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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 3rd, 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!

Hour 1 of The Drive talks about when would be the preferable time to play the T-Wolves. Should the Nuggets have played harder to secure the number one seed? | Todd McShay didn’t mince words about what Sean Payton did when drafting Bo Nix 12th overall. Zach and Phil breakdown why Sean decided to take this risk knowing the future of the Broncos QB position is on the line. | Rest vs Rust is the conversation that the Avs and Nuggets are having right now. The fellas go through who will benefit and who could be most affected by it. | Zach and Phil debate about which current Broncos Vet could be most impacted by the incoming rookie class.

Hour 2 of The Drive has another layer added to the Coach Prime debacle as Scott Van Pelt from ESPN jumped in on the conversation. Zach and Phil react to his comments and questions why Coach Prime is stooping this low. Phil wonders will Coach Prime respond to Van Pelt! Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera joins The Drive. Brian attempts to make sense of why Coach Prime and CU is caught up in another social media brouhaha. Brian recaps the CU Spring Game and why the transfer portal has been so hot lately. Brian talks about the blue-chip pieces that are still left at CU. Can a team succeed without chemistry and culture? Brian talks about the new coaching staff for CU! | The Drive’s “Three Count” questions who else was as impactful as John Elway from Day 1! | Oregon OC Will Stein joins The Drive. Will talks about why Bo will show everyone that he’s the guy for Denver. Will and Phil discuss why OC’s play a huge part in a how a player gets scouted at the NFL level. Will calls out everyone who refuses to watch the tape of Bo Nix and his deep passes. What should Bo’s approach be heading into the season regarding the starting QB spot?