NFL is Back: The Drive 9/6/18

Thursday September 6th, 2018

The Drive with Big Al & DMac LIVE in studio!!! Patrick Saunders joins the show to talk about the Colorado Rockies doing the same thing time after time, and getting used to winning like this. Mark Schlereth joins the show to explain why he’s not on Ballers this year, and what it will be like broadcasting the Broncos vs Seahawks game on FOX.

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!!!

DMac is in awe of Trevor Story’s moon shots last night, and the way he hit his home runs. DMac asks Al about the crazy play with Todd Frazier & a fake ball, and if Al is impressed with the 77 wins the Rockies have compiled. The guys break down tiebreakers in the NL West, and DMac points out what a great deal for the Rockies the Tulo trade was. Also, Al goes in on why the Steelers shouldn’t talk about LeVeon Bell’s money, and teases what team should trade a first-rounder to get him.

In the Big 3, DMac talks about Tiger Woods turning the corner, and the number of starts for Nick Foles. DMac asks Al if the Philadelphia Eagles will come back to the pack this year, and if Ohtani should win ROY honors after his 2 HRs last night.

Patrick Saunders joins the show to talk about the Colorado Rockies doing the same thing time after time, and getting used to winning like this. DMac asks Patrick about Trevor Story heating up, and the impact of Kenley Jansen’s situation on the LA Dodgers. Also, Big Al wonders how the Rockies will fare against Clayton Kershaw tomorrow. Listen to the interview HERE!!!

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!!!

The guys talk about The Fan’s Pick ‘Em contest for 2018, and Big Al admits he needs help getting logged in. Also, DMac & Al marvel at Cecil Lammey’s fantasy abilities despite his loss to DMac in the championship last year.

DMac thinks the Rockies are playoff-bound, and Big Al is fired up about fantasy football, The Fan Pick ‘Em and the NFL season starting up tonight. Al wonders if Shaquem Griffin’s speed will be a problem, and expects Phillip Lindsay to break ankles.

Pete Carroll says it doesn’t get much better than Chubb & Miller, and DMac notices that Shane Ray is disconnected from the Broncos’ organization & is throwing around salty remarks on Instagram.

Big Al says the Seahawks will try to take away home-field advantage from the Broncos, and DMac plays an ‘over-under’ game with turnovers in the Broncos game. DMac says get ready for a strip-sack from Von Miller & some goofy things to happen in the game.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!!!

Mark Schlereth joins the show to explain why he’s not on Ballers this year, and what it will be like broadcasting the Broncos vs Seahawks game on FOX. Schlereth tells the boys the Seahawks are a matchup Cover-3 team, and Denver will have to make sure they execute underneath. Also, Big Al asks Schlereth if altitude will make a difference against an aggressive Seattle defense. Listen to the interview HERE!!!

We hear from Von Miller talking about Derek Wolfe & Todd Davis, and DMac wonders what he’s missing when it comes to Davis, and why Von didn’t vote for Chris Harris Jr. Also, Al wonders if DMac has any Falcons or Eagles players going tonight in fantasy.

Al is excited about the Buffs game, and thinks there is something to this year’s Atlanta Falcons team. DMac dives into the Broncos’ plan with their running backs, and how each one will be used.

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