Sports Krunch W/dkrom

1. Week 3 Reactions -Biggest Lesson Learned (DKrom: Jaguars are for real, Hal: Jeff Okudah is becoming a legit CB1 after being written off) -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Cooper Rush, Hal: Devin Lloyd) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Brandon Staley, Hal: Carson Wentz) 2. Is it time to place Lamar Jackson in the elite tier of QB's? 3. Which team will suffer most from losing their star left tackle, the Chargers or 49ers? 4. Truth or Exaggeration -It is almost time to panic about Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense -The Bears have failed Justin Fields -The 49ers BADLY miss Mike McDaniel -The Bills should no longer be AFC favorites -The Raiders are the best 0-3 team in modern NFL history -Should Mac Jones miss a lot of time, the Patriots will be picking in the top-15, or even the top-12 of the 2023 NFL Draft -Nick Sirianni is already a top-10 NFL head coach 5. Jaguars at Eagles -How well do you think this Jaguars defense matches up with the high-flying Eagles offense? -Do you think Philly just might have the best WR com

1. Week 2 Reactions -Biggest Lesson Learned (DKrom: Tua Tagovailoa may be a very good QB after all, Hal: Darius Slay's shutdown performance against Justin Jefferson proves he's still an elite player...and that the Eagles are a complete team) -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Lions G Dan Skipper, Hal: Jags DC Mike Caldwell) -DUNCE of the Week (DKrom: Cleveland Browns, Hal: Chandler Jones) 2. PANIC OR PATIENCE -Bengals: PANIC -Colts: PANIC -Raiders: PATIENCE -Titans: PANIC 3. Truth or Exaggeration -Micah Parsons will win 2022 NFL DPOY honors -Amon-Ra St. Brown is already a top 10 WR in the NFL -Jalen Hurts will be considered by most as a top-10 QB by season's end -The 49ers are a FAR better team with Jimmy Garoppolo under center than with Trey Lance under center -Given the disastrous start of the Nathaniel Hackett experiment, the Denver Broncos should be keeping a VERY close eye Sean Payton’s situation -The New York Jets will win 6-7 games this season -The Miami Dolphins are a serious threat to win the AFC East 4. Bill

1. Week 1 Reactions -Biggest Lesson Learned (DKrom: Long Snappers Matter, Hal: What was going on in the AFC South?) -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Brian Daboll, Hal: Jalen Hurts & Nick Sirianni) -DUNCE of the Week (DKrom: Nathaniel Hackett, Hal: Atlanta Falcons) 2. Barring a slew of significant injuries, should anything less than a Lombardi Trophy in 2022 be considered an absolute failure for the Bills? 3. Do you think the Cowboys are making a mistake by rushing Dak Prescott back with such an injury, especially given the inept supporting cast he now has? 4. Truth or Exaggeration -Justin Jefferson will lead the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving TD’s in 2022 a la Cooper Kupp last season in a Kevin O’Connell offense   -The New York Giants will start the season 4-0 -The Rams, in large part due to their OL issues, will not win the NFC West this season -The Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears will be a tough out for any team this season -Cardinals DC Vance Joseph severely damaged his st

1. Do you think Russell Wilson’s contract extension was the best possible deal for both him and the Broncos? 2. Did the 49ers make the right decision to keep Jimmy Garoppolo as the backup to Trey Lance? 3. Could Tyron Smith’s injury end up being the difference between the Cowboys winning the NFC East and the Eagles winning it? 4. Truth or Exaggeration -It is almost time to be in panic mode about Mac Jones and the Patriots offense -Bears fans should be VERY encouraged by the progress Justin Fields has made as evidenced by his strong performance in the preseason finale against the Browns -The Tennessee Titans will finish in third place in the AFC South this season behind the Colts and Jaguars -The Packers will make a deep playoff run on the shoulders of a top-three defense in nearly every key metric -The porous and (dare I say) despicable way the Bills handled the Matt Araiza situation will provide a rallying cry for their opponents all season long   5. Bills at Rams -How much can Micah Hyde and

1. What are your thoughts on the NFL/NFLPA settlement on an 11-game suspension for Deshaun Watson? 2. Biggest Takeaways from Week 1 of Preseason -DKrom: Seahawks rookie class looks VERY special -Hal: Kenny Pickett shines, Zach Wilson gets hurt 3. If Zach Wilson shows little to no progress this season, should the Jets HIGHLY prioritize selecting a QB with their 2023 first-round pick? 4. If Kenny Pickett maintains this efficient level of play these next two weeks, should that be enough for the Steelers to make him Trubisky’s backup to start the season?  5. How encouraged should the Broncos be about their options at the third WR spot with Tim Patrick out for the season? 6. The other big take-away from that game was the remarkable lack of discipline shown by the Cowboys, who committed a whopping 17 penalties. If this issue continues to rear its ugly head this season, is Mike McCarthy gone regardless of Sean Payton’s availability in 2023? 7. Trevor Lawrence makes the giant year 2 leap we all expect and

1. Did the NFL do the right thing by appealing Judge Robinson’s decision on a six-game suspension for Deshaun Watson? 2. If Romeo Doubs makes plays on the playing field these next three weeks, can you see him eventually becoming the Packers WR1 at some point this season?   3. Several on Twitter mentioned a hypothetical trade with in which the Bears send Roquan Smith and their 2023 fifth-round pick to Pittsburgh for Chase Claypool, a 2023 second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. If the Steelers offered anything remotely close to such a package, would you accept that offer if you’re Ryan Poles?  4. Help us make some sense here and give us some more context as to what’s going on in Foxboro right now   5. How concerned are you about Matthew Stafford’s health throughout the course of this season? 6. If Kenny Pickett is unable to leapfrog Rudolph for backup QB job in the preseason, how alarmed should the Steelers be, especially considering they spent a first-round pick on Pickett this past

1. You return to the pro sports cheer/dance circuit after a five-year hiatus. What made you want to resume dancing…and specifically, to try out for Broncos? It’s just been over three months since you made the team. Describe what that moment was like 2. What does it mean to you as a woman of color that the new Broncos ownership group includes Mellody Hobson and Condoleezza Rice?   3. What are the main responsibilities of a Cloud Alliance Manager? 4. You were a Dallas Mavericks dancer. What was that experience like? Even though you’re just a few months into your DBC tenure, what are some of the differences you already notice between being an NBA Dancer and being an NFL Cheerleader?  5. How much more exciting and special does getting to cheer for Russell Wilson make your DBC rookie season? What other Broncos players are you excited to watch this season? 6. This Or That -What excites you more, a Broncos sack or a Broncos interception? -Who would you like to spend a day with, Dirk Nowitzki or Luka D

1. SECOND-YEAR QB’s -Now with Urban Meyer gone and Doug Pederson now running the show in Duval County, do you expect to see the Week 18 version of Trevor Lawrence for the vast majority of the 2022 season? -Based on your film study of him, what single aspect of his game MUST Wilson improve dramatically in order to have a successful sophomore pro campaign?  -Based on what you saw from Trey Lance on film in his two 2021 starts, do you think he is anywhere near close to ready to take command of the Niners offense? -In terms of realistic expectations, how would you characterize a successful 2022 campaign for Justin Fields? -How confident are you that Mac Jones, at least for the most part, will avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? 2. THE OLD LIONS -Schematically speaking, how would you anticipate Matt LaFleur and Aaron Rodgers to work around the limitations of their WR room this season? -Do you think that’s a smart bet to take the under on the Bucs 2022 O/U Vegas win total of 11.5? 3. THE WILD WEST -Do

1. Giants -Explain why you had Kayvon Thibodeaux at the top EDGE on your board -Given Evan Neal’s high floor/ceiling combination and the progress Thomas made last season, can you see the Giants having a top-five OT combo within the next 2-3 seasons? -Why do you think the Giants took Wan’Dale Robinson that high? -The Giants had two third-round picks at 67 and 81 overall. With those selections, they took North Carolina G Joshua Ezeudu and LSU CB CorDale Flott. Which one of those two is more likely, in your view, to become a long-term contributor for the Giants? 2. Commanders -Was there a sizable gap between Chris Olave and Jahan Dotson that warranted them staying put and taking the former, or was the trade down and subsequent selection of Dotson warranted? -Do you think Phidarian Mathis has the ability to make Payne expendable? -Can you see Brian Robinson, Jr. siphoning away short-yardage and goal line carries from Antonio Gibson this season?            &n

1. As you know, it takes a lot of responsibility to be a Denver Broncos Cheerleader, and even more as a team captain. What are your main responsibilities as a DBC captain off the field as well as on the field? 2. We mentioned the current job you had in the intro (and we’ll get to that soon) but a previous job you had was as a character performer at Disney World. How did that experience shape you into the woman you are today? What Disney character do you think resembles you the most? 3. A short time ago, we had your wonderful teammate Sophia on the show, who, like you, is a full-time elementary school teacher. I asked her this exact same question. Why did you decide to pursue a career in elementary education? 4.  Aside from witnessing Chichen Itza at night, what were the moments from your recent trip to the Yucatan that stood out to you the most? 5. Where were you the moment you learned the Broncos traded for Russell Wilson and how did you react? What are your expectations for the Broncos this season?

1. Why should Broncos fans be expecting the “boom” more than the “bust” from Nathaniel Hackett and the new coaching staff? 2. Based on what we do know about the Walton/Penner ownership group, are there many reasons to hope that the Broncos won’t be getting such a massive downgrade in ownership from the Bowlens to the Waltons? 3. What similarities or differences do you see with the arrival of Russell Wilson in Denver compared to that of Peyton Manning?  4. Is there any level of concern within the Broncos that Russell Wilson’s best days may be behind him and defenses may have him figured out? 5. If there’s a player from the Broncos 2022 draft class who will have a sizable impact this season, who will it be and why? 6. Fantasy Football -Currently, per Fantasy Football Calculator, the Average Draft Position (ADP) of Javonte Williams is 14, and the ADP of Melvin Gordon is 73. Do you think Javonte Williams is worth the 14th overall pick in fantasy leagues regardless of format, or would you rather take Mel

1. Which audition process was more difficult for you: making the team for the first time last year or re-auditioning to earn your chaps back this year? 2. Why do you think the Denver Outlaws Dancers were such a major training ground for prospective DBC’s? 3. What kind of content were you shooting down in Mexico this spring and what will the final product(s) look like? 4. Why did you decide to switch careers from teaching to marketing? What advice would you give anybody of any age wanting to make such a change when it comes to employment? 5. How did you react when you first heard the news that Russell Wilson was going to be a Bronco? What are your expectations for the Broncos this season? 6. 2022 Broncos season predictions  -Leader in rushing yards: Javonte Williams -Leader in rushing TD’s: Melvin Gordon  -Leader in receiving yards: Jerry Jeudy -Leader in receiving TD’s: Courtland Sutton -Leader in sacks: Bradley Chubb -Leader in interceptions: Patrick Surtain II 7. Each year, the Denver Bronco

1. Jaguars -In the long run you think Travon Walker’s production will end up matching his jaw-dropping traits?   -Several analysts, including Mark Schofield, pointed out Lloyd’s underrated Micah Parsons-esque versatility to rush off the edge as well as play that off-ball LB position. Right after this pick was made, I envisioned a sub-package with Lloyd and Josh Allen on the edge and Travon Walker kicking inside, where many believe he could really feast as a pass rusher. Given that the Jaguars selected another LB on Day 2 with Chad Muma, who is a very instinctive, “QB of the defense” kind of player, can you see Jacksonville using such a sub-package quite often? -The Jaguars spent the first of their two third-round picks on Kentucky C Luke Fortner. Do you think he starts Week 1? 2. Texans -Based on your understanding, why did the Texans prefer Derek Stingley, Jr. instead of the more proven Sauce Gardner? -Why did the Texans opt for Kenyon Green over Johnson? -On Day 2, the Texans selected two more very pr

1. Browns -If Deshaun Watson is suspended for the entire 2022 season, do you think the Browns end up with a top-10 pick in 2023, which is one that will obviously belong to the Texans? -How does Martin Emerson fit into this deep and talented Browns secondary? -Can you see Alex Wright as that long-term bookend to Myles Garrett coming off the edge? -What skills does David Bell bring to the Browns WR room that they were lacking before the draft? 2. Ravens -What makes Kyle Hamilton such an extra special talent? Aside from positional value, why do you think he fell all the way to 14? -Do you think the Ravens will have to significantly adjust their blocking scheme for Tyler Linderbaum? -In the long run, who will turn out to be the bigger steal for the Ravens: David Ojabo or Travis Jones?                3.  Steelers -When is the earliest you can see Kenny Pickett starting this season? Do you think the Steelers are THE team for Pickett to over

1. It’s been just over one year and one month since you became a DBC…and the moment you made the team was one of historical significance for the DBC and the Broncos organization. Explain why that was so 2. Just a few months ago, you and some of your teammates went on a military tour that included stops in Portugal, Spain and Italy. What were some of the major highlights from that adventure?  3. As we mentioned in the intro, your full time job is teaching kindergarten. What made you want to pursue a career in elementary education? 4. What do you think is the most important responsibility of elementary school teachers during these times? 5. We are just three weeks removed from another historic moment in Broncos history. On June 7, it was announced that the Broncos would be sold to the ownership group led by Rob Walton, heir to the Wal-Mart fortune and his son-in-law Greg Penner for a record $4.65 billion. Another key member of that group is Mellody Hobson, who is the current President and co-CEO of Ari

1. If you could re-live one experience during your time with the Falcons, would it be Super Bowl LI, the 2019 Pro Bowl…or something else? 2.  Shortly after your memorable week at the 2019 Pro Bowl, you auditioned for Broncos and obviously made the team. What made you want to try out for DBC? 3. As both you and I know, Mile High is one of THE most electric game-day atmospheres in the NFL, and it should be even more so this season. But as we mentioned in the intro, you went to THE University of Alabama, which arguably has THE most electric game-day atmosphere in college football. Compare and contrast for us a game-day experience at Bryant-Denny Stadium to a game-day experience at Mile High 4. You also have a very inspiring story as to why you decided to go into nursing. Feel free to share some of that story with us 5. What has been your most memorable experience as a DBC thus far? 6. Where were you when you first heard the news that the Broncos were trading for him and how did you react? Given the pre

1. Panthers     -Why do you think the Panthers went with Ikem Ekwonu over Evan Neal and Charles Cross?     -Barring the Panthers acquiring Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield before the season, how many games do you see Matt Corral starting in 2022?  2. Falcons     -For the second consecutive year, the Falcons selected a passing game weapon with a top-10 pick in USC WR Drake London. While I personally like London a lot, an NFL decision-maker, who obviously knows football better than I ever will, anonymously told Mike Sando of The Athletic that London gave him vibes of Mike Williams, another USC WR who was a top-10 pick in 2005, yet did not live up to expectations. Do you have similar feelings and if not, why will Drake London have a far more successful NFL career?     -What do Arnold Ebiketie and DeAngelo Malone give the Falcons anemic pass rush THIS YEAR?     -Is Troy Andersen a long-term replacement for F

1. Jets        -Can you see Sauce Gardner making a similar impact for the Jets his rookie year as Patrick Surtain did for the Broncos?        -What does Garrett Wilson bring to the Jets receiving corps that Elijah Moore and Corey Davis do not?        -With Jermaine Johnson now in the fold, would you be surprised if the Jets DL is regarded as the best such unit in the NFL either later this season or some time in 2023?       -How do you see Breece Hall and Michael Carter splitting the workload at RB this season? 2. Dolphins        -Thanks to the Tyreek Hill trade, the Dolphins cupboard of picks was pretty bare, as they did not pick until 102 overall. That said, I personally think they landed EXCELLENT value by selecting Georgia LB Channing Tindall with that pick. What were your thoughts on this pick and do you think Tindall will eventually out

1. Chiefs    -Will Trent McDuffie change the paradigm for how the NFL views the cornerback position    -Do you think George Karlaftis will become a similar, dependable long-term player for the Chiefs as Brandon Graham has been for the Eagles?    -What does Skyy Moore bring to the Chiefs WR corps that Marquez Valdes-Scantling and JuJu Smith-Schuster do not? Can you see Moore becoming the #2 target for Patrick Mahomes at some point this season?   -Who will make a bigger impact for the Chiefs defense this season: Bryan Cook or Leo Chenal? 2. Broncos      -A lot of Broncos fans and FANalysts were lukewarm about the Nik Bonitto selection. What reasons, if any, are there for those people to warm up to Bonitto?      -Is Greg Dulcich the ideal tight end for Russell Wilson?      -Who is more likely to become a long-term contributor for the Broncos: Damarri Mathis or Eyioma Uwazurike? 3. C

1. Describe the DBC audition process in-depth and explain what makes it so unique 2. In a recent interview with Alexis Rae Perry on Broncos Country Connected, your amazing director Shawna Peters said she has shown some of the questions on that football test to players and they came away a bit surprised at how advanced some of them were. What was your score on the football test this year and can you recall some examples of such questions Shawna was alluding to? 3. If you had to pick your most memorable moment as a DBC so far, what would it be and why? 4. As we mentioned at the top of the program, your full-time job is an Early Intervention Senior Service Coordinator. Describe the basic roles and responsibilities of that job for us 5. You and I have a mutual friend who has been on this podcast multiple times before…and was a teammate of yours in 2016, your DBC rookie season. Of course, I’m talking about Romi Bean, who is now a world-class sports reporter and anchor for CBS Denver. Did you learn anything specifi