Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

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.

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the latest with the Jaylen Brown situation. After the Trailblazers traded for Ja Morant yesterday, does that leave the Nuggets as front-runners to land Jaylen Brown? Who has more pressure to have Brown on their roster next season – BOS or DEN? If the Nuggets acquire Jaylen Brown – which Jaylen will have a bigger impact this season: Jaylen Brown or Jaylen Waddle? Plus, is Peyton Watson worth spending on? Will the Nuggets make any big moves today, like trading Cam Johnson? 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.

On a brand new Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the Nuggets and Celtics trade rumors. How likely is it that Jaylen Brown will be dealt to Denver? Will Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon or Cam Johnson be traded? Over the weekend, it was reported that Nikola Jokić is considering holding off on signing a contract extension with Denver. Is this alarming news? A look at the Avalanche’s offseason moves compared to the Nuggets. Plus, will the Nuggets hire a former NBA head coach to become the top assistant to David Adelman? The guys get into it all 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 episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the Colorado Avalanche trading winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for draft picks. Was this a salary dump and did the Avs get enough in return? How will Val’s tenure with the Avs be best remembered? Plus, with NBA Free Agency starting on Tuesday, will the Nuggets be able to bring back Peyton Watson? And a look at the Timberwolves roster shakeup after dealing Julius Randle and then trading for LaMelo Ball and giving up Naz Reid in the process. Is Minnesota still built to beat the Nuggets? Catch 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 discuss the Nuggets two second round draft selections. Will either of them have a role in the 2026-27 season? Also, will the Nuggets be able to bring back Peyton Watson this offseason? Will Denver have to trade Cam Johnson in order to keep Watson? Plus, a look at some of the moves made by past and present Nuggets general managers. Catch a loaded 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 episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their reaction to the Nuggets trading the 26thpick of the NBA Draft to the Spurs. Was opting for trade assets and trading the first-round pick the right move? Have the Broncos taught us to be patient with the Nuggets, as there could be a major move still brewing? Jonas Valančiūnas is expected to sign with Euroleague team and play in Lithuania this summer. Was Valančiūnas a disappointment in Denver? Plus, the NFL is declining the supplemental draft, leaving QB Brendan Sorsby with limited options now. Will Sorsby join the CFL or UFL or what will his plan be now? Catch a packed 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 the pod going by discussing the two big trades in the NBA that went down last night. Giannis was traded to Miami and the T-Wolves dealt Julius Randle to Brooklyn in a salary dump. The NBA Draft is tonight and the Nuggets hold the No. 26 pick. Will they make a big trade and move up/move back? Could Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun be moved tonight? Who are some draft prospects that would be a good fit with Denver? Plus, Val Nichushkin trade talks are heating up – should the Avs look to unload his contract? Is he still one of the more valuable players on the team? Catch 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 today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck start the podcast by getting into Colorado’s own Wyndham Clark’s second U.S. Open victory. The guys also debate whether Nikola Jokić should consider taking a pay cut, similar to what Jalen Brunson did with the Knicks. Should Bo Nix also consider a pay cut? Troy wrote a column on Nix not caring what others think, so the guys discuss and unpack it. 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.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine an article from CBSSports.com on the best and worst case scenarios for the Broncos this season. Are the Broncos closer to the best case or the worst case? What are three keys for the Broncos to make another run at the Super Bowl? Plus, what is the interest level for the Nuggets and Bogdan Bogdanović? Would he be a good fit in Denver? Coach Prime discusses Shedeur’s rookie season in Cleveland and expressed disappointment the Jaguars never contacted him about Travis Hunter. Tune in to another riveting 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 discuss the Broncos wrapping up their mandatory minicamp, as the last day of practice was canceled. Which players impressed and which players were a little disappointing at minicamp? How did Bo Nix look with his ankle injury? Is Jaylen Waddle looking like the real deal so far? Has Jahdae Barron made some strides this offseason? Eric and Troy dive into it all 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 episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Bo Nix at Broncos minicamp, participating in a limited fashion. NFL.com didn’t consider Nix a dark horse MVP candidate this year, but should he be? Does the national media not give Nix the respect he deserves? Plus, the Broncos have excused Jonathon Cooper from minicamp. What will happen with his situation – will he be cut? Could the Broncos take his signing bonus away? And are Que Robinson and others ready to step up and fill Cooper’s void, should he be suspended or cut? Eric and Troy dive into it all 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 Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine the trade interest for Nuggets PF Aaron Gordon. How realistic is a trade involving Gordon and which team(s) would be an ideal trade partner? Do the Nuggets have to trade Peyton Watson? Is there any market for Christian Braun? And is Cam Johnson a trade candidate as well? Plus, Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this season and instead enter the NFL supplemental draft. Eric and Troy discuss the drama finally being over and debate if a team will take a chance on Sorsby. Check out another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Knicks winning their first NBA title since the 1972-73 season. Did the Spurs and Wemby run out of gas in the Finals? Will it take Wemby some time to win his first championship, sort of like Michael Jordan? The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games. How would the Avs have fared against Carolina? Plus, is Davis Webb the most interesting man in the Broncos offseason? With Sean Payton’s new contract, will that give Webb a shorter or longer leash as a play-caller? Check out another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Friday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the news of the Denver Broncos rewarding head coach Sean Payton with a 5-year contract through the 2030 season. What is the best thing Payton has brought to Denver? Was the timing of the new contract surprising? Plus, the Colorado Avalanche held their end-of-season news conference yesterday, where Josh Kroenke and Joe Sakic spoke. They discussed bringing Jared Bednar back as head coach, wanting Cale Makar to be an Av for life and how the team got swept by Vegas. Eric and Troy react to it all. Check out another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the Knicks erasing a 29-point deficit and pulling off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. How did the Spurs choke away that big of a lead? Should we feel good for New York and Knicks fans? Where does last night’s comeback rank among all-time great sports comebacks? Plus, Altitude TV made a couple huge changes yesterday, as Chris Marlowe, Scott Hastings and Chris Dempsey will not be brought back. Did these guys deserve better? Are Marlowe & Hastings synonymous with Nuggets basketball? Check out another great 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.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck take a peek at the Broncos second week of OTAs. Evan Engram looked great last week, but he also looked great in camp last year as well before having an underwhelming season. Can Davis Webb help revive Engram’s career in Denver? What type of numbers will Engram post this year? What type of effect will Jaylen Waddle have on Engram. Plus, more thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby situation. Thoughts on his trial being set for two weeks after the college football season is completed. Browns HC Todd Monken said a decision on who will be QB1 will likely not be made at the end of minicamp. Catch another hard-hitting 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.

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck talk about the Spurs going into a hostile environment and silencing the Knicks in Game 3. Despite all the A-List celebrities in the building, the young Spurs played like the desperate team and won a game they needed to have. Also, the guys do a DEEP dive into the Brendan Sorsby ruling. What does this mean for the future of college football? What should Sorsby’s punishment have been? And will schools follow through on discussions to NOT play Texas Tech? Catch a riveting 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.

On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Broncos going through another week of OTAs. Who needs Nix to have a great season more: Sean Payton, Davis Webb or Nix himself? A chat about the MLB Hall of Fame and steroid use. Connor McDavid won the Ted Lindsay Award for the fifth time, given to the Most Outstanding Player. Why didn’t Nathan MacKinnon finish in the Top-3? And what does this say about how other players view MacKinnon? The guys finish the podcast by getting into the Avs shakeup in the front office, with GM Chris MacFarland going to Nashville. Tune in to 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.

On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy begin the podcast by getting into the Carolina Hurricanes come from behind victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. After watching two games of the series, how would the Avs have fared against these two teams? News and notes from Broncos OTAs: How is the Sean Payton/Davis Webb dynamic working so far? Does J.K. Dobbins look fully recovered from his injury? And how will the playing time between the running backs be divided this season? NBA Finals Game 2 prediction. 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.

On Thursday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals and how the Knicks were able to mount a comeback to beat San Antonio. How did Victor Wembanyama look in his Finals debut and how does he compare to Nikola Jokic? If the Spurs had Jokic, would they have won last night? The Broncos have started OTAs – What are the biggest storylines and what should we be watching for? Will Riley Moss be back next year? How much playing time will Jahdae Barron get? Plus, is NIL wreaking havoc on college athletics? 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.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss Jared Bednar reportedly staying as Avs head coach for the 2026-27 season. General Manager Chris MacFarland has left for the Nashville Predators, where he will be the GM and President of Hockey Ops. Is this the right move to keep Bednar? How big of a loss is MacFarland? Plus, Broncos CB Pat Surtain II is getting a $5M raise this season on his base salary and can make more on incentives, depending on All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Why did Broncos management do this? And do the Penners treat their players, similar to how Pat Bowlen did? 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.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss Russell Wilson declining the Jets offer to be their backup quarterback and taking a job at CBS Sports instead. Is Wilson retiring for good or will he pull a Philip Rivers and return at some point? Will he be a good TV analyst? Is Wilson a sure-fire Hall of Famer? Or a sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer? Plus, a look at the two blockbuster trades in the NFL yesterday that saw Myles Garrett get dealt to the Rams and A.J. Brown heading to the Patriots to play for his old coach, Mike Vrabel. Check out a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the week by recapping the Spurs Game 7 win over the Thunder and look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between San Antonio and New York. Are the Spurs beginning the start of a dynasty with all of their great, young players? Has the Victor Wembanyama era arrived in full-force? Is it better for the NBA if the next big star – Wemby – wins a championship or if a big market like New York wins? Will Nikola Jokic finish with just one NBA Title? Plus, Shedeur Sanders shattered Tom Brady’s NFLPA licensing record with a massive merchandise-driven payout. Does his career have a chance to take off this year in Cleveland? Check out 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 Friday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy remember Claude Lemieux, who passed away yesterday at the age of 60. Does today’s NHL need more guys who played like Lemieux – an agitator with skill? Was he one of the all-time clutch hockey players? How does the hockey world view Lemieux and his career? The guys also examine the initial MLBPA collective bargaining proposals and break them down. Check out 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.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche going 0-for-3 on titles this year. So now, which of the three teams has the best chance of winning a championship? What should the Avs do at head coach? Should they pursue former Vegas head coach, Bruce Cassidy? If neither the Nuggets or Avalanche win another title—with each having just one—which franchise would be considered the biggest disappointment? Plus, who is the most underappreciated Broncos player? Check out 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.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche getting swept out of the Western Conference Finals by the Vegas Golden Knights. How disappointing is this for the Avs, who were considered the best team in the NHL virtually all season? How did Vegas manage to keep the high-powered Avalanche in check? What happened to MacKinnon, Necas and Nelson? Where does this series rank among all-time disappointments in Denver sports history? Plus, what changes do the Avs need to make this offseason? Should Jared Bednar be the coach of the team for the 2026-27 season? Check out a LOADED show 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.

On Tuesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy dive into the Avs collapse in Game 3, in which they blew a 3-0 lead. Does this feel like the Broncos in the 1980s or the first couple years of the Peyton Manning era? Should the Avs make a change in goal and go with Mackenzie Blackwood? How much blame does Jared Bednar deserve? Do the Avs need to become more of a defensive hockey team instead of an offensive juggernaut? Are the Avalanche going to get swept or will they extend the series? Check out a Tuesday morning 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.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche losing Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 4-2. What’s the best word to describe last night’s game? How can the Avalanche clean up the mistakes? Will Cale Makar return for Game 2 and will Jared Bednar stick with Scott Wedgewood in goal? What is the concern level about the Avs losing the series? Plus, Garett Bolles joined Kay Adams to give his thoughts on Davis Webb as the Broncos play-caller. Is the team happy they have a younger play-caller in charge now? How big of a jump will Bo Nix make this season? Check out a Thursday 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.

On Wednesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights series. What are the keys for each team? How much will the Cale Makar and Mark Stone injuries impact what happens? Vegas has been great on special teams – will this trend continue in the Western Conference Finals? Plus, is Vegas really as disliked in hockey circles as it seems? Who wins Game 1 tonight and why? Check out another spicy 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.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy start the pod by getting into Victor Wembanyama’s dominant Game 1 performance vs. OKC. How soon will it be before Wemby takes over the NBA? Are the Spurs and Thunder going to rule the NBA for years to come? Also, Brock Nelson & Val Nichushkin have been fairly quiet in the first two rounds of the playoffs. Are they capable of breaking out in the Western Conference Finals? How has Gabriel Landeskog’s playoff performance been so far? NFL.com ranked the most complete rosters in the league. Where does Denver stack up? And what does Evan Engram’s future look like with the Broncos? Check it all out on 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.

On a Monday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights series, which is set to begin Wednesday night. What is the latest with the injury updates on both sides? Are we overlooking Vegas and will this be a tougher series than most people think? John Tortorella has done well since taking over as Vegas head coach, so who will win the coaching battle this series? Will Mark Stone be available for the start of the series? Plus, Deion Sanders was back in the news for a couple reasons. Eric and Troy give their take on what Deion had to say about Shedeur, Shilo and Travis Hunter. Check out a Monday 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.

On a Thursday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Avs thrilling overtime victory in Game 5 to eliminate the Wild. The Avs trailed 3-0 in the first period and scored two goals in the final 3:33 to send the game to OT, where Brett Kulak scored the winner. The guys discuss the goaltender situation, as Blackwood started last night, but was lifted in favor of Wedgewood who finished the game. Does Bednar go back to Wedgewood for the WCF? The full NFL Schedule Release is tonight, as there have already been plenty of leaks. How many national televised games will Denver get? Check it all out on 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.