Now that Jim Harbaugh-to-the-NFL rumors have been fully shut down and the popular coach is staying in the college ranks, the Denver Broncos ownership group is likely to turn full attention and assets toward the highly coveted Sean Payton.
With Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, Sean Payton is No. 1 on Broncos list.
— Woody Paige (@woodypaige) January 16, 2023
The Saints have now given three teams in addition to the Broncos permission to interview their former head coach - the Cardinals, Texans and now Panthers.