This was not about grandstanding or a referendum on his guilt or innocence. It was an example of ownership’s actions matching their words.

The Broncos fired outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite a little over a week after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Denver head coach Sean Payton opened up about his decision in a statement on Wednesday night.

Being accused of punching a police officer in the face has cost former NFL player Michael Wilhoite his job as the Denver Broncos' outside linebackers coach. “After thorough discussions as an organization,