Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton indicated this week that having coached quarterback Russell Wilson doesn’t necessarily give him an edge when preparing to face the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense.
As for Broncos cornerback Levi Wallace — who played for the Steelers from 2022-2023 — he might be able to provide some intel for Denver.
“That’s a fair question because they’re running the same defense,” Payton said when asked about talking with Wallace about Pittsburgh’s defense. “You might ask him about fire-zone rules or certain coverage rules and indicators.
“That would be much more relevant than having coached a player that’s with another team. It kind of comes up week-to-week. In other words, it’s not uncommon to have players that were on our roster that are going to be on an opponent’s roster. So you get some, but not a lot.”
The Broncos’ game against the Steelers will be regionally televised on CBS. Denver is considered a betting underdog despite playing at home.
