As the Denver Broncos prepare for the 2023 season, new head coach Sean Payton has wasted no time implementing his philosophies, which include a short leash for players who struggle in the new system.
After opening the preseason with an 18-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Payton explained to ESPN's Jeff Legwold that he has no problems benching players who don't improve.
"There is a point at which you pull the player out,'' Payton said. "There is an emphasis to it, but it has to be more than just that. It has to go away.