Sean Payton's Flexible Plan for Elliss

0:00On April 4, Denver Broncos' head coach Sean Payton drops some insight on rookie linebacker Jonah Ellis, saying the team might shift him around. Positions this spring to maximize his snaps. Payton pointed to Ellis' skill set as Versatile, noting he drafted his brother back in the day with a similar approach. He compared it to Zach Vaughn, where the Broncos couldn't get him on the field, but Philly made it work. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this flexibility at linebacker, especially with how it impacts depth and rookie development in a competitive. League. Payton highlighted examples like San Francisco's Fred Warner, who's thrived playing more out in space as an outside backer, despite inside routes. Projecting Ellis the same way, thanks to strong edge depth. We'll see how these talks with Ellis play out in OTAs, potentially unlocking a key piece for the Broncos' defense this season.