Sean Payton considers stepping back for Bill Belichick amid coaching rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Sean Payton contemplated suggesting to Greg Penner, owner of the Denver Broncos, that he step down as head coach to allow Bill Belichick to take the position. This came after Belichick was fired by the New England Patriots and while he seeks to break the career wins record. Belichick currently has 333 total wins, needing 15 more to surpass Don Shula's 347. Payton's idea highlights his respect for Belichick, although it was deemed impractical. Belichick faces a challenging coaching, having only one NFL interview in three hiring cycles, raising questions about his future.
- •Payton viewed stepping down as a gesture of respect for Belichick.
- •Belichick seeks to break Shula's win record of 347 games.
- •Belichick has 333 career wins as of now.
- •Payton's suggestion was eventually considered impractical.
- •Belichick's future as a head coach appears uncertain.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton mused about stepping down for Bill Belichick, until he broke wins record
"A new article from Seth Wickersham of ESPN takes a look at Broncos coach Sean Payton's hectic week before the AFC Championship.
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