The biggest reason for the Broncos' loss was several self-inflicted wounds that led to terrible penalties, but there are two areas of this game where Sean Payton owes a good explanation.

Sean Payton added a pair of offensive staffers this offseason, but largely combated a run on his assistant coaching ranks by promoting from within and giving new titles to coveted young coaches.

You might have to go through Bronco coach Sean Payton first ... with the Lions for Stafford and cut out the 49ers. Knowing that history, it makes sense that Payton wanted to avoid a similar ...