Well, that was a disaster. Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton made a move this offseason many thought he’d never do, handing over play-calling to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb. Webb, who was supposed to be more aggressive and bring fresh ideas after being highly sought-after, had a debut that can only be called an epic failure. The hype was real, the anticipation was through the roof, and then… this. Even Payton seemed to acknowledge the mess, saying, “Ask me in another half,” when questioned about not calling plays. Oof.
Bo Nix’s Nightmare And Invisible Receivers
Where do you even start with an offense that looked this bad? From the very first snap, it was off. Quarterback Bo Nix, usually so good at avoiding sacks, got dropped on the first play of the game. He ended up sacked a total of four times. Nix finished the night with multiple turnovers, including an ugly interception that killed the opening drive, playing one of the worst games of his Broncos career. And remember all the talk about Jaylen Waddle, the blockbuster trade acquisition? The guy they hyped all through camp to change the offense? He was targeted just three times and hauled in one catch for a measly two yards. Courtland Sutton, another top receiver, got five targets for two receptions and 11 yards. Combined, Denver’s top two wideouts in their “new and improved” offense totaled three catches for 13 yards. That is just brutal.
Run Game MIA, Play Calls Puzzling
If you were looking for a run game, you probably missed it. While the Kansas City Chiefs galloped for 220 yards on the ground, the Broncos scraped together just 61 rushing yards. They just abandoned it early, even when it was still a one-score game. Veteran running back JK Dobbins, who was re-signed while Kenneth Walker was out there as a free agent, was out-snapped by RJ Harvey and managed only eight carries for 36 yards. Then there were the play calls themselves. It’s 3rd and 1 in a tight game, and they roll out a five-wide formation? They have a fullback on the roster, paid Adam Trautman to be a blocking tight end specialist, and kept Nate Adkins. They chose not to run the ball. Meanwhile, Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo just plain out-coached Webb, and Kansas City dominated the line of scrimmage in their own short-yardage situations.
This was a rough one. With the regular season underway, Denver needs to figure out this offense fast. They’ve got to find a way to spark some life into that unit before this early season stumble turns into something much worse.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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