All These Pieces: The Drive 10/30/17

Monday October 30th, 2017

The Drive with Big Al & DMac LIVE from Sports Column! Adam Schefter joins the show to say the offensive line needs to protect Siemian & get the ground-game going, and the defense has a critical test in preventing KC’s big plays. Soren Petro of Sports Radio 810 WHB joins the show to say there is an expectation the Chiefs defense will play better tonight, with how badly the Broncos have been playing on offense. Troy Renck joins the show to say the wind could play a factor when it comes to special teams, and you can see the urgency & desperation on the players’ faces.

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!!!

Dmac and Al debate what was more exciting to watch last night, the World Series or the game between the Steelers & the Lions. Adam Schefter joins the show to say he fell asleep during the Lions game, and that tends to happen when the Sunday night game has no fantasy significance to him. Adam says the offensive line needs to protect Siemian & get the ground-game going, and the defense has a critical test in preventing KC’s big plays. Schefter says the Broncos have never played that well in Kansas City, and Andy Reid will have a star at the QB position for years to come with Patrick Mahomes. Listen to the interview HERE! In the Big 3 @ 3:30, DMac asks Al if this will be Trevor Siemian’s last start in a Broncos uniform, and Al says the broncos are happy with their starting QB, but must get better playcalling out of Mike McCoy. DMac wonders if Sam Darnold will fall far enough for Denver to scoop him in the draft, and Al is worried about a healthier Chiefs secondary. DMac gets into the extensive research done on taking the ball out of the end zone, based on analytics & independent variables like how good your offense is. Big Al says Jamaal Charles should even start tonight, due to the emotional factor.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!!!

In Football @ 4:00, the guys discuss the difficulties with playing in Arrowhead, and the disadvantages of Trevor losing communication with his line & weapons. Soren Petro of Sports Radio 810 WHB joins the show to say there is an expectation the Chiefs defense will play better tonight, with how badly the Broncos have been playing on offense. DMac says the Broncos practiced with crowd noise emulating the ‘tomahawk chop’ we will be hearing from the fans tonight in Arrowhead, and Soren says the Chiefs fan base needs to accept who the Chiefs truly are on the field every year. Listen to the interview HERE! Big Al talks about the advantages Justin Houston has, and what makes him so unique rushing the passer from the left side, including great technique. Al mentions the teams in the AFC that will be there at the end, and points out the ability to score points as a crucial benchmark. Troy Renck joins the show to say the wind could play a factor when it comes to special teams, and you can see the urgency & desperation on the players’ faces. Troy says he spoke with E Sanders, who will take a seat, and the Chiefs are vulnerable against players like Jamaal Charles in space. Troy says Charles had his money suit on, and is ready to go tonight, but the Broncos need to protect Siemian first, then worry about the rest. Menelik Watson is in, and Troy mentions the importance of establishing the run against the Chiefs. Listen to the interview HERE!

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!!!

Big Al is looking for double-moves and deep shots tonight against KC. Al says a draw is okay to do sometimes, and every drive must end in a kick of some sort if Denver wants to have a chance at winning. Al warns DMac feathers may be flying at his house if the Broncos don’t run the ball, and if the game runs long, it likely means the Broncos lost. DMac says you can only game-plan so much for playmakers like Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce & Kareem Hunt, and pays tribute to those dealing with or battling cancer in the Denver community. Big Al says the greatest thing Tom Brady does is step up in the pocket, and that’s something Trevor can learn to do. Also, the guys go over the King Soopers Fan Football Pick ‘Em, and take a call from Elijah Wilkinson’s brother on why he should get a look on the Broncos offensive line.

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