Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

The Nuggets finally got a win in the clutch last night, beating the Utah Jazz 128-125. Jamal Murray went off for 45 points, including 8 made 3-pointers. Is it hard to give the Nuggets credit for the win, considering they were playing one of the worst teams in the league? The Avalanche won in LA last night, downing the Kings 4-2. Also, could the Avs be looking to make a move, such as finding a solid 3rd line center? Would Naz Kadri or Ryan O'Reilly be realistic trade targets? David Montgomery was traded to the Texans yesterday for a 4th round pick, a 7th round pick and a little used offensive lineman. Should the Broncos have offered this or a little more? Finally, Troy is in Scottsdale for Rockies Spring Training. What's the temperature in the room from the players on how they feel about this season? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck deliver another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets lost both contests over the weekend, losing in overtime in Oklahoma City on Friday night and lost at home to Minnesota yesterday afternoon. How concerning is this…or should we reserve judgement until Gordon and Watson return to the lineup? In the wake of the Lu Dort cheap shot on Nikola Jokic on Friday night, is Nuggets-Thunder now a legitimate rivalry? Plus, should the Broncos sign GM George Paton to a contract extension? And could the Broncos make a trade for Lions RB David Montgomery? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into it all on a Monday version of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Goodman and Myck Miller are in for Hot Takes on a Friday morning. NFLPA came out with its report card grades for every team and the Broncos aced the test. Their only poor grade came from the locker room, where the grade was a D. How much does the report card influence a free agent to join the Broncos? How much would this report card influence you if you were an NFL player? Also, a look at the Broncos ILB situation. Will the team re-sign Alex Singleton? What about Justin Strnad? If they don't re-sign them, would they look to draft CJ Allen or Jacob Rodriguez? Finally, an NBA MVP discussion and the 65-game minimum rule. Does the NBA need to tweak this rule and will Jokic make the cut to win the MVP? Tune into a Friday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche beat Utah last night without Nathan MacKinnon and the Nuggets put together one of their most impressive wins of the season, beating the Celtics 104-to-83, giving up the fewest points since 2021. Can the Nuggets play defense like this throughout the playoffs? The Broncos are set to hire Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston as its defensive passing-game coordinator. Is this a bigger deal for the Broncos to get Livingston or the Buffs losing their defensive coordinator? Plus, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports did an interview with former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth and Booth discussed the factors that cost him his job with Denver. Eric and Troy react to what Booth said. Catch a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Payton will be giving up play calling to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb. Should Payton have given up play calling at midseason—and if so, how different would the offense have looked? How much will Webb calling plays help Bo Nix? Payton also said running back, linebacker and tight end are positions the Broncos need to address in the offseason because they have free agents at those positions. What position should be the top priority? Plus, the Avalanche traded Sam Girard and a 2nd round pick to the Penguins for veteran defenseman Brett Kulak. Are the Avalanche with Kulak, a better team? Finally, the Avs resume action tonight after the Olympic break and the Nuggets host the Celtics on National TV. Check out a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Payton and George Paton are scheduled to speak later today at the NFL Combine. If you could ask Payton & Paton multiple questions, what would you ask? WR Jaylen Waddle and the Broncos has generated some buzz. What is the right price for the Broncos to get him—and if a deal included a first or second round pick, is that a deal breaker? If the Broncos trade for Waddle, do you renegotiate this year or next year? Javonte Williams got a new 3-year, $24M contract extension with the Cowboys. Did the Broncos make a mistake letting him walk? Could Travis Etienne Jr. be the answer at running back, as he will be a little more affordable than Breece Hall? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets were in the Bay Area yesterday for a matinee against the Warriors and fell apart in the 4th quarter, losing 128-117. Is this the worst loss of the season considering they gave up 128 points? Are the Nuggets a title contender even with Gordon and Watson in the lineup? The United States beat Canada for the Gold Medal on the final day of the Winter Olympics. How big of an upset was this win considering the Canadians had won every gold medal since NHL players were allowed to play in the Olympics, dating back to 2014? Troy is at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. How valuable is the combine in order to evaluate a player? What is the most important thing at the combine to evaluate a player? And what are some of the least important? Catch a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets dropped their opening game following the All-Star Break to the Clippers, as they failed to execute down the stretch, losing 115-114. The Nuggets now have the 4th seed in the West and are 3 games ahead of the Suns for the 7th seed. Why are these close losses are happening so much and is there a way to turn it around? Did Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray look somewhat gassed out there in the 4th quarter? Plus, with the Winter Olympics wrapping up this weekend, what are the most difficult sports to play? And which of the 4 major sports are the most difficult to play? Tune in to a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets are back in action tonight as they take on the Clippers in LA. Can the team step it up on the defensive end? Can the Nuggets hold onto the #3 seed with Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson still out with injuries? There are reports that rival executives view Cam Johnson as a trade candidate this offseason due to Peyton Watson becoming a restricted free agent. Would the Nuggets trade Johnson in order to keep Watson? Also, the Chicago Bears are 'committed' to having their new stadium built in Indiana. How devastating would this be to Bears fans who live in Illinois? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Troy start the podcast by discussing the passing of legendary Nuggets coach Doug Moe, who died yesterday at 87. What will Moe be best be remembered for as the Head Coach of the Nuggets? If you were an NBA player, would you have rather played for Michael Malone, George Karl, or Doug Moe? Also, Mark Cuban said the NBA should embrace tanking. Is Cuban right, that affordability is a bigger problem than tanking? When one of our sports teams isn’t playing well, do you hope they lose for a better draft pick? Finally, the Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a full-time cornerback and part-time wide receiver in 2026. How necessary is this move, considering his season-ending injury last season? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Colorado Rockies are reporting to Spring Training, Eric and Troy discuss the offseason moves in the front office. How do you feel about Walker Monfort being more involved? Was it the right decision to bring back manager Warren Schaffer? How long will it take for the club to get back to .500? How much better will the Rockies be this season? Also, the Broncos have the second-best odds to land Breece Hall in free agency. Is Hall the missing piece on offense to win a Super Bowl or is that an overstatement? Will the Broncos make a strong run at him? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA All-Star weekend has wrapped up. Eric and Troy give their thoughts on the new format and discuss the performances from Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Does a Nuggets championship run hinge on their defense? Can they beat OKC in a 7-game series? Adam Silver said on Saturday that tanking has been worse this year than he’s seen in recent memory. How can the NBA best minimize tanking? Check out a Presidents' Day episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to a couple of mock drafts, the Broncos are targeting Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Would this be a smart pick and if the Broncos took him, would he see the field right away? Former CU Buffs TE Christian Fauria had some strong words for Deion Sanders and is clearly not a fan of his coaching style. Is Fauria speaking out of turn or is he on to something? What things does Coach Prime need to change as he heads into his fourth year at CU? Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown likely will have a new team next season. Should the Broncos kick the tires on Brown, who has been known to have attitude issues? Is A.J. Brown or George Pickens a better option in Denver? Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets topped the Grizzlies, 122-116 last night and will head into the All-Star Break at 35-20. Overall thoughts on the first-half of the season. How has David Adelman done in his first season as head coach? Should he be considered for Coach of the Year? Who on the Nuggets roster have been the biggest surprises this season? NFL.com ranked Bo Nix as the 18th best quarterback. Is this ranking accurate and what does Nix have to do to move higher up on the list? Men’s Olympic ice hockey continues today with the U.S. playing Latvia and Canada playing Czechia. Is this must watch TV? If the United States plays Canada, who are you rooting for? A look back at the 1980 Miracle On Ice. Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rockies have placed Kris Bryant on the 60-Day IL to begin the season. Bryant has played in 170 games in the first four years of his 7-year, $182 million contract. What’s the best way for the Rockies to get out of his mess and will Bryant ever play professional baseball again? Is the Bryant deal the worst in Rockies history when you compare it to the Mike Hampton deal? Where does the Bryant deal/trade rank as the worst in Colorado sports history? Also, Sean Payton said at the beginning of this past season that it would take two years for Bo Nix to become a Top-5 quarterback in the NFL. Can Nix still become a Top-5 QB? Does Nix make his teammates better? 5 years from now, who will be considered the best quarterback in the 2024 draft class? Maye? Daniels? Williams? Nix? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Troy start off the pod by discussing what went wrong with the Nuggets last night, as they squandered a 4th quarter lead and lost to the Cavs, 119-117. Why have the Nuggets struggled at Ball Arena this season? TE David Njoku confirmed his tenure with the Browns is over. Would he or Dallas Goedert be a realistic option for the Broncos at tight end? Plus, Fox Sports came out with their 2026 NFL power rankings, and they have the Broncos in the #1 spot. Where does Denver belong in the AFC pecking order? Should the Broncos be viewed as a serious contender like they were this year? The guys get into all of it on another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 to win the Super Bowl. Is there any surprise that the Seahawks dominated the game in the way that they did? Eric and Troy dive into Drake Maye's struggles in not only the Super Bowl, but the entire postseason. Do MVP voters who voted for Maye now regret their choice? Some quick thoughts on Bad Bunny's halftime show. A look at how many quarterbacks still on their rookie contract, who have made the Super Bowl. How important is it for the Broncos to get to the Super Bowl with Bo Nix before his contract comes up? Re-ranking the Top-4 QB's of the 2024 draft class (Williams, Daniels, Maye and Nix). Check out a Super Bowl aftermath edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peyton Watson has been diagnosed with a 2nd degree hamstring injury. It appears Watson will be out at least four weeks in the latest injury to bite the Nuggets. After Jokic and Murray, which players can the Nuggets least afford to be injured heading into the playoffs? Also, can Troy Franklin be a #1 WR in the NFL? Do the Broncos need to draft a WR or pick up one in free agency next season? Eric and Troy discuss the results of the NFL Honors from last night. Plus, a Super Bowl LX preview. How would the Broncos have fared against the Seahawks, should they have beaten the Patriots? Who will win on Sunday and why? Check out the final Football Friday edition of Hot Takes of the 2025 NFL season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets played in a thriller last night in Madison Square Garden, but came out on the losing end, falling to the Knicks, 134-127 in double overtime. Peyton Watson hurt his hamstring in the loss and is expected to miss some time. How significant would it be if Watson had to miss four weeks? With all these injuries, is it starting to feel like it’s just going to be one of those seasons where it’s just not meant to be for the Nuggets? The Avalanche wrapped up their final game before the Olympic Break, beating the Sharks 4-2. Should there be more confidence in the Avs or Nuggets winning a title or neither of them? Garett Bolles is the NFLPA's Alan Page award winner, which is similar to the Walter Payton Man of the Year award which goes to the player for community service. How did Bolles turn it around on the field and is he a perfect example of don’t give up too quickly on a player? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben DiNucci, Garett Bolles and Courtland Sutton all gave their thoughts on the idea of Davis Webb calling plays instead of Sean Payton. If Payton does give up play calling, will be 100% his decision or will Greg Penner be involved in the decision? Payton hasn’t publicly commented on if Webb will be calling plays, but does it seem like it is going to happen? Plus, the NBA trade deadline is tomorrow afternoon. James Harden was dealt to Cleveland and Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be on the move as well. If the Timberwolves were to acquire Giannis, would that make them a more dangerous team than the Nuggets? Finally, a quick discussion about Olympic hockey and how Team Canada representatives feel about playing for their country. Check out Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Payton has named Davis Webb the new Broncos offensive coordinator and Logan Kilgore the new QB coach. Was part of the agreement for Webb to come back have to do with calling some plays or all the plays? Would handing over the full-time play-calling duties to Webb make Payton a better head coach? Sean Payton has one year left on his contract -- is there is a chance Webb will eventually be the head coach of the Broncos if the team doesn’t play well or the offense struggles again? Plus, the Broncos have some big decisions about who to bring back in free agency. Are there any unrestricted free agents on the roster that are a slam dunk to come back? Thoughts on Dobbins, Greenlaw and Engram coming back. Check out a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first matchup of the season with the defending NBA champion OKC Thunder, the Nuggets faltered and lost 121-111. SGA and Cason Wallace were the biggest thorns in the Nuggets side. What are the biggest concerns for the Nuggets after the loss? Jamal Murray was named to his first All-Star team, as he will be an All-Star reserve. How much credit should Murray get for keeping the Nuggets afloat when Jokic did not play for most of January? Vance Joseph and Davis Webb have officially been shutout of the head coaching cycle as the final two jobs have been filled. Does it feel like Vance can’t catch a break and is there something about what happened with him as the head coach in Denver that’s making teams reluctant to hire him? Check out a new episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Broncos have some updates to their offensive coordinator search, as Davis Webb has withdrawn from the Raiders head coaching position. And Pete Carmichael has taken the OC job with the Bills. So does that mean Davis Webb will be back with the Broncos as the new OC? If he is Denver's OC, will Sean Payton allow him to call plays? Also, Aaron Gordon will be sidelined at least 4-6 weeks with his hamstring injury. Is Gordon's health becoming a major concern? Can the Nuggets withstand this insane rash of injuries? Finally, the Avs are going through a rough patch right now and it's the first time they have really struggled all season. Eric and Troy discuss where the Avs are currently at, as well as some Avalanche history. Check out a Friday episode of Hot Takes with Goodman & Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bo Nix spoke to the media yesterday and contradicted Sean Payton, who said the surgeon found there was something predisposed within the ankle and that the injury and procedure was a matter of when, not if. Nix didn’t have to address the media yesterday, but it seemed like he wanted to do it to clear up what Payton said about his ankle. Greg Penner also spoke to the media yesterday and said the Broncos will be “aggressively opportunistic” this offseason in addressing player needs, but it's important that the player fit the locker room culture. As Sean Payton looks for a new offensive coordinator, he will limit his options if he hires someone who won’t be able to call plays. If Payton does give up play calling duties, will it make him a better overall head coach? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Payton made a bit of a surprising move yesterday, firing offensive coordinator and longtime friend, Joe Lombardi. Eric and Troy discuss the latest buzz with Vance Joseph and Davis Webb. Is it looking likely that VJ will stay on as defensive coordinator? Sean Payton and George Paton held their end-of-season press conference. What are the Broncos biggest priorities heading into the offseason? How will they attack free agency? Which players are likely to stick around and which ones might be out the door? Check out a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Goodman and Troy Renck embark on their first official show together. They discuss the latest news on Vance Joseph and David Webb and which one is more likely to leave the Broncos. Webb interviewed with the Raiders yesterday--will he leave for the head coaching job in Las Vegas or Buffalo? Did the Broncos advancing to the AFC Championship game hurt the chances for VJ and Webb considering their limited time to interview? Plus, Shedeur Sanders was named to the Pro Bowl Games as a replacement and Deion Sanders has instituted player fines for rule violations at CU. Is this ethical, considering every player on the roster doesn’t have NIL money? Check out Hot Takes with Goodman & Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos season has come to an end, as the Patriots won the AFC Championship, 10-7. Eric and Bruce give their takeaways from the loss. Should Sean Payton have kicked the FG on 4th & 1 in the first half, instead of going for it? Did he know there was a snowstorm coming that would really affect the second half? Is it hard not to think about “What could have been” with Bo Nix watching from a suite? Evaluating Jarrett Stidham's performance--could he have been better? A quick look at what the offseason might look like for the Broncos. It's Bruce Haertl's final show, so Eric and Bruce take some time to reflect on Bruce's career, the time they have spent together at Mile High Sports and what's next for Bruce as he moves onto his next chapter. Check out a Reaction Monday with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Friday morning. Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points in the Nuggets win last night in Washington DC. Has Watson played himself into a full-time starter? Has this injury spurt for the Nuggets actually been a good thing in terms on discovery for David Adelman? Full Broncos vs. Patriots AFC Championship Game preview. How big of a factor can J.K. Dobbins be? What are the realistic expectations for Jarrett Stidham? What type of game plan will Sean Payton draw up? And how different will it be from what it would've looked like with Nix? Finally, what's the one thing that absolutely has to happen on Sunday to give the Broncos a chance? Final score predictions. Check out a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. The Avs fell in a shootout last night to the Ducks at home and have shown some cracks in the foundation lately. Jarrett Stidham spoke at the podium yesterday. Did Stiddy win the press conference yesterday? How long will it take Stidham to get into the rhythm of the game on Sunday? With the injury to Bo Nix--is Sean Payton playing with house money this weekend and is all the pressure on the Patriots in AFC championship? Plus, a look at the Broncos injuries and who might be back this week. And finally, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame earlier this week and will join Jeff Kent for induction this summer. Did the voters get this right? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. The Lakers used a big second-half to rally past the Nuggets last night. As the Broncos reconvene to start on-field prep for the Patriots, what will be the biggest storyline beyond Stiddy at quarterback? In terms of percentage, how much is it to beat the Patriots with Stiddy vs. with Nix? What are the biggest things Stiddy has to overcome to be successful on Sunday? Davis Webb is starting to get a lot of run in Buffalo, so who is more likely to leave the staff Vance Joseph or Davis Webb? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Indiana Hoosiers are Kings of the College Football world, winning the national title, 27-21 over Miami. What does an Indiana title mean for college football and how did they manage such a quick and incredible turnaround from a couple years ago? What type of NFL prospect is Fernando Mendoza? The Broncos designated J.K. Dobbins for return from IR. Will he play in the AFC Championship Game and how much of a difference would he make? Plus, a look at the Super Bowl MVP odds for Jarrett Stidham, Ticketmaster not allowing fans outside the Rocky Mountain region to buy tickets to the AFC Title game and evaluating Drake Maye and the Patriots. Tune in to a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos won a wild and crazy OT game in the divisional round against the Bills, 33-30. But less than an hour after the game ended, Sean Payton announced Bo Nix broke a bone in his ankle and will be out for the rest of the playoffs. Jarrett Stidham will be the starter. Can the Broncos win a Super Bowl with Stiddy? How disheartening was the news of the Nix injury, especially that soon after a emotional win? A look at some other notable backup QB's that went on to win the Super Bowl, like Nick Foles and Jeff Hostetler. Plus, is Indiana going to win the National Championship tonight against Miami? Check out a Reaction Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the day before Gameday! Eric and Bruce give a full preview of the AFC divisional matchup between the Broncos and Bills. Will Sean Payton be able to stick to the run game? How much confidence is there in RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin? And how different would the game look if J.K. Dobbins was healthy? Longtime Buffalo sportscaster Dennis Williams joins the podcast to preview the game from a Bills perspective. What are the keys to victory for both teams? And finally, Eric, Bruce and Dennis pick the game. Get ready for Broncos vs. Bills with a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets earned another impressive win, beating the Mavericks in Dallas 118-109 last night. When Cam Johnson returns to the court, will he be coming off the bench as Peyton Watson has emerged as a bonafide starter? Jalen Pickett has really stepped up lately as well. A look at the quarterback/head coach combinations in the playoffs. Where does Bo Nix/Sean Payton rank among the playoff teams? Plus, a deep dive into the turnaround of the Broncos since Sean Payton has arrived. Catch a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets earned a 122-116 win in New Orleans against the Pelicans last night, led by Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson. Watson had another big night with 31 points and last week, won Western Conference Player of the Week. Watson is a RFA at the end of the year - will the Nuggets be able to keep him? A look at all of the Bills injuries compared to the Broncos relatively clean bill of health. Are the Broncos being disrespected by the national media? Plus, last year's NFL MVP Josh Allen has never been to a Super Bowl. If he never wins one, will he be the greatest athlete to never win a championship? Tune into a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colorado OL Jordan Seaton has decided to enter college football's transfer portal and will be leaving Boulder after two seasons. Why did Seaton enter the portal? Thoughts on Colorado football as a whole. Plus, the Broncos will take on the Bills at 2:30pm MT on Saturday afternoon. The guys run through the latest injury updates for Denver and Buffalo. How will the rest vs. rust narrative play out? And Eric and Bruce get into the X's and O's of the game - How aggressive will Sean Payton be? Will the QB's look to use their legs more? Can Josh Allen be slowed down? Check out a Tuesday version of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After beating the Jaguars yesterday, coupled with the Patriots beating the Chargers, it will be the Buffalo Bills coming into town next weekend to take on the Broncos. The game time has not been finalized, but will either be at 2:30 or 6:15 on Saturday at Empower Field. At first glance, how do the Broncos like this matchup? How different will it be this year, now that the Broncos are facing the Bills at home instead of Orchard Park? The Broncos have opened as slight UNDERDOGS to the Bills. Plus, a look at the crazy Wild Card Weekend games and a peak at the most intriguing divisional round matchups. Check out a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vance Joseph, Davis Webb and Darren Rizzi will all be interviewing for head coaching positions. Of those three guys, who will be back next season and who will leave? Who is more attractive as a head coaching candidate: VJ or Webb? A dive into Wild Card Weekend - Who would be the best opponent for the Broncos in the divisional round and which team would you not want to face? Eric and Bruce pick the games this weekend. Finally, the guys give out grades for certain Broncos players, namely ones who have had up and down seasons. Check out a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets put a bow on their 7-game road trip with a 114-110 win in Boston last night. Peyton Watson, Zeke Nnaji and Jamal Murray all stepped up in big moments. How good is the Nuggets bench when the team has a full bill of health? Was Calvin Booth right when he signed Nnaji to the new deal while drafting Watson and Jalen Pickett? Plus, a look at the wide open AFC this year. Redrafting the 2024 QB class. What would the Top-4 look like? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be interviewing with the Titans, Cardinals, Falcons, Giants and Raiders. So that leaves only the Browns and Ravens as the teams VJ won't be meeting with, as of now. Which team is the best fit for Joseph? The Baltimore Ravens have fired John Harbaugh, who has been their head coach since 2008. Eric and Bruce discuss the disconnect between Harbaugh/Todd Monken and Lamar Jackson. Plus, the Broncos are the favorites out of the AFC to reach the Super Bowl. Are the Broncos the favorite because they have the best team or because they have a first-round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs? Check out a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets, who were down all five starters, plus Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valančiūnas, went into Philadelphia last night and stole a victory from the 76ers in overtime. Was last night's win more impressive than the infamous 'Utah Seven' win in February of 2020? Who deserves a game ball? With the way Zeke Nnaji played off the bench, will he have any trade value at the deadline? Plus, the Tennessee Titans requested permission to interview Vance Joseph for their head coaching position. What makes VJ great and how big of a loss would it be if he left? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl tackle it all on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos have put a wrap on the 2025 NFL regular season, finishing at 14-3 and earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC. In yesterday's 19-3 win over the Chargers, who were without a number of key starters, the Broncos offense looked sluggish with a vanilla game plan, while the defense dominated Trey Lance and the Chargers offense. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the game. Does the offense have enough firepower to win in the playoffs? Plus, the Nuggets got Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon back on the court yesterday, but still lost to Michael Porter Jr. and the Nets. Are the Nuggets leaking oil right now? And the Avs may be without their captain for some time as Gabriel Landeskog left yesterday's game with an injury. Check out a packed Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Bruce discuss the latest in a very unfortunate series of injuries for the Denver Nuggets as Jonas Valančiūnas will now be reevaluated in 4 weeks with a calf strain. Also, how Indiana was dominant in their win over Alabama. The Broncos are not playing their best football right now, but does momentum really matter in the NFL playoffs or would home field advantage in Denver be even more impactful? And with both the Avalanche and Nuggets winning on NYE, the Avalanche continue to show they are the best of the best of the teams thriving in Colorado right now. Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Bruce project what the next month will look like for the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokić joining the three other injured starters on the sidelines. Also, the juice isn't there for the Broncos-Chargers game but it's meaningful because the #1 seed in the AFC is still unclaimed. And to put a bow on the year, Eric and Bruce give their Top 5 Colorado sports stories of the year. Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com. For the latest in Denver Sports, stay tuned here at Mile High Sports where you get daily coverage on your favorite teams, boots on the ground from our credentialed reporters. Every Team. Every Day. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MileHighSports Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @MileHighSports Check out our website: MileHighSports.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nuggets Nation is holding their collective breath as they await the results of further medical testing on Nikola Jokić's knee injury. Jokić hurt his knee right before halftime in last night's loss to the Heat. Many have speculated that it is just a hyperextension and will require around 4-6 weeks of recovery. Eric and Bruce get into the ramifications of the injury, if it will cost Jokic his fourth MVP Award and what it will do to the Nuggets playoff seeding. Plus, Jim Harbaugh said yesterday that Justin Herbert, along with other Chargers starters, will not play on Sunday vs. the Broncos. How big of a break is this for Denver and how will the Broncos treat the Week 18 matchup? Catch a Tuesday version of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos are set to play the Chargers at 2:25pm on Sunday afternoon - does this work in the Broncos favor? A look at the playoff scenarios in the AFC. Will Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers go full tilt in Sunday's matchup or is it more likely that he will rest some starters? The Broncos have the best record in the AFC at 13-3, but does it feel like they are the best team in the conference? Right now, is Denver the favorite to get to the Super Bowl? Plus, David Adelman provided injury updates regarding Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon. Will we see one or both of them back on the court during this 7-game road trip? Eric and Bruce get into all of it on a Monday version of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Bruce react to Nikola Jokić making history again in a Christmas classic vs rival Timberwolves. The Broncos are one step closer to the #1 seed in the AFC after beating the Chiefs in Kansas City. Is RJ Harvey the most important piece of the Broncos offense besides Bo Nix? Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Bruce begin the podcast by discussing the Nuggets blowout win over the Jazz last night, in which they tied the single-game franchise record with 24 made 3-pointers. The Broncos are hoping to sweep the Chiefs and will be going against Kansas City's 3rd-string quarterback. Denver is listed as a 13-point favorite. Plus, the guys get into the mindset of Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper. The longstanding Notre Dame-USC rivalry series is ending next year. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on why and the direction Notre Dame is heading in. Tune into a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All good things must come to an end and the Denver Broncos had their 11-game win streak snapped on Sunday afternoon. The Jaguars took it to the Broncos, 34-20 in a game which the Broncos defense faltered and the officiating was subpar. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the loss and what needs to be corrected. Did Sean Payton give Liam Coen and the Jags bulletin board material with his "small market" comments earlier in the week? More thoughts on the defense the last four games and the performance of the offense as well. Catch a Reaction Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rams and Seahawks played in a thriller on Thursday Night Football, with the Seahawks coming away with an overtime victory on a walk-off two-point conversion. After last night, which team would the Broncos least like to play? A preview of Broncos vs. Jaguars. Could this be a potential AFC Championship Game preview? Eric caught up with defensive lineman D.J. Jones in the locker room this week. Reaction to the interview. Plus, the College Football Playoff begins tonight. Should Tulane and James Madison really be allowed in the CFP? A look at the entire Saturday of football tomorrow, which is filled with college and NFL games. Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.