I am a diehard Chiefs fan trapped in Bronco land. You can imagine my distance from local talk radio.

The local sports talk shows are all Broncos, all the time, every month, every season. A call about the Rockies is as rare as a Rockies playoff appearance.

The illustration I always think of would be the following exchange, in a make-believe

time when the Rockies are in the thick of a pennant chase.

Talk show host: “Ok, let’s get your thoughts on what the Rockies need to do to make the post season.” “Here’s Jim in Aurora. Jim”

Jim: “Hey Bob. I’m concerned about who will be the Broncos backup tight end this season.

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