Everybody Here Gets a Game Ball: The Drive 10/2/17

Monday October 2nd, 2017

The Drive with Big Al & DMac LIVE in studio! Adam Schefter joins the show to say you better recognize there is a lot of work left to do, and if you want to celebrate early, go right ahead. Derek Wolfe joins the show, brought to you by Ted’s Montana Grill. DMac asks Wolfe about getting a game ball, and Wolfe says he doesn’t have enough. Troy Renck joins the show to admit he doesn’t know the lyrics to the Broncos’ new fight song, and tells the guys how much John Bowlen is looking at if he decides to cash out.

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!!!

DMac says the Broncos must find a way to get Jamaal Charles more snaps, and Al says Garett Bolles is turning into a good player, and what Bolles has been able to put together so far has been impressive. The O-Line seems to be the strength of the team, and DMac notes that overall, it has been a picture-perfect start to the season for Denver. DMac laughs about getting doused in champagne following the Rockies clinching a Wild Card spot, and says there’s nothing like watching unbridled Rockies joy from Carlos Gonzalez & Co. Adam Schefter joins the show to say you better recognize there is a lot of work left to do, and if you want to celebrate early, go right ahead. The boys laugh about champagne baths & when the best time to steal Tom Brady’s jersey would be, and Schefter mentions public respect & doing your job as a professional. Schefter says there’s probably a Broncos rivalry with Jack Del Rio, but we will never hear that out of John Elway. Also, Adam says he will have some information next week on Pat Bowlen’s situation & how everything will wind up with Broncos ownership. Listen to the interview HERE! In the Big 3 @ 3:30, Al says the Broncos have to find ways to capitalize on good luck, and he’s worried about McManus & the kicking game. The boys agree Justin Simmons’ play was critical, and Al mentions the athleticism it took to come down with that ball. DMac wants to know what the difference in the run defense this year is after Denver stuffs Lynch. Derek Wolfe joins the show, brought to you by Ted’s Montana Grill. DMac asks Wolfe about getting a game ball, and Wolfe says he doesn’t have enough. The run defense is catching everyone by surprise, and Wolfe notes that he noticed it in OTA’s & he thinks they can be even better against the run. Wolfe mentions the three levels that matter when stopping the run, and says there isn’t a running back in the league that intimidates him. Also, Wolfe mentions Justin Simmons’ range & his plans for the BYE week. Listen to the interview HERE!

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!!!

DMac laughs about AJ Derby catching a difficult pass along the sidelines after lining up at the fullback position. DMac likes when Siemian pushes the ball down-field, and notes that Siemian seemed to be playing it safe on Sunday. The first quarter was textbook, but the problems in the red-zone for Denver still exist. The guys hear audio from VJ on why the penalties remained a factor in the game, and what transferred over from a rough week of practice. Al says the Broncos are asking for it when they push themselves back into 3^rd & long situations, and DMac says for whatever reason, Siemian is not on the same page with his top receivers. In back-to-back weeks, absurd penalties have killed Denver on special teams, and Al notes that special teams consist of young, inexperienced athletes. DMac doesn’t know what’s going on with McManus & Dixon, and Al says guys need to be special when it counts. Troy Renck joins the show to admit he doesn’t know the lyrics to the Broncos’ new fight song, and tells the guys how much John Bowlen is looking at if he decides to cash out. Troy debates who the best fit to take over for Pat Bowlen is, and tries to calm the fans down about the situation in Denver. Also, Troy says there is no reason to panic yet, but the special teams in Denver are definitely under a microscope, including the leg of Brandon McManus. Listen to the interview HERE!

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!!!

Big Al says every win you can get in the NFL is a big one, and DMac can’t believe the JETS already have two of them. The guys talk critical situations & what they’d be willing to live with if the worst were to happen with Trevor Siemian. Al says Denver is opening up their philosophies on defense, and notes what happened to Darian Stewart on Oakland’s long TD. The Drive holds strong in the Fan Football Pick ‘em brought to you by King Soopers. DMac & Big Sexy discuss their picks for the Chiefs game at Arrowhead tonight, and DMac gives Big Sexy props on picking so many games correctly.

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