ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- When the Denver Broncos constructed their free agency plan for this offseason, there was a crystal-clear rank to the checklist. And one didn't have to scan too far down it before finding running back J.K. Dobbins' name.
"I think there were certain priorities," Broncos coach Sean Payton said. "Dobbins was a priority, ahead of all others."
As the Broncos closed their offseason program last week, Dobbins smiled at the notion he was "ahead of all others" after he signed a two-year, $20 million extension. He then dialed up his customary high-speed delivery in which he discusses all thoughts football and life, including a promise to have his best season ever in 2026.
"I'm not really with the internet and all that, but me and coach [Payton] had a meeting before all that stuff opened up," Dobbins said. "Coach is my guy... he told me this and I believed him. He came and got me."