Jake Coyne on Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Nuggets free agency

Locked on Denver Nuggets - 5.28 - MPJ's drop foot, Jokic's all-nba selection, and Will Barton's end of season evaluation, with Ryan Blackburn: In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Blackburn to discuss a news-packed weekend for the Denver Nuggets. Should Nuggets fans temper their expectations about Michael Porter Jr. after learning that he has developed drop foot? What does it mean that Nikola Jokic was named first team all-NBA? And who will we be rooting for in the World Cup now that Jokic will be playing for Serbia? Plus, in segments 2 and 3, we go over Will Barton's star-crossed season and try to decide whether or not he can bounce back next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

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Michael Porter Jr. is more important than Denver Nuggets fans realize: Ryan Blackburn discusses Michael Porter Jr. and how he performed returning from a back injury during the 2022-23 NBA season. The Denver Nuggets won a championship, and MPJ was more important to their title chase than many realize. Ryan breaks down the numbers, the questions and concerns, and the hopes for Porter going forward. He offers career comparisons for Porter like Peja Stojaković and Danilo Gallinari. Finally, Ryan breaks down the health, contract, and role Porter will likely have during the 2023-24 season. by Pickaxe and Roll

40 min listen

The Nuggets forward rotation has potential to be elite in 2023: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets forward rotation and how they performed during the 2021-22 season. Michael Porter Jr. missed the vast majority of the season, so Aaron Gordon and Jeff Green assumed larger roles, while Zeke Nnaji and Vlatko Cancar had opportunities to show what they can do. Were the forwards successful this year? Where must they be better? Does a healthy MPJ solve all of Denver's issues? by Pickaxe and Roll

52 min listen

That's Good Broncos: Lock Avoids IR & The Bortles Kaepernick Debate: The Denver Broncos signed quarterback Blake Bortles this week, and ESPN criticized John Elway and the team for not considering Colin Kaepernick. Brandon Perna and Will Keys explain why that move will never happen in Denver by DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast

43 min listen

Trey Lance's Mechanics, Jalen Pitre and Drake Jackson Scouting Reports: Brian and Eric look back at the 2021 draft and how much more impactful that class can be in their second year. QB guru Greg Panelli joins the how to break down Crock's pro day and where is Trey Lance in his development. NFL Draft scouting reports on USC edge rusher Drake Jackson and Baylor defensive back Jalen Pitre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers

48 min listen

Is Lamar Jackson about to win his 2nd MVP? Are the Detroit Lions Overrated or Overdue? and How Bleak IS the future of the NFL Running Back? by NFL Total Access

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What's the outlook on Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock w/ Mario Vetanze and Patrick Chiotti: The Denver Broncos have various questions entering the offseason regarding Drew Lock and his trajectory in the NFL. Cody Roark, Mario Vetanze, and Patrick Chiotti discuss Drew Lock under the microscope from the notion of what he's done well, and what he needs to improve on. Is it impossible for Drew Lock to turn into the team's franchise quarterback? The guys discuss what's realistic with Drew Lock and why his situation isn't comparable to other QBs in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

30 min listen

Watchers of Wednesday: Episode 4: Trevor and Ben dig through their All-22 notes from this weekend's slate of NFL games and talk about the details of why some of the scores ended up the way they did. TOPICS: Does Ben watch the Bachelorette? Breaking New, on-the-spot Le'Veon Bell reaction Miami's surprisingly strong run game A deep study on Derek Carr's deep ball improvements Why Pittsburgh's defense is nothing short of elite right now Analyzing how Brandin Cooks is still a 2-way stud WR What you're getting in Andy Dalton vs. Dak Prescott OL notes from the Allies of the Pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On NFL Draft - Daily Podcast On The NFL Draft, College Football & The NFL

52 min listen

Trail Blazers draft targets at 7 and 36 + NBA Draft Combine updates: Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win and USA Today joins the show to talk all things 2022 NBA Draft. We touch on the NBA combine and which players improved their stock plus which players dropped after a week in front of NBA executives. Plus some discussion of how the combine works and why the interview process is a huge part of the pre-draft cycle. Then we talk about targets for the Blazers with the No, 7 pick, including Bennedict Mathurin, Dyson Daniels, Jeremy Sochan and Jalen Duren. Why Bryan values versatility above all else and how he builds his big board heading into draft season. We close the show looking at second round prospects the Blazers could select with the 36th pick in the draft, including Wake Forest's Jake LaRavia and Arizona's Christian Koloko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

37 min listen

Dan Pitcher promoted, the Bengals' biggest draft needs, WRs and LBs in the 2020 draft, and what it'll take to sell out PBS - 1/31/20: Jake and Joe break down Dan Pitcher's promotion to QB coach, then dive into a mailbag that asks about the Bengals' biggest need, WRs and LBs in the 2020 NFL draft, realistic free agency targets, how draft intel gets traded, and what it will take to bring fans back to Paul Brown Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

36 min listen

Best of The Herd by The Herd with Colin Cowherd

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Could the Denver Broncos announce next head coach this week?: Could the Denver Broncos announce their next head coach this week? After the Green Bay Packers were eliminated from the NFL Divisional Playoffs, Nathaniel Hackett would be available to accept a job offer if in fact, the organization viewed him as the top candidate. As it stands now, the top three Broncos head coach candidates appear to be Dan Quinn, Jonathan Gannon, and Hackett. Has Broncos Country's perspective towards Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers changed all of a sudden? After Rodgers' and the Packers' loss this weekend, Broncos fans have come out and expressed their disinterest in the potential NFL MVP. Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger vent their frustration with the sudden flip flop narrative that's been put out there regarding Rodgers and the Broncos quarterback dilemma. Who could potentially be the Broncos' next defensive coordinator? Could Wade Phillips return to Denver? Should Denver attempt to interview former Bal by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

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Mailbag: Top Nuggets free agency targets, draft predictions, championship windows: Ryan Blackburn answers listener questions about the Denver Nuggets on a wide variety of off-season topics focused on the NBA Draft, free agency, and trades. He shares thoughts on Michael Porter Jr., how the Nuggets can continue to get better, why Reggie Bullock should be Denver's top free agency target, and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll

52 min listen

Denver Broncos ownership transition begins, new owner expected before 2022 season: The Denver Broncos ownership situation has been a widely discussed topic for various years, but now the team will be under new ownership likely before the start of the 2022 NFL season. The Broncos were officially placed up for sale on Tuesday and many fans around Broncos Country are wondering what the next owner(s) will do for the franchise. Does the Broncos' next owner need deep pockets or is it more important that the next owner is as involved, passionate, and vested in the Broncos the way that the coaching staff, players, and fans are? New Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett has wasted no time in assembling his offensive staff for the next season. The Broncos hired Justin Outten as their offensive coordinator and Klint Kubiak as the teams' quarterback coach and passing game coordinator. Do these moves signify that the Broncos are focused on quarterback development? Should Broncos fans prepare for any by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

25 min listen

Which free agents should the Nuggets target?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the salary cap situation for the Denver Nuggets entering the 2021 offseason, including the impacts of Will Barton and JaMychal Green accepting or declining their upcoming player options. Then, Ryan shares his thoughts on the 2021 free agent class through the lens of what the Nuggets could realistically do. Could the Nuggets afford the full mid-level exception? Which position group should they look to improve? Who are the top players they could add? Ryan discusses a variety of names, from Reggie Bullock, to Alex Caruso, to Nicolas Batum, to Boban Marjanovic. by Pickaxe and Roll

64 min listen

Monday night recap, Offensive minded coaches, Kittle's fantasy value, and more...: Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the program talking about the Giants victory over the 49ers, and look at the fantasy values of Saquon Barkley and George Kittle, with the latter being praised as a top tight end in fantasy football. Scott and Dane tal... by The SportsGrid Fantasy Football Show

55 min listen

Jake Coyne on the top Nuggets free agency and trade targets: Ryan Blackburn and Jake Coyne (@BroncoSquatch on Twitter) discuss the Denver Nuggets off-season goals and limitations heading into the draft and free agency. Then, they go through an extensive list of trade and free agency targets to revamp the starting lineup and/or improve the bench rotation. Names like Lu Dort and De'Anthony Melton are discussed, but also outside of the box options like Malcolm Brogdon, Amir Coffey, and Victor Oladipo. by Pickaxe and Roll

78 min listen

7-12-22 Hour 2: SEC Football, NFL Rankings, Mike Detillier: Bo and Blake talk college football and NFL rankings in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. by Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds

51 min listen

Schoen Takeaways: “Blue” players, Ben Bredeson at C, more: Dan and Nick break down the key things to know from the NFL owners' meetings where GM Joe Schoen, owner John Mara and HC Brian Daboll talked with the media. They get into deep discussions about the state of the center position and what that means in the draft, who Joe Schoen believes are “blue” players on the Giants and what exactly he means by that, Dexter Lawrence and Saquon Barkley negotiations, Odell Beckham Jr., Darren Waller’s health/availability and how Schoen feels about it moving forward and a lot more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

55 min listen

LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/23/2018 - Guest, Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson: You have stumbled across the best Chicago Bulls show on the air. The voice of true Chicago Bulls fans lies here in this show. Hosts Jordan Maly and Matt Peck provide you with a daily dose of Chicago Bulls news and stories. We are Locked On Bulls. The guys are joined by longtime Chicago Bulls beat writer for the Chicago Tribune, K.C. Johnson, in a great interview diving into a wide variety of Bulls topics. They start with the double-overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans last night, what stood tall for the Bulls last night and is this a sign of the Bulls coming back down to earth? The guys also touch updates about Nikola Mirotic's status with the Bulls, whether or not it is still believed that he will be dealt by the NBA Trade Deadline. They also touch on some of the other potential assets the Bulls have to trade leading up to the deadline. K.C. Johnson explains his conversation with Mavericks great Dirk Nowitzki and by Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

51 min listen

How does the Carolina Panthers trade for Sam Darnold potentially impact the Denver Broncos draft plans?: On today's show, Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) and Patrick Chiotti (@Patrick Chiotti) discuss the Carolina Panthers trade for former New York Jets Quarterback Sam Darnold on Monday and how it may impact the Denver Broncos if they are truly eyeing a QB in this year’s NFL Draft. Cody and Patrick discuss the Broncos positioning in the NFL Draft and whether or not the organization will still need to trade ahead of the Panthers at 8 in order to move up for QB if that is where the Broncos have their sights set, which teams could inquire to move up to 8 that are in need of a QB (NE) For Twitter Tuesday, Broncos fans ask Cody and Patrick their Broncos related questions When it comes to Justin Fields, could there be implicit bias occurring before the draft surrounding the recent “red flags” fueled by media talking heads? What has Drew Lock been up to this off-season in terms of preparin by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

31 min listen

Jalen Pickett goes 1-on-1 with MHS: Denver Nuggets rookie Jalen Pickett sat down with Ryan Blackburn to discuss his journey to the NBA. From growing up in Rochester, New York, to transferring from Siena to Penn State after three years of college, to his NBA Draft night experience, Pickett opens up about life and basketball. What does "Whoop" mean? Is Booty Ball here to stay? Why are mock drafts so funny? Ryan and Jalen discuss many topics in this sitdown interview. by Pickaxe and Roll

25 min listen

Jake Coyne on Free Agency targets, Nuggets to-do list, and the new CBA: Ryan Blackburn and Jake Coyne (@BroncoSquatch on Twitter) get into the nitty-gritty of the new CBA and how it affect the Denver Nuggets. They discuss Denver's off-season needs, Bruce Brown options, and whether the Nuggets will retain any of their other free agents. Then, they go over options to replace Bruce Brown and bolster the rest of the roster with the Tax-Payer MLE, the Monte Morris traded player exception, and other ways to add new talent. Delon Wright? Jae'Sean Tate? Cole Anthony? Ayo Dosunmu? Who could the Nuggets get? by Pickaxe and Roll

80 min listen

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Denver Broncos sign former Minnesota Vikings RB Mike Boone to a two-year deal: On today's show, Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) discusses the Denver Broncos newest signing through free agency with former Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone coming over on a two-year deal. Will Boone have an opportunity to be the team's RB2 behind Melvin Gordon, can he contribute on special teams? Plus Cody answers Broncos fans questions for Text Message Thursday. Cody discusses the Broncos signing of Mike Boone and his fit in the Broncos offense, the ties that bind with General Manager George Paton and his time in Minnesota, and what Boone potentially brings to the table with his skillset. Cody then answers Broncos fans questions pertaining to other potential moves the team could make in NFL Free Agency, which Cornerbacks could they target that are remaining, would Kyle Fuller be a player the Broncos inquire about if the Chicago Bears move on from him, would Chase Daniel be a good option to compete by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

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2020 QB Contract Breakdown: John (@TheBauerClub) and Dan (@LC_Dean) break down everything you need to know when it comes to a few upcoming QB contract expirations and potential cut candidates. How will the changing quarterback landscape impact dynasty values moving forward? Tune in to find out! Leave a review, subscribe, and enjoy. by Dynasty Theory Fantasy Football Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football

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