Even with the Denver Broncos, who just returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2015 last fall, Payton has already built a staff coveted by other clubs. That is evidenced by the fact that Payton's staff lost three coaches to other teams this offseason. It's nothing new for Payton.
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Eight years ago, Payton had a staff with the New Orleans Saints that looks incredible in hindsight, via former NFL journalist Michael Balko:
That's five head coaches (not including Payton), including two current head coaches in the NFL who all worked under Payton in 2017. The most recent addition is Aaron Glenn, who became head coach of the New York Jets this offseason.
New Orleans went 11-5 in 2017, winning the NFC South before getting knocked out of the playoffs in the divisional round by the Minnesota Vikings via the Minneapolis Miracle.
As for Payton's current staff in Denver, up-and-coming coaches to note include offensive pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Davis Webb and defensive pass game coordinator/assistant head coach Jim Leonhard.
