Sean Payton
Mentioned in 76 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A prominent NFL head coach who has held positions with the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos, known for his play-calling strategies, player development capabilities, and high-profile fourth-down decision-making in playoff games. Podcasts frequently discuss his coaching style, collaborative approach with coordinators like Davis Webb, and his influence on quarterback development, particularly regarding Bo Nix and Drew Brees. His tenure with the Saints included a Super Bowl XLIV championship, while his current work with the Broncos has generated ongoing analysis of his personnel management and game management decisions.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Apr 2, 2026
BILLS SQUAD SHOW: Will this draft SHOWCASE a new Brandon Beane; QB1 is a dad!
“Discussed as having large ego; attended coaches breakfast day-drinking event; known for confidence and personality”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 2, 2026
Will Aaron Rodgers play for the Broncos? (4/2 Hour 1)
“Discussed as potential architect of Rodgers acquisition; analyzed for legendary QB fascination”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 2, 2026
Eagles have a Jalen Hurts problem, Puka Nacua seeks help, Rams-49ers in Australia
“Mentioned in coaches' pool happy hour video; known for communication and storytelling”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 1, 2026
PFT PM: Are the Broncos interested in Aaron Rodgers?
“Pursuing second Super Bowl win with different franchise, creating urgency for QB decision”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 1, 2026
NFL League Meetings Reaction Day 2: MNF Doubleheaders are no more, Thanksgiving Eve Games, NFL Flag Football
“Expressed skepticism about NFL players participating in flag football due to injury risk concerns”
KSR · Apr 1, 2026
NFL Cover Zero: Hard Knocks revealed and 49ers LB Eric Kendricks!
“Discussed as having positive demeanor in league meetings photo after successful Broncos season”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Jones on George Pickens Contract + Ravens President on Max Crosby Trade (3/31 Hour 2)
“Discussed flag football coaching experience, Super Bowl XLIV onside kick strategy, and production meeting confidentiality”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Mar 31, 2026
32 Takeaways from AFC Coaches Breakfast and Dave Canales Steals the Show
“Discussed roster decisions, Jalen Waddle trade, and acknowledged luck in winning close games”
First Things First · Mar 20, 2026
Luka Doncic scores 60 in Lakers win, Brou’s Ballot, Duke's close call, Sean Payton joins, Title Pie
“Coaching flag football team featuring Tom Brady; discussed international competition and Olympic implications”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 10, 2026
3/10/26 Married Without the Ring 🏠 + The LA Marathon! | Brown Bag Mornings
“Coach for Fanatics flag football event featuring current and former NFL athletes”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Mar 2, 2026
ACT NOW? Should the Buffalo Bills PRIORITIZE O'Cyrus Torrence Contract Extension?
“New Saints offensive coordinator; his system philosophy and guard prototype directly align with Torrence's playing style”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 4
“Saints coach who received season suspension in 2012 bounty gate scandal still resented in New Orleans”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 26, 2026
Colin Cowherd Podcast - NFL Draft Combine, Mendoza A Lock To Raiders At #1, Eagles Drama, Chiefs Rebuild?
“Denver Broncos head coach who delegated play-calling to Davis Webb; known for intense personality”
Brock and Salk · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 2: Mariners Star Outfielder Julio Rodriguez on Learning He Cannot Please Everyone
“Broncos head coach; commented on Super Bowl loss and respect for Seahawks organization”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 26, 2026
Ravens HC Jesse Minter hopes to get Lamar Jackson at OTAs + Broncos HC Sean Payton will give up play-calling duties to OC Davis Webb (2/26 Hour 2)
“Broncos HC delegating play-calling duties to OC Davis Webb, potentially shifting toward CEO-style management model”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 4
“Saints head coach delegating play-calling to Davis Webb; first time relinquishing this responsibility”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Feb 25, 2026
25 More NFL Combine Nuggets, Bills GM Brandon Beane and Steelers GM Omar Khan Join the Show!
“Denver Broncos head coach with reported tension over Bo Nix injury communication and media relations”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 25, 2026
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel, Browns HC Todd Monken, and Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald join the show from Indy
“Former Saints coach, slept with Super Bowl trophy after winning Super Bowl XLIV”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 25, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine, Howie Roseman stops by, News from the day
“Broncos head coach retaining Davis Webb as offensive coordinator to prevent departure”
Brock and Salk · Feb 24, 2026
Hour 4: Which Mariner are you Buying Into This Season?
“Referenced for 'fully bloomed culture' concept applied to Mariners organizational development”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 12, 2026
12 Lessons From the 2025 Fantasy Season, Olympic Crotchmaxxing, and Clavicular Part 2
“Denver Broncos head coach; noted for volatile roster management and inconsistent player deployment”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 11, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 2 - The early top 10 teams for 2026, NFL draft prospects, Greg Cosell
“Example of elite coaching hire impacting team improvement”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 11, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 3 - Drew Brees joins The Herd
“Denver Broncos head coach reportedly delegating play-calling duties to Davis Webb for first time in career”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 11, 2026
Best of The Herd
“Former New Orleans Saints head coach; Drew Brees' coach during Super Bowl run”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 3 - Drew Brees
“Former Saints head coach credited by Brees for leadership excellence and the famous Super Bowl halftime onside kick decision.”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 11, 2026
The Best of The Dan Patrick Show
“Former Saints head coach credited with calling ambush onside kick in Super Bowl XLIV; exemplifies great coaching instincts”
The McShay Show · Feb 11, 2026
Mickey Loomis: Saints EVP & GM | The Decision Maker Series
“Former Saints head coach; mentioned as long-time collaborator with Loomis on player evaluation and draft decisions”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Feb 11, 2026
Cooper Kupp and AJ Barner Are Super Bowl Champs & Drew Brees Talks Hall of Fame | EP 179
“Saints head coach; discussed coaching style, play-calling collaboration, and influence on Brees' career”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 10, 2026
Best of The Herd
“Defensive-first coaching philosophy cited as model for fourth-down decision-making and field position strategy”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 8, 2026
Charlie on The Super Bowl: Halftime Shows, Football, and Cultural Flashpoints
“NFL coach whose controversial hit on Favre remains contentious topic among long-time fans”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Feb 6, 2026
Diante Lee on Super Bowl Expectations, Will Darnold lead Seahawks over Patriots, Rooney rule dishonesty | 02.06
“Broncos head coach mentioned in context of Patriots' weak playoff path and QB evaluation”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 4, 2026
Super Bowl Propalooza, Raiders to Hire Kubiak, Arizona Hires LaFleur, and 'Sex and the City' Finale Reactions
“Denver Broncos head coach; made controversial comments about Bo Nix's ankle surgery and past injuries”
Sharp or Square · Feb 3, 2026
Super Bowl LX Analysis with John Middlekauff
“NFL coach referenced for his fourth-down decision-making and perspective on Vrabel's game management”
The Colin Cowherd Podcast · Jan 31, 2026
Prime Cuts - Super Bowl Preview, Belichick Hall of Fame Snub? Broncos Win With Bo Nix, NFL Coaching Carousel
“Broncos head coach whose fourth-down decision-making in playoff game critiqued by hosts”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 30, 2026
The coaching cycle that just won't quit
“Denver Broncos head coach; potential beneficiary of Davis Webb or Joe Brady as offensive coordinator”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 30, 2026
An NBA Mailbag, Belichick’s Snub, Pats Disrespect, and Half-Baked Ideas With Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House
“Broncos coach whose aggressive fourth-down call decision-making discussed as analytics vs. fan intuition”
Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara · Jan 29, 2026
Jared Allen on the Hall of Fame, Sacking Matt Leinart, the REAL Sack Record, The Art of the Pass Rush and more!
“Offered Jared Allen defensive line coaching position in Denver; Allen declined due to work-life balance concerns”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 29, 2026
Lessons learned from this season's conference title game participants
“Broncos head coach whose coaching tree and aggressive approach influenced modern NFL strategy”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Jan 28, 2026
Michael Strahan on Championship Sunday, Super Bowl Predictions, Sack Records and Life After the NFL | EP 177
“Broncos head coach in recent playoff game; coached Strahan earlier in his career”
The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny · Jan 27, 2026
The Brady Bunch? Bills Hire a New HC, and Recapping the Seahawks and Patriots Wins
“Broncos head coach whose fourth down decision-making and play-calling strategy was analyzed regarding game management”
Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
DOOGIE: Latest Minnesota Vikings coaching and coordinator updates
“Saints head coach who employed Frank Smith as assistant offensive line coach 2010-2014”
PTI · Jan 27, 2026
This Patriots defense is historically DOMINANT!
“Broncos head coach criticized for forgoing field goal in first half, a decision that proved costly in playoff loss to Patriots.”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 26, 2026
Darnold Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl, McCarthy to Steelers, Deion Fining Players? | 01.26
“Broncos coach who misled about Bo Nix's capabilities, then drafted him as backup replacement”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 26, 2026
Championship Sunday: Darnold's Moment, Pats Bury Stidham, Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy, and Blue Man Group
“Denver Broncos head coach whose fourth-down decision-making impacted playoff game outcome”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Darnold Does It, Snow Game II: Mile High, Pats-Seahawks, and the Wild Taipei Climb With Cousin Sal
“Saints/Broncos coach; career statistics compared to other elite coaches in context of McCarthy hire”
PTI · Jan 23, 2026
Title-Game Drama, Bills Bedlam, and a Lakers Shockwave
“Broncos head coach preparing backup QB Jarrett Stidham for AFC Championship start”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Jan 23, 2026
“Winter’s Coming”
“Denver Broncos head coach who hired Derek Stinham as insurance policy three years prior”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 23, 2026
Mina Kimes on Rams vs. Seahawks Showdown, 49ers injury theories, Patriots vs. Broncos | 01.23
“Denver Broncos head coach whose offensive game-planning and quarterback development discussed”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 23, 2026
Conference Championship Sunday Preview: Rams-Seahawks III meets the rise of the Broncos and Patriots
“Broncos head coach whose hiring and play-calling has transformed franchise in two seasons.”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 23, 2026
Last Call for Giannis Trades, Plus an NFL Round 3 Deep Dive With Chris Ryan, Joe House, and Peter Schrager
“Denver Broncos head coach who elevated backup Jarrett Stidham for AFC Championship after Bo Nix injury”