What happened: A feature from Seth Wickersham, shared by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, examines how Broncos head coach Sean Payton worked to motivate Denver's roster during the team's 2026 playoff run. The piece arrives during the Broncos' offseason, months after that postseason concluded.

Why it matters: Denver enters training camp with Payton already locked into a five-year extension through 2030 alongside GM George Paton, following a 14-3 regular season. The retrospective adds context to how Payton built the culture behind that campaign as he now turns to preparing the roster for 2026.

What to watch: Broncos training camp is underway, with Payton's approach from the playoff run set to carry into building the 2026 roster.