COUNT DOWN TO FREE AGENCY, ONE WEEK LEFT: The Drive

Mar 2, 2016, 4:08 PM Updated: Jul 13, 2016, 8:54 am

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

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3PM – The Drive, Big Al & D-Mac kick off the show by talking about Peyton Manning and the likelihood of him returning for another year. They discuss the possibility of Manning returning in a backup role for either the Broncos or another team. Big Al says that Manning is possibly waiting to see if Brock Osweiler gets an offer from another team before he makes his decision. D-Mac opens the Big 3 at 3:30 by talking about Kobe Bryant, Big Al follows by bringing up Tom Coughlin’s activities around the Giants, D-Mac talks about Sport’s Authority’s bankruptcy and its relation to Mile High Stadium. The Guys close out the hour with speculation about what the Broncos’ free agency plans are.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

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4PM – The Guys open the FAN Football hour with more discussion about Peyton Manning’s plan to continue playing. They compare Peyton Manning’s career to Tom Brady’s. Big Al reminisces on some of his football-related dreams. D-Mac says that Brock Osweiler’s contract situation is not contingent on when Manning is cut. They talk about Tim Tebow’s contract situation a few years ago and compare it to Osweiler’s today. D-Mac says his biggest fear about Brock Osweiler is that he will end up being just another Kyle Orton. The guys talk about the Colorado Avalanche and their struggles in big games. D-Mac talks about his abundance of letters requesting Superbowl confetti. Big Al closes the show talking about Erin Andrews and her trial against ESPN and the Marriott.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

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5PM – Big Al & D-Mac start the final hour of the show joined by Chad Brown. They talk about the chances of Peyton Manning joining a team as a backup. D-Mac brings up the point that many more teams would give Manning a shot as a backup as opposed to giving him a starting role. Chad Brown speaks to the market for Brock Osweiler, saying that the QBs in the draft are not ready to start in the NFL. They talk about how much money Brock Osweiler will demand, Big Al thinks the Broncos will not pay more than $10 million, while Chad believes the number will be closer to $12 million. They talk about how much money the Broncos should give Malik Jackson. They agree that someone will overpay for Jackson outside of Denver. Josh Scott, senior college basketball player for CU, joins the show. They talk about Scott’s career and his choice to stay in Colorado after high school. Listen to our conversation HERE! The guys close the show previewing Kobe Bryant’s last game in Denver.

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Written by Ben Griego