During an OTA practice in May, backup quarterback Ben DiNucci threw an interception right in front of Broncos owner and Walmart CEO Greg Penner.
So head coach Sean Payton wanted to test his backup’s mental toughness by teasing him that if the NFL doesn’t work out, he could probably get a job at WalMart.
“I was telling Greg before practice how this Ben DiNucci was doing well. I told Ben—I said, ‘You know, he owns Walmart. If it doesn’t work out here, I’m sure there’s a greeting opportunity somewhere at one of his local stores (laughs).’”
But at least the head coach acknowledged that it was mostly just a good defensive play.