The Denver Broncos offense has been sluggish, and head coach Sean Payton finally made a dramatic move, taking back playcalling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb this week. Webb, who only took over the role during the offseason, now finds his job description significantly altered after just four games into the season.
“Not Ideal” But Who’s Counting Games?
When asked if four games was even long enough to pull the plug, Webb didn’t mince words about whose call it really was. “Luckily that’s not my job, that’s [Payton’s] job,” Webb stated, adding, “Obviously I think he answered that.” It’s a classic move, pushing the responsibility where it clearly lies. Webb gave Payton plenty of respect, saying he thinks “the world of him and how we’ve gone about it,” and emphasizing “ownership to our players.” But let’s be real, losing any major responsibility at work is never easy. Webb admitted, plain and simple, “It’s not ideal.”
2-2 Record Masks A Tough Reality
Here’s the kicker though: even with the offensive struggles leading to this playcalling shake-up, the Broncos are somehow sitting at a 2-2 record. Webb himself pointed this out, saying, “in the same breath, it’s exciting because we’re 2-2 in the first four games.” He even gave some context to those early struggles, noting that “Our first four opponents were a combined 13-3 to start the season. Welcome to the league.” That’s a brutal opening schedule! Webb knows Payton has been “itching” to call plays again and, despite his disappointment, he’s “excited to see how our team responds” to the change. This whole situation, he said, has been disappointing “by how things have played out to this point.” It’s clear the team needs a spark, and now the ball is firmly back in Payton’s court.
So, the playcalling is back in Payton’s hands. All eyes are on how this Broncos offense responds. Can they turn these early season struggles around and truly ignite, or will this be a change that just shuffles the same problems? The team is 2-2, and with a tough start behind them, their response in the coming weeks will tell us everything about their season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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