The Broncos are betting big in 2026, and the wager starts with Davis Webb taking over as offensive coordinator.
That’s the kind of move that can make a team better - or expose every flaw in a hurry. For Denver, it comes at a moment when the championship window is open enough to matter.
Sean Payton, who has called the offense throughout his head-coaching career, is handing the keys to a former quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator who clearly earned the promotion. But this isn’t just about keeping a talented coach in the building.
It’s also a response to an offense that had too many uneven stretches last season.
Denver finished with 11 wins in one-score games, but the broader offensive picture was far less clean. The Broncos ranked 14th in scoring, 11th in passing yardage, 16th in rushing yardage, 11th in third-down offense and 13th in red zone offense.
The raw numbers don’t fully capture how often the team had to claw out of trouble. They even put up 33 points in one quarter against the New York Giants, a burst that showed what the unit can be when it catches fire.
Still, there were too many weeks when the offense looked out of sync, too pass-heavy, or unable to build on what it had done the week before.
That’s where Webb comes in. One of the clearest areas he can attack is balance.
Last season, Denver ranked first in pass attempts and 19th in rushing attempts, a split that became a major source of frustration and, ultimately, part of the reason the Broncos were bounced from the playoffs. Webb’s presence should help the offense settle into something more sustainable.
The change should also simplify things on the sideline. Payton has long handled both jobs at a high level, but doing everything at once is a grind. He compared it last year to driving in the rain at night as he’s gotten older, and the decision to delegate suggests he may have decided the load was too heavy to keep carrying alone.
There’s also the matter of tempo and personnel. Denver’s offense repeatedly struggled to get the right group on the field quickly enough.
Payton likes mixing personnel groupings to keep defenses guessing, and the idea works - until it starts disrupting rhythm. Bo Nix was visibly and verbally frustrated by those inefficient changes at times last season.
Webb will also inherit the task of getting more out of players who didn’t produce enough in 2025. Evan Engram’s first year in Denver was a major disappointment. Marvin Mims Jr. has been one of the team’s most effective weapons when he’s actually used, and the Broncos need more from him too.
Then there’s the new addition of Jaylen Waddle, whose arrival via blockbuster trade could end up being one of the most impactful moves of the offseason. Webb will be the one responsible for putting that vision into action.
For Payton, the stakes are even higher. If this works, he could become the first head coach in NFL history to win the Super Bowl with multiple franchises.
For now, though, the pressure lands squarely on Webb. Bo Nix’s development is in his hands.
The offense’s next step is in his hands. Denver is asking a first-year coordinator to unlock the playmakers, create balance and push a Super Bowl contender over the top.
It’s a gamble. But it’s the kind of gamble that can change everything.
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