Sean Payton Downplays Broncos’ AFC West Gear, Calls It ‘Pretty Ugly’

Overview

• The Broncos clinched their first AFC West title since 2015 after beating the Chiefs on Christmas and the Chargers later losing to the Texans.
• Payton said he told equipment manager Chris Valenti to place the division-champion hats and shirts in lockers and described the designs as “pretty ugly.”
• He acknowledged he had not personally seen the items when commenting on them and said the team did not discuss a celebration.
• The team-issued shirt features the slogan “Been There, Won That,” which tight end Adam Trautman said he did not understand.
• Denver posted a “Goal 1” message to mark the clinch and is now focused on Week 18 against the Chargers with a chance to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed.