The Appetizer Hour with Brett Kane

Berto in for Brett talks Broncos in SF

0:00 - The Rockies gave up 45 RUNS to the Blue Jays in 3 GAMES. They allowed 63 HITS. They're out here making history YET AGAIN for all the wrong reasons.  17:47 - The NFL preseason slate is heating up tonight, baby. We've got games on games on games in the next few days! What's Berto looking forward to? 31:27 - The Seattle Kraken mascot almost got got by a grizzly bear up in Alaska. After that, S...

0:00 - Do we make too much of what we see from QBs in training camp? How do we accurately assess training camp? 15:50 - Who are the smartest people in sports? Sean Payton certainly thinks he's the smartest person on the planet. 32:33 - Where's Micah Parson's headed if he leaves Dallas? Would they send him to the Commanders within the NFC East?

0:00 - Sean Payton said there are 20 NFL teams who will never win a title because of bad ownership. Who do we think the 20 teams are? 15:33 - ESPN ranked the biggest point spread gaps between starting QB and backup QB for every NFL team. Essentially...which teams have the largest talent gap between their starter and the backups. Who has the biggest gap in the league? 35:49 - A man has been arreste...

0:00 - Over the weekend, Zach Allen got PAID. Another Broncos stalwart signed a much-deserved extenison. Broncos ownership is going about this the right way. 15:13 - Looking at the moves the Broncos have made in the offseason, is there anything you would've done differently? 34:08 - Luka Doncic signed a 3-year extension to stay with the LakeShow. Shux.

0:00 - We watched the NFL HOF game last night...for like 5 minutes. It was great for a second there. But it got us thinking...which Broncos players do we need to see play preseason football? Who needs to prove it? 15:17 - At the NFL HOF game last night, they debuted their electronic ball spotting/ball placement system! They're finally implementing and testing it! Do we like it? Brett's a hypocrite...

0:00 - Sean Payton is a lot like Michael Malone when it comes to roster construction. They share a similar philosophy.  14:11 - Let's re-investigate that ESPN article that ranked NFL teams based on how much talent they have under the age of 25. Reminder: the Broncos ranked dead last. Is that really an issue? How important is age when it comes to success on the field? 32:12 - Davante Adams sat down...

0:00 - Who will be the next Broncos to get paid after Sutton? What's the going rate? 14:30 - As Sean Payton starts to incorporate RJ Harvey into the offensive scheme, how's he looking? What are our initial impressions? 33:56 - Like clockwork. Brandon Jones is the first man on the field, barefoot, doing his shuffle/stretches. This guys is a machine. He needs a theme song. (I know you can't hear it...

0:00 - Courtland Sutton signed an extension with the Broncos! 4-years, $92 million. Good for Court. Do we like the contract? Is it the right value for Sutton's production? 14:27 - Training camp is always about mitigating injuries. It's always a fine line of getting guys into football shape with full-on drills, but also wanting to keep everyone safe. So far, the Broncos have had a handful of injuri...

0:00 - On Saturday, Sean Payton did what Sean Payton does best: get snarky with a reporter. This one kinda deserved it though. Welcome to the party, pal.  14:42 - Do the Broncos have enough offensive weapons? It helps that the Broncos have a football robot at QB.  32:07 - Deion Sanders will address the media today with his medical staff to update everyone on his condition. It sounds like things ma...

0:00 - We're live at training camp again! Brett's excited for camp because the Broncos actually have momentum! The whole roster (almost) from last season is coming back, and they can build on a solid foundation. 14:03 - Quinn Meinerz cut off his dreads! They're all gone! Hopefully that's not where all his powers were contained. Also, the Broncos need a RB they can trust. RB by committee is fine, b...

0:00 - We've been talking about a feared "Sophomore Slump" for Bo Nix this season. Can he avoid it? Will he fall into it? It's certainly been a topic of discussion this offseason. Sean Payton was asked about it yesterday, and he's not concerned at all. 14:18 - Bo Nix spent a few days hanging with Drew Brees in San Diego. Even though he's an all-time great, how can he help Bo specifically? Then, Br...

0:00 - As training camp is ramping up here in Denver, and players are reporting. Yesterday, PSII & Mike McGlinchey were asked about expectations for their squad, and the sky's the limit. 14:21 - Who hates Denver as a whole more than Nick Wright? ESPN recently said the Broncos have the 6th best roster in the NFL, and Nick isn't buying it. He argued that last season was full of fool's gold. 31:1...

0:00 - Uh oh...the studio gremlins woke up early this morning. Eventually, let's talk about something the Broncos haven't had since they won the Super Bowl: continuity. 13:50 - Brett's tall and struggles to fit comfortably on planes. Also, Memphis asked to join the Big 12 and offered up $250 million as a bargaining chip...and the Big 12 told them to pound sand. Sheesh.  31:42 - The Bengals and She...

0:00 - It took a bit longer than you'd hope, but the Broncos got all their rookies signed! They're all ready to roll before training camp kicks off on Friday.  15:28 - We've all been assuming that DaRon Holmes is going to be a game-altering rotational player. We're all acting like it's a done deal. Holmes is gonna enter the lineup and be a world beater. We hope that's the case! But it might take h...

0:00 - Shane Gillis roasted the oblivion out of everyone last night during his opening monologue of the ESPYs. No one was safe. Everyone from Donald Trump to Simone Biles caught strays. It was incredible. Brett and Nelly enjoyed it thoroughly. What did you think of his monologue? 15:01 - This upcoming season will be make-or-break for Jamal Murray. He knows it. We know it. Jon Wallace even knows it...

0:00 - Ben Tenzer joined PHD yesterday and was asked about Jonas Valanciunas. What does 1/2 of the Nuggets brain trust have to say about the situation? 14:55 - Jahdae Barron has FINALLY signed a contract with the Broncos. Thanks goodness we can finally put this to bed. But RJ Harvey still hasn't put pen to paper. Baby steps...baby steps... 34:51 - The Nuggets lost their 3rd-straight Summer League...

0:00 - Did you watch the Home Run Derby? Brett is still a sicko for the Derby. Why does he still enjoy it? 15:19 - Brett said it yesterday and he'll say it again today: this new-look Nuggets roster is championship bound.  32:07 - Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his high school football coaching job for giving "impermissable benefits" to his players. Brett thinks the punishment doesn't ne...

0:00 - With the 4th pick in the MLB draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday. His dad, Matt, still hasn't touched home plate. Also, the Valanciunas trade is finally officially official. He's a member of your Denver Nuggets, baby.  14:39 - It's the offseason...let's dig into another QB rankings list. Where does Bo Nix stack up? What are we expecting from him in 2025? 32:10 - Strahinja Jo...

0:00 - How do we accurately evaluate players during Summer League? Brett judges players by how much better they look compared to everyone else. The margin of...looking better-ness? Is that anything? DaRon Holmes looked really good last night. Significantly better than everyone else.  13:56 - OKC is spending MONEY big time on their core. They dropped like $800 million on 3 dudes. That's good for no...

0:00 - Deion Sanders addressed the media at Big 12 Media Days yesterday and sidestepped a question about his health. Does that matter? Should he be expected to answer that question? 21:21 - MPJ uploaded an 11-minute video to his YouTube channel thanking the Nuggets and bidding farewell to Denver. Yet again, nothing but humble and grateful. 33:28 - The Nuggets begin Summer League tonight. All eyes...

0:00 - Kaner is actually on Team Moser regarding Valaniunas. Either you're in or you're out. Quit teasing us! 16:11 - Former Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol has joined the Avalanche coaching staff as an assistant. What will his role be with the team? Can he help fix the power play? 33:56 - Brett is genuinely excited about the Broncos this year. When was the last time we felt this much genui...