Sean Payton is Rice Krispies. He snaps, crackles and pops. And that’s just at postgame press conferences. But when he sees the right quarterback, the record scratches and he stops.
Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton talks to media during a pre-draft press conference on in Englewood, Colorado on April 18, 2024. Sean Payton is Rice Krispies. He snaps, crackles and pops. And that’s just at postgame news conferences. But when he sees the right quarterback, the record scratches and he stops.He doesn’t make it easy. He runs hot, bristles more than a paintbrush, and his intelligence comes across as arrogance.
Payton went to Jarrett last offseason. Stidham was more rough than diamond. Now, it’s time to draft Plan A., a potential better backup than Stidham or, if the draft variables mock the Broncos, a bridge starter for one season. How much does he like the next tier of J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr.? If the Vikings do not trade with the Chargers at No. 5 for McCarthy, will that start a slide for the Michigan star? He was more of a glorified game manager than a playmaker in college. But, he is a winner, leader and ran pro concepts in college, likely accelerating his transition to the pros. If he’s the guy, swap firsts and throw in a 2025 second-rounder to Atlanta at No. 8 and get him.
Everyone I trust regarding the draft believes the 24-year-old Nix will be available in the 20s. The Broncos need upgrades at a number of positions. You can’t pick the number and the team, but there are potential partners with the Rams , Steelers and Eagles . Trade back, land a second-round pick and take Nix later in the first.Sports Columnists |
This matters little to Payton. He believes in his eye and evaluation of the position. Fit matters. And after watching the Broncos’ previous 13 starters look like raccoons fighting their way out of a hefty bag, this is something. If not everything. Payton will demand a lot. He personally worked out McCarthy and Nix, and the club held a top 30 visit with Penix.
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