Word around the NFL is that if the Denver Broncos can’t land Sean Payton to be their next head coach, it may be because of his disinterest in having to be tied to starting quarterback Russell Wilson for the next few seasons.
The Broncos 2022 campaign was an unmitigated disaster. The organization made a massive move by agreeing to a blockbuster deal with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire future Hall-of-Famer Russell Wilson. Following the deal, they gave the star quarterback a five-year, $242 million extension because they felt so confident about his ability to turn their team back into a perennial contender.
Instead, the Broncos received the worst season Wilson has had in his distinguished career and an offense that ranked among the worst in the sport. The team’s performance cost first-time head coach Nathaniel Hackett his job and the team won just five games for the third time in the last six seasons.
With Walmart heir Rob Walton as the new head of the organization, the Broncos are hoping to make another big move this offseason, but this time for a top coach. The man universally viewed as the top candidate available is former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. However, the one-time Super Bowl champion may not be interested in a move to Denver to try to fix Russell Wilson.
