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Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl cover everything sports in the Mile High City every weekday morning at 9am on Mile High Sports.
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Eric and Bruce preview the Broncos vs. Giants matchup and discuss some of the back and forth talk throughout the week between the two teams. Will Jonathon Cooper's comments on Jaxson Dart play a factor in the matchup? How will the young Giants -- Dart and Skattebo fare against this vaunted defense who leads the NFL in sacks? Also, Demaryius Thomas will be honored and inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame on Sunday, as the organization will be celebrating the Super Bowl 50 team. The guys discuss their favorite memories of DT and go through the greatest wide receivers in Broncos history. Catch a Friday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on this dynamic sack duo of Bonitto and Cooper. Cooper also had some comments on Giants QB Jaxson Dart. Are the young Giants in for a rude awakening against this vaunted Broncos defense? Catch a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 West betting odds. Who is the current favorite to win the division? Also, should the Broncos have drafted Cam Skattebo instead of RJ Harvey? Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 and what parts of his game does he still need to improve on? Catch as Tuesday version of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 Takes with Goodman and Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 the local college football teams in the state? CU, CSU, AFA & UNCO are a combined 6-15 this season. Where has it gone wrong for these teams? Catch a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 expected to start again at quarterback. Should Coach Prime consider starting Lewis this week and if CU loses and drops to 2-5, what is the mindset then? Tune in to a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 the AFC West at 36% and also projects the Broncos as having a 69% chance to make the playoffs. What should the Broncos record be in their next five games? Catch a Wednesday version of Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 we feel about the Broncos, considering their upcoming schedule? The Avs kick off their 2025-26 season tonight in LA against the Kings. What are the expectations inside the dressing room and is this a Stanley Cup contending team? Tune into a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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.
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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 work. How good is the Nuggets' bench and is Denver a good pick to win it all this year?
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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 role in Sunday's matchup.
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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 official practice yesterday and the bench unit looked solid in the live scrimmage. How does this year's team compare to the 2022-23 championship winning team? Tune in to a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 and Jonathon Cooper were great again and Pat Surtain shut down Ja'Marr Chase. A quick look ahead to the Eagles. Catch a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 offseason? And if so, will Bill Schmidt ever work in pro baseball again? Eric and Bruce discuss the unruly fan behavior of the Americans at the Ryder Cup and some of the fans in Boulder at the CU-BYU game Saturday night. Tune in to a Monday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 Oklahoma City? And how big is the gap between Nikola Jokic and SGA? Eric and Bruce dive into it on a Friday version of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 footwork. A quick peek at Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar and their career resumes up until this point. Catch a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 weeks away for the Nuggets, is Nikola Jokic in line to win his fourth MVP and is the starting lineup better than the starting lineup when the team won the NBA Finals? Catch a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 his capabilities? The Broncos host the Bengals next Monday night in a game they absolutely have to win. But IF they lose, is the season all but over with? It's a reaction Monday in Broncos Country and Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl break it all down on Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 situation look like? CSU is a home underdog to UTSA after last week's bye. If the Rams continue to struggle, what should the leash be with Jay Norvell and Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi? Catch a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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