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Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl cover everything sports in the Mile High City every weekday morning at 9am on Mile High Sports.
Episodes
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Tue. Aug. 4: Broncos first padded practice | Peyton Watson pursuit | Rockies trade deadline moves
On a Tuesday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss their observations from the Broncos first practice with pads on. Did the defense win the…
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Fri. July 31: Broncos training camp officially begins TODAY | Drew Brees asks Sean Payton to present him at the HOF | Nuggets turning into the Bucks this offseason?
On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss their excitement for the beginning of training camp, which officially starts today. Eric…
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Thu. July 30: Troy’s column on Jonathon Cooper and Broncos ownership’s handling of the situation | Sean Payton addresses Cooper
On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do a deep dive on Troy’s column on Jonathon Cooper and Broncos ownership. If Cooper is found…
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Wed. July 29: Jonathon Cooper reports to Broncos training camp | Nuggets asking price for Peyton Watson
On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper reporting to Broncos training camp. The guys give their…
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Tue. July 28: Broncos 2026 breakout candidates | Denver’s 2025 draft class | Nuggets hire Dave Joerger as lead assistant coach
On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck debate who the top Broncos candidates are to break out this season. The guys also take a look at…
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Mon. July 27: Peyton Watson weighing playing next season on the qualifying offer | Nuggets match OKC’s offer sheet to Spencer Jones | Broncos vets report to camp tomorrow
On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the news of Peyton Watson weighing playing next season on the qualifying offer. Also…
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Fri. July 24: What will the Broncos do with Jonathon Cooper? | Nik Bonitto studying NFL’s elite pass rushers in preparation for 2026
On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck do a deep dive into what will happen with the Jonathon Cooper situation. Even if he is not…
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Thu. July 23: Who would be Broncos MVP candidate? | Key to Broncos offense | Nuggets turning down offers for Cam Johnson
On a Thursday taping of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into potential MVP candidates for the Broncos. Who would be the most logical choice? Is the…
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Wed. July 22: Is Bo Nix overrated? | Nolan Arenado reaches 2,000 hits | Greatest Rockies in franchise history
On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss if Bo Nix is overrated, as one CBS Sports writer claimed. Is it fair to compare Nix to…
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Tue. July 21: Broncos rookies reporting to camp today | Training camp position battles | Bryson DeChambeau Open Championship penalty
On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into training camp mode as Broncos rookies report to camp today. Which rookie are the guys…
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Mon. July 20: Spain wins World Cup with suffocating defense | Broncos offseason grade | Thunder trade Lu Dort to Hawks
On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina in extra time, 1-0. Spain only…
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Fri. July 17: Broncos biggest roster issue | Can Denver get more from Evan Engram in 2026? | Favorite sports memorabilia items
On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck debate the biggest roster issue that is plaguing the Broncos. Can Denver get more from Evan…
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Thu. July 16: PFF ranks Sutton-Waddle duo as 5th best in NFL | Digging into Troy’s Broncos’ columns | Broncos NEED to simplify run game
On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Courtland Sutton-Jaylen Waddle duo, as Pro Football Focus ranked them as the 5th…
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Wed. July 15: Trevon Brazile SHOWS OUT at Nuggets Summer League | Jaylen Waddle’s impact | How good can the Sutton-Waddle duo be?
On a mid-week edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine Trevon Brazile going off at Nuggets Summer League, as Brazile scored a game-high 32…
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Tue. July 14: NFL offensive tackle rankings and Garett Bolles | Rockies at the All-Star Break
On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into NFL’s top offensive tackle rankings and where Garett Bolles falls on that list. Is…
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Mon. July 13: Ranking the top NFL quarterbacks for 2026 | Peyton Watson contract talks | Will we see a better version of Christian Braun this season?
On a Monday morning edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the top NFL quarterbacks for 2026. Is Bo Nix appropriately ranked? What does…
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Fri. July 10: Will the Nuggets stay BELOW the second apron? | Cale Makar’s upcoming contract extension
On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl discuss if the Nuggets have been operating like a team who is determined to stay below the…
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Thu. July 9: Nuggets waive Jonas Valančiūnas | Could Peyton Watson actually leave Denver? | Nuggets out of the LeBron sweepstakes?
On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl get into the latest with the Nuggets. Was it the right move to waive Jonas Valančiūnas? Could…
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Wed. July 8: Reaction to Seth Wickersham’s article on Sean Payton | Argentina STUNS Egypt with epic comeback
On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their full reaction to the Seth Wickersham piece on Sean Payton in the week leading up to…
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Tue. July 7: USA’s World Cup dream ends with 4-1 loss to Belgium in Round of 16 | Nikola Jokic opts to wait on Nuggets extension until next summer | Nuggets and the second apron
On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their assessment of USA’s performance vs. Belgium in the Round of 16, in which they looked…
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Mon. July 6: FIFA rescinds Folarin Balogun’s red card | Nuggets “very open” to sign-and-trade options with Peyton Watson | Hunter Goodman earns second straight All-Star selection
On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their thoughts on FIFA rescinding Folarin Balogun’s red card and making him eligible to play…
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Thu. July 2: Nuggets sign Marvin Bagley III to one-year deal | Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers & LeBron James rumors | Jaden Schwartz joins Avs on three-year deal
On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the podcast by discussing the Nuggets signing Marvin Bagley III to a 3-year deal. Will…
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Wed. July 1: Jaylen Brown sweepstakes | Tim Hardaway Jr. signs one-year deal with Miami Heat | LeBron James’ next team?
On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck start the podcast by discussing Bowen Byram’s new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Why is…
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Tue. June 30: Are the Nuggets front-runners for Jaylen Brown? | Is Peyton Watson worth spending on? | NBA free agency 2026
On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the latest with the Jaylen Brown situation. After the Trailblazers traded for Ja…
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Mon. June 29: Nuggets-Celtics trade rumors | Nikola Jokić considering holding off on contract extension | Avs offseason moves compared to the Nuggets
On a brand new Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the Nuggets and Celtics trade rumors. How likely is it that Jaylen Brown will…
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Fri. June 26: Avalanche deal Valeri Nichushkin to Columbus for draft picks | Peyton Watson free agency outlook | Timberwolves roster shakeup
On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the Colorado Avalanche trading winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets in…
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Thu. June 25: Nuggets 2nd round draft selections | Will Denver be able to bring back Peyton Watson? | Nuggets past/present GM’s
On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Nuggets two second round draft selections. Will either of them have a role in the…
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Wed. June 24: Nuggets trade 26th pick to Spurs | Jonas Valančiūnas expected to sign with Euroleague team | NFL declines supplemental draft, Sorsby’s NFL path on pause
On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their reaction to the Nuggets trading the 26thpick of the NBA Draft to the Spurs. Was…
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Tue. June 23: Nuggets NBA DRAFT PREVIEW | Val Nichushkin trade talks
On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get the pod going by discussing the two big trades in the NBA that went down last night. Giannis…
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Mon. June 22: Should Nikola Jokić consider taking a Brunson-style pay cut? | Troy’s column on Bo Nix not caring what others think
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck start the podcast by getting into Colorado’s own Wyndham Clark’s second U.S. Open victory. The…
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Fri. June 19: Broncos BEST and WORST case scenarios this season | Nuggets interest in Bogdan Bogdanović | Deion Sanders on Shedeur’s rookie season
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine an article from CBSSports.com on the best and worst case scenarios for the Broncos this…
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Thu. June 18: Broncos wrap up mandatory minicamp | Who impressed/disappointed at minicamp? | Bo Nix ankle injury
On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Broncos wrapping up their mandatory minicamp, as the last day of practice was…
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Wed. June 17: Bo Nix at Broncos minicamp | Is Nix a dark horse MVP candidate? | Jonathon Cooper excused from minicamp
On a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Bo Nix at Broncos minicamp, participating in a limited fashion. NFL.com didn’t…
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Tue. June 16: Aaron Gordon trade interest | Do the Nuggets HAVE TO re-sign Peyton Watson? | Brendan Sorsby declares for NFL supplemental draft
On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine the trade interest for Nuggets PF Aaron Gordon. How realistic is a trade involving…
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Mon. June 15: NBA & Stanley Cup Finals complete | Is Davis Webb the most interesting man in Denver’s offseason?
On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Knicks winning their first NBA title since the 1972-73 season. Did the Spurs and…
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Fri. June 12: Broncos reward Sean Payton with 5-year contract | Avalanche end-of-season news conference
On Friday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get into the news of the Denver Broncos rewarding head coach Sean Payton with a 5-year contract…
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Thu. June 11: Knicks pull off greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, up 3-1 on Spurs | Altitude TV moving on from Nuggets broadcasters
On a Thursday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the Knicks erasing a 29-point deficit and pulling off the greatest comeback in NBA…
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Wed. June 10: Evan Engram 2026 season outlook | Brendan Sorsby trial set for after CFB season | Browns likely won’t make QB1 decision at end of minicamp
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck take a peek at the Broncos second week of OTAs. Evan Engram looked great last week, but he also…
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Tue. June 9: Spurs silence Knicks with Game 3 win | Thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby ruling | Schools discussing mandate to NOT play Texas Tech
On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck talk about the Spurs going into a hostile environment and silencing the Knicks in Game 3…
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Mon. June 8: Broncos starting another week of OTAs | Connor McDavid wins Ted Lindsay Award for the 5th time | Avs front office shakeup
On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Broncos going through another week of OTAs. Who needs Nix to have a great season…
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Fri. June 5: Hurricanes win Game 2 in OT thriller | News and notes from Broncos OTAs | Broncos running backs outlook
On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy begin the podcast by getting into the Carolina Hurricanes come from behind victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup…
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Thu. June 4: Knicks rally from 14 down to win Game 1 vs. Spurs | Broncos take the field for OTAs | NIL wreaking havoc through college athletics
On Thursday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals and how the Knicks were able to mount a comeback to beat San Antonio. How did…
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Wed. June 3: Jared Bednar STAYING as Avs coach | Chris MacFarland departs for Nashville | Pat Surtain II given $5M raise for 2026
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss Jared Bednar reportedly staying as Avs head coach for the 2026-27 season. General Manager Chris…
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Tue. June 2: Russell Wilson to join CBS Sports | Is Wilson a first-ballot Hall of Famer? | NFL blockbuster trades
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss Russell Wilson declining the Jets offer to be their backup quarterback and taking a job at CBS Sports…
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Mon. June 1: Spurs hold off Thunder, advance to NBA Finals | The Wemby Era has arrived | Shedeur Sanders sets NFLPA licensing record
Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the week by recapping the Spurs Game 7 win over the Thunder and look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between San Antonio and…
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Fri. May 29: Remembering Claude Lemieux | Breakdown of initial MLB CBA proposals
On Friday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy remember Claude Lemieux, who passed away yesterday at the age of 60. Does today’s NHL need more guys who played…
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Thu. May 28: No parades in the Mile High City | Avs future at head coach | Most under appreciated Broncos player
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche going 0-for-3 on titles this year. So now, which of the three teams…
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Wed. May 27: Avs SWEPT in Conference Finals | Vegas defense shuts Colorado down all series | What changes need to be made?
On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche getting swept out of the Western Conference Finals by the Vegas Golden…
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Tue. May 26: Avs collapse in Game 3, now in need of a miracle | What has gone wrong for the Avalanche? | Can Colorado extend the series?
On Tuesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy dive into the Avs collapse in Game 3, in which they blew a 3-0 lead. Does this feel like the Broncos in the…
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Thu. May 21: Avs lose Game 1, 4-2 | Concerned about Avs losing the series? | Garett Bolles on Davis Webb as the play-caller
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche losing Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 4-2. What’s the best word to…
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Wed. May 20: Avs vs. Golden Knights Game 1 & Series Preview | Cale Makar & Mark Stone injuries | Hockey fans dislike for VGK
On Wednesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights series. What are the keys for each team? How much will the Cale…
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Tue. May 19: Victor Wembanyama does it all in Game 1 | Can Brock Nelson & Val Nichushkin break out vs. Vegas? | Evan Engram’s future with the Broncos
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy start the pod by getting into Victor Wembanyama’s dominant Game 1 performance vs. OKC. How soon will it be…
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Mon. May 18: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights preview & injury updates | Are we overlooking Vegas? | Deion Sanders back in the headlines
On a Monday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights series, which is set to begin Wednesday night…
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Thu. May 14: Avs ELIMINATE Wild, advance to Western Conference Final | NFL Schedule Release
On a Thursday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Avs thrilling overtime victory in Game 5 to eliminate the Wild. The Avs trailed 3-0 in…
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Wed. May 13: Avs vs. Wild Game 5 TONIGHT | Broncos will officially open 2026 season in Kansas City | Von Miller Broncos reunion?
On a Wednesday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview Avs vs. Wild Game 5 tonight at Ball Arena. Can the Avs only beat themselves in this series?…
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Tue. May 12: Broncos will open 2026 season against Chiefs | Avs take commanding 3-1 series lead over Wild | Blackwood starts in net over Wedgewood
On a Tuesday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy get into the big news of the Broncos opening up the 2026 season against the Chiefs on Monday Night…
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Mon. May 11: Can Avs respond tonight in Game 4? | Broncos rookie minicamp | Takeaways from Nuggets end-of-season news conference
On Monday’s episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck, the guys begin the pod by assessing the Avs Game 3 loss to the Wild on Saturday night. How did…
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Fri. May 8: Avs prep for Game 3 in Minnesota | Cale Makar’s brilliance | Nuggets end-of-season presser today
On Friday’s episode of Hot Takes with Troy Renck & Bruce Haertl, the Avs are anxiously awaiting to get back on the ice for Game 3, which is set for tomorrow…
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Thu. May 7: David Adelman’s future as Nuggets head coach | Avs handling long layoff | Concern about Bo Nix’s ankle
Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl are back for another episode of Hot Takes. It appears David Adelman will be back as Nuggets head coach next season. The guys give…
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Wed. May 6: Avalanche take 2-0 series lead over Wild | MacKinnon’s three-point night leads Avs | Wedgewood’s Game 2 bounce back
Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl dive into the Colorado Avalanche taking a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 victory last night in Game 2. Nathan…