Afternoon Drive

This week's NFL power rankings dropped yesterday and the Broncos are not the consensus No. 1 team. Are the Rams and Seahawks better than the Broncos? Can you make a case for the Bills as AFC's top team? Was Denver's win over Green Bay their signature win of the season thus far? Plus, Yardbarker.com wrote an article saying Browns HC Kevin Stefanski should be replaced by Deion Sanders. Would Coach Prime be a good fit to coach in the NFL? And how would it go if he were to coach his son again, but this time at the NFL level? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl tackle it all on a Wednesday 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 are going to be down a key piece on defense for the next four games as starting safety Brandon Jones was placed on IR with a pectoral injury. But do the Broncos have enough safety depth to overcome this injury? Denver also claimed running back Cody Schrader off waivers, as RJ Harvey is dealing with a minor rib injury. Jacksonville has a stout run defense, so the Broncos will have a tough challenge running the football. Has the Broncos offense turned the corner and are they the best team in the NFL at the moment? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl break it all down on a Tuesday 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 Broncos have now officially made the playoffs for the second straight year and have won 11 games in a row after beating the Packers, 34-26. Was this just another win for Denver or did it have a little extra meaning behind it? Bo Nix balled out to the tune of over 300 passing yards and 4 touchdowns. Was this the best game of the year for Nix? Will the Broncos be the consensus No. 1 team in this week's NFL power rankings? Plus, the Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Chargers at home in a game where Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL. Is the Chiefs run over with? Catch a Monday morning 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.

A full preview of the huge Broncos vs. Packers tilt this Sunday at Empower Field. Packers RB and noted Broncos killer, Josh Jacobs' status is in question as he is dealing with a knee injury. What would it mean for Denver if Jacobs can't go? Also, do these teams view this game as a litmus test? Are the Packers the biggest test the Broncos have faced this season? Eric and Bruce give their score predictions. In the second segment, Eric's father, David joins the podcast to break down the Packers, as he has been an avid fan of the team for a long time. 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.

The Broncos are slated as 2.5-point home underdogs on Sunday vs. the Packers, despite a 10-game winning streak. Is this extra motivation for the Broncos? Looking at the game on paper, what's the most intriguing matchup? Broncos offense vs. Packers defense or Green Bay's offense vs. the Denver defense? Could we be looking at a potential Super Bowl matchup, like in Super Bowl 32? CJ Anderson discussed this year's Broncos team compared to the 2015 team that won it all. What are the similarities and differences between the two teams? Don't miss a Thursday 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 slightly slipped in the power rankings, despite beating the Raiders for their 10th straight victory. Do players look at these rankings and react to where they are slotted? If the Broncos beat the Packers on Sunday, will they firmly be No. 1 in the power rankings? Plus, we are two weeks into the Pro Bowl fan voting. Which Broncos have been getting votes? Should we give the Pro Bowl voting much merit, or is it essentially a meaningless, popularity contest? Catch 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.

Last week, Sean Payton said of RJ Harvey, "You haven't seen anything yet." Harvey went on to have a productive game against the Raiders, but can he be that guy the rest of the season? Has Pat Bryant surpassed Troy Franklin as the Broncos No. 2 wide receiver? Some surprising news yesterday, as the Colts are going to work out retired QB Philip Rivers. Does the 44-year old Rivers have any shot at actually playing this season after being out of the league for the last four years? Plus, more thoughts on Notre Dame not being included in the College Football Playoff. 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 kept up with their winning ways yesterday in Las Vegas, beating the Raiders 24-17 for their 10th win in a row. How encouraged were you with their performance? Did the running game look better with RJ Harvey? A look at the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Do the Broncos have the inside track at earning the bye? Early look ahead to the game vs. the Packers -- why did Green Bay open up as slight favorites on the road? Plus, reaction to the College Football Playoff bracket reveal. Did Notre Dame get hosed? And thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' performance yesterday vs. the Titans. Check out 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.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. Quick recap of Thursday Night Football and the Avs loss to the Islanders. Without a dominant team in the AFC, could the Broncos path to the top be any cleaner? With the possibility that Mahomes and Lamar Jackson may not even make it. Herbert is injured in LA—and Daniel Jones is playing on a fractured fibula. Is this just part of the ‘charmed life' that the Broncos have been living all season? A look at the Broncos-Raiders matchup on Sunday. What are the guys most interested in seeing? Is Bo Nix starting to find his rhythm? Who is the AFC team that the Broncos want to avoid seeing in the postseason? Or is there even one? Bruce and Troy give their thoughts on Colorado St. hiring Jim Mora as their next head football coach. Catch a 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.

Eric and Bruce start the show off by discussing Jamal Murray's 52-point explosion last night in Indiana, as the Nuggets won their 8th straight road game. Is Murray playing at an All-Star level so far in 2025-26? The Rockies named Josh Byrnes their new general manager, as he returns to the club following success with the Dodgers. Are the Rockies finally taking steps in the right direction? Also, National Signing Day was yesterday and the Colorado Buffaloes only signed 11 high school recruits. The guys give their thoughts on Coach Prime and the coaching staff's ability, or lack of ability, to recruit high school kids. Plus, a look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for the Class of 2026, which no surprise, does not include Mike Shanahan. Catch a Thursday 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 Avs beat the Canucks last night, 3-1 and are now up to 44 points on the season and have not lost in regulation at home. The team is on pace for the most points in the history of the NHL, so why aren't the Avs talked about more in the Denver market? A Nikola Jokić vs. Nathan MacKinnon debate - which player is more dominant? Can any team beat the Avs in a 7-game series right now? Plus, are there 10 quarterbacks in the NFL that are currently better than Bo Nix? How many QB's would you take over Nix in the 4th quarter in crunch time? And finally, who is the best college football head coach in the state of Colorado? Troy Calhoun, Deion Sanders or Jim Mora? Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Wednesday morning 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 Patriots put a whooping on the NY Giants on Monday Night Football for their 10th straight win and are now the No. 1 seed in the AFC at 11-2. Do the Broncos or Pats have a better chance at securing the No. 1 seed? How do the Broncos match up against the Patriots? And who would you rather have as your QB - Bo Nix or Drake Maye? A look at the 2024 QB draft class as one of the best in history. Plus, how does the Broncos coaching staff compare with New England's? Catch a Tuesday 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.

Eric and Bruce are back after a Thanksgiving break. On Sunday Night Football, the Broncos pulled out another win, this time on the road in OT vs. the Commanders, 27-26. Are the Broncos a team of destiny or walking the tight rope over the Grand Canyon? Why can't the offense show more consistency? Since J.K. Dobbins was lost to injury, the running game hasn't been the same. Can this be fixed? Marcus Mariota played well and may have shown the rest of the league some insight on how to beat the Broncos defense. Plus, the Colorado Buffaloes finished their 2025 season at 3-9. Eric and Bruce give their overall take on the season and look ahead to what the future might hold in Boulder. Catch a Victory 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.

Troy Renck and Parker Gabriel are in for Hot Takes. After beating the Chiefs and entering the Bye Week at 9-2, are Bo Nix and Sean Payton back on track? Are the offensive struggles vs. the Raiders now in the rearview mirror? Also, with the injury to J.K. Dobbins, should the Broncos look at adding a veteran running back? What about a veteran wideout, like a Brandin Cooks? Plus, can Coach Prime fix the mess up at CU? Do the Buffs need an overhaul of the coaching staff? Some Nuggets and Avs talk as well, as both teams are off to blistering starts. Check out a 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 on a Thursday morning. The Nuggets improved to 11-3 with a 125-118 win over the Pelicans last night in the Big Easy. Is OKC the only team that can stop Denver? Is the second-unit playing as advertised? How does Nikola Jokic compare to John Elway as the top Denver sports athlete of all-time? Plus, the Avs are rolling as well, leading the NHL with 31 points. Bruce and Troy dive into the prowess of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Plus, where do the Broncos stack up against the other best teams in the NFL? Are they better than the Colts and Patriots? Check out a Thursday 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.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Wednesday morning. Did the Broncos win over the Chiefs change the perception of who and what the Broncos are? The national media is giving the Broncos quite a bit of praise this week. How realistic is the No. 1 seed in the AFC? Does it matter who the Broncos would draw, as long as it's a home game? How much progress did Bo Nix make vs. the Chiefs? Especially without the benefit of a strong running game? Will the Broncos bring in a free agent or elevate a practice squad player at running back? How much will Shedeur Sanders improve this week with a full week to prepare? Check out a mid-week 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 Alex Becker discuss the Nuggets first home loss of the year against the Bulls and the lack of defensive focus at times. Should the Broncos run more up-tempo offense, since it seems to work more often than not? How is the Bo Nix-Sean Payton relationship? Any disconnect there? How much is there really to gripe about with a 9-2 team? Shedeur Sanders saw his first NFL action on Sunday vs. the Ravens and went 4/16 with an INT. If he gets the start this Sunday vs. the Raiders, what do we need to see from him? Check out 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.

Don't look now, but the Broncos are 9-2 and lead the AFC West by 2 games after beating the Chiefs 22-19 in an exciting game Sunday afternoon. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the game. Pat Bryant had his best game of his rookie season, Troy Franklin had his ups and downs and penalties continue to plague Riley Moss. What is the national perception of the Broncos as they head into their bye week? What about the Chiefs? The guys break down a huge win in Broncos Country on a Victory Monday! 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 Broncos being home underdogs to the Chiefs on Sunday. What are the Broncos chances of winning and what would a win do for the team? Who needs this game more? NFL quarterback rankings - has Bo Nix regressed this season? Rick George is stepping down as University of Colorado's Athletic Director and will take an advisory role. Is the timing on this a little suspicious? Plus, with the Giants naming Jameis Winston the starter, is Russell Wilson's career finished? 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.

Nikola Jokić was doing Nikola Jokić things last night, as his 55-point explosion led the Nuggets past the Clippers, as the Joker outscored the entire LA starting five by himself. Is Jokić the greatest athlete to ever represent the city of Denver? Better than Elway? Who does Jokić remind Eric and Bruce the most of? Plus, as the Broncos prep for the Chiefs, it's looking like Marvin Mims will return to the lineup on Sunday and the Broncos brought back Lil'Jordan Humphrey and expect him to play on Sunday. Who has more pressure on them to win this game - Denver or Kansas City? Packed Thursday show with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl. Check out 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 Avs and Nuggets stay hot, as the Avalanche beat the Ducks, 4-1 in a battle of two of the best teams in the Western Conference. And the Nuggets won in Sacramento to move to 8-2. Is Nathan MacKinnon an underappreciated superstar in this town? Or possibly overlooked? The Broncos have not made a decision on J.K. Dobbins, but did not place him on IR yesterday, so his status for this week is unclear. If he doesn't play, can RJ Harvey fill his role? The Jaguars ruled Travis Hunter out for the season, as he will undergo knee surgery. How is taking Hunter at #2 and trading picks to draft him looking now? Busy Wednesday show with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl, check out the latest 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.

Eric and Bruce start the show by discussing Paul DePodesta, his history and how he will manage in running a team at Altitude. Could the Rockies have done better? Bo Nix has faced some harsh criticism after his recent performance against the Raiders. How worrisome are Nix's mechanics - which clearly haven't been sharp lately? Nick Wright dove into Deion Sanders and a winning culture - suggesting that the Cleveland Browns hire him as their next head coach. Has Coach Prime really built a 'winning culture' in Boulder? Some thoughts on the Big 12 as a football conference. Catch a Tuesday 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.

After yesterday's Week 10 NFL action, the Broncos currently sit at the #2 seed in the AFC. Is it too early to start talking about the Broncos getting the #1 seed and a bye in the playoffs? Does the AFC look wide open or do we just perceive it to be that way because the Colts and Patriots are not the usual suspects leading the conference? CU Buffs true freshman QB JuJu Lewis looked the part of a 5-star recruit on Saturday at West Virginia. Eric and Bruce evaluate his performance and discuss why it took so long to start him. Tune in to a Monday 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 improved to 8-2 with their 7th straight win, but it wasn't pretty as Denver beat the Raiders, 10-7. Can the Broncos keep winning like this? Is it sustainable? What do Bo Nix and Sean Payton need to do in order to be better? The Colorado Buffaloes travel to Morgantown to take on West Virginia tomorrow morning. Bruce and Troy discuss where CU is currently at, Julian Lewis making his first college start and why the coaching staff can't quite get it figured out. The Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their new President of Baseball Operations. Good hire? Another bad hire? Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Bruce Haertl 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 Broncos didn't make any moves at yesterday's trade deadline. Pro Football Talk ranked the Broncos at #2 in their Weekly Power Rankings, just behind the Rams. Could these two teams potentially meet in the Super Bowl? It's Raider Week - on a short week. Is there still legitimate hate for the Raiders in Denver - like in the past? JuJu Lewis will make his first career start on Saturday at West Virginia. If he plays well, how could that shape the program moving forward? Catch a mid-week 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 Rockies are re-starting their search for a President of Baseball Operations as their top front office candidates are no longer in running for the job. Why is the search starting over again? The NFL trade deadline is today at 2pm MT. What are the chances the Broncos make a deal and what position would they target? Plus, CU Buffs QB JuJu Lewis will make his first career college start on Saturday at West Virginia. Should Lewis play, even if he uses up his redshirt eligibility? How many of the final three games will the Buffaloes win? Eric and Bruce dive into all of it on a packed 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 did it again with a formula we have seen plenty this season. Play lackluster on offense through 3 quarters and then turn it up a few notches in the 4th. Eric and Bruce react to Denver's 18-15 win over Houston. How did Bo Nix look? What is the deal with all the special teams issues? Can this defense win games by itself? Catch a Victory 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.

Martin Nečas has signed an 8-year, $92M extension with the Avalanche. Would you rather have Nečas or Mikko Rantanen at that price? Broncos vs. Texans preview. Who wins and why? What would have to happen for the Texans to beat the Broncos? Plus, the CU Buffs, who are 3-5, host Arizona tomorrow. How much has the shine worn off in Boulder? And how should Coach Prime and his staff handle the QB situation? If Arizona beats CU, should it be JuJu Lewis under center for the rest of the season? Catch 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.

The Broncos signed 41-year old tight end Marcedes Lewis yesterday, as Lewis is more of a blocking TE than a receiving TE. Denver is prepping for Houston, who statistically has the best defense in the league. What does the Broncos offense need to do against the Texans defense? A look at the upcoming schedule for the Broncos - what should their record be over their next six games? Also, a conversation about LSU's coaching search for their next football coach and how the search will be conducted. Tune in to a Thursday 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.

Quick recap of last night's sporting events. The Blue Jays evened the World Series up at 2-2 and the Avs scored 8 goals, beating the Devils 8-4 behind a Victor Olofsson hat trick. Pat Surtain II will NOT go on IR with his pec injury and is expected to miss three games and return against the Commanders. Should the Broncos push hard to make a move for a veteran wide receiver before the trade deadline? What about a tight end with Krull and Adkins both hurt? Plus, based on the eye test, do the Broncos look like a Top-10 offense? Catch 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.

An update on the World Series, as the Dodgers won Game 3 last night in 18 innings on a Freddie Freeman walk-off home run to take a 2-1 series lead. The Nuggets improved to 2-1 with a big second-half to defeat the Timberwolves, who were missing Anthony Edwards. Pat Surtain will miss some time with a pectoral injury and could be out 4-6 weeks. Should the Broncos place their star CB on injured reserve? After Bo Nix's stellar performance against a weak Cowboys defense, is he now ahead of schedule? Plus, where does Patrick Mahomes rank among all-time great quarterbacks? Catch a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Goodman and 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 put a whooping on the Cowboys yesterday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High. Bo Nix and the Broncos offense had a dominant showing with Nix throwing 4 touchdowns. Also, the rookies showed out, with Jahdae Barron, RJ Harvey and Pat Bryant all making a significant impact. How good was Denver's defense against the high-powered Dallas offense? Plus, what are some of the differences with the Broncos ownership group and other owners around the league? Catch a Monday version of Hot Takes on a Broncos Victory Monday! 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 to the Warriors in overtime in their regular season opener last night. Aaron Gordon hit 10 3-pointers and scored 50 points in the loss. The bench looked improved, especially in the 'Non-Jokic minutes.' Eric and Bruce get into the encouraging signs, despite the loss. The Broncos are set to host the Cowboys and their high-powered offense on Sunday. What will be the key to limiting some of the offensive star power? And can Denver take advantage of a weak Dallas defense? Catch 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.

Portland Trailblazers coach and Denver legend, Chauncey Billups was arrested by the FBI this morning for alleged illegal gambling. Billups has been charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia. What type of effect will this have on the NBA and was it intentional that this bombshell dropped right as the NBA season is tipping off? Sean Payton brushed off Russell Wilson's tweet, saying it was more of a compliment to Jaxson Dart. Is Payton telling the truth? Plus, the Nuggets kick off their 2025-26 season tonight against the Warriors in the Bay Area. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on the bench unit and get into other news and notes with the start of the season. Tune in to 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.

Russell Wilson clapped back at Sean Payton after Payton threw some shade at Wilson with his postgame comments on Sunday. Was it surprising to see Wilson break character and fire back at Payton? Pro Football Talk ranked the Broncos at #5 in their latest power rankings. Are the Broncos truly a Top-5 team right now? Bo Nix has had a couple games where he struggled through three quarters but then has come alive in the fourth. Why has Nix been considerably better playing from behind? Eric and Bruce get into it on a Wednesday 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 World Series matchup is set after the Blue Jays got past the Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS. The Denver Nuggets and Christian Braun agreed to a 5-year, $125M extension. How important was it to keep him on the team for the next five years? Dre Greenlaw has been suspended one game for chasing down and verbally abusing referee Brad Allen as Allen was leaving the field. Big deal or not so much? Also, Sean Payton was asked at yesterday's presser if he would consider giving up play calling duties. Eric and Bruce react to this and also dive into asking tough questions at press conferences. Tune in to 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.

One of the wildest games in recent memory took place yesterday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos were shut out in the first three quarters, but scored 33 points in the 4th to beat the Giants in wild fashion. Eric and Bruce recap the comeback in its entirety. Was Demaryius Thomas guiding the Broncos to victory? Plus, who is the real Bo Nix? Nix stepped up in the latter stages after a pedestrian performance though the first three quarters. A look at the AFC West, which has the Broncos sitting on top of the division at 5-2. Catch a Reaction Monday 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 preview the Broncos vs. Giants matchup and discuss some of the back and forth talk throughout the week between the two teams. Will Jonathon Cooper's comments on Jaxson Dart play a factor in the matchup? How will the young Giants -- Dart and Skattebo fare against this vaunted defense who leads the NFL in sacks? Also, Demaryius Thomas will be honored and inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame on Sunday, as the organization will be celebrating the Super Bowl 50 team. The guys discuss their favorite memories of DT and go through the greatest wide receivers in Broncos history. Catch a 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.

Dre Greenlaw was back at practice yesterday and is eligible to return this Sunday against the Giants? Will he be activated this week and how does his presence on the field change Denver's defensive look? A quick nod to the toughness of Matt Peart, who played all but 3 snaps against the Jets, with a torn MCL. Jonathon Cooper won AFC Defensive Player of the Week, going back-to-back with Nik Bonitto. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on this dynamic sack duo of Bonitto and Cooper. Cooper also had some comments on Giants QB Jaxson Dart. Are the young Giants in for a rude awakening against this vaunted Broncos defense? Catch a Thursday 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.

For the second straight week, the Broncos have placed their starting left guard on injured reserve, first Ben Powers, now Matt Peart. Should the Broncos look at signing a veteran offensive guard or roll with Calvin Throckmorton/Alex Palczewski? Denver also signed former Saints special teams ace J.T. Gray...is there an issue with having all of these former Saints on the roster? A look at the AFC West betting odds. Who is the current favorite to win the division? Also, should the Broncos have drafted Cam Skattebo instead of RJ Harvey? Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Wednesday 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 Bruce start off the show with a conversation about the 1985 Chicago Bears in the midst of the Bears pulling off the win last night over the Commanders. A quick look back at the 2024 NFL Draft QB class. Comparing this year's Broncos defense to the 2015 defense, which of course won the Super Bowl, and is regarded among the best defenses of all-time. Is Bo Nix on schedule with his progress and what parts of his game does he still need to improve on? Catch as 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 defense showed time and time again why they are one of the best units in the NFL, sacking Justin Fields nine times. But on the other hand, the offense and special teams were poor, leading to conversations like Sean Payton giving up play-calling duties. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on the 'ugly win' and where the team is at after six weeks. Catch a Reaction Monday edition of Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.