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Broncos' Sean Payton confirms suspicions on major shift heading into 2026 with huge admission at the NFL Combine

If quarterback Bo Nix had been healthy, the Broncos would have gone to the Super Bowl. That's a hill that I am willing to die on. After the divisional round win against the Buffalo Bills, Broncos Country was riding high, thinking that they had what it takes to reach the Super Bowl.

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5 Free-Agent Guards to Upgrade Broncos' O-Line

There's a chance the Denver Broncos move on from veteran left guard Ben Powers, but even if they don't, they could use adding a guard for additional depth.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25

Sean Payton Expects Broncos To Extend GM George Paton

George Paton worked with the Saints to acquire Sean Payton‘s rights in 2023, giving up power in the process. The Super Bowl-winning head coach is the lead Broncos decisionmaker now, stepping into that role after Paton’s disastrous 2022.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 24

7 Key Takeaways From Broncos' NFL Combine Pressers

For the first time in a month, we got to hear from Denver Broncos GM George Paton and head coach Sean Payton. With the NFL Combine kicking off this week, the Broncos' top two shot-callers held court at the podium from the Indiana Convention Center on Tuesday.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Sean Payton News / Field Level Media / February 24

Broncos' Sean Payton turns play-calling duties over to new OC Davis Webb

Sean Payton is making a major change to the Denver Broncos' offense, handing primary play-calling duties to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb for the 2026 season.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Sean Payton has stern message for teams looking to ban 'tush push'

Sean Payton did not mince words when asked to weigh in on the controversial tush push play.

Broncos HC Sean Payton gives OC Davis Webb big opportunity with 2026 plan

UFL to make tush push decision that NFL teams couldn’t push through

Tush push may not be going away despite criticism

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'Most TD-passes in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 24

Payton Sends Message to Broncos Over GM George Paton's Contract

In the unlikely event the Denver Broncos choose not to extend general manager George Paton, it won't be because of a lack of effort on Sean Payton's behalf.

Sean Payton News / Pro Football Rumors / February 24

Broncos OC Davis Webb To Call Plays

After an impressive three-year run as the Broncos’ quarterbacks coach, Davis Webb earned a promotion to offensive coordinator three weeks ago. There was initially no word on whether Webb or head coach Sean Payton would call offensive plays, but an answer came Tuesday.

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Broncos are making a big change for 2026

The Denver Broncos fell short of a Super Bowl trip with a 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Champinship Game in Denver, Colo. After the loss, Broncos head coach Sean Payton fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / February 24

Sean Payton gives Davis Webb big opportunity with 2026 plan

Broncos HC Sean Payton gives OC Davis Webb big opportunity with 2026 plan

It's time for Davis Webb's close-up.

Steelers' massive trade could shake up strategy on draft night

49ers potentially losing Trent Williams could have huge repercussions

NFL Draft intel: Sonny Styles' buzz, Jermod McCoy's medicals and QB with most to gain at NFL Scouting Combine

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Most TD-passes in first two NFL seasons' quiz

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Sean Payton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 24

Sean Payton Turning Play-Calling Duties Over To OC Davis Webb

Broncos HC Sean Payton announced Tuesday that he’s made the decision to turn play-calling duties over to OC Davis Webb. Webb was a hot coaching candidate this offseason, but the Broncos were able to retain him by promoting him to offensive coordinator.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 24