Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. Quick recap of Thursday Night Football and the Avs loss to the Islanders. Without a dominant team in the AFC, could the Broncos path to the top be any cleaner? With the possibility that Mahomes and Lamar Jackson may not even make it. Herbert is injured in LA—and Daniel Jones is playing on a fractured fibula. Is this just part of the ‘charmed life’ that the Broncos have been living all season? A look at the Broncos-Raiders matchup on Sunday. What are the guys most interested in seeing? Is Bo Nix starting to find his rhythm? Who is the AFC team that the Broncos want to avoid seeing in the postseason? Or is there even one? Bruce and Troy give their thoughts on Colorado St. hiring Jim Mora as their next head football coach. Catch a Friday edition of Hot Takes!

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Eric and Bruce start the show off by discussing Jamal Murray's 52-point explosion last night in Indiana, as the Nuggets won their 8th straight road game. Is Murray playing at an All-Star level so far in 2025-26? The Rockies named Josh Byrnes their new general manager, as he returns to the club following success with the Dodgers. Are the Rockies finally taking steps in the right direction? Also, National Signing Day was yesterday and the Colorado Buffaloes only signed 11 high school recruits. The guys give their thoughts on Coach Prime and the coaching staff's ability, or lack of ability, to recruit high school kids. Plus, a look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for the Class of 2026, which no surprise, does not include Mike Shanahan. Catch a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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The Avs beat the Canucks last night, 3-1 and are now up to 44 points on the season and have not lost in regulation at home. The team is on pace for the most points in the history of the NHL, so why aren't the Avs talked about more in the Denver market? A Nikola Jokić vs. Nathan MacKinnon debate - which player is more dominant? Can any team beat the Avs in a 7-game series right now? Plus, are there 10 quarterbacks in the NFL that are currently better than Bo Nix? How many QB's would you take over Nix in the 4th quarter in crunch time? And finally, who is the best college football head coach in the state of Colorado? Troy Calhoun, Deion Sanders or Jim Mora? Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Wednesday morning edition of Hot Takes!

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The Patriots put a whooping on the NY Giants on Monday Night Football for their 10th straight win and are now the No. 1 seed in the AFC at 11-2. Do the Broncos or Pats have a better chance at securing the No. 1 seed? How do the Broncos match up against the Patriots? And who would you rather have as your QB - Bo Nix or Drake Maye? A look at the 2024 QB draft class as one of the best in history. Plus, how does the Broncos coaching staff compare with New England's? Catch a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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Eric and Bruce are back after a Thanksgiving break. On Sunday Night Football, the Broncos pulled out another win, this time on the road in OT vs. the Commanders, 27-26. Are the Broncos a team of destiny or walking the tight rope over the Grand Canyon? Why can't the offense show more consistency? Since J.K. Dobbins was lost to injury, the running game hasn't been the same. Can this be fixed? Marcus Mariota played well and may have shown the rest of the league some insight on how to beat the Broncos defense. Plus, the Colorado Buffaloes finished their 2025 season at 3-9. Eric and Bruce give their overall take on the season and look ahead to what the future might hold in Boulder. Catch a Victory Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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Troy Renck and Parker Gabriel are in for Hot Takes. After beating the Chiefs and entering the Bye Week at 9-2, are Bo Nix and Sean Payton back on track? Are the offensive struggles vs. the Raiders now in the rearview mirror? Also, with the injury to J.K. Dobbins, should the Broncos look at adding a veteran running back? What about a veteran wideout, like a Brandin Cooks? Plus, can Coach Prime fix the mess up at CU? Do the Buffs need an overhaul of the coaching staff? Some Nuggets and Avs talk as well, as both teams are off to blistering starts. Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes!

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Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Thursday morning. The Nuggets improved to 11-3 with a 125-118 win over the Pelicans last night in the Big Easy. Is OKC the only team that can stop Denver? Is the second-unit playing as advertised? How does Nikola Jokic compare to John Elway as the top Denver sports athlete of all-time? Plus, the Avs are rolling as well, leading the NHL with 31 points. Bruce and Troy dive into the prowess of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Plus, where do the Broncos stack up against the other best teams in the NFL? Are they better than the Colts and Patriots? Check out a Thursday version of Hot Takes!

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Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Wednesday morning. Did the Broncos win over the Chiefs change the perception of who and what the Broncos are? The national media is giving the Broncos quite a bit of praise this week. How realistic is the No. 1 seed in the AFC? Does it matter who the Broncos would draw, as long as it's a home game? How much progress did Bo Nix make vs. the Chiefs? Especially without the benefit of a strong running game? Will the Broncos bring in a free agent or elevate a practice squad player at running back? How much will Shedeur Sanders improve this week with a full week to prepare? Check out a mid-week edition of Hot Takes!

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Bruce Haertl and Alex Becker discuss the Nuggets first home loss of the year against the Bulls and the lack of defensive focus at times. Should the Broncos run more up-tempo offense, since it seems to work more often than not? How is the Bo Nix-Sean Payton relationship? Any disconnect there? How much is there really to gripe about with a 9-2 team? Shedeur Sanders saw his first NFL action on Sunday vs. the Ravens and went 4/16 with an INT. If he gets the start this Sunday vs. the Raiders, what do we need to see from him? Check out a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes!

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Don't look now, but the Broncos are 9-2 and lead the AFC West by 2 games after beating the Chiefs 22-19 in an exciting game Sunday afternoon. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the game. Pat Bryant had his best game of his rookie season, Troy Franklin had his ups and downs and penalties continue to plague Riley Moss. What is the national perception of the Broncos as they head into their bye week? What about the Chiefs? The guys break down a huge win in Broncos Country on a Victory Monday!

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