Broncos Turn to Youth and Familiarity in Offensive Overhaul, Bo Nix All In on Davis Webb
Change is in the air in Denver, and it’s coming with a youthful twist. The Broncos have officially promoted 31-year-old Davis Webb to offensive coordinator, a move that speaks volumes about the franchise’s commitment to continuity and internal development. And if you ask quarterback Bo Nix, this is exactly the kind of voice he wants in his ear on Sundays.
“I think Davis is a tremendous coach,” Nix said this week. “He understands the role of being a coach. He understands the role of teaching.”
That last part might be the most important. In a league where offensive schemes can get overly complicated fast, Webb has earned Nix’s trust by doing the opposite - simplifying. Nix praised Webb’s ability to take in a mountain of information and distill it into something actionable, something clear.
“He’s helped me in two years just consolidate, make things simple, and just keep the main thing the main thing,” Nix added. “Taking a lot of information, a lot of knowledge, and been able to just roll right into it.”
That’s not just coach-speak - that’s a quarterback who feels heard, feels understood, and most importantly, feels prepared. For a young signal-caller, that kind of relationship with a coordinator can be the difference between growing pains and a breakout.
Webb’s promotion also sets off a chain reaction on the staff. Logan Kilgore, previously serving as an offensive quality control coach, is stepping into the quarterbacks coach role. It’s a logical move, keeping the core group of offensive minds intact and aligned with the vision Webb is expected to bring to the table.
This all comes after Denver parted ways with former OC Joe Lombardi, opening the door for Webb to take the reins. And while Webb reportedly drew serious head coaching interest during this hiring cycle, the Broncos made it clear they weren’t letting him go without a fight.
Nix, for one, is glad Webb is staying put - at least for now.
“I know he’s got a lot in store for him in the future - don’t know what it looks like, a lot of speculation. You never know until it happens,” Nix said, before cracking a smile and throwing in a little competitive fire. “But for him, say he was a head coach in the division, I’d enjoy beating his butt two times a year.”
That’s the kind of jab you can only throw when there’s deep respect behind it. Nix clearly sees Webb not just as a coach, but as a rising star in the league - someone whose trajectory is only going up.
Still, Nix isn’t getting ahead of himself. He’s focused on the now, and he trusts that the rest will fall into place.
“I know everything is all going to work out. The season’s going to get here.
We’re going to have an OC, we’re going to have a play-caller, we’re going to have our team. And we’re going to go out and try to beat our opponents,” he said.
“But just me speaking on him, he’s an awesome coach, going to be an awesome - in whatever role he’s in, he’s going to do great things.”
Raiders Betting on Klint Kubiak’s Player-First Philosophy
Over in Las Vegas, the Raiders are hoping they’ve found their guy in Klint Kubiak - and if you ask around the league, it’s not hard to find believers.
Just ask Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who spoke highly of Kubiak’s ability to connect with players and adapt to their strengths.
“Guys love him. You want to play for guys like Klint,” Kupp said.
“Humility I think is one of his special traits. He leans on guys.”
That humility isn’t just about being approachable - it’s about being collaborative. Kupp described a coach who doesn’t just dictate from the top but listens, adjusts, and builds game plans around what his players do best.
“Obviously, he’s a very smart ball coach. Understands a lot about this game,” Kupp continued.
“But his humility just to be able to talk to guys… his openness and ability to talk to players and coaches that he has around and to delegate and to be able to grab everyone’s best traits and bring them all to the forefront. I think he does a great job of that.”
Kubiak’s reputation as a thoughtful, player-centric coach is clearly resonating - and it’s a big reason why the Raiders are betting on him to lead their next chapter. Whether he’s drawing up plays or setting a culture, Kubiak seems to have a knack for making the people around him better.
“Yeah, he’ll be great,” Kupp said. “He’ll be great wherever he is.”
Both Denver and Las Vegas are banking on fresh leadership to take their teams forward. And while their approaches may differ - one promoting from within, the other bringing in a new face - both are putting their trust in coaches who know how to connect, communicate, and build from the ground up. In today’s NFL, that might be the biggest edge of all.