The Super Bowl is over, but the conversation is just getting started. On this episode of After the Horn, Woody Paige, Ron Zappolo, and Tom Green break down a lopsided Super Bowl, the Patriots’ soft path to the title game, and why Seattle proved to be on a completely different level. The panel dives into the Bad Bunny halftime show and the political backlash it sparked, with an unfiltered conversation about race, culture, and why sports no longer exist in a vacuum. The discussion turns back to football with an early look at the Denver Broncos’ outlook for next season, the shifting balance of power in the AFC, and how free agency and quarterback uncertainty could reshape the conference. From there, the show pivots to the Winter Olympics, including Lindsey Vonn’s final run, American athletes speaking out on the world stage, and how Olympic patriotism feels different than it did decades ago. The back half of the episode covers Colorado sports, including mounting frustration with the Denver Nuggets’ late-game execution, Nikola Jokic’s unselfishness, coaching questions, and whether injuries may ultimately define the season. As always, the show closes with classic After the Horn storytelling, humor, and perspective from three longtime voices in Denver sports media.
00:00 – Super Bowl reaction: a game over early
03:30 – Patriots’ path, roster gaps & Seattle’s dominance
06:00 – Quarterback play, Drake Maye & playoff exposure
10:00 – Broncos outlook and the wide-open AFC
12:30 – Bad Bunny halftime show and cultural backlash
16:30 – Politics, race, and why sports don’t live in a vacuum
18:00 – Early Broncos expectations for next season
20:30 – Winter Olympics begin & Lindsey Vonn’s final run
23:00 – American athletes speaking out on the world stage
28:00 – Olympic hockey, nationalism & rooting conflicts
32:45 – Nuggets segment begins: frustration building
36:30 – Late-game execution, Jokic’s unselfishness
40:30 – Coaching questions and injury concerns
45:30 – Seeding, road vs home struggles & playoff outlook
52:00 – Broader NBA context before the All-Star break
01:02:00 – Reflections on careers, timing & knowing when to step away
01:18:30 – Final thoughts and show wrap-up
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