Sean Payton interviews the Denver Broncos in person
Sean Payton has scheduled his first formal interview for another team’s head coach vacancy, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Denver Broncos will meet with the former New Orleans Saints head coach as soon as NFL rules allow them to talk shop — Payton will meet with Broncos brass first thing in the morning on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Los Angeles.
Although Payton had previously spoken to Greg Penner, Broncos owner, via Skype as a way for introduction, the league bylaws prevented them pursuing any further discussions. Penner is new to the NFL after purchasing Denver’s franchise back in August at the head of a unique ownership groupThey were able to at least break the ice between Payton and them.
The Broncos do have enough draft picks for Payton to purchase them after trading for Russell Wilson, their franchise quarterback. Denver owns the San Francisco 49ers’ first round pick in 2023 (through a trade with the Miami Dolphins) as well as back-to-back third rounders (one of which is coming from the Indianapolis Colts), and they have a full slate of picks to work with in 2024 and 2025.
Things wouldn’t have progressed to this stage if they didn’t already have an idea of what the Saints want in return for Payton’s services, so the Broncos are very serious contenders. It all boils down to Payton’s desire for the job. If he doesn’t, then their efforts could be in vain. Keep checking back.
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