Sean Payton Steps Back, Davis Webb Takes Over Broncos Offense

0:00On February 28, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is stepping away from calling offensive plays starting next season in 2026. He's handing those duties to Davis Webb, the team's new offensive coordinator. Payton built his career on those creative calls, but he says he's confident in Webb taking over. This change caps a busy offseason shuffle for the Broncos. They promoted Webb from passing game coordinator after firing the previous offensive coordinator, Joe Lombardi. They also moved Logan Kilgore up to quarterback's coach. All this comes after a strong 2025 season where the defense carried them close to the Super Bowl. Fans and analysts reacted with surprise to Payton's decision. Many see it as a bold vote of confidence in Webb who drew interest from other teams. Payton admitted it was tough to let go, but he wants to focus on the bigger picture. Some called the firing scapegoating despite the team's success. They wasted no time jumping in, getting very involved in meetings with college prospects

1:00at the combine. The Broncos also hired Robert Livingston from the Colorado Buffaloes as defensive pass game coordinator, keeping things local on that side. With these moves, the Broncos signal they're pushing hard for a championship run, betting on fresh ideas to build on last year's momentum.