Afternoon Drive

Eric and Bruce react to Nikola Jokić making history again in a Christmas classic vs rival Timberwolves. The Broncos are one step closer to the #1 seed in the AFC after beating the Chiefs in Kansas City. Is RJ Harvey the most important piece of the Broncos offense besides Bo Nix? Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com. 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 begin the podcast by discussing the Nuggets blowout win over the Jazz last night, in which they tied the single-game franchise record with 24 made 3-pointers. The Broncos are hoping to sweep the Chiefs and will be going against Kansas City's 3rd-string quarterback. Denver is listed as a 13-point favorite. Plus, the guys get into the mindset of Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper. The longstanding Notre Dame-USC rivalry series is ending next year. Eric and Bruce give their thoughts on why and the direction Notre Dame is heading in. Tune into a Tuesday 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.

All good things must come to an end and the Denver Broncos had their 11-game win streak snapped on Sunday afternoon. The Jaguars took it to the Broncos, 34-20 in a game which the Broncos defense faltered and the officiating was subpar. Eric and Bruce give their biggest takeaways from the loss and what needs to be corrected. Did Sean Payton give Liam Coen and the Jags bulletin board material with his "small market" comments earlier in the week? More thoughts on the defense the last four games and the performance of the offense as well. Catch a Reaction Monday 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 Rams and Seahawks played in a thriller on Thursday Night Football, with the Seahawks coming away with an overtime victory on a walk-off two-point conversion. After last night, which team would the Broncos least like to play? A preview of Broncos vs. Jaguars. Could this be a potential AFC Championship Game preview? Eric caught up with defensive lineman D.J. Jones in the locker room this week. Reaction to the interview. Plus, the College Football Playoff begins tonight. Should Tulane and James Madison really be allowed in the CFP? A look at the entire Saturday of football tomorrow, which is filled with college and NFL games. Check out a Friday 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.

RJ Harvey and Pat Bryant were both full participants at practice yesterday. Who is on the field more and who gets more action against the Jaguars -- Bryant or Troy Franklin? Speaking of Franklin, Eric caught up with him in the locker room yesterday. Has the Broncos offense turned the corner the last three weeks? Plus, a look at the Broncos Super Bowl odds and a preview of the big Thursday Night Football clash tonight between the Rams and Seahawks. Check out 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.

This week's NFL power rankings dropped yesterday and the Broncos are not the consensus No. 1 team. Are the Rams and Seahawks better than the Broncos? Can you make a case for the Bills as AFC's top team? Was Denver's win over Green Bay their signature win of the season thus far? Plus, Yardbarker.com wrote an article saying Browns HC Kevin Stefanski should be replaced by Deion Sanders. Would Coach Prime be a good fit to coach in the NFL? And how would it go if he were to coach his son again, but this time at the NFL level? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl tackle it all 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.

The Broncos are going to be down a key piece on defense for the next four games as starting safety Brandon Jones was placed on IR with a pectoral injury. But do the Broncos have enough safety depth to overcome this injury? Denver also claimed running back Cody Schrader off waivers, as RJ Harvey is dealing with a minor rib injury. Jacksonville has a stout run defense, so the Broncos will have a tough challenge running the football. Has the Broncos offense turned the corner and are they the best team in the NFL at the moment? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl break it all down on a Tuesday 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 Broncos have now officially made the playoffs for the second straight year and have won 11 games in a row after beating the Packers, 34-26. Was this just another win for Denver or did it have a little extra meaning behind it? Bo Nix balled out to the tune of over 300 passing yards and 4 touchdowns. Was this the best game of the year for Nix? Will the Broncos be the consensus No. 1 team in this week's NFL power rankings? Plus, the Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Chargers at home in a game where Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL. Is the Chiefs run over with? Catch a Monday morning 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.

A full preview of the huge Broncos vs. Packers tilt this Sunday at Empower Field. Packers RB and noted Broncos killer, Josh Jacobs' status is in question as he is dealing with a knee injury. What would it mean for Denver if Jacobs can't go? Also, do these teams view this game as a litmus test? Are the Packers the biggest test the Broncos have faced this season? Eric and Bruce give their score predictions. In the second segment, Eric's father, David joins the podcast to break down the Packers, as he has been an avid fan of the team for a long time. Check out a Friday 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 are slated as 2.5-point home underdogs on Sunday vs. the Packers, despite a 10-game winning streak. Is this extra motivation for the Broncos? Looking at the game on paper, what's the most intriguing matchup? Broncos offense vs. Packers defense or Green Bay's offense vs. the Denver defense? Could we be looking at a potential Super Bowl matchup, like in Super Bowl 32? CJ Anderson discussed this year’s Broncos team compared to the 2015 team that won it all. What are the similarities and differences between the two teams? Don't miss 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 slightly slipped in the power rankings, despite beating the Raiders for their 10th straight victory. Do players look at these rankings and react to where they are slotted? If the Broncos beat the Packers on Sunday, will they firmly be No. 1 in the power rankings? Plus, we are two weeks into the Pro Bowl fan voting. Which Broncos have been getting votes? Should we give the Pro Bowl voting much merit, or is it essentially a meaningless, popularity contest? Catch 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.

Last week, Sean Payton said of RJ Harvey, "You haven't seen anything yet." Harvey went on to have a productive game against the Raiders, but can he be that guy the rest of the season? Has Pat Bryant surpassed Troy Franklin as the Broncos No. 2 wide receiver? Some surprising news yesterday, as the Colts are going to work out retired QB Philip Rivers. Does the 44-year old Rivers have any shot at actually playing this season after being out of the league for the last four years? Plus, more thoughts on Notre Dame not being included in the College Football Playoff. Catch a 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 kept up with their winning ways yesterday in Las Vegas, beating the Raiders 24-17 for their 10th win in a row. How encouraged were you with their performance? Did the running game look better with RJ Harvey? A look at the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Do the Broncos have the inside track at earning the bye? Early look ahead to the game vs. the Packers -- why did Green Bay open up as slight favorites on the road? Plus, reaction to the College Football Playoff bracket reveal. Did Notre Dame get hosed? And thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' performance yesterday vs. the Titans. Check out a Reaction Monday 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.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. Quick recap of Thursday Night Football and the Avs loss to the Islanders. Without a dominant team in the AFC, could the Broncos path to the top be any cleaner? With the possibility that Mahomes and Lamar Jackson may not even make it. Herbert is injured in LA—and Daniel Jones is playing on a fractured fibula. Is this just part of the ‘charmed life’ that the Broncos have been living all season? A look at the Broncos-Raiders matchup on Sunday. What are the guys most interested in seeing? Is Bo Nix starting to find his rhythm? Who is the AFC team that the Broncos want to avoid seeing in the postseason? Or is there even one? Bruce and Troy give their thoughts on Colorado St. hiring Jim Mora as their next head football coach. 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.

Eric and Bruce start the show off by discussing Jamal Murray's 52-point explosion last night in Indiana, as the Nuggets won their 8th straight road game. Is Murray playing at an All-Star level so far in 2025-26? The Rockies named Josh Byrnes their new general manager, as he returns to the club following success with the Dodgers. Are the Rockies finally taking steps in the right direction? Also, National Signing Day was yesterday and the Colorado Buffaloes only signed 11 high school recruits. The guys give their thoughts on Coach Prime and the coaching staff's ability, or lack of ability, to recruit high school kids. Plus, a look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for the Class of 2026, which no surprise, does not include Mike Shanahan. 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 Avs beat the Canucks last night, 3-1 and are now up to 44 points on the season and have not lost in regulation at home. The team is on pace for the most points in the history of the NHL, so why aren't the Avs talked about more in the Denver market? A Nikola Jokić vs. Nathan MacKinnon debate - which player is more dominant? Can any team beat the Avs in a 7-game series right now? Plus, are there 10 quarterbacks in the NFL that are currently better than Bo Nix? How many QB's would you take over Nix in the 4th quarter in crunch time? And finally, who is the best college football head coach in the state of Colorado? Troy Calhoun, Deion Sanders or Jim Mora? Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Wednesday morning 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.

The Patriots put a whooping on the NY Giants on Monday Night Football for their 10th straight win and are now the No. 1 seed in the AFC at 11-2. Do the Broncos or Pats have a better chance at securing the No. 1 seed? How do the Broncos match up against the Patriots? And who would you rather have as your QB - Bo Nix or Drake Maye? A look at the 2024 QB draft class as one of the best in history. Plus, how does the Broncos coaching staff compare with New England's? Catch a Tuesday episode 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.

Eric and Bruce are back after a Thanksgiving break. On Sunday Night Football, the Broncos pulled out another win, this time on the road in OT vs. the Commanders, 27-26. Are the Broncos a team of destiny or walking the tight rope over the Grand Canyon? Why can't the offense show more consistency? Since J.K. Dobbins was lost to injury, the running game hasn't been the same. Can this be fixed? Marcus Mariota played well and may have shown the rest of the league some insight on how to beat the Broncos defense. Plus, the Colorado Buffaloes finished their 2025 season at 3-9. Eric and Bruce give their overall take on the season and look ahead to what the future might hold in Boulder. Catch a Victory Monday 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.

Troy Renck and Parker Gabriel are in for Hot Takes. After beating the Chiefs and entering the Bye Week at 9-2, are Bo Nix and Sean Payton back on track? Are the offensive struggles vs. the Raiders now in the rearview mirror? Also, with the injury to J.K. Dobbins, should the Broncos look at adding a veteran running back? What about a veteran wideout, like a Brandin Cooks? Plus, can Coach Prime fix the mess up at CU? Do the Buffs need an overhaul of the coaching staff? Some Nuggets and Avs talk as well, as both teams are off to blistering starts. Check out 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.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Thursday morning. The Nuggets improved to 11-3 with a 125-118 win over the Pelicans last night in the Big Easy. Is OKC the only team that can stop Denver? Is the second-unit playing as advertised? How does Nikola Jokic compare to John Elway as the top Denver sports athlete of all-time? Plus, the Avs are rolling as well, leading the NHL with 31 points. Bruce and Troy dive into the prowess of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Plus, where do the Broncos stack up against the other best teams in the NFL? Are they better than the Colts and Patriots? Check out a Thursday 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.