Sean Payton Mulls Step‑Down to Let Belichick Break Wins Record

In a surprising move, the newly hired Broncos head coach Sean Payton said he was considering offering to step back to an assistant head coach role, allowing former Patriots coach Bill Belichick to remain at the helm until he amasses 15 victories and breaks Don Shula’s longstanding 347‑win record.

Payton’s musings came after Belichick was fired by the Patriots following the 2023 season, and the idea was ultimately deemed too complex and fanciful for the NFL’s high‑stakes environment. palladian.co.za