January 1st 2025.
After spending 16 years of his coaching career in New Orleans, Sean Payton became a beloved figure in the city. He arrived in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and helped lead the Saints as the NFL team played a crucial role in the city's healing process. Under his guidance, the Saints even went on to win a Super Bowl in 2009. However, after the 2021 season, Payton announced his resignation, leaving behind a legacy that will not be forgotten.
In the wake of a tragic event, where a man drove a truck into a crowd in the French Quarter and claimed the lives of at least 15 people, Payton couldn't help but have his former home on his mind. As he expressed his heartbreak for the innocent lives lost, he also mentioned that he hadn't had the chance to catch up on the news yet. The timing of the attack was especially devastating, as it occurred during the holiday season when many people were in the city for the bowl games and New Year's festivities.
Adam Trautman, a tight end for the Denver Broncos, also spoke about the attack, mentioning that he used to live only 1.2 miles from where it happened. He first saw the news on social media and was initially unsure if it was real or not. But after confirming its validity, he couldn't help but feel scared and saddened by the proximity of the attack to his former home.
Moving on to the Broncos, the team is mostly healthy as they head into their final regular-season game. Some players, like left guard Ben Powers and defensive tackle Zach Allen, were given rest days. Meanwhile, rookie reserve offensive lineman Frank Crum was the only one absent from practice for a different reason. Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, who appeared on the injury report for the first time with a wrist issue, practiced fully, as did inside linebacker Justin Strnad and running back Tyler Badie, who remains on injured reserve.
The Broncos will face a tough opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs, who have already secured the top seed in the AFC and will rest their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes for their upcoming game. Interestingly, the Broncos had shown interest in acquiring Carson Wentz before eventually trading for Zach Wilson. Payton spoke about Wentz, acknowledging his talent and mentioning that the team had even spoken with him and his agents during the offseason.
It's safe to say that the Broncos have had an eventful season, both on and off the field. But their determination and focus have remained unchanged, despite facing tough challenges. If you want to stay updated on all things Broncos, be sure to sign up for the Broncos Insider to receive all the latest NFL analysis.
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