The Broncos stirred headlines weeks ago when they shipped wideout Devaughn Vele to the Saints . At first, Denver wasn’t keen on letting him go. But when New Orleans dangled a tempting fourth-rounder that could land returns in the 2026 Draft, the Mile High front office gave in. Soon after another name that kept buzzing in calls? Offensive tackle Frank Crum . And that’s exactly where Sean Payton finally drew a line.

Payton didn’t shy away from explaining the Broncos’ stance. “He’s been a player; we’ve had three teams call on him,” Payton admitted. Denver’s refusal wasn’t about stubbornness, though. Instead, it’s fueled by what they believe Crum could turn into. As Payton put it, the staff has “a really good vision for what we think he can become.”

But Payton’s focus isn’t

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