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Sean Payton’s obsession with a player most football fans haven’t even heard of tells us a lot we didn’t know about the Broncos coach

Denver Broncos fans — and football fans in general — got an even better look at who Sean Payton is as a coach this week thanks to ESPN. Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos survived a wild AFC Divisional Round game in January against the Buffalo Bills, winning 33-30 in overtime after a fourth-quarter comeback by Buffalo.

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Broncos' Pat Surtain Has Separated Himself as NFL's Best CB

If you were to ask around NFL coaching staffs, front offices, and scouting departments, who would you predict being the one player rising to the top as the consensus best cornerback in the league?

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Sean Payton had bizarre plan to get Bill Belichick the NFL wins record

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had the most convoluted plan to try to help Bill Belichick get the record for most wins in NFL history. When Belichick left the New England Patriots in 2024, Payton contemplated hatching a plan that would see Belichick come to the Broncos and become the head coach, according to Seth Wickersham of ESPN.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 7

'Joe Flacco treatment': Analyst drops surprising Bo Nix comparison ahead of 2026

The eliteness of a quarterback is often the central theme in football debates when talking about QBs. An NFL analyst just gave Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix a surprising comparison that perfectly captures this exact NFL dilemma.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 7

Denver Broncos Roster Breakdown: Inside Linebackers—Thin Beneath the Surface

Inside linebacker is one of the weakest positions on the Denver Broncos' roster, even with the return of their two primary starters from last season. Those two starters have their concerns, but the bigger issue is the lack of depth at the position.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 7

Latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft Pins Broncos With Potent Offensive Weapon

The Denver Broncos still haven't seen what their 2026 draft class has to offer just yet. We still stand a little over a month away before their preseason slate even gets underway.

Von Miller News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 7

Von Miller’s Broncos homecoming dream dealt blow as report names surprise best fit

A return to the Denver Broncos has been a popular talking point ever since Von Miller became available again. Miller himself has admitted he’d like to come back, and with questions surrounding Denver’s edge depth, the conversation has only grown louder.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 7

Payton reportedly had wild Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024

Sean Payton reportedly had wild Bill Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024

It turns out Payton wanted to do Belichick a solid shortly after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Belichick publicly confirmed on Jan. 11, 2024, that they had "mutually" agreed to part ways.

Dolphins fans get brutal update for 2026 NFL season

With WR prices skyrocketing, NFL teams should consider paying pass-catching RBs instead

NFL coordinator shares criticism of Eagles' Saquon Barkley after down season

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 6

Broncos Training Camp Battle: Running Back—One Spot Left

Over the past two offseason, the Denver Broncos have rebuilt their running back room. The position is a far cry from when Sean Payton took over as head coach in 2023.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 6

Bo Nix urged to ‘up his game’ to give Broncos Super Bowl contender status

With the Denver Broncos coming off the 2026 minicamp, there is no doubt that the team is hungry for the upcoming season after a disappointing AFC title game exit against the New England Patriots.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 6

Broncos' Elite CB Duo Deserved Better in New NFL Rankings

This past season, the Denver Broncos' secondary proved themselves as one of the best the NFL had to offer. The finished as the league's seventh-best in terms of passing yards allowed (3,182), fourth in total passing touchdowns allowed (18), and ranked first in the NFL for net yards allowed per attempt (4.8).

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 6

Broncos star looks back on Bo Nix’s playoff injury

It was a so-close-yet-so-far season for the Denver Broncos in 2025. An ankle injury to quarterback Bo Nix effectively shattered their Super Bowl dream.

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The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Drew Sanders News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 6

Broncos LB’s future in doubt amid intense training camp battle

With the training camp due to start by the end of the month, the race to make the Denver Broncos’ 53-man roster is intensifying. According to a report, third-year linebacker Drew Sanders’ roster spot looks shaky.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 6

Sean Payton Makes Ja'Quan McMillian's Broncos Future Crystal Clear

The Denver Broncos are facing a contract year for one of their more important pieces on the defensive side of the ball: nickel corner Ja'Quan McMillian, who's entering the fifth season of his tenure in the Mile High.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 6

ESPN Got It Wrong About Broncos' Worst Offseason Move

The Denver Broncos' offseason, for the most part, was void of any big-time moves outside of their blockbuster trade to acquire wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins.

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 6

NFL analyst makes confident Bo Nix locker room leadership statement after injury

Bo Nix’s rise in Denver has sparked plenty of debate, but CBS Sports analyst Bryan DeArdo believes the Broncos quarterback was on the verge of something much bigger before his season came to an abrupt end.

Sean Payton News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 6

Sean Payton put on high alert as analyst points out Broncos’ most glaring weakness

The Denver Broncos enter training camp with one of the NFL’s deeper rosters, but one analyst believes there are still a few areas Sean Payton should address before the regular season begins.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 5

Mike McGlinchey Recalls How Bo Nix's Playoff Injury Rocked the Broncos

On January 17, when Sean Payton announced Bo Nix had fractured his ankle in the Denver Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round, it was like a punch in the gut. The injury happened on the third-to-last play of the game.

Wil Lutz News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 5

Breaking Down Wil Lutz's Broncos Future—A Position Solved?

The Denver Broncos extended three of their players during the 2025 bye. Along with center Luke Wattenberg and interior defensive lineman Malcolm Roach, the Broncos extended kicker Wil Lutz .

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Broncos named an ideal landing spot for recent Pro Bowler, and he could be a missing gear to help get Denver over the hump

One 2024 Pro Bowler is still available, and his recent track record should have the attention of Denver’s front office ahead of the 2026 season. The Denver Broncos came close to getting to the Super Bowl back in January, but they fell just short, losing 10-7 at home in a driving snowstorm to the New England Patriots.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 4

AFC Notes: Nik Bonitto, Quentin Johnston, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto said that the wrist injury that had him in a cast was a factor in the lack of production down the stretch. “It was a little bit of everything really,” Bonitto said, via Around The NFL.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / July 3

Latest On Broncos’ Running Back Plans

On the surface, the Broncos’ fourth-round selection of Jonah Coleman looked to serve multiple purposes. Coleman would stand to provide the team with insurance against yet another J.K.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in total scrimmage yards for each season since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

Riley Moss News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Broncos CB Riley Moss Not Anticipating Extension

Patrick Surtain will continue to serve as the anchor of Denver’s secondary in 2026 and for years to come. Fellow cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian has begun extension talks with the Broncos.