Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

Dre Greenlaw was back at practice yesterday and is eligible to return this Sunday against the Giants? Will he be activated this week and how does his presence on the field change Denver's defensive look? A quick nod to the toughness of Matt Peart, who played all but 3 snaps against the Jets, with a torn MCL. Jonathon Cooper won AFC Defensive Player of the Week, going back-to-back with Nik Bonitto....

For the second straight week, the Broncos have placed their starting left guard on injured reserve, first Ben Powers, now Matt Peart. Should the Broncos look at signing a veteran offensive guard or roll with Calvin Throckmorton/Alex Palczewski? Denver also signed former Saints special teams ace J.T. Gray...is there an issue with having all of these former Saints on the roster? A look at the AFC We...

Eric and Bruce start off the show with a conversation about the 1985 Chicago Bears in the midst of the Bears pulling off the win last night over the Commanders. A quick look back at the 2024 NFL Draft QB class. Comparing this year's Broncos defense to the 2015 defense, which of course won the Super Bowl, and is regarded among the best defenses of all-time. Is Bo Nix on schedule with his progress a...

The Broncos defense showed time and time again why they are one of the best units in the NFL, sacking Justin Fields nine times. But on the other hand, the offense and special teams were poor, leading to conversations like Sean Payton giving up play-calling duties. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on the 'ugly win' and where the team is at after six weeks. Catch a Reaction Monday edition of Hot T...

The Broncos have the 2nd easiest schedule for the rest of the season, so will the team be able to take advantage? A preview of Broncos vs. Jets, including how the Broncos defense should defend Justin Fields, who is a true dual-threat quarterback. A look at the Broncos blitz rate compared to last year. Eric discusses why you should bet on the Broncos to win in London. Plus, what is going on with th...

A quick whip around the MLB Playoffs, as there were four games on the postseason slate yesterday. The Broncos are 7.5-point favorites against the Jets in London this Sunday. Could this potentially be a "trap game" for Denver and how do the Broncos handle success? A look at the Jets, specifically their offense and what their tendencies are. The Buffs host Iowa State on Saturday with Kaidon Salter e...

The Colorado Avalanche started the 2025-26 season with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. What were some of the most impressive things about the season-opening victory? Nathan MacKinnon became the leading scorer in Avalanche history last night, so where does he rank amongst all-time greatest Nordiques/Avs? A look at the AFC playoff picture, as ESPN projects the Broncos as the favorite to win th...

The Broncos division rival, the Kansas City Chiefs lost on Monday Night Football to the Jaguars to fall to 2-3 on the season. Plus, the Chargers, who are tied with the Broncos atop the AFC West, are going through a rash of injuries. Is the AFC falling into place for the Broncos? Ben Powers will miss at least two months with a biceps injury, so how much will it affect the offense? And how good do w...

Broncos get the signature win of the Sean Payton era with a thrilling 18-point 4th quarter, when they trailed by 2 touchdowns heading into the 4th quarter. Assessing Bo Nix's performance this season, and asking tough questions about the defense even in victory. Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, nolajanedenver.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smo...

Do the Broncos have what it takes to compete with the defending champs? Eric and Bruce outline the path to victory for the Broncos as they travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. Mutual respect of the coaching staffs, and Vic Fangio & Vance Joseph's pasts in Denver. Jamal Murray is ready to hit the ground running this season and received public praise from David Adelman for his offseason...

The Colorado Rockies are parting ways with GM Bill Schmidt. Eric and Bruce discuss potential candidates to serve as Rockies President of Baseball Operations and the importance of separating the business and the baseball side's of Dick Monfort's club. As the Broncos prepare to take on Philly, what is a key difference between Denver and the defending champs? What factors off the field may also play...

A quick look at yesterday's MLB playoff action. The Cleveland Browns have made a change at quarterback, as Joe Flacco is being benched in favor of Dillon Gabriel. Will Shedeur Sanders get a chance to start this season? The Broncos defense leads the NFL in sacks, QB hits and pressure rate. A 'Tush Push' discussion and Sean Payton's thoughts on the controversial play. The Nuggets held their first of...

Broncos dominate the Bengals on Monday Night Football, 28-3 and also outgain Cincinnati, 512-159. The offense came out firing in the first half with 3 touchdowns and 305 yards of total offense. Is Bo Nix fixed? J.K. Dobbins became the first Broncos RB in 38 games under Sean Payton to rush for over 100 yards and RJ Harvey had a great all-around game as well. Is Harvey the new ‘Joker?' Nik Bonitto a...

It is GAMEDAY in the Mile High City as the Broncos play host to the Bengals in what has been described as a 'tipping point game' for Denver. Is the season on the line tonight and how does the Chargers loss and Chiefs win yesterday affect the importance of tonight's game? The Rockies season is over with the club finishing with a 43-119 record and a -424 run differential. Will they clean house this...

Sean Payton discussed the Broncos lack of offensive identity. Is that more on the coaches or on Payton as the play caller? If the offense continues to sputter, should Payton consider giving up play calling? And should he simplify the offense and his play calls more? The Nuggets had five starters and six players listed in NBA's Top-100 rankings. How much have the Nuggets closed the gap with Oklahom...

Two of the Broncos first three opponents -- the Colts and Chargers are both 3-0. Should we cut the Broncos a little slack, considering how tough their schedule has been this season? How thin are the margins in the NFL and what is the size of the gap between the Broncos and Bengals? A look at "havoc stats" in the NFL and how the Broncos defense has performed in that category. Evaluating Bo Nix’s fo...

The Broncos have not played complimentary football in any of the first three games of the season. So what can they hang their hat on right now? Bo Nix has missed plenty of receivers, can he turn it around as the team nears the quarter poll of the season? Penalties have been an issue, especially at the Chargers, what steps need to be taken to clean up that area? Plus, with training camp a couple we...

The Broncos lost another heartbreaker yesterday, falling 23-20 to the Chargers to drop to 1-2 on the season. Why can't Denver close out these games? Was this loss worse than the Colts one a week ago? Sean Payton said he thought Bo Nix was throwing it accurate, despite him missing on some throws, so what's up with Payton's love affair with Nix? Is Nix in his own head or why is he not playing up to...

The Broncos are set to face the Chargers on Sunday in what is perceived to be a big game. What are the keys to victory for the Broncos and what should be the game plan in slowing down Justin Herbert? Who has a stronger identity - Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh? Plus, Colorado and Colorado St. are both at home this weekend. Can the Buffs bounce back at home vs. Wyoming and what will the quarterback si...

An update on injury news with the Broncos. Dre Greenlaw, Justin Strnad and Evan Engram didn't practice yesterday, meanwhile Khalil Mack will not play on Sunday for the Chargers. Evaluating the Broncos compared to expectations heading into the season. Is going 1-1 against the Titans and Colts considered a 'slow start?' Plus, the Avalanche held their media day yesterday and Jared Bednar gave an upda...

The 1-1 Broncos will square off against the 2-0 Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood. So far, what are the differences between the two teams? How has Jim Harbaugh made his team into one of the best in the AFC? Justin Herbert is off to a great start in the first two games - what does he need to do in order to be considered with the best QB's in the NFL? Plus, the CU Buffs are 1-2 after a terrible second...

The Chargers wrapped up Week 2 with a 20-9 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas. LAC looked very balanced on offense and their defense made it tough for Geno Smith all night. How scary are the Chargers and how well do the Broncos match up against them? Plus, Tom Brady was shown in the Raiders booth wearing a headset on Monday Night Football. Brady is also a broadcaster for FOX, so is this a conflict...

The Broncos lost a gut-wrenching game yesterday in Indianapolis, falling 29-28 to the Colts. Will Lutz missed a key 42-yard field goal late in the 4th quarter and a Broncos penalty on a Colts 60-yarder gave Indy another chance and moments later a 45-yard FG ended the game. Eric and Bruce react to the loss, discussing the much-improved offense in Week 2 and Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and Tyler W...

It appears that John Franklin-Myers and Evan Engram will play on Sunday at Indianapolis after practicing fully yesterday. Broncos are -1.5 point favorites and the Over/Under is set at 43.5. What will the ratio be between pass plays and run plays? Is Jonathan Taylor or Tyler Warren more of a threat in the Colts offense? The CU Buffs have their Big 12 opener tonight in Houston and Ryan Staub is expe...

Sean Payton spoke at yesterday's press conference, saying again that he needs to be better with his play calling. Does Payton tend to protect Nix too much from criticism? Nix spoke about his performance and the overall offensive performance vs. the Titans. What will the play calling look like vs. the Colts? A closer look at the Broncos defense vs. the Colts offense. Will Vance Joseph have a blitz...