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The formula! The Drive: 10.15.19

Oct 15, 2019, 7:38 PM

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

In the first hour of The Drive, DMac, Tyler Polumbus and Nick Ferguson took a look at Monday Night Football with Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers and the horrific calls that swung the game in the Packers favor. The guys also discussed a new way for the NFL to referee games with an eye from the sky and they talk about whether or not that this idea would work or not. Adam Schefter, our NFL Insider from ESPN joined the program as DMac asked about his Lambeau Leap and what the effort took to pull off a historic tradition in Green Bay. Schefter discussed about the breaking news with the Los Angeles Rams and their trade and also talked about the officiating woes in the NFL and shared his opinions on what the NFL should do.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

In the second hour of the Drive, DMac, Nick Ferguson and Tyler Polumbus gave their blueprints for the Denver Broncos and how they can beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. The guys also talked about whether or not the offense needs to step up more in order for the Broncos to win. Nicki Jhabvala, our Fan Broncos Insider joined The Fan and talked about Royce Freeman and his injury update and how he can play with Phillip Lindsay. Jhabvala also discussed the keys for the Broncos and how they’re recovering and preparing for a short week. On Hot Take Tuesday, the guys fielded a variety of hot takes from listeners and shared their thoughts on how realistic the expectations are. Wrapping up the second hour of The Drive, DMac discussed if the Tennessee Titans are really bad or if the Broncos are really good or if there’s a happy medium. Polumbus took a look at Broncos players that weren’t drafted and have been impact players and if it’s just luck finding these guys or a good strategy. Ferguson looked at Drew Lock and what circumstances it would take in order for him to start an NFL game for the Broncos.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

In the third hour of The Drive, DMac, Tyler Polumbus and Nik Ferguson talked about the Denver Broncos previous draft picks and how they have had a bigger impact on this team that many people could have anticipated. The guys also discussed whether or not they would want Joe Flacco to start against the Chiefs. Ferguson brought up an interesting scenario that could have happened during the Peyton Manning era and DMac strongly disagreed. Wrapping up the second hour, breaking news in the NFL happened and the guys shared their initial thoughts on it and how it shaped the team today.

LISTEN TO HOUR FOUR HERE!

In the fourth hour, DMac, Tyler and Nick recap the top stories of the day! Was Rich Scangarello a bit defensive during his press conference today? What should fans make of LeBron James’ comments regarding China? Did the Colts reveal the blueprint to beating the Chiefs? The guys discuss the questionable officiating from last night’s game between the Lions and Packers. Nicki Jhabvala, our Fan Broncos Insider joined The Fan and talked about Royce Freeman and his injury update and how he can play with Phillip Lindsay. Jhabvala also discussed the keys for the Broncos and how they’re recovering and preparing for a short week.

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