{"id":2174,"date":"2025-03-05T03:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T07:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/sean-paytons-nfl-level-analysis-on-nikola-jokic-before-his-record-breaking-game\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T03:00:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T07:00:57","slug":"sean-paytons-nfl-level-analysis-on-nikola-jokic-before-his-record-breaking-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/sean-paytons-nfl-level-analysis-on-nikola-jokic-before-his-record-breaking-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Sean Payton’s NFL-Level Analysis on Nikola Jokic Before His Record-Breaking Game"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2025 NFL scouting combine is scheduled for this week, bringing together the global football community in Indiana for a full week at the annual Lucas Oil Stadium event.<\/p>\n

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This also indicates a lively atmosphere in Indianapolis, highlighted by the presence of Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton at an Indiana Pacers game on a chilly Monday evening in February. Fortuitously, his hometown team, the Denver Nuggets, were the visitors that night.<\/p>\n

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Before the game began, Payton had a conversation with Altitude TV’s Katy Winge where he was queried about how Nikola Jokic\u2019s basketball skills might translate to the NFL, leading to an amusing yet insightful response:<\/p>\n

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“I envision him more as a tight end rather than a quarterback,” Payton clarified. “I believe that’s why [Nuggets head coach] Mike [Malone] prefers to keep me away from the pre-game activities. We might not be able to match his basketball salary, but clearly, you can see his prowess. It’s not just about passing; his ability to catch and his exceptionally gentle hands are crucial. An often overlooked skill is the capacity to receive a pass well. Many lack natural ball-handling skills, which he seems to possess.”<\/p>\n

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“Additionally,” he continued, “we were just talking about his endurance and his consistent game presence. He has a recovery ability that many players lack.”<\/p>\n

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With Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton in the house in Indianapolis, I had to ask him what he sees when he watches Nikola Joki\u0107.<\/p>\n

Tremendous answer. pic.twitter.com\/bND1WB5Yms<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Katy Winge (@katywinge) February 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It was quite impressive to witness Payton provide a genuine and thorough answer.<\/p>\n

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With the Broncos head coach watching, Jokic managed to achieve a career-high of 19 assists, guiding the Nuggets to a 125-116 victory over the Pacers.<\/p>\n

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