The Denver Broncos chose to stand pat at the trade deadline, which may have come as a surprise to those who haven’t watched the team a lot. The Broncos have ridden the growth of quarterback Bo Nix and a fierce group of pass rushers to the top of the AFC West,

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton on why the team didn't make any moves at the NFL trade deadline while sitting at 7-2 atop the AFC West.

Sean Payton learned a lot from Bill Parcells, but he didn't continue the coach's short-week routine for players.

When Payton first got the job in Denver, he hired Ben Kotwica as special teams coordinator and Mike Westhoff as assistant head coach and third-phase czar. Last season, the Broncos had a would-be game-winning chip-shot field goal blocked by the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, and Westhoff retired two days later.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton did not mince words following his teams win over the Houston Texans in Week 9.

The Denver Broncos might be making changes to their special teams units this week. The Broncos had another underwhelming game on special teams against the Houston Texans, with the blunders including a blocked field goal and a muffed punt return.

Sean Payton was asked about Bo Nix's rushing production in the Denver Broncos' 18-15 win over the Houston Texans, explaining why he doesn't talk to his quarterback about it. The Denver Broncos defeated the Houston Texans 18-15, but it wasn't pretty. The Broncos' performance featured several special-teams gaffes and another Tim Tebow-esque display.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton criticizes the special teams after a sloppy win over the Texans, warning mistakes could lead to changes.

Payton has repeatedly said that Nix's mobility and his ability to avoid sacks are among the QB's strengths, and Payton doesn't want to coach it out of him. So the Broncos will continue to allow Nix to run as he sees fit.