Sean Payton Dishes Out Verbal Jabs During Preseason Game
During his tenure with the Saints, Sean Payton had quite the rivalry with the Falcons, and it seems he couldn’t resist an opportunity to fire another shot while coaching the Broncos.
As Payton, now 62 and in his 19th season, spoke with NBC 9 News Denver’s Cynthia Freland at halftime of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, he highlighted this ongoing rivalry. The Broncos were leading 24-0 at the time, and it felt like the perfect moment to rattle off some banter.
Freland set it up nicely, complimenting his past success in Atlanta. She said, “I know you won here in Atlanta, and it looks like you’re going to continue that winning streak.” This was too good for Payton to pass up, as his team ended up winning the game 27-7, despite a notable lack of fans in attendance.
When asked about the attendance, Payton humorously remarked, “A lot of people dressed up as empty seats today.” Official stats showed attendance at 68,183, but, really, the number of visible empty seats told a different story.
Throughout his career, Payton has boasted a remarkable 22-9 record against the Falcons. Notably, he is 11-4 in games played in Atlanta. It’s safe to say he thrives in that environment.
Recalling past interactions, there’s a moment that stands out involving former Falcons receiver Roddy White. Payton had trolled him before, retweeting a claim in 2020 about Atlanta’s upcoming dominance over the Saints after Taysom Hill was named starter, which, let’s just say, didn’t go as planned for the Falcons.
Meanwhile, the Broncos are looking to bounce back after a strong season ending in disappointment, losing to the Patriots in the AFC Championship without their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, who suffered a broken ankle earlier in the playoffs.
As for the Falcons, there’s optimism surrounding new head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who will be competing for the starting spot with Michael Penix Jr. They hope to make a playoff return for the first time since 2018. So, with a new season on the horizon, it remains to be seen how the rivalry—and their respective teams—will evolve.
Sean Payton escalates rivalry with Falcons with harsh preseason comment
Sean Payton Dishes Out Verbal Jabs During Preseason Game
During his tenure with the Saints, Sean Payton had quite the rivalry with the Falcons, and it seems he couldn’t resist an opportunity to fire another shot while coaching the Broncos.
As Payton, now 62 and in his 19th season, spoke with NBC 9 News Denver’s Cynthia Freland at halftime of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, he highlighted this ongoing rivalry. The Broncos were leading 24-0 at the time, and it felt like the perfect moment to rattle off some banter.
Freland set it up nicely, complimenting his past success in Atlanta. She said, “I know you won here in Atlanta, and it looks like you’re going to continue that winning streak.” This was too good for Payton to pass up, as his team ended up winning the game 27-7, despite a notable lack of fans in attendance.
When asked about the attendance, Payton humorously remarked, “A lot of people dressed up as empty seats today.” Official stats showed attendance at 68,183, but, really, the number of visible empty seats told a different story.
Throughout his career, Payton has boasted a remarkable 22-9 record against the Falcons. Notably, he is 11-4 in games played in Atlanta. It’s safe to say he thrives in that environment.
Recalling past interactions, there’s a moment that stands out involving former Falcons receiver Roddy White. Payton had trolled him before, retweeting a claim in 2020 about Atlanta’s upcoming dominance over the Saints after Taysom Hill was named starter, which, let’s just say, didn’t go as planned for the Falcons.
Meanwhile, the Broncos are looking to bounce back after a strong season ending in disappointment, losing to the Patriots in the AFC Championship without their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, who suffered a broken ankle earlier in the playoffs.
As for the Falcons, there’s optimism surrounding new head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who will be competing for the starting spot with Michael Penix Jr. They hope to make a playoff return for the first time since 2018. So, with a new season on the horizon, it remains to be seen how the rivalry—and their respective teams—will evolve.
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