Sean Payton have have TE returning: 'I don’t take him for granted'
After losing some assistant coaches to other clubs, Sean Payton thought that might increase the chances of also losing in-house free agents.
The Denver Broncos made it a priority to re-sign many of their in-house free agents last month, including veteran tight end Adam Trautman. Denver brought Trautman back on a three-year, $17 million contract that averages $5. 66 million per season.
That might sound a little rich for a tight end who totaled 20 receptions for 195 yards and one touchdown last fall, but Trautman's contributions beyond receiving have been praised by coach Sean Payton. “You know exactly what you’re getting in the player," Payton said at the NFL's annual league meeting in Arizona last month. "Look, if we want to run the ball well, he’s one of the better blocking tight ends.
He’s really good in pass protection. We evaluate every ounce of the tape. I’d be leery of someone that grabs three clips.
We know exactly what Adam is. That was just going to take time to see where the market value went. So I’m glad he’s back.