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Episodes from Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
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 Engram this season? How do they get Engram on the field more? Why doesn’t the Broncos coaching staff expand the route tree more with Marvin Mims?…
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 best WR duo in the NFL. Troy wrote a couple Broncos columns, so him and Eric dig into them. Why do the Broncos need more balance on offense?…
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 points and showed his potential. What kind of impact will Jaylen Waddle have on the Broncos offense? Will Bo Nix and Waddle succeed against…
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 Bolles a top-5 OT in the NFL? The guys discuss Bolles’ improvement over the years and his journey. Does Bo Nix have Bolles to thank for taking…
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 Nix need to do to move up the list? Are there any other glaring issues with the rankings? What is the latest with the Peyton Watson contract…
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 second apron. If the Nuggets do enter the second apron, how much will that encourage Jokic to sign his extension? Is Denver delusional if they…
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 Peyton Watson actually leave Denver? Why haven’t the two sides reached a deal yet? The Nuggets are reportedly not one of LeBron’s top three…
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 the AFC Championship Game. What part(s) stood out the most? Did the piece change your perception of Payton at all? Is Payton more likeable…
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 outclassed in just about every facet. What will it take for the U.S. to become a world soccer power and will it ever happen? Did Balogun’s…
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 vs. Belgium tonight in the Round of 16. Should this decision have been made and how does it reflect on the United States as a country? The…
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 Bagley be the backup big man behind Jokic? Jaylen Brown has been traded to the 76ers – did Boston get enough in return? Are the LeBron James…
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 Byram getting $12.5M AAV? Also, the latest buzz in the Jaylen Brown sweepstakes is discussed, as well as Nuggets sharpshooter Tim Hardaway…