There is no position more important in all of professional sports than the quarterback. Acquiring one can lay the foundation upon which a dynasty is built, while the absence of one eliminates any chance at greatness, as Broncos fans know all too well. For
In the final chapter, DMac breaks down the series of events that led Broncos to the quarterback predicament they currently face. Bonus: Several Fan hosts leave their reviews of DMac's book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this chapter, DMac recalls the wild ride that was the 2019 season, which included the rise and fall of "Angry Joe Flacco". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this chapter, DMac reflects back on the litany of mistakes thay led up to the 2018 NFL Draft, and the decisions on draft day that have had a lingering effect on the team's success ever since.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this chapter, DMac explains why today's NFL demands teams to put a first-round emphasis on quarterbacks, and argues that bucking that trend because of outdated, historical outliers is idiotic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac explains how the Kansas City Chiefs perfected the use of the Glennon-Trubisky Doctrine. He stresses how important it is for teams to have the foresight to establish a "quarterback budget" and the willingness use that budget to improve the position room whenever necessary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac details one of the cornerstones of his quarterback philosophy: The Glennon-Trubisky Doctrine, which draws its roots from the bold decision made by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2017 draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac tries to keep his cool while discussing the 2018 draft, which was widely considered the most quarterback-heavy draft class since John Elway's 1983 class. He points to all of the missteps that ultimately led to the Broncos passing on Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen to select Bradley Chubb with the fifth overall pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac relives the 2016 draft and points out how often the Broncos made the same mistakes over and over again. as evidenced by the selection of Paxton Lynch with the 26th overall pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac discusses how puzzling, in highsight, the decision to draft Brock Osweiler was and highlights how the Broncos set themselves up for years of middling performances by failing to prepare for life after Peyton Manning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac recalls the wild ride Broncos fans were taken on after the team drafted Tim Tebow. Through all of the highs and lows, DMac maintains that Tebow was a fascinating story, and his rise and fall in the NFL highlights where teams often fall short in trying to build around their young quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac recalls his arrival in Denver, which aligned with John Elway's retirement, and lays out how the philosophical approach to drafting quarterbacks has changed dramatically over the years. He explains how addition of the fifth-year option and slotted salaries made it illogical for teams to select quarterbacks outside of the first round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DMac sets the stage for readers and dedicates the book to one very special Broncos quarterback. Mike Evans delivers the foreword before DMac turns back time to dive into his days in Buffalo where he was introduced to Jim Kelly, who he considered the ideal franchise quarterback, both on and off the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.