In late July, Broncos coach Sean Payton became the pincushion of widespread criticism after taking over as coach. comments to Jarrett Bell USA Today Published. Payton was dragged in for his startling candor, and in 2022, the Broncos were gunned down for mishandling Russell Wilson, former Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett was gunned down for his poor job with the team, and the Jets Then they went too far and were showered with bullets. The hype they were getting at the time.
Payton drew even more ridicule after the season started and he hated the Broncos, as he also said of the 2023 Broncos, “I’d be pissed if this wasn’t a playoff team.”
In hindsight, Peyton was right. About everything he said.
Here’s what he said about the 2022 Broncos. “Rarely does something happen that an NFL team or organization is embarrassed by. And it happened here. Partly through their own fault, they spent so much time trying to win in the offseason. It was about public relations, pomp and circumstance, getting people to march, and all that.”
Here’s what he had to say about the 2023 Jets. hard knock, all of it. We can see it coming.Remember when Dan Snyder formed that Dream Team? He was on the Giants. [at the time]. I was a young coach. I thought, “How am I going to compete with them?” Dion is there now. ‘The team won eight games or something. So, listen. . . Just do your job. ”
Regarding Wilson’s struggles in his first year with the Broncos, Payton said: To the extent permitted, 20 dirty hands are tolerated in the goofy training room and conference room. crime. Hackett doesn’t know. Many people had mud on their hands. Russell wasn’t alone. He didn’t just flip out. he still has it. Has he hit a wall with this BS? ”
Peyton said in Hackett: “It may have been one of the worst coaching jobs in NFL history. That’s how bad it was.”
Should Peyton have said that? No, it’s still not clear how that happened. (My own theory is that he mistakenly failed to seek “off the record” protection and chose to admit his mistake by never mentioning it.) Still, Payton was right. is.
The proof is in the standings. After starting 1-5, the Broncos have won five straight. They are a strong contender for the playoffs.
The Jets have regressed from their strong preseason performance. And while it seemed at one point that he might be able to find a way to win enough games until Aaron Rodgers returned from a torn Achilles tendon, the offense completely failed. And the offense is ultimately being managed by the man Payton accused of registering for “one of the worst coaching jobs in NFL history.”
Again, Payton shouldn’t have said what he said. Beyond his immediate reaction to his own comment, he set himself up to look even worse when forced to eat his own words.
Twelve weeks into the 2023 regular season, Payton doesn’t seem to believe his own words. He’s likely to take advantage of the suspicions of those who fired him soon.