ESPN.com · Jan 28, 2025
Broncos' Sean Payton searching for hybrid offensive player
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos' offseason wasn't 72 hours old before coach Sean Payton made it clear that he wants to get serious about his search for a "joker."
The joker is a multi-tasking player who can function as a runner or receiver. He is a hybrid player with quality run-after-the-catch ability and can be matched up across the formation. Payton speaks often during game weeks about the joker position and how much it means to his offense.
But Payton has not had that type of player in his first two seasons as the Broncos' coach after having been so accustomed to it during his 15-year run in New Orleans.
