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Sean Payton says ‘you have to be honest’ about issues

Following a rough 31-10 season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton emphasized the necessity of addressing team shortcomings truthfully. Denver's offense accumulated merely 176 net yards during the contest, which served as the regular-season play-calling debut for new offensive coordinator Davis Webb, whom Payton defended from carrying singular blame.

The Broncos now prepare for a Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who previously beat Denver at Mile High last season and enter the contest fresh off a 34-10 win over Cleveland. Tension lingers between the opposing sidelines, as Jacksonville's Liam Coen recalled Payton's prior remark labeling the Jaguars a small-market franchise, while Coen also disclosed receiving an advance warning from Payton ahead of their September 20 meeting.