Troy Franklin has been making waves at Denver Broncos training camp, but Sean Payton isn't ready to take it to the bank.

A new era is on the horizon for the Denver Broncos, led by Sean Payton and a talented roster poised to turn things around in the NFL.

Head coach Sean Payton is stamping his impact on the Denver Broncos beyond the X's and O's, making them one of the NFL's top-ranked rosters.

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Denver Broncos Defensive Lineman Zach Allen (99) lines up for a play during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. / Michael Allio / IMAGO / Icon Sportswire

Juwan Johnson hasn't felt good vibes like this in years. He sees a New Orleans Saints team that's excited to go to work:

With the Broncos turning to Palczewski instead of Matt Peart, Frank Crum, or someone else, they make their pecking order clear. Palczewski is the backup right tackle, at least for now, despite the talk that they prefer him as a guard, which began during last year's training camp.

But for Denver Broncos' second-year QB Bo Nix to come out and say it so bluntly is still notable. Nix was asked this week about his No. 64 ranking on the NFL's top-100 player list, which is released every offseason.