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Is it too late to avoid getting our hopes up? The Drive: 07.29.20

Jul 29, 2020, 8:04 PM

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

In the first hour, Tyler and DMac react live to the Rockies second game against the Oakland Athletics. The guys react to Joe Kelly’s suspension and discuss whether “Frontier Justice” has it’s place in Major League Baseball. At The Water Cooler, the guys discuss what Joey Bosa’s contract extension means for the Chargers and debate why the Broncos chose not to get a deal done with Justin Simmons. The Hockey Guys break down the Avalanche’s 3-2 win against the Minnesota Wild.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

In the second hour, Tyler and DMac react to John Elway’s comments about tempering expectations for Drew Lock and the Broncos this season. Dani Welniak, Sports Director for KCTV and Chiefs sideline reporter, joins the show to break down where the Chiefs stand after their blockbuster offseason moves. The guys debate whether or not Vic Fangio and Von Miller are on good terms heading into the 2020 season. James Palmer of NFL Network joins the show to discuss Elijah Wilkinson’s predicament after being placed on the PUP list yesterday.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

In the third hour, Tyler and DMac discuss how the altered preseason will impact the Broncos in the first quarter of the season. Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet joins the show to react to the Rockies’ win against the Oakland A’s today. Does “Frontier Justice” have a place in baseball?

LISTEN TO HOUR FOUR HERE!

In the fourth hour, Tyler and DMac react to the top stories of the day during the Top 6 at 6:00. How much should fans read into John Elway’s comments regarding tempering expectations for Drew Lock? Will the dynamic between Von Miller and Vic Fangio be better than it was last season?

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