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Sean Payton taking control of Broncos play-calling duties from Davis Webb

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Richter, E. (2026, October 8). Sean Payton taking control of Broncos play-calling duties from Davis Webb. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/08/sports/sean-payton-taking-broncos-play-calling-duties-from-davis-webb/

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Sean Payton, the Denver Broncos head coach, is now calling plays for the team's offense after previously giving this responsibility to offensive coordinator David Webb. This change comes as the Broncos have struggled with a 2-2 start, including quarterback Bo Nix’s inconsistent performance and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle underachieving since his trade from Miami. Payton made the decision on Monday and plans to continue involving Webb in game planning despite handing him play-calling duties only temporarily as he explores head coaching opportunities elsewhere.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos, has taken back control of the team's offensive play-calling duties from David Webb due to poor performance in their 2-2 start. Payton made this decision on Monday and will continue to involve Webb in game planning. This move comes after Payton hired Webb as his first offensive coordinator last year, likely to retain him despite interest from other teams like the Raiders and Bills for head coaching positions.

Third-year quarterback Bo Nix has struggled recently with five touchdowns, three interceptions, and a completion rate of just 60% over four games. The change aims to help Nix improve his performance and potentially benefit wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who has underperformed since joining the Broncos via trade from the Dolphins.

This marks Payton's first time not personally calling plays since he took charge in Denver in 2023, after firing previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi during the offseason.

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Sean Payton is retaking control of his offense. asserted

Payton → retake → offense

The Broncos coach is officially assuming play-calling duties, taking over from offensive coordinator David Webb amid struggles in their 2-2 start. asserted

coach → assume → start

“We’ll make a change offensively,” Payton told reporters. asserted

Payton → make → reporters

“I’ll call the plays.” asserted

I → call → plays

He said he made the decision Monday, and he’ll keep Webb involved in game-planning. asserted

he → say → planning

Payton’s move could help Bo Nix find his stride again, with the third-year QB having thrown for five touchdowns and three interceptions, connecting on just 60 percent of his passes for 819 yards over four games. uncertain

QB → help → games

It could also be a boon to wideout Jaylen Waddle, who has underperformed since being acquired in a trade with the Dolphins. uncertain

who → underperform → Dolphins

Payton fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi in the offseason, paving the way for Webb’s ascension as he garnered buzz as a head coaching candidate. asserted

he → fire → candidate

Handing play calling to Webb marked the first time Payton — who has long handled the job himself — ceded responsibilities since coming to Denver in 2023. asserted

who → hand → 2023

Given Webb’s legitimate interest throughout the league — he interviewed for top jobs with the Raiders and Bills this past offseason — most believe that Payton gave him play-calling duties as a way to keep him in the fold. asserted

Payton → give → fold

Patyon’s seizure of the play-calling doesn’t take any shine off Webb’s bright future. asserted

seizure → take → future

“I’ve done this long enough where I know when I have a future head coach, and [Webb’s] gonna be one,” Payton said. asserted

Payton → do → coach

“All the things that it’s hard to find will happen. asserted

it → ’ → that

In fact, the same thing to some degree, a little bit different, happened to myself earlier in my career.” asserted

thing → happen → career

Sean Payton taking control of Broncos play-calling duties from Davis Webb

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