The Avalanche beat Utah last night without Nathan MacKinnon and the Nuggets put together one of their most impressive wins of the season, beating the Celtics 104-to-83, giving up the fewest points since 2021. Can the Nuggets play defense like this throughout the playoffs? The Broncos are set to hire Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston as its defensive passing-game coordinator. Is this a bigger deal for the Broncos to get Livingston or the Buffs losing their defensive coordinator? Plus, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports did an interview with former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth and Booth discussed the factors that cost him his job with Denver. Eric and Troy react to what Booth said. Catch a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck!

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Sean Payton will be giving up play calling to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb. Should Payton have given up play calling at midseason—and if so, how different would the offense have looked? How much will Webb calling plays help Bo Nix? Payton also said running back, linebacker and tight end are positions the Broncos need to address in the offseason because they have free agents at those positions. What position should be the top priority? Plus, the Avalanche traded Sam Girard and a 2nd round pick to the Penguins for veteran defenseman Brett Kulak. Are the Avalanche with Kulak, a better team? Finally, the Avs resume action tonight after the Olympic break and the Nuggets host the Celtics on National TV. Check out a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck!

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Sean Payton and George Paton are scheduled to speak later today at the NFL Combine. If you could ask Payton & Paton multiple questions, what would you ask? WR Jaylen Waddle and the Broncos has generated some buzz. What is the right price for the Broncos to get him—and if a deal included a first or second round pick, is that a deal breaker? If the Broncos trade for Waddle, do you renegotiate this year or next year? Javonte Williams got a new 3-year, $24M contract extension with the Cowboys. Did the Broncos make a mistake letting him walk? Could Travis Etienne Jr. be the answer at running back, as he will be a little more affordable than Breece Hall? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck!

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The Nuggets were in the Bay Area yesterday for a matinee against the Warriors and fell apart in the 4th quarter, losing 128-117. Is this the worst loss of the season considering they gave up 128 points? Are the Nuggets a title contender even with Gordon and Watson in the lineup? The United States beat Canada for the Gold Medal on the final day of the Winter Olympics. How big of an upset was this win considering the Canadians had won every gold medal since NHL players were allowed to play in the Olympics, dating back to 2014? Troy is at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. How valuable is the combine in order to evaluate a player? What is the most important thing at the combine to evaluate a player? And what are some of the least important? Catch a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck!

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The Nuggets dropped their opening game following the All-Star Break to the Clippers, as they failed to execute down the stretch, losing 115-114. The Nuggets now have the 4th seed in the West and are 3 games ahead of the Suns for the 7th seed. Why are these close losses are happening so much and is there a way to turn it around? Did Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray look somewhat gassed out there in the 4th quarter? Plus, with the Winter Olympics wrapping up this weekend, what are the most difficult sports to play? And which of the 4 major sports are the most difficult to play? Tune in to a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck!

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The Denver Nuggets are back in action tonight as they take on the Clippers in LA. Can the team step it up on the defensive end? Can the Nuggets hold onto the #3 seed with Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson still out with injuries? There are reports that rival executives view Cam Johnson as a trade candidate this offseason due to Peyton Watson becoming a restricted free agent. Would the Nuggets trade Johnson in order to keep Watson? Also, the Chicago Bears are 'committed' to having their new stadium built in Indiana. How devastating would this be to Bears fans who live in Illinois? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another edition of Hot Takes!

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Eric and Troy start the podcast by discussing the passing of legendary Nuggets coach Doug Moe, who died yesterday at 87. What will Moe be best be remembered for as the Head Coach of the Nuggets? If you were an NBA player, would you have rather played for Michael Malone, George Karl, or Doug Moe? Also, Mark Cuban said the NBA should embrace tanking. Is Cuban right, that affordability is a bigger problem than tanking? When one of our sports teams isn’t playing well, do you hope they lose for a better draft pick? Finally, the Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a full-time cornerback and part-time wide receiver in 2026. How necessary is this move, considering his season-ending injury last season? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another edition of Hot Takes!

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As the Colorado Rockies are reporting to Spring Training, Eric and Troy discuss the offseason moves in the front office. How do you feel about Walker Monfort being more involved? Was it the right decision to bring back manager Warren Schaffer? How long will it take for the club to get back to .500? How much better will the Rockies be this season? Also, the Broncos have the second-best odds to land Breece Hall in free agency. Is Hall the missing piece on offense to win a Super Bowl or is that an overstatement? Will the Broncos make a strong run at him? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another edition of Hot Takes!

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NBA All-Star weekend has wrapped up. Eric and Troy give their thoughts on the new format and discuss the performances from Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Does a Nuggets championship run hinge on their defense? Can they beat OKC in a 7-game series? Adam Silver said on Saturday that tanking has been worse this year than he’s seen in recent memory. How can the NBA best minimize tanking? Check out a Presidents' Day episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck!

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According to a couple of mock drafts, the Broncos are targeting Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Would this be a smart pick and if the Broncos took him, would he see the field right away? Former CU Buffs TE Christian Fauria had some strong words for Deion Sanders and is clearly not a fan of his coaching style. Is Fauria speaking out of turn or is he on to something? What things does Coach Prime need to change as he heads into his fourth year at CU? Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown likely will have a new team next season. Should the Broncos kick the tires on Brown, who has been known to have attitude issues? Is A.J. Brown or George Pickens a better option in Denver? Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck!

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