Afternoon Drive

Eric and Troy debate whether Peyton Watson or Gabriel Landeskog is of more importance to a deep playoff run for the Nuggets/Avalanche. Which team is more talented on paper when both teams are healthy—the Nuggets or the Avalanche? There is clearly pressure on Jared Bednar to win a title, but how much pressure is on Adleman if he has a healthy lineup? Can the Avs improve their power play enough to win a Stanley Cup? Can the Nuggets play strong enough defense to win an NBA title? Plus, NFL.com had an article titled: "Ten best moves of the 2026 NFL offseason.” The Waddle trade didn't make the list. Should the Broncos trade for Jaylen Waddle be in the Top-5? 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 Nuggets blew out the Trailblazers, as they hold on to the #5 seed in the West. This game also featured the return of Peyton Watson who had missed the last 19 games. Yesterday was also only the 12th time the Nuggets have had a full lineup this season. Will how the Nuggets play defense determine if they win a title? Now that Watson is back, does this make you feel any better heading into the playoffs? Plus, Justin Fields could be named the starting quarterback in 4 straight seasons with 4 different teams, if he starts in Week 1 for Kansas City. Is this an impressive stat or a dubious stat and what would the two teams look like if the Broncos had taken Fields over Surtain in the 2021 draft? Catch 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 Colorado Avalanche are in Chicago tonight to take on the Blackhawks and the Nuggets host the Raptors at Ball Arena. Which team has more “must wins” to finish out the regular season—the Avalanche or Nuggets? The Dallas Stars have appeared to be the kryptonite for the Avalanche. So who is the kryptonite for the Nuggets? Would you have more confidence in the Nuggets beating OKC or the Avalanche beating the Stars? If the Nuggets and Avalanche don't win a title—is this more of a lost season for Jokic or MacKinnon? The CU Buffs football team won't have a special teams coordinator this season. How will this go for them? Plus, hear Ryan Staub's comments that reflect poorly on CU's coaching staff. Catch 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 Avalanche and Stars played in another tightly contested hockey game last night and this time, Dallas won in a shootout, 2-1. How worrisome is it that if the Avs play Dallas in the second round, the Avs could get knocked out before reaching the Western Conference Finals? The Nuggets lost to the Grizzlies on the second night of a back-to-back, where Denver had to travel as well. Should it matter what seed the Nuggets get, as long as it's not lower than the #6 seed? Plus, Bleacher Report ranked the Broncos with the 2nd best roster in the league before the Waddle trade. Do the Broncos have a Top-3 or Top-5 roster in the league as it stands right now? The NCAA Tournament starts today. Eric and Troy discuss their interest level in March Madness and past tournament stories. Catch 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 Broncos pulled off a BIG move yesterday, trading for Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos gave up a 1st, 3rd, and 4th round pick—while they also get back a 4th round pick back, along with Waddle. How much better will the Broncos offense be with Waddle? Did the Broncos give up too much in this trade? Combining Waddle with Sutton, are they one of the Top-10 duo's in the league? Who should be happiest about this deal, Nix, Payton, or Davis Webb? Plus, the Nuggets trounced the 76ers at home and the Avs have a pivotal matchup vs. the Stars tonight at Ball Arena. Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into all of it on 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 start a favorable part of their schedule over their next 7 games—starting tonight at home against Philly. What would be considered a successful record during this 7-game stretch? Considering the teams they are playing, does this give Adelman a little flexibility to experiment with lineups? Also, should we be worried about David Adelman and the game moving a little too fast for him? Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings are still available in free agency. If the price was right, would you want either of these guys? What about former Saints DT Cameron Jordan? Tune into 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.

The Broncos are the only team who haven't made an external move in free agency. Are you more upset, frustrated, or surprised this is the case right now? Is the front office is more upset, frustrated, or content with this situation right now? Should we read anything into George Paton not getting an extension right now? Plus, the Lakers beat the Nuggets on Saturday night, despite Denver coming back from a 17-point deficit, only to blow an 8-point 4th quarter lead. Eric and Troy discuss their main takeaways from the loss. The Nuggets finished with a 2-2 record against the OKC, Rockets, Spurs, and Lakers—is this encouraging or discouraging? Is Cam Johnson making a strong case to continue to be in the starting lineup when Peyton Watson comes back? Check out 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 Denver Nuggets got one of their biggest wins of the year last night in San Antonio, beating the Spurs, as Aaron Gordon and Victor Wembanyama did not play. Eric and Troy discuss their biggest takeaways from the win and look at the Western Conference standings and playoff scenarios. The Broncos re-signed WR Lil' Jordan Humphrey. How do you react to the Broncos being the only team not to make an outside move in free agency? Plus, Eric and Troy get into the Sean Payton/Davis Webb play-calling dynamic as well. 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.

The Nuggets earned a blowout win last night at home vs. the Rockets. The defense allowed under 100 points and Denver ran away with the game in the 3rd quarter. Can the Nuggets sustain playing defense like this? It's only one game—but do you have a better feeling about the Nuggets heading into the playoffs—or is it only one game? David Njoku is reportedly going to be visiting with the Broncos. How much better would you feel about free agency if they signed him? Day three and still no moves for the Broncos in free agency. Do the Broncos deserve the benefit of doubt? 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.

What does it say about the Broncos that Denver has been quiet in free agency? Also, the Nuggets are getting healthy but slipping in the standings as they prepare for a back-to-back vs 2 Texas playoff teams. The Ravens have pulled out of the Maxx Crosby deal and agreed to terms with Trey Hendrickson. Finally, reacting to Steve Kerr's comments about the length of the NBA season. 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.

The Broncos are running it back—specifically on offense. Is the front office delusional in thinking that running it back will win them a Super Bowl? Is the roster as good as the front office thinks it is? Did the Broncos make the right move not signing any of the free agent RB's—specifically Etienne? And will the Broncos draft a running back? The Jaguars are reportedly willing to trade WR Brian Thomas Jr. Should the Broncos make a move for him? Also, the Nuggets lost a heartbreaker to the Thunder last night, as SGA hit a late 3-pointer for the win. Do you feel better or worse about the Nuggets after the loss? Even if Gordon remains healthy and Peyton Watson comes back to the line-up, can the Nuggets can win a title? 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 Broncos were active yesterday, re-signing linebacker Justin Strnad and extending tight end Adam Trautman. Eric and Troy react to these players returning to the team. The NFL Free Agency window is open. What moves will the Broncos make? The Avalanche had a big weekend, getting shootout wins over their division rivals, the Stars and Wild, and also traded for Nazem Kadri at the eleventh hour. Is it Stanley Cup or bust for the Avs? Nuggets take on the Thunder in OKC tonight in the first game between the two teams since Lu Dort's cheap shot on Nikola Jokic. Do the Nuggets have a chance to win this game, if Jamal Murray doesn't play? Tune in to a Monday 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.

Last night, the Nuggets survived a late rally by the Lakers and won 120-113. Denver won wire-to-wire and made some strides, as Jokic and Murray had solid performances. Nuggets play the Knicks tonight and Aaron Gordon is expected to return to the starting line-up. How different will the team will look with him on the court? Also, the Avalanche have their 3rd line center—as they traded a conditional 1st round pick and a 5th round pick to Toronto for Nicolas Roy. How much does this move the needle on the Avs winning a Cup? The Avalanche and Stars face-off tonight in Dallas. These are the top two teams in the league and they've only played once this season—and it was the 3rd game of the year. Is it fair to say this is a measuring stick game for both teams? Finally, ESPN did its annual Top-100 player rankings and no Rockies made the list. Is this surprising at all? Tune in to a Friday 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.

According to CBS Sports, Denver is the reason why the Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall rather than the transition tag, making sure the Broncos wouldn't get the opportunity to make an offer the NYJ would refuse to match. Will the Broncos possibly overspend to get Kenneth Walker or Travis Etienne Jr.? Could Jarrett Stidham be traded and does Sam Ehlinger feel like the right choice as the new backup? Also, could Denver make a trade for Eagles WR AJ Brown, who has tons of talent, but can carry a bad attitude with him? Finally, Aaron Gordon is nearing his return to the court, as he is targeting a return vs. the Knicks tomorrow night. Is AG the savior the Nuggets need? Catch a Thursday morning 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 free agent running back class has gotten a little thinner, as the Jets are putting the franchise tag on Breece Hall, while the Seahawks will not put the franchise tag on Kenneth Walker. Will Hall's franchise tag increase the price for Walker, Travis Etienne Jr. and Rico Dowdle —and should the Broncos pay it? Is finding a running back the top priority in free agency for Denver? Also, Russell Wilson was recently on a podcast and he responded verbally for the first time since Sean Payton said that he hoped the Giants wouldn't replace Wilson with rookie Jaxon Dart. Eric and Troy react to what Wilson said. Finally, Chase Dollander discusses the new direction the Rockies are moving in. 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 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.