He is blunt. Like Frank.

Sean Payton became “Chairman of the Bored” when he took over a Broncos franchise battered, beaten and embarrassed. Under Nathaniel Hackett’s 15-game watch of fans counting down the play clock , a player cursing out his quarterback , and teammates shoving one another on the sidelines and punching opponents , the sheer disconnect was comedic and horrifying.

Three seasons later, something just as frightening exists .

What began on a smoldering day in July with construction cranes and temporary stands can end in one place, and only one place, for this season to truly be a success.

The Super Bowl. No. 60. A 10-year reunion at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

This is not my expectation . This is Payton’s. He became Frank Sinatra this summer, telling

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