Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. The Avs fell in a shootout last night to the Ducks at home and have shown some cracks in the foundation lately. Jarrett Stidham spoke at the podium yesterday. Did Stiddy win the press conference yesterday? How long will it take Stidham to get into the rhythm of the game on Sunday? With the injury to Bo Nix--is Sean Payton playing with house money this weekend and is all the pressure on the Patriots in AFC championship? Plus, a look at the Broncos injuries and who might be back this week. And finally, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame earlier this week and will join Jeff Kent for induction this summer. Did the voters get this right? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes!

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Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. The Lakers used a big second-half to rally past the Nuggets last night. As the Broncos reconvene to start on-field prep for the Patriots, what will be the biggest storyline beyond Stiddy at quarterback? In terms of percentage, how much is it to beat the Patriots with Stiddy vs. with Nix? What are the biggest things Stiddy has to overcome to be successful on Sunday? Davis Webb is starting to get a lot of run in Buffalo, so who is more likely to leave the staff Vance Joseph or Davis Webb?

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The Indiana Hoosiers are Kings of the College Football world, winning the national title, 27-21 over Miami. What does an Indiana title mean for college football and how did they manage such a quick and incredible turnaround from a couple years ago? What type of NFL prospect is Fernando Mendoza? The Broncos designated J.K. Dobbins for return from IR. Will he play in the AFC Championship Game and how much of a difference would he make? Plus, a look at the Super Bowl MVP odds for Jarrett Stidham, Ticketmaster not allowing fans outside the Rocky Mountain region to buy tickets to the AFC Title game and evaluating Drake Maye and the Patriots. Tune in to a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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The Broncos won a wild and crazy OT game in the divisional round against the Bills, 33-30. But less than an hour after the game ended, Sean Payton announced Bo Nix broke a bone in his ankle and will be out for the rest of the playoffs. Jarrett Stidham will be the starter. Can the Broncos win a Super Bowl with Stiddy? How disheartening was the news of the Nix injury, especially that soon after a emotional win? A look at some other notable backup QB's that went on to win the Super Bowl, like Nick Foles and Jeff Hostetler. Plus, is Indiana going to win the National Championship tonight against Miami? Check out a Reaction Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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It's the day before Gameday! Eric and Bruce give a full preview of  the AFC divisional matchup between the Broncos and Bills. Will Sean Payton be able to stick to the run game? How much confidence is there in RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin? And how different would the game look if J.K. Dobbins was healthy? Longtime Buffalo sportscaster Dennis Williams joins the podcast to preview the game from a Bills perspective. What are the keys to victory for both teams? And finally, Eric, Bruce and Dennis pick the game. Get ready for Broncos vs. Bills with a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes!

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The Nuggets earned another impressive win, beating the Mavericks in Dallas 118-109 last night. When Cam Johnson returns to the court, will he be coming off the bench as Peyton Watson has emerged as a bonafide starter? Jalen Pickett has really stepped up lately as well. A look at the quarterback/head coach combinations in the playoffs. Where does Bo Nix/Sean Payton rank among the playoff teams? Plus, a deep dive into the turnaround of the Broncos since Sean Payton has arrived. Catch a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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The Nuggets earned a 122-116 win in New Orleans against the Pelicans last night, led by Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson. Watson had another big night with 31 points and last week, won Western Conference Player of the Week. Watson is a RFA at the end of the year - will the Nuggets be able to keep him? A look at all of the Bills injuries compared to the Broncos relatively clean bill of health. Are the Broncos being disrespected by the national media? Plus, last year's NFL MVP Josh Allen has never been to a Super Bowl. If he never wins one, will he be the greatest athlete to never win a championship? Tune into a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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Colorado OL Jordan Seaton has decided to enter college football's transfer portal and will be leaving Boulder after two seasons. Why did Seaton enter the portal? Thoughts on Colorado football as a whole. Plus, the Broncos will take on the Bills at 2:30pm MT on Saturday afternoon. The guys run through the latest injury updates for Denver and Buffalo. How will the rest vs. rust narrative play out? And Eric and Bruce get into the X's and O's of the game - How aggressive will Sean Payton be? Will the QB's look to use their legs more? Can Josh Allen be slowed down? Check out a Tuesday version of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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After beating the Jaguars yesterday, coupled with the Patriots beating the Chargers, it will be the Buffalo Bills coming into town next weekend to take on the Broncos. The game time has not been finalized, but will either be at 2:30 or 6:15 on Saturday at Empower Field. At first glance, how do the Broncos like this matchup? How different will it be this year, now that the Broncos are facing the Bills at home instead of Orchard Park? The Broncos have opened as slight UNDERDOGS to the Bills. Plus, a look at the crazy Wild Card Weekend games and a peak at the most intriguing divisional round matchups. Check out a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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Vance Joseph, Davis Webb and Darren Rizzi will all be interviewing for head coaching positions. Of those three guys, who will be back next season and who will leave? Who is more attractive as a head coaching candidate: VJ or Webb? A dive into Wild Card Weekend - Who would be the best opponent for the Broncos in the divisional round and which team would you not want to face? Eric and Bruce pick the games this weekend. Finally, the guys give out grades for certain Broncos players, namely ones who have had up and down seasons. Check out a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

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