Head Coach Sean Payton Under Fire for Criticizing Broncos and Jets
In a surprising turn of events, first-year Broncos head coach Sean Payton found himself in hot water after making scathing remarks about his former team and his upcoming opponent. Payton, who led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory in 2009, did not mince his words when discussing the 2022 Broncos and this year’s Jets.
According to Payton, the 2022 Broncos were one of the worst-coached teams he has ever seen. Furthermore, he had some critical comments about the current state of the Jets. These remarks didn’t sit well with Billy Turner, who played for the Broncos last year and is now a member of the Jets.
Taking to social media, Turner expressed his disdain for Payton’s comments. In a strongly-worded post, he wrote: “Seems like someone started training camp and is trying to soften the blow after realizing what he’s in for this season. Fucking bum.” Turner also included hashtags such as “childish” and “BountyGate,” referencing the infamous scandal that resulted in Payton’s suspension during his tenure as head coach of the Saints.
It is worth noting that Turner has a long history with Broncos offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. The two have worked together for four seasons, including Hackett’s time as the offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Turner’s loyalty to Hackett and his unwavering support for the Broncos further fueled his strong reaction to Payton’s comments.
The tension between the Broncos and Jets has now reached a boiling point, with their Week Five matchup garnering significant attention. Both teams have made headlines this week due to the contentious exchanges taking place. Fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between the two squads, which promises to be one of the most-discussed games of the current NFL season.
As the Broncos and Jets prepare to face off on the field, the war of words off the field continues to intensify. It remains to be seen whether Payton’s comments will motivate the Broncos or serve as extra fuel for the Jets. One thing is for sure – all eyes will be on the outcome of this highly-anticipated matchup.