Latest Sean Payton News
Broncos hire former Stanford coach David Shaw to assist them with scouting and roster evaluation
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Former Stanford football coach David Shaw is returning to the NFL as a senior personnel executive with the Denver Broncos. Shaw, who coached the Cardinal from 2011-22, will help evaluate college and pro players and assist general manager George Paton in...
Saints' Kamara explains choice to skip voluntary team work, praises new offense at minicamp
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints running back Alvin Kamara rejects the premise that his absence from voluntary practices this offseason indicates a lack of enthusiasm for — or commitment to — learning New Orleans' new offense. “I’ve been in this eight years," said Kamara, who...
Courtland Sutton shows up for minicamp but still wants a new contract after 10-touchdown season
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — As promised, Courtland Sutton made a cameo appearance at the Denver Broncos' mandatory minicamp Tuesday. Whether he'll be back for the start of training camp next month hinges on him getting a pay raise. Coming off a career-best 10-touchdown season, Sutton...
At 33, versatile Taysom Hill gratified by opportunities in Saints' new offense
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints' experimental usage of Taysom Hill at virtually every offensive skill position — and even on special teams — has been so unconventional that he wondered whether his ubiquity might be reined in under a new offensive coordinator. Klint...
Sean Payton says he expects receiver Courtland Sutton to show up for mandatory minicamp next week
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton said Tuesday that he expects wide receiver Courtland Sutton to attend next week's minicamp after skipping the Denver Broncos' entire offseason program. "Yeah, I think he'll be at minicamp. I mean, it's mandatory,” Payton said. “I just know...
Sean Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks competing for Broncos starting job
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos closed out their first week of OTAs Thursday with coach Sean Payton praising all three quarterbacks competing for the starting job and cautioning that nothing should be read into the order in which they take snaps. “We try to split up...
Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Through poise, patience, pinpoint passing and plenty of zing on his throws, Bo Nix gave Sean Payton fresh fodder to praise his first-round draft pick at the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp on Saturday. “It’s almost like watching a good golfer,” said...
The Bo Nix era begins in Denver, and the Broncos also drafted his top target at Oregon
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For the first time in his 17 seasons as a coach, Sean Payton has a rookie quarterback to nurture. Payton's Denver Broncos took Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL draft. The coach then helped out both himself and Nix by moving up to draft his new QB's top...
Broncos select former Oregon QB Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL draft was No. 1 in the Denver Broncos' eyes. The Broncos bypassed a bevy of blue-chip defenders to draft former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th pick Thursday night. “He stood out in a...
Moving on from Russell Wilson debacle leaves Denver Broncos in rebuild mode with QB among many needs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are in the market for a quarterback again. And a tight end. And a cornerback. And a tackle. And an edge rusher. You name it, they need it. The Broncos lack the draft capital to meet all their needs in the...
