Shocker: Sean Payton reclaims play-calling duties
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has reclaimed play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb. The move follows a disappointing start to the season for the Broncos' offense, which currently ranks 27th in points per game.
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This shift highlights the pressure on NFL coaching staffs to improve offensive performance quickly in a high-stakes professional sports environment.
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Shocker: Sean Payton reclaims play-calling duties
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Broncos are “taking a more collaborative play-calling approach this week with HC Sean Payton having an increased role in the process.”
That role increase is, of course, Payton’s way of saying he is taking back play-calling duties from OC Davis Webb. Schefter tried to cushion the blow by saying Webb will still have a “significant game-planning and game-day role.” While Schefter didn’t outright say that Payton is now the play-caller,
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