The Drive

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s Jordan Reid’s report that the Broncos could wait until round two to select their running back in a deep class. Is there room to improve in the Broncos safety room? What did the guys make of the “new look Nuggets” in their first game after the Malone firing? Did Jokic take a step forward as an on-court leader? We hear from Nuggets interim coach, David Adalman and his thoughts on the players taking ownership of their performance. What have the guys liked about Adelman’s differences he’s made so far? We react to the reports of Michael Malone giving Russell Westbrook special treatment. Which Nuggets player would not have liked Malone giving Westbrook preferential treatment? Phil relates it to his time with the Broncos when the coaching staff kept giving a player opportunities despite making mistake after mistake. Is this just the tip of the iceberg of stories coming out the Nuggets locker room? The guys react to an AI service predicting the next 10 national champions in college football, which features CU creating a dynasty with three straight championships in the late 2020’s.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the Nuggets firing of Michael Malone. What message did the firings send to the players in the locker room? Has “the beast been awoken” in the Denver Nuggets? Could this change in coach, spark the Nuggets to make a run in the playoffs? What initial changes did we see from the Nuggets last night? Could we see a reunion between the Nuggets and Tim Connely? Would Nuggets ownership be willing to open up the checkbook and pay for an elite executive like Connely? We are counting down the top 30 stories in the last 30 years of Denver sports and today’s “Mile High Milestone” features “Tebowmania”. Zach and Phil detail the Tebow timeline in Denver, the ups and downs, and everything in between. Just how big did the Tebow story get around the country? We wrap up the show with the biggest stories in Denver sports. Which Nugget didn’t agree with the way Malone treated Russell Westbrook?

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if the Avalanche head coach, Jared Bednar could be on the hot seat based on what just saw with the Nuggets. Could a first-round exit from the Avs lead them to fire Bednar? With the Avs opponent most likely being Dallas, would the Avs be favorites over the Stars? We pivot to the Nuggets and Zach shares inside information he got which details the dynamic between the general manager and head coach. We hear from Michael Malone from Nuggets media day before the season started. When did the fracture between the front office and coaching staff start? We give example after example of the dysfunction between Booth and Malone. Today’s “Three Count” features the high ratings from the national basketball championship, Zac Veen getting a bunt single in his major league debut, and Alvin Kamara making an appearance at CU’s football practice. We are counting down the top 30 moments in the last 30 years of Denver sports, today’s “Mile High Milestone” features the Broncos signing Peyton Manning.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Nuggets and Kings game tonight. What kind of performance are we expecting from the Nuggets tonight? Will they be “shell shocked”? Will the Nuggets defense continue to struggle? Will we see new rotations from the Nuggets tonight? Phil shares about how the Nuggets will play loose tonight and compares it to his time with the Colts when they had an interim coach. Zach and Phil speak to how important the Nuggets next hire will be. Could we see Jokic get frustrated with his situation in Denver and ask for a trade out? What are the next steps to making sure Jokic is content and wants to be with the team long term? Are we on the verge of seeing something we thought was impossible in sports? Will Gabe Landeskog suit up for the Colorado Eagles this weekend? Would Landeskog playing well for the Eagles, give the guys enough confidence in Landy to join the Avs for a playoff run? We react to Mel Kiper’s most recent mock draft which projects the Broncos selecting a wide receiver in the first round.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil ask if the Avalanche head coach, Jared Bednar could be on the hot seat based on what just saw with the Nuggets. Could a first-round exit from the Avs lead them to fire Bednar? We pivot to the Nuggets and Zach shares inside information he got which details the dynamic between the general manager and head coach. We hear from Michael Malone from Nuggets media day before the season started. When did the fracture between the front office and coaching staff start? We give example after example of the dysfunction between Booth and Malone. We listen to a clip from Ryen Russillo suggesting Jokic could look around the Nuggets roster and be the first European player to force his way out of a team. What creative moves could the next general manager do to surround Jokic with better talent? We wrap up the show with recapping the biggest stories in Denver sports today and predicting the Nuggets and Kings game tonight.

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deeper look at the Nuggets decision to cut ties with GM, Calvin Booth. Did the Nuggets lose their culture when their old GM, Tim Connely took a job with the Minnesota Timberwolves? ESPN’s Tim Bontemps joins the show to discuss the surprising news of the Nuggets firing both their coach and GM, how flawed the Nuggets roster is, and if we will see more moves from the Nuggets regarding the roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes different audio cutes from national sporter personailities including Brian Windhorst, Shams Charnia, and Ramona Shelburne. What is the plan for the Nuggets moving forward? Did Michael Malone and Calvin Booth ever have a relationship? Did one specific interaction lead to the Nuggets clearing house? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss why the Nuggets decided now was the time to fire Michael Malone, if Malone lost the locker room, and how the Nuggets lost their culture.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil run down the list of names that could be potential coach or general manger fits for the Nuggets. Could former Warriors GM, Bob Meyers be a candidate for the Nuggets? Should the Nuggets go with a championship level winning, proven coach or an outside hire that is up and coming? Could a former player, similar to JJ Reddick be on the table to be the next Nuggets coach? Phil walks us through what his experience was like when his NFL coach was fired during the season. We hear from Josh Kroenke and his thought process on the major shake up within the Nuggets franchise. Was there one moment that led the Nuggets to firing both Calvin Booth and Michael Malone? ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joins the show to discuss how surprising it was to see both Malone and Booth be let go by the Nuggets, the timing of the Nuggets decision, and how the Nuggets lost their culture in the locker room.

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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the Nuggets unraveling to finish the season. Are the Nuggets on track to finish outside of the top 6 spots in the west and play in the play-in tournament? Have the Nuggets lost their young and hungry mindset? Have the Nuggets injuries been too much to overcome through the year and the team lost their connectivity? Are we about to see the greatest comeback in Denver sports history? Will we see Gabe Landeskog make a return to the ice for the Avalanche? Is current day Gabe, better than the potential player’s spot he will be taking? Is it worth the mystery of Gabe’s ability to roll him out on this ice in the NHL playoffs? Do we have a new clue as to where a potential new Broncos stadium could be located? Is Lone Tree the new leader in the clubhouse for a new Broncos development? What do the guys expect the timeline to be for an announcement from the Broncos?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil have a state of the union for the Nuggets. Is it fair to blame Michael Malone for the Nuggets defensive issues or is on the players for their effort on the court? We hear from Nuggets coach, Michael Malone and his thoughts on the drop off of his team’s defense. Where is the connectivity we have seen from the Nuggets up until this season? Who is to blame for the Nuggets shortcomings this season? Today’s “Three Count” features 10,000 season ticket deposits for the new NWSL team coming to Denver, Alexander Ovechkin making history and becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history, and recapping the weekend in men’s and women’s college basketball. The Rockies are off to a tough start of the season but Zach shares why it’s not all bad. Will Chase Dollander be able to follow up his first start with more good outings? Will the Rockies get a spark from their young outfielder, Zac Veen?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to today’s “Mile High Milestone” which features the 2023 Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA championship. What did the 2023 team have that made them different than most other teams in the NBA? We recount the Jokic and the whole team having a great time at the championship parade, as well as Michael Malone getting a Maxie the Miner tattoo. Colorado hosted their pro-day on Friday and Zach is intrigued by two Buffs wide receivers and their potential fit for the Broncos. Could we see Jimmy Horn or LaJohntay Wester be a late round pick up for the Broncos and become contributors? Are we about to see the greatest comeback in Denver sports history? Will we see Gabe Landeskog make a return to the ice for the Avalanche? Is current day Gabe, better than the potential player’s spot he will be taking? Are the Avalanche rolling too much to throw Landy in the mix? Do we have a new clue as to where a potential new Broncos stadium could be located? Is Lone Tree the new leader in the clubhouse for a new Broncos development?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Nuggets unraveling to finish the season. Have the Nuggets lost their young and hungry mindset? Where is the connectivity we have seen from the Nuggets up until this season? Who is to blame for the Nuggets shortcomings this season? Is it time to be concerned about Jamal Murray’s health as we haven’t seen him play in weeks and the playoffs right around the corner? We hear from Nuggets coach, Michael Malone and his thoughts on the drop off of his team’s defense. Zach and Phil read your text reactions to our Nuggets conversation and the current state of the team. Will the Nuggets end up being in the play in tournament and how much of a disappointment would that be? We wrap up the show recapping the five biggest stories in Denver sports. Will we see Gabe Landeskog in the AHL sometime soon?

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese take a deep dive into the Broncos off season, their free agent acquisitions, and the upcoming draft. Are the Broncos building one of the best cultures in the NFL? Which free agent addition was the best move for the Broncos between Engram, Hufanga, and Greenlaw? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if the Broncos can draft best player available in the upcoming draft, if it’s up to Sean Payton to decide which running back the Broncos will draft, and much more. Are the Broncos more likely to draft at pick 20 or trade back? Today’s “Three Count” includes a Final Four preview with all number one seeds competing this weekend, Coach Prime almost getting runover at Buffs practice, and Kyle Reese’s new coaching gig. Are the Avalanche the best they have been since their championship run? Do the Avs need to strike this year, while the iron is hot?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil, Kyle Reese and the guys compete in their weekly trivia matchup with the morning show. Will we be able to match the morning show’s 4-0 performance from yesterday? We react to your texts making fun and complimenting us for our trivia showing. We play “Phil in the blank” and Phil answers where Shedeur Sanders will be drafted. Is there enough room in the New York Giants quarterback room for a first round pick to join? Would Browns HC, Kevin Stefanski be enough to develop Shedeur Sanders or would Shedeur not be successful like many of the Browns quarterbacks of the past? We go on a tangent about Ja Morant’s antics and getting fined for his “finger guns” on the court. When will Morant mature and realize the fines and bad message he sends to the younger generation is unacceptable?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese preview tonight’s Nuggets matchup with the Warriors. Will tonight be a good test for the Nuggets as they get ready to make a playoff run? Is tonight a must win for the Nuggets to pick up momentum? Is it on Nuggets coach Michael Malone for playing Russell Westbrook in high leverage situations and Westbrook screwing up? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to recap this week’s “Mile High Milestones” including Deion Sanders getting hired by CU and transforming the program, Carmelo Anthony getting traded to the Knicks, and much more. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show, live from Coors Field. We discuss the Rockies falling in their home opener, Chase Dollander getting announced as Sunday’s starter, and Kris Bryant not starting today. We pivot to the Nuggets, in which Jake states the Nuggets don’t need to win another but just need to go into the playoffs healthy. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today and a live reaction to the Rockies extra inning loss.