The Denver Broncos are shaking things up big time, and it’s happening way earlier than anyone might have guessed. After just four weeks of play, head coach Sean Payton is reportedly stepping up to take on more offensive responsibilities, with current offensive coordinator Davis Webb’s role in play-calling seeing a shift. The team is sitting at 2-2, which isn’t the end of the world, but the pressure is definitely mounting with an offense that’s just not getting it done.
Four Weeks of Frustration Forces a Hand
Look, 2-2 isn’t a death sentence, but when you’re looking at an offense scoring only 74 points total, or 18.5 points per game, alarm bells have to be ringing. Especially when your defense is giving up 23.5 points per game. That math just doesn’t work out. Sure, you can point to the schedule, they’ve faced a gauntlet with the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams, and 49ers, all likely top-10 defenses. That’s a tough draw, no doubt. But even with that, the signs of struggle are undeniable. And let’s not forget Patrick Surtain II is out for a few weeks, adding even more heat to the situation.
Payton’s Influence Takes Center Stage
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport dropped the news, saying Payton will be “more heavily involved” in play-calling. Now, it’s still going to be collaborative, with Webb a “major voice,” but Rapoport’s report makes it clear: Payton will “have say.” And let’s be real, when an experienced coach like Payton steps in this early, it means he’s seen enough to worry him. The signals are screaming that this is about to become Payton’s offense, and potentially, he could take over all play-calling duties. Bo Nix looks like he’s regressing, Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton aren’t seeing enough action, and the run game? A measly 81.3 yards per game. Yeah, a change absolutely makes sense. You gotta shake things up.
So, while Davis Webb still has a role, expect to see a *lot* more of Sean Payton’s fingerprints all over this offense moving forward. This isn’t just a small tweak; it’s a clear signal that the Broncos are desperate for some brighter days on offense. The season’s only four weeks deep, but the stakes just shot way up for Denver.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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