The Drive

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 5 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 5 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 4 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 4 and 5 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 4 and 5 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 for 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?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets staying alive after a win in game 5 last night. What do the guys make of Nuggets fans booing David Adelman last night and the Nuggets showing fight? Zach and Phil 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 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?

In hour 1 of The Drive, with the draft in the rear-view mirror, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay recap what the Broncos did and didn't do in this draft. The Avalanche have swept their way to the second round. Is there anything that can stop this team? On the flip side of the coin, the Nuggets seem to be in a free fall. With a decisive game tonight against Minnesota. Can the Nuggets rebound and beat a depleted Timberwolves team?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay take a look at what the Nuggets need to do in a win-or-stay-home game. With the draft complete, Sean Payton talked about the draft picks. How do the guys feel about where the Broncos roster is after the draft? The guys hit the big 3 at 3:30. The Rockies made history over the weekend. Has the team become noteworthy in a good way?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay react to what David Adleman had to say after the game 4 loss in Minnesota. The guys discuss whether the Broncos accomplished what they set out to do in the draft. Can the Nuggets bounce back in game 5?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay continue their Nuggets game day breakdown. The guys take a closer look at who the Broncos drafted with their first 2 picks. Zach and Phil wonder what happened to the Nuggets culture. The guys wrap up the show with John Davis and give their predictions.

In hour four the Drive reacts to an EMBARRASSING loss for the Denver Nuggets! What happened last night, and what do they need to do to make sure that doesn’t happen tomorrow and put Denver in a 3-1 hole? Is David Adelman not cut out to be this team's head coach? Has his leadership been called into question after these past two games? Can this team win without Aaron Gordon? Are we already looking at Christian Bruan's contract and regretting it? Have the Wolves mentally put the Nuggets out, or will they bounce back in game 4? We are joined by Cecil Lammey to preview the NFL draft and what players the Broncos may be keeping an eye on. We make our predictions for a massive weekend in Denver Sports!

In hour three we play trivia! How were the guys able to do down Dante? Will they respond after the morning show went a perfect 4-0? The Avalanche had a much different night, taking care of the Kings and commanding a 3-0 series lead. Which players are finding their groove, and has the goal tender number one spot been solidified by Scott Wedgewood for the rest of these playoffs? What did we make of the first round of the NFL draft? Were there any surprise picks that came in the first round? How did the rest of the Broncos division change while they waited on the sidelines?

In hour number two, The Drive reacts to an EMBARRASSING loss for the Denver Nuggets! What happened last night, and what do they need to do to make sure that doesn’t happen tomorrow and put Denver in a 3-1 hole? Is David Adelman not cut out to be this team's head coach? Has his leadership been called into question after these past two games? Can this team win without Aaron Gordon? Are we already looking at Christian Bruan's contract and regretting it? Have the Wolves mentally put the Nuggets out, or will they bounce back in game 4? What does history say about the Nuggets in game four? We are joined by Mike Klis to see what the Broncos are thinking about doing in the draft today. Could they be looking to draft multiple players or will they make some trades to got more picks later?

The Drive kicks off hour number one, talking with Cecil and Dover about last night's uninspired loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Losing is one thing, but the way Denver lost last night is another. You had a team calling you out and did not respond. How did that make the guys feel, and has that changed their opinions on this series? The Avalanche had a much different night, taking care of the Kings and commanding a 3-0 series lead. Which players are finding their groove, and has the goal tender number one spot been solidified by Scott Wedgewood for the rest of these playoffs? What did we make of the first round of the NFL draft? Were there any surprise picks that came in the first round? How did the rest of the Broncos division change while they waited on the sidelines?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by Stokley and Mark Schlereth to preview the NFL Draft. The guy's debate if the Broncos need to address tight end early in the draft. Should the Broncos replace John Franklin-Meyers with the defensive tackle out of Florida? Stoke explains why the Broncos should not spend their second-round pick on a running back. We react to the latest update on the Mike Vrabel and Dianni Russini story. What is next for both Vrabel and Russini? Could we see Vrabel step down as the head coach of the Patriots? We wrap up the show with the guys debating what position group would be the best chance for the Broncos second round pick to start this season, if the Broncos could reinvest in a backup quarterback in the draft, and share their predictions for the Nuggets and Avalanche games tonight.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by Stokley and Mark Schlereth to preview the NFL Draft. Stokley and Schlereth describe what their draft day was like back in the day. The guy's detail falling in the draft, players worse than them getting drafted ahead of them, and much more. We react to the breaking news of Aaron Gordon being ruled out of tonight's game three between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. Who needs to step up for the Nuggets tonight? Should the Nuggets consider moving off from Gordon with his constant health concerns? Will Gordon come back and make an impact in this series? What should Broncos Country be rooting for the Broncos to do in the draft? Do the Broncos need to add depth to the roster or go for a player that will make a bigger impact quicker?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they each get set for big playoff games tonight. We react to Aaron Gordon being listed as questionable on the Nuggets' most recent injury report. Should the Nuggets sit Gordon out tonight to give themselves the best chance to win a championship in the long run? What are the guys expecting from Jokic tonight coming off a loss? What are the keys to victory for the Nuggets tonight? What are the keys to victory for the Avalanche? Will the Avs continue their high level of defense? Today's "Three Count" includes another chapter in the Mike Vrabel and Dianni Russini story. We breakdown the Rockies as they have already exceeded expectations this season. Will the Rockies win today to secure their first series win over San Diego since August of 2024.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from the Sportsbook Bar and Grill. The guys react to the news of Aaron Gordon being listed as questionable for tonight's pivotal Nuggets and Timberwolves game three. Should the Nuggets have Aaron Gordon sit out tonight to get him right for the rest of the playoffs? How concerned are the guys with Gordon's health and his ability to play going forward? What are the biggest storylines as the Avalanche head into game three in Los Angeles? Will the Kings steal a game in LA after two competitive games in Colorado? Have we seen the Kings' "best punch" already? Zach recaps his night at the Broncos Super Bowl 50 "Night of Champions" which featured Peyton Manning, Vonn Miller and many others. Zach shares about all the behind-the-scenes information he learned about Manning, his injury, and the awkwardness of getting benched for Brock Osweiler.