Career Snapshot
By the Numbers
Regular Season Games292
Regular Record184-108
Playoff Record10-10
Playoff Seasons11
Regular Win %0.630
Super Bowls1
Teams Coached2
Longest Stint
2013-2021
2013-2021Coach Bio
At a Glance
Birth DateDecember 29, 1963
Birth PlaceSan Mateo, CA
CollegeEastern Illinois
Playing Positionquarterback
Sean Payton spent 18 seasons as an NFL head coach from 2006 through 2025, leading the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos. His teams finished with a 184-108 regular-season record and went 10-10 in the playoffs. Sean Payton won 1 Super Bowl as a head coach. He also captured 1 conference title. Sean Payton also picked up major coaching honors, including Greasy Neale Award (Coach of the Year) and Sporting News Coach of the Year.
Playing Career
Football Background
College Years1983–1986
1987
Did You Know?
Anecdote
Sean Payton won a Super Bowl as a head coach, a milestone only a fraction of NFL coaches ever reach.
Awards
Honors Summary
2xGreasy Neale Award (Coach of the Year) (2006-2009)
2xSporting News Coach of the Year (2006-2009)
1xAP Coach of the Year (2006)
1xPFWA Coach of the Year (2006)
Team History
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