Good Old Days: The Drive 1/31/19
Jan 31, 2019, 6:00 PM
Thursday January 31st, 2019
The Drive with Big Al & DMac LIVE from Radio Row in Atlanta!!! Neil Smith joins the show LIVE from Radio Row to blow kisses and talk about his exit interview in Kansas City. Neil talks about laying it on the line for an organization, and doing things the right way.
Al & DMac talk about Big Al’s college career, and what it was like for Big Al to check out the College Football Hall of Fame in Georgia.
In the Big 3, Al & DMac talk about the Denver Nuggets & their win over the Pelicans without Anthony Davis. Nikola Jokic notches another triple-double in the win, and DMac asks Big Al if it’s about money with Kyler Murray & playing football or baseball. Big Al notes that Saquon Barkley has been voted Pepsi Rookie of the Year, and DMac is impressed Phillip Lindsay made the Top-5.
The guys talk about the Fan War Room and Dan Marino’s height compared to Tom Brady & Jared Goff. Big Al tells a story about Neil Smith at the Pro Bowl, and DMac has some gossip about Pat Bowlen & his family.
Neil Smith joins the show LIVE from Radio Row to blow kisses and talk about his exit interview in Kansas City. Neil talks about laying it on the line for an organization, and doing things the right way. Neil mentions the importance of speed & flexibility when rushing the passer, what happens with Dee Ford and why Mahomes & the Chiefs weren’t ready to finish this year. Listen to the interview HERE!!!
DMac & Al talk about riding LIME scooters to the Waffle House & running into Anthony Munoz, and the importance of acceptance in the community.
Big Al tells a story about Mike Tyson vs a bunch of comedians, and what it’s like being a feared man. Also, Big Al is grateful to finally be able to see the College Football Hall of Fame.
The guys compare their takes to the morning show with Schlereth & Evans, and Big Al wonders about the idea of Sean Mannion in Denver. DMac asks Al if the Broncos are licking their wounds over the Case Keenum signing, and Al rules out Nick Foles in Denver for the simple reason that Foles is 30 years old. Also, Al looks at drafting a QB in the first, fourth and fifth round.
The Fan WAR ROOM gets started talking about CU Buffs in the College Football Hall of Fame, and how big of a priority drafting a quarterback should be for the Broncos. Mark Schlereth talks about the BAND-AIDS across the offensive line, and DMac plays a fill-in-the-blank game about John Elway as a general manager.
The guys talk about depth at linebacker for the Broncos, and on the defensive line. Mike Evans likes the Colts draft strategy, and points to Andrew Luck’s bounce-back year as an example. Big Al wants a quarterback that won’t beat up the Broncos budget.
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