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The Wall of Optimism! The Drive: 08.15.19

Aug 15, 2019, 7:26 PM

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!

D-Mac and Nick Ferguson are joined by Brandon Stokley from Broncos Training Camp to share his thoughts on the day’s practice. Stoke has some good news for the Broncos Red-Zone offense. D-Mac and Nick get excited about the potential slot receiver. Nick Williams joins The Drive and Brandon Stokley to share his thoughts of Training Camp so far. He gets used to the terms of his new offense, and getting his opportunities on special teams. During the Countdown, the guys discuss expectations for Noah Fant, the potential work stoppage and if there will be music during the joint practices. D-Mac explains to Nick why he doesn’t show emotion for Broncos QB’s.

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!

D-Mac and Nick Ferguson hear from Vic Fangio after training camp. D-Mac thinks Fangio is feeling salty with how practice has progressed. Troy Renck joins D-Mac and Nick Ferguson to discuss why Vic Fangio might be salty with practices. Troy wants to see how the Broncos practice against George Kittle and other tight ends. He gives an update on key Broncos injuries. D-Mac looks at the importance of having a good return game. Nick thinks the return game needs to be compared to the rest of the team.  A national analyst show some love for the Broncos. The guys play Over/Under with Broncos offensive players. Nick is optimistic about Joe Flacco, but D-Mac is a little less than excited. The guys give a live look in to another preseason game and compare it to the Broncos. D-Mac looks at the mentality difference between young quarterbacks and Peyton Manning. The guys debate benching starting QB’s in certain games during the season.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!

D-Mac and Nick Ferguson talk about the advantage of watching the TV broadcast of preseason games. The guys talk about the difficulties of watching NFL games at home with family. In the High Five, D-Mac gives a shoutout to a former Broncos coordinator. Nick shares the story of how his career ended.

LISTEN TO HOUR FOUR HERE!

In the Top 6, D-Mac and Nick Ferguson wonder if there will be music with the Niners in town. They discuss the possibility of a work stoppage. A Nascar driver survives a close crash. Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic joins D-Mac and Nick to give an injury update for the Broncos. D-Mac asks why certain teams haven’t called on Colin Kaepernick. Nicki thinks the Broncos are not going to go hard against the Niners in their joint practices. Nicki brings some clarity to the backup QB battle. D-Mac pushes for delayed takeaways on young quarterbacks. Nick gives a worst case scenario for the Broncos quarterback room. Nick Williams joins The Drive and Brandon Stokley to share his thoughts of Training Camp so far. He gets used to the terms of his new offense, and getting his opportunities on special teams.

 

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