MOBILE, Ala. — Sean Payton’s spent this week continuing to turn Denver into something resembling New Orleans West.
The Broncos made moves this week to hire two long-time Saints in former offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. and longtime scout Cody Rager.
They join a host of others, from offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi to linebackers coach Joe Vitt to offensive line coach Zach Strief and tight ends coach Declan Doyle to several players on the roster who have ties to the Bayou.
That’s not particularly surprising considering Payton coached there from 2006 to ’21, of course, but it’s notable the additions have barely slowed after the coach’s first year in Denver.