Sean Payton has the Broncos atop the AFC in his third season with the organization, but what does his contract look like?

You hear the word "grit" used all the time in sports, but what exactly makes a "gritty athlete"? Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton believes he’s found the answer thanks to the help of a college professor’s book.

On Wednesday, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton turned some heads with his message to the denizens of Empower Field at Mile High. Once again, Payton implored Broncos Country to amp up the noise and be rowdy from the time that Drake Maye and the New England Patriots enter the huddle to when the ball is snapped.

Mike Vrabel had high praise for Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton.

If Sean Payton leads the Broncos to the Super Bowl, he'll be one of just eight head coaches to lead two different franchises to the league's biggest stage.

It's safe to say Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton's comments ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game have made the rounds in the New England Patriots' locker room.

Davis Webb is a buffer. He is brilliant. And this game plan demands his best work, steeling Jarrett Stidham for the biggest challenge of his career, or any career for that matter.

Sean Payton said Broncos fans will get two weeks to rest their lungs after the Patriots game.

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