Broncos' Sean Payton hit Ben DiNucci with reality check after throwing pick in front of Walmart CEO

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The Denver Broncos signed quarterback Ben DiNucci to the roster to add depth at the position behind Russell Wilson as the organization geared up for the 2023 season.

DiNucci received some playing time with the Dallas Cowboys a few years ago but was never able to become a mainstay on an NFL roster. In 2023, he joined the XFL and played an entire season with the Seattle Sea Dragons. He led the league with 2,671 passing yards and had 20 touchdown passes.

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Seattle Sea Dragons quarterback Ben DiNucci, #6, looks to throw the ball during the first half of the game against the Vegas Vipers at Lumen Field on April 23, 2023 in Seattle. (Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

However, DiNucci found out quickly in camp this week just how much different the NFL is from the XFL and other spring leagues. DiNucci threw an interception in front of new Broncos part-owner and CEO Greg Penner, according to new head coach Sean Payton. Penner is the chairman of Walmart.

Payton revealed to reporters what he told DiNucci after 2023 third-round draft pick Drew Sanders picked him off.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, left, GM George Paton, center, and owner and CEO Greg Penner, right, during Denver Broncos rookie mini camp at Dove Valley May 13, 2023. (Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

"Unfortunately for Ben DiNucci it was his first interception," Payton said. "And there was more to that interception if you looked at it. It was a good play by Sanders. It was right in front