It is a new day in Denver. The Broncos have a new head coach at the helm, and he comes with an extensive NFL pedigree. Sean Payton is now in Mile High, hoping to change the fortunes of a proud franchise with expectations of once again lifting the Lombardi Trophy.
Broncos Brought in Sean Payton To Right the Ship
Payton is the Broncos head coach heading into 2023, and this will be his first season with the team. Payton brings 15 years of NFL head coaching experience, all with the New Orleans Saints.
Payton last coached in 2021 with the Saints before his time in New Orleans ended. Payton used 2022 as a chance to get into the television side of things as he was a part of the FOX Sports NFL coverage throughout the week.
During his brief time in the media, Payton was a constant name mentioned around the league for possible job opportunities, and when the noise became too loud to ignore, Payton took interviews en route to eventually being named the head guy in Denver.
Who Was the Head Coach Before Payton?
Before Payton joined the franchise this offseason, the Broncos employed Nathaniel Hackett. Hackett was only the head guy in Denver for one year, and his record as the team’s head coach was 4-11, making him one of the least successful head coaches in franchise history.
Prior to Hackett’s one season, the Broncos had Vic Fangio as their head coach. Fangio was the lead man in Denver from 2019 to 2021 for a total of three seasons at the helm.
What Is Payton’s Record With the Broncos?
Payton currently has no record with the Broncos, as this is his first season in Denver, but his overall career record is 152-89. Payton is a well-respected and highly successful coach in the NFL, and the Broncos are hoping he can bring that pedigree to Mile High.
Has Payton Ever Won a Super Bowl?
Yes, Payton has won a Super Bowl as a head coach. That came in 2009 when the team would finish 13-3 in the regular season en route to beating Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.
In 15 years as the head man, Payton has had a winning record in 10 of them, showing that the Broncos are getting a capable and winning head coach to lead their franchise.
