The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what the Nuggets course of plan should be if they are an early exit in the playoffs again. Would Nuggets GM Calvin Booth be the guys to flip the roster over would they bring in a new GM? We have conflicting reports on if the Broncos are interested in Cooper Kupp or not. Is the Broncos plan to develop their young wide receivers? Unfortunately, the Lakers and Nuggets game tonight has lost its excitement as Lebron James and Luka Doncic will not be in the lineup for the Lakers. Should the Nuggets give Jokic the night off and let him rest? Will the Lakers deploy their defense of taking Jokic out of the game like they did in their last matchup? Who in Denver sports that doesn’t have a championship here, deserves one the most? Would a Garrett Bolles Super Bowl or Russell Westbrook championship change their legacies?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if Sean Payton will become the first coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different teams after Peyton Manning became the first quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the latest on the Broncos involvement in Cooper Kupp, if the Broncos are waiting till the draft to add a running back, and if the Broncos should give the 49ers a call about Christan McCaffery. Today’s “Three Count” includes shifts in the NBA and NHL MVP races to lean towards both Jokic and MacKinnon winning the awards, what we want to see in the Rockies new city connect jerseys, and CSU edging out Nevada and heading to the Mountain West semifinals tonight vs Utah State. If the Nuggets can’t make it out of the second round of the playoffs for a second straight year, should they take a page out of the Avs playbook and trade one of their marquee players?

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil revisit the Broncos free agency and question why the Broncos have not been connected to any running backs. Zach explains why he is changing his tune and open to the Broncos drafting a running back in the first round. With all the additions and departures for the Broncos in the off season, have they gotten definitively better? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss if we should be worried about the health of recent Broncos signings, Josh McDaniels tumultuous time in Denver, the Nuggets Western Conference Finals appearance in 2009 and much more. Who is to blame for the fracture between the Rockies and Nolan Arenado? Should the Nuggets rest Jokic tonight as they face off vs a depleted lakers team tonight. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Will the NBA and NHL MVP races be closer than many think?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the addition of Even Engram, what he brings to the Broncos offense and if the Broncos are ready to compete with the top of the AFC. Should the Broncos be the top team for Cooper Kupp after he said he prefers to be in the west? Will the Broncos “upward” trajectory be enough to convince Kupp to join the Broncos? Is Keenan Allen also an option for the Broncos? The Nuggets got embarrassed on national television again, this time to the Timberwolves. Do the Nuggets have a Timberwolves problem as they have lost 5 in a row to them? Should Michael Malone have thrown up the white flag earlier in the game and gave his starters more rest once the game got out of hand? Could we see something happen this weekend at Ball Arena that was unthinkable 6 months ago? Will Mikko Rantanen get booed when he returns to Denver in a Dallas Stars sweater?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if the Broncos are putting together enough firepower to compete for the AFC west title. How important will it be for the recent signings in Greenlaw, Hufanga and Engram to stay healthy all season? Why were the Broncos not in Rico Dowdle? Would the guys rather trade up for Ashton Jeanty or trade for Christian McCaffrey? Does Jeanty’s lack of experience at the power 4 level concern the guys? Today’s “Three Count” features the Buffs finishing tough in the Big 12 conference tournament and Rockies owner Dick Monfort wanting a salary cap in the MLB. Why hasn’t Coach Prime and Colorado agreed to a contract extension? Should Buffs fans be concerned that Prime isn’t happy in Boulder? How long with Deion continue to coach while his sons are no longer on the team?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil project what a realistic season looks like for recently signed Bronco, Evan Engram. What would it take for Engram to have the best tight season for a Bronco in recent history? With Cooper Kupp, Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper still on the open market, should the Broncos be interested in one of the three? Is there room in the Broncos offense for another veteran wide receiver or should the Broncos go all in on their young wide outs? What kind of reception will Mikko Rantanen get when he returns to Ball Arena in a Dallas Star sweater? Will Rantanen get booed? Will he get a video tribute? Are Zach and Phil ok with Rantanen’s plans to have dinner with his former teammates in Nathan MacKinnon and more? The Nuggets got punked by the Timberwolves for the 5th straight game against Minnesota, is this a matchup the Nuggets should be worried about in the playoffs? Where was Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if the Broncos are putting together enough firepower to compete for the AFC west title. Will the Chiefs take a step back after their blowout loss in the Super Bowl? Would the guys rather trade up for Ashton Jeanty or trade for Christian McCaffrey? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss if the Broncos are having their best-off season in years, what the hold up is with Coach Prime not signing an extension with Colorado, and much more. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Will Cooper Kupp make his decision tonight? What numbers are the new Broncos wearing in 2025?

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Evan Engram signing for the Broncos. What will Engram bring to the Broncos offense and Bo Nix in his second season? Does the signing of Engram allow the Broncos to choose the best player available in the NFL draft instead of trying to fill the need of TE? What running back options are still available to the Broncos? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Evan Engram circling back to sign with the Broncos after they decided to “over pay” him. With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, does it make sense for the Broncos to bring in Cooper Kupp? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today.

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the NBA MVP race. Will Jokic’s all around statistics outweigh SGA’s scoring and team wins?  We look at moves teams around the NFL have made in free agency, what former Broncos have been on the move? Are there any former Broncos that we should be worried about facing in 225? We saw history for the Avalanche last night, as Nathan MacKinnon notched his 1000th point in the NHL. The guys share all the reasons the Avs have been rolling and a very cool, full circle moment for Erik Johnson. The Nuggets bounced back after a loss to the Oklahoma City with a win over them last night. What different defensive schemes did the Nuggets throw at SGA on Monday night?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos and Evan Engram situation. Why were the Broncos not able to get a deal done with Engram after he was in Colorado yesterday? If the Broncos are not able to sign Engram, what other options should the Broncos be looking for? Can a rookie tight end step in and be a difference maker? Will the Broncos recent signings in Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga be able to stay healthy during their time in Denver? We hear from Mike Klis and his thoughts on the risk the Broncos took by signing Greenlaw and Hufanga. With the 49ers blowing up their roster, should the Broncos be interested in Christian McCaffrey? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to further discuss if the Broncos should call the 49ers about McCaffrey. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Should Jokic be the front runner for NBA MVP?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the Broncos pursuing tight end, Evan Engram. Is Engram “the joker” Sean Payton has been looking for? Should Michal Malone bench many of the Nuggets starters tonight to preserve their health? Should Aaron Gordon be on the sidelines for an extended period of time? If the Broncos bring in Evan Engram, can the Broncos still bring in a young rookie tight end in the draft? What do the guys make of DJ Jones re-signing with the Broncos on a three-year contract? Did yesterday’s Nuggets performance prove the Nuggets are closer to a pretender than a contender? Do the Nuggets have any championship qualities outside of Nikola Jokic? The Avalanche are the hottest team in hockey and looking to continue their winning streak vs the Blackhawks tonight. How impactful have the new additions to the Avs already been in just one game?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown all the moving parts of NFL free agency as it kicked off today. Phil walks us through what players are going through today. What moves have the Broncos made so far? And what players linked to the Broncos signed elsewhere? What will it take for the Broncos to bring in Dre Greenlaw? Will the Broncos get the best football out of Talanoa Hufanga? Today’s “Three Count” features ex Broncos linebacker Cody Barton finding a new home in Tennessee, Steph Curry accepting a role as assistant GM at his alma mater Davidson College, and Tad Boyle returning to Boulder in 2026 after a tough season. Zach and Phil continue to count down the 30 most impactful moments in the last 30 years of Denver sports. Today’s moment being when the new ownership purchased the Broncos and tuned the page on “the trust” handling the team after Pat Bowlen.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down all the moves the Broncos have made in NFL free agency. What do the guys make of the addition of Talanoa Hufanga and depth he will add to the Broncos defense? Zach and Phil share why they don’t love the move by the Broncos to bring back backup quarterback, Jarrett Stidham. The Avalanche are the hottest team in hockey and looking to continue their winning streak vs the Blackhawks tonight. How impactful have the new additions to the Avs already been in just one game? Will the Blackhawks catch the Avs sleeping tonight? An all-time Broncos great, is on the free agent market, should the Broncos be interested in a reunion? Did yesterday’s Nuggets performance prove the Nuggets are closer to a pretender than a contender? Do the Nuggets have any championship qualities outside of Nikola Jokic? Should Michal Malone bench many of the Nuggets starters tonight to preserve their health?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil whip around the wild day of NFL free agency we had today. If Nik Bonitto repeats his success in 2025, what will a contract extension look like? Is it a concern that Evan Engram has not signed a deal with the Broncos even though here are reports he has been in Denver today? We have breaking news as former Broncos RB Javonte Williams has signed a deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Will Williams be more productive in Dallas? We have more breaking news as former 49er Dre Greenlaw is officially a Bronco on a 3-year, $35 million deal. We have yet another update in the Mikko Rantanen saga, as reports are that he went to the Avalanche asking for $12 million a year and the Avs traded him the next day. Did the Avalanche always want to move on from Mikko? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys celebrate The Fan’s 30th Birthday and Zach shares about his journey to becoming a host at the Fan. The Broncos have been linked to wide receiver, DK Metcalf but does Metcalf make sense for the Broncos? Should the Broncos be going “all-in” while Nix is still on a rookie contract? The guys breakdown all the moves the Avalanche made at the NHL trade deadline and what message it sends to the Avs locker room. Were these moves enough to push the Avs to being Cup contenders? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the addition of Brock Nelson. The Avalanche weren’t the only team making moves as Mikko Rantanen is on the move again in the same season. With Rantanen headed to Dallas, will he become a villain to Avs faithful?  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos elevating both Jim Leonard and Devis Webb. Will Leonard’s new title keep him in Denver long term? Does Vance Joseph have to worry about being replaced by Leonard after this season? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what Leonard’s new title could mean for Vance Joseph, if it makes sense for the Broncos to trade for DK Metcalf, and how high of a priority it will be for the Broncos to extend Zach Allen, Courtland Sutton and Nik Bonitto. Today’s “Three Count” features a nugget from Mike Klis on the timeline of the Broncos “taking care” of one of their players and Charles Barkley beefing with Kendrick Perkins after Barkley took a shot at Perkins for “not watching basketball” and only talking about the Lakers and Warriors. Are the Nuggets entering the most important stretch of their season as they battle for seeding in the west and are featured on national television multiple times coming up?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil battle against the morning show in our weekly trivia competition. Can we beat their 2-2 performance from yesterday? The Broncos have been linked to wide receiver, DK Metcalf but does Metcalf make sense for the Broncos? Should the Broncos be going “all-in” while Nix is still on a rookie contract? The guys breakdown all the moves the Avalanche made at the NHL trade deadline and what message it sends to the Avs locker room. Were these moves enough to push the Avs to being Cup contenders? We hear from Avs coach, Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the addition of Brock Nelson. The Avalanche weren’t the only team making moves as Mikko Rantanen is on the move again in the same season. With Rantanen headed to Dallas, will he become a villain to Avs faithful?  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of Geno Smith being traded to the Raiders. Is Geno the bridge quarterback in Las Vegas till Shedeur Sanders takes over the reins? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss the Geno Smith trade, the top 30 moments in Denver sports in the last 30 years, and much more. The guys celebrate the Fan as today is the 30th birthday of the Fan and look back on how they got here. We preview the Nuggets and Suns game as the Nuggets start a very important stretch of their season. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Will the Avalanche trades from yesterday and today, give them enough for a championship push? Will Mikko become a villain to Avs fans, now that he will be in the same division for the next 8 years?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Avalanche game as they will face off against their former teammate and goal tender in Alexander Georgiev. Will the Avs be looking to make a statement and runup the score? With the recent success of the Broncos, will players be looking for a big pay day? Would the guys rather sign Zach Allen to an extension or Nik Bonitto? Could Courtland Sutton cut the line and get his extension first? How much should longtime success and age factor into the Broncos decisions on Sutton, Allen and Bonitto? We recap the Nuggets comeback win over the Kings from last night. Do the Nuggets have enough shooting with Christian Braun and Russell Westbrook on the floor at the same time? Will Peyton Watson be able to knock off the rust and contribute to the Nuggets as they jockey for seeding in the west?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil each list their top 5 free agents for the Broncos. Is a veteran running back a “must have” for the Broncos go into the season, not fully relying on young or rookie running backs? Zach explains why he wants to address tight end in free agency, so the Broncos can avoid “over drafting” a tight end in the draft. Can the Broncos afford to bring in a veteran wide receiver with a big price tag like Cooper Kupp or Chris Godwin? How high should backup quarterback be on the Broncos priority list? Today’s “Three Count” features Carolina field trade offers on Mikko Rantanen since he insistent on hitting free agency, what reception Alexander Georgiev will get at Ball Arena tonight, and Payton Pritchard and Derrick White each going for 40+ points for the Celtics last night. Along with Gabe Landeskog’s documentary coming to TNT, he will also be doing a special tonight on Altitude TV. Do the guys like how much Landeskog is doing in the media?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Patrick Surtain’s story on Coach Sean Payton writing Devante Parker’s stat line on PS2’s name plate during practice. Do the guys like Sean Payton challenging Pat Surtain and holding him accountable vs lesser than opponents? We have an update on Mikko Rantanen and his mindset on signing an extension with the “right team”. What is the right team that Mikko would want to sign with long-term? Zach and Phil each list their top 5 free agents for the Broncos. Is a veteran running back a “must have” for the Broncos go into the season, not fully relying on young or rookie running backs? Zach explains why he wants to address tight end in free agency, so the Broncos can avoid “over drafting” a tight end in the draft. Can the Broncos afford to bring in a veteran wide receiver with a big price tag like Cooper Kupp or Chris Godwin? How high should backup quarterback be on the Broncos priority list?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown Broncos looking for extensions. With the recent success of the Broncos, will players be looking for a big pay day? Would the guys rather sign Zach Allen to an extension or Nik Bonitto? Could Courtland Sutton cut the line and get his extension first? How much should longtime success and age factor into the Broncos decisions on Sutton, Allen and Bonitto? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Evan Engram being released and if he should be at the top of the Broncos free agency priorities and Shedeur Sander’s NFL draft profile. Is there any chance Shedeur Sanders can jump Cam Ward and be the first quarterback taken in April’s draft? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys preview the Nuggets and Kings game tonight. How will Jalen Pickett make an impact in the absence of Julian Strawther? How will the Nuggets fare against lesser than teams in Sacramento and Phoenix, this week? Should the Nuggets rest Jokic in spots down the stretch to rest him for the playoffs? Two years ago, the Broncos made a huge decision to let Dre’Mont Jones walk in free agency, the guys look back on this decision and if it was the right decision. Has replacing Jones with Zach Allen been the best signing in free agency, George Paton has made during his time in Denver? Zach shares one name in free agency that he views as a need for the Broncos. Would Aaron Jones unlock this offense and show that the Broncos offensive line was not the problem in 2024? Phil shares a name he wants the Broncos to acquire to bring depth to the running back room. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on getting better in the run game.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown Gabe Landeskog’s interview with the Athletic. Will Gabe ever return to the Avalanche and skate pain-free? Phil relates Landy’s surgery to a wrist surgery he went through during his time in the NFL. Not only did Landeskog do an interview with the Athletic, but he also announced his documentary, detailing his return from his unique injury. How excited are the guys to tune into Landeskog’s behind the scenes documentary? Today’s “Three Count” includes Gardner Minshew becoming available, Lebron James achieving 50,000 points, and people taking issue with Travis Hunter saying what he does is more difficult than what Shohei Ohtani. Would Minshew be a potential fit as the Broncos backup quarterback? Will we ever see anyone come close to breaking Lebron’s scoring record? Does Travis Hunter have to prove he can play both ways at an elite level in the NFL?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Nuggets and Kings game tonight. Is it a concern if the Nuggets can’t handle the Kings without Sabonis? Will Jalen Pickett be able to step into Julian Strawther’s role and prove himself as a playoff rotational player? Two years ago, the Broncos made a huge decision to let Dre’Mont Jones walk in free agency, the guys look back on this decision and if it was the right decision. Has replacing Jones with Zach Allen been the best signing in free agency, George Paton has made during his time in Denver? How big of a priority should the Broncos make signing Allen to a contract extension? Should the Broncos make Allen a top paid defensive tackle in the NFL? With NFL free agency around the corner, Zach shares which specific running back he wants the Broncos to go out and get. With all the wide receivers around the NFL becoming available, which one or ones would make sense for the Broncos?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown Gabe Landeskog’s interview with the Athletic. Will Gabe ever return to the Avalanche and skate pain-free? Are we any closer to a resolution for the Landeskog saga? Not only did Landeskog do an interview with the Athletic, but he also announced his documentary, detailing his return from his unique injury. How excited are the guys to tune into Landeskog’s behind the scenes documentary? With the Broncos set to select number 20 overall in the NFL draft, the guys analyze some previous number 20 overall picks, including some ex-Broncos. How much value will the Broncos be able to find at number 20? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Is Gabe Landeskog any closer to returning to the ice? How will Peyton Watson perform in his return to the Nuggets? The guys make their predications for the Nuggets and Kings game tonight.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets rotations with Julian Strawther going down with an injury. Will the Nuggets be able to roll with a 7-man rotation during the playoffs? How big of a factor will Peyton Watson’s return be to the Nuggets? And will he have enough time to reintegrate himself? We hear from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins and Perkins’ thoughts that someone has replaced Jokic as the best player in the NBA. Is Jokic’s defense the reason people aren’t willing to admit he is not the best player in the world? We pivot to football as Zach questions if it would be a good idea for the Broncos to bring in Bo Nix’s adopted brother, Tez Johnson. We have an update on the Avalanche Mikko Rantanen trade, was there supposed to be another player involved with the trade that was not sent to the Avs because he didn’t want to play in Denver? Will the Avalanche make another move prior to the NHL trade deadline?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the reports of Shedeur Sanders coming off “brash and arrogant” during his interview with a team. Was Shedeur intentionally rude towards a team because he doesn’t want to be drafted by this specific team? Is the team reporting this, doing so to tank Shedeur’s draft stock? We hear from Todd McShay and his reports that Shedeur did not have a “professional approach” to his interviews with NFL teams. Should Shedeur feel lucky to be drafted by a team in the NFL, or should the teams feel lucky to draft Shedeur? Today’s “Three Count” features John Cena turning heel, Dianna Russini saying there is a rumor that the NFL may host a Super Bowl overseas, and the UNC Bears men’s basketball team winning the Big Sky regular season title. The NFL ranked the top 10 plays from the Broncos season. Do the guys agree with the NFL’s list?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of Saquon Barkley’s extension with the Eagles. Did the Eagles overpay Saquon by “rewarding” him with this contract after he put up historic numbers this season? Is there any way Saquon can live up to this contract extension? The guys react to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins’ comments on the Nuggets not being a threat in the west after JJ Reddick and the Lakers exposed a defensive scheme. Is Perkins right that the Nuggets have been outed as a team that struggles when you take away Jokic’s ability to pass and the Nuggets ability to cut to the basket? We have an update on the Avalanche Mikko Rantanen trade, was there supposed to be another player involved with the move that was not sent to the Avs because he didn’t want to play in Denver? What held up JT Miller from wanting to be a member of the Avalanche? Will the Avalanche make another move prior to the NHL trade deadline?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the reports of Shedeur Sanders coming off “brash and arrogant” during his interview with a team. We hear from Todd McShay and his reports that Shedeur did not have a “professional approach” to his interviews with NFL teams. Should Shedeur feel lucky to be drafted by a team in the NFL, or should the teams feel lucky to draft Shedeur? Was Shedeur intentionally rude towards a team because he doesn’t want to be drafted by this specific team? Is the team reporting this, doing so to tank Shedeur’s draft stock? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Shedeur Sanders’ sideways hat, how Sanders handled questions at the combine, and much more. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports.

With one week to go until NFL free agency begins, what is our best guess on what direction the Broncos are going to go? How do we view the mixed weekend from the Nuggets?

Where does Shedeur Sanders stack up with Bo Nix and other quarterbacks in the NFL? Did the Broncos do right by not trading for Deebo Samuel? Who stood out at the NFL Combine? Did the Avalanche get better over the weekend?

We have an update on the Gabe Landeskog situation, and it’s not a great one. With one week to go until NFL free agency begins, what is our best guess on what direction the Broncos are going to go? Theres an idea floating around the Broncos regarding picking up another one of Bo Nix’s old teammates. How do we feel about it and would it be the right move?

The Nuggets had a long road trip with mixed results. How do we feel about the Nuggets weekend, and should we be worried about a trend with the NBA’s best and the Denver Nuggets? We got an update on the Gabe Landeskog situation but was this the right time to drop this news or did MacFarland hand everyone a grenade. ESPN ranked every first round QB from the past 5 years based on their first-round grade. Where did Bo Nix end up on the list and does this list prove that first-round grades mean nothing?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys react to the Broncos organization report card, graded from the players. How fixable are the low grades the Broncos received? Phil shares about the college players he is training for the NFL combine and draft and the mindset players need to make it as a late round pick or undrafted player. Where did the Broncos franchise rank on the list of the most valuable sports franchises in the NFL? Will a new stadium improve the Broncos valuation? The Nuggets had a poor performance on national television again and the guys breakdown what went wrong in Milwaukee. Zach was not impressed with Michael Porter Jr.’s performance, when will he be able to contribute more against quality teams?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos biggest need on the roster, tight end. Where did the Broncos tight ends rank in the NFL in targets, touchdowns, and more? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on college tight ends making the leap to the NFL. Today’s “Three Count” includes how many games would be a successful season for Kris Bryant, Bill Belichick and the University of North Carolina being featured on offseason Hard Knocks, and the Mavericks trying to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Edwards before sending him to Los Angeles. We play trivia as we try to beat the morning show and their impressive performance this week.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to play trivia as we battle against the morning show. Can we keep pace with their 4-0 performance this week? We pivot to the Broncos and the guys debate who will get extended first between Courtland Sutton and Nik Bonitto. Has Bonitto proven enough to deserve a big pay day? Where do the Broncos rank in the most valuable NFL franchises? Will a new stadium, that the Penner’s own, have the Broncos skyrocket up the list of NFL franchises? The Nuggets struggled on national television last night, is this a trend or just a coincidence? Is it concerning that the Nuggets record vs teams at or above .500 has sunk to 13-15?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos biggest need on the roster, tight end. Where did the Broncos tight ends rank in the NFL in targets, touchdowns, and more? Could Sean Payton have used the tight ends more than he did or is there a talent issue in the tight end room? Zach shares what issue he had with Shedeur Sanders and what he was wearing at the NFL combine. We hear from Shedeur Sanders and his thoughts on proving himself on the field with success. We finish up trivia as we battle against the morning show. Can we top their great 4-0 performance this week? We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports. Will the Broncos be moving south and out of Denver proper?

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss how thankful they are that the Broncos found their quarterback in Bo Nix and don’t have to fantasize about the Broncos trying to land a veteran QB like Matthew Stafford or Aaron Rodgers. Will Matthew Stafford be the first domino to fall this NFL offseason? Zach fills us is on the details of the Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford meet up in Montana. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Matthew Stafford could end up in the AFC west, if Colston Loveland’s injury news changes the Broncos plans in the first round, and an update on Courtland Sutton’s contract situation. Today’s “Three Count” features Tadd Boyle being on the hot seat up in Boulder and KSE focusing on improving the fan experience at Ball Arena with better food. After Zach claimed the Jets would be the worst fit for Shedeur Sanders, the guys debate which team would be the best fit for Sanders.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if George Paton gave away a hint the Broncos plan of what they will be doing in the draft in April. Are George Paton and Sean Payton on the same page as to what they want to do with their premier draft picks in the upcoming draft? Who should be making the final decision for the Broncos first round draft pick? The most linked draft pick to the Broncos, Colston Loveland, went under the knife and will now be on the sidelines, is he still a first round target for the Broncos? Phil explains how important is it that Loveland will be “no contact” for the next 6 months and what he will be missing out on during that time. The Avalanche snapped out of their slow start coming out of the All-Star break with a 5-1 win over the Devils last night, how nice was it to have Val Nichushkin back in an Avs jersey? We finish the hour with a preview of the Nuggets and Bucks game tonight.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down the Matthew Stafford situation with the Rams. Could we see Stafford in a Raiders jersey in 2025? How thankful should Broncos Country be that we found Bo Nix and are not on the teams listed as interested in Matthew Stafford? Would the guys trade Bo Nix for Matthew Stafford, if meant the Broncos winning a guaranteed Super Bowl? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss what the best NFL fit for Shedeur Sanders. Could a team with a strong structure, trade up to draft Sanders in the top 10? We wrap up the show with what the guys have learned in Denver sports. Is Val Nichushkin the biggest x-factor in Denver?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Avalanche as they have their backs up against the wall after losing two straight coming out of the All-Star break. What are the guys expecting from Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs tonight? What will we see from Val Nichushkin in his return to the ice? Zach and Phil react to the Broncos organizational report card from the players. How did the Broncos grade in their food, training staff, locker room and more? Zach shares his theory as to why Sean Payton went from an “A” grade two seasons ago to a “B” this last season. We react to ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s most recent mock draft, are the New York Jets the worst landing spot for Shedeur Sanders? How many running backs does Kiper project to be selected in the first round?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if the Broncos should consider drafting foundational pieces on the defensive line instead of going with “sexier” picks like offensive weapons. Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss if the Broncos need to build their defensive line through the draft, what potential players fit the description of “joker” in this year's draft, and the possibility of Matthew Stafford joining the AFC West. Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos among other teams meeting with Oklahoma State’s running back Ollie Gordon, Kris Bryant launching a 462-foot homerun for his first hit in spring training, and Luka Donic’s triple double in his first game vs his former team. Will Val Nichushkin’s return get the Avalanche back on track after dropping two games in a row? What should the Avs record be on their 6-game home stand?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Broncos head coach, Sean Payton’s thoughts on backup quarterback, with Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham both becoming free agents this offseason. What outside names could be primed to take over as Bo Nix’s backup? And how much would the guys like to spend on a backup QB? We react to the NFLPA’s report card on the Broncos organization, graded by Broncos players. Where did the Broncos rank in nutrition, locker room, and more? Why did Sean Payton go from an “A” in his first year to a “B” in year two? Zach has a theory. We also have another rule change to the NFL after the Bills got the short end of the stick in the playoffs.