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How much is on the line this offseason? The Drive: 01.17.20

Jan 17, 2020, 7:11 PM | Updated: 7:12 pm

Rod Mackey of 9News sat in for DMac and Tyler today.

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

In the first hour, Nick and Rod react to the news that the Rockies will retire Larry Walker’s number. Rod explains why the Rockies absolutely cannot trade Nolan Arenado. The guys discuss whether or not the Nuggets have fallen into the habit of playing up/down to the level of their competition. Does Michael Malone’s roster have the right pieces to make another run at the Western Conference Finals? Nick asks Rod whether or not Broncos Country should be worried about Phillip Lindsay’s surgical procedure.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

In the second hour, Nick and Rod discuss how much at stake this offseason for John Elway. Is Elway’s future with the team tied to the success, or failure, of Drew Lock? 1043TheFan.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss what the Broncos must focus most heavily on this offseason. Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com, our Fan Avalanche Insider, joins the show to break down the current state of the Avalanche and what areas the team must improve upon as the season continues to unfold. The guys discuss the latest developments in the Houston Astros cheating scandal. Troy Renck, our Fan Broncos Insider, joins the show to discuss which positions the Broncos should target in the draft and Larry Walker’s jersey retirement.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

In the third hour, Nick and Rod discuss how much at stake this offseason for John Elway. Is Elway’s future with the team tied to the success, or failure, of Drew Lock? The guys play a round of “Would You Rather?”

LISTEN TO HOUR FOUR HERE!

In the fourth hour, Nick and Rod preview this weekend’s Conference Championship games. Will the clock finally strike midnight on the Tennessee Titans? Will Emmanuel Sanders find himself in another Super Bowl this season? Nick asks Rod whether or not Broncos Country should be worried about Phillip Lindsay’s surgical procedure. 1043TheFan.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to discuss what the Broncos must focus most heavily on this offseason.

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