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Last month, Pro Football Focus compiled its list of the 10 best coaches heading into the 2026 NFL season. To no surprise, Sean McVay and Andy Reid top the list, with Kyle Shanahan, Mike Macdonald and Dan Campbell rounding out the top five.
Where does Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton land? Right within the top ten at No. 8 overall. PFF writer Bradley Locker highlighted Payton’s ability to change cultures and how he's done more with less on the offensive side of the ball.
“After a decorated 15-year tenure in New Orleans that featured a Super Bowl title, Payton has maintained his winning ways in Denver. In three years out west, Payton has also compiled a 32-19 record and has augmented his win total in every campaign, culminating in a 14-3 mark in 2025," Locker wrote for PFF.
"Operating as the Broncos’ effective offensive leader, Payton shoulders a considerable amount of play-calling responsibility. However, Denver has placed 17th, 17th and 20th in the last three respective seasons in offensive EPA per play, and balance hasn’t quite been established with the run and pass. Nevertheless, Payton deserves credit for assembling the sport’s highest-graded offensive line and helping Bo Nix continue to grow.”
Ranking in the top 10 of any head coach list is to be expected for Payton. But Payton’s eyes appear to be on another particular list: joining the group of coaches who have won multiple Super Bowls.
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Where does Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton land? Right within the top ten at No. 8 overall. PFF writer Bradley Locker highlighted Payton’s ability to change cultures and how he's done more with less on the offensive side of the ball.
“After a decorated 15-year tenure in New Orleans that featured a Super Bowl title, Payton has maintained his winning ways in Denver. In three years out west, Payton has also compiled a 32-19 record and has augmented his win total in every campaign, culminating in a 14-3 mark in 2025," Locker wrote for PFF.
"Operating as the Broncos’ effective offensive leader, Payton shoulders a considerable amount of play-calling responsibility. However, Denver has placed 17th, 17th and 20th in the last three respective seasons in offensive EPA per play, and balance hasn’t quite been established with the run and pass. Nevertheless, Payton deserves credit for assembling the sport’s highest-graded offensive line and helping Bo Nix continue to grow.”
Ranking in the top 10 of any head coach list is to be expected for Payton. But Payton’s eyes appear to be on another particular list: joining the group of coaches who have won multiple Super Bowls.
Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: See where PFF ranked Sean Payton among NFL’s best head coaches
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