How does Phillip Lindsay grade the Broncos’ season so far? Who gets the best score?
The Broncos are 7–2, the Super Bowl conversation is growing, and it’s time for Sean Payton’s midseason report card. On The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay assess the head coach’s performance—and Phil changes his grade before the discussion is over.
Starting with a B-plus, Phil makes the case for judging Payton as more than an offensive play caller. He points to the construction of the team, the defense’s success under Vance Joseph and Payton’s role in keeping Denver positioned to compete.
That bigger picture leads Phil to bump his grade to an A-minus. But this isn’t the final exam. With the second half of the season and a potential playoff run still ahead, the Broncos have more to prove before anyone can fully judge the year.
The conversation raises a question for fans: how should Payton’s overall results balance against the areas of the team that still need improvement? Denver has given its supporters plenty to enjoy—but the most important tests are still coming.
Broncos Country, what midseason grade would you give Sean Payton—and what does he need to do to earn an A by season’s end? Drop your report card in the comments, like the video and subscribe for more Broncos coverage from The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay.
