George Paton

C+

Top 48% — above averageCVI

A-

Top 13%Sentiment

B+

Top 20%Fan Verdict

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5 years

Tenure

League Comparison

Sentiment Rank

of 32 GMs

Fan Verdict Rank

of 5 GMs

#32

Most Active

19 moves

Contract Value

C+

Fair market contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Denver Broncos' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 17 contracts, 5 grade out as good value and 5 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Jaleel McLaughlin (A+) at $1.4M/yr — getting running back production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Levelle Bailey (D) at $1.1M/yr — the linebacker market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

A-

Outstanding reception

NegativeMixedPositive

George Paton has made outstanding moves for the Denver Broncos this 2026 cycle, drawing widespread praise from fans and media. Of 19 graded moves, 8 landed well with the fanbase, 4 drew mixed reactions, and 7 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Devon Key (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Garrett Nelson cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.