The Drive

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 14 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 14 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 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?