Sean Payton might get in the way of the Broncos landing supremely talented running back prospect Ashton Jeanty.

The Associated Press announced five finalists for the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year award on Thursday and Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton made the list. Payton is not considered the

After a dismal 2023 season, Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos decided to cut ties with quarterback Russell Wilson and draft Bo Nix, hoping he'd be a serviceable replacement.

Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos made a surprising decision on Friday, and rumors of their next steps have already surfaced.

New Orleans & Tuscaloosa owe the Dolphins medical staff a great deal of gratitude. Drew Brees failed his physical in ‘06 during his free agent visit to Miami. Nick Saban wanted to sign the Future Hall of Famer that offseason. The deal was dead. Brees’ agent had a favor to ask of… pic.twitter.com/15ixrIhXfM

Former Saints head coach Sean Payton took to social media Wednesday to challenge legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban on his recollection of how Drew Brees ended up in New Orleans in 2006. Nineteen years ago, Saban was entering his second campaign as the head coach of the Dolphins following a 9-7 season.

Sean Payton was named AP Coach of the Year with the New Orleans Saints in 2006 and he’s a finalist for the award in 2024 with the Denver Broncos:

Payton is not the only Bronco selected as a finalist for an end-of-the-season award. Quarterback Bo Nix is a finalist for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year while cornerback Pat Surtain II has been nominated for AP Defensive Player of the Year.

Drew Brees left the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent in 2006, joined the New Orleans Saints, and embarked on an incredible 15-year stint with the franchise.

ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler mentioned the Denver Broncos as a potential landing spot for one of the NFL's top free agents this offseason. Fowler noted on Wednesday that running back Aaron Jones, who played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024,

At 23 his NFL career was derailed by a catastrophic knee injury, but it never kept Bridgewater from making an impact.

The Associated Press announced finalists for its 2024 end-of-season NFL awards last week and three Denver Broncos were recognized. Broncos coach Sean Payton (Coach of the Year), cornerback Pat Surtain