Tackle or wide receiver: the debate rages on. The Drive: 12.21.20

DMac and Chad Brown debate whether or not the Broncos need to address wide receiver or offensive tackle in the first round this week, and whether or not they need to trade up, trade back or stay put to do so.

BY RICHIE CARNI

Apr 21, 2020, 7:21 PM Updated: 7:21 pm

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LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

DMac and Chad Brown opened the show talking reacting to the news of Rob Gronkowski getting traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DMac discussed his battle with Mike Evans from earlier this morning. In the water cooler, the guys react to XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck suing Vince McMahon. The fellas closed out the hour reacting to the latest picks of The Fan Mock Draft.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

In Football at Four, DMac and Chad gave their thoughts on the Rob Gronkowski trade. Chad explained why he hopes that an offensive tackle will fall to the Broncos at pick 15 instead of a wide receiver. The fellas jumped into Pat’s Playbook, to break down a Giants victory. Chad explained why the offensive line played so much better due to Saquon Barkley. Brandon Stokley joined the show and reflected back on the Colts beating the Patriots back in 2005 that also included Chad in that game. Stoke mentioned that the Broncos are in need of an impactful leader in the locker room. DMac asked Stoke if he’s fine with the Broncos moving up for Jerry Jeudy. Our Broncos insider Nicki Jhabvala joined the show and mentioned that she doesn’t think it makes sense for the Broncos to trade up for a wide receiver in the first round. What could be the price tag be for the Broncos if they want to move up.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

In the third hour, Aaron Goldhammer of ESPN Cleveland joined the show to talk about the Browns’ draft situation. Aaron mentioned that the Browns are looking to get more picks instead of having higher picks. Who are the top tackles on Cleveland’s board? DMac and Chad broke down the Rob Gronkowski trade. DMac asked Chad if Tampa Bay was the only destination for Gronk. Is there a conspiracy with the number one pick for the Bengals?

LISTEN TO HOUR FOUR HERE!

In the top six, DMac asked Chad if he thinks the Broncos should move up or trade down in the draft. Is the Madden Curse for real? The fellas gave their thoughts on Gronk returning to football and discuss who will have a better season between him or Noah Fant. Brandon Stokley joined the show and reflected back on the Colts beating the Patriots back in 2005 that also included Chad in that game. Stoke mentioned that the Broncos are in need of an impactful leader in the locker room. DMac asked Stoke if he’s fine with the Broncos moving up for Jerry Jeudy.

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