It’s the heat of the moment, it’s the game. It’s competitive, he’s fiery… I loved [it],” Sean Payton said of Bo Nix’s sideline exchange.

Ferris Bueller’s not getting the day off, but he’s not in hot water, either. Broncos head coach Sean Payton on Monday reiterated what seemed clear from Sunday’s 34-18 win over Las Vegas: The heated exchange he and rookie quarterback Bo Nix had after a third-down incompletion up the sideline to Troy Franklin is rooted in respect.

The Denver Broncos' 34-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders featured a sideline spectacle between head coach and quarterback beyond the raucous events taking place on the field. After a great Bo Nix deep shot to Broncos rookie wide receiver Troy Franklin was dropped in the end zone,