Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos fell short of their goals this season, but this group looks like they could be a step or two away from reaching the Super Bowl in the near future. Franchise quarterback Bo Nix isn't going anywhere, and after retaining Vance Joseph, the Broncos' third-ranked scoring defense should remain elite in 2026.
Now the Broncos may need a little more help to become the class of the AFC. Recently, Coach Payton sat down with an old friend about a position on his staff.
According to KUSA's Mike Klis, the Broncos talked to former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer about a role on the coaching staff last week. Payton wants Zimmer to join the Crew in a "senior coaching" role.
Payton and Zimmer reportedly share mutual interest in making a deal, but as Klis reports, nothing is imminent. Zimmer worked with Payton on the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2005. Now, almost 20 years later, the two may be reunited.
Zimmer last served in the NFL as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator in 2024. If they can come to an agreement on a contract he will bring over 20 seasons of NFL experience to Denver. With the Broncos making back-to-back trips to the playoffs, Denver appears to be a good fit for Zimmer if he wants to add to his Super Bowl ring collection after winning one in 1995.
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