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Reaction Monday! Broncos start their 2025 season with a 20-12 win over the Titans. It wasn't pretty at times, but the Broncos showed why they have one of the best defenses in the NFL. A closer look at Sean Payton's game plan and evaluating Bo Nix's performance, as he threw two interceptions. Who gets the game balls on defense? The Colorado Buffaloes beat Delaware 31-7 on Saturday and used three quarterbacks in the process. Eric and Bruce have lots to talk about on this reaction Monday!

I wasn't sure the Denver Broncos could get the Nik Bonitto deal done prior to the start of the Regular Season if at all given the pass rusher market developments this offseason. Glad the power of George Paton and Sean Payton proved me wrong! Bonitto the last of the big players at least for this offseason, set on a new deal to stay in Broncos Country for years to come. #nikbonitto #unitedinorange #broncos #broncoscountry #nfl #podcast #broncoscountryblitz

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast starts with the Eagles season opening win against the Cowboys. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te'o welcome Broncos LB Nik Bonitto to the breakfast table. We deliver a Mad Minute to highlight the rest of the Week 1 schedule. How does Aaron Rodgers fit in with the Steelers? What can you expect from Ravens/Bills? Plus, the table gives Survivor picks for Week won! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drive is on the road for today's "Football Friday". In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the most anticipated week 1 game for the Broncos in a decade. How will Bo Nix look in week 1 after he struggled last year in his NFL debut? Will the Broncos run game be vastly improved from a season ago? Who has the biggest day on Sunday between the new additions to the offense in Engram, Dobbins and Harvey? What is more likely between a Sutton touchdown or a Bonitto sack? Today's "Three Count" includes Travis Hunter starting his journey as a two-way player in the NFL, Christain McCaffrey dealing with a lingering calf issue, and what's the most interesting game in the NFL this weekend outside of the Broncos, Bills and Ravens. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos will split touches between Dobbins and Harvey, the latest on Dre Greenlaw's health, and much more.

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Updated Bowl Projections ahead of Week 2 NFL Blitz: Nik Bonitto becomes top-paid non-QB in Broncos history Best and Worst of the Day

The Broncos signed Nik Bonitto to a 4-year contract extension worth up to $120M. Bonitto is now the top-paid non-QB in Broncos history. A Broncos injury update, as LB Dre Greenlaw looks iffy for Sunday. Are the Broncos a 'sexy' Super Bowl pick? Eric and Bruce give a couple bold predictions for the Broncos this season. Gear up for Week 1 in the NFL with a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Richie take a deeper look into Nik Bonitto as he and the Broncos agreed to a massive contract extension today. How do the guys feel about the high price the Broncos invested into Bonitto? Will this contract end up being a "steal" if Bonitto can turn into a top 3 pass rusher in the NFL? We look back at the night Bonitto was drafted and the videos of George Paton being surprised Bonitto was available when the Broncos drafted and the emotional call they shared that night. We hear from Bonitto for the first time since singing his contract and his thoughts on signing now and getting security instead of playing this season and potentially signing a larger contract. We react to the Broncos being favorites in 12 of their 17 games this season. Should Broncos Country be expecting 12 wins this season? We wrap up the show with summarizing all the topics from today in Denver sports. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Richie and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs our morning show. Can we beat their 3-1 performance from earlier today? We reset the Nik Bonitto conversation as he and the Broncos agreed on a huge contract extension. We hear from Bonitto and his thoughts on the professionalism and good will during negations. The guy's question if Cam Ward is in for a nightmare on Sunday. Zach shares all the stats relating to rookie quarterbacks making their first start and on the road. Will Cam Ward struggle trying to extend plays like we saw him do in college? How do the guys feel about Dre Greenlaw missing practice again today? Will we see Greenlaw in week 1? We hear from Deion Sanders and his decision to play Juju Lewis this weekend vs Delaware. We speculate to what extent will we see Juju play. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie take a dive into Nik Bonitto as he and the Broncos agreed to a huge contract extension today. We go back to the night Bonitto was drafted and revisit the emotional calls between George Paton and Bonitto. Does this extension solidify Paton as a great GM and will be here for years to come? Besides Bonitto, who benefits most from this extension? Today's "Three Count" features previewing the first game of the NFL season in the Eagles and Cowboys game, Bill Belichick banning New England Patriot scouts from North Carolina practices, and after we got duped weeks ago by a fake tweet, Amari Cooper is officially retiring from the NFL. We go week by week and guess what the betting spread will be for the Broncos. How often will they be the favorite and how often will they be the underdog?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Richie cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the news of the day in Nik Bonitto and the Broncos agreeing on a massive contract extension. How do the guys feel about the dollar amount on Bonitto's contract? Was this a win-win situation for both sides? Could Bonitto enter "defensive player of the year" conversations this season? The guy's question if Cam Ward is in for a nightmare on Sunday. Zach shares all the stats relating to rookie quarterbacks making their first start and on the road. We hear from Deion Sanders and his decision to play Juju Lewis this weekend vs Delaware. We look at Colorado's schedule and how many close games we expect them to be in this season; will they be able to mix in a freshman quarterback much? 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to Nik Bonitto getting his contract extension. Cecil explained that the Packers will regret trading for Micah Parsons while the Broncos will not regret extending Bonitto. The fellas reacted to Deion Sanders saying that he will play Julian Lewis this weekend against Delaware. Did Titans DT Jeffery Simmons take a shot at Bo Nix? 

0:00 - Earlier this morning, the news broke that Nik Bonitto has signed a shiny new contract extension with the Broncos. Now, let's talk to someone who knows way more than us about the Broncos, Bonitto, and contract extensions: ESPN's Jeff Legwold, our Broncos Insider.19:20 - Vic offered Carmelo Anthony an olive branch on behalf of Nuggets fans, and Melo didn't take it. Strap in, everyone. Here comes another good ol' fashioned Moser rant about Melo.32:29 - We love the new deal for Nik Bonitto. Everything about it is perfect: the price, the terms, the incentives, you name it.

0:00 - Moser has some serious BEEF with Brett's Power Rankings with Tiers. What did Kaner get wrong?16:06 - The news broke during our commercial break: Nik Bonitto signed an extension with the Broncos! He's staying in Denver. Yet another slam dunk from the Broncos ownership.32:05 - George Paton has become a mastermind at understanding a player's true value/worth. The Bonitto extension is yet another example.

On this episode of Altitude Advantage, team reporter Elisa Hernandez and lead writer Aric DiLalla react to the news of outside linebacker Nik Bonitto's four-year extension (2:41), draft the players they can't wait to watch on Sunday against the Titans (18:18) and share their keys to the game (46:22). Intro (00:00-2:40) What Nik Bonitto's extension means for the Broncos (2:41-18:17) The players we can't wait to watch vs. the Titans (18:18-46:21) Keys to the game & close (46:22-55:09) Want more of Altitude Advantage? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review or a comment if you're watching on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 Nik Bonitto's contract extension.15:55 NFL season predictions.29:00 Bill Belichick bans Patriots scouts from UNC practices.

Happy Labor Day Colorado! In for Mike Evans, Brandon Stokley, and Mark Schlereth, are Danny Williams and Marcello Romano!  The guys kick off the second hour going back to the Nik Bonitto contract. What is a good blueprint for Bonitto's next few years? Would Micha Parsons on the Broncos have made them an immediate superbowl champion? What’s Trending today? An Army football player saves a life, after one weekend do we already have the college football catch of the year? The Rockies walked off the Cubs yesterday, and may have survived making history as the worst team in MLB history. Is there a superstar wide receiver on this Broncos team or do they need to look outside at some point for a big name? Could any of their rookies ascend to that caliber of receiver?   

Chad Andrus and John Davis are in for today's Labor Day edition of The Drive. In hour 4 of The Drive, Chad and John continue their conversation on Micah Parsons and the Packers. Where do the Packers stand within the NFC after the trade? How should Nik Bonitto be compensated in his contract extension with the Broncos? Do the Broncos have enough depth at pass rusher to not pay Bonitto? We preview the upcoming weekend in the NFL and pick our most intriguing matchups. Who would we rather see win in week 1, the Chargers or Chiefs? Will JJ McCarthy or Caleb WIlliams shine in their season debuts? We wrap up the show with discussing which team between the Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Bills, Bengals, Steelers, Ravens and Texans, will not make the playoffs. Is the current AFC west the best coaching division we have ever seen? 

0:00 - The unthinkable happened. Micah "Michael Parson" Parsons will no longer suit up for the Dallas Cowboys. Jerruh TRADED him to the Packers?? Really? 14:38 - How will the Micah Parsons trade affect Nik Bonitto? Will it help him or hurt him?34:26 - Vic has some important news he needs to share with everyone. Next, Brett sat down and watched real college football on a Thursday night! Some of it was entertaining, and some of it was pretty flippin boring.

00:00 High Five.17:50 What the Parsons contract means for Bonitto.32:20 RJ Harvey's jersey number.

The Cowboys dealt Micah Parsons to the Packers, who immediately gave him a 4-year, $188M contract with $120M fully guaranteed. How does this affect the looming contract extension for Nik Bonitto? Would you rather have Pat Surtain or Micah Parsons on your team? Plus, a preview of Colorado vs. Georgia Tech tonight and season expectations for the CU Buffs. Check out a football Friday show with Eric Goodman and Myck Miller!

00:00 Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Packers.15:30 What this means for Nik Bonitto.31:50 Jeremy Crawshaw.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if the Broncos will have/need a 1,000-yard rusher this season. We have news coming out of Indianapolis with the Colts announcing their starting quarterback, Daniel Jones. Have weeks 1 and 2 for the Broncos become “must-win” games? Zach compares Anthony Richardson and if he will be a similar draft bust to Paxton Lynch. The guys attempt to translate what Nik Bonitto’s cryptic message “plan c, iykyk” means. Will we see Bonitto and the Broncos come to an agreement on a contract extension before the season starts?

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour hearing some trouble in paradise between Sean Payton’s list getting up to 17 and Bo’s problem with practice. Sean Payton told-all to Kay Adams about getting off to a fast start, the must-haves for a Super Bowl run, and Bo’s expectations. They discuss the depth across the roster. What’s Trending? Bonitto and Jameis break down a big play, Tom Brady with a stomach churning comparison, and the clown show in Dallas.  

Training camp is winding down - Eric and Bruce discuss their notes from yesterday's practice. Which skill position player, besides Courtland Sutton will play the most snaps? Is Jonathan Cooper a better all-around player than Nik Bonitto? Speaking of Bonitto, he was ranked No. 38 on NFL's Top-100 players list. Patrick Surtain II had some glowing things to say about his defense. Could it be -- dare we say, historic? Catch a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes!

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie recapping what they saw out at Broncos training camp today. The guys share about how hands on Sean Payton was today in coaching up the wide receivers. We compare and contrast the two Broncos quarterbacks from today’s practice. With Bo Nix having the starting quarterback job secured, has this unlocked Jarrett Stidham to play worry free and take risks? Is Tyler Badie on his way of earning the Broncos third running back position? We react to Nik Bonitto making the NFL’s top 100 list, coming in at number 38. Has this honor earned Bonitto even more money on his future contract extension with the Broncos?

00:00 Cross talk.19:30 Broncos first-team offense struggles.39:20 Nik Bonitto makes a statement.

The Broncos won big in their preseason opener vs. the 49ers, 30-9, but their first-teamers struggled at times against the 49ers backups. The first-team offense left much to be desired and Sean Payton called it 'average to below average.' Eric and Bruce evaluate the performance from the offense and defense, including highlighting some standouts. Who will get the last running back spot on the roster? How quickly do the Broncos need to get a deal done with Nik Bonitto? Tune in to a Monday edition of Hot Takes!

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour with Mike getting dumber by the second as they look for signs that the Broncos are ready to contend. They discuss if Bo is already the guy as they take their shots at the so-called draft experts. None of the big contract extensions for Sutton, Allen, or Bonitto happened and it has Mike worried; is it a cause for concern heading into the season? Mike, Stoke, and Stink wrap up the week telling us about the bigwigs (outside of FOX) that Stink’s been breaking bread with.  

0:00 - In honor of Berto's dolphin story, which animal would you want to punch in the face? Who could you take in a fight? Also, on a more serious note, the Carolina Panthers have released Josey Jewell. He's still dealing with concussion symptoms dating back to Week 15 of last season. We're hoping the former Broncos finds a path to recovery.15:18 - Nik Bonitto spoke about his contract situation as camp ramps up. Is it wise to extend him now? Or should the Broncos drag it out?32:47 - Supposedly, ESPN is close to purchasing Red Zone from NFL Network. Would we like that move? How would ESPN handle Red Zone? Would they change it?

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show welcoming Mike back, airing grievances about his travel habits; do you need a day to recover from your vacation? Stoke tells a story about his first day in training camp back in 2012 as training camp 2025 begins today. The Chiefs may have helped the Broncos out with Nik Bonitto’s extension, the question is: Do the Broncos pull the trigger now or when Bonitto proves it? They are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis to gauge the level of optimism in Broncos Country, get some contract updates, and his three biggest storylines in training camp.

0:00 - If the Avalanche & Nuggets don't win it all, it's a disappointment. Both teams are in a Championship or Bust window right now. And that's awesome. But it's also tough having such a high bar, even it it's warranted.15:18 - There are some people in this world who need to shut up. Just stop talking. And 2 of those people are Jerry Jones & Mike Brown.32:48 - What would it cost to pay both Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto at the same time? Can you afford to renew both their contracts in one fell swoop?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Dover and Danny. The guys discuss the Broncos running back room, who will be starting, and if it’s best for RJ Harvey to learn from JK Dobbins to start the season. Will 2025 be an even further breakout season for Nik Bonitto? We hear from him and his hunger for going out and being even better than his 13.5 sacks in 2024. We have breaking news as Pittsburgh’s TJ Watt has signed a record breaking 3-year $123 million contract extension. How does Watt’s contract impact Bonitto’s negotiations and could he be a franchise tag candidate? With the college football season around the corner, we dive into CU’s starting quarterback situation. How will the different skill sets of Juju Lewis and Kaiden Salter impact which one gives the Buffs the best chance to win?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the expectations and pressure on Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels as they head into their second NFL seasons. With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie ask if/when the team will sign Sutton, Allen, Bonitto or JFM to contract extensions. Would paying some and not all of the players looking for extensions cause issues in the locker room? What did the guys make of the first Nuggets summer league game? How did DaRon Holmes look in his first NBA action after tearing his Achilles last year? What did we make of David Adelman’s latest comments on the Jonas Valanciunas situation?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how much pressure is on David Adelman this season now that the Nuggets have revamped their roster into a championship contender. Will Jamal Murray have a productive offseason and come into the season in shape and stay healthy throughout the year? We react to Bleacher Reports’ ranking of the top 5 pass rushing duos in the NFL. How high did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper land on the list? What should the expectation be for Bonitto and Cooper in the upcoming season? We ask the text line to give the Broncos pass rushing duo a nickname. We react to Paul Finebaum claiming Arch Manning could have won the national title last season for the Longhorns and the best college football quarterback we have seen since Tim Tebow. We wrap up the show with a debate on who the most untradeable player is in sports.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Bleacher Reports’ ranking of the top 5 pass rushing duos in the NFL. How high did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper land on the list? Zach shares all the stats from Bonitto and Cooper from last season. What should the expectation be for the duo in the upcoming season? Today’s “Three Count” features the Nuggets additions this offseason and how their zodiac signs fit with the team and us ranking our top 3 holidays of the year. After yesterday’s conversation on the most untradable athletes in Denver, we expand the conversation to all of sports. Is there a surprise answer for the most off-limits in trade talking, athlete in the world?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos off season and their time off between OTA’s and training camp. Will we see the Broncos and Courtland Sutton reach a contract extension before training camp starts? With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, is now the time to sign Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto to big contracts? If Bonitto and the Broncos don’t come to an agreement, do they run the risk of Bonitto having a great season and re-setting the market at his position? Today’s “Three Count” features JJ Spaun winning the US Open on a treacherous course in Oakmont, Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound tonight, and Joey Chestnut announcing he will participate in the hot dog eating contest on July 4 after missing it last year. The guys debate if Caitlin Clark has become the most popular athlete in all of sports under the age of 30.

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Sean Payton on why he like J.K. Dobbins. Is RJ Harvey more like Darren Sproles instead of Alvin Kamara? The guys discussed if Nik Bonitto could take another big leap forward this season. What does Vance Joseph think of Bonitto's upcoming season? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to PFF ranking the NFL’s top 32 edge rushers. Where did Nik Bonitto land on the list and should he feel disrespected for not being in the top 20 after finishing 3rd in sacks, last season? How will the Broncos approach a contract extension with Bonitto, and will they get a deal done before the season starts? Should the Broncos wait and make Bonitto repeat his success before giving him a big pay day? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Nik Bonitto’s potential extension. Will there be dissension in the Broncos locker room if some players are paid while others don’t receive a contract extension? Will we see college football playoff expansion coming soon?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to PFF ranking the NFL’s top 32 edge rushers. Where did Nik Bonitto land on the list and should he feel disrespected for not being in the top 20 after finishing 3rd in sacks, last season? How will the Broncos approach a contract extension with Bonitto, and will they get a deal done before the season starts? Zach gives a recent comparison in Brian Burns for what to expect with Bonitto. Today’s “Three Count” features Saquon’s backwards hurdle being featured on the cover of Madden, both NBA Finals teams being built on Paul Geroge trades, and the end of ‘Inside the NBA” on TNT. Are we on our way to seeing a 16-team college football playoff?