MAKING HISTORY: The Drive

WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

 

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

3PM – Big Al and D-Mac open the show discussing a rumored three-way trade between the Bills, Browns, and Broncos, in which the Broncos get Tyrod Taylor for their 1st round pick. They talk about Taylor’s contract and the implications that this being a contract year might have on him staying with the Bills. The guys talk about the recurring theme of Johnny Manziel getting into trouble, as he allegedly drove into a light pole while drunk. The Big Three at 3:30 starts with the guys joined by Earl Boykins. D-Mac starts by talking about the Warriors and asking what winning 73 games will mean for them. Big Al presents the possibility that the Giants have figured out how to beat Trevor Story and questions the implications going forward. D-Mac brings up the Patriots releasing Dominique Easley. Big Al talks about Josh Gordon, and asks if he deserves another shot in the NFL. They talk about George Karl and how his coaching style reflects on his players. They discuss the Warriors vs. Grizzlies game and how it will feel to watch if Golden State makes history.

 

 

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

4PM – Football at Four begins with Big Al and D-Mac discussing Connor Cook as a prospect for the Broncos to take in the first round, making the case that Cook matches most of Bill Parcell’s rules for drafting a quarterback. They talk more about the Tyrod Taylor trade rumors, and asking if it would be a reasonable trade for the Broncos. They talk about how long the Broncos can maintain the level of their defensive play. Big Al revisits the Colin Kaepernick trade rumors, saying that the 49ers will be making a significant mistake if they do not go through will the trade. He talks about how more trade rumors emerging works in the Broncos’ favor when it comes to getting the Kaepernick trade done. They compare Taylor to Kaepernick, asking which would be a better fit for Denver. The guys are joined by Michigan State radio color analyst Jason Strayhorn, and they discuss Connor Cook. Strayhorn calls Cook a winner, a leader, and a clutch performer. Strayhorn says that the knocks on his leadership skills are completely unfounded. Strayhorn continues to make his case for why Cook is the best QB in the draft. Listen to our conversation HERE!

 

 

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

5PM – Chad Brown joins the show to begin the final hour of the show, and they compare the quarterbacks in the upcoming draft. D-Mac questions why Carson Wentz and Jared Goff are ranked so much higher than Connor Cook. Chad Brown asks why the Bills don’t want to keep Tyrod Taylor. They talk about the halted trade negotiations between the Broncos and 49ers, and whether or not the 49ers will eventually crack and pay the $5 million to get the Colin Kaepernick trade done. The guys break the news that Johnny Manziel was informed that if he does not go to rehab his agent will no longer represent him. They ask if this was a disrespectful move on the part of the agent to give Manziel this sort of threat. For the Closing Bell at 5:30, D-Mac has Steph Curry Trending up and, with the Warriors going for 73 wins, the guys discuss whether they’ll be watching the Lakers in Kobe’s last game or the Warriors. Big Al has Nike trending up, bringing up Kobe Bryant’s newest commercial. D-Mac has Johnny Manziel as trending way down, and they discuss his agent quitting on him. Big Al has George Karl trending down, as the kings are looking to fire the coach in the near future. The guys close the show pitching a new tv show starring Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel, in which they help each other work their way back into the NFL.

 

 

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Written By Ben Griego