ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Just two days after Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said he would begin to evaluate what needed to be done in the coming offseason, he has made his first change on his coaching staff.
Sources confirmed Friday morning Payton has fired special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica. Kotwica had been hired by Payton, along with Mike Westhoff, to oversee special teams play when Payton was hired last year. Westhoff, who had worked with Kotwica previously with the New York Jets, retired earlier this year due to health concerns.
Special teams assistant Chris Banjo, who played for Payton with the New Orleans Saints, remains on staff.