Before Davis Webb was promoted to offensive coordinator, the Denver Broncos assistant coach interviewed for head coaching opportunities in the offseason. One of them is the Buffalo Bills.
While the Bills ultimately chose to go in a different direction and instead promoted Joe Brady to the role, their general manager Brandon Beane was impressed with the 31-year-old Webber, who hinted at the NFL combine on Tuesday that Webber will play with the Broncos next season.
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Later in the day, Broncos head coach Sean Payton confirmed that he was, in fact, handing over play-calling duties to Webber.
Payton became known in the NFL as a play-caller and continued to call plays as a head coach, first with the New Orleans Saints and then with the Denver Broncos.
However, he believes the decision is best for his team, which earned the AFC’s top seed and advanced to the conference championship game during the 2025 campaign.
“It’s something I’ve known throughout the year,” Payton said, ultimately noting that he realized it midway through the season.
“[Davis] I’ve been there a few times too. He is very talented. Regarding play calling, I think he’s very good at it. I know it’s like, ‘Man, are you going to give up on the phone?’ ‘I only do it if I feel it will help our team.
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“I’m still going to be involved in our offense, just like our defense. But I do think he has talent. I think he’s really sharp. I’m glad he’s a member of our staff.”
This story is being updated.
