Broncos’ Pro Bowl safety hypes up new head coach Sean Payton, says he’s moving past disappointing 2022

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Justin Simmons is entering his eighth NFL season after failing to reach the playoffs in his previous seven.

That comes as a surprise considering he was drafted by the Denver Broncos less than three months after their 2016 Super Bowl victory.

The Broncos' playoff drought is the second-longest in the league. The drought was supposed to end last season with the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade, but Denver's 5-12 record was probably the biggest disappointment of the league.

So, they revamped their coaching staff and brought in Sean Payton.

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Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

"It’s been great so far. We’ve only had OTAs with him this offseason, and it’s been great just getting to know him, getting to know his coaching style a little bit. And just makes you really excited for camp and then preseason heading into the season," Simmons said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. 

"He’s been really great, he’s been awesome, super educational and, like I said, I can’t wait for the season."

Payton is Simmons' sixth head coach, including last season's interim Jerry Rosburg, in the NFL. The 29-year-old admitted learning so many different styles of coaching in such little time is "tough," but his teammates are ready to get back to January football.

"What makes it great is the guys in the locker room, and you realize how important each relationship is," Simmons said. "I see it day in and day out, guys pouring in blood, sweat and tears heading into the