Payton Defends Nix Against Analyst Criticism

After Friday's preseason finale, Payton addressed his decision to push back against Schwartz's take on Nix. "I can't help myself though. When I see something like that, I'm sorry, it's just, I have a pause and then it's like, 'What are you watching?'" Payton told reporters. newsbetting.bond

The coach emphasized that Schwartz's comments were the opposite of reality and noted the irony that Schwartz played at Oregon, the same university as Nix. "Everything was the opposite of what he was saying and the worst part was he played at Oregon," Payton added.