Broncos general manager George Paton is all about that action, boss. He’s addicted to the adrenaline rush of the deal and isn’t afraid to pull the trigger on a big trade.
During 15 months on the job in Denver, Paton has peddled as fast as any NFL exec possibly can. He has dealt away linebacker Von Miller and dealt for quarterback Russell Wilson, letting the Hall of Fame chips fall where they may in blockbuster moves.
“It’s hard to stand pat and hope,” Paton said Friday, when I asked him about his affinity for wheeling and dealing.