Broncos Make Decision on George Paton’s Future: Report

The Denver Broncos had an 8-9 record at the end of the season after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders.

After just one season under head coach Sean Payton, there was substantial doubt as to whether general manager George Paton would remain in his position.

The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero state that the Broncos plan to hold onto Paton in the future.

Sources say there shouldn’t be a question about the status of general manager George Paton.”

“Paton is viewed as safe inside the organization, sources say. Based on his overall evaluation talents and a strong working relationship with Sean Payton since the head coach arrived last offseason, all indications are Paton should stay on,” per Rapoport and Pelissero.

On December 28, ESPN’s Adam Schefter was interviewed on 104.3 The Fan in Denver and explained that the decision is going to be made by Payton.

“That’s going to be a Sean decision, just like the Russell [Wilson] thing was ultimately his decision, and we saw how that went. We’ll see what he decides there. It’s going to be the next question. I don’t have an answer for you. Sean’s going to have to answer that,” Schefter said.

In Denver, Paton’s Tenure Hasn’t Been Great
Following general manager John Elway’s decision to resign as the team’s head coach, the Broncos hired Paton in January 2021.

Whether to retain head coach Vic Fangio or take a new approach was one of Paton’s first choices after being hired.