Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has confirmed that offensive coordinator Davis Webb will serve as the team’s primary playcaller this season, formally assigning a central game-day responsibility to the young assistant. The decision clarifies the structure of the Broncos’ offensive leadership and signals Payton’s confidence in Webb’s ability to manage the unit on the sideline and in the meeting room.
Payton made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that Webb will handle playcalling duties throughout the season. By placing Webb in that role, the Broncos are defining clear lines of communication for quarterbacks, position coaches, and support staff during games. The move also represents an important step in Webb’s coaching career, as overseeing the play sheet is one of the most prominent and scrutinized tasks on any NFL staff.
As offensive coordinator and playcaller, Webb will be responsible for developing and sequencing plays, guiding the tempo of the offense, and making adjustments based on defensive looks. During the week, he will work closely with Payton and the offensive staff on game-planning, then translate that plan into real-time decisions on game day. His job will include coordinating situational calls in third-down, red-zone, and two-minute scenarios, as well as collaborating with position coaches to incorporate personnel groupings that best fit the plan for each opponent.
Payton, long known for his offensive background and detailed approach to game-planning, has experience both calling plays himself and delegating those duties to assistants. By explicitly naming Webb as the playcaller, he is entrusting him with a significant share of the offense’s in-game operation while maintaining overall oversight of the system and philosophy. The structure allows the head coach to manage broader game situations, such as clock management and fourth-down decisions, while Webb focuses on the flow of the offense from series to series.
The Broncos’ announcement underscores an organizational commitment to a defined offensive identity and leadership chain. With Webb directing the calls and Payton setting the overall vision, Denver’s coaching staff now has a clear framework in place as preparations continue for the upcoming season.
