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A Rare Handoff for Sean Payton as Davis Webb Takes over Broncos Play-Calling
Sean Payton promotes Davis Webb to offensive coordinator to improve offensive decisiveness after Broncos' 14-3 2025 season and postseason instability, Payton said.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton confirmed at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis that he is handing play-calling duties to newly promoted offensive coordinator Davis Webb, whose OC title includes play-calling for the 2026 season.
- After Denver's postseason staff changes following the AFC Championship loss, Payton said the change was driven by a desire to be "quicker" and self-reflection about getting older and play-calling speed.
- Colleagues praised Webb's teaching and rapid rise, noting he helped develop quarterback Bo Nix, who is 25-10 in two seasons, and drew NFL interest after calling a preseason game last summer.
- A source with knowledge of Webb's contract said it lacked play‑calling language, and Denver coaches are still privately debating whether Payton will fully relinquish control, leaving questions about in‑game authority.
- Payton's move is notable because he has never used a subsidiary play‑caller in his 18‑season head‑coaching career, and giving duties to a 31‑year‑old first‑time caller could reshape the offense and Webb's career.
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