Vic Lombardi Show

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.

0:00 - Vic is currently going through a midlife crisis. Brett questions if it's truly MID-life.11:25 - Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his high school football coaching job for giving "impermissable benefits" to his players. Brett thinks the punishment doesn't necessarily fit the crime.30:18 - Can MPJ become an All-Star in his first season in Brooklyn? Will it potentially be easier for him in his new role?

0:00 - Are you a fan of the Home Run Derby? Brett's a derby sicko, Moser hates it, and Vic's somewhere in the middle.20:18 - A few shorts weeks ago, we couldn't BELIEVE the Nuggets established this weird Co-GM Vice Presidents thing. The reaction wasn't particularly positive. Now, after all these roster moves, Nuggets Nation has complete faith in them. Quite the turnaround!35:43 - Rookies are scheduled to report to Broncos training camp tomorrow, and yet multiple Rookies haven't signed a contract yet (including Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey). We weren't worried about this before. Should we be concerned now?

0:00 - Now that Jonas Valanciunas is officially a Nugget, Moser wrote a letter to Greece to express some deep feelings he's having.18:23 - Anthony Edwards is running his mouth again and talking trash about the Nuggets. But the worst part is...we can't really say anything about it. Also, the Rockies drafted Ethan Holliday in the MLB Draft. If you're Matt, how do you feel about your son going to the Rockies given the current state of the organization?33:53 - Brett experienced something this weekend that's completely unacceptable in America. We used to be a country. A proper country. 

0:00 - MPJ is in Vegas hanging out at Summer League. During a media scrum, he was asked what he meant when he said he "plateaued" in Denver.14:36 - Now that the NFL is taking over Christmas Day...there are too many games on that day. Officially. Whatever happened to watching like 1 game and hanging out with your family?33:47 - The Broncos will open the 2025 season on the road at the Titans. In the words of Marc Moser, that's a BIG TIME WIN. Right now...top of your head...name 5 players on the Titans roster. And you can only name 1 QB. Heck, can you name their head coach?

0:00 - With the 4th pick in the MLB draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday. His dad, Matt, still hasn't touched home plate. Also, the Valanciunas trade is finally officially official. He's a member of your Denver Nuggets, baby. 15:34 - Strahinja Jokić showed up at Summer League over the weekend. Couple things. First of all, that dude is still an absolute UNIT my goodness. Second of all, why was he in the building? What's he doing there? Also, it's the offseason...let's dig into another QB rankings list. Where does Bo Nix stack up? What are we expecting from him in 2025?37:22 - LeBron's definitely leaving the Lakers...right? Everything he's been saying and doing lately makes it seem like he's working his way out.

0:00 - Brett Kane...not a fan of remakes, spin-offs, or the Big Bang Theory. Bazinga.14:25 - RGIII said Bo Nix is the "most underrated QB in the NFL." Welcome to the party, pal. 34:16 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAAAAAAKES!

0:00 - OKC is printing money for their core players. They're paying 3 dudes like $800 millon dollars. That'll work for now, but they'll be catapulted into the 2nd apron in a year or two. They'd better win now, because they'll be paying the piper soon.12:35 - Have the Broncos had a good offseason so far? Also, can we stop body shaming athletes who show up to training camp with a "Dad Bod" please? Who cares what they look like if they ball out when the season starts?31:01 - DaRon Holmes II (fittingly) made his 2nd debut with the Nuggets last night in Summer League. How did he look?

0:00 - DaRon Holmes FINALLY played basketball again last night. He suited up with the Nuggets Summer League squad and he looked GOOD doin it. 15:14 - Alright, these Panathinaikos fans are really starting to get on Vic's nerves. HEY GREECE! YOU JUST MADE THE LIST!34:16 - There was a...strange rendition of the National Anthem before the Orioles game yesterday. It got is thinking - what are some of the best & worst national anthem renditions we've heard?

0:00 - Are you a fan of the Savannah Bananas? Do you like Banana Ball? Or is it an insult to the sport of baseball? 19:51 - Rick George thinks CU should play Nebraska in football every year because it's "good for the game." CU fans of the world - if you could only pick one...would you rather play CSU or Nebraska every year?36:01 - Our old Rockies friend DJ LeMahieu got DFA'd by the Yankees. Most people look at Arenado getting shipped off to St. Louis as the beginning of the end. Vic says it was actually losing DJ. 

0:00 - NBA Summer League begins tonight & all eyes will be on DaRon Holmes. Will he turn into the backup center that the Nuggets drafted him to be? But more importantly...how do you accurately assess talent during Summer League games? How do you evaluate players properly?14:06 - Brett has a stat that proves Marvin Mims is in elite company. Can he stay in that group this season?32:29 - This season, Deion Sanders can be just a Coach instead of being a Coach and a Father at the same time. He knows this, and he's looking forward to it. 

0:00 - Deion Sanders spoke at Big 12 Media Days yesterday. He spoke about the portal, his health, and torillas...even though he still can't pronounce the word "tortilla."21:32 - More from Prime at Media Day...if you want to level the NIL playing field in college football, Prime says the sports needs a salary cap that mimicks pro sports. Also, NBA paydays keep getting bigger and bigger and bigger and bigger and bigger. Look at what OKC is offering up to their superstars. 36:34 - Yesterday, MPJ uploaded an 11-minute video to his YouTube channel bidding farewell to Denver. He shed some light his time with the Nuggets, what Coach Malone did for him, and how severe his shoulder injury was. We'll miss you, Mike.

0:00 - Can we stop it with these dumb "aerodynamic" bike helmets that are all pointy and stupid looking? Do they really give you an advantage at all? Also, Vic has some more info about the (alleged) new location of the Broncos stadium.18:54 - A top EuroHoops website used a quote from Vic Lombardi in an article about the whole Valanciunas situation. But they misinterpreted his quote and claimed he said something he didn't actually say. Plus, they didn't appreciate our sarcastic tone.34:26 - Tamar Bates, one of the newest Nuggets, is a lifelong Chiefs fan. Can he swallow his pride and root for the Broncos while he's in Denver? Also, let's take the Valaniunas situation to the Altitude Sports Radio Court. Honorable Judge Brett Kane presiding. We need a ruling once and for all.

0:00 - Moser's really taking this whole Jonas Valanciunas situation personally. Yesterday, Katy Winge said it might be rooted in some deeper issues...14:59 - Ex-NHL player Nick Tarnasky was golfing this weekend and someone picked a fight with him on the course. Terrible idea. Turns out...former NHLers are still tough dudes.30:55 - The Greeks have completely and totally invaided our show across Twitch, YouTube, Twitter/X, you name it. Their onslaught has been swift and fierce.

0:00 - Evidently, the entire Nation of Greece wants Moser's head on a stake. What a fascinating 24 hours on Twitter.20:55 - Former Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol has joined the Avalanche staff as an assistant. Can he help get the PP back on track?35:17 - Nikola Jokic opted not to sign his contract extension this offseason. Instead, he'll wait till next offseason. We're not worried about it. In fact, it's what we all expected.

0:00 - Let's play Would You Rather! Today's edition involves NFL QBs. Would you rather have Bo Nix or [insert QB here]?15:15 - Talent scouts have such a tough job. How do you watch some high schooler playing and accurately judge if they're headed for greatness?31:56 - Kris Bryant has officially passed Russell Wilson for the worst contract in Colorado sports history. Where will Jamal Murray's contract rank, either good or bad, in the history of Colorado sports contracts? Players will always be judged by the money they make, for better or worse.

0:00 - What are some of the most iconic venues/arenas/stadiums in sports history? Which ones have we visited?17:58 - Why is it so hard to get info from Lithuania? We can't figure out what's happening over there? Can someone get Lithuania on the line?34:51 - Valanciunas' decision doesn't just affect the Nuggets. It'll affect the NBA as a whole. If he's allowed to dip for Greece, it'll set a precedent for how we handle contracts.