Six in the Morning with Brett Kane

0:00 - CU @ Georgia Tech was ugly, grimy, wet, sweaty, and dirty, and SOMEHOW the Buffs pulled off the last-minute win. A blocked FG walk-off win is about of thrilling as a finish as you'll find. How do we feel about these new-look Buffs?14:45 - What did we learn about CU last night? Did they change your mind at all? Are they headed in the right direction?31:28 - Berto went down a rabbit hole and found an ESPN writer who thinks that Sean Payton is conspiring against his own team by intentionally setting up Davis Webb to fail. 

0:00 - The NBA finally punished the Clippers/Steve Ballmer/Kawhi Leonard for illegally circumventing the salary cap. Somewhere, Pablo Torre is poppin' bottles. The punishment SEEMS steep. But Brett says it isn't nearly harsh enough. 16:41 - Let's go down a rabbit hole...what if the LA Clippers won a title with Kawhi Leonard? How would the NBA handle this? Would the punishment be ever harsher? Or would the NBA take it easier on them?Also, CU kicks off their season tonight on the road at Georgia Tech. All eyes will be on this new revamped Go-Go Offense. But Brett will be paying more attention to the defense.30:39 - We're in the midst of the looooooooong sloooooooowwwww craaawwwwwwl to Broncos @ Chiefs Monday Night Football Week 1. It's so close, and yet so far. As the game approaches, how's Sean Payton feeling about his squad? How are they preparing for Patrick Mahomes coming off his ACL tear back in December?

0:00 - If the Broncos want to have continued success this year, they need to adapt/reinvent themselves on both sides of the ball. 12:57 - Let's play a game. ESPN published a list of the Top 100 NFL Players. 5 Broncos made the list. Can you guess who they are, and where they rank?CU Football kicks off a new season this Thursday. Brett is still trying to wrap his head around what he calls "The Deion Conundrum."30:11 - CSU Football begins their season on Saturday. It's their first game under new head coach Jim Mora Jr. Brett thinks the program is in a great spot, and Mora was the perfect hire.

0:00 - The right way to handle dead money: how the Broncos handled the Russell Wilson situation.The wrong way to handle dead money: what the Miami Dolphins are doing right now. 15:37 - Yesterday, Sean Keeler asked Joe Sakic if the Avs are too "top heavy" after Cale's contract. That narrative has been floating around online in the past few days. Brett thinks that doesn't hold any water, especially in relation to the Makar extension.Also, last night, the Rockies lost in a truly heartbreaking way that still feels impossible. Hear how it sounded on the Orioles broadcast and the Rockies broadcast. The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.33:02 - Jonathon Cooper plead not guilty to all his charges yesterday, and his trial is set for mid-November. That's like 75% of the way through the regular season. What will the Broncos do? More importantly, how will the NFL handle this? 

0:00 - The initial 53-man roster is finally set! Any surprises? Or did it all go like we expected it would?15:00 - As of right now, the Broncos kept all 3 QBs on their roster. Brett thinks this is pointless. You really only need 1 backup, because if Bo gets hurt again (god forbid), you're screwed no matter who's backing him up.32:19 - Cale Makar signed a MONSTER contract extension on Friday. It's the largest contract in NHL history. And yet, Brett still thinks it's a team friendly deal for specific reason.

0:00 - On the show First Things First, Geoff Schwartz had a questionable take on Bo Nix and his ceiling/floor. His take was SO bad that it got community noted on Twitter! That actually happened. AND Sean Payton replied! Coach RARELY ever tweets, but he dusted off the ol' Twitter account to go to bat for Bo. 18:02 - Connor Hellebuyck has officially and publicly requested a trade out of the frozen hellscape of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Hero of Team USA is seeking greener pastures. Should the Avs acquire his services?35:01 - Brett has tuned into every preseason Raiders game for one reason and one reason only: creeping on Fernando Mendoza. Is he NFL ready? Now that he has 3 games under his belt, will he be named the starter? Or should he sit behind Kirk Cousins for a bit?

0:00 - The NFL released a statement about the hottest topic in football right now: players who want to return to college. And basically, their statement kicks the can down the road to the NCAA. They said "you figure it out." So what will the NCAA do?14:18 - Carmelo Anthony has a podcast, because every athlete with a pulse has one these days. He recently delved into an off-court activity he used for team bonding. When they needed to break out of a losing streak, they frequented a particular establishment. But his read on the situation is a flat out lie. 33:14 - The NFL is officially retiring the Pro Bowl games. RIP the Pro Bowl. Gone, but never forgotten. What caused the decline of the Pro Bowl? It used to mean something. It used to be an honor!

0:00 - Vance Joseph explained why the Broncos defense looked worse in Preseason Game #2 vs the Packers. Teams are figuring out how to create little cracks in the armor. How can the defense sharpen up in the final preseason game, and more importantly, the regular season?14:27 - The SEC released another statement about the possibility of players leaving the pros to return to college. They're preventing anyone who's played in ANY pro league from rejoining their conference's schools. Yesterday, Kreckman and Lindahl said this is stupid. Treat the NCAA like a glorified minor league and let players jump between leagues, like you would in any other sport.32:59 - Did you watch the Dunkman Championship last night? Do you know what I'm talking about? If you don't know or don't care, you're on the same page as Brett.

0:00 - One NFL preseason game left, about 3 weeks until the regular season, and the Broncos are looking pretty healthy! Aside from all of their centers spontaneously combusting, there haven't been any major injuries. Good. They need to hit the ground running on September 14.14:11 - It seems like college football has been in the headlines for MONTHS now, but it never has anything to do with actual football. It's all off-the-field drama stuff. And yet, even if LSU lets that Browns TE go back to college, we'll still be there for Week 0 action with a brewski and a smile. No matter what.Also, how was your Sunday? Did you have a good weekend? It couldn't have been much worse than 49ers Owner Jed York's Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio. 35:04 - (there's little bit of music in the beginning of this segment because of a recording error, so please be cool, Spotify. I'm not Post Malone nor Morgan Wallen, and I'm not pretending to be either of them. Although I wish I had their paychecks.)The current NBA CBA is a double-edged sword. It's created ultimate parity in the league! Gone are the days of Warriors-Cavs NBA Finals every single year. But also, it punishes teams for drafting and developing players into superstars. You can't reward a roster full of homegrown talent with lucrative contracts.

0:00 - The Broncos lost to the Packers 33-13 at Mile High in Preseason Game #2. Again, it's preseason. The final score doesn't matter. You know what DOES matter? How good Bo Nix and the 1s looked in the first two drives of the game.14:45 - Rich Paul has a podcast with Max Kellerman, because of COURSE he does, and he spoke about the Peyton Watson situation recently. Lots of Nuggets fans think Paul gave us the "smoking gun" we've all been looking for, but Brett doesn't agree.31:36 - Deshaun Watson took the field in Cleveland for the first time since he tore his Achilles and got booed by his own fans. He addressed the media after Cleveland's preseason game and...just said a BUNCH of wrong things. He clearly doesn't want to be there. The fans CLEARLY don't want him there. Congrats, Sheduer. YOU are the Cleveland Browns starting QB. There's NO WAY Watson gets the gig.

0:00 - He threw a Pick 6 last night, but Fernando Mendoza is looking pretty legit in preseason. If he reaches his potential, you'll have Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes, and Fernando Mendoza. That's insane. Preseason Game #2 tonight for the Broncos! What do you want to see from the team?15:19 - How do you play Rock Paper Scissors? Do you go on 3 (Rock-Paper-SCISSORS) or do you go on 4/shoot? (Rock-Paper-Scissors-SHOOT).After that, Brett is still ruminating on the Peyton Watson trade, and there's one thought he can't shake. Something we'll never have an answer for. Did Watson intentionally sit out in the playoffs to preserve his trade value? Was he healthy and chose to stay out?32:16 - First of all, I played the infamous breakdown from Freak on a Leash by Korn, and it understandably broke Brett's Brain. Second, Broncos camp is done and the season is less than a month away. The team is starting to take shape. Simple question: will the Broncos be good this year? Their win total is Over/Under 9.5.

0:00 - Yesterday, the Nuggets, Cavs, and Clippers did one of those 3-way trades that sent Peyton Watson to the Cavs in exchange for an unprotected 2031 Cavs first-round pick and a 2032 Kings second-rounder. Is there another move locked and loaded? Will these picks be packaged for something else? What's next from the Brain Trust of Tenzer and Wallace?15:19 - Sean Payton addressed the media yesterday after training camp wrapped up, and he clarified that it wasn't a fight between Nix and Bonitto! It was something else. Also, he said the NFL will now be able to review fights/tussles/scrums, etc to make sure the right guy gets punished.31:21 - Should the Broncos keep all 3 QBs on the roster? What does Sean Payton think about it?Also, the Nuggets offloaded Peyton Watson and they're still stuck in the 2nd apron. Their roster is still twisted into a pretzel. How did we end up here, man?

0:00 - Broncos camp got a little chippy yesterday, boys! Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto got into a scrap that ignited the team. Do we like seeing that? Do we like seeing everyone tussle and scrap at practice, even if it involves the QB?14:49 - As Moser likes to say, NFL running backs age in dog years. Relative to the NFL, they have a short lifespan. That's why you need to capitalize on guys like RJ Harvey and Jonah Coleman ASAFP. You don't know how long they'll last, and it probably won't be long.30:30 - What's the craziest thing you did to join a fraternity? Did it involve participation in an underground cocaine ring?After that, ESPN's Monday Night Countdown (MNF pregame show) is adding Pat McAfee as an analyst. Man...McAfee fatigue is real. How much of this guy is too much?? The friggin rap album wasn't enough??

0:00 - How is Sean Payton adjusting to his new in-game role now that Davis Webb is calling the plays on offense?15:49 - ESPN dropped a supposed bombshell article about the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers cap circimvention mess with the headline, "Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors." Then the NBA released a statement saying the article "contains numerous and significant inaccuracies." SHEESH this mess keeps getting bigger and bigger. Will Adam Silver have the cojones to do what's right when it's time?32:06 - After just one preseason game, Jonah Coleman is already turning heads. He's looking like someone who can seriously fill out the RB roster depth, on the off-chance that JK Dobbins doesn't fulfill his pinky promise.

0:00 - I know it's only preseason but BRONCOS COUNTRY LET'S RIDE! The Broncos looked real good against the Falcons in preseason Game #1. How are we feeling about this squad and the re-vamped offense under Davis Webb?14:48 - What were some of the other biggest takeaways from preseason game #1?31:54 - Von Miller finally has a new home, and it's not back in Denver. He can stop petitioning Sean Payton with a boombox outside his window. The Vonster is taking his talents to the Dallas Cowboys.

0:00 - Friday Night Preseason Football is as good as it gets. Broncos being their preseason campaign on the road at Atlanta TAHNIGHT. What will we be looking for tonight? Wins and losses don't matter in preseason. So what DOES matter?14:51 - Did you see how many fumbled snaps there were in the preseason games last night? A center is SO important to an offense. And the Broncos...don't have one. They'd better find one pretty damn quick and bring them up to speed. Also, a Tight End is a total difference maker. Look at the Mahomes - Kelce connection. Brady - Gronk. Phillip Rivers - Antonio Gates. The list goes on. Can the Broncos ACTUALLY have a servicable TE this season?31:18 - Cal Raleigh has fallen off the damn map. Last year, he was a legit AL MVP candidate. This year, he's living below the Mendoza line. Have we ever seen a drop-off like this before?

0:00 - Bo Nix won't suit up for the Broncos tomorrow in Atlanta. We assume Stiddy will get the start, since he's currently listed as 2nd on the depth chart. Does Ehlinger have a shot to pass him on the depth chart? Can he earn that backup job this preseason?15:59 - Russell Westbrook officially announced his retirement. For some reason, he was hated by many NBA fans throughout his NBA career. What made him so unlikeable? Brett would've taken him on last year's Nuggets team in a heartbeat. 29:18 - Look at how many 1st round QBs are struggling to find a starting gig right now. Does the NFL have a QB development issue?

0:00 - Sean Payton is a guy who likes giving his starters preseason reps. Who will we see on Friday? Should we see Bo Nix out there giving that ankle a test run?14:25 - NHL Network ranked Cale Makar as the NHL's top defenseman. When it's time to pay the piper, what kind of contract extension will he earn? How will the Avs have to shuffle their deck to make room for him?32:15 - The big NFL news that Schefter was working on during our show was (probably) Kyler Murray being named the Vikings starter over JJ McCarthy. Man, things are getting weird in Minnesota.Also, it's CRAZY that the Warriors were gifted a Christmas Day game slot. They're not the juggernaut they once were!n Every other team on the Xmas slate makes sense. There's only ONE reason the Warriors made the cut: Wardell Stephen Curry.

0:00 - Happy Kay Adams Day! She made her annual pilgrimage to Broncos camp yesterday, sat down with Sean Payton, and got him to give real human answers to questions! It's the one time every year we actually get good, natural, free-flowing conversation out of Sean. What did he divulge to his best media friend this year?14:24 - A few months ago, Brett said this offseason would kill Nuggets fans. And we didn't understand the half of it. Remember our Greek buddies Panathinaikos who waged war on our station last year and tried to steal Jonas Valanciunas? Well, they're back with an even more outrageous offer. And they need to get bent. Again.31:25 - Yesterday, when Sean Payton spoke to the media after practice, he seemed a bit salty. And it's probably because his players keep getting banged up with these damn soft tissue injuries, including JK Dobbins yesterday. He left practice early. But hey, as long as he's healthy by week 1, he can still keep his pinky promise.

0:00 - Brett's back! Welcome back, Kaner. We're halfway(ish) through training camp. The first preseason game is coming up on Friday. How are we feeling about the offense with Davis Webb calling plays instead of Sean Payton?14:28 - Sean Payton and several other Broncos coaches and players attended Drew Brees' HOF induction ceremony this weekend in Canton. In his induction speech, Brees praised Peyton and his insane football knowledge and overly meticulous preparation. Also, the Buffalo Bills unveiled their new stadium this weekend, and the crowd went...mild. It's a very average/underwhelming stadium for how much money they poured into it. 33:00 - Adam Vinateri was also inducted into the HOF this weekend and he turned his acceptance speech into a roast.

0:00 - Courtland Sutton was asked about his consecutive veteran rest days, and he said he's trying to be a "good soldier" and do whatever the team wants/needs him to do. He sounds like a guy who wants to be out there practicing, but is being told to rest.14:00 - Sean Payton will fly to Canton today to induct Drew Brees into the Hall of Fame. Somehow, Mike Shanahan is NOT in the HOF, which is a crime against football humanity. Payton was asked about his relationship with Mike, and his impact on the game. 34:40 - 6 days of training camps in the books! What has Raj observed from being out there?

0:00 - Sam Ehlinger has been looking good in camp! Will he surpass Stiddy and secure the backup QB spot? Overall, what were Raj's biggest takeaways from Day 5 of training camp yesterday? 14:38 - Kaner's not here, so screw him! We're taking his bits! The NFL is officially BACK with the Hall of Fame Game tonight. With that in mind, Raj is going rogue and doing this year's first edition of NFL STOCK UP - STOCK DOWN!32:50 - The Denver Nuggets signed Lonnie Walker IV. Not Lonnie Walker, Lonnie Walker II, or Lonnie Walker III. They skipped all of those and went to IV. The former Spurs first round draft pick has been playing overseas for a year. What will his role be on the team?

0:00 - What did Raj see at camp yesterday? Nik Bonitto went down with some sort of leg injury, but he walked off the field under his own power. Sean Payton said he isn't worried about it, though. Overall, the defense looked solid yesterday. 14:26 - After 4 days of camp, Jaylen Waddle already looks like the real deal. It'll be a blast seeing him catch darts from Bo this season.Also, as a self-hating Mets fan, Raj actually watched a good chunk of baseball last night. Aside from the Rockies blowing it to the Rays, what else caught Raj's eye in the MLB world?31:05 - Zach Allen is already a man possessed in camp. He didn't need offseason surgery. He's got a shiny new contract burning a hole in his pocket. He's ready to GO. 

0:00 - Yesterday, Riley Moss had a GREAT interception in practice. He snatched that ball away from Courtland Sutton. Raj thinks that Moss won't be on this team next year for salary cap reasons. And that's where Jadhae Barron comes in.14:12 - Adam Trautman was teammates with Taysom Hill in New Orleans. Yesterday, he spoke highly of Taysom during his media availability. Should Sean Payton phone a friend in New Orleans and bring in the god dang joker himsef?After that, the Nuggets need to keep Peyton Watson. Raj says he shouldn't go anywhere. Plus, if Watson returns to the Nuggets and has a good season, he could hit the market next year and make even MORE money.31:32 - The lethal Broncos defense is missing one piece: turnovers. They need to force more turnovers. Is that a mentality thing, or is it something you can coach?

0:00 - We're LIVE at Broncos Camp all week! After a productive weekend, how is the team looking? Is it all coming together? Also, Raj has to address the elephant in the MLB room.14:53 - Davis Webb is calling the plays. Jaylen Waddle is a Bronco. Can the offense pick up the pace, start quicker, and score more?32:14 - Don't expect Bo Nix to slow down on the heels of his ankle injury. He's not changing his game. He'll still be scrambling for extra yards.Also, the Evil Empire Thanos Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Tarik Skubal. Y'know, the defending Cy Young award-winning picher. The BACK-TO-BACK CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER. That's all, folks. A lockout is coming. There will not be any baseball played in 2027.

0:00 - BRONCOS CAMP IS BACK, BABY! Brett is live at Broncos Park taking in all the sights, sounds, and smells (hopefully fresh cut grass and nothing else). He starts the camp coverage with a bold proclamation right off the top!14:32 - Raj was out there getting everything set up, so Brett put him to work. If you're here, you may as well host. How's Raj feeling about this Broncos squad as training camp gets rolling?35:43 - We STILL haven't heard about any teams making an offer for Peyton Watson. Now, we're getting confused. Do teams want him or not? Because supposedly he's a desireable free agent, and yet, no one's trying to trade for him.

0:00 - Sean Payton addressed the media at the shiny new Broncos facility yesterday. He was asked about Jonathon Cooper and his presence at camp in the midst of his off the field issues.15:53 - Pablo Torre dropped ANOTHER Kawhi Leonard Clippers bomb. The hits just keep coming. And yet, Kawhi and the Clippers haven't been punished one iota by the NBA. Why is that? Why is Adam Silver so hesitant to bring down the hammer?33:14 - Bo Nix is heading into Year 3 with the Broncos, and he has a predisposed ankle cloud hanging over him. How will he stack up with the rest of the AFC West QBs? Mahomes coming off his injury, Fernando Mendoza, and Justin Herbert is the competition. 

0:00 - The brand-new Broncos training facility/headquaters is officially open and it's GORGEOUS. The media and players were all star-struck at camp yesterday. It quite literally pays to know the Wal-Mart folks. You've got the shiny new toys now. It's time to go to work. It's officially Super Bowl or Bust time.15:08 - What do the Nuggets want in return for Peyton Watson? According to Shams, Denver's had to shift their asking price a bit.32:39 - Jonathon Cooper reported to Broncos camp yesterday. That was a bit of a surprise. If there's one thing Sean Payton likes to avoid more than anything, it's drama. Why wouldn't they ask Cooper to stay at home until after his trial?

0:00 - What's Peyton Watson worth on the open market? Realistically, what salary could he command? What's his value to the Nuggets? 14:33 - We'll be live at Broncos camp in 3 DAYS! Aside from Bo Nix's ankle, what are the storylines that we'll be following?31:37 - Someone on the Miami Heat social media team was preparing for the possibility that LeBron could sign with the team and hold an introductory press conference. He was headed on vacatian and pre-emptively scheduled a YouTube live video just in case. It got Brett thinking...what life event/vacation is SO IMPORTANT that you couldn't take a few seconds to post about LeBron James returning to the Heat?

0:00 - The Nuggets matched OKC's offer sheet and re-signed Spencer Jones to a 2-year, $12 million contract. They are now the only NBA team in the second apron. It's good to have Mr. LinkedIn back, but what's Denver's next move? They can't live in the apron, can they?14:42 - Jacob "The Miz" Misiorowski MOWED DOWN the Rox yesterday in Milwaukee. That guy is too damn good. He's unfair.After that, the Broncos are finally ramping up to training camp. We'll be broadcasting live from camp starting on Friday. Get ready, folks. Football is right around the corner.33:15 - Should the Nuggets considering bringing back Russell Westbrook? Would be help out this roster? Or has that experiment run its course?

7-16-26 - World Cup Final Set

7-15-26 - Trevon Brazile shines at Summer League, NFL WR Rankings, World Cup

7-14-26 - Home Run Derby, Broncos, Peyton Watson saga

7-13-26 - NFL QB ranks, HR Derby, Nuggets Summer League

7-09-26: Nuggets moves, Big 12 Media Day Journalism

0:00 - Why Soccer culture in the US won't get any better. 13:12 - Expectations for Bo Nix and the Broncos this season. 32:17 - Sean Payton might be the Michael Scott of the NFL. 

0:00 - Well...that was fun until it wasn't. Sheesh. What an embarrassing way to end USA's World Cup run. How do we feel this morning? Are you sad? Depressed? Angry? Or have you returned to your normal state of not caring about soccer?14:30 - There are 2 main ways that Nuggets fans are panicking this offseason. But Brett's at ease with both those things. He's not panicking. Why?35:20 - Seth Wickersham just published a DEEP DEEP dive on Sean Payton. He followed Payton around during the playoffs, and it turns out, Sean Payton is even more psycho than we thought.

0:00 - What a roller coaster! FIFA overturned Balogun's red card and he's eligible to play for Team USA against Belgium tonight. This reeks of FIFA corruption. But...it's helping us out! It benefits us! This is awesome! 15:04 - LeBron hasn't made an official decision yet. We don't know where he'll play next season. And you shouldn't be surprised. This is the same man who orchestrated The Decision. He's gonna drag this out as long as he can.31:15 - USA is playing Belgium tonight in World Cup action. What can we hate about Belgium? Is there anything hateable about them?

0:00 - Now that LeBron is leaving LA...would you take him here in Denver? Remember, before he signed with the Lakers, the Nuggets were supposedly a candidate to land him. 14:45 - Brett has settled down a bit. He's not as concerned about the Nuggets losing Peyton Watson to the LA teams as some of his Altitude cohorts are. Let's pull the plug on the Peyton Panic, shall we?33:00 - The NBA offseason is like no other. It's pure drama! It's the real housewives of the National Basketball Association. Why is that? What makes the NBA different?

0:00 - Word on the street is, the Nuggets declined Jalen Pickett's team option for the '26/'27 season. That's a shame. He always showed flashes of brilliance but could never find a consistent role on the team. So what's next for the team?14:31 - Yesterday on Kreckman and Lindahl, The Radio Machine Mark Springer said he thinks there's a 75% chance Jokic stays a Nugget. That's CRAZY. That's WAY too high! Does anyone actually think Jokic would leave?32:54 - Both of yesterday's World Cup games came down to Penalty Kicks. The Athletic wrote a piece about PKs and if we could maybe find a better way to end games. Are PKs the best way to decide things? And a bunch of angry soccer purists flooded the replies with some harsh words about Americans. Listen up you freaks. Say what you will about soccer/football. But keep your paws off America, baby.

0:00 - Bill Simmons said there's some "smoke" around the Nuggets right now. Some of it is legit, and some of it isn't. He thinks there could be a mutually beneficial trade between the Nuggets and Celtics. It might be all conjecture and heresay, but Simmons also has his finger on the pulse of the Celtics. 15:38 - The Avs traded Nichushkin, probably a salary dump, then immediately re-signed Brent Burns and Brett Kulak. Brett sees a parallel between how the Avs and (our coworkers) the LA Rams do business.33:58 - All weekend long, there were Nuggets rumors swirling. Brett was trying to enjoy a few days in San Diego, and his phone kept lighting up with Nuggets rumblings. Jokic hasn't signed his extension yet, and some NBA insiders claim he's using it to force the hand of ownership/the front office. Build me a winner or I'm out. Bottom line is, Nuggets fans won't survive this offseason. All this he said/she said bullcrap is gonna drive us crazy. 

0:00 - We're getting weird with it today, y'all! We're bringing back the Altitude Summer Scramble, but we're DOING IT LIVE. For the Appetizer Hour, let's pair Berto & Coach Sanford together and see what the heck happens.14:39 - CBS Sports published a list of the Top 100 Players in the NFL. How many Broncos made the cut? 33:28 - Yesterday, the Avalanche traded Val Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets (not the Predators?) for 3 future draft picks. Will we miss Val? His on-ice production was elite, but his off ice issues often struck at the worst possible time. 

0:00 - The Nuggets had two 2nd round picks yesterday and they used them both! How do we feel about them actually selecting players instead of packaging those picks for draft day dealing?15:37 - Chris MacFarland only has one number in his phone, and it's Joe Sakic's. Yesterday, the Avs sent Jack Drury to the Predators. Do we like the haul they got in return? Will we miss Drury?33:21 - ESPN ranked the WR, TE, and RB groups of all 32 NFL teams. Where to the Broncos stack up?

0:00 - Yesterday, with the 26th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Nuggets selected...no one. They traded their selection to the San Antonio Spurs for No. 35 and two future second round picks. What's the plan here? This has to mean another big move is coming, right?15:49 - Big picture, what do the Nuggets need? Have we diagnosed the main issue with last season's first round exit?After that, the NFL has cancelled the Supplemental Draft. Now Brendan Sorsby can't play college football this year, and can't be drafted into the NFL til 2027. He also can't sign as a free agent until he's gone through a full draft cycle. Get ready to learn CFL, buddy. The NFL is really trying to make an example of him, and it sets a dangerous precedent.36:43 - I bumped back with "Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and it sent us down a rabbit hole about Stomp & Clap music and NPR Tiny Desk concerts. Welcome to summer radio, people.

0:00 - The Milwaukee Bucks finally traded Giannis to the Heat for a HUGE haul. None of these whispers from Shams. It finally happened.15:00 - What's the temperature in Milwaukee this morning? How do Bucks fans feel about Giannis? Is it similar to the way Nuggets fans felt when Melo went to the Knickerbockers?The Rockies Rockie'd for 8 straight innings, then walked off the Red Sox on a TRIPLE in the bottom of the 9th. Say what you will about this squad, but they're sure fun to watch.31:32 - It takes a lot of different factors to win in the NFL year after year. Some of those factors are in your control. Most aren't. 

0:00 - USA beat Australia in the World Cup over the weekend, and the reaction online from Australians was...something. Are we beefin' with the land down under now? Denver's finest and Friend of the Program Wyndham Clark won the US Open in front of a HOSTILE crowd at Shinnecock. Brett didn't realize there was so much hate for Clark! Good on him for persevering and winning his 2nd US Open. (The song I used in the show open was "The Sound of Silence." Hello darkness, my old friend. Today marks the beginning of the end.)14:09 - The Phoenix Suns are bringing back Collin Gillespie on a 4-year, $48 million contract. Remember when the Nuggets had him? Why couldn't they develop him and use him? Now, he's an integral part of Phoenix's depth.Also, Mike Sanford NAILED his Rockies 30 wins prediction. He predicted it DOWN TO THE DAY. Unreal. They won their 30th game on Saturday against the Pirates and man that was a strange finish.32:35 - Oh yeah, baby, it's time for another offseason list/ranking/ranking list/list ranking. ESPN published a list of the biggest surprise players for each team, so far, in this offseason. Jeff Legwold made the selection for the Broncos. Who did Leggy choose?