Reports of a major shakeup in Denver’s offensive operations? Oh man, were they ever spot on. Head coach Sean Payton just confirmed on Thursday that he’s taking back offensive playcalling duties, a huge reversal from the start of the season.
Payton’s U-Turn: Why It Happened So Fast
Turns out, Payton had actually handed over the playcalling reins to offensive coordinator Davis Webb this offseason. Wild, right? But the Broncos’ results in the first four weeks of the season were, let’s just say, unimpressive. And when things aren’t clicking, you gotta make a move. That’s exactly what Payton did, addressing the rumors head-on at a press conference. He dropped the bombshell straight up: “We’ll make a change offensively. I’ll call the plays.” Talk about putting it all on himself.
Bo Nix Gets a New Voice in His Ear
Now, this wasn’t some snap decision. Payton explained that taking back these duties was actually tougher than giving them up in the first place. But he made the call because he truly believes there’s “more there” offensively than what the team has shown. What does this mean for Davis Webb? Payton still thinks Webb is a future head coach and even pointed out that something similar happened to him back when he was the Giants’ offensive coordinator under Jim Fassel. Webb isn’t completely out of the loop either; he’ll still be involved in making up the game plans. But when it comes to game days, Payton will be the one directly in quarterback Bo Nix’s ear.
The Broncos get their first chance to prove Payton right this Sunday when they face the Chargers. Everyone’s watching to see if this big playcalling switch can finally unlock that hidden offensive potential.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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