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According to statistics compiled by The Athletic, Payton's offenses ranked first overall in yards per game (392.4) and second in points (27.7) from 2006-21.

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No. 2: Broncos' roster is underrated due to injuries
The league history books will lead the story of the 2022 Broncos with coach Nathaniel Hackett's bad decisions and Russell Wilson's struggles. But a more accurate picture also puts injuries in the first paragraph.

Back in 2018, the 49ers had one of the most injury-ravaged seasons in recent memory, and finished 4-12. The following season? Key players returned, they finished 13-3, and ultimately reached Super Bowl 54. The Broncos can follow a similar path. Payton wanted this job because he realizes Denver isn't a 5-12 roster. Any coach could get more out of this group, and an outstanding coach like Payton can lead a 49ers-like turnaround.

No. 3: Russell Wilson wasn't that bad
… By the end of the year, he was relegated to the 4 p.m. ET game window and actually snuck in some strong games. He cooked in the Broncos' two losses to the Chiefs, overtime loss against the Raiders, and Week 18 win over the Chargers.

Wilson's passer rating was over 100 in three of his last five games. He looked healthier and more in sync with his receivers, and that was with Hackett. Just imagine if that trend continues with Payton calling far superior plays.

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