The Drive

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will continue to break down the Broncos 2026 schedule with the leaked schedules that are being released today. We go week by week and pick the winners between the Broncos and their opponents. How difficult will the first 6 weeks be for the Broncos? Who will be the starting quarterback for the Raiders when they travel to Denver? Are the Dolphins and Cardinals "must-win" games for the Broncos? What will the Broncos final record be? Will the Broncos be able to repeat their success from last year and win the division again? How many games should the Broncos have in primetime on national television? We break down the Avalanche's historic comeback in last night's game to close out the Wild in 5 games. What were the biggest moments for Zach and Will? We wrap up the show reacting to the NHL's Western Conference Final schedule for the Avalanche, and John Davis and Chad Andrus join the show to share their thoughts on the Avs huge win last night. 

Hour 3

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish their conversation on the Broncos' schedule in 2026. Are the Broncos in for regression after going 14-3 last year? We pivot back to the Avalanche as they came from behind to close out the Wild in Game 5 last night. After the Avs showed off their depth in last night's win, the guys debate if this is the deepest Avs team we have seen in the Nathan MacKinnon era. The guys give Chris MacFarland his credit for the in-season trades he made, which are showing up huge in the playoffs. We hear from Jared Bednar on what his message was to the locker room to come back after a shaky first period. Today's "Three Count" includes the Rockies also coming back from down 3 to win yesterday behind Mickey Moniak's impressive performance, James Harden and the Cavs coming back from down 9 to win in Detroit, and Zach's parenting conundrum with his son cussing at the age of 7. Who should we be rooting for in the Ducks and Golden Knights series to be the opponent for the Avalanche in the Western Conference Final? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the unbelievable comeback from the Avalanche in last night's series-clinching Game 5. How were the guys feeling in the first two periods vs how they were feeling during the last 4 minutes and overtime? Zach and Will continue to break down the Avalanche's thrilling win in overtime last night to move on to the Western Conference Finals. How special was Nathan MacKinnon's game-tying goal with under two minutes left? Will finally admits that the Avalanche won the Mikko Rantanen trade with how well Marty Necas has performed in the playoffs. We react to a few Broncos games sprinkled throughout their schedule being leaked online. What do the guys make of the tough start to the schedule? Is the NFL spreading itself out too much with all the games on Wednesdays and Fridays? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Avalanche and Wild as they get set for Game 5 in Ball Arena. Will the Avs close out a series with a win at home for the first time in 18 years? Zach shares the disappointing recent history for the Avalanche in Game 5's at home. DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show live from Ball Arena to discuss the guy's confidence level in the Avalanche tonight, who will be the goaltender for the Avs tonight, and much more. We have an update on who will be in net for the Avs tonight and if Lehkonen and Malinski will be available for the game. We hear from Jared Bednar on what the Avs need to focus on to finish the series tonight. We wrap up the show withe the guys sharing their predictions for the game and their keys to victory for the Avs. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and James preview the Avalanche and Wild Game 5 tonight in Ball Arena. Zach shares the disappointing recent history for the Avalanche in Game 5's at home. Does this show the Avs lack a killer instinct? We react to Colorado's first game of the season being on national television against Georgia Tech. Are the guys surprised CU has a standalone nationally televised game after losing so much attention after a 3-9 season last year? Why have we only found out about one of the Broncos' games this season? Who would the guys choose to be the Broncos' second opponent of the season after playing the Chiefs in Kansas City in week 1? Zach shares the pattern of Sean Payton's team starting slow the past three seasons since he took over in Denver. Zach also shares the NFL history and why it is so important for the Broncos to win a Super Bowl in the next two seasons. Will Sean Payton sign a contract extension with the Broncos after this season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Broncos and what we know about their schedule so far. We take a quick detour in the conversation to discuss the Nuggets not conducting a full search for the coaching and front office openings last year, and how poor their practice facility is. We return to discussing the Broncos and the pattern of the team's slow starts the past three seasons under Sean Payton. Zach shares the NFL history of how important it is for Sean Payton to win a Super Bowl in the next two seasons. Today's "Three Count" features the Vikings being interested in Broncos assistant general manager Reed Burckhardt for their general manager vacancy, the Rockies getting a close-up look at Paul Skeens after he struck out 10 batters in yesterday's game, and Dylan Harper going off in the Western Conference Semifinals for the Spurs as a rookie. Does Sean Payton have a new "pet cat" in Caleb Lohner after he popped out at Broncos rookie minicamp last week? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and James cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what they were doing 18 years ago as the Avalanche look to close out a series with a win at home for the first time in 18 years. Zach and James preview tonight's Game 5 between the Avalanche and Wild. Will MacKenzie Blackwood start in goal again for the second straight game? Is Scott Wedgewood getting the short end of the stick by getting replaced after one bad game? Will the Avs make it out of the second round for the third time in the last 25 years? Zach shares the disappointing recent history for the Avalanche in Game 5's at home. We react to Colorado's first game of the season being on national television against Georgia Tech. Will CU return to their 2024 form or will the program continue to spiral? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and James finish their conversation on the Nuggets and if they will fully buy into spending money during the second half of Jokic's prime. We pivot to the Avalanche after they took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Wild last night. Would a second Stanley Cup secure Jared Bednar as a top-two coach in Denver sports history? Is it fair to call Bednar's tenure a disappointment so far? We discuss who the Avalanche could potentially play in the Stanley Cup final and break down the Hurricanes and Canadiens playstyle. The guys debate if George Paton will outlast Sean Payton in the Broncos organization after Paton signed a 5-year contract extension last week. Will Sean Payton sign a second contract with the Broncos? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss what we learned in Denver sports today. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and James break down the Avalanche's 5-2 win in Minnesota last night to take a 3-1 series lead over the Wild. Can anyone beat the Avalanche if they are playing their best hockey? Does it matter who is in net for the Avalanche moving forward? We react to the news of the day in the Broncos opening up the season with Monday Night Football on the road in Kansas City. Are the Broncos getting a raw deal by having to travel in week 1 after winning the AFC West? Dante shares the early betting odds for the game, and we debate if it is an appropriate spread. Which quarterback is most likely not to be ready for training camp between Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes? Zach voices his concerns with the Nuggets' two best players on the team being their two worst defenders. How can the Nuggets surround Jokic and Murray with plus defenders? The guys entertain a potential trade between the Nuggets and Cavs, which would bring Evan Mobley to Denver. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their huge win in Game 4 last night. Can anyone beat the Avalanche if they are playing their best hockey? What went into Jared Bednar's decision to start MacKenzie Blackwood, and who will he start in Game 5? What did the guys make of Josh Manson's double minor when punching with the end of the stick in his hand? Is Manson a dirty player? Did the Avs need an "enforcer"? Will the Avs close out their first playoff series at home for the first time in 18 years? Today's "Three Count" includes new Broncos TE Justin Joly being listed by ESPN as a non-first round pick that will make an impact in their rookie season and Avs' general manager Chris MacFarland being named a finalist for the NHL's General Manager of the Year Award. The guys debate if George Paton will outlast Sean Payton in the Broncos organization after Paton signed a 5-year contract extension last week. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and James cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys discuss Nikola Jokic's standing in NBA history and if he will be considered on the same level as Dirk Nowitzki with only one championship or Giannis Antetokounmpo with multiple MVPs. Zach and James dive into the Avalanche's 5-2 win in Minnesota last night to take a 3-1 series lead over the Wild. We react to the breaking news of the Broncos opening up the season with Monday Night Football on the road in Kansas City. Are the Broncos getting a raw deal by having to travel in week 1 after winning the AFC West? Is this the best-case scenario for the Broncos getting Patrick Mahomes in week 1 after a torn ACL ended his season last year? Zach voices his concerns with the Nuggets' two best players on the team being their two worst defenders. How can the Nuggets surround Jokic and Murray with plus defenders?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and James react to the breaking news of Broncos legend Craig Morton passing away over the weekend before taking a deep dive into tonight's pivotal Avalanche and Wild Game 4. How does the series change depending on which team wins tonight? Who will start at goaltender tonight for the Avs? Has Jared Bednar and the Avalanche created a goaltender controversy by pulling Scott Wedgewood during Saturday's game? Where did the Avalanche's offseason disappear in Game 3, and will Brock Nelson finally get going with a goal? We react to the breaking news of MacKenzie Blackwood starting in net tonight, as well as two key Avalanche players missing the game with injuries. We wrap up the show with the guys sharing how nervous they are for the Avs heading into Game 4 and sharing their predictions for the game. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and James debate if Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar made a mistake by muddying the waters by pulling Scott Wedgewood at goaltender during Game 3. We hear from Bednar on not announcing a starting goaltender in tonight's Game 4. How much is Wedgewood to blame for allowing 3 goals during his time in net? How many times can Bednar pull the lever of changing goalies, and can he go back to Wedgewood if Blackwood starts tonight and doesn't play well? The guys break down Josh Kroenke's season-ending press conference from last week and voice their dislikes from his comments. We hear from Josh Kroenke, calling himself the "Chief Culture Officer", and Zach points out the irony of Josh not being in the building on a day-to-day basis. We recap the Broncos' rookie minicamp and what Sean Payton had to say about the group they had at practice. We hear Sean Payton's update on Bo Nix's ankle and debate if Nix will be ready to roll for the Broncos' offseason program. What are the guy's level of concern with Nix's ankles moving forward?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James continue their conversation on the Nuggets and Josh Kroenke labeling himself as the "Chief Culture Officer". Did Kroenke not set the expectation of the Nuggets as a championship or bust team? We pivot to the Broncos and discuss Sean Payton's update on Bo Nix's ankle. Will Nix be ready to roll for the Broncos' offseason program? Is there reason to be concerned with Nix's ankles moving forward? Today's "Three Count" features a look around the NHL and NBA playoffs, both the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers getting swept in the second round of their playoff runs, and our reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results. We dive back into the Avalanche and their disappointing Game 3 loss on Saturday. Did the Avs let the Wild back in the series with their win? Do the Avalanche have the right leadership to refocus and have a better approach in Game 4? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and James cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys discuss the letdown from the Avalanche in Game 3. Have Jared Bednar and the Avalanche created a goaltender controversy by pulling Scott Wedgewood during the game? Zach and James continue their conversation on the Avalanche and their loss in Game 3. How much is Wedgewood to blame for allowing 3 goals during his time in net? Did the Avs get too high on themselves after starting 6-0 in the playoffs? We hear from Jared Bednar on pulling Wedgewood and not announcing who will be in goal tonight for the Avs. The guys break down Josh Kroenke's season-ending press conference from last week and voice their dislikes from his comments. We hear from Josh Kroenke, calling himself the "Chief Culture Officer", and Zach points out the irony of Josh not being in the building on a day-to-day basis. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets as their ownership, front office, and head coach spoke today. Will the Nuggets "run it back" with a very similar roster next season? What were the guy's biggest takeaways from Kroenke's press conference? Were there any comments from Josh Kroenke that frustrated Zach and Will? Has Kroenke shown that he is willing to spend money on the organization off the court? We hear from Josh Kroenke on "running it back, what success looks like for him with the team, and much more. We wrap up the show previewing tomorrow's Game 3 between the Avalanche and Wild. Who will the Wild turn to in net after playing two different goaltenders in Games 1 and 2? What are the keys to victory for the Avs to take a 3-0 series lead? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Will, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. We recap the funny moments from the morning show's trivia and try to beat their 2-2 performance from earlier today. We dive into the Avalanche as they look to put Minnesota in the grave by taking a 3-0 lead tomorrow. We look at the live betting odds for both the Avs and Hurricanes out east. Where will the Wild turn to for goaltending after playing two different goalies in the first two games? We react to the news of the day in George Paton signing a 5-year contract extension with the Broncos. How much credit does Paton deserve for the Broncos' recent success? We look back at all the draft picks he has nailed since coming to Denver. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets as their ownership, front office, and head coach spoke today. We hear from Josh Kroenke and his thoughts on Aaron Gordon's health. How concerning has Gordon's lack of availability been the past two seasons? How much will finances and ducking below the tax factor into the Nuggets' moves this offseason? What did the guys make of Kroenke saying everything is on the table besides trading Jokic? Will the Nuggets "run it back" for the 2026-2027 season? Has Kroenke shown that he is willing to spend money on the organization off the court? Today's "Three Count" features what the guys are looking for at the Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend and Pat McAfee hopping on the Avs bandwagon. Our 9News Broncos' insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss George Paton signing a contract extension with the Broncos, if Paton has more power today than he did a few years ago, and what he is looking for at rookie minicamp. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets' press conferences from ownership,  and Zach shares about field day at his son's school. Zach and Will continue to break down the Nuggets ownership, front office, and coach press conferences from today. What were the guy's biggest takeaways? Will the Nuggets "run it back" for the 2026-2027 season? Were there any comments from Josh Kroenke that frustrated Zach and Will? Has Kroenke shown that he is willing to spend money on the organization off the court? We pivot to the Avalanche, as they look to make team history by starting a playoff 7-0. If the Avs can win Game 3 this series, will they go on to sweep the Wild? Is there a reason for the Wild to be optimistic about the rest of the series, going forward? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Nuggets as their "brass" will all speak tomorrow at the end of the season press conferences. What are the guys looking to hear from Nuggets ownership, executives, and the head coach? How will finances impact the Nuggets' roster moves this offseason? Do the Nuggets have any other option besides trading Jamal Murray to reshape their roster? We discuss how defense is excelling in the NBA at the moment and how the Nuggets cannot build a winning team with their two best players being their worst defenders. We pivot to a debate over the top 10 players in NBA history and if Nikola Jokic deserves to be on the list. We wrap up the show recapping the Rockies' controversial grand slam in the bottom of the 8th to win 6-2 today over the Mets. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to Jared Bednar's comments on what he is liking in the Avalanche's power player this series. We also react to the Avalanche and Wild's incredible ratings from their Game 2. Has the Avs' power play been fixed since the Olympic break? We go in-depth into the Broncos' schedule and analyze their home and away opponents. With some high-profile opponents on the schedule, will we see lots of nationally televised games? Who is the most difficult in-division opponent? What are the most difficult Broncos' home games this season? How much more difficult is this season's schedule than last year's? How many of the Broncos' opponents are top-10 favorites to win the Super Bowl? We look back at the best runs in NHL playoff history and debate if the Avalanche will join the list as one of the most dominant teams on their way to a Stanley Cup.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish up their conversation on what the Broncos' most difficult road game this season is. We pivot to the Nuggets as their "brass" will all speak tomorrow at the end of the season press conferences. What are the guys looking to hear from Nuggets ownership, executives, and the head coach? Do the Nuggets still have an optimistic future, just three seasons after winning a championship? How will finances impact the Nuggets' roster moves this offseason? Do the Nuggets have any other option besides trading Jamal Murray to reshape their roster? Today's "Three Count" includes Michael Porter Jr. saying he felt like a hater when rooting for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gary Bettman claiming the NHL playoff model is working really well, and Russell Wilson weighing his options between the Jets or network television. NHL Network Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss if the Avalanche series is over after the Avs took games 1 and 2, the goaltender controversies for both teams in the series, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets as their executives will speak tomorrow. Are the Nuggets choosing to keep David Adelman over Jamal Murray? Will Nuggets' ownership be willing to go into the "repeater tax" this offseason? Zach and Will preview what we could hear from the Nuggets press conferences tomorrow. We look back at the best runs in NHL playoff history and debate if the Avalanche will join the list as one of the most dominant teams on their way to a Stanley Cup. We go in-depth into the Broncos' schedule and analyze their home and away opponents. What do the guys expect the Broncos' first game of the season to be? What is the most difficult Broncos' home game this season? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their win last night to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Wild. We look at Scott Wedgewood bouncing back after allowing 6 goals in Game 1. Is it fair for Jared Bednar to not name Wedgewood the Avs starter for the rest of the playoffs? The guys give Marty Necas his credit for an incredible start to the playoffs after struggling in last year's series against Dallas. We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the criticism of Necas in the past. Zach and Will look back on their worst takes in their media history. We hear from Gabe Landeskog and his thoughts after the Avs Game 2 win. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss the Avalanche and if they will cruise to a round 2 win as they did in round 1. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will break down the Avalanche's win in Game 2 last night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series over the Wild. What were the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? Have the Avs shown they can play any style of hockey and be the better team? What was the best goal of the night for the Avs? We give Nathan MacKinnon his credit after an outstanding performance in last night's game. Is MacKinnon playing the best hockey of his career? We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on MacKinnon and all he brings to the team. The guys debate whether trading Jamal Murray is the best way for the Nuggets to overhaul their roster this offseason. Will the Nuggets "run it back" with most of their same team from last season? We react to Nuggets legend Dan Issel's comments on the changes coming to the Nuggets this offseason. Was allowing Tim Connely to leave the organization the biggest mistake the Nuggets have made in a decade?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their win last night to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Wild. We look back at the history of when any NHL team takes a 2-0 lead, as well as the Wild's history when trailing 0-2. Is this series already over or do the Avs need to keep their foot on the gas? How big was Scott Wedgewood bouncing back after a tough Game 1? The guys give Marty Necas his credit after having an incredible playoff through the first 6 games. We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the criticism of Necas in the past. Today's "Three Count" features a preview of the Rockies and Mets game tonight as the Rockies have been on a losing skid, previewing tonight's playoff games in the NBA with Joel Embiid ruled out for Game 2, and EJ Warner accepting a rookie camp invite with the Broncos. We react to ESPN's rankings of every Big 12 team's offseason. Where did Colorado land on the rankings, and how do the guys feel about the Buffs heading into the 2026 season? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Is there a team in the NHL that can beat the Avs 4 out of 7 games? Will this be a historic playoff run with only 1 or 2 losses along the way to a championship? Zach and Will do a full breakdown of Game 2 in the Avs and Wild series. What were the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? Was last night Nathan MacKinnon's best playoff game of his career? How big was Scott Wedgewood bouncing back after a tough Game 1? The guys debate whether trading Jamal Murray is the best way for the Nuggets to overhaul their roster this offseason. Will the Nuggets "run it back" with most of their same team from last season? We react to Nuggets legend Dan Issel's comments on the changes coming to the Nuggets this offseason. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Avalanche and Wild Game 2 tonight. We hear from Jared Bednar and his comments on who will be in net tonight for the Avs. DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show live from Ball Arena to discuss the goaltender dynamic for the Avalanche, the health of Cale Makar and Josh Manson, and much more. What led to the Avs' defensive lapses in Game 1? Do the Wild look desperate by benching their goaltender from Game 1? Is this series over if the Avs win tonight and take a 2-0 lead in the series? How have the Avalanche bounced back after bad defensive performances this season? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing the final injury report for the Avs and Wild tonight and share their predictions for the game. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and James preview the Avalanche and Wild Game 2 tonight in Ball Arena. What style of game are we expecting from these teams tonight after a 15-goal game in Game 1? Is the series over if the Avs pull out a win tonight? We hear from Jared Bednar and his comments on who will be in net tonight and the health of some of his skaters. We react to Christian Braun's comments on being a vocal leader of the Nuggets and letting the team down. Are we surprised that Braun is claiming himself as a vocal leader of the team? Just how bad is Braun's contract in the NBA landscape as his extension kicks in next season? Do the Kronke's need to look into their medical and training staff to figure out all the injuries they faced this season? We go in-depth into Peyton Watson not playing in the playoffs this season and debate if he was justified in not risking further damage to his hamstring. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James continue their discussion on Nikola Jokic's leadership, or lack thereof. Zach calls his shot that Jamal Murray has played his last game as a Denver Nugget. Is Murray the only tradeable asset the Nuggets have that can bring talent back to the team? We hear from The Hoop Collective and their thoughts on the current state of the Nuggets. Will the Nuggets spend to keep Peyton Watson in Denver for the future? Today's "Three Count" includes the Rockies receiving a "B" on ESPN's grades of MLB teams this season compared to their expectations, the first step towards a 24-team playoff in college football and getting rid of conference championship games. What are the keys to victory for the Avalanche in tonight's Game 2? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and James cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate what would have to go wrong for the Avalanche to lose game 2 tonight. How will the Wild adjust after allowing 9 goals in Game 1? Zach and James debate if the series is over if the Avs take Game 2 tonight. Is this year's Avs team better than the 2022 championship team? We react to Christian Braun's comments on being a vocal leader of the Nuggets and letting the team down. Are we surprised that Braun is claiming himself as a vocal leader of the team? Is it time for Nikola Jokic to be the unquestioned leader of the Nuggets in all aspects? James argues that Jokic doesn't lead for the Nuggets like he did during the Olympics for his home country of Serbia. We compare Jokic to other all-time great players with first-round exits and how he needs to win another championship to be at the "big boys' table" in NBA history.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and James finish their conversation on Bo Nix posting a video of himself running at the Broncos practice facility. Who is Nix trying to convince of his health by posting this video? We pivot to the Nuggets and discuss the latest reporting regarding the Nuggets being open to re-constructing the roster. How do the guys feel about Aaron Gordon being a trade candidate for teams like the Lakers, Suns and more? What kind of returns would the Nuggets get for players like Gordon, Murray and Braun? Are the Nuggets making a mistake by bringing back Adelman for a second year and potentially wasting more of Jokic's prime? Is the Nuggets' ownership not maximizing their championship window by not being willing to spend on front office executives? We wrap up the show with Zach sharing about his experience at the Avalanche Game 1 last night with his family. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and James break down the Avalanche's thrilling 9-6 win over the Wild in game 1, last night. Zach shares about his experience at the game with his family. Are we in store for an Avs offensive explosion throughout this series? How historic was the Avs' offense in last night's game? Will Jared Bednar debate benching Scott Wedgewood for Game 2? Should the Avs have considered pulling Wedgewood in favor of Blackwood during Game 1? Why has Bednar been so non-committal to both Avs goaltending options? We hear from Bednar and his thoughts on Wedgewood's performance. The guys react to Bo Nix's recent Instagram post, which features a video of him running at the Brocnos practice facility. The guys speculate when this video was taken and debate if the video is misleading as many think this video is from months ago or even a year ago. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James finish their discussion on Bo Nix posting a video of himself running at the Broncos practice facility. Is Nix's video misleading as many think this video is from months ago or even a year ago? Who is Nix trying to convince with this video? We pivot to the Nuggets and discuss ESPN's Shams Charania's recent reporting on the Nuggets keeping David Adelman but being open to making moves with the roster outside of Nikola Jokic. Are the Nuggets making a mistake by bringing back Adelman for a second year and potentially wasting more of Jokic's prime? Today's "Three Count" features the Nuggets' ownership not maximizing their window after not being willing to spend on front office executives and coaches, Joel Embiid exercising some demons by beating Boston in game 7 to move on to the second round, and Skip Bayless joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take this Friday. We dive into the reports on Aaron Gordon being looked at as a trade candidate for teams like the Lakers, Suns, and more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and James cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the high-scoring first game between the Avalanche and Wild in the second round of the playoffs. Will the Avs debate benching Scott Wedgewood for Mackenzie Blackwood after allowing 6 goals in a win? Zach and James continue to break down the Avs and Wild, wild game 1. Who is to blame for the Avs allowing 6 goals in the game? Does Wedgewood deserve the benefit of the doubt to start game 2? How historic was the Avs' offense in last night's game with 4 different defensemen scoring 5 goals total? What did the guys make of Marty Necas's performance with three assists but no goals? The guys react to Bo Nix's recent Instagram post, which features a video of him running at the Brocnos practice facility. The guys speculate when this video was taken and what shape Nix is in now. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their discussion on the Nuggets after they went out in embarrassing fashion to the Timberwolves in the first round. How disappointing was Jamal Murray in this series after the best regular season of his career? We hear from Jamal Murray and his thoughts on Minnesota getting up to play Denver and them wanting it more than Denver. Is it best for the Nuggets and Jokic to stay together for Jokic's second half of his career? How big of a mistake was it for the Nuggets to let Tim Connely leave the Nuggets organization and go to Minnesota? We hear from David Adelman and his thoughts on a disappointing end to the season and how he handles the criticism. We wrap up the show sharing the possible start dates for the Avs in their second round series and reacting to Jokic's comments after being eliminated from the playoffs. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation with Mike Klis on Bo Nix and his ankle after a second surgery this offseason. Was Nix pushing his ankle too much by playing basketball and walking around the Masters? The guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Can we beat their 1-3 performance as they were undermanned without Stokley and Schlereth? We dive back into the Nuggets' early exit in the playoffs to the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Was this the biggest first-round playoff upset since the "We Believe Warriors"? How can the Nuggets re-construct this roster with bad contracts like Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets final game of the season as they got bounced in the first round to the Timberwolves. Did the Nuggets make a mistake by matchup up with the Wolves in the first round? Were they overconfident after a Game 1 win? Was Michael Malone the problem for the Nuggets? We break down David Adelman's performance in this series and question what he brings to the table. How has Christian Braun become such a shell of himself on the court? Are either of Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun's contracts tradeable? Today's "Three Count" includes an early preview of the Avalanche's second-round opponent in the Minnesota Wild as they beat Dallas in the first round last night. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the concern level for Bo Nix after another ankle surgery this offseason and much more.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how disappointing the end of the Nuggets season was and how we were misled about who this team was from a performance standpoint and a toughness standpoint. Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Nuggets' loss last night and highlight the moments that led to that result, the moments they knew the series was over, and more. We break down Jamal Murray's struggles in last night's game and most of the series after having his best regular season in his career. We hear from Jamal Murray and his thoughts on Minnesota getting up to play Denver and them wanting it more than Denver. What did the guys make of Nikola Jokic's performance in last night's game and this series? Has Jokic's defense gotten worse? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Bo Nix after his follow-up surgery on his ankle this offseason. Will Nix continue to deal with ankle problems throughout his career? We pivot to the Nuggets and preview their elimination game tonight against the Timberwolves. What adjustments are we expecting to see from Chris Finch and Minnesota tonight? Who do the guys trust from the Nuggets tonight besides Jokic and Murray? We answer who the X-factors are for the Nuggets and TWolves tonight. We hear from David Adelman and his thoughts on finding success in Game 5 and why he didn't bash his team after an 0-3 stretch in this series. We wrap up the show with our predictions for tonight's Nuggets game. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the expectations are for the Broncos' first two draft picks. What will Onyedim and Coleman's snap count be in their rookie seasons? How many sacks will Onyedim have? How many all-purpose yards will Coleman have? We preview tonight's huge Game 6 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. We react to the latest Timberwolves injury report, which has Ayo Dosunmo and Kyle Anderson listed as questionable. Will Minnesota be able to create enough offense to challenge the Nuggets? We react to the Rockies continuing to be competent and competitive as they beat NL Central leading Reds last night, 13-2. With the Rockies winning their 14th win of the season, we look back at how long it took them to get 14 wins last season. We react to the Athletic's article, which details every team's post-draft needs in the NFL. We hear from Mike Klis on Bo Nix's surgery and what his timeline will look like heading into OTA's.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get set to face off with the Timberwolves in an elimination game in Game 6. Will we see Aaron Gordon suit up for the Nuggets tonight? Is this version of Gordon a better option than Spencer Jones? Who is the X-Factor for the Nuggets tonight? Will we see Cam Johnson continue his success from Game 5? We pivot to the Broncos and hear from Mike Klis on Bo Nix's surgery and what his timeline will look like heading into OTA's. What will Nix miss if he is unable to participate during OTA's? Today's "Three Count" features the odd similarities of the Broncos final pick in the draft and Khalil Mack, local legend Calais Campbell signing a one-year contract with the Ravens at the age of 39, and previewing the Wild and Stars game 6 tonight. We hear from Jarde Bednar and his thoughts on the style of hockey played in the first round and how that will look moving forward in the playoffs. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the vibes as the Nuggets head into an elimination game. What adjustments are left for Minnesota to make? Zach and Phil continue their preview of the massive Game 6 tonight between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. Will the Nuggets' championship pedigree show tonight? Are we expecting Jokic to have an all-time performance with his back against the wall and facing elimination? We react to the Rockies continuing to be competent and competitive as they beat NL Central leading Reds last night, 13-2. With the Rockies winning their 14th win of the season, we look back at how long it took them to get 14 wins last season. We react to the Athletic's article, which details every team's post-draft needs in the NFL. What was the Broncos' need and will they be able to succeed in finding it? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix going in for another ankle surgery this offseason. What is the concern level for Nix after he went in for his 5th procedure on his ankle? Will this be a recurring issue for Nix during his time with the Broncos? Is it fair to label Nix as "injury prone"? How willing will the Broncos be to give Nix a mega contract extension after this season? Should the Broncos be interested in Aaron Rodgers if Nix is unable to start the season healthy? How impactful is it that Nix will likely miss OTA's? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Bo Nix's additional procedure on his ankle this offseason, if Nix had a setback during his ankle rehab, and if there is smoke with Aaron Rodgers joining the Broncos. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the news of Bo Nix going in for another procedure on his ankle after his previous ankle surgery this offseason. How concerned are the guys with Nix's history of ankle issues? Did Nix have a setback? Will this be something that pops up throughout Nix's time with the Broncos? How impactful is it that Nix will likely miss OTA's? How willing will the Broncos be to give Nix a mega contract extension after this season? We react to Justin Simmons calling it a career and retiring as a Bronco. Phil shares about his time as a teammate of Simmons and how he was a bright spot during a dark time in Broncos' history. Does Simmons deserve to be a Broncos Ring of Famer? We preview the Nuggets and Timberwolves game 6. What adjustments will Minnesota make to counter the Nuggets' blowout win in game 5? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix going in for another ankle surgery this offseason. What is the concern level for Nix after he went in for his 5th surgery on his ankle? Will this be a recurring issue for Nix during his time with the Broncos? Is it fair to label Nix as "injury prone"? Should the Broncos be interested in Aaron Rodgers if Nix is unable to start the season healthy? Today's "Three Count" includes Phil's answer on whether the Broncos should bring in Aaron Rodgers, a reaction to the Rockies losing to Cincinnati 7-2 yesterday, the NCAA expanding its tournament to 76 teams, and the Spurs moving on to the second round of the playoffs. We look into the Wild and Stars series as we get closer to knowing who the Avalanche will take on in the second round of the playoffs. We hear from Erik Johnson and his thoughts on the Avs' struggling power play. Did Scott Wedgewood get snubbed after not being announced as a Vezina Award finalist? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the news of Justin Simmons retiring from the NFL, and we relive how professional he was with the Broncos during a down period in the franchise's history. Zach and Phil dive into the news of Bo Nix going back under the knife after his ankle surgery earlier in the offseason. Did Nix have a setback from his surgery? Is it time to stop defending Nix's history of ankle issues and start being concerned? We break down the final Broncos draft picks from last weekend. Today discussing Miles Scott, Dallen Bentley, and Red Murdock. We react to Justin Simmons calling it a career and retiring as a Bronco. Phil shares about his time as a teammate of Simmons and how he was a bright spot during a dark time in Broncos' history. Does Simmons deserve to be a Broncos Ring of Famer?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets after their game 5 win over the Timberwolves last night. We give Spencer Jones his credit after stepping up in game 5 in the absence of Aaron Gordon. The guys also speak to Cam Johnson's performance, which featured a quick trigger when shooting, attacking the hoop, and assisting more than in any game in this series so far. We react to David Adelman's snippy responses in his post-game press conference from yesterday. Have the Nuggets waited too long to show their fight? We react to Nathan MacKinnon not being named as a finalist for the NHL's Ted Lindsay Award. Will this fuel MacKinnon even more to go out and win the Stanley Cup Finals? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss David Adelman's odd antics in the Nuggets' postgame press conference. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN's Mel Kiper's draft grade for the Broncos. How will the Broncos organize the running back room after selecting Jonah Coleman in the 4th round? Is there no longer room for Jaleel McLaughlin or Tyler Badie on the Broncos roster? We dive back into the Nuggets' game 5 win over the Timberwolves last night. How has Nuggets Nation gone from super confident to start the series to an eerie feeling in Ball Arena? What did the guys make of the odd gamesmanship from Jokic in the final seconds of the game? We discuss the Peyton Watson situation and if we expect to see him suit up for the Nuggets anytime soon. Would the organization "clear" Watson to add pressure on him to return to playing? Is Aaron Gordon's resiliency and eagerness to play through injury making Watson look even worse? We break down the Broncos 4th and 5th round picks, Kage Casey and Justin Joly. Should we expect anything from either Casey or Joly in their rookie seasons, or will they be developmental projects? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down two more Broncos draft picks from over the weekend. Today we take a deep dive into 4th and 5th round picks, Kage Casey and Justin Joly. How will Casey develop with the Broncos on the offensive line with all the depth they already have? Should we expect anything from either Casey or Joly in their rookie seasons? We pivot back to the Nuggets and discuss if we fully bought back into the Nuggets after winning game 5 or if last night was a result of Anthony Edwards being out with an injury. Are the Nuggets finally showing the heart and fight they needed in games 2-4? Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to the video of Garrett Bolles changing a random Denver civilian's tire on the highway, the Rockies starting a series against the NL Central leading Reds tonight, and an update on the NBA playoffs. We react to Nathan MacKinnon not being named as a finalist for the NHL's Ted Lindsay Award. Will this fuel MacKinnon even more to go out and win the Stanley Cup Finals?