George Paton and Sean Payton were foisted upon each other, but two years later, it appears to be a match ordained by the football gods.

No Denver offense between Peyton Manning’s retirement and coach Sean Payton’s arrival finished better than 23rd in scoring. Payton’s first team here finished 19th. Then this season the Broncos scored 28 or more points eight times and won all eight of those games.

Did Sean Payton take a dig at the Saints in Broncos’ postseason presser? He credited a couple of ex-Saints on his team’s medical staff for keeping players healthy:

Denver Broncos owner Greg Penner, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton all spoke glowingly of QB Bo Nix, who they believe is the future of the franchise under center.

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The Broncos coach hasn't benefited from the Joker-type player in Denver he grew used to in New Orleans. That will top offseason wish list.

After the Broncos' season came to an end after a blowout loss to the Bills in the Wild Card round, Sean Payton say Bo Nix is the real deal.

It starts with me,” Sean Payton said after the Broncos’ loss. “It’s always a tough pill to swallow especially when it’s a postseason game.”

After a bold claim about competing with the Chiefs, Sean Payton faces social media backlash. But could Denver's progress hint at a brighter future in the AFC West?