Afternoon Drive

The Nuggets finally got a win in the clutch last night, beating the Utah Jazz 128-125. Jamal Murray went off for 45 points, including 8 made 3-pointers. Is it hard to give the Nuggets credit for the win, considering they were playing one of the worst teams in the league? The Avalanche won in LA last night, downing the Kings 4-2. Also, could the Avs be looking to make a move, such as finding a solid 3rd line center? Would Naz Kadri or Ryan O'Reilly be realistic trade targets? David Montgomery was traded to the Texans yesterday for a 4th round pick, a 7th round pick and a little used offensive lineman. Should the Broncos have offered this or a little more? Finally, Troy is in Scottsdale for Rockies Spring Training. What's the temperature in the room from the players on how they feel about this season? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck deliver another episode 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.

The Nuggets lost both contests over the weekend, losing in overtime in Oklahoma City on Friday night and lost at home to Minnesota yesterday afternoon. How concerning is this…or should we reserve judgement until Gordon and Watson return to the lineup? In the wake of the Lu Dort cheap shot on Nikola Jokic on Friday night, is Nuggets-Thunder now a legitimate rivalry? Plus, should the Broncos sign GM George Paton to a contract extension? And could the Broncos make a trade for Lions RB David Montgomery? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into it all on a Monday 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.

Eric Goodman and Myck Miller are in for Hot Takes on a Friday morning. NFLPA came out with its report card grades for every team and the Broncos aced the test. Their only poor grade came from the locker room, where the grade was a D. How much does the report card influence a free agent to join the Broncos? How much would this report card influence you if you were an NFL player? Also, a look at the Broncos ILB situation. Will the team re-sign Alex Singleton? What about Justin Strnad? If they don't re-sign them, would they look to draft CJ Allen or Jacob Rodriguez? Finally, an NBA MVP discussion and the 65-game minimum rule. Does the NBA need to tweak this rule and will Jokic make the cut to win the MVP? Tune into a Friday episode 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.

The Avalanche beat Utah last night without Nathan MacKinnon and the Nuggets put together one of their most impressive wins of the season, beating the Celtics 104-to-83, giving up the fewest points since 2021. Can the Nuggets play defense like this throughout the playoffs? The Broncos are set to hire Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston as its defensive passing-game coordinator. Is this a bigger deal for the Broncos to get Livingston or the Buffs losing their defensive coordinator? Plus, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports did an interview with former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth and Booth discussed the factors that cost him his job with Denver. Eric and Troy react to what Booth said. Catch a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.

Sean Payton will be giving up play calling to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb. Should Payton have given up play calling at midseason—and if so, how different would the offense have looked? How much will Webb calling plays help Bo Nix? Payton also said running back, linebacker and tight end are positions the Broncos need to address in the offseason because they have free agents at those positions. What position should be the top priority? Plus, the Avalanche traded Sam Girard and a 2nd round pick to the Penguins for veteran defenseman Brett Kulak. Are the Avalanche with Kulak, a better team? Finally, the Avs resume action tonight after the Olympic break and the Nuggets host the Celtics on National TV. Check out a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Payton and George Paton are scheduled to speak later today at the NFL Combine. If you could ask Payton & Paton multiple questions, what would you ask? WR Jaylen Waddle and the Broncos has generated some buzz. What is the right price for the Broncos to get him—and if a deal included a first or second round pick, is that a deal breaker? If the Broncos trade for Waddle, do you renegotiate this year or next year? Javonte Williams got a new 3-year, $24M contract extension with the Cowboys. Did the Broncos make a mistake letting him walk? Could Travis Etienne Jr. be the answer at running back, as he will be a little more affordable than Breece Hall? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets were in the Bay Area yesterday for a matinee against the Warriors and fell apart in the 4th quarter, losing 128-117. Is this the worst loss of the season considering they gave up 128 points? Are the Nuggets a title contender even with Gordon and Watson in the lineup? The United States beat Canada for the Gold Medal on the final day of the Winter Olympics. How big of an upset was this win considering the Canadians had won every gold medal since NHL players were allowed to play in the Olympics, dating back to 2014? Troy is at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. How valuable is the combine in order to evaluate a player? What is the most important thing at the combine to evaluate a player? And what are some of the least important? Catch a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.

The Nuggets dropped their opening game following the All-Star Break to the Clippers, as they failed to execute down the stretch, losing 115-114. The Nuggets now have the 4th seed in the West and are 3 games ahead of the Suns for the 7th seed. Why are these close losses are happening so much and is there a way to turn it around? Did Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray look somewhat gassed out there in the 4th quarter? Plus, with the Winter Olympics wrapping up this weekend, what are the most difficult sports to play? And which of the 4 major sports are the most difficult to play? Tune in to a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.

The Denver Nuggets are back in action tonight as they take on the Clippers in LA. Can the team step it up on the defensive end? Can the Nuggets hold onto the #3 seed with Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson still out with injuries? There are reports that rival executives view Cam Johnson as a trade candidate this offseason due to Peyton Watson becoming a restricted free agent. Would the Nuggets trade Johnson in order to keep Watson? Also, the Chicago Bears are 'committed' to having their new stadium built in Indiana. How devastating would this be to Bears fans who live in Illinois? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another 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 Troy start the podcast by discussing the passing of legendary Nuggets coach Doug Moe, who died yesterday at 87. What will Moe be best be remembered for as the Head Coach of the Nuggets? If you were an NBA player, would you have rather played for Michael Malone, George Karl, or Doug Moe? Also, Mark Cuban said the NBA should embrace tanking. Is Cuban right, that affordability is a bigger problem than tanking? When one of our sports teams isn’t playing well, do you hope they lose for a better draft pick? Finally, the Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a full-time cornerback and part-time wide receiver in 2026. How necessary is this move, considering his season-ending injury last season? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another 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.

As the Colorado Rockies are reporting to Spring Training, Eric and Troy discuss the offseason moves in the front office. How do you feel about Walker Monfort being more involved? Was it the right decision to bring back manager Warren Schaffer? How long will it take for the club to get back to .500? How much better will the Rockies be this season? Also, the Broncos have the second-best odds to land Breece Hall in free agency. Is Hall the missing piece on offense to win a Super Bowl or is that an overstatement? Will the Broncos make a strong run at him? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss it all on another 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.

NBA All-Star weekend has wrapped up. Eric and Troy give their thoughts on the new format and discuss the performances from Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Does a Nuggets championship run hinge on their defense? Can they beat OKC in a 7-game series? Adam Silver said on Saturday that tanking has been worse this year than he’s seen in recent memory. How can the NBA best minimize tanking? Check out a Presidents' Day episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to a couple of mock drafts, the Broncos are targeting Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Would this be a smart pick and if the Broncos took him, would he see the field right away? Former CU Buffs TE Christian Fauria had some strong words for Deion Sanders and is clearly not a fan of his coaching style. Is Fauria speaking out of turn or is he on to something? What things does Coach Prime need to change as he heads into his fourth year at CU? Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown likely will have a new team next season. Should the Broncos kick the tires on Brown, who has been known to have attitude issues? Is A.J. Brown or George Pickens a better option in Denver? Check out a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.

The Nuggets topped the Grizzlies, 122-116 last night and will head into the All-Star Break at 35-20. Overall thoughts on the first-half of the season. How has David Adelman done in his first season as head coach? Should he be considered for Coach of the Year? Who on the Nuggets roster have been the biggest surprises this season? NFL.com ranked Bo Nix as the 18th best quarterback. Is this ranking accurate and what does Nix have to do to move higher up on the list? Men’s Olympic ice hockey continues today with the U.S. playing Latvia and Canada playing Czechia. Is this must watch TV? If the United States plays Canada, who are you rooting for? A look back at the 1980 Miracle On Ice. Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.

The Rockies have placed Kris Bryant on the 60-Day IL to begin the season. Bryant has played in 170 games in the first four years of his 7-year, $182 million contract. What’s the best way for the Rockies to get out of his mess and will Bryant ever play professional baseball again? Is the Bryant deal the worst in Rockies history when you compare it to the Mike Hampton deal? Where does the Bryant deal/trade rank as the worst in Colorado sports history? Also, Sean Payton said at the beginning of this past season that it would take two years for Bo Nix to become a Top-5 quarterback in the NFL. Can Nix still become a Top-5 QB? Does Nix make his teammates better? 5 years from now, who will be considered the best quarterback in the 2024 draft class? Maye? Daniels? Williams? Nix? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.

Eric and Troy start off the pod by discussing what went wrong with the Nuggets last night, as they squandered a 4th quarter lead and lost to the Cavs, 119-117. Why have the Nuggets struggled at Ball Arena this season? TE David Njoku confirmed his tenure with the Browns is over. Would he or Dallas Goedert be a realistic option for the Broncos at tight end? Plus, Fox Sports came out with their 2026 NFL power rankings, and they have the Broncos in the #1 spot. Where does Denver belong in the AFC pecking order? Should the Broncos be viewed as a serious contender like they were this year? The guys get into all of it on another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 to win the Super Bowl. Is there any surprise that the Seahawks dominated the game in the way that they did? Eric and Troy dive into Drake Maye's struggles in not only the Super Bowl, but the entire postseason. Do MVP voters who voted for Maye now regret their choice? Some quick thoughts on Bad Bunny's halftime show. A look at how many quarterbacks still on their rookie contract, who have made the Super Bowl. How important is it for the Broncos to get to the Super Bowl with Bo Nix before his contract comes up? Re-ranking the Top-4 QB's of the 2024 draft class (Williams, Daniels, Maye and Nix). Check out a Super Bowl aftermath edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.

Peyton Watson has been diagnosed with a 2nd degree hamstring injury. It appears Watson will be out at least four weeks in the latest injury to bite the Nuggets. After Jokic and Murray, which players can the Nuggets least afford to be injured heading into the playoffs? Also, can Troy Franklin be a #1 WR in the NFL? Do the Broncos need to draft a WR or pick up one in free agency next season? Eric and Troy discuss the results of the NFL Honors from last night. Plus, a Super Bowl LX preview. How would the Broncos have fared against the Seahawks, should they have beaten the Patriots? Who will win on Sunday and why? Check out the final Football Friday edition of Hot Takes of the 2025 NFL season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets played in a thriller last night in Madison Square Garden, but came out on the losing end, falling to the Knicks, 134-127 in double overtime. Peyton Watson hurt his hamstring in the loss and is expected to miss some time. How significant would it be if Watson had to miss four weeks? With all these injuries, is it starting to feel like it’s just going to be one of those seasons where it’s just not meant to be for the Nuggets? The Avalanche wrapped up their final game before the Olympic Break, beating the Sharks 4-2. Should there be more confidence in the Avs or Nuggets winning a title or neither of them? Garett Bolles is the NFLPA's Alan Page award winner, which is similar to the Walter Payton Man of the Year award which goes to the player for community service. How did Bolles turn it around on the field and is he a perfect example of don’t give up too quickly on a player? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad

Ben DiNucci, Garett Bolles and Courtland Sutton all gave their thoughts on the idea of Davis Webb calling plays instead of Sean Payton. If Payton does give up play calling, will be 100% his decision or will Greg Penner be involved in the decision? Payton hasn’t publicly commented on if Webb will be calling plays, but does it seem like it is going to happen? Plus, the NBA trade deadline is tomorrow afternoon. James Harden was dealt to Cleveland and Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be on the move as well. If the Timberwolves were to acquire Giannis, would that make them a more dangerous team than the Nuggets? Finally, a quick discussion about Olympic hockey and how Team Canada representatives feel about playing for their country. Check out Hot Takes with Eric Goodman 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.