Davis Webb’s tenure as the Denver Broncos’ offensive play-caller is reportedly coming to an end, and it only lasted four weeks. This move, initially reported by former Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley on 104.3 The Fan and later confirmed by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, sees head coach Sean Payton stepping back in to handle the duties himself.
Payton’s Quick Hook
Talk about a swift change of plans! Payton is taking the play-calling duties back from Webb after a rough start to the season for the Broncos. They are sitting at a disappointing 2-2 record, and the offense just has not been clicking. You have got to wonder what was going through Payton’s mind to make such a big move this early. The reports are clear: this is not a temporary thing, Webb is out.
Offensive Struggles Are Real
The numbers do not lie, and for Denver, they are not pretty. The Broncos are currently ranked a dismal 27th in the entire NFL for both total offense and scoring offense. That is a tough pill to swallow for any team, especially with a coach like Payton known for his offensive prowess. It is obvious why a change had to be made, but for it to happen four weeks in, man, that is wild. It means Payton saw a problem that needed fixing immediately, and he was not going to wait around.
This shake-up comes right before the Broncos are set to face the Chargers. Everyone will be watching to see what kind of impact Payton’s return to play-calling has on the field.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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