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“I Wanna Know What He’s Smoking”: HC Sean Payton’s Reported Asking Salary Causes a Stir in NFL World

Published 01/19/2023, 4:25 AM EST

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Sean Payton has proven himself as a great head coach in the NFL. His 2010 Super Bowl win with the New Orleans Saints was just the icing on the cake in showing his ability to create monsters on the football field. And now he is eyeing a comeback into the NFL with a new coaching gig. But his reported asking salary has caused a huge stir in the NFL world.

Payton has many suitors who have already contacted him about the possibility of joining him in taking over their franchise. But will anyone be willing to pay for what he is reportedly asking?

Sean Payton’s salary demand stirs up the NFL world

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New reports are emerging in the Sean Payton saga every day. The latest ones have to do with his salary expectations. The reports suggest that the legendary head coach is asking for a compensation package in the region of $20-25 million a year.

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Such a huge salary expectation has really stirred up the NFL world. The fans are divided on the matter. While some fans aren’t happy or convinced that Payton should get such a salary, others want their franchise to pay up and bring him in. This fan is relieved that the Denver Broncos owner can pay Payton.

Another fan and another take on the Broncos’ ownership.

This fan wants the Washington Commanders to switch to Payton as the head coach.

Another franchise that is interested in Payton as an HC.

Fans are talking a lot about the legendary coach and the possibility of him going to the Broncos.

But this fan, and many others, aren’t really convinced about paying the legendary HC that amount of money.

This fan doesn’t think Payton is worth that kind of money.

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Payton doesn’t need to prove himself as a coach in the NFL. His achievements speak for themselves. And surely there are teams that would give anything to bring him in to try and turn their fortunes around. He has done it before, and he can do it again.

Is Sean Payton worth the money?

Sean Payton created a team out of the Saints during his time in New Orleans. He gave the NFL world a monster QB by the name of Drew Brees. And he won the team a Super Bowl title too. So, the question isn’t if he is worth the money. The real question is: if anyone today would be willing to pay that kind of money for a head coach.

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And the simple answer is why not? There are franchises that pay exorbitant salaries to their players. A proven coach is worth a lot these days. He has already spoken with a few teams and it is still to be seen where he ends up if he does make a comeback next season.

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Shivam Pratap Singh

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Shivam Pratap Singh originally hails from Punjab, India. After completing his Master's degree from Jamia Millia Islamia, he joined the world of media with a stint at Opoyi. While he was there, he started to follow the NFL.
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Deepika Bhaduri