The Drive

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 3 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 3, 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!