Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

On a Monday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck react to the Broncos 30-16 win over the Cardinals. Bo Nix and the offense looked considerably better. After Nix used his legs and his arm in the win, does he have his groove back? Rookie RB Jonah Coleman is making his case for Broncos RB1. Should Coleman be getting more work than J.K. Dobbins in the run game? Plus, on Saturday night following the Nuggets home opener victory in OT, Nikola Jokić called out the home fans, saying the ones who were booing are not welcome a...

On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck recap the Nuggets season-opening loss to the Thunder. How did the team look in the loss? Which new players to the roster were intriguing? Does Murray need to shoot better and be more consistent offensively? How does Denver catch up to the Thunder’s level? The guys also preview the Broncos vs. Cardinals Week 7 matchup. Is this a ‘get right’ game for the Broncos? Is this the week Denver finally runs the ball well? Would you rather have Nik Bonitto or Trey McBride? Tune in for a Friday...

On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Bo Nix’s press conference from yesterday. Is Nix in the right mental state to snap out of his funk? Are his Broncos teammates still believing in him? Jonathon Cooper will make his season debut on Sunday and Jonah Coleman is set to come off IR. How big are these additions to the lineup? Plus, the Denver Nuggets tip off their 2026-27 season tonight in OKC. What are the biggest keys to the season and how far can this team go? Tune in for a Thursday ed...

On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck look ahead to Sunday’s Broncos vs. Cardinals matchup down in the valley. If the Broncos didn’t have a great defense this year, would they be winless? How is Bo Nix not seeing some of his open wide receivers? Will Nix be benched at any point during this season? Plus, a look around the NFL at some of the league’s biggest storylines, including the unfortunate Eagles QB situation. Tune in for a Wednesday Hump Day edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Tuesday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Sean Payton being asked about benching Bo Nix and shutting those talks down. What is Payton doing to help Nix snap out of his slump? With the Colts firing their general manager yesterday, they could be in line for a fire sale. Should the Broncos explore trading for Jonathan Taylor? Plus, the Colts are reaching out to Peyton Manning about their GM vacancy. Would Peyton make a good general manager? Tune in for a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Broncos change in offensive terminology from Sean Payton to Davis Webb. Is this an excuse for Bo Nix’s struggles? The guys examine the funk that Nix is in and whether he can snap out of it or not. Plus, the CU Buffs played an inspired second half, but still fell to Utah, 27-24. Was this a moral victory for Colorado? More on Deion Sanders and the CU football program. Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the Broncos victory over the Seahawks in overtime. How are we feeling about the Broncos after a 4-2 start? The defense played lights out again, despite missing a couple of key players. Does Vance Joseph deserve another head coaching gig? Bo Nix and Denver’s offense struggled mightily after halftime. What in the world is going on with Bo? Is he in a bad slump or is there something deeper? Should he be benched with another poor performance or two? Check out a Broncos Reaction ed...

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview tonight’s matchup between the Broncos and Seahawks. Can Sean Payton and the Broncos work some magic tonight? Will Bo Nix and the offense show any improvement? Plus, Colorado Buffaloes offensive coordinator Brennan Marion fired back at the concerns with CU’s run game by citing his past history running the football. Check out a packed Thursday Broncos Gameday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck look ahead to the Broncos vs. Seahawks matchup on Thursday night. What are the injury updates to Talanoa Hufanga and Riley Moss? With no Pat Surtain II, how will the Broncos try to defend Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Will Denver’s offense improve at all on a short week? Plus, Deion Sanders addressed Colorado’s lost playbook at yesterday’s press conference. What did Eric and Troy think of what he said? And a quick preview of Colorado vs. Utah on Saturday night. Check out a Humpday episode of Hot Ta...

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck chat about the thrilling Monday Night Football game between the Bills and the Rams. Should Josh Allen be considered a Top-10 QB of all-time? Pro Football Focus ranked the Broncos offensive line #1 in the NFL. Does this seem accurate? Eric and Troy discuss Sean Payton and the Broncos offense and if Payton is still capable of having an elite NFL offense. Plus, what is Deion Sanders’ future as Colorado Buffaloes head coach? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck react to the Broncos 23-17 win over the Chargers yesterday. The offense struggled again, but the defense saved the day. Bo Nix doesn’t look right, as he had another lackluster performance in the win. What’s going on with Denver’s QB? Is he hurt or is his confidence shaken? How did the Broncos backup CB’s do in place of Surtain and Moss? Check out a Broncos reaction Monday version of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Friday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do a deep dive on Sean Payton’s decision to reassume play-calling duties. Was this the right move? Did it come earlier than expected? How does the move affect Davis Webb going forward? Plus, a preview of the Week 5 Broncos vs. Chargers matchup. How many points will Denver score this week? Check out a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the ankle injury updates to Pat Surtain II and Pat Bryant. Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner shared his thoughts on Bo Nix on the Rich Eisen show. Why hasn’t it clicked so far for Nix in Year 3? A short preview of Broncos vs. Chargers and the guys break down why it’s so important for Denver to have a strong performance. Plus, what is actually going on with the play-calling situation? Is Payton about to take it back from Webb or has he alre...

On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the injury updates to Pat Surtain II and Pat Bryant. With Surtain and Riley Moss likely out for this week’s game, can the Broncos manage at CB? How important is it for Denver to look good against the Chargers? What are some of the positives so far on offense? How do the Broncos improve their offensive line play? Eric and Troy give a few reasons to be optimistic about the Broncos. Check out a Wednesday morning taping of Hot Takes!

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On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do a deep dive into the Broncos offensive struggles and why Denver’s offense appears inept the majority of the time. How much blame falls on Bo Nix for missing open throws? Would you give Nix a new contract right now? Will Sean Payton take back the play-calling soon if it doesn’t get better? Plus, what is going on with Courtland Sutton? Can the $92M WR get more involved with the offense? A look at the Raiders and the job Klint Kubiak has done so far in L...

On a Reaction Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their top takeaways from the Broncos loss to the 49ers in Santa Clara. What’s the deal with another slow start for the offense? Is Bo Nix’s ankle injury still bothering him? Davis Webb’s play-calling yesterday left much to be desired. Is Sean Payton going to take back the play-calling? Plus, Colorado and Colorado State experienced embarrassing situations over the weekend. What was worse: a defensive coordinator being fired/quitting mid-game or leaving a playbook at a hotel bar. Check out a Reaction Monday...

On a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview the big Broncos vs. 49ers matchup on Sunday afternoon. Will the long list of 49ers injuries play a big factor in this game? An in-depth look at some of the matchups. Will the Broncos be able to cover George Kittle? Can Christian McCaffrey be held in check? Is this the toughest game of the year so far for Denver? Plus, a preview of Colorado vs. Texas Tech tomorrow night. Can the Buffs get back on the right track vs. an unbeaten, ranked opponent? Check out...

On a Thursday version of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their takeaways from the Avalanche’s 8-4 season-opening win over the Kings. Nathan MacKinnon was wound up, scoring twice and dropping the gloves. How much better did the power play look? Also, Jared Bednar was given a four-year extension. The guys give their thoughts on the Avs re-upping their head coach. And a dive into the Broncos vs. 49ers matchup. How does Nix stack up vs. Purdy? What about Sean Payton vs. Kyle Shanahan? Check out a loaded Thursday show of Hot Takes with Eric and Tr...

On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do their best to diagnose the Broncos struggles in the first half of games. Are they trending in the right direction to score more in the first half? What makes them so much better in the second half? Deion Sanders hasn’t decided on his starting QB this week. Will the Buffs go with Isaac Wilson over Julian Lewis? Plus, the Avs drop the puck on the 2026-27 season tonight. Does this team have a ‘Stanley Cup or bust’ mentality again this year? Check out a packed Wednes...

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the pass interference call from the Rams-Broncos game that had everyone up in arms. Did the Rams get hosed by this call, as many have claimed? Bo Nix leads the NFL in 4th quarter comebacks since coming into the NFL in 2024. Can the Broncos keep winning this way? And Nuggets Media Day was yesterday. What did David Adelman and Nikola Jokic say to the press? Check out a Tuesday version of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Monday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their full reaction to the Broncos come-from-behind win over the Rams on Sunday Night Football. Did the Broncos win the game or did the Rams lose it? How did Denver manage yet another second-half comeback? Talanoa Hufanga had a massive game for the Broncos defense, with 2 INT and a Pick-6. Check out a Broncos Reaction Monday version of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the health of the Broncos RB room and who is likely to play on Sunday night. A full Broncos vs. Rams preview, looking at matchups, as well as strengths and weaknesses of each team. Is this a measuring stick game for either team? Plus, how much does this game mean to Greg Penner? Does it have more significance than just a typical regular season game? Check out a spirited Friday show of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the injuries to the Broncos RB room, as Dobbins, Harvey and now Coleman are all dealing with something. Could Badie handle being the featured back? Look ahead to Broncos vs. Rams on Sunday night. Plus, is the Colorado Buffaloes offense going to get better as the schedule gets tougher? How many games of the next six will CU win? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck react to the Rockies losing 100 games for the fourth year in a row. How much progress was made this season, coming off an 119-loss season in 2025? Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald had some comments about Sean Payton that were not intended for public consumption, but were released yesterday, as Payton accused the Seahawks of cheating during the 2024 NFL season. Plus, Deion Sanders has dismissed “a few players” after the blowout loss to Northwestern. What is going on in Boulder? Check out a hump day edition of Hot Takes with...

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do a quick recap of the Rams blowing out the Giants on Monday Night Football. Evan Engram talked about the difference in Sean Payton and how Payton’s energy is directed toward the players a lot more. Look ahead to Broncos vs. Rams on Sunday Night Football. Plus, the AFC West is all over the place through the first two weeks of the season. Are the Raiders for real? What’s going on with the Chargers? And are the Chiefs a Super Bowl contender once again? Check out...

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their thoughts on the Broncos 20-13 come from behind win over the Jaguars. How did Davis Webb do in his second game as play-caller? Jaylen Waddle had a big day with 8 catches for 138 yards. Bo Nix looked like he did last year with a solid second-half performance. With RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins now banged up, can Jonah Coleman handle being the featured back? Plus, the defense had a dominant showing. Riley Moss and Ja'Quan McMillian made big plays. Check out a Broncos Victory Monday...

On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give a full preview of Broncos vs. Jaguars on Sunday. Is this going to be a ‘Sean Payton type of game?’ Is Denver is ‘must-win’ mode already in Week 2? How will the play-calling work out in Week 2? Plus, Tim Tebow is set to return to Empower Field as the Broncos alumni flag planter. Is it odd that Tebow is doing this when the Broncos play Jacksonville - where Tebow is from? Tune in for a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl look back at the Broncos loss on Monday night and get into the regression that Denver’s defense showed. Is it just a tackling issue or does it run deeper than that? Should the team have looked to acquire more free agents, instead of ‘running it back’ with the same squad? After a less than impressive performance, should there be real concern with Bo Nix? Plus, the Avs had their Media Day yesterday. Is this team built to win a Cup in 2026-27? Bruce and Troy break it all...

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do some more reaction to the Broncos season-opening loss in Kansas City. Was it a ‘slap in the face’ like Sean Payton said? Colin Cowherd ripped into Bo Nix yesterday - does what he said have any merit? Pat Surtain II said the Broncos ate some humble pie. Plus, former Broncos safety Justin Simmons had some strong opinions on the Jonathon Cooper and Mike Vrabel situations. Eric and Troy break it all on a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes!

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On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck react to the Broncos getting dominated by the Chiefs, 31-10 on Monday Night Football. How did Denver have such a flat performance on both sides of the ball? Did Davis Webb completely fail in his first game as offensive play-caller? How did the Broncos defense miss so many tackles? Where does the team go from here? Eric and Troy react to it all on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes!

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On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview Broncos @ Chiefs tonight on Monday Night Football. Can Bo Nix meet the moment? Are the Chiefs vulnerable? What kind of game will J.K. Dobbins have in his return to the field? What kind of impact will starting an undrafted rookie at LT have on Kansas City? Which two Broncos are we most excited to watch tonight? Would tonight be a ‘statement win’ for Denver? Plus, a recap of Week 1 in the NFL. Tune in for a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

Today on Hot Takes, Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl recap the Rams getting blasted by the 49ers in Australia and look ahead to the Week 1 Broncos vs. Chiefs Monday Night matchup. It is Davis Webb’s regular-season debut as a play-caller. Who will win the running back battle - J.K. Dobbins or Kenneth Walker III? Colorado has their home opener tomorrow afternoon vs. Weber State. What do we want to see from the Buffs? And why isn’t this game fully sold out? Tune in for a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Bruce and Troy!

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Today on Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Patriots QB Drake Maye throwing 3 second-half interceptions in the Patriots loss to the Seahawks. Davis Webb is relatively unknown as a play-caller, so does this mean it will be harder for the Chiefs defense to prepare for the Broncos offense? Plus, how will Vance Joseph and the Broncos defense prepare for Patrick Mahomes? Tune in for a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into Sean Payton being a historical slow starter to NFL seasons in the month of September. What can the Broncos do to avoid a slow start this year, especially with how tough the first six games are? The coaching dynamic with Payton and Davis Webb is discussed and how they will relate to Bo Nix with Webb calling the plays. Plus, Coach Prime had an answer at his press conference yesterday that irked Eric. What did he say? Tune in for a Wednesday version of Hot...

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck debate whether Broncos CB Pat Surtain II is underpaid after Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Does PS2’s deal need more tweaking even after his $5M raise this offseason? Plus, Colorado and Colorado State are both 1-0 for the first time since 1996. Were the Buffs or Rams more impressive in their season-opening wins? Tune in for a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck recap the Colorado Buffaloes 14-13 win over Georgia Tech. Is CU better than we expected? Buffs played with some physicality and were able to run the ball, something they have struggled with the last couple seasons. After winning the season opener, how many wins can Colorado get to this season? Plus, a look at the Broncos incredible roster transformation and how Sean Payton and George Paton were able to pull it off. Tune in for a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview Colorado vs. Georgia Tech as the Buffs open their 2026 season in Atlanta tonight. What can we expect from this new-look CU team? Is this game the most important game of Coach Prime’s Colorado tenure? Eric and Troy take a closer look at Deion’s contract situation and how it compares to other bad contracts in Colorado sports history. Plus, do the Broncos have a Top-10 NFL offense? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into Sean Payton’s chances to win NFL Coach of the Year after he didn’t receive any votes in a preseason poll done by NFL.com. What is Payton’s relationship with the NFL league office and Roger Goodell like? The Broncos are underdogs in 5 of their first 6 games. Can they use this to their advantage. Plus, Stan Kroenke is buying the LA Angels. Why hasn’t Stan invested in updated infrastructure for the Nuggets and Avs practice facilities? Check out a Wednesday taping of Hot Take...

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Cale Makar’s record-setting contract extension with the Avalanche. Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper has his trial date set for November 10th. Denver also lost Justin Joly and Reese Taylor to waivers. Will they regret giving up on Joly so early? Plus, Eric and Troy debate whether they would rather have Sean Payton or Mike Shanahan as head coach. Which NFL franchises have the best tandem of head coaches in history? Check out a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy!

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On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get right into Broncos talk as LB Jonathon Cooper was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list yesterday. How long should Denver expect to have Cooper out? The roster was trimmed down to the final 53 yesterday, and there were a couple of cuts that raised some eyebrows, including 5th Round rookie TE Justin Joly. Why did the Broncos cut their 5th, 6th & 7th round picks? Plus, Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the LA Rams, alongside Myles Garrett. Could we see a potential Rams vs...