Vic Lombardi Show

0:00 - In honor of Berto's dolphin story, which animal would you want to punch in the face? Who could you take in a fight? Also, on a more serious note, the Carolina Panthers have released Josey Jewell. He's still dealing with concussion symptoms dating back to Week 15 of last season. We're hoping the former Broncos finds a path to recovery.15:18 - Nik Bonitto spoke about his contract situation as camp ramps up. Is it wise to extend him now? Or should the Broncos drag it out?32:47 - Supposedly, ESPN is close to purchasing Red Zone from NFL Network. Would we like that move? How would ESPN handle Red Zone? Would they change it?

0:00 - Before Giants camp even started, Brian Daboll went ahead and named Russell Wilson the starter...okay? Why? Why would he do that?14:56 - Earlier in the show, people accussed Brett of being a flip-flopper! How DARE they? Brett takes the opportunity to clarify and defend himself. 31:59 - College Football rankings have always been too subjective. Strenght of schedule? Quality losses? Can you imagine if other leagues did that? What if the NBA determined the playoffs based on whoever the league thought was "best?"

0:00 - Colin Cowherd is riding high on the Broncos and his close personal friend Sean Payton. Meanwhile, Nick Wright can't believe people are buying Broncos stock in the offseason. They're definitely not the 6th best team, like ESPN said. Two polar opposite takes. Where do we stand?14:47 - Unfortunately...let's listen to more of Nick Wright's criticism of the Broncos. Is there any truth to what he's saying?32:51 - Jokic is continuing his offseason tour of China to promote his shoe brand. He was asked about Hansen Yang, the young Blazers draft pick who's said he idolizes Jokic's game.

0:00 - If you were married to a famous actor/actress, would you be able to watch them be in love with someone else on screen? Or would that be too hard? Speaking of rejection, Memphis went to the Big 12 with $250 million in hand, and the Big 12 told them to kick rocks.16:41 - Don't try to fight athletes! No matter how much drunken confidence you have, you can't take down a pro athlete. Stop trying!31:52 - The coaching staff for Team Canada's 2026 Olympic Hockey team has been released, and Jared Bednar didn't make the cut. Guys like Jon Cooper and Pete DeBoer did. Why does Bednar always seem to get snubbed for any/every coaching honor?

0:00 - If the Avalanche & Nuggets don't win it all, it's a disappointment. Both teams are in a Championship or Bust window right now. And that's awesome. But it's also tough having such a high bar, even it it's warranted.15:18 - There are some people in this world who need to shut up. Just stop talking. And 2 of those people are Jerry Jones & Mike Brown.32:48 - What would it cost to pay both Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto at the same time? Can you afford to renew both their contracts in one fell swoop?

0:00 - There are lots of offseason narratives surrounding Bo Nix right now - some are positive, some are negative. But are any of them fair?15:10 - Starbucks announced that the coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte will return on August 26th. OMG totes can't wait. Next, Bo Nix and Jalen Hurts are more similar than you'd think, according to Kaner.34:31 - Are we surprised that no one's picked up Russell Westbrook yet? He should've found a home by now.

0:00 - The Lakers added Marcus Smart over the weekend. They're making MOVES this offseason, in addition to, y'know, the whole Luka thing. So...should we finally start worrying about the Lakers? Are they a legit threat in the west?15:47 - Do the best athletes have a responsibility to be an ambassador for their sport? 35:37 - Curtis Jones signed a 2-way contract with the Nuggets after Summer League. Now that Summer League is in the books, what did we see from some of these young guns/prospects? Who can make a meaningful impact on the roster this year?

0:00 - How high is the bar for a Broncos QB? What heights does Bo Nix have to reach to meet the minimum standard?14:25 - Scottie Scheffler and Nikola Jokic are different people, but they're cut from the same cloth. Over the weekend, we realized they're more similar than you'd think.32:17 - Titans QB Will Levis is set to have season-ending surgery, meaning Cam Ward will be the starter on Day 1. It hasn't been announced yet, but it'll certainly looking that way. The Broncos will face Cam in Week 1. 

0:00 - Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship this weekend, adding another major to his resume. And yet, he's not the face of the sport like Tiger was. He doesn't command the spotlight like some of his peers. Why is that?16:56 - The Broncos need to RUN. THE DAMN. BALL this upcoming season. Why was Sean Payton hesitant to run the ball last year? Is he opposed to a run-heavy offense? Or did he not like his RB room?34:50 - Enough already! The Coldplay CEO memes have run their course and then some. Speaking of things that have run their course...Damian Lillard is officially out of Milwaukee and he just signed a contract to return to Portland. Man, the Dame Time Bucks experiment didn't work. 

The Altitude Summer scramble is fueled by Le Peep! If you haven’t had Le Peep, your day is not complete.

The Altitude Summer scramble is fueled by Le Peep! If you haven’t had Le Peep, your day is not complete.

The Altitude Summer scramble is fueled by Le Peep! If you haven’t had Le Peep, your day is not complete.

If you can believe it, Broncos Training Camp is almost here. It's one week away! Before you know it, we'll all shift our focus to football & the lofty expectations for Year 2 with Bo Nix.But before we do that...let's find the only 3 people at Altitude Sports Radio who GENUINELY care about the Rockies, stick them in a room together, and see what happens. We scrounged up 3 bonafide seamheads to break down the bad, the worse, and the ugly from this memorable (for the wrong reasons) 2025 Rockies season.The Altitude Summer scramble is fueled by Le Peep! If you haven’t had Le Peep, your day is not complete.

0:00 - Jeff Legwold! Long time, no talk. We missed our Leggy updates. A few weeks ago, he told us not to worry about Jahdae Barron still being unsigned. He was right about that. Now, should we be concerned that RJ Harvey hasn't put pen to paper yet? 14:31 - Fox Sports might be hiring some of the Barstool guys (like Dave Portnoy) to join their college football TV broadcast this season. Clearly, they're trying to emulate the McAfee model. Do we enjoy Pat McAfee? Or is he overstaying his welcome a bit? Then, Moser calls us from Italy with an update. 32:15 - The Bears just signed their 2nd round pick, and he was only 2 picks away from RJ Harvey. This means that Harvey should be signing soon, right? Also, let's revisit the Greatest Cry that was ever recorded on tape.

0:00 - The Clippers signed Bradley Beal to a 2-year/$11 million contract. We don't think this is going to work because...the SuperTeam plan rarely works. SuperTeams fail more often than they succeed.10:14 - George Paton really doesn't get his flowers as a GM. He's done an amazing job with the Broncos. Hiring Nathaniel Hackett is a huge black mark on his record, but basically everything else he's done has been a success.29:13 - What's Courtland Sutton's value to the Broncos? Where does he stack up amongst NFL wide receivers?

0:00 - Shane Gillis roasted anyone/everyone in his opening monologue at the ESPYs yesterday. Everyone from Donald Trump to Simone Biles caught some strays. Brett, Rob, and Nelly are fans of it. That's what these award shows need. Did you enjoy Gillis' monologue?19:34 - The Avs schedule is out! Tickets are on sale tomorrow. Conor McGahey, the Voice of Your Colorado Avalanche, hopped on the phone to break down the schedule with us. Are there any easy stretches for the Avs? Tough road trips? What does Conor think?36:54 - Jamal needs to have a breakout year this season. He knows it. We know it. Jon Wallace knows it, and he said as much on our show yesterday.

0:00 - Pat Surtain II signed the most expensive Cornerback contract in NFL history like a year ago. Now, it's maybe 4th highest? People keep one-upping our boy!12:33 - Jokic has a special relationship with his brothers. They had a large part in turning Jokic into the player he is today. A bond between brothers is specially, espeically when it comes to sports. 26:20 - Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jon Wallace joined us to offer more clarity on the Jonas Valanciunas situation. And even after all the moves him and Tenzer have made so far, what deficiencies does the team still have? We asked him what his next move(s) will be.

0:00 - Already, Arch Manning is emerging as a legitimate Heisman contender. Are we overvaluing him because of his name? Can we pump the brakes on the Manning Hype Train just a bit? How often do we raise a player's stock because of their last name?17:16 - Cowherd is bullish on the Broncos. The sky's the limit in Year 2 for Bo Nix. 12 wins? 13 wins? Totally reasonable expectation. Do we agree?33:36 - Wyndham Clark has been banned from Oakmont Country Club for angrily destroying a locker during the U.S. Open last month. He'll be able to return if he pays for the damages, makes a charitable donation to an organization selected by the Oakmont board...and completes anger management counseling. 2 of those seem reasonable. 1 of them doesn't. 

0:00 - Ben Tenzer joined PHD yesterday and offered his side of Jonas Valanciunas situation. 17:04 - The MLB All-Star game is still the King of Exhibitions. Last night's game was awesome, and no other leagues have a comparable All-Star game. Not even close. Why is that?34:45 - Broncos first round draft pick Jahdae Barron finally signed his rookie deal! RJ Harvey is the last remaining unsigned rookie. That Texans 2nd-round draft pick who signed a full guaranteed deal really muddied the waters for everyone.

0:00 - Scottie Scheffler spoke to the media about what motivates him...or doesn't. It's a strange outlook to have on life, sports, and competition. 13:51 - A man in Rochester, NY saw a mountian lion, then recounted the experience to a local news station. Turns out, he's not a fan. Just like how our very own Vic Lombardi isn't a fan of snakes on the golf course. 30:08 - Brett's friends over at LanchPad Brewing are celebrating 10 years of business! They brewed a custom beer for our show, and the name comes at Moser's expense. Even though it's historically accurate.