Afternoon Drive

The Denver Broncos 3-day mandatory minicamp has wrapped up. Eric and Bruce discuss what gives them confidence heading into training camp next month. Which rookies stood out the most? And is there anything that was not up to par? Full breakdown and observations from minicamp. What are we going to do until training camp opens in late July? The guys get into it on a Friday edition of Hot Takes!

JK Dobbins was on the field with the Broncos for the first time yesterday. He spoke with the media and had some glowing things to say about the Broncos organization. Bruce and Alex evaluate the Broncos rookie class and are impressed with what they have seen so far. Camp Notes from Day 2 of Broncos mini-camp. The US Open at Oakmont Country Club is underway - are the tough course conditions over the top? Pacers take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, can they win the series after last night's performance?

The Broncos start mandatory mini-camp today, as this 3-day period will be the last time the team is together until the start of training camp. The defense has playmakers all over the place, so how strong can the defense be in 2025? EuroCup Champions Hapoel Tel Aviv are expected to make Russell Westbrook an offer "never before seen in European basketball." Would it be better if Westbrook left so the young players have a better chance to develop? Eric and Bruce get into it all!

The Broncos start mandatory mini-camp today, as this 3-day period will be the last time the team is together until the start of training camp. The defense has playmakers all over the place, so how strong can the defense be in 2025? EuroCup Champions Hapoel Tel Aviv are expected to make Russell Westbrook an offer "never before seen in European basketball." Would it be better if Westbrook left so the young players have a better chance to develop? Eric and Bruce get into it all!

The Broncos start mandatory mini-camp tomorrow. How good can Denver's defense be this season? Will the secondary be able to form a 'No Fly Zone' Pt. 2? Jahdae Barron figures to play a pivotal role this year. How important is this offseason for the Nuggets? OKC Thunder tie the NBA Finals at 1-game apiece.

The Broncos have wrapped up another round of OTAs. Who stood out at practice yesterday? Which rookies are making their mark? And how does newly-acquired Evan Engram look so far? Plus, a look at the exciting finish to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Friday edition of Hot Takes!

JK Dobbins was at the Broncos facility last night to have dinner with coaches and visit the facility. Will Dobbins sign with Denver? If he signs, how much would he improve the run game? A look at the Broncos injury history the last couple seasons and how they have been able to limit the injuries. Also, the Avs re-signed center Brock Nelson to a 3-year extension. What did bringing Nelson back do to the Avs Stanley Cup chances next season? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl break it down.

The Chiefs pulled many wins out of their hat during the regular season last year and despite making another trip to the Super Bowl, Kansas City was routed by Philadelphia. So are the Chiefs still Kings of the AFC West in 2025? Are the Broncos or Chargers closer to catching the Chiefs? A look at the best quarterbacks and best coaches in the division. Catch a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

Broncos start another round of OTAs today. How good can the offensive line and defense be this year? Where does Bo Nix rank among top players on the roster? And will we see free agents start to sign with the Broncos BECAUSE of Bo Nix? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl tackle all of it!

It's now June and the Rockies have yet to reach 10 wins this season. They now have the worst start through 59 games in MLB history. How did it get this bad and will Dick Monfort clean house after the season? Eric and Bruce discuss what might end up being the worst team in the history of baseball.

Yesterday was the final day of Broncos OTAs. Eric and Bruce discuss what stood out to them the most. Thoughts on how Bo Nix and Talanoa Hufanga looked. Top 10 most complete rosters in the NFL - where are the Broncos ranked? Tune in to a Friday edition of Hot Takes!

David Adelman was introduced as the Nuggets new head coach at yesterday's press conference. How different is Adelman from Malone and how will it be a positive moving forward? Today is the final day of Broncos OTAs and the media will be able to watch. Which rookies are we most curious to see? And will Courtland Sutton address a possible 'contract holdout situation?' Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl break it down!

Russell Westbrook announced he had two fractures in his hand he was playing with and will undergo surgery to repair multiple ligament tears. What will the offseason look like for the Nuggets? Will Michael Porter Jr. and/or Jamal Murray be on the roster next season? Also, Demaryius Thomas was selected to the Broncos Ring of Fame and will be inducted as part of the 10-year anniversary for the Super Bowl 50 team in Week 7 vs. the Giants. Was he the best wide receiver in Broncos history? Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl discuss!

The Broncos are back with OTAs beginning today. Eyes will be on the rookies, including Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey. Will there be a sophomore slump with Bo Nix this year? Plus, a look at the impact Barron will have this season in his rookie year. How will this year's 2025 defense compare to the No Fly Zone defense in 2015? Eric and Bruce get into it on a Tuesday after the holiday weekend!

The Nuggets and interim coach David Adelman agreed on a deal to make Adelman the full-time head coach. Adelman went 3-0 in the regular season after taking over for Michael Malone and won a playoff series, leading Denver to one win from the West finals. Was Adelman the obvious choice? Should the Nuggets have hired the GM first? And will the Nuggets keep their starting core together for next season? Eric and Bruce break it all down.

Mike Klis of 9News released an article this morning on Rockies General Manager Bill Schmidt. Schmidt addressed the team's historically poor performance, but per usual, it was full of ridiculous excuses. Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl break down the delusion that Schmidt and Dick Monfort live under. SGA wins NBA MVP with 71 of the first-place votes. Nikola Jokic earned the other 29 first-place votes. Quick reaction to the MVP results and a look at Jokic's greatness compared to some other all-time greats. Tune in to a Thursday edition of Hot Takes!

Michael Malone made his presence felt on ESPN's NBA Countdown, as he had a couple comments last night that rubbed Nuggets fans the wrong way. Both the Nuggets and Avalanche are still in championship windows, so how will each team attack the offseason? There are betting odds on Michael Porter Jr.'s next team, with the Warriors leading the way with 3-to-1 odds to land MPJ. Eric and Bruce break it all down on a mid-week edition of Hot Takes!

The Nuggets are in search of a head coach, as well as a general manager. Has David Adelman shown enough to keep the HC job?  Would the Nuggets 2022-23 championship team have won the title in this year's Western Conference? Plus, with so many questions this offseason, do the Nuggets need to go into the second apron? Michael Malone has been named as a studio host for ESPN's NBA Countdown for the Western Conference Finals. What kind of insight will Malone provide? Eric and Bruce discuss on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes!

Well, after a courageous effort in Game 6 to force a seventh game, it didn't go the Nuggets way yesterday in Game 7, as OKC dominated Denver, 125-93. The Nuggets have a flawed roster, so what can be done in the offseason to improve? Eric and Bruce discuss all options, including potential trades of Michael Porter Jr. and Zeke Nnaji. Will the Nuggets go into the second apron this year? The guys explore all possibilities on a Monday edition of Hot Takes!

Nuggets use a gutsy performance to win Game 6. Jamal Murray battled through an illness, Nikola Jokic was Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun was solid and Julian Strawther provided a much-needed boost off the bench. Should Strawther have been playing more this series? And what are the chances the Nuggets can go into Oklahoma City and take Game 7 as well? Eric and Bruce break it down!