Nikola Jokić was doing Nikola Jokić things last night, as his 55-point explosion led the Nuggets past the Clippers, as the Joker outscored the entire LA starting five by himself. Is Jokić the greatest athlete to ever represent the city of Denver? Better than Elway? Who does Jokić remind Eric and Bruce the most of? Plus, as the Broncos prep for the Chiefs, it's looking like Marvin Mims will return to the lineup on Sunday and the Broncos brought back Lil'Jordan Humphrey and expect him to play on Sunday. Who has more pressure on them to win this game - Denver or Kansas City? Packed Thursday show with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl. Check out another episode of Hot Takes!

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The Avs and Nuggets stay hot, as the Avalanche beat the Ducks, 4-1 in a battle of two of the best teams in the Western Conference. And the Nuggets won in Sacramento to move to 8-2. Is Nathan MacKinnon an underappreciated superstar in this town? Or possibly overlooked? The Broncos have not made a decision on J.K. Dobbins, but did not place him on IR yesterday, so his status for this week is unclear. If he doesn't play, can RJ Harvey fill his role? The Jaguars ruled Travis Hunter out for the season, as he will undergo knee surgery. How is taking Hunter at #2 and trading picks to draft him looking now? Busy Wednesday show with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl, check out the latest episode of Hot Takes!

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Eric and Bruce start the show by discussing Paul DePodesta, his history and how he will manage in running a team at Altitude. Could the Rockies have done better? Bo Nix has faced some harsh criticism after his recent performance against the Raiders. How worrisome are Nix's mechanics - which clearly haven't been sharp lately? Nick Wright dove into Deion Sanders and a winning culture - suggesting that the Cleveland Browns hire him as their next head coach. Has Coach Prime really built a 'winning culture' in Boulder? Some thoughts on the Big 12 as a football conference. Catch a Tuesday version of Hot Takes!

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After yesterday's Week 10 NFL action, the Broncos currently sit at the #2 seed in the AFC. Is it too early to start talking about the Broncos getting the #1 seed and a bye in the playoffs? Does the AFC look wide open or do we just perceive it to be that way because the Colts and Patriots are not the usual suspects leading the conference? CU Buffs true freshman QB JuJu Lewis looked the part of a 5-star recruit on Saturday at West Virginia. Eric and Bruce evaluate his performance and discuss why it took so long to start him. Tune in to a Monday edition of Hot Takes!

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The Broncos improved to 8-2 with their 7th straight win, but it wasn't pretty as Denver beat the Raiders, 10-7. Can the Broncos keep winning like this? Is it sustainable? What do Bo Nix and Sean Payton need to do in order to be better? The Colorado Buffaloes travel to Morgantown to take on West Virginia tomorrow morning. Bruce and Troy discuss where CU is currently at, Julian Lewis making his first college start and why the coaching staff can't quite get it figured out. The Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their new President of Baseball Operations. Good hire? Another bad hire? Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck!

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The Broncos didn't make any moves at yesterday's trade deadline. Pro Football Talk ranked the Broncos at #2 in their Weekly Power Rankings, just behind the Rams. Could these two teams potentially meet in the Super Bowl? It's Raider Week - on a short week. Is there still legitimate hate for the Raiders in Denver - like in the past? JuJu Lewis will make his first career start on Saturday at West Virginia. If he plays well, how could that shape the program moving forward? Catch a mid-week edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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The Rockies are re-starting their search for a President of Baseball Operations as their top front office candidates are no longer in running for the job. Why is the search starting over again? The NFL trade deadline is today at 2pm MT. What are the chances the Broncos make a deal and what position would they target? Plus, CU Buffs QB JuJu Lewis will make his first career college start on Saturday at West Virginia. Should Lewis play, even if he uses up his redshirt eligibility? How many of the final three games will the Buffaloes win? Eric and Bruce dive into all of it on a packed Tuesday edition of Hot Takes!

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The Broncos did it again with a formula we have seen plenty this season. Play lackluster on offense through 3 quarters and then turn it up a few notches in the 4th. Eric and Bruce react to Denver's 18-15 win over Houston. How did Bo Nix look? What is the deal with all the special teams issues? Can this defense win games by itself? Catch a Victory Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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Martin Nečas has signed an 8-year, $92M extension with the Avalanche. Would you rather have Nečas or Mikko Rantanen at that price? Broncos vs. Texans preview. Who wins and why? What would have to happen for the Texans to beat the Broncos? Plus, the CU Buffs, who are 3-5, host Arizona tomorrow. How much has the shine worn off in Boulder? And how should Coach Prime and his staff handle the QB situation? If Arizona beats CU, should it be JuJu Lewis under center for the rest of the season? Catch a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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The Broncos signed 41-year old tight end Marcedes Lewis yesterday, as Lewis is more of a blocking TE than a receiving TE. Denver is prepping for Houston, who statistically has the best defense in the league. What does the Broncos offense need to do against the Texans defense? A look at the upcoming schedule for the Broncos - what should their record be over their next six games? Also, a conversation about LSU's coaching search for their next football coach and how the search will be conducted. Tune in to a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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