Jaycee Horn barked and Sean Payton barked back.
The Carolina cornerback and Denver head coach exchanged words after the Broncos’ 28-14 win Sunday at Empower Field, though Payton tried to downplay the interaction.
“I coached his father,” Payton said, referring to 12-year veteran and former New Orleans wide receiver Joe Horn. “So I was yelling back at him. I don’t know what the exchange was, but his father (was a player) I enjoyed coaching. I enjoyed him. (Jaycee) was frustrated. I think he was yelling at one of our other players.
“I like him.