I mean, if you’re not playing…

Over the weekend, I heard on the radio that I had to be sure to keep it locked on that station so I wouldn’t miss a minute of Super Bowl LVII coverage. Except, they didn’t say it like that, with the roman numerals. Super Bowl 57.

Say what now?

Good lord, 57?! It seems like just yesterday the Broncos brought home the hardware from Super Bowl 50. That’s how long Denver has been irrelevant? Has it really been that long?

While the Eagles and Chiefs enjoy their week of celebration gearing up for the Super Bowl in Arizona, the Broncos are preparing for 2023. The speculation (and draft picks) have been put to bed. Sean Payton is the experienced “adult” that the Denver Broncos have so sorely needed.

Over the last 7-years, I’ve had the opportunity to write about the hiring of Vance Joseph, Vic Fangio, and Nathaniel Hackett. Each time, I was excited at what each prospect had to offer… and each season, I, like the rest of Broncos Country, got to take a roundhouse kick of disappointment to the face as each coach proved they weren’t up to the task.

This week, Payton will be assembling his staff to lead the boys in orange and blue. Over the weekend, it was learned that defensive savant Ejiro Evero is headed to Carolina. That said, it’s going to be a whole new crew in Denver. While it stings that Evero has packed his bags, the thought of a fresh start in Denver is intriguing.

Sure, Evero’s 2022 defense was terrific, but the season as a whole was quite possibly the worst in 50-years. Maybe it’s not such a bad thing to turn the page. Tear it out of the book. Crumple it up. Toss it in the garbage.

It’s a new regime in Denver and starting this week, we’ll get to see inklings of just what it’s going to look like.

Go Eagles.

Headlines

Panthers hiring Ejiro Evero as defensive coordinator, one day after release from Broncos – CBSSports.com
Frank Reich has his defensive coordinator in Carolina

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Peyton Manning’s 11-year-old son, Marshall, caused a stir at the 2023 Pro Bowl by channeling his dad, a Hall of Fame quarterback.

My dad played in the Super Bowl. Then football claimed his life.
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Super Bowl of mirrors shows us how NFL has and hasn’t changed | FOX Sports
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Chiefs GM Brett Veach: With Patrick Mahomes, we’re going after it every year – ProFootballTalk

Phoenix police investigating theft of property worth $100,000 at Super Bowl Experience – ProFootballTalk

Report: Rams hire Nick Caley as tight ends coach – ProFootballTalk

Report: Cardinals narrow field to Brian Flores, Mike Kafka, Lou Anarumo – ProFootballTalk

FMIA Pre-Super Bowl: Commuting With Nick Sirianni, the O-Line of the Century, and the Tom Brady Recipe – ProFootballTalk
Peter King interviews Nick Sirianni before the Super Bowl, with a look ahead at the Eagles-Chiefs matchup and a look back at Tom Brady’s recipe for success.

Geno Smith offers optimistic outlook on reaching deal with Seahawks
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Former NFL player Vontae Davis was arrested on a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Flag football a hit with players at revamped Pro Bowl
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2023 Senior Bowl: Daniel Jeremiah’s top 10 NFL draft winners from week of practice
Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects stood out the most during the week of practices at the Senior Bowl? Daniel Jeremiah spotlights 10 players who helped themselves heading into Saturday’s all-star game.

Raiders WR Davante Adams has recruiting pitch for former teammate Aaron Rodgers: ‘I’m here’
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is in need of a new quarterback with Derek Carr’s likely departure, and he admitted to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe that he wouldn’t mind recruiting former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers.

2023 Pro Bowl Games: What We Learned from Sunday’s flag football games, skill competitions
NFL.com’s Grant Gordon breaks down Sunday’s flag football games and skill competitions from the 2023 Pro Bowl Games featuring stars from the NFC and AFC.

Super Bowl 2023: 49ers star says he’d bet everything against Philadelphia and that Chiefs will expose Eagles – CBSSports.com
Brandon Aiyuk seems pretty confident that the Eagles are going to lose

Browns’ Myles Garrett suffers toe injury during NFL Pro Bowl Games, per report – CBSSports.com
Garrett is believed to have suffered a dislocated toe

Cowboys announce hiring of Brian Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator – CBSSports.com
Schottenheimer was a consultant in Dallas last season