Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview Broncos @ Chiefs tonight on Monday Night Football. Can Bo Nix meet the moment? Are the Chiefs vulnerable? What kind of game will J.K. Dobbins have in his return to the field? What kind of impact will starting an undrafted rookie at LT have on Kansas City? Which two Broncos are we most excited to watch tonight? Would tonight be a ‘statement win’ for Denver? Plus, a recap of Week 1 in the NFL. Tune in for a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on Hot Takes, Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl recap the Rams getting blasted by the 49ers in Australia and look ahead to the Week 1 Broncos vs. Chiefs Monday Night matchup. It is Davis Webb’s regular-season debut as a play-caller. Who will win the running back battle - J.K. Dobbins or Kenneth Walker III? Colorado has their home opener tomorrow afternoon vs. Weber State. What do we want to see from the Buffs? And why isn’t this game fully sold out? Tune in for a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Bruce and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Patriots QB Drake Maye throwing 3 second-half interceptions in the Patriots loss to the Seahawks. Davis Webb is relatively unknown as a play-caller, so does this mean it will be harder for the Chiefs defense to prepare for the Broncos offense? Plus, how will Vance Joseph and the Broncos defense prepare for Patrick Mahomes? Tune in for a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into Sean Payton being a historical slow starter to NFL seasons in the month of September. What can the Broncos do to avoid a slow start this year, especially with how tough the first six games are? The coaching dynamic with Payton and Davis Webb is discussed and how they will relate to Bo Nix with Webb calling the plays. Plus, Coach Prime had an answer at his press conference yesterday that irked Eric. What did he say? Tune in for a Wednesday version of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck debate whether Broncos CB Pat Surtain II is underpaid after Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Does PS2’s deal need more tweaking even after his $5M raise this offseason? Plus, Colorado and Colorado State are both 1-0 for the first time since 1996. Were the Buffs or Rams more impressive in their season-opening wins? Tune in for a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck recap the Colorado Buffaloes 14-13 win over Georgia Tech. Is CU better than we expected? Buffs played with some physicality and were able to run the ball, something they have struggled with the last couple seasons. After winning the season opener, how many wins can Colorado get to this season? Plus, a look at the Broncos incredible roster transformation and how Sean Payton and George Paton were able to pull it off. Tune in for a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview Colorado vs. Georgia Tech as the Buffs open their 2026 season in Atlanta tonight. What can we expect from this new-look CU team? Is this game the most important game of Coach Prime’s Colorado tenure? Eric and Troy take a closer look at Deion’s contract situation and how it compares to other bad contracts in Colorado sports history. Plus, do the Broncos have a Top-10 NFL offense? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into Sean Payton’s chances to win NFL Coach of the Year after he didn’t receive any votes in a preseason poll done by NFL.com. What is Payton’s relationship with the NFL league office and Roger Goodell like? The Broncos are underdogs in 5 of their first 6 games. Can they use this to their advantage. Plus, Stan Kroenke is buying the LA Angels. Why hasn’t Stan invested in updated infrastructure for the Nuggets and Avs practice facilities? Check out a Wednesday taping of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Cale Makar’s record-setting contract extension with the Avalanche. Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper has his trial date set for November 10th. Denver also lost Justin Joly and Reese Taylor to waivers. Will they regret giving up on Joly so early? Plus, Eric and Troy debate whether they would rather have Sean Payton or Mike Shanahan as head coach. Which NFL franchises have the best tandem of head coaches in history? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get right into Broncos talk as LB Jonathon Cooper was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list yesterday. How long should Denver expect to have Cooper out? The roster was trimmed down to the final 53 yesterday, and there were a couple of cuts that raised some eyebrows, including 5th Round rookie TE Justin Joly. Why did the Broncos cut their 5th, 6th & 7th round picks? Plus, Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the LA Rams, alongside Myles Garrett. Could we see a potential Rams vs. Broncos Super Bowl matchup and how big will the Week 3 game on Sunday Night Football be? Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Friday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into Sean Payton putting FS1’s Geoff Schwartz in a bodybag after Schwartz falsely claimed that Bo Nix rarely throws deep. The Broncos final preseason game is tonight vs. the Vikings - What should we be watching for in this one? Cale Makar’s contract extension with the Avalanche could be done any minute now. What will the numbers be on his new deal? Check out a Friday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck react to Sean Payton saying Bo Nix ‘probably won’t play’ tomorrow night vs. the Vikings in the preseason finale. Which starters should play? National media has varied opinions on the Broncos - some view them as the team to beat in the AFC and some have them pinned to finish 3rd in the AFC West. So which is it? The NFL has eliminated the Pro Bowl Games, but will still celebrate the honor of being a Pro Bowl selection. Troy gives some thoughts on Ben Powers playing through injury. Check out a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck take a look at Broncos potential first-time Pro Bowlers this season. Does Jaylen Waddle or Bo Nix have a better shot at making the Pro Bowl for the first time? Could this be a career year for Nix? After the loss to the Packers, should there be concerns with the Broncos depth? Plus, the guys discuss Peyton Watson not coming back from his hamstring to play in the playoffs for the Nuggets. Would you want a guy back who listens to his agency rather than coming back to help his teammates? More talk about the Nuggets newest signing, DeMar DeRozan. Check out a LOADED Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Tuesday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck react to Broncos CB Pat Surtain II being named the 10th best player on NFL’s Top 100 list. Is PS2 the 10th best player in the NFL? How does Surtain compare to Aqib Talib? Plus, Browns HC Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson Cleveland’s starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders. What does it say about Shedeur that he couldn’t beat out Watson? Will Shedeur ever be a full-time starter in the NFL? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl give their biggest takeaways from the Broncos loss to the Packers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. How did Bo Nix look in his first game since ankle surgery? Was he on the same page as Davis Webb and Jaylen Waddle? The Broncos lost 33-13, so what things do they need to get cleaned up? Plus, the Nuggets signed 37-year old DeMar DeRozan to a 1-year deal. Is he the scorer off the bench that the Nuggets desperately need? Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Bruce! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck react to the Nuggets trading Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers for draft picks as part of a 3-team deal with the Clippers. Did the Nuggets offseason just go from a D to an F? Denver is now expected to pivot and target DeMar DeRozan. Would DeRozan be a fit on the Nuggets roster? Plus, Troy wrote a column on Jahdae Barron not worthy of being a starter right now. At what point, do we say the Broncos missed on that draft pick? Check out a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into yesterday’s chippy Broncos practice, in which Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto were in the middle of a scuffle. Is it natural for tensions to run high at this point in training camp? What did Sean Payton think about the fight? Former Broncos QB Ben DiNucci had some serious high praise for the Denver offense. What did he say? Plus, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking to expand outside the United States. Is this a realistic proposition? Check out a hump day episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Tuesday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck break down Davis Webb’s play-calling and which position group benefits the most from it. Evan Engram is a big unknown this year - can he have a bounce back season in Year 2 as a Bronco? How will the target share between Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton be spread out? The Broncos over/under win total is set at 9.5. Would you take the over? Check out a new episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck recap the Broncos preseason Week 1 rout over the Falcons. What went right and which players stood out on offense and defense? How did Davis Webb do calling plays? Is this the very beginning of what could be a special season for the Denver Broncos? Check out a new episode 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.

On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview the Broncos preseason opener tonight vs. the Falcons. What are the top things to look for on offense and defense and which specific players should we be watching? The Broncos were ranked #2 in CBS Sports’ preseason power rankings, just behind the Rams. Does Denver deserve the #2 spot? Plus, the Colorado Buffaloes held a practice on Tuesday open to the public, but no phones or reporting of any kind was allowed. Eric and Troy give their thoughts on this policy. Check out a Friday episode of Hot Takes on a Broncos Gameday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the Broncos decision to sit Bo Nix in the preseason opener on Friday in Atlanta. Is this more of an opportunity for Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger to prove themselves for QB2? Plus, Troy wrote a column on why Broncos owners using PSLs is better than shifting new stadium costs to taxpayers. Eric and Troy engage in an extended conversation about the possibility of using PSLs for the future Broncos stadium. Check out a  Thursday 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.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck look at previous training camp darlings for the Broncos and get into this year’s darling: Pat Bryant. What has Bryant done to have had such an impressive camp? On the other hand, some believe Evan Engram is trending downward. Could he be a cap casualty? Have any other TE’s stepped up to take his place? The Broncos had an outing to go see the Spider-Man movie. Has Sean Payton gotten soft? Plus, Eric and Troy dive into the latest reports on Peyton Watson and debate how bad the Nuggets need him back on the roster. Tune in to a Wednesday 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.

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss a hot topic right now in Broncos Country: Soft-tissue injuries! What’s going on here? Also, should Bo Nix play in the preseason opener on Friday in Atlanta? Nikola Jokić was made a serious offer by Greek team Panathinaikos, to join them. Is there any chance The Joker would leave to NBA to play in Europe? The guys get into it all 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.

To kick off a new week of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck take a look at the first week of Broncos training camp and give their biggest takeaways on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. What have we learned so far? Did the Broncos defense get a break last season by not facing very many good quarterbacks? Plus, a look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and a conversation about Drew Brees & Roger Craig’s speeches. Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the performance of the Broncos defensive front so far in training camp. Are we overlooking the defensive line too much? Coach Prime says he is changing the way he does things for the 2026 season. The guys discuss the new philosophies being instituted for CU football this year. Also, for a little Friday fun, a couple of bizarre soundbites from Purdue’s Athletic Director and Michael Porter Jr. Check out a Friday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the podcast by giving their thoughts on the Nuggets signing Lonnie Walker IV to a 1-year contract worth $3.3M. This signing raises the Nuggets tax bill to over $80M. Riley Moss has been turning some heads at training camp. How much will his new contract be worth? Is Kris Abrams-Draine ahead of Jahdae Barron on the CB depth chart? Plus, the guys compare this year’s Broncos secondary to the 2015 No Fly Zone defensive backfield. Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck recap yesterday’s practice, which was a physical one that saw the Broncos defense take charge. Riley Moss continues to have a strong camp, along with Zach Allen. Nik Bonitto limped off the field with an injury scare, but Sean Payton said Bonitto will be fine. The defense has said they are prioritizing forcing more turnovers this season. Is that the next step this defense needs to take in order to be compared with the 2015 Super Bowl winning defense? Check out a Wednesday 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.

On a Tuesday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss their observations from the Broncos first practice with pads on. Did the defense win the day? How will Sean Payton interject during play calls on game day? The Broncos are having Jahdae Barron practice at cornerback and not safety. Can Barron finally carve out a role for himself in Year 2? Also, a look at the pursuit for Peyton Watson - is his number dropping? And how did the Rockies fare at yesterday’s MLB trade deadline? Was the return for the moves they made adequate? Check out 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.

On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss their excitement for the beginning of training camp, which officially starts today. Eric and Troy both give three things to look out for at camp. Also, Sean Payton will be presenting Drew Brees at his Hall of Fame induction. What type of similarities do Brees and Bo Nix have? Plus, are Jokic’s Nuggets becoming the Milwaukee Bucks? Why is Denver stuck in the position they are currently in? Check out 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.

On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do a deep dive on Troy’s column on Jonathon Cooper and Broncos ownership. If Cooper is found non-guilty, will you look back and say, they still should have cut him? Are you more upset, surprised, or disappointed with the Penners decision? What, if anything, bothered you about the way Sean Payton handled the press conference? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper reporting to Broncos training camp. The guys give their thoughts on his legal situation and if this was the right move on Denver’s part to have Cooper report. Plus, there is a new asking price for Peyton Watson. Is a deal going to get done soon? Will Watson for sure get a bigger contract than Christian Braun? Check out a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck debate who the top Broncos candidates are to break out this season. The guys also take a look at Denver’s 2025 draft class and discuss which players in that class will be the best of the bunch. What are Troy and Eric most looking forward to at training camp, as the Broncos veterans report today? Plus, the Nuggets are asking for two first-round picks in any trade for Peyton Watson. Denver also hired Dave Joerger as the lead assistant coach under David Adelman. What will Joerger’s best asset be as a coach? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the news of Peyton Watson weighing playing next season on the qualifying offer. Also, the Nuggets have matched the Thunder’s offer sheet on Spencer Jones, retaining Jones in restricted free agency. If Denver brings back Watson, does that mean Cam Johnson will be traded? What is Nikola Jokic thinking watching all of this unfold? Plus, the Broncos veterans report to training camp tomorrow. Is the roster better than last season? And does this season have a ‘last dance’ feel to it for the Broncos? Check out a new Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do a deep dive into what will happen with the Jonathon Cooper situation. Even if he is not convicted of a crime, what are the chances he will still get suspended? How soon will the Penners’ make a call on Cooper? Eric and Troy discuss what they would do, if it was their call. Plus, Troy wrote an article on Nik Bonitto prepping for the 2026 NFL season by studying some of the game’s best QB hunters. What type of season will Bonitto have in 2026? Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into potential MVP candidates for the Broncos. Who would be the most logical choice? Is the key to Denver’s offense Jaylen Waddle or the run game? Plus, the Nuggets are reportedly turning down trade calls for Cam Johnson. Why hasn’t Johnson been traded? Denver is also shopping Zeke Nnaji. What would the return look like, should Nnaji be dealt? Check out a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss if Bo Nix is overrated, as one CBS Sports writer claimed. Is it fair to compare Nix to Jake Plummer, as they both win games, but don’t put up huge numbers? Former Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado recorded his 2,000th hit at the age of 35. Is he a first-ballot Hall of Famer? Where does he rank among the best defensive 3rd baseman of all-time? Who are the greatest Rockies in franchise history? Catch it all on a Wednesday 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.

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into training camp mode as Broncos rookies report to camp today. Which rookie are the guys most excited to see? Who could possibly break out and have a big season? The biggest position battles at training camp are discussed. Will Harvey or Coleman be RB2? Which rookie tight end will have the upper hand? And will Sam Ehlinger give Jarrett Stidham a run for the Broncos backup QB job? Tune in to 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.

On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina in extra time, 1-0. Spain only conceded one goal the entire tournament, so how dominant was Spain’s run in this World Cup? With the Broncos rookies reporting to camp tomorrow, Eric and Troy review the Broncos’ offseason and discuss what grade they would give their offseason. The Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Hawks in a 3-team deal. How does this move affect the Nuggets and the Peyton Watson situation? Will LeBron James pick which team he will play for in the 2026-27 season today? Tune in to a Monday 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.

On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck debate the biggest roster issue that is plaguing the Broncos. Can Denver get more from Evan Engram this season? How do they get Engram on the field more? Why doesn’t the Broncos coaching staff expand the route tree more with Marvin Mims? Would you be willing to trade Pat Surtain II for Brock Bowers? Plus, the guys discuss who they would pay to take a picture with and also delve into their favorite pieces of sports memorabilia they own. Tune in for 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.

On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Courtland Sutton-Jaylen Waddle duo, as Pro Football Focus ranked them as the 5th best WR duo in the NFL. Troy wrote a couple Broncos columns, so him and Eric dig into them. Why do the Broncos need more balance on offense? Is simplifying the run game a top priority for Davis Webb? Is Sean Payton too stubborn sometimes and are some of his concepts outdated in today’s NFL? Eric and Troy talk Broncos on a Thursday 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.

On a mid-week edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine Trevon Brazile going off at Nuggets Summer League, as Brazile scored a game-high 32 points and showed his potential. What kind of impact will Jaylen Waddle have on the Broncos offense? Will Bo Nix and Waddle succeed against zone defenses? Could the Jaylen Waddle-Courtland Sutton duo become one of the best in the NFL? Do the Broncos really have a lot of offensive playmakers or do they need to see an uptick in production from the running back and tight end rooms? Eric and Troy debate it all on a Wednesday 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.

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into NFL’s top offensive tackle rankings and where Garett Bolles falls on that list. Is Bolles a top-5 OT in the NFL? The guys discuss Bolles’ improvement over the years and his journey. Does Bo Nix have Bolles to thank for taking less sacks? Plus, the Rockies are 39-59 at the All-Star Break, but much improved from 2025. Will we ever see this club compete consistently? Will the starting pitching EVER be competent? What are the bright spots this year for the Rox? Eric and Troy discuss it all 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.

On a Monday morning edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the top NFL quarterbacks for 2026. Is Bo Nix appropriately ranked? What does Nix need to do to move up the list? Are there any other glaring issues with the rankings? What is the latest with the Peyton Watson contract talks? Is Cam Johnson going to get traded still? After an injury-riddled and disappointing season, can Christian Braun revive his game in 2026-27? Plus, the Nuggets signed Alpha Diallo from the EuroLeague. Is Diallo the type of defensive player the Nuggets have been missing? Eric and Troy get after it on a Monday 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.

On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl discuss if the Nuggets have been operating like a team who is determined to stay below the second apron. If the Nuggets do enter the second apron, how much will that encourage Jokic to sign his extension? Is Denver delusional if they think they can win a championship “running it back” with this same roster? Plus, with Cale Makar’s contract extension on the horizon, will he try and max out his dollars or pull a Tom Brady move and take a little less money? Eric and Bruce get into it all on 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.

On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl get into the latest with the Nuggets. Was it the right move to waive Jonas Valančiūnas? Could Peyton Watson actually leave Denver? Why haven’t the two sides reached a deal yet? The Nuggets are reportedly not one of LeBron’s top three destinations, so is Denver officially out of the King James’ sweepstakes? Eric and Bruce break it all down on 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.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their full reaction to the Seth Wickersham piece on Sean Payton in the week leading up to the AFC Championship Game. What part(s) stood out the most? Did the piece change your perception of Payton at all? Is Payton more likeable or less likeable after reading this long, in-depth article? Plus, Argentina pulled off an epic comeback vs. Egypt in the Round of 16, erasing a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 and advance. Where does this comeback rank amongst some of the best of all-time? Where does Lionel Messi rank among all-time best team sport athletes? Eric and Troy break it all down on 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.

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their assessment of USA’s performance vs. Belgium in the Round of 16, in which they looked outclassed in just about every facet. What will it take for the U.S. to become a world soccer power and will it ever happen? Did Balogun’s red card reversal give even more fuel to the Belgians? Plus, Nikola Jokic is opting to wait on signing a contract extension with the Nuggets until next summer. A conversation about Denver entering the second apron and if it is still possible the team will look drastically different next season. Eric and Troy break it all down on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their thoughts on FIFA rescinding Folarin Balogun’s red card and making him eligible to play vs. Belgium tonight in the Round of 16. Should this decision have been made and how does it reflect on the United States as a country? The Nuggets are reportedly “very open” to sign-and-trade options involving Peyton Watson. Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman was selected to his second consecutive All-Star Game. Eric and Troy break it all down on 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.

On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the podcast by discussing the Nuggets signing Marvin Bagley III to a 3-year deal. Will Bagley be the backup big man behind Jokic? Jaylen Brown has been traded to the 76ers – did Boston get enough in return? Are the LeBron James Nuggets rumors legitimate or is he likely to sign elsewhere? Plus, the Avalanche signed Jaden Schwartz to a 3-year contract. Will Schwartz be the replacement for Valeri Nichushkin? Eric and Troy break it all down 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.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck start the podcast by discussing Bowen Byram’s new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Why is Byram getting $12.5M AAV? Also, the latest buzz in the Jaylen Brown sweepstakes is discussed, as well as Nuggets sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. signing with the Miami Heat. With LeBron James leaving the Lakers, would he be a fit at all in Denver? Were the Lakers done with LeBron or the other way around? Eric and Troy break it all down on a mid-week 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.