FIRED UP FOR FREE AGENCY, FIVE DAYS LEFT: The Drive

Mar 4, 2016, 4:06 PM Updated: Jul 13, 2016, 8:54 am

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LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

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3PM – Big Al & D-Mac open the show talking about Von Miller’s announced appearance on Dancing with the Stars, and dive into what his competition will look like. The guys are joined by former CU Buff wide-out, Nelson Spruce, and they talk about Spruce’s preparation for the NFL draft. He speaks to his experience working under multiple changes in the coaching staff during his time in CU. Listen to our conversation HERE! D-Mac kicks off the Big Three at 3:30 by talking about how Peyton Manning has yet to retire, despite the Woody Paige report earlier in the week. Big Al’s first story touches on discrimination in the NFL. D-Mac talks about his son’s upcoming birthday and the great expenditures he had to endure to give the right present. Big Al brought up the resurgence of Deflategate and the NFL’s appeal on the case against Tom Brady.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

4PM – Big Al & D-Mac kick off Football at Four by talking about which AFC West team will give the Broncos the most trouble in 2016. D-Mac says that Derek Carr is the best QB of the Bronco’s rivals. Big Al questions how likely it is that the Broncos will be able to win the division next year. Troy Renck of the Denver Post joins the guys to talk more about when Peyton Manning will announce his retirement decision. They discus how the Broncos should go about resigning Brock Osweiler, and what exactly the young QB’s market is. They mention that the last time the Broncos let a player hit the open market and still resign them was not while John Elway was the GM. Listen to our conversation HERE! They discuss the prospects of starting Trevor Siemian, or going for some option at QB other than Osweiler.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

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5PM – The final hour kicks off with Big Al & D-Mac being joined by Taylor Decker, OL prospect out of Ohio State. They talk about the questions asked at the combine. They ask him about if he sees himself as a first round draft pick and if he would want to be picked that high. They talk about when the last time Decker lined up in an actual huddle was and other challenges to transitioning to the NFL. They talk about his relationship with former teammate Jeff Heuerman and ask for his take on some of the other prospects in the upcoming draft. Listen to our conversation HERE! The guys discuss the costs of signing up children to play little league sports and the dangers of middle school kids playing football. Big Al & D-Mac cap off the show looking forward to the weekend and the free agent moves that will happen next week.

Written by Ben Griego

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