goes in on the Broncos injuries and all that has come with it this week. Well, what happens when the Broncos win on the road? Mike and the guys get into all of this and more!
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Hour 3 of The Drive sets up with an illness day from the UC Health Training Facility. Why did the Broncos practice inside today? The guys discuss! Also, MPJ of the Nuggets was robbed in Indiana and the guys breakdown how that moment happened. No Offense Friday comes back with a story time about why carrying large amounts of money in cash may actually come in handy. The Avs are in trouble as they continue to survive the injury bug that plagues them to start the season.
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Hour 4 of The Drive looks to land the plane with a recap of another crazy week as the Broncos return to action from their Bye Week. Big O and DMac go through the Keys to the Game and their Game Picks. The Nuggets are off to a rough start and the guys give you a detailed description of what’s taking place. Weekend plans start with how the other teams around the NFL will be affected the most. Can the Nuggets make a comeback? The guys let you know on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive details Stokley's time in Nashville with Peyton Manning at the CMA's! Also, the Nuggets get another win but was it supposed to be that hard? It was another weird day at Dove Valley today as the Coordinators spoke and they aren't holding back either. DMac details what he heard as well! Wristband Gate continues to be a topic around the country as Russ vs Pete ramps up and the guys explain how things have gotten this bad. The guys discuss how maximizing 1st and 2nd downs will automatically solve the 3rd down issues as Coach Outten talked about today.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with a crazy moment that happened with Coach Malone and a fan. Also, how will the Avs stay afloat right now? The Broncos/Titans injury report from practice today came back and their was an alarming injury that came out. The guys try to make sense of what's going on with the Broncos and their injury situation right now. Also, Coach Stukes continues to lay down the hammer on the ST and today was no different. DMac and Coach Stukes have a moment today that wasn't good and Big O helps DMac understand where he went wrong. Jim Wyatt of Titans.com joins The Drive. Jim details what the atmosphere was like in Nashville last night with the CMA's being in town. Derrick Henry is the Offense in Tennessee and Jim talks about what it's like hearing the noise about Henry these days. Also, Jim details the Titans front 7. Jim gives us his favorite song by Luke Combs as Luke was the guy in Nashville last night!
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes back in with another crazy moment where the guys are trying to figure out who will start at OLB. Big O is trying to make sense of why the Broncos didn't practice last week and why the injuries keep piling up as the week goes along. DMac kills everyone with truth about the reckoning of the Broncos future expecting to be vs the Raiders next week! Denverfan.com's Avs Analyst Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will talks about how the Avs are finally coming home and how a former first round pick finally gets his chance. Will ranks the guys who are injured in order of importance. Also, how many names will be recognized tonight during the game with so many injuries piling up for the Avs?
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Hour 4 of The Drive sets it's sights on what was a crazy night for the Nuggets and how the Nuggets were able to use their tough road to grow last night. Can the Broncos take a page out of thier book? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about how the Coordinators responded to the bye week and how they're preparing for the Titans. Snarky comments were on display today and Mase details why everyone is so on edge right now. The guys have a debate about what's most important for the ST right now as Stukes appears to be feeling the pressure. Was Justin Fields the best QB of the 2021 draft? Also, a special tribute will take place tonight with the Avs. DMac and Big O give the details.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with Will, Big O and DMac all discussing what was a crazy day down at the UC Health training facility. Some comments were made by Russell Wilson and Dre'Mont Jones that left the guys absolutely stunned! Big O and DMac take a deeper look into why exactly the guys were so open today. Also, Dan Orlovsky joins The Morning Show and he had quite the response to Russell Wilson's 2022 season thus far. The guys react! Who's your new coach starring local Denver players and media members lead to a debate about who'd get the Broncos HC job: Big O or DMac?
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with a recap of what happened at the UC Health Training Facility as things were said that unbelievably shook up the day. Brock Huard of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 joins us courtesy of Elite Sportsbook. Brock talks about the moment Pete Carroll said what he said on his show. Also, Brock talks about what exactly it means to receive and hear the plays while using the wristband vs not using the wristband. How much did this actually play into the beef that started in Seattle? Also, Brock reacts to Russ and his comments from today. Dre'Mont Jones let the world know what he thought about his time with the Broncos and the guys address him. How many RT does Big O know? Big and DMac have some fun with Broncos of the past!
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with a new team captain being named for the Denver Broncos. The guys debate why Russ has chosen to go with the wristband now vs his time in Seattle. Coach George Karl, presented by Bet Rivers Sportsbook, joins The Drive. Coach Karl talks about players making sacrifices for the betterment of the team. Also, how do you get over the loss of a player who means so much to a locker room? Coach Karl previews the Nuggets vs Pacers game tonight! Big O and DMac discuss what was said about DMac on The Player's Club earlier today!
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes in with a huge recap of certain players "still being here." Our Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on and discusses what the vibe was like in the locker room. Also, should the veteran Broncos players have a right to be frustrated with what's going on the QB position since they've endured so much? Mase becomes GM of the Denver Broncos for a segment and boy oh boy things got very interesting! A recap of the Denver Nuggets game is all anyone could ask for!
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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach, James, Big O, and DMac discussing how the Broncos will regret not being buyers at the trade deadline. Also, the Nuggets are starting to heat up but can Coach Malone pull the most out of MPJ? The guy debate that! The Avs were hit with some very unfortunate blows today and Big O lays out a plan for how they will overcome the odds while they wait to get healthy. Do the Broncos have enough guys to actually fit this version of the Broncos Offensive scheme? Big O and DMac hash it out! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about the numbers that support the Broncos having a chance in the second half of the season. Also, Troy talks about the value of certain players the Broncos missed out on that has put them in this position right now. Can the Offense tread water? Troy explains why they will need to in the 2nd half of the season.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with the Broncos adjusting to the players they have which has caused a wrinkle in the system that was designed to be ran from the beginning. Also, how does the Titans Offensive style compare to that of a young inexperienced QB who needed a chance in Chicago? Big O details the art of being unpredictable when it comes to executing their offensive scheme. Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay speaks his truth about what's going on in Indy. DMac hears one line from Jim Irsay and the snowball came down hill faster than anyone could've seen. Denverfan.com's Jake Shapiro joins The Drive to detail what he saw in San Antonio last night. MPJ appears to be just fine with his 4th Quarter minutes being decreased but for how long? Also, is Jamal Murray back? Can the Nuggets survive the storm? Jake takes us through all of this and more!
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes in with the numbers to support why the Offenses in the NFL are having such a bad year. Also, Russell Wilson has a better passing percentage against Man to Man defense? The guys go into detail about how all of this is affecting the Broncos ability move the ball up and down the field like they intend to. Big O expresses how not getting the job done beforehand has affected the outcome of the Broncos this season and how it could affect them next offseason.
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts off with a recap of what's going on in the world of Denver Sports! Denvefan.com's James Merilatt comes back to join The Drive as they detail how offenses around the NFL are struggling to succeed this season. James and the guys get into a discussion about the Broncos on 3rd down and how they stack against other teams in the league right now! The Titans are bad on 3rd down but 1st in the NFL in the redzone? The guys try to make sense of that crazy stat! A caller sparks the idea about Sean Peyton getting to Denver before the season ends as HC. The guys juggle what that could look like. Also, what's causing Peyton Manning to not lock in on the Broncos front office right now? Big O and DMac discuss that and more!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with Stoke, Zach, Big O, and DMac discussing what was a crazy day in Indianapolis today. It has the guys wondering, what exactly are the Broncos doing so wrong that they lost to a dysfunctional Indy team a few weeks back? Justin Simmons is all about his new born child these days. Big O and DMac detail how useful a bye week can really be. A true Colorado broadcasting legend and Avs Color Commentator Peter McNab passed this weekend. The guys take a moment to honor his life. ESPN's NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam comes on to detail what in the world is going on in Indy right now. Jeff Saturday as the interim coach? Also, the fall from grace with the Great QB's in the NFL has the NFL in a weird place. Adam breaks down what that means for right now and the future. Was Bradley Chubb booked to Miami all along? Adam closes with what he thinks of everything with Chubb a week later.
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Hour 2 of The Drive kicks off with a recap of the KC Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans game. Big O and DMac talk about the strategies that come with how the Broncos need to start looking at the Titans since they're up next on the schedule. Russell Wilson needs to run more according to Coach Hackett ands the guys detail what that means. DMac gives everyone an update from the UC Health Training Facility as the Broncos get back going this week after their Bye week. The guys go around the league and breakdown the Broncos unique advantage right now that has to be capitalized upon.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads back in to the guys coming back from the Bye Week for the Broncos. How do they begin to turn the page? The guys discuss! Russell Wilson hates vacations? DMac has a theory that may prove that to be true. Also, Coach Malone for the Denver Nuggets showed us all a very valuable lesson about why it's important to balance growth and leadership. Pete Carroll was on with Brock and Salk of Seattle Sports 710. Pete threw a huge shot at Russell Wilson and Big O lays out why certain issues that plagued Russ in Seattle doesn't affect Geno right now.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with a recap of all of the craziness around the league! Big O and DMac discuss how bringing a new girl to the dance over and over again for the Broncos will only extend the broken cycle. Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive! James talks about the Broncos making the right push out of the gate if the playoffs are truly in their sights. James also talks about why Coach Hackett not getting fired during the bye week should spark him to go all in right now. The guys then transition to how will the Broncos pass rush survive with so many injuries? The guys close the show by going around the NFL and comparing their paths to the Broncos path as the playoffs become the topic of discussion.
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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach, James, Big O filling in for Derek, and DMac! Sports Bets heading into the weekend are always fun but not as fun as a Nuggets win. They discuss that and whether it's time to panic about the Avs just yet! Big O and DMac go into a deeper dive about what's wrong with the Avs and how do they get it fixed. The Avs are playing in Finland during Hour 1 and the guys give everyone a quick recap. Coach Karl wants Coach Hackett fired? Big O and DMac discuss what they think this all means in the grand scheme of things!
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Hour 2 kicks off with Coach George Karl, courtesy of Bet Rivers Sportsbook, joining The Drive. Coach lays out his thoughts on why he believes Coach Hackett should be let go as HC of the Denver Broncos. Also, how do the Denver Nuggets get themselves to where they need to be? Coach offers up lots of good wisdom with some laughs as well. Russell Wilson puts out a tweet that stirs the guys up! DMac questions whether he should be tweeting on his bye week anyway! Denverfan.com's Will Petersen joins The Drive. Will details the final of Game 1 with the Colorado Avalanche's win in Finland.
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Hour 3 leads in with the straw that has stirred the drink for The Drive lately and that's Mike Evans. Mike lays out his belief as to why patience needs to be more of a virtue for the Broncos now that Russ has the leverage. The guys respond with the belief that leverage is all about who has the last say so. Should the Broncos fire their OL Coach? Should they fire their HC? Big O goes to bat for one of those guys! Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive. James continues his Sunshine Band tour on going 6-3 to close the season with the Broncos. Also, when will Coach Hackett be fired? Will the Bradley Chubb trade even affect this defense? James answers all of this and so much more!
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Hour 4 looks to land the plane for the week as the Denver Nuggets head to Oklahoma City and get a win. The Avs head to Finland and get a win in the first of two games vs the Columbus Blue Jackets. Also, do the Avs believe in Alexander Georgiev? Big O lays out who and how the Broncos OLB's will benefit from Chubb's departure from Denver. Russ has a tweet that just keeps the guys scratching their heads and it leads to a deeper conversation about enough being enough. DMac talks about the people who speak to him at games and it's not exactly what you think the response would be on Denver's Sports Staton 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with what in the heck is James Merilatt thinking? 6-3 in their last 9 game after the bye week? The guys absolutely take James' and his prediction to task! Bradley Chubb got a HUGE deal and the guys react to what that means for the Broncos and the Miami Dolphins going forward. Dre'Mont Jones has been cleared to take the next step on the defense but could the Broncos be making a mistake? The guys break this all down. Denverfan.com's Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake gives a preview of the Denver Nuggets game tonight and answers some questions that plague the Nuggets fans. Derek and DMac talk about the slow starts for the Nuggets and the Avs.
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes in with the reaction of Bradley Chubb's new deal getting done and finalized in the wee hours of the morning. Chubb gets his new deal in Miami so who's got next in Denver? Is Dre'Mont Jones the apple of the Broncos eye or are they making room for someone else? Dalton Risner coming back as LG gets interesting because the value of starting Guards in the NFL aren't going as cheap as they used to. More clarification comes in about Russell's contract situation and DMac goes in on why the Broncos made the deal in the first place. Denverfan.com's Will Petersen joins The Drive to discuss what's going on in Finland with the Colorado Avalanche. Will drops some amazing information on the guys to bring perspective about why overseas games hold so much weight. Also, the Avs on the road for over 2 weeks! How will they fair going forward, the guys let you know!
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Hour 3 of The Drive kicks off with Von Miller giving praise to Pat Surtain and Derek and DMac discuss why Von being a relatable guy will keep him in good graces with his past teammates. Derek and DMac juggle the idea that maybe the Broncos are looking to replace Dre'Mont Jones as well depending on what's important financially. DMac kills everyone with truth and talks about the future of Dre'Mont Jones with the Broncos. Derek and DMac have a lengthy discussion about Russell Wilson and false positive energy. The guys think if Russ let's his guard down, who knows how that could help change the course of how this team could look going forward.
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with NFL Insider Albert Breer talking about what's going on in Denver right now. The guys respond! Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses the new Bradley Chubb deal, how this will affect Dre'Mont Jones, who's responsible for this Broncos team, and so much more! Derek is preparing to head to the deer stand and it leads to a discussion about snow and heading up to the mountains! Houston vs Philly is taking place in multiple sports right now but with the Philadelphia Eagles being undefeated leads to questions about the NFC.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Stoke, Zach, Derek and DMac all discussing how memory lane can be a funny thing at times. Derek and DMac go into detail about how tricky taking that next step into a new portion of your career can be. Brock Huard of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 joins us courtesy of Elite Sportsbook. Brock talks about how the vibes in Seattle are right now after his most recent visit to Seattle. Also, Brock talks about Geno being the guy in Seattle even with their 2 1st round picks next year. Brock breaks down what Russ did and should continue to do to overcome his woes on the back half of the season. Von Miller spoke about Bradley Chubb being traded and the guys react!
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with how Bradley will be viewed going forward as a former Bronco. Also, Chubb was loved on by former teammates such as Von Miller. If you don't resign Dre'mont Jones, where will that leave the Broncos long term? Bradley Chubb spoke before he left town and the guys react to his comments! The guys have a hard conversation about teams putting up a fight to negotiate new contracts with players who deserve it their turn.
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes back with a little game of Von Miller vs Bradley Chubb! Will the mentee ever surpass the mentor? Also, the guys set up for the Mike Evans vs DMac debate by discussing have the Broncos waved the White Flag? The time has come, Mike Evans vs DMac once and for all as they battle it out about the QB theory and Bradley Chubb being chosen over the top 5 QB's in that draft! This debate definitely lived up to the billing!
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes in with more discussion about former QB's, former GM's and the failures of the Broncos past! Due to past failures, is George Paton justified in his decisions? How will they know when Paton will be deemed as "right?" Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on to give his two cents on the Evans vs DMac debate, where does this Chubb trade leave the team, what should be the best move for the Broncos going forward and will they pay Dre'Mont Jones? The guys have some more fun by heading out to Old Chicago to check in with Orlando Franklin about tonight's pizza party!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Zach, James, Derek and DMac all recapping what was an insane trade between the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins. Did the Broncos actually win this trade? Also, are the Broncos moving closer or farther away from the future they want to see? Derek and DMac also debate whether this move was the move the Broncos actually wanted to make! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike detailed what was a busy day for the Broncos at the trade deadline. Mike talks about what this means for the future of the Denver Broncos. Also, could this trade backfire? Mike talks about the fact he’d be very surprised if George Paton didn’t speak today about the Bradley Chubb trade.
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Hour 2 of The Drive kicks in with more reactions from Coach Hackett’s “day after game” presser and Adam Schefter’s report from earlier on Stokley and Zach. The guys go into detail on how this trade affects the future for the Broncos. This makes everyone wonder how close are the Broncos really? If Chubb can get traded and other guys stay put, what message does that send to the locker room? The guys then get into what question should be asked to George Paton at his press conference. There were some very good ones but there were also some very misguided ones as well from the listeners!
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Hour 3 starts off with George Paton going live to address the Bradley Chubb trade, the state of the Broncos, the future of the OLB position, and so much more! The guys react to his press conference and they are beside themselves! They were shocked that the expectations this season were not to be the best version of this team they could be. Breaking news comes in about the room that was made for the Broncos RB situation. Denverfan.com’s James Merilatt joins The Drive to further explain his position on Chubb from earlier in the show. James also talks about how this trade may not be as helpful as other’s think. Should Chubb have been traded? James and the guys discuss.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with Rapid Fire reaction from some of the guys on the station! Also, calls from the listeners bring about a different perspective in regards to the Chubb trade. It leads to a discussion about who’s most responsible for the Broncos ability to be the version they want to be. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about his thoughts on the trade, how the team has responded since the win, and his time in London! More reactions to George Paton’s comments from the guys as they continue to make sense of what was an unusual trade deadline day for the Broncos. The Avs get a little wild as they spend some time together in Finland and DMac brings you the latest!
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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys reacting to the game and how the Broncos finally overcame! Will Bradley Chubb be traded by this time tomorrow? The guys discuss what the win meant for the team and how Chubb's future may be affected by it. If Chubb isn't moved by tomorrow, can the Broncos work out a deal for someone else? Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam confirms that Bradley Chubb has a team adding a 1st round pick to their trade package to lure him from the Broncos. Adam and the guys keep marching up the trade hill with Chubb after that news comes out. Will anyone else be traded for the Broncos? Where does yesterday's win leave the Broncos right now? Adam answers all of this and more!
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with the breaking news from Adam Schefter today about Bradley Chubb. Where will Chubb go? What does he mean to the Broncos? Should the Broncos pay him? Derek and DMac break all of this down while discussing the Broncos win in London vs the Jacksonville Jaguars. At 3:30 everyday, the guys discuss the 3 biggest "hey did you hear about" stories of the day. The Drive's lead guy by the scenes, KJ, was accused of taking a shot at the guys on the show! Did he go too far in defending Russell Wilson? The guys let him absolutely have it!
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with the Broncos needing to make a decision on their future and it starts with what do you do with Bradley Chubb? The guys then breakdown why Chubb needs his money whether from Denver or somewhere else. Do the Broncos even know what they're doing right now? DMac lays into them and absolutely let's them have it! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about the potential of Chubb being traded and why it's important that the Broncos stay put until they know for sure. Also, how was the game and his time in London? Did the Broncos leak any information? Who else is on the trading block? Mike answers all of this and more!
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes in with a reset of the game and a conversation about how many games the Broncos will win this season! Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase informs everyone of how the cap of certain teams will affect the trade market for Denver. Also, should Courtland Sutton be traded instead of Jerry Jeudy? Who are the Broncos key cogs right now as the trade deadline looms? Von Miller gets another chance at a Halloween Party in Buffalo but it takes these guys down "Old Bronco Road" starring Von Miller and the 2021 Denver Broncos.
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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks offs with Stokley and Zach sending things off with The Drive with their Weekend Bets as the two shows keep their bets going. Michael Porter Jr. was looking healthy and ready to go before he spoke to the media. DMac was able to catch up with Mike and the guys breakdown the impact of MPJ. Tom Brady's divorce was officially announced today but the guys decided to listen in on how exactly Tom sounded after the game last night. Our 9 New Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive from London. Mike talked to Greg Penner today and boy the Broncos Owner had a lot to say! In addition, how does the owner feel about Coach Hackett and Russell Wilson right now? Will Hackett get fired during the season? Mike takes everyone behind the scenes to an exclusive interview.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with more talk about what’s going on in London as the big Broncos Friday Festival drew a huge crowd. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on and helps everyone to understand why Broncos Owner Greg Penner feels the way he feels about this team right now. Also, Russ playing Sunday felt like a forgone conclusion? Mase explains this may or may not have be the case. Mase talks about this team potentially making significant changes during the bye week. At 3:30 everyday, the guys discuss the 3 biggest “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Romi Bean of CBS 4 joins The Drive from London. Romi talks about her plans for the evening, the comments of the Broncos Brass, and how the team is responding so far! She takes a moment to discuss what catching up with KJ Hamler was like. What will the end result of this trip for the Broncos be? Romi tells you this and more!
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes back with a major stat about Nikola Jokic that makes this day just that much more special! Dmac also rips a fantastic story off about Jokic from his past. Bradley Chubb is on the trading block and the guys try to make sense of how Chubb keeps fighting through the noise. No Offense Friday is all about the people being heard and Derek and Dmac hear some of the best takes and calls! One caller lays out the plan for if Coach Hackett is let go and the guys take a moment to discuss what that all could intel.
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Hour 4 brings it all home with Keys to the Game and Broncos Score Predictions presented by King Soopers, the official grocer of your Denver Broncos. Another caller suggest that a ghost of seasons past should come back to help the Broncos rise back to the top. So why exactly has Russ been receiving so much heat? The guys reexamine heading into Sunday’s game vs the Jaguars. Mike Klis drops by again from London as he recaps what a very eventful Friday afternoon for the Broncos.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with how the guys feel about what George Paton said today in London. One comment stuck out and the guys spoke their peace. Also, the Nuggets get a win vs the LA Lakers. The guys are all in on the Nuggets taking that next step. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about his time in London and what he's been up to. Troy details how all of this stuff has gotten so out of hand with Russ and Coach Hackett. What has the vibe been like in London with all of the noise going on around the team? The guys go into further detail about what George Paton said at his presser today that took the media by storm. Russell Wilson was the talk of the town and the country today. The guys add to what was already a furious media fire that was burning over Russell's comments from yesterday.
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off Derek and DMac breaking down what's going on with Coach Hackett and George Paton right now as Paton spoke to the media today in London. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason. Mase comes in and talks about why the Broncos comments over the last two days have been so explosive. Mase also details where Coach Hackett stand right now with the Broncos. At 3:30 everyday, the Water Cooler comes at you with the 3 biggest "hey have you heard about" stories of the day! Derek and DMac share the back story of certain shows that align with how The Drive took on it's stigma.
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes in with the guys discussing Russ doing more work to go against his team than actually join them. Derek and DMac also talk about why Coach Hackett and George Paton probably won't get fired right now. DMac kills everyone with truth about Russ and the Broncos needing to focus and stay out of the media right now. Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive from London. James talks about his amazing time of just hanging out and trying new things. James also talks about the story that has taken the world by storm and that's Russell Wilson's comments from Wednesday. How is London taking the Russ news? One fan let's James know while he's out and about.
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with a big conversation about what type of owners do the Broncos have! When will they step up and put their foot down with this team? Also, how dialed in are these owners right now to what's actually going on? Does that give George Paton the upper hand? The guys answer all of this and more! Coach can't afford another loss but does he understand that? Denver Sports Thursday update sets up for Ravens vs Bucs on TNF on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Stoke, Zach, Derek, and DMac talking about the tweet about Russ that's heard around the world LITTERALLY! Derek and DMac then discuss the twitter war that broke out involving The Drive's former producer Richie Carni. Former Bears DE was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles today. How does that affect Bradley Chubb's trade market? Derek lays out the most important positions on a football field and the order may surprise you!
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Hour 2 comes in with Derek and DMac starting with what Russell Wilson said today that got him crucified nationally. The guys are back to wondering what in the world is going on with Russ? Pat McAfee and the guys absolutely destroy Russ as well. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike details his time in London so far. Mike then breaks down Russell's comments and what the vibe was like out at practice today. Mike and the guys discuss who's on the bubble. The Water Cooler was high jacked today but something that's taking the social media world by storm. Also, the Avs and Nuggets are in a weird situation right now. How do they get out? Broncos President Damani Leech talks today about the jersey's and the guys react.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with why Russ has to announce every single move? Also, the guys let you know what they're doing right now that let's everyone else know they're going the extra mile. 6 Quick Questions is all about Broncos vs Jaguars. The guys breakdown the Jaguars offense and what kind of threat they will pose to the defense. Also, Derek talks about the D-Line stopping the running game.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with more discussion about why Russ keeps doing these extra antics. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on to talk about his feelings about London, traveling there soon, what the Broncos are doing, the trade rumors, how the Broncos and Jaguars stack and so much more! Derek and DMac discuss the constant complaining about Russell Wilson.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with what exactly can the Broncos do right now. Also, what in the world was that loss by the Denver Nuggets last night as they gave up 135 points. Derek and DMac then discuss why the Broncos trade rumors have picked up so much steam nationally. Everybody vs Bill Belichick as he puts on another clinic at his presser last night. Derek wonders are the days of the Bill Belichick type of coaches over? Derek also tells another one of his "Down Bronco Road" stories that is a must listen!
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Hour 2 of The Drive is all about the Big Story of the Day as the Broncos are finally in London, England! Derek and DMac discuss the ongoing uniqueness of Russell Wilson's leadership style. Also, where does this game leave the guys who may be traded soon? How many of these reports are true vs how much of it is speculation? The guys break all of this down and more! At 3:30 everyday, the Water Cooler takes you to the 3 biggest "hey have you heard about" stories of the day. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins us from London. Long Flights and Late Nights is how the conversation starts as Troy lays out his plans for his time in London. Troy also recaps the Broncos day since getting there and getting settled. Where are all of the trade rumors coming from? Who could realistically be on the move? Troy answers all of this and more!
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes in with Stephen A Smith as he takes his turn laying into Russell Wilson. It brings up questions of how much should Russ have to change in this current moment for his teammates? Also, Jeff Darlington speaks to what Denver should do at the trade deadline. The guys breakdown what value is worth the cost! Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive. James and the guys go toe to toe over Michael Malone and his ability to get the most out of the Denver Nuggets. Also, James lays out his master plan for what will take place in London. The Drive says Happy Birthday to Ciara Wilson!
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with would last year's QB's actually be better than the current Broncos QB situation? Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase and the guys have fun by staying in the time machine of the past. Mase and the guys detail what do you do at HC right now? What do you do at QB? Also, Mase does an in depth breakdown of why trading away certain guys may help the Broncos down the road more than some people think. Mase is heading to London soon and DMac grills him! Derek and DMac discuss Derek's last ride in the NFL.
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with Stoke, Derek, Zach, and DMac discussing the dysfunctional Broncos Offense that plagued them again during Sunday's loss to the NY Jets. Derek and DMac then discuss what needs to happen next and who needs to be left behind in America before they head to London. Everybody vs the Denver Broncos. The players spoke out and let's just say the guys couldn't agree more them. Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam discusses the news he broke over the weekend about Denver players being solicited by other teams. Derek and DMac grill Adam about every possible trade scenario that could help the Broncos. Adam then lays out why a certain player will attract more on the trading block than some people think. Adam gives his insight on what exactly will go down on MNF tonight.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day is all about the future of the Broncos! Derek and DMac head to Derek's twitter as they allow the listeners to voice their opinions and suggest topics for the guys. Everything from Coach Hackett being fired to did Russ get too much blame is discussed! At 3:30 everyday, the Water Cooler comes at you with the 3 biggest "hey have you heard about" stories of the day! The guys discuss why they believe this offense has gotten too complicated for Hackett's own good.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with Derek breaking down why at this point, a Kyler Murray for Russell Wilson trade wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Derek and DMac discuss what BMac told Derek. The guys were encouraged by the conversation as it's showing Russ getting in the locker room with the guys. The injury report has several key contributors out for a while! The guys discuss their impact and the Broncos will recover in their absence. Derek and DMac discuss what was quite the weekend. DMac gives a Nuggets and Avs update as they look to keep their winning going!
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Hour 4 of The Drive starts off with big time spoilers for some of our listeners that include a specific show! Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses what was a bizarre and awkward game for the Broncos Offense once again. Mase details the vibe in the locker room. The guys get into who's on the trading block and what could they profit on the trading block. Sean Peyton for Bradley Chubb? Mase discusses whether it's possible for Denver. DMac has another theory about Russ and London and man oh man is it a good one! Adam Schefter stopped by earlier on The Drive and we hear from him again about all of trade rumors surrounding the Broncos.
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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with predictions, weekend headlines, and so much more as Stoke and Zach hand things off to Derek and DMac! The guys dig into the Russ injury that has everyone picking between Russ and Brett Rypein. Everybody vs Michael Robinson as he lays out why Russ needs to have more control. The guys disagree! Former Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey was traded to the SF 49ers. If the Panthers are selling, should the Broncos be buyers? The let you know who's worth the grab!
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with more updates about the injuries of the Broncos heading into their matchup vs the NY Jets. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses what Brett Rypein was feeling, why he's ready to start, what's next for Russ, the vibes at practice and so much more! At 3:30 everyday, the guys discuss the 3 biggest "hey did you hear about" stories of the day! Our 9 news Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about who he believes the Broncos are leaning towards at the QB position this Sunday. Derek and DMac push Mike into a corner as they ask some tough questions about the future of the Broncos. This moment walks everyone up to the Broncos heading overseas next week. Will this team look the same when they fly out?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with more discussion about why backup QB's have to capitalize on opportunities. DMac emphasizes that the Broncos are setting up for a showcase game in London next week so getting Russ healthy should be the #1 priority! Fanny Packs are purses? Derek and DMac get into a heated discussion about fanny packs! The injury report was all one could handle today as it keeps getting longer and longer! Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive. James claims that Brett Rypein is the worst backup QB to start for the Broncos in their history. It led to a huge debate! The guys then go around the league and down memory lane as they make sense of James' statement!
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads back with a look around Denver Sports! The Broncos Keys to the Game and Score Predictions were led to detail what the Broncos need to do to get the win vs the Jets. The guys then discuss their weekend plans! It's Friday and the guys go out on a fantastic note to close the week on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Zach, DMac, and Derek discussing what was a weird night in Denver Sports last night. Derek and DMac discuss the new KEPN studio and they discuss what the new KKFN studio may look like. The guys then discuss change and what that looks like with the Denver Broncos. Everybody vs Subway as Russell's commercials are diced and sliced by the guys. Wide Receivers are the topic of conversation as they discuss the future of that position. Melvin Gordon's stop in Denver may be coming to an end and DMac explains why.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with Derek and DMac breaking down what happened at the UC Health training facility today. The Broncos coordinators spoke and the guys detail the press conferences. Also, the guys also wonder how will Russ look come Sunday with his injury? Wolverine Blood comes back up today and the guys have fun with Coach Outten and his comments. At 3:30 everyday, the guys talk about the 3 most "hey did you hear about" stories of the day. Mike Evans is done with Russ and the guys react to his comments from his article. Does Russ have too much control?
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with how do you expect to be good at something you've never done before? Derek and DMac don't hold back on Dwayne Stukes and his comments from earlier today. DMac kills you with truth about Russ needing to take a step back and sit down for at least a week. The guys then discuss the Broncos and Jets stats heading into the game and why the Broncos Offense just seems to be sinking.
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Hour 4 starts off with the guys recapping what was a crazy day in the world of Denver Sports on yesterday. Denverfan.com's Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses practice, the pressers, the guys who need to step up, Russell Wilson commercials forcing Subway to cancel his sandwich, and so much more! Russell Wilson vs Brett Rypein, who do you go with? The guys have an intense debate!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with Derek, DMac and Zach going absolutely off on the Broncos for their lackluster performance vs the LA Chargers. Breaking news comes down regarding Russell Wilson and the guys react immediately. Everybody vs Melvin turns into should everyone feel bad for Broncos Country? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about what he saw last night in LA with the Broncos vs Chargers. Derek and Troy talk about why the Broncos keep getting stuck in mud. From there, Troy lays out what needs to happen next for the Denver Broncos if this losing streak continues.
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes back with Derek and DMac recapping what was an unbelievable game as the Broncos lose to the LA Chargers again. Derek keeps the heater going as he suggest that some things need to change immediately! Coach Hackett has his weekly Press Conference and he owned another tough loss. The guy aren't buying it and they let everyone know about it. Derek lays out why the Chargers were able to time up their sacks so successfully!
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes back with some questions about the future of the Broncos. Injuries and dysfunction make the guys weary. Discipline keeps being the Broncos downfall with penalties and DMac is frustrated and has had enough! Hot Take Tuesday comes back with more reactions from the listeners as they keep setting the record straight on the Broncos game. Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive after a very emotional post game show the night before. James comes on to talk about why exactly the Broncos need to move on from Melvin Gordon, why Coach Eviro deserves to take over as the Broncos interim HC if Coach Hackett is let go, how long the Broncos brass will entertain this, and so much more!
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with DMac laying out a stat about Russell Wilson that says a lot about how bad he and this offense have been so far. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes back from LA with more information than time. Mase starts with how the locker room is taking things right now. Where does Russ stand at the moment? Also, should the Broncos look to keep Melvin Gordon? Mase and the guys break all of this down and more. Irv and Joe get a mention while a caller throws out the idea of Arch Mannig to the Broncos in 2026? DMac tells a story about John Elway and the old Crush team from back in the days.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with the guys talking about what in the world is going on with the Broncos as they look to get a win vs the LA Chargers! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss his views and perspectives from LA. Troy talks about why it's important for the Broncos to get on the right track tonight. Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. He tells us what to expect from Russell Wilson, the top story lines within the game, and he talks about the ascension of Josh Allen as the best QB in the NFL. Derek and DMac can't make sense of a take the morning show had but Mark Schlereth jumps on to set the record straight!
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Hour 2 of The Drive kicks off with the Derek and DMac discussing the Broncos unbalanced attack and how to get it back balanced. Russell Wilson and Rich Eisen had a conversation over the weekend. Russ gave insight into this version of the Broncos and what needs to be done to make the most of this season. The guys react to interview with Rich. At 3:30 everyday, the Water Cooler comes at you with the 3 biggest "hey have you heard about" stories of the day! Justin Simmons is back! What will his impact be? The guys break it down.
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Hour 3 starts off with the big money man for the Broncos, Russell Wilson, as he comes to the game in a Dolce & Gabbana suit! Have the guys been too hard on Russell? Well, this conversation got interesting quickly! Derek and DMac detail the injuries and returns for the Broncos heading into the game. Also, who's return will have the greatest impact? Greg Dulcich returns to the Broncos tonight but how will Coach Hackett use him?
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Insider Andrew Mason. Mase talks about what's going on at the game, the expectations for the guys coming off Injured Reserve, the running game, Russell Wilson, and how was the food at the new Sofi Stadium! The guys then go to the Keys to the Game and their Broncos Picks presented by King Soopers. The guys talk about what a win tonight means for the Broncos. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gives updates from the stadium, what stopping Khalil Mack should look like, why the Broncos have so many favorable match ups, and his unmatched score prediction! Derek and DMac take every through their last few thought leading up to kickoff!
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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach, James, DMac, and Derek talking about the weekend and what to expect! First Team Reps takes us back to the UC Health Training Facility where the Broncos Coordinators took the podium along side Coach Hackett today. The guys react to the most pressing quotes from today. Everybody vs Ron Rivera as the train wreck known as the Washington Commanders keep chugging along. Ron Rivera's rant took the main stage yesterday and the guys react to his comments about Carson Wentz. The Avs were taken to task after their long Wednesday Night to Calgary. The guys discuss to why the Avs were forced to take a back to back right after raising the banner.
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes in with Derek and DMac giving the latest Broncos updates for the day! Derek details how all of this is new for the Broncos and explains that this is why the injury bug has caught them! Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about the Broncos recent injuries, the Long Snapper position, the Coordinators sticking to their guns,and Mase responds to DMac's criticism of the Broncos Coordinators. At 3:30 everyday, we take you through the 3 biggest “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike Klis lays out why people are leaving the Broncos games so early. Also, how do you better the fan experience and the product all at once? Also, how serious is Greg Penner? A Long Snapper battle for the ages with the Broncos? Mike covers all of this and more!
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with Coach Outten talking about candles? The guys try to make sense of it! DMac gets wind of the news that a certain QB coach was back at practice today for the Broncos. Derek can't believe it! No Offense Friday has some strong opinions as the guys react to the listeners takes! What could the Broncos have done with the picks and players they gave up for Russ? Also, the guys have a little fun with Derek's new lodge as he looks to get more things set up.
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Hour 4 of The Drive looks to land the plane with Derek and DMac telling their top skiing stories from the past. Super Bowl 50 Champion Todd Davis joins The Drive. Todd catches everyone up on what's been going on, what the Broncos look like these days, who's to blame, and when was the last time he wore his SB ring? Derek and DMac talk about Coach Staley of the LA Chargers potentially being on the Hot Seat! The guys recap the week and get everyone set for the weekend on Denver's Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with the guys giving their thoughts on Russell Wilson getting emotional during his press conference today. Derek and DMac talk about the Avs getting off to a great start for the Avs and why this is important for the Broncos to take notice. Everybody vs Dan Synder as Dan appears to have the NFL in the palm of his hands right now. The guys react to why it's so difficult dealing with a guy like Dan and could he be put out of the NFL soon? Derek and DMac recap the Avs first game of their title defense as their was a lot to talk about the pregame ceremony!
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Hour 2 of The Drive takes a trip back to the UC Health Training Facility as Russell Wilson and Coach Hackett talk about Monday's game. Russ goes into detail about how tough things have been lately and the guys react. Derek and DMac also discuss why it's important to have trust on all sides in this moment. At 3:30 everyday, we take you through the 3 biggest “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Derek tells a very heartfelt story about what drove him to greatness that puts the success of the Avs Cup run into perspective.
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes back with the guys discussing why it's important to protect the guys from themselves when coming back from injury. Denver Broncos SB 50 Champion T.J. Ward joins The Drive. T.J. comes on to give his insight on the LA Chargers. T.J. details their weapons and why it's important for the Broncos to win their matchups on Monday. Also, how good is Justin Herbert really? T.J. also talks about his time as a Bronco and what he's up to these days. If T.J. could purchase one jersey for his son, what would it be? DMac kills everyone with truth about the Avs setting the example for the Broncos. Derek and DMac discuss the potential of Justin Simmons ever leaving the Broncos and what would it take for him to consider it.
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Hour 4 of The Drive shows major love to the Avs and their championship run. They recap what was an amazing game last night! Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase comes on to give a feel for the locker room. What was the pulse of the Broncos at practice, Russell's comments, and is this team mentally ready? Mase answers this and more! Mark Hoppus, a member of the band Blink 182, had an interview after the game and the guys react to it! T.J. Ward was so great earlier in the show that we decided to bring it back. Derek gives his closing remarks on his good friend T.J. joining the show.
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Hour 1 of The Drive gets you set for what will be a fun and awesome day for the Colorado Avalanche as they get their 2022-2023 regular season underway tonight! Derek and DMac bring everyone up to speed on what they need to know. Everybody vs Russell Wilson as Marshawn Lynch comes to Russell's defense. DMac then questions his recent decisions in regards to Russ. Our Avs Correspondent Mat Smith joins The Drive. Mat recaps the Avs Stanley Cup run and sets the scene for what needs to be done to repeat coming up this season.
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with Derek talking about Seattle taking advantage of the Denver Broncos. Brock Huard of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 joins us courtesy of Elite Sportsbook. Brock talks about Russell's lack of decline that most of Broncos Country claims is happening. Also, KJ Wright goes on Brock's show in Seattle and audio gets back to The Drive. Brock, Derek, and DMac all discuss what exactly does KJ mean with his comments. Also, has Denver been too critical of Russell Wilson? Brock and DMac head to the therapy couch as they flush out this Russ situation. At 3:30 everyday, we take you through the 3 biggest “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Denverfan.com's Rachel Vigil joins The Drive from Red Carpet Row as the Avs players take a special walk through the fans today to get inside.
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Hour 3 of The Drive gets you set with Broncos vs Chargers talk as the Broncos are matching up with another team that's viewed as their equal. Justin Herbert, is he a top 10 QB? Derek and DMac debate! 6 Quick Questions is all about MNF as DMac makes the case for why Herbert over Wilson is a must. The Fan's Avs Insider Adrian Dater joins The Drive to break down the expectations for the Avs this season, why Nazem Kadri left, who was responsible for the new version of the Avs, and can the Avalanche actually repeat?
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with more talk about about how the Colorado Avs Cup run compares to the Broncos Championship run. Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Insider Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss his memories of the Broncos 2015 SB run. Also, the guys go back and forth about who's stat is the worst! Also, how much blame does Russ deserve? Mikko Rantanen gets in on the Let's Ride train and the guys react! A banner will go up tonight and the guys pay homage!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Zach calling out DMac for being lied to about the information he's getting right now! It brings about a bigger question, what do you believe? Derek and DMac discuss Coach Hackett's tone today at his presser that seemed different than we've come to know as of late. Everybody vs Davante Adams was quite the show last night as Derek lays out why this can't be taken lightly. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy tries to be happy go lucky but ultimately he lays into the Broncos and their dysfunction. Also, Troy gives insight into what the plan shall be going forward.
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Hour 2 of The Drive kicks off with more discussion about things looking better for the Broncos. Coach Hackett believes that "improvements" are on the way. How much are the guys expecting improvements? They'll let you know! Also, Derek has a fascinating Peyton Manning story that left him unbelievably embarrassed. At 3:30 everyday, we take you through the 3 biggest “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Christian McCaffrey has become the topic of trade conversations around the NFL and the guys discuss Christian to Denver!
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes in with Football at Four as Derek and DMac talk about the new ray of sunshine that was Coach Hackett today. DMac wonders should Russ calm down on social media right now. The guys give you the latest Broncos news that came out today and Demaryius Thomas gets some love as well. Hot Take Tuesday comes back with more talk about Russ and new HAT that's getting some less than impressive reviews. Denverfan.com's James Merilatt comes on to defend Davante Adams, talk about the direction of the Broncos, the Russ train, and the Nuggets and Avs are ready for take off!
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with more information about Russ! Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase jumps on to discuss his time with the Broncos today, Coach Hackett's disposition, and where do you turn if you're the Broncos? Also injuries are forever an ongoing conversation as Justin Simmons appears to be on his way back! The Avs get going tomorrow and the Nuggets are ready to rock and roll! Also, Derek talks about getting back to the basics for the Broncos!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off the week wondering why in the world Russell Wilson needed to go to LA to get his procedure done on his shoulder. Derek details what an injury like that can do. Russell Wilson absolutely has Broncos Country up in arms with his most recent injury and the guys react. Everybody vs Coach Hackett leads him and Rex Ryan to the Hot Seat as One and Done predictions are flowing! Our ESPN NFL Reporter Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam details the pulse of the country with Coach Hackett right now. Where does this leave the Broncos if Coach Hackett doesn't work? Also, Tom Brady gets another break?
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes back with more reactions to Russell Wilson and his injury! Shoulder injuries aren't easy but should the Broncos sit him down? Also, DMac breaks down the hierarchy of the AFC and why the Broncos are being viewed the way they are. Derek and DMac have a deep discussion about Coach Hackett potentially being the first HC to be let go at the bye week. At 3:30 everyday, we take you through the 3 biggest “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Denverfan.com's Jake Shapiro gives an update on Dick Monfort's statement to season ticket holders. Derek and DMac talk about accountability within the Rockies and Broncos organization.
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Hour 3 of The Drive kicks off with Peter King detailing what's wrong with the Broncos right now. The guys go through it and make sense of what's going on with the Russ and the Broncos. Has Coach Hackett been taking too much of the blame lately? DMac tells a Peyton Manning story from training camp which leads to a discussion about making a way for him to get in the organization. The guys take calls from fans who left the Broncos vs Colts game early.
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Hour 4 of The Drive comes back with Russell Wilson's injury concern and did the Broncos jump the gun? Also, how can the Broncos ensure things get better? Could Coach Hackett be setting himself up for failure? Rodney Atkins stops by with a special song and the guys enjoy his appearance! Also, dumb stuff comes back today with a huge bang!
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It's a Football Friday on The Drive and there is a lot to breakdown following the Broncos disastrous loss to the Colts on Thursday Night Football. The injuries are piling up, and the team has become the national laughingstock. Special guest and former Broncos Quarterback Chad Kelly chimes in with his thoughts on Russ and the Broncos on Thursday night.
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It's hour two on a Bud Light Football Friday and The Big Story of the Day continues with the Broncos embarrassing loss to the Colts and how much is Russell Wilson to blame? The Water Cooler segment and 9News Mike Klis all in this hour.
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with Derek and DMac with how last night's game may have been one of the worst games in Broncos history. Derek and DMac discuss whether Russ is trying to be something he's not. The guys go into No Offense Friday as they look hard at what's coming down the pipeline from Broncos Country! Derek has a surprise for DMac! But DMac returns the favor to close the hour!
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Hour 4 of The Drive looks to land the plane on what has been a very bittersweet week! Derek and DMac lay out why Russ is at the center of all of this confusion for the Broncos. How much of the blame from last night's loss should be on Coach Hackett? Derek wants the Broncos to focus more on scoring at least 21 points a game instead striving for 35 ppg. Derek and DMac talk about the broadcast of Al and Kirk! Former Broncos QB joined The Drive earlier and we brought it back for everyone to hear his great insight!
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D-Mac and Derek were live from Mile High Station to get you ready for the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Broncos and Colts. Will Melvin Gordon hold onto the ball? Is this the Phillip Lindsay revenge game? And Bart Scott talks about the identity of the Broncos offense in Everybody vs Bart Scott.
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The Big Story of the Day kicks off Hour 2 of The Drive as the guys get Broncos Country set for the TNF battle versus the Colts. In the Water Cooler we talk about divorce, a fight and using the point spread as motivation. Then The Player's Club's Chad Brown joined the show to look ahead to the game.
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It's FOOTBALL AT 4 on a Broncos game day as D-Mac and Derek ask if Thurday nights game against the Colts is a must win and if Coach Hackett is coaching for his job. The inactive list comes out with some surprise additions to the active list and D-Mac will Kill You With Truth.
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With a little over 1 hour away from kickoff, the guys get into the essence of why the Broncos haven't taken care of business long before this season got underway. The guys go through the keys to the game and their score predictions. The guys talk about Broncos players who need to step up tonight. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive from Mile High Stadium. Mike talks about the starting lineup, Melvin Gordon's fumbles, expectations for tonight, and he gives his score prediction. Derek and DMac walks everyone right up to kickoff with their final game updates for the day.
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with the Rockies last game and how Zach and Stoke unfortunately saw there dreams dispelled before they could come to pass. A twitter beef has broken out with someone close to the Broncos and the guys discuss it. Also, Jonathan Taylor is out for the Colts tomorrow and the guys breakdown why this is important for the Broncos. Everybody vs Sean Peyton as Sean gives advice to Coach Hackett. How genuine was his message knowing Coach Hackett is getting close to the hot seat? The guys talk about it. Also, Derek has something to say to George Paton and it could change the landscape of the season if he listens.
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Hour 2 of The Drive kicks off with how in the world Russell Wilson gets away with the things he does. Brock Huard of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 joins The Drive courtesy of Elite Sportsbook. Brock and Derek spend the first few minutes getting to know each other while getting to know this Russell Wilson system that goes back to his Seattle days. Brock also explains why it's important that Russ keeps pushing the needle as the offense finds its groove. At 3:30 everyday, we take you through the 3 biggest “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Also, Brock sends some numbers over about Russ and the guys break down what they all mean.
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with setting the scene for Broncos vs Colts as Derek and DMac get into the heart of what to expect for tomorrow night's game. Also, Derek has a story about Vic Fangio that you don't want to miss! 6 Quick Questions come to you about the Broncos vs Colts game! Also, Derek Wolfe talks about how important it is to never lose focus because it cost one of his former Broncos teams when he was a player.
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Hour 4 of The Drive leads in with whether Coach Hackett is in trouble right now or not. Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about coaches who gave up responsibilities in order to be better head coaches. The guys have a lengthy debate about the state of the RB position for the Broncos. Where does this leave Melvin Gordon right now? Also, if Javonte was healthy would Melvin still be on the team? Mase gives the most recent updates including O-Line talk about Billy Turner. The Rockies season is over and DMac has so much fun with that!
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DMac and Tyler keep digging on the Wilson contract. How do the guys on the team feel now that Wilson is their QB for the foreseeable future? Can anything fix CU? College football had a huge vote today to expand the playoffs. When is all this happening?
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In Hour 2 DMac and Tyler continue to talk College as the first week has kicked off. In the Water Cooler the Rockies are on the wrong side of history once again. Get up close and personal with the cup? Broncos uni watch is in full force. Our 9 news Broncos inside Mike Klis joins the guys and dives into the Wilson contract.
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In hour 3 of The Drive DMac and Tyler get into football at 4. The Manning cast is back! Which broadcast will you be tuned into? Some very high expectations are set upon Javonte Williams. Can Javonte be the best RB in the league? DMac and Tyler break down what it would take.
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In Hour 4 of The Drive Andrew Mason joins the show. Whats going on with his college allegiance? How are the Broncos looking as the season is drawing closer? Is a camp like the Lions have had better than what the Broncos held? The guys let you know what they think. Mt. Polumbus and game balls send you into the holiday weekend.
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Hour 1 of The Drive is all about Russell Wilson and his new 5 years - $245 Million Dollar Deal! Tyler and DMac go through the different roads that led to Russ and the Broncos getting this deal done. Everybody vs Mike Evans leads to Mike Evans retracting his statements about Russell Wilson and his fully guaranteed contract. The guys go in on Mike and discuss why he can’t lay his logic to rest and be genuinely happy for Russ. Andrew Mason, Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer, joins The Drive to set the scene from the UC Health Training Facility to discuss Russell Wilson impending press conference.
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Hour 2 leads in with Tyler and DMac setting the scene for the Russell Wilson press conference that comes in during the hour. Russ and George Paton have a moment this morning and we listen in on their behind the scenes bromance. Russell Wilson, George Paton, and Coach Nathaniel Hackett come together to answer questions about Russell Wilson's brand new 5 years - $245-million-dollar deal. Tyler and DMac react to what was a revealing press conference.
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Hour 3 of The Drive gets into the heart of the Russell Wilson Press Conference and what the Broncos were able to accomplish with this new contract. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss everything that took place at Russell Wilson presser. Troy goes into detail about the 11th hour process that the Broncos were able to honor for themselves for this deal. DMac kills you with truth about Russell Wilson being halfway through the journey, so let’s buckle in Broncos Country! Our Fan Host Reaction was absolutely amazing because the DMac vs Mike Evans vs James Merilatt debate about the contract finally explodes!!
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Hour 4 puts things into perspective as Tyler and DMac make sense of the new Russell Wilson deal and why the opinions of others matter less now they have before. Our Denverfan.com Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss his takeaways from another historic press conference. Mase breaks down the essence of how deals like this can and do get done. The expectations of the Broncos continue to be a topic of conversation. Having an owner means how much to a team? The guys debate this and so much more! Mt. Polumbus speaks about Mike Evans and beers! Also, Tom Brady continues to take heat for his vacation. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Zach explaining his injuries to the guys and they let him hear about it! The conversation transitions into the guys who were brought back from the practice squad today. Tyler and DMac were happy to see the guys return but there's one player who appears to be gone for good. Who were the guys to stay and who got sent away? The guys let you know. Also, Everybody vs Jon Gruden continues to beg for mercy but was it is gracefully? The guys wonder about his unsecured future in sports. Josh Johnson took one for the team but at what cost? The guys let you know!
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Hour 2 carries on with more talks about the Broncos cutting the roster down to 53 and then getting their practice squad in tact. Tyler and DMac go back and forth about why Seth Williams decided to leave. Also, who deserves a fair shot coming up this season to prove themselves? Is their any pressure on Hackett right now? At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Our Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive to discuss Cut Down Day, the practice squad, the future of the Broncos, and why Mike Evans is done with the Broncos so early!
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Hour 3 and Football at Four come together to discuss Coach Hackett and how much pressure he may or may not be under to win right now. Mark Schlereth was on the Pat McAfee Show and he had some choice words for those who continue to doubt the O-Line in the NFL! Also 6 Quick Questions come right at you with more insight about where the Broncos may be mentally about their roster. Vertical leap becomes the topic of conversation as Tyler and DMac measure themselves against those on the station. Zach Bye sends in his answer and it just send the guys flying off the rails!
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Hour 4 of The Drive brings it all home with comments from Les Snead about what Von Miller meant to the Rams SB championship run! The guys debate about why Von left town and what the underlying reason is to why the Broncos should've gave Von a closer look in free agency! Denverfan.com's Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss Von Miller, the new practice squad, Josh Johnson's pay cut, practice squad eligibility rules, and so much more. Mt. Polumbus talks about guys buying lavish gifts that didn't end well in the NFL. Dumb Stuff has a guest and his name is Zach Bye from Stokley and Zach! Tyler hands out game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with the guys breaking down what in the word happened today to the Broncos to get their roster down to 53. Some moves were more surprising than others but the guys break it all down. Tyler was taken aback by the Malik Reed trade and he lets everyone know why it may come back to haunt the Broncos later on. Brett Rypien and Josh Johnson leave us all shocked as Josh gets the short end of the stick today. The guys debate where the QB battle took a turn. Also, should Rypien have won the backup QB job? Our Senior Broncos Writer from Denverfan.com, Andrew Mason, joins The Drive. He comes on live from the UC Health Training Facility and helps to set the scene for the 3pm press conference for the GM and the Asst. GM of the Broncos.
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Hour 2 of The Drive comes right at you with the Press Conference between George Paton and Darren Mougey as they address everything about Cut down Day for the Denver Broncos. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Tyler and DMac react to the press conference and they hit on one detail that most may not have picked up on.
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Hour 3 and Football at Four discuss why Cut down Day is never the final 53 to end a roster when it’s all said and done! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss the QB battle, the 53 man roster, the Malik Reed trade, and so much more that came from the presser today. Tyler and DMac further discuss the backup QB battle and why Brett took the reins. Tyler has a theory that puts the QB battle into perspective. The guys talk about when is the appropriate time to get married and why did George Paton wait until the Broncos came calling to take his first GM job?
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Hour 4 of The Drive lands the plane by Tyler explaining why the Malik Reed move is beyond terrible for the Broncos. How desperate are the Broncos to off load money right now? Our Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer joins The Drive to make his case why the new 53 man roster is the way it is for now. Also, what was the ultimate decision behind the backup QB decision? Why exactly did Malik Reed get traded? Why did the Broncos go with the WR’s they did instead of Brandon Johnson? Mt. Polumbus speaks about who will have a better season: Malik Reed or Randy Gregory? Dumb Stuff is all about Zack Hample getting band from a ballpark here in Colorado. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive is all about the vent session! Tyler, DMac, and Zach discuss the college football landscape within Colorado and CU becomes the topic of conversation. Tyler explains how and why CU has gotten to this point of irrelevance within the college football’s hierarchy. The Denver Broncos New President Damani Leech speaks for the first time and the guys lay out the full scoop on his press conference. Also the Broncos had quite the weekend vs the Vikings this weekend. Cuts have started and the guys discuss who’s staying and who’s going! Everybody vs Mark Schlereth goes back to last Friday. It was taken out of context and The Drive sets the record straight. The Stadium and jersey change is the topic of conversation and DMac walks everyone through what the Broncos Brass is thinking.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day leads everyone back to the Broncos making cuts today and why this team is trying to down size to 53 players by 2pm MT on Tuesday. Also, Damani Leech showed out today and the guys were absolutely sold by his intelligence. The game itself was great but it also cost someone a job, who was it? The guys let you know! Our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive to discuss the biggest headlines in the NFL right now. Everything from Broncos moves to Jimmy G staying put? Also, what is the latest on Aaron Donald right now. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike details who’s cut and who’s on the bubble. Mike also gives insight into what happened during the game that set the scene for post-game activities. Mike shares one other thing that seals the deal about something that’s happening in the near future!
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Hour 3 details the jersey conversation as DMac gets new Broncos President Damani Leech and the new team Owner Greg Penner to open up about the changing of the jerseys. The conversation continues about what does change look like for the Broncos going forward. Baron Browning and Nik Bonitto may have one pass rusher on skates as the Broncos need to get their roster down to 53 players within the next 24 hours. Aaron Rodgers seems be the most open QB we’ve ever seen this off-season and the guys are a little skeptical about his most recent comments and “antics.”
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Hour 4 kicks off with Tyler and DMac walking everyone through the Broncos cuts for today. Tyler wonders why don’t the Broncos cut the guys they know won’t be around. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses why exactly the Broncos are struggling to cut 1-2 positions down. Also, who does Mase have as his official backup QB? Did Mase accidentally reveal some of his 53-man roster moves? His 53-man roster can be found on Denverfan.com. Tyler, DMac, and Mase go toe to toe about the jersey and color schemes of the Broncos changing over the next few years under this new Broncos Brass. Mt. Polumbus speaks about Russell Wilson and his emotions getting in the way when he faces off against the Seahawks in 2 weeks. Dumb Stuff goes around the NFL as the preseason wraps up and Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with an unbelievable detail to the Aaron Donald story that’s making it’s rounds around the NFL. Tyler and DMac break it all down for you. The Navy Seals event that hosted many former Broncos was absolutely amazing! Tyler details what all went down! A special former Bronco didn’t get the invite! Everybody vs Zack Hample is speared by Zack’s displeasure as a super fan within the MLB. Lots of people have grown fond of his act and the guys tell you why. Also, Tyler goes in on why Zack needs to dial back his baseball catching act!
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day comes in with a special conversation about why exactly Brandon McManus would be one of the most noticeable Broncos amongst Broncos Country. Denverfan.com’s Jake Shapiro was sent on a mission to find out within the station who actually knew Brandon McManus. Who actually would be some of the most noticeable Broncos right now? Mark Schlereth becomes the butt a crazy joke that broke out around the station. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Jake Shapiro comes back with the Brandon McManus results! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins us with breaking news about the Broncos brass! Also, his 53-man roster article is out and DMac presses him about it.
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Hour 3 starts off with Tyler and DMac recapping everything that has transpired with Mark Schlereth and Jake Plummer. It got wild and twitter took it off the grid! Coach Hackett has two game management coaches and the guys praise him for doing what all smart coaches should do. Also, what would you give up to have the proper support? 6 Quick Questions comes back at you with some quirky questions leading into the Broncos vs Vikings game on Saturday. Also, could Seattle get in the heads of the Broncos leading up to Week 1? Tyler and DMac discuss Mike Klis’ article on the 53-man roster. They breakdown the offense first!
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Hour 4 carries on with more 53-man roster spot talk as the defense is the focus. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss what in the world will Russell Wilson wear to the game on Saturday. Also, Russ and Pat McAfee come by to let us know how they feel! A series of YEPS break out from there! Mase closes out his time with an overview of what to expect vs the Vikings and his new 53-man roster report that will be out later this weekend. Mt. Polumbus speaks about what moment holds the most weight in his life after the hot dog streak from earlier in the week. Dumb Stuff comes at you with dumb show suggestions! Tyler hands out Game Balls to close out the week on Denver Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with the Zach Bye surprise and the guys were absolutely happy to discuss it with him! First Team Reps come in with Coach Hackett discussing how he got after the Offense again after practice on Wednesday. Tyler and DMac wonder how much they should be concerned about this. Also, where is the ILB position going with their newest member joining the team? Everybody vs Chad Brown leads us to who will be the backup QB after Saturday’s game. Tyler and DMac discuss how much the backup QB position will matter in the long run. Aaron Donald and the Rams had a joint practice with the Joe Burrow and the Bengals today. Aaron Donald started swinging helmets and thing went left from there. Tyler and DMac get wind of the story and can’t believe how they got to that point.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day leads in with more discussions about the Broncos Offense and Coach Hackett not being on the same page. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses why exactly practice was so even kill today. Also, should we be surprised by everything we’re seeing from the Broncos right now? Will the Broncos be able to settle in at ILB? Mase discusses this and more! At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck gives us the latest from Dove Valley. Troy breaks down his private conversation with KJ Hamler. Will KJ Hamler actually play a lot of snaps on Saturday?
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Hour 3 and Football at Four continues to wonder who exactly is Coach Hackett going to lean on, outside of Russ, to get this offense on track. Kevin Kissner takes on the “one day old” hotdog challenge. Denverfan.com's Rachel Vigil and The Fan Cave come to his defense but it was too late! You want hear this segment! DMac kills you with truth about who exactly expected the Broncos to avoid the growing pains of shifting cultures. Speaking of culture, Denverfan.com’s James Merilatt goes toe to toe with Tyler Polumbus about why exactly James feels the culture isn’t as far away from the past regime as people want to believe. Tyler and DMac try to show him where his logic may be slightly tainted.
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Hour 4 carries on with Tyler and DMac discussing KJ Hamler playing on Saturday. Why is Coach Hackett going against the grain to get KJ Hamler more action? Should he do this for other starters coming up on Saturday? Tyler gives his dissertation on why the Broncos are still light at WR right now. Aaron Donald and LA Rams take on Joe Burrow and Cinci Bengals in a joint practice earlier on Thursday. Tyler and DMac discuss the future of Aaron Donald after his unbelievable outburst at practice today. Will Aaron Donald be fined? Mt. Polumbus speaks about whether Kevin made a mistake by eating the hotdog from Wednesday’s Rockies game? Tyler hands out game balls to close out the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the mystery of who stole Zach's sandwiches! Also, did Tyler accidentally snitch on himself? The guys go back to "First Team Reps" as the guys get first crack at what happened during practice. KJ Hamler hinted at playing on Saturday vs the Vikings and the guys react! The "Everybody Vs." segment takes us to Seattle as Pete Carroll continues to dig himself a bigger hole with their QB battle. 2 #1 QB's is one of the most unbelievable lines ever and the guys absolutely lose it! Hard Knocks brings us great quotes week in and week out but DMac has a change of heart that wasn't seen coming!
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Hour 2 carries on with the Big Story of the Day! Jake Shapiro of Denverfan.com gives us an update from Coors Field and it's absolutely unbelievable how he's going about his mission for the day. KJ Hamler continues to be the topic of conversation as his journey back from injury may be tested this weekend. Is Coach Hackett officially afraid to play his starters? Cut down day for the 53-man roster is less than a week away and some WR's just won't make the team. The guys discuss one WR who will. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Seattle sports radio personality Dave Wyman joins The Drive. He explains Pete Carroll's take on why he feels that way about the QB battle in Seattle.
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Hour 3 of The Drive kicks off with a conversation about Russell Wilson and how certain people viewed him on his way out the door in Seattle. Was Russ even liked by the owners in Seattle? Manti Teo documentary is out and Tyler is having a hard time getting into it, you want to hear his explanation as to why. 6 Quick Questions help to get you set for this weekend! Mike Shanahan and Dan Reeves miss out on the 2023 HOF finalists voting. Tyler, DMac, and Mase breakdown why exactly they weren't chosen and what should be the criteria for making that choice!
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Hour 4 of The Drive pushes ahead with Tyler, DMac and Mase putting a bow on the HOF conversation for Mike Shanahan and Dan Reeves. Mase then goes on to detail what all went on at practice today. The backup QB battle continues to heat up and it sets up for an amazing weekend! Can Billy Turner solve the RT position? Also, what Mase Fits did we get access to today? Mt. Polumbus speaks about CU being left out to dry right now. Dumb Stuff brings Coors Field to the 104.3 The Fan studios with Jake Shapiro winning his challenge for the day.
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Hour 1 of The Drive reminds us that the RT position talk may never go away! Also, Zach lays down the law on Kevin Durant choosing to go back to the Nets. The guys react to his opinion. Another day, another practice for the Broncos but not every player was able to say that today. The guys breakdown who was cut today and why it's so important to the future of the Broncos. Everybody vs Micah Parsons today as everyone continues to make sense of the chop block play that took out the NY Giants' Kayvon Thibodueax over the weekend. Meanwhile in Seattle carries on with Geno Smith and Drew Lock being the worse QB battle in NFL History. The Drive doesn't think so but CBS Sports surely does!!
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with more information about who was cut from the Broncos today. The Broncos finally got their roster down to 80 players but did it cost them in the long run at one position? Also, Coach Hackett defended his guys again but for a totally different reason. Tyler and DMac were mischaracterized by the Morning Show and the guys were not happy about it! ? At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss what took place at practice today. Also, who was cut form the Broncos today and how did that process transpire? What should be the expectations for the Broncos heading into a tough practice on Wednesday?
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes at you with a discussion about why exactly is Brett Rypien starting vs Minnesota this coming weekend? Also, is the backup QB position Josh Johnson's to lose? The Oaklands A's baseball team may have the most unique problem in the MLB right now. The Broncos are projected to take another step this season by the ESPN metrics but the metrics tell a different story than what people think! A caller wonders could Patrick Surtain, as a lock down corner, be the reason the Broncos take the next step when they get to the playoffs? Baron Browning has come along greatly as an OLB. Tyler takes us behind the play to discuss why exactly he's been able to have so much success. Also, Tyler doesn't think you should move him back to ILB but are the Broncos in a no win situation at ILB right now?
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Hour 4 of The Drive believes to have taken a unique turn when Tyler and DMac debate what exactly did Coach Hackett mean when he explained conditioning to the media today. Denverfan.com's Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss why exactly was practice perceived to be "light" today. Also, what were the major takeaways from practice? How will the cuts have an affect on the Broncos? Mase answers all of this and more! Also, a huge surprise from DMac to the guys set up for a weird challenge! Mt. Polumbus speaks about going back to college and why technology is important. Our newest segment called "Dumb Stuff" has quite the nominees today! Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Zach showing love to Tyler for his Pedal with Polumbus event this past weekend. Then the heat throwing starts with the Denver Broncos atrocious loss to the Buffalo Bills. Tyler and DMac saw a team that was lost but why exactly were they lost? Also, is this team soft? How do you get the train back on the track after a loss like that? Does Coach Hackett have a plan? The Drive answers all of this and more! Tom Brady and Gronk to the Raiders? You won't believe how the Raiders screwed this one up!
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the day is all about the identity of the Broncos in regards to their support system. Also, Coach Hackett apologized to the fans? Will Coach Hackett adjust his preseason plans? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. How unfortunate was the Kayvon Thibodeuax injury? Also, Tom Brady took a vacation? Adam answers these questions and several others. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. He recaps what all took place in Buffalo this past weekend. He also talks about a certain player being waived due to injury today. Klis also details what Coach Hackett's vibe was like today after a bad loss.
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Hour 3 starts off with Josie Jewell telling us about the "Banana Drill" and Tyler can't seem to solve the mystery as a former Bronco. A caller has a word for Coach Hackett and his apology! The guys build off of the callers take and wonders what exactly should Coach Hackett be apologizing for? Kayvon Thibodeaux vs Thaddeus Moss! Tyler and DMac go toe to toe about who was in the right and who was in the wrong. Will the league look to permanently eliminate cut blocks? Also, DMac thinks Albert O is struggling to become an NFL player. Tyler lays out what may be hindering his growth.
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Hour 4 of The Drive takes you home with more conversation about why the Broncos weren't able to gain any traction against the Buffalo Bills. Denverfan.com's Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss DMac's olld neighborhood in New York. He recaps what was a shaky performance by the Broncos. Mase also gives some inside info as to why Joe Schobert was struggling on Saturday. Tyler and Mase breakdown the practice schedule going forward for the Broncos. Mt. Polumbus speaks about the blame on Coach Hackett and his philosophy if they start the season with a loss. A new segment called Dumb Stuff comes at you with a funny mix of golden audio from the Broncos last few media sessions. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a heated discussion between DMac and James Merilatt that carried over from twitter to The Fan! Tyler jumps in and the Nazem Kadri conversation takes over right out of the gate. Why was letting Kadri go such a conflicting understanding? What was the ultimate sacrifice that led to the Avs not choosing Kadri? What should the Broncos look to accomplish tomorrow vs the Bills? Andrew Mason became the apple of DMac’s eye and it's must listen to radio! Also, Seattle continues to look bad. How should Broncos Country feel about that? A recap of the Bears vs Seahawks had quite the story line that sounds a little closer to home than people think.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day settles in on The Drive with a deep dive as to what exactly are the expectations for the Broncos this weekend. Before we get there, Andrew Mason in Buffalo continues to be the subject of observation. Also, who are the Broncos looking to roll with at WR this season? How many starters will play for the Bills on Saturday? At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! The Nazem Kadri conversation carries on as Tyler talks about why the Avs don’t win the cup without him.
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Hour 3 and Football at Four soars in with Tyler and DMac taking everyone through the top stories for the Broncos vs Bills game. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive to discuss his trek to Buffalo. Mike lays out his plans for the night and what’s all involved. Before we go there, Mike talks about what the Broncos are looking to do on Saturday vs the Bills. How much will the 2nd team benefit from going against the Bills starters? Will there be any surprises worth looking for? Also, who will be the biggest beneficiary of tomorrow’s game? No Offense Friday continues on with the 2018 Draft! Comcast and Altitude carry on their dispute and Dan Jacobs has the latest! Tyler and DMac wonder what’s worth the energy and time of the Sports Brass in Denver long term.
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Hour 4 of The Drive lands the plane for the week with more questions about why Pete Carroll tries to downplay Week 1. Also, the Rockies are actually enjoyable? Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer joins The Drive to discuss his ever so anticipated stories of his time in Buffalo. Andrew Mason stopped by DMac’s old house. The expectations for the game, will Joe Schobert play, and the game day surprise for the Broncos were all chopped up with Mase. Mt. Polumbus speaks about going to a place he’d never return to no matter the price. Pedal with Polumbus and Game Balls take us home on Denver’s Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive discusses Pedal with Polumbus coming up this weekend and how the defense went absolutely berserk today. Tyler and DMac discuss how the offense responded and it was something that could inspire them to step up going forward. Tyler has a story about a moment with Russ from today that’s very telling about his leadership. If you’re Coach Hackett, should you be worried? The guys discuss this topic and more! Tyler has a few birdies chirping at him about the WR’s from Broncos Camp. Birdies are also chirping about what’s going on in Kansas City and could it hurt them in the long run.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day leads in with the defense losing their mind at practice and leaving the offense with questions after today. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to breakdown practice today. It was an absolute atrocity for the offense and Mase details what’s next for the Broncos. Also, how long do you keep going without getting the #1 offense in real game action? Mase answers while also discussing what it means for the Bills to run their starters vs the Broncos 2nd team on Saturday. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Nazem Kadri has found a new home. The guys take time to praise him while also discussing why his value didn’t lead him back to the Avs over Valeri Nichushkin.
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Hour 3 and Football at Four come in with what will it take for the offense to get back on track? What lesson did they learn from today? Also, DMac had quite the interaction with one of the Broncos coordinators today that led to a good story to close out the press conference. DMac kills you with truth about Russell Wilson, the offense and the respect within the Broncos locker room. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy talks about his moment with Coach Stukes that took the press conference by storm. Also, Troy discusses why he feels practice had to play out this way today. Also, Troy talks about whether this is a concern or not. Also, Rockies Baseball continues to take a deep dive and Troy lays it on them.
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Hour 4 of The Drive carries on with Tyler and DMac discussing the Denver Broncos practice that was all about the defense! Russell Wilson had a moment today where he needed to lead and there was a moment that took place that wasn’t good. Tyler details why this moment would never happen under Peyton Manning’s watch. Also, should Coach Hackett speak up about this situation to the team? Val or Nazem for the Avs? Who should it have been? Tyler and DMac debate! Mt. Polumbus speaks about whether all of this change with the Broncos will lead to positive results. Joel Klatt is a funny guy but one little moment on the Morning Show was classic Klatt! Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive leads in with a trip down memory lane with Tyler Polumbus and Knowshon Moreno as they reflect on the old Broncos days. Tyler and DMac transition to Wednesday's version of Training Camp where things were a little light today. Javonte Williams handled business on the field but Melvin Gordon stole the show at the podium. The guys talk about what he said while also discussing the epitome of cut day with Coach Hackett and the Denver Broncos. The Morning Show unbelievably got one over on The Drive as the Syracuse Fight Song becomes the topic of conversation.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day come together to discuss Melvin Gordon's strong will and determination to compete! Before we get there, Melvin and his phone became the topic of conversation this week instead of his foot injury. Javonte and Melvin look to compete but could someone's future be on the line here? At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! The Denver Nuggets schedule was released on Wednesday afternoon and the guys breakdown the major games and storylines.
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Hour 3 and Football at Four come together to discuss Melvin Gordon admitting Javonte is the #1 guy but what other factors went into Melvin saying that if he plans to keep competing? A former Bronco missed an opportunity get into the Hall of Fame again and the guys can't believe it! Also, Russell Wilson gets mad love from his peers within the league. 6 Quick Questions come right at you with Training Camp questions that most people aren't talking about! Denverfan.com's James Merilatt joins The Drive to discuss the RB battle with the Broncos. Also, does James flip flop on his Broncos record prediction? Did James start another controversy within The Fan studios?
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Hour 4 of The Drive brings it all home with a super parade for the Broncos after a conversation with James Merilatt. Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase gives insight as to how and why this RB battle has broken out. Also, Mase and the guys get into a discussion about light days vs heavy days and how they should be received by the media. Tyler and Mase wonder would Russell Wilson ever want to play in the preseason? Mt. Polumbus speaks about how similar KJ Hamler and Jamal Murray are right now. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with discussing the life of empty nesters and flying solo in college! The stories got out of hand quickly! Also, Tyler and DMac give a recap of Broncos practice from today and it was one of the best they've seen all summer! The QB's stepped up today but one QB is still under fire right now. Denverfan.com's Will Peterson joins The Drive. Phase 1 of the NFL Cut Days haven begun and Will gives us a live update. 5 Broncos were let go today and the guys were shocked by the outcome. Pat McAfee has a totally opposite take from what the guys believe about Russell Wilson. Did the guys go too far with Russ this time?
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Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with more questions and concerns about Russell Wilson and why the guys can't leave his unique personality alone. Tyler doubles down and it almost gets out of hand! Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss another day at Broncos Camp today. Mase gives his opinion on where the guys stand with there constant attacks on Russell Wilson. Mase also gives his take on how the O-Line is coming together while seeing the D-Line get into mid-season form right now. Mase gives his final observations to close out his time! At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Mean tweets out of Seattle follow Russell Wilson to Denver and The Drive makes sense of how we got to this point!
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Hour 3 of The Drive opens up with Coach Hackett doubling down on his preseason beliefs. Tyler explains why his beliefs will stick unless a certain someone forces him to shift. DJ Jones was quite the interview today and DMac had so much fun with some of his responses today. Hot take Tuesday comes at you fast as Tyler and DMac answer Hot Takes from the listeners. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy gives an update on Randy Gradishar and where his HOF slot sits right now. Also, Troy recaps Broncos Camp and how each side of the ball did today.
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Hour 4 looks to end things with a conversation about Russell Wilson potentially playing in the preseason. What could happen if Russell does actually play? Also, who should be most responsible for Russell Wilson's rise or fall this season? Beforehand, Beyonce and DJ Jones have something in common! Mt. Polumbus speaks about Russell Wilson's antics and how Troy Renck is now in the middle of this! Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Tyler, DMac and Zach discussing the Cowboys Vs Broncos preseason game from Saturday. The defense continued to shine but the offense finally came alive in real game action. The guys also showed major love to Baron Browning for his amazing game. Cecil Lammey joins The Drive from Broncos Practice and gives a rundown of how the day went today. Cecil also details the energy of the team after Saturday’s game. Also, the Denver Broncos sign a new ILB and the guy’s breakdown why he’s so important and what his role will be. Tyler talks about how this increases the LB room overall. Russell Wilson had quite the day for someone who didn’t play and the guys tell you why. Also, how sustainable is the Russell Wilson lifestyle?
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day come together to talk about the Cowboys Vs Broncos preseason game. Tyler continues his breakdown from Hour 1 on the Broncos new ILB and how he’s already fitting in around the Denver area. The Offensive Line is still a topic of competition and Tyler wonders who may be in the most trouble. ESPN’s Senior NFL Analyst Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam discusses the highlights of the weekend and what all he saw. Adam also spoke about how Russell Wilson’s contract situation is not impinging upon the Lamar Jackson’s situation. Adam predicts what will be the biggest headline of the week in the NFL. . At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Thunderstorms and Flooding leads to Russell Wilson saving the day! The guys call on Russell Wilson to save them from the torrential rains that came through Denver earlier today.
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Hour 3 kicks off with Russell Wilson being ranked 69 spots below last year's ranking in the annual top 100 players from the 2021 season. The guys react to his rating and they wonder was it truly deserved? Also, Justin Simmons took a dip as well. Billy Turner should be ready to go by Week 1 of the regular season but how close is he really? Also, Randy Gregory is happy to be back on the field! The Drive stops in Seattle, WA to check in on Pete Carroll, Geno Smith, and the all-important Drew Lock! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike discusses the Cowboys vs Broncos game and how certain players stepped up big. Mike also talks about just how important of a loss Jonas Griffith is and will be. Brandon Johnson running with the #1 Offense today? Will the Offensive line carry 9 or 10 going into the season? Who has the most to lose right now? Mike answers all of this and more!
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Hour 4 of The Drive lands the plane by discussing the O-Line and the motivating factors behind why they were so behind in game 1. Is the WR room the strongest of all other positions right now? Also how was Coach Hackett’s postgame speech? Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase talks about how the O-Line needs to be better for the Broncos going forward. Mase also talks about the Broncos receiving corp right now and how they’re busting out the seam. Also, Tyler and Mase wonder who gets more shine going into the season, the CB’s or the WR’s? Mase goes over the Broncos best moments and food options from Saturday. Mt. Polumbus speaks about certain players producing due to the new system they’re in. Tyler closes the show with Game Balls!
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Hour 1 of The Drive comes in with some heat as Tyler has quite the story. Let’s just say, golf may not be Tyler’s sport long term. The conversation transitions into who believes Russell Wilson needs a contract now! Big O says no but Tyler and DMac wonder how long is too long when it comes to waiting. Denver Broncos GM George Paton joined Schlereth and Evans earlier today and they react to his comments on Russell’s contract situation. Also, Brady Quinn spoke his piece on what the Broncos should do with Russell Wilson this preseason and Tyler brought about an interesting concept from Brady’s statement. George Paton spoke about the ownership and the guys discuss the chain of command within the Broncos right now.
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Hour 2 of The Drive goes into why Coach Hackett has become the Broncos guy and how his ascension is what gives the Broncos hope for the future. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase recaps the 2022 Broncos Training Camp and highlights the highs and lows. Mase also recaps how Day 14 vs the Cowboys helped the Broncos to finally dial in. Mase and the guys grade the Broncos Training Camp to close out the first portion of Training Camp. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! The Calf Challenge is underway and Tyler and Mase go calf to calf on twitter! You can find them @Tyler_Polumbus and @MaseDenver . Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive to discuss his take on the 2022 Broncos Training Camp. Mike also breaks down what to expect for the Broncos preseason over the next few weeks.
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Hour 3 and Football at Four come together to discuss the Austin Powers connection with Coach Hackett! Is Austin Powers responsible for Coach Hackett’s success? Tyler and DMac discuss the depth chart for tomorrow’s game. Another changing of the guards happened with the Broncos today and DMac helps make sense of the new man in charge. Tyler then lays out why it’s important to stick to the traditional stadium. Denver has a unique element and Tyler says they shouldn’t desire to lose it for the sake of entertainment.
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Hour 4 continues with the Stadium Conversation as Tyler and DMac discuss how the Bills new stadium doesn't set the precedence for what new stadiums will be going forward. The guys also get into why ticket prices seem to vary depending on where and how you buy it! Will a new stadium change the cost or will things just stay the same but in a new package? Tyler does his Pedal with Polumbus giveaway and it was amazing! Mt. Polumbus speaks about the Broncos preseason and why you should care to watch! The results are in for The Calf Challenge from Hour 2 and it was a very close race. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive fires in after Russell Wilson’s presser and immediately discuss how Day 14 of Training Camp went vs the Dallas Cowboys. There were lots of fights today and Tyler was not surprised because fresh blood makes a difference. The Broncos have a new President and it’s not John Elway or Peyton Manning. Who Is the new guy in charge, the guys let you know! Also, Mike Evans continues to stir up drama. The guys talk about today being the final open day of Training Camp for fans. What has this experience meant for fans? Also, Tyler tells you what he saw that most didn't pick up on and it's pretty eye opening!
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Hour 2 of The Drive and Big Story of the Day discuss Day 14 of Training Camp and how the Denver Broncos came to play today vs the Dallas Cowboys! The stars were out today at practice and it was on full notice today! Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to give his analyzation of Day 14 of Training Camp! Mase and Tyler wonder what led to the hire of the new President outside of the Bronco family. Mase talks about the fights from practice and he lays out why he was surprised that there were so many! Dak Prescott vs Russell Wilson, what were the takeaways from that QB battle today? NBC Sports Senior Football Analyst Peter King joins The Drive. He was able to come to Denver for this amazing Training Camp practice and he tells everyone what he saw! Also, Peter discusses the future of Russell Wilson and his potential new contract. Peter closes out the hour by explaining the ceiling of the Broncos.
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Hour 3 of The Drive comes in hot with Football at Four. Tyler has some inside info as to what the Russell Wilson contract extension situation is and how long might it take to happen. DMac also speaks up about what he feels happened with the new President of the Denver Broncos being installed so quickly. Randy Gregory was in the middle of things today and the guys discuss his presence at practice and why it was vital! DMac kills you with truth about Russell Wilson and the Offense stepping up. Tyler and DMac continue their debate on whether preseason should be exchanged for joint practices.
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Hour 4 of The Drive opens up with our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck giving his take on what happened at Training Camp. Troy talks about how their was such a difference between the two sides of the ball. Also, what would today have looked like if it were a real game? Troy answers that and more! Tyler and DMac continue to flush out this misinformation that's floating around the station. Dan Campbell adds his two cents in as well! Mt. Polumbus speaks with Dallas Cowboys team analyst Isaiah Stanback. Isaiah makes sense of what happened at practice today. Isaiah explains why the Cowboys appeared a step slow today. Also, Tyler and Isaiah crossed paths before their Seattle days together. How did that turn out? Tyler hands out game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Tyler and DMac breaking down what the Ownership Group Press Conference was like today. What were the main takeaways? Also, the Peyton vs John conversation came up again today! Tyler and DMac go into what they believe the new ownership group thinks of the President role right now. Is Peyton their guy or should they look elsewhere? The wealth of power was explained by Mike Klis via twitter and it sparks a very deep conversation about who’s in control and how the hierarchy will be affected long term.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day opens with Tyler and DMac recapping a day to remember with the Broncos New Owners getting their official press conference today. Tyler and DMac discuss how the potential new stadium could affect the Denver economy. With Greg being the point man for this group, how much of this will be business vs sports? Can this ownership group take their lack of sports knowledge and still propel the Broncos to where they used to be? At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Russell Wilson looks to get paid and the guys wonder just how long will it be before he gets paid! Did Greg Penner tip his hand today with all of the V.I.P’s in the building?
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Hour 3 and Football at Four come together to help everyone see just how much the Broncos needed a new owner all along! Also, is Coach Hackett and the Broncos truly ready for tomorrow with the Cowboys? 6 Quick Questions come at you with deep questions about the new Broncos regime! Mike Salk from Seattle 710 ESPN joins The Drive to discuss the new and improved Drew Lock! It doesn’t take long for Tyler and Mike to go toe to toe about Russell Wilson and why exactly did he leave Seattle. Tyler and DMac can’t believe that Seattle did what they did to get Russ out of town. Denverfan.com’s James Merilatt joins The Drive to discuss his thoughts on ownership today. James was pleased with how today went down but he wonders did it have a Pat Bowlen feel to it? Also, James answers all of the conspiracy theories about the new ownership group.
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Hour 4 of The Drive brings it home with a recap of the Denver Broncos New Ownership Press Conference that took place today at the UC Health Training Facility. Tyler and DMac wonder exactly what did Greg Penner mean with a particular response from earlier today. Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss the Denver Broncos Ownership. Mase had a few tidbits from the meeting that were true behind the scenes information. Also, what was the interaction with the Broncos Ownership like today? Mt. Polumbus speaks about whether preseason should be exiled or not. Also, Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with Day 12 of Training camp from the UC Health Training Camp Facility. Tyler and DMac come out swinging about what they saw from the Offense as DMac saw something totally different than everyone else. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive to discuss the New Owners of the Denver Broncos Rob Walton,Family and Friends. What all took place in Minneapolis today? Mike takes us through the process and what tomorrow will look like. Mike also gives insight as to how the Kroenke’s feel about the Broncos new owner. Tyler and DMac continue to show love to the Walton/Penner Group as they go over what happened today at the press conference in Minneapolis today. Josh Johnson and Brandon Stokley had quite the moment today and the guys react to how this moment reminds them of another moment that took place a few years ago.
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day leads in with Day 12 of Training Camp and the transition of the Walton/Penner Group making the Denver Broncos the talk of the nation today. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to discuss the new ownership group taking over. The majority of his time was spent arguing with Tyler and DMac about Day 12 of Training Camp and how things REALLY went today. DMac leans into the Offense doing well today and Tyler and Mase disagree wholeheartedly! Tyler and Mase go in on the Offensive Line and talk about them needing to be better. Roquan Smith is asking for a trade from the Chicago Bears so should the Broncos shop around for him?
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Hour 3 of The Drive leads in with Football at Four as the Rob Walton led group embraces the Broncos. Tyler and DMac debate whether the Broncos have been working alongside the Walton Group all along to succeed the Bowlen family. Stan Kroenke speaks about the transition today and Tyler wonders could that lead to some business deals getting done with the Kroenke/Walton Groups in Denver. Hot Take Tuesday comes at you with a question about do the Broncos owners know football? Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to set the scene from Minneapolis earlier today. How did the ownership transition play out and who all was involved today? Also, Troy mentions the business mindset of the Walton/Penner Group. Troy talks about the expectations for the new ownership group now that they’ve crossed over the threshold.
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Hour 4 starts off with The Drive showing immense gratitude to how the ownership transition went down today. Tyler emphasizes that results will matter more so now than it ever has in the past! Russell Wilson is a different type of QB and Tyler questions whether his unorthodox style helps or hurts the Offense. Also, Tyler stays on the Offensive Line for not being as solid as they should be right now. Mt. Polumbus speaks about what would be the story if Hard Knocks were covering the Broncos this year. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive gets started with Tyler and DMac detailing what they saw in Day 11 of Training Camp for the Denver Broncos. Ronald Darby got hurt on the last play of practice and DMac talks about what may have happened and what could be the long term effect of this moment. Also, Tyler gives his daily breakdown of how the Offense is progressing but are they truly on par for where they should be? ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive to discuss the Broncos Ownership transition and how it will play out tomorrow. Also, how’s the potential Lamar Jackson deal coming along? Are the Bowlen’s happy to sell? Adam Schefter answers it all! Also Brandon McManus joins Stokley and Zach and the guys react to some of his comments that were quite revealing!
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Hour 2 of The Drive and the Big Story of the Day is starting CB Ronald Darby going down in practice. Tyler and DMac wonder how serious it is and how it could impact the Broncos if it’s bigger than what most people know. The guys joke with Russ and the Broncos over his “Let’s Ride” slogan. Also, Tyler takes everyone on a ride as to why this Cowboys game week will feel so different compared to other game weeks. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! KJ Hamler just became the Broncos funniest player with his interaction with Brandon Marshall on Saturday. The guys wonder did Brandon hit KJ with mind tricks!
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Hour 3 and Football at Four come together to discuss Russ for MVP? One well known journalist sure thinks Russ is about to take off! The guys think it’s possible but will the ceiling for the Broncos be too high with the way the team is currently constructed? The guys talk about Coach Hackett not having a Mile High Walkthrough at Mile High Stadium on Friday. Did he go against the Broncos tradition? The guys breakdown the state of the Broncos and how today's set up for a what’s to come soon. The question becomes, what happens when the Broncos don’t get it all going early this season?
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Hour 4 of The Drive kicks off with Tyler and DMac recapping Day 11 of Broncos Camp! They also discuss Russell Wilson and "Let's Ride" as his slogan has truly picked up steam coast to coast! Denverfan.com's Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase recaps what he saw today at Broncos Camp and how certain players are stepping up to the plate. Mase also gives insight into why the Defense continues to have so much success vs this Offense. One very important player had a subpar day, who was it? Mase and Tyler let you know! Mt. Polumbus speaks about what type of owner should the next ownership group look to be. Also, DMac gets everyone set for a big day tomorrow and this time it doesn't include ownership talk. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive absolutely destroys Day 9 of Training Camp at the UC Health Training Facility for not giving 100%. The guys wonder what is this new method Coach Hackett is trying if there’s not going to be full effort? Tyler brings some insight as to how some Broncos Brass feels about this new system. Quinn Meinerz is slimming down and the guys wonder how exactly will that help him win the RG job. DMac tells a story about his walk to the facility today and Colten from Valley CC joins The Drive to bring the story full circle. #MaseFitFriday was on fire today at Training Camp and the guys show gratitude to an awesome day for Denver’s Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day comes together to discuss hugs and why Coach Hackett has embraced the mindset he has. Russell Wilson has created a post-practice world that has made training camp worth the grind and the gents show some love to what he’s done for the culture of the Broncos. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive to recap Day 9 of Broncos Training Camp at the UC Health Training Facility. Mase gives his major takeaways and what made today such a drag. Tyler and Mase discuss why today was even considered a practice. Mase also recaps #MaseFitFriday and was truly amazed by the support and turnout today. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike talks about Demaryius Thomas and how the new discoveries have led to shining a better light on his life. Also, Mike gets everyone set for Broncos TC Day 10 kicks off on Saturday morning at 10am MDT.
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Hour 3 meets Football at Four with the Broncos having the 4th best O-Line in the league? Tyler and DMac breakdown what this journalist could be seeing that made him feel this way. Also, is Javonte Williams a top 5 RB right now? Tyler’s response may surprise you! No Offense Friday is all about what makes Russell Wilson “the guy.” Also, what is Russell Wilson’s value right now? Tyler lays out what restrictions he’d put on Russell Wilson if he were a part of the Denver Broncos brass. DMac wonders what’s too much when it comes to how many restrictions you put on Russ as he transitions to Denver.
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Hour 4 of the Drive looks to land the plane for the week expressing that Broncos just did not give their best today at their Jog-thru practice for Day 9 of Training Camp. Tyler breaks down the essence of how less hits in training camp leads to more injuries early in the season. Is Coach Hackett actually coaching to his talent? What should be the ultimate expectations when it comes to how Coach Hackett will do this season while implementing his new system? Mt. Polumbus speaks about whether this season really matters or not. Tyler hands out Game Balls to end the week on Denver’s Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts off with a recap of Day 8 of Training Camp at the UC Health Training Facility. The final 2-Minute Drill by the Broncos Offense stole the show today! Tyler and DMac breakdown what they saw during that session. Tyler speaks his piece on why the Offense may have been less than impressive today. Also, who was really calling the plays today for the 2-Minute Drill? Did Russ do enough today to increase your belief in the Broncos? DMac has quite the story about his bike today! Tyler tells a story about Dalton Risner and how today’s style of practice is night and day compared to the past. Do the guys have it better today? The Drive discusses it!
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Hour 2 of The Drive meets the Big Story of the Day at Day 8 of Broncos Training Camp from the UC Health Training Facility. Tyler and DMac give you a play by play of how the 2-Minute Drill played out today. Tyler takes everyone into the player’s minds during moments like today. Tyler and DMac also go into a discussion about more or less reps for none hard hitting days! Mark Schlereth further explains Coach Hackett’s philosophy. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Tyler gives everyone his wildcard for the Denver Broncos that could make or break this entire season!
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Hour 3 and Football at Four comes together to discuss the reality of the famous 2-Minute Drill! Tyler and DMac discuss what happens if Jonas Griffith gets the interception instead of the Offense scoring on that drive! DMac kills you with truth about something that most didn’t recognize from Day 8 at Training Camp. Former NFL QB Brock Huard joins The Drive to discuss Russell Wilson’s day and the days leading up to this day. Brock helps everyone to see why it’s important for Russ to have his “when things breakdown” mode activated. Brock wonders how effective the 7-on-7 strategy will be. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss what he thinks about Hackett’s potentially successful 7-on-7 strategy. Troy also talks about how much should you “go for it” during 2-Minute Drills.
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Hour 4 of The Drive makes sense of how the 2-Minute Drill couldn’t be more oversold than it was today. Also, the guys give an update on the new guys. Denverfan.com’s Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase breaks down why everyone needs to come back down to earth about today. Also, Mase reminds everyone that things won’t click right away so let’s be patient. Mase takes us through “Mase’s Notes” about all things Broncos from the Day 8 of Training Camp. Mt. Polumbus speaks about Jerry Jeudy and the big shoes he has to fill right now. Tyler talks about the number of no pad days the Broncos have potentially being a benefit. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with Stoke and Zach taking shots at each other. Tyler and DMac crack up! They transition into the conversation about the vibe at practice today after the Tim Patrick injury. Who's stepping up and who's sitting back right now? Who will seize this opportunity at WR? Tyler and DMac discuss the power of what a practice like today can do for the players mentally and physically. Breaking News for the Broncos comes forth and it opens the door for something the Broncos have been longing for all off-season!
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Hour 2 of The Drive starts off with a recap of Day 7 of Training Camp. Who stole the show and who stayed the course! Denverfan.com's Senior Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase goes out of his way to help people remember that their was a special 1 year anniversary soundbite that happened with the former Broncos regime. Also, Mase details how this slow day was exactly what the Broncos needed. Where should the Broncos go at WR now? Mase gives some insight as to what may happen. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Calvin Anderson may be the smartest player on the Broncos right now and the guys wonder will that translate into a starting job!
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Hour 3 of The Drive starts off with a crazy comparison between Tyler and another former Bronco. Even though DMac stirs the pot, Tyler sets the record straight. Tyler keeps the heat going by questioning the Broncos decision to go back to no pads a day later come Friday. Tyler wonders who's benefiting from this? Also, 6 quick questions helps to sum up the week for Broncos Training Camp and also brings about an interesting scenario the Broncos face going forward. Orlando "Big O" Franklin steps in for Tyler as Denverfan.com Analyst James Merilatt joins The Drive. James and Big O agree that slow practices aren't helping as much as a real practice would. Also, DMac goes on a rant about why the Rockies need to be sold immediately and James has quite the response!
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Hour 4 of The Drive recaps Day 7 of Training Camp while getting you set for Day 8! Orlando " Big O" Franklin joins The Drive in place of Tyler to breakdown why this O-Line continues to be in shambles right now. Will the Offense be able to soar soon? Also, what has Russell Wilson meant to the Broncos so far? Should Russell Wilson look to change his demeanor with Tim Patrick out for the season? Mt. Polumbus (Franklin) speaks about which position group needs more attention for the sake of the Offense: WR or RB's? DMac hands out Game Balls to close the show on Denver's Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with the unfortunate news of Tim Patrick going down with an apparent knee injury at practice today! The guys tell what they saw and how this could affect the team if anything more grows of this. The reactions from Dove Valley come in from coaches and players today. The guys react! Also, another player was spotted with an apparent knee injury today. The guys discuss who could be the replacement if Tim is out for a significant amount of time. Mike Evans reiterates his point today about Russell’s contract and The Drive tries to make sense of his unbelievable logic!
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day comes at the expense of the Denver Broncos. Mike Klis reported that Tim Patrick has officially torn his ACL and will be out for the season. The guys give their initial reactions to the news. Tyler talks about the mentality of a team after a big injury like this. Then the news comes out that Broncos RB Damarea Crockett also has a torn ACL. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive to recap the breaking news and breaks down what’s next for the Denver Broncos. At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Tyler and DMac take everyone inside the thoughts and minds of the team after a day like today.
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Hour 3
Hour 3 and Football at Four comes together to discuss the horrendous news about WR Tim Patrick tearing his ACL at practice today. Also, where do the Broncos go from here? Does Jerry Jeudy have any more excuses? Peyton Manning is expanding the franchise and the guy he’s bringing in will shock you! Tyler lays down the law on Bradley Chubb for his effort today during the 2-minute drill. DMac wonders was it something deeper than what was seen on the field. The Backstreet Boys come to Denver tonight and it’s unbelievable the reaction we get from the guys around the station. Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. He shares his thoughts on Tim Patrick today and what the future looks like for the Broncos Offense. What’s going on with the RB room right now? Troy has some serious thoughts about it!
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Hour 4 of The Drive is joined the Backstreet Boys enthusiast singing their praises! Denverfan.com's Senior Denver Broncos Writer Andrew Mason joins The Drive. Mase discusses how the play happened that took out Tim Patrick today. Mase and Tyler get into why Russ looks less elusive than in year's past. Also, what's going with Bradley Chubb? Mase answers it all and more! Mt. Polumbus speaks about who he'd date, marry, or divorce. Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show on Denver's Sports Station 104.3 The Fan!
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Hour 1 of The Drive comes in with DMac doing the most unbelievable thing at Training Camp today and let’s just say, things got a little too interesting! Tyler and DMac recap Day 4 and Day 5 of Training Camp from the UC Health Training Facility at Dove Valley. The Offense has been in a lull and the defense continues to shine. The guys discuss why Bronocs Country doesn’t need to panic! Also, Russ had a moment in practice that turned things around and the guys were proud of his leadership today. K.J. Hamler had one of the most heartfelt press conferences in Broncos history and the guys meet him halfway by expressing their stories of belief from over the years. Mike Evans and the waiting to pay Russell Wilson conversation has The Drive in a frenzy! Would Russ wait on a deal or take a franchise tag knowing he could get a deal on the open market?
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Hour 2 and the Big Story of the Day leads us to Empower Field as Kenny Chesney and Peyton Manning apparently were best friends!!! Denverfan.com’s Senior Denver Broncos Writer, Andrew Mason joins The Drive! Mase talks about how the offense plateaued today while the defense stepped up and what that means for the rest of the week! Mase wonders what happens to the team if the Offense doesn’t respond on Tuesday! Tyler and Mase discuss certain players that are farther down on the depth chart that are making a huge impact right now! At 3:30pm every day, the Water Cooler comes right at you with the 3 “hey did you hear about” stories of the day! Tyler and DMac take a few minutes to preview and get you set for Day 6 of Training Camp. They also honor the late great Bill Russell and what his impact on sports and life has meant and will mean.
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Hour 3 and Football at Four meet to discuss the ineptitude of the Broncos Offense right now. The defense won the day but when will the offense take that next step mentally? ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins The Drive. Adam details the Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray, and Lamar Jackson situation. Adam also talks about the Russell Wilson contract and the dominos that come with that. Kevin Kissner, aka Chicken Fingers, joins The Drive to discuss the Kissner vs McManus feud. Kevin and Brandon were able to talk things out today and now Kevin is ALL IN!! Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gets into the nitty gritty of why the Offense is suffering right now for the Broncos. Also, Mike tells everyone what he thinks of the 7-on-7 system that’s no longer in place. Mike says keep your eye on the Offense to see how they will bounce back.
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Hour 4 of The Drive is all about Russell Wilson being the leader the Broncos have needed for so long! Also, Tyler gives his observations from Day 5 of Training Camp! With the Offense being under fire today, Coach Hackett was not happy and it showed in his press conference! Was it a good thing or a bad thing? Mt. Polumbus speaks about Training Camp fights as the Broncos will be in full pads tomorrow. DMac continues to explain his story while throwing Kenny Chesney under the bus! Tyler hands out Game Balls to close the show!
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