Sean Payton becomes the 4th head coach since 1997 to be traded in a deal that includes a first-round pick:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 31, 2023
1997: Bill Parcells from Patriots to Jets
2000: Bill Belichick from Jets to Patriots
2002: Jon Gruden from Raiders to Buccaneers
2023: Sean Payton from Saints to Broncos
Broncos got off easy- 🤷*♂️
— Randy Mueller (@RandyMueller_) January 31, 2023
early Sean Payton/Drew Brees Saints will actually be kind of perfect for Russ. Tons of heavy play action concepts. The 2021 Saints with Jameis starting will likely have some carryover, too!
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) January 31, 2023
Just got off the phone with Sean Payton. He's stoked about the chance to coach the Broncos: "Great fanbase. Great tradition. The ownership group is fantastic, and I love the way they competed last year. It's a great football city like we had in New Orleans."
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) January 31, 2023
More to come soon...
Timing of today’s two hires was completely coincidental. Broncos were zeroed in on Sean Payton, and didn’t make any contact this week with DeMeco Ryans or his agent. Denver was focused on Payton, and Houston on Ryans.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2023
Clarifying: Broncos did NOT have contact with DeMeco Ryans or his rep since Sunday, per source. While Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh, DeMeco Ryans were all at forefront of search at various points, focus turned to Sean Payton and Saints trade on Sunday, Monday and today. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) January 31, 2023
Per source, the Broncos haven’t talked to DeMeco Ryans or his representation in DAYS.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 31, 2023
Denver has been locked in on making Sean Payton their next head coach and got it done today.
More on the @Broncos' hire of @SeanPayton ...
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 31, 2023
• Interview was in LA Jan. 17.
• Lines of communication have been open since.
• George Paton spoke 1-on-1 a bunch w/Payton.
• Denver LOVED DeMeco, but ship sailed last week.
• Jim Harbaugh was of interest but never got an offer.
Timing of today’s two hires was completely coincidental. Broncos were zeroed in on Sean Payton, and didn’t make any contact this week with DeMeco Ryans or his agent. Denver was focused on Payton, and Houston on Ryans.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2023
Clarifying: Broncos did NOT have contact with DeMeco Ryans or his rep since Sunday, per source. While Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh, DeMeco Ryans were all at forefront of search at various points, focus turned to Sean Payton and Saints trade on Sunday, Monday and today. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) January 31, 2023
Per source, the Broncos haven’t talked to DeMeco Ryans or his representation in DAYS.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 31, 2023
Denver has been locked in on making Sean Payton their next head coach and got it done today.