Unrecognizable Form: The Drive 2/1/18

Thursday February 1st, 2018

The Drive with Big Al & DMac LIVE from Radio Row at Super Bowl LII! The guys talk to RB Brian Mitchell about Alex Smith’s similarities to Kirk Cousins, and why Cousins wasn’t wanted in D.C. USC QB Sam Darnold joins the show to explain what it’s like working with Josh Allen & what went into making his announcement video. Denver7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins the show pres. by Trani Law to say Kirk Cousins is in line to top Stafford’s deal, and the Broncos need Cousins’ salary to be manageable. Broncos Hall of Fame RB Terrell Davis joins the show to talk about Tom Brady playing with a quiet confidence & why it’s so remarkable.

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!!!

Al & DMac talk about the opportunity Patrick Mahomes has in Kansas City, and the ‘it’ factor that he carries with him. DMac says Tom Brady is ‘not chill’ and Big Al guarantees Paxton Lynch will be on the Broncos roster next year. DMac says Nick Foles has done a great job so far, and Big Al wants to see the Eagles utilize a platoon on the defensive front. In the Big 3 @ 3:30, the guys talk to RB Brian Mitchell LIVE from Radio Row at Super Bowl LII about Alex Smith’s similarities to Kirk Cousins, and why Cousins wasn’t wanted in D.C. Mitchell says Cousins has the personality he would want in a QB, and everyone in Washington deserves some of the blame for how the Redskins’ season went. Listen to the interview HERE! USC QB Sam Darnold joins the show LIVE from Radio Row at Super Bowl LII to explain what it’s like working with Josh Allen & what went into making his announcement video. Darnold says he’s trying to be as accurate as possible, and Al likes that. Also, Al is quick to note how young Darnold is, and DMac says there’s no way Darnold could have improved his draft stock any more by returning to USC next year. Listen to the interview HERE!

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!!!

The guys give their reaction to the Sam Darnold interview, and Big Al is afraid Darnold is too young for Elway to work with in Denver. Cecil Lammey joins the show to talk about NFL ratings being down & what could be the cause. Cecil & Al agree the way we consume media is different now, and Big Al wants to take a look at the ‘NFL Red Zone’ numbers. Also, Cecil notes the difference a healthy Rob Gronkowski makes for the Pats offense & the media. Al & DMac talk about Justin Timberlake’s presser today & why he’s not allowing his kid to play football. Al says the halftime show should be just as good as the game, and DMac asks Cecil about the Jordans on Timberlake’s feet at today’s presser. Denver7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins the show pres. by Trani Law to say Kirk Cousins is in line to top Stafford’s deal, and the Broncos need Cousins’ salary to be manageable. Troy says Cleveland is the spot if Cousins wants the money, and the JETS are a team to keep in mind for Cousins’ services. Also, Troy explains why an Alex Smith trade to Denver was never realistic. Listen to the interview HERE!

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!!!

Broncos Hall of Fame RB Terrell Davis joins the show to talk about Tom Brady playing with a quiet confidence & why it’s so remarkable. Davis says Brady may be the greatest champion of all-time, and he’s enjoying the run the Pats are on because he may never see it again. Also, why Saquon Barkley is a notch better than Chubb & Michel, and why his complete skill-set & nice hands may land him in Cleveland as the No. 1 pick overall. Listen to the interview HERE! DMac mentions the increased coverage this Super bowl is getting in Minnesota, and Big Al refers to Belichick as the GOAT. Also, Big Al laughs at all the coaches that have tried to be successful in the NFL after coaching Tom Brady, and all their failures. USC QB Sam Darnold joins the show LIVE from Radio Row at Super Bowl LII to explain what it’s like working with Josh Allen & what went into making his announcement video. Darnold says he’s trying to be as accurate as possible, and Al likes that. Also, Al is quick to note how young Darnold is, and DMac says there’s no way Darnold could have improved his draft stock any more by returning to USC next year. Listen to the interview HERE!

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