Quarterback pressures aren’t enough for Von in 2020. The Drive: 06.12.20

Tyler and DMac debate where the bar should be set statistically for Von Miller in 2020

Jun 12, 2020, 7:54 PM

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DMac and Tyler opened the show talking with World Series Champion and Cherry Creek Alum Brad Lidge joined the show to give his thoughts on the latest proposals in the MLB between the players and owners. DMac asked Brad what it’s like as a pitcher getting drafted out of high school and trying to make that decision to go to college instead. Does growing up in Colorado as a pitcher help pitching in Colorado in the MLB? In the water cooler, the state of Florida athletes are now able to profit from endorsements starting next summer. Newly drafted Rockie and local pitcher Case Williams joined the show to give us some insight on what it was like getting drafted by his hometown team.

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In Football at Four, the fellas talked about the impact of the expanded playoff format that will include a 7th team in the NFL playoffs. DMac then explained to Tyler what is more valuable for a pass rusher, the sack or pressure. DMac’s dad Peter joined the show and gave his Patriots prediction. Should New England tank for Trevor Lawrence? Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joined the show to talk about his latest reports of the Drew Lock private workouts. What would happen if the players get caught talking with the coaches about their private workouts? Mike also broke down Pat Shurmur’s recent comments from earlier in the week about the running back situation. Brandon Stokely joined the show as the guys talked about how important QB pressures are for edge rushers. Stoke gave his thoughts on the private workouts with Drew Lock and the wide receivers. Is Peyton still talking with Drew Lock? Stoke also explained why he would use K.J. Hamler on special teams as well.

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In the 3rd hour, K.J. Hamler’s mom Latonya joined the show and talked about K.J. getting drafted and how the process went down. How fast does she really think K.J. could run a 40-yard dash? Where did K.J. come up with “bears in the crib?” DMac and Tyler also heard from NFL Network’s Adam Rank that has the Broncos winning the AFC West at 11-5.

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