Sean Payton considers himself "fortunate" regarding the General Managers he has worked with
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A strong coach-G. M. relationship "is almost half the battle.
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It's critical for an NFL coach and an NFL General Manager to be on the same page, at all times. And it's ideal for the coach and G. M.
to work together, and remain together, as long as possible. Sean Payton had that in New Orleans, where he partnered with G. M.
Mickey Loomis for Payton's entire 16-year tenure with the team. Payton has it now in Denver, with G. M.