Opening Day is upon us! The Drive: 4/5/19
Apr 5, 2019, 6:43 PM | Updated: 6:43 pm
Denver 7 Broncos and Rockies Insider Troy Renck sat in with D-Mac today!
In the first hour, D-Mac and Troy react to Nicki Jhabvala’s breaking news regarding the Broncos and former-AAf cornerback De’Vante Bausby. What does this addition mean for Chris Harris Jr. and his pending contract extension? How will Bausby, who led the AAF in interceptions through the league’s eight games, fit into the secondary rotation? De’Vante Bausby joins the guys to share his excitement after signing with the Broncos and walk us all through how he got to where his is today. D-Mac and Troy congratulate the Avalanche for clinching a playoff berth last night against Winnipeg. If they do end up drawing Calgary in the playoffs, can they sustain their high level of play? D-Mac and Troy break down the positives and negatives of the Rockies’ home opening performance in real time. D-Mac makes the case for designated hitters in the National League. What should fans make of the fact that Elway traveling to see Daniel Jones work out before the draft? Is this a part of the “QB Mist” or are the Broncos actually considering taking a rookie signal-caller despite trading for Joe Flacco?
In the second hour, D-Mac and Troy discuss John Elway’s decision to visit Daniel Jones’ private workout. D-Mac asks Troy what will happen if the Broncos elect to draft Daniel Jones with the tenth pick. Could this decision be another part of Zach Bye’s elaborate “QB mist” theory, a giant misdirection on the part of the Broncos? D-Mac and Troy break down the positives and negatives of the Rockies’ home opening performance in real time. Does the layout at Coors Field hinder the Rockies’ winning percentage?
In the third hour, D-Mac and Troy try and explain the Rockies massive lack of offense over their last few games. Is it a matter of shaking up the lineup? Are teams just keen on how to pitch against the Rockies? D-Mac congratulates the red-hot Colorado Avalanche, who clinched a playoff berth last night for the second straight year with a win against the Winnipeg Jets. D-Mac and Troy break down the positives and negatives of the Rockies’ home opening performance in real time. ESPN Contributor and Fan Rockies Insider Pedro Gomez joined the program to break down the where the Colorado Rockies stand after their opening day performance The guys revisit their conversation with De’Vante Bausby, the former San Antonio Commander who signed with the Broncos last night. D-Mac breaks down all of the other former AAF players who have now signed with NFL teams.
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