Payton

American

[peyt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

Walter Sweetness, 1954–99, U.S. football player.
a male given name.

Payton British

/ ˈpeɪtən /

noun

Walter. 1954–99, American footballer and sports administrator

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But drawing up a workable game plan for Jarrett Stidham is right in Sean Payton’s wheelhouse, so don’t count out the Broncos.

From Los Angeles Times

Payton Pritchard led Boston's scoring with 32 points and Michael Porter Jr scored 30 to pace the Nets.

From Barron's

The moment Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton returned to his office after last weekend’s playoff win over the Buffalo Bills, he instantly knew something was wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He will be ready to go,” Payton said ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship, “and ready for the moment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Payton had already liked Stidham coming out of Auburn, and took notice when McDaniels brought him to Vegas.

From The Wall Street Journal

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