Sean Payton might be a better Coach of the Year candidate than you think
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
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Broncos’ Sean Payton named finalist for AP Coach of the Year award
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.
AP NFL Award finalists
Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 6, listed in alphabetical order: Brian Thomas Jr.

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Broncos season in review: Denver’s offense made strides under QB Bo Nix but lacked consistency in run game
Broncos QB Bo Nix had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history
Bo Nix reveals what Broncos should do differently in the NFL playoffs
The Denver Broncos reached the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2015 this season, but they crashed out of the postseason in the Wild Card round following a 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bi
Sean Payton gives positive outlook on Quinn Meinerz's Pro Bowl snub
Quinn Meinerz was snubbed by Pro Bowl voters this season, but Broncos coach Sean Payton believes they will make up for it down the road.
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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton lays down the hammer on the reality of having great coaches on a staff
It's a great problem to have -- having such a great staff that every team in the NFL wants to try and recruit those coaches for better positions on their staff. And, that's kind of what the Denver Broncos are currently going through.
Sean Payton has tried several times to make this ex-linebacker a coach
Sean Payton has twice tried to hire ex-linebacker Rob Ninkovich as a coach, once with the Saints and once with the Broncos.
Broncos' Sean Payton points finger at himself after ugly Wild Card loss to Bills
Broncos head coach Sean Payton is taking full responsibility for the Broncos' Wild Card loss to the Bills on Sunday.
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Did Sean Payton take a dig at the Saints in Broncos' postseason presser?
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:
CBS Camera Catches Sean Payton's 'Spirited' Sideline Conversation with Broncos Coach
It was a frustrating performance for Denver after starting the game so hot, and that frustration boiled over at one point in the second half between head coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. CBS cameras caught a tense moment between the two in the fourth quarter.
Broncos coach Sean Payton's surprising Chiefs take after being eliminated
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton believes his team would have faired well in a potential matchup with the Chiefs.
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HC Sean Payton on the Broncos: 'When you start playing for each other, then you got something'
Head Coach Sean Payton discusses Denver's AP All-Pro selections, making in-game adjustments and the Broncos' tight-knit locker room this season.
How Sean Payton, Broncos can get to the next level after blowout in Buffalo
Payton's Broncos stood little chance against the Bills, but one exec believes Denver is close to being "very good — like, 13 wins good."