Don't look now, but Sean Payton's Broncos just signed a former Saints Pro Bowler. That New Orleans-to-Denver pipeline is still open:

It was considered a major coup when Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton added Darren Rizzi to his staff this offseason as an assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.

Nik Bonitto calls Sean Payton’s training camp “the craziest ever,” saying the Broncos’ toughness is now showing after their 13-11 win.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton would not rule out the team making an addition prior to the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline. But he wouldn't confirm they're in the market for any particular player, either.

Aaron Glenn tried to play Piggy in the Middle with the Broncos in London — and wound up playing the goat instead.

Payton's five months at the Leicester Panthers as quarterback and offensive coach made for a memorable 1988 season.

Payton's point is a salient one. Broncos Country demanded improvement in one-score games after so many disappointments last season in the clutch, and after losing two in Weeks 2 and 3, Payton has delivered in back-to-back close ones. That shows tremendous growth; an encouraging harbinger for what remains of the season.

Saints great Marques Colston says first-year head coach Kellen Moore reminds him of Sean Payton, and talks about his new entrepreneurship investment vehicle.