Afternoon Drive

If Packers tag Davante Adams it could impact when we get an Aaron Rodgers decision on what's next, Steve Kerr sitting a bunch of players for tonight's rescheduled game vs Denver in protest of how NBA set schedule after postponing earlier matchup, Rockies GM Bill Schmidt not sure if players will be in baseball shape after lockout, CSu Rams in Tourney, David Roddy MWC Player of the Year, Kirk Herbstreit heading to Amazon

Where Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Sam Howell, Carson Strong, Desmond Ridder, and Matt Corral stand after the combine; working hard vs smart to find a QB; Mase's takeaways from his week at the Combine in Indy; NFL backed down on protocols; Justin Outten as a teacher; more confidence in Avalanche or Lightning to win the Stanley Cup; Nuggets vs Rockets; nicknames in sports; MLBPA fund to support stadium workers

Malik Willis would fit Hackett's scheme, Broncos coaches interviewed Willis for first time at combine, Kenny Pickett through wind and rain, North Carolina @ Duke for Coach K's final home game of his career, Krzyzewski's legacy, where we would each shine and struggle in the Combine, College hoops tomorrow, WNBA

Busting the myth on hand size and ball security with Prescott & Ridder, Kenny Pickett's hands would be smallest in NFL history, Sam Howell humble during interview sessions, OTs Ickey Ekwonu and Evan Neal in conversation to be #1 overall pick, showing character at the combine, drinks and information both flowing in Indy, Baker Mayfield, NFL covid protocols suspended immediately, Avalanche could weather a let down or two, Venus and Serena Williams and the NYT

Sam Howell and Carson Strong's stock rising, Malik Willis up, Kenny Pickett down, Washington Commanders called every team to inquire about starting quarterback, Drew Lock's trade value, USC quarterbacks, Will Barton 0-9 from 3 vs Thunder, Nuggets scoring options, importance of a good 6th man in the NBA, Kevin Durant returning from injury, Lakers and Nets

George Paton shares thoughts on Drew Lock and Broncos QB outlook with Mike Florio, Football IQ, Mark Knudson on MLB Lockout and who is to blame, MLB CBA sticking points, Dick Monfort's role in negotiations, expanded MLB playoff proposal, Broncos win Best Draft award for 2021, Peyton Manning has new shows in the works with The History Channel, Omaha Productions, Aaron Rodgers or Peyton as a host, Roman Abramovich is listening to offers for Chelsea FC

Jeff Darlington thinks momentum is toward Aaron Rodgers staying with Green Bay Packers, Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll say it's all good in Seattle, looking to 2023 to draft a QB, George Paton working to bring back some Broncos unrestricted free agents, Bridgewater, Callahan, Fuller, Gordon, Jackson, Jewell, Johnson, Massie, Young, Bruce Arians not accommodating Tom Brady if he wishes to return for another NFL team, Brady-McDaniels reunion would be bursting with storylines, J.J. Watt vs Aaron Donald, PGA Tour Player Impact Program, Nuggets vs Thunder, Will Barton, Tiger Woods

First 2 series of MLB season CANCELED, Rob Manfred doesn't care about the fans, quarterback measurables, George Paton's view of Broncos QB situation, bringing Melvin Gordon back on a team friendly deal is Paton's preferred option, Bryce Callahan's market value, Saquon Barkley, 3-1 Day celebrated by Nuggets, FIFA bans Russia from 2022 World Cup

Nathaniel Hackett shares his desired traits in a quarterback at the NFL Combine, Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock vs 2022 QB draft class, George Paton says draft class strong for edge rusher and OT, Broncos could move up or back to get QB they love, why can't baseball get anything right? Noah Fant's 5th-year option, Jimmy G, Avalanche leading NHL, Ja Morant

Michael Porter Jr. should be back on the court mid-March for the Nuggets, confidence in Denver contending if Jamal Murray and MPJ are both back, importance of the NFL Scouting Combine in evaluating draft prospects, cornerback backpedal speed, John Elway will serve as outside consultant to George Paton, ups-and-downs of Elway's era as GM, Matt Russell, Derek Jeter stepping down as CEO of Miami Marlins

Green Bay reportedly planning to franchise tag Davante Adams by March 8th, Packers announced London game with Abbey Road Beatles-type image not featuring star WR or their MVP QB, Kyler Murray's agent releases statement expressing the QB's desire to stay in Arizona with an extension, MLB lockout threatens full 162 game season, no back-to-back World Series Champs in 20+ years, Colorado beats #2 Arizona, Nuggets bench improving

Likelihood the Broncos trade for Rodgers or Wilson given their draft position, other teams competing to trade for starting QB, Greg Jennings comments on Aaron Rodgers wanting to be highest-paid player in NFL, elite club Rodgers is trying to crack into, Would you bet on Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson to be Broncos QB next year? Rodgers retirement possible, Heavy Pours

Louis Riddick says Drew Lock can't compete with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, delusional Drew Lock stans, Broncos should target Chandler Jones in Free Agency, Denver's biggest need of offseason outside of QB is edge rusher, Fox potentially looking at Tom Brady to replace Troy Aikman in the broadcast booth, players who would thrive in broadcasting, coaching changes around the NFL, Avalanche host Winnipeg Jets, Zion Williamson, Peter McNab

Where a Rodgers trade would rank among biggest trades in sports history, Kareem, Babe Ruth, Nuggets have the easiest schedule in the NBA over the remaining part of the season, holding Jamal Murray out until next season, MLB season unlikely to start on time at this point, Broncos #2 2021 Rookie Class in NFL, Predators retiring Pekka Rinne's jersey, Nashville as a sports town

Broncos who would benefit from being on a new team, multiple teams interested in Deshaun Watson, Tom Brady's new movie with Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda & Rita Moreno & Sally Field, athletes with production companies, Nuggets @ Kings, who owes each Denver franchise an apology? no subsidies for stadiums bill introduced to congress, games to watch tonight

Brian Gutekunst influenced by Aaron Rodgers to hire QB coach Tom Clements, Luke Getsy's departure from Green Bay, handling all that comes with Rodgers, Ron Rivera says the Washington Commanders are in the market for a quarterback, most attractive spot for QB, best offer teams can make for Rodgers, Russell Wilson could play for Pittsburgh Steelers next season, Eagles not looking for new QB, Avalanche vs Red Wings, rivalries, College Basketball

Impact of the lack of great QBs available in the draft on Broncos potentially drafting one, teams ahead of Denver who might be looking at QB, Green Bay Packers restructure nose tackle Kenny Clark's contract, restructuring deals of several players will be key in keeping Rodgers, best option for Broncos could be to lose as much as possible this season, Troy Aikman heading to ESPN, Madden and Romo, cutting weight, Bones Hyland asks Twitter for food recommendations

Aaron Rodgers still has not made a decision on his future, at least not one he is willing to share with the public; Broncos plans on hold until Rodgers situation decided; introductory press conference for Hackett's staff; collaborative game planning to fit players' talents; MLB lockout continues and Spring Training is delayed; Rockies fans; Nuggets signing DeMarcus Cousins for the rest of the season; Suns to be without Chris Paul for 6-8 weeks

Options at quarterback for the Broncos next season, takeaways from Broncos coaching staff press conference, consistency in coaching, anniversary of Miracle on Ice, greatest upsets in sports history, best to wear #2 in Denver sports, Melvin Gordon's streak of 9+ TDs

Speculation on Aaron Rodgers' future continues, Packers GM to meet media tomorrow, Mase's flight tracking skills, GMs could be tempted to draft Bronny James in order to have LeBron come to team in Free Agency, nepotism in pro sports, LeBron's legacy, Broncos best case scenario is solution at QB that lasts more than 2 years, Broncos worst case scenario is negative impact from sale of team, meddling NFL owners, XFL and NFL partnership, Brian Flores joins Tomlin in Pittsburgh