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Sean Payton's defense of young Broncos player forces fans to rethink everything

When the Denver Broncos lost to the Cincinnati Bengals late in the 2024 season, no player came under more scrutiny after the game than cornerback Riley Moss.

Moss, who was coming back from an injury in that game, had a tough go against Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, who made some incredible plays and had arguably the bset game of his NFL career despite Moss being in perfect position at times. It was a humbling game for Moss, but a turning point for Broncos' fans and their perspective of Moss moving forward.

From that point on, Moss -- who had played great prior to his injury in 2024 -- was perceived as a liability by the fans.