We went 9-8 with 4 QBs, UDFA and practice squad dudes at WR, running back room of Kamara and others, and a 13 O-lineman rotation due to injuries. I don't know why anyone is questioning his coaching.
I don’t think his ability to coach should be questioned. However, undoubtedly Payton will have to face the same scrutiny that Belichick is facing post-Brady. The question still remains, can you be an exceptional coach without an exceptional QB.
Bill’s record without Brady is sub-.500. Payton without Brees as his QB is around .500.
So Payton is a good coach but he needs to win with the Broncos (or more specifically) without a Drew Brees to show he’s a great or exceptional coach. The kind of coach you trade draft picks for the right to hire.