Paton Extension Likely, Broncos Draft Prep in Full Swing

0:00On April 2nd Denver Broncos General Manager George Payton is stepping into the final year of his contract, but it looks like good times ahead. Coach Sean Payton has been vocal about wanting to lock him up with an extension, and Payton himself sounds all in, praising the ownership and the team. Owner and CEO Greg Penner backed that up during media time in Arizona, saying straight up they want Payton around for the long haul. He called Patton a great partner for Payton and their teamwork. Fans and folks around the league see this as stability for the Broncos, especially with a solid squad in place. Patton's role in building that foundation has everyone nodding in approval. Right now they're deep in draft prep, with the NFL draft hitting April 23rd through 25th. Any extension talks might wait till after, maybe as early as May, or stretching into summer. Expect Payton to stick in Denver, keeping the front office humming as they chase those bigger goals next season.