Sean Payton transitions play-calling to Davis Webb for Broncos offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has decided to give up play-calling duties, delegating them to offensive coordinator Davis Webb. Seth Wickersham discussed this shift, indicating that Payton's increasing age and the challenges of calling plays contributed to this decision. Webb emphasized that the team's identity remains centered on Payton's philosophy while hinting at a faster-paced, no-huddle style of offense. As training camp begins, the Broncos will showcase the new offensive system. Fans can expect to see how this transition plays out in upcoming practices and games.
- •Sean Payton hands over play-calling to Davis Webb.
- •Seth Wickersham cites Payton's age and pressures in decision.
- •Webb vows to implement Payton's offensive philosophy.
- •Broncos expected to use a faster, no-huddle offense.
- •Training camp begins, offering first looks at the new system.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — “I’m Not Going To Be Tough Like Bill Parcells”: Sean Payton Explains Decision To Hand Broncos Play-Calling Duties to Davis Webb
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Seth Wickersham explains why Sean Payton gave up play-calling
"One of the biggest changes for the Denver Broncos this season won’t come on the field but on the headset. After decades of calling his own offense, head coach Sean Payton has handed over the play-calling duties to the new offensive coordinator, Davis Webb.
""I think that it's going to be an interesting transition to Davis Webb," Seth Wickersham said after Sean Payton gave up play calling.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:11 AM“I’m Not Going To Be Tough Like Bill Parcells”: Sean Payton Explains Decision To Hand Broncos Play-Calling Duties to Davis Webb
One of the biggest changes for the Denver Broncos this season won’t come on the field but on the headset. After decades of calling his own offense, head coach Sean Payton has handed over the play-calling duties to the new offensive coordinator, Davis Webb.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:00 PMSeth Wickersham explains why Sean Payton gave up play-calling
"I think that it's going to be an interesting transition to Davis Webb," Seth Wickersham said after Sean Payton gave up play calling.
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