Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Could it be the end of an era for Aaron Gordon in a Nuggets uniform? Does it make sense for Denver to trade the beloved but oft-injured Gordon? Plus, the Avalanche don't have a goalie controversy entering Game 2, right? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano 

The Avs and Wild combined for an insane 15 goals in Game 1 at Ball Arena with Colorado prevailing 9-6. Is it good that Colorado can win in all kinds of ways or did some defensive concerns pop up? Plus, the Nuggets make two big decisions. Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Nuggets season ended with a whimper in a pitiful Game 6 loss to the Wolves. Jamal Murray was a no show, Christian Braun was awful and David Adelman couldn't rally the troops. Is the championship window closed? Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

It's finally here: Game 6 between the Nuggets and Wolves. Will Denver force a critical Game 7 or see its season end in disappointing fashion? Plus, did Scott Wedgewood and Jared Bednar have the perfect answer on his Vezina Trophy snub? Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

What? Bo Nix has a clean up procedure on injured ankle, concerned?  Defiant David Adelman's reaction to Round 1 criticism and what's the X-Factor for Game 6? Join Marcello Romano & James Merilatt

The Nuggets desperately needed a win and they got it over the Wolves in Game 5, but can they do it twice more to take the series? Plus, the Avs have three of four Conn Smythe favorites and Mel Kiper Jr. didn't really like the Broncos draft. Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

The Nuggets need to win three straight games to save their season, can they pull it off against an injured Wolves team? Plus, the Avalanche sweep the Kings and the Broncos were busy during the NFL Draft! Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano on Freshly Grated!

Not only did the Wolves steal Game 2 in another Nuggets collapse, Jaden McDaniels called out Denver's defense postgame. Will it motivate them? Also, what went wrong in an ugly fourth quarter from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Nuggets took Game 1 from the Wolves and Minnesota is already complaining about the refs! Is Denver in Minnesota's head this early? Plus, the Avs win a gritty Game 1 behind Scott Wedgewood and it's finally NFL Draft week! Join Will Petersen and James Merilatt!

Sean Payton is backing Evan Engram as a "key piece" in the Broncos offense ahead of the NFL Draft. Do you believe him? Plus, we finally know it's Avalanche and Kings in Round 1 and the Nuggets playoff journey starts tomorrow! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Frank Caliendo joins Marcello Romano on Freshly Grated to talk Nuggets and Avalanche Playoff outlook, why Jokic will win the MVP! Bo Nix and the Broncos prep for what the NFL Draft can bring them.

Bo Nix looked "very healthy" at the Masters according to Jim Nantz, hanging out with Drake Maye at Augusta. Plus, some huge individual milestones for Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon and Ball Arena is going to be rocking all weekend! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Aqib Talib is at it again, hinting that the Broncos could make another big move, maybe on draft day. After he called the Jaylen Waddle trade, how seriously should we take this? Plus, is Nathan MacKinnon going to get snubbed of the Hart? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

It's official that the Nuggets will play the Wolves in the postseason, how can Denver get revenge for what happened two years ago? Plus, a scary situation for Jared Bednar, the Rockies get swept in San Diego and DU wins another natty! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

There's massive news in Denver sports, with Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner buying 40 percent of the Rockies! What does this mean? Is our long nightmare over? Plus, the Avs win the Presidents' Trophy, but is it cursed? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Nuggets won their 10th game in a row, the first time in the Nikola Jokic era. Is a 12-game winning streak to close the season looming? Plus, injury updates on Nazem Kadri and Cale Makar and the Rockies bust out the brooms! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Avalanche have clinched the division and have the President's Trophy in their sights, is the table set for another Stanley Cup?  Don't look now but the Rockies are on a heater and the Nuggets can avenge one of their worst losses of the season tonight as they prep for the Playoffs.  Join Marcello Romano and James Merilatt

The Nuggets did it AGAIN, pulling off a ridiculous fourth quarter comeback, this time to stun the Blazers. Are they getting hot at the right time? Plus, a wild Rockies win and does NCAA basketball still belong in football stadiums? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Broncos won't begin offseason work for nearly another month, while other NFL teams get going as soon as today. Is Denver making a mistake? Plus, an epic Saturday for the Nuggets and Avs and the Rockies finally beat the Phillies! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Rockies home opener is today at Coors Field! After a road trip in which they outscored their opponents by three runs, is any noise this year actually possible? Plus, big weekends ahead for the Avalanche and Nuggets! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Take The Points! The Broncos didn’t, and the is season over, why? Mass Exodus? Already turnover on the Broncos coaching staff. Why wasn’t Bill Belichick a first ballot Hall of Famer?? Cello and Kyle discuss on Freshly Grated! 

Is Broncos Country turning their grief to belief?  Sean Payton and a Post-Season curse? Maturity vs Talent opportunity, who does it favor? Bronco Anniversary. Cello and Mike Evan’s discuss on Freshly Grated!

It’s almost here, Broncos vs. Bills! What is the confidence level in Broncos Country? Key factors and myths, is there a team destined to hoist Lombardi and we talk to lifelong Bills fan, Buffalo Pat. Join @celloromano & @PetersenWill on Freshly Grated!

Broncos Country is a mixed bag of emotions as the team embarks on a Championship quest. Anxious or Excited?  Apprehensive or Confident? The ONE thing that has to happen for the Broncos to realize success. And Cello and James discuss on Freshly Grated!

Outlook for the Jokic-less Nuggets. Broncos Championship To-Do list starts on Sunday, Avs continue to roll and a year-in review for Denver Sports. Cello and Kyle close out 2025 on Freshly Grated!

Whom shall they fear? Broncos, Nuggets and Avs. Confidence vs. Apprehension and more of the Bronco persona was revealed after a big win. Cello and James discuss on Freshly Grated!

While Bo Nix can manage a game he’s no “Game Manager”. How the Bronco Identity or Perception has changed. College Football Playoff. Couple items on the Nuggets wish list will have to wait until 2026. Cello and James discuss on Freshly Grated!

What are the optics surrounding Bo Nix and the Broncos now? Were flaws exposed in Washington? Avs continue to roll, what’s wrong with the Nuggets and our Rockies quota gets satisfied with @celloromano & @PetersenWill on Freshly Grated!

New narrative surrounding the Broncos does it spell confidence or trepidation? Other than Bo Nix, what/who is the X-Factor that will have to hit for the Broncos to realize full potential of success? The Avs and Nuggs are hot. Superbowl Predictions as of week 12? CSU strikes in the night, lands Jim Mora Jr. as their new head coach. Thanksgiving takes, where does it rank on the holiday list? Will Turkey ever go away from Thanksgiving? Cello and James discuss it all on Freshly Grated!

Broncos sit atop the NFL after vanquishing the Chiefs so what’s the reality of where they sit now? what about Bo? Denver a legit shot at Title Town 2026! Cello and James discuss on Freshly Grated!

Is Bronco frustration warranted or has the accelerated time line put unnecessary pressure on Bo Nix & CO.  Has the the Rockies Rebuild begun and Kordell Stewart a Stalwart? Cello and James discuss on Freshly Grated! 

After dismantling the Cowboys, did the Broncos earn real legitimacy? Has Bo Nix EARNED the title and is the Prime era in Boulder over? Cello and James discuss on Freshly Grated!

Questions still loom as to WHO are the 2025 Broncos?  Cello and James tackle that question on Freshly Grated!