Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be interviewing with the Titans, Cardinals, Falcons, Giants and Raiders. So that leaves only the Browns and Ravens as the teams VJ won't be meeting with, as of now. Which team is the best fit for Joseph? The Baltimore Ravens have fired John Harbaugh, who has been their head coach since 2008. Eric and Bruce discuss the disconnect between Harbaugh/Todd...

The Nuggets, who were down all five starters, plus Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valančiūnas, went into Philadelphia last night and stole a victory from the 76ers in overtime. Was last night's win more impressive than the infamous 'Utah Seven' win in February of 2020? Who deserves a game ball? With the way Zeke Nnaji played off the bench, will he have any trade value at the deadline? Plus, the Tennes...

The Broncos have put a wrap on the 2025 NFL regular season, finishing at 14-3 and earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC. In yesterday's 19-3 win over the Chargers, who were without a number of key starters, the Broncos offense looked sluggish with a vanilla game plan, while the defense dominated Trey Lance and the Chargers offense. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the game. Does the of...

Eric and Bruce discuss the latest in a very unfortunate series of injuries for the Denver Nuggets as Jonas Valančiūnas will now be reevaluated in 4 weeks with a calf strain. Also, how Indiana was dominant in their win over Alabama. The Broncos are not playing their best football right now, but does momentum really matter in the NFL playoffs or would home field advantage in Denver be even more impa...

Eric and Bruce project what the next month will look like for the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokić joining the three other injured starters on the sidelines. Also, the juice isn't there for the Broncos-Chargers game but it's meaningful because the #1 seed in the AFC is still unclaimed. And to put a bow on the year, Eric and Bruce give their Top 5 Colorado sports stories of the year. Make sure to c...

Nuggets Nation is holding their collective breath as they await the results of further medical testing on Nikola Jokić's knee injury. Jokić hurt his knee right before halftime in last night's loss to the Heat. Many have speculated that it is just a hyperextension and will require around 4-6 weeks of recovery. Eric and Bruce get into the ramifications of the injury, if it will cost Jokic his fourth...

The Broncos are set to play the Chargers at 2:25pm on Sunday afternoon - does this work in the Broncos favor? A look at the playoff scenarios in the AFC. Will Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers go full tilt in Sunday's matchup or is it more likely that he will rest some starters? The Broncos have the best record in the AFC at 13-3, but does it feel like they are the best team in the conference? Right n...

Eric and Bruce react to Nikola Jokić making history again in a Christmas classic vs rival Timberwolves. The Broncos are one step closer to the #1 seed in the AFC after beating the Chiefs in Kansas City. Is RJ Harvey the most important piece of the Broncos offense besides Bo Nix? Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smoki...

Eric and Bruce begin the podcast by discussing the Nuggets blowout win over the Jazz last night, in which they tied the single-game franchise record with 24 made 3-pointers. The Broncos are hoping to sweep the Chiefs and will be going against Kansas City's 3rd-string quarterback. Denver is listed as a 13-point favorite. Plus, the guys get into the mindset of Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper. The lo...

All good things must come to an end and the Denver Broncos had their 11-game win streak snapped on Sunday afternoon. The Jaguars took it to the Broncos, 34-20 in a game which the Broncos defense faltered and the officiating was subpar. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the loss and what needs to be corrected. Did Sean Payton give Liam Coen and the Jags bulletin board material with h...

The Rams and Seahawks played in a thriller on Thursday Night Football, with the Seahawks coming away with an overtime victory on a walk-off two-point conversion. After last night, which team would the Broncos least like to play? A preview of Broncos vs. Jaguars. Could this be a potential AFC Championship Game preview? Eric caught up with defensive lineman D.J. Jones in the locker room this week. R...

RJ Harvey and Pat Bryant were both full participants at practice yesterday. Who is on the field more and who gets more action against the Jaguars -- Bryant or Troy Franklin? Speaking of Franklin, Eric caught up with him in the locker room yesterday. Has the Broncos offense turned the corner the last three weeks? Plus, a look at the Broncos Super Bowl odds and a preview of the big Thursday Night Fo...

This week's NFL power rankings dropped yesterday and the Broncos are not the consensus No. 1 team. Are the Rams and Seahawks better than the Broncos? Can you make a case for the Bills as AFC's top team? Was Denver's win over Green Bay their signature win of the season thus far? Plus, Yardbarker.com wrote an article saying Browns HC Kevin Stefanski should be replaced by Deion Sanders. Would Coach P...

The Broncos are going to be down a key piece on defense for the next four games as starting safety Brandon Jones was placed on IR with a pectoral injury. But do the Broncos have enough safety depth to overcome this injury? Denver also claimed running back Cody Schrader off waivers, as RJ Harvey is dealing with a minor rib injury. Jacksonville has a stout run defense, so the Broncos will have a tou...

The Broncos have now officially made the playoffs for the second straight year and have won 11 games in a row after beating the Packers, 34-26. Was this just another win for Denver or did it have a little extra meaning behind it? Bo Nix balled out to the tune of over 300 passing yards and 4 touchdowns. Was this the best game of the year for Nix? Will the Broncos be the consensus No. 1 team in this...

A full preview of the huge Broncos vs. Packers tilt this Sunday at Empower Field. Packers RB and noted Broncos killer, Josh Jacobs' status is in question as he is dealing with a knee injury. What would it mean for Denver if Jacobs can't go? Also, do these teams view this game as a litmus test? Are the Packers the biggest test the Broncos have faced this season? Eric and Bruce give their score pred...

The Broncos are slated as 2.5-point home underdogs on Sunday vs. the Packers, despite a 10-game winning streak. Is this extra motivation for the Broncos? Looking at the game on paper, what's the most intriguing matchup? Broncos offense vs. Packers defense or Green Bay's offense vs. the Denver defense? Could we be looking at a potential Super Bowl matchup, like in Super Bowl 32? CJ Anderson discuss...

The Broncos slightly slipped in the power rankings, despite beating the Raiders for their 10th straight victory. Do players look at these rankings and react to where they are slotted? If the Broncos beat the Packers on Sunday, will they firmly be No. 1 in the power rankings? Plus, we are two weeks into the Pro Bowl fan voting. Which Broncos have been getting votes? Should we give the Pro Bowl voti...

Last week, Sean Payton said of RJ Harvey, "You haven't seen anything yet." Harvey went on to have a productive game against the Raiders, but can he be that guy the rest of the season? Has Pat Bryant surpassed Troy Franklin as the Broncos No. 2 wide receiver? Some surprising news yesterday, as the Colts are going to work out retired QB Philip Rivers. Does the 44-year old Rivers have any shot at act...

The Broncos kept up with their winning ways yesterday in Las Vegas, beating the Raiders 24-17 for their 10th win in a row. How encouraged were you with their performance? Did the running game look better with RJ Harvey? A look at the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Do the Broncos have the inside track at earning the bye? Early look ahead to the game vs. the Packers -- why did Green Bay open up...

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’...

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, Na...

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...

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. Plu...

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...