{
  "id": 10340125,
  "title": "Sean Payton handing over playcalling to Davis Webb backfiring for Broncos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sean-payton-handing-over-playcalling-to-davis-webb-backfiring-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:24:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-payton-handing-over-playcalling-022422240.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a stellar 2025 campaign, Denver Broncos enthusiasts anticipated a Super Bowl appearance for the 2026 season. However, the team's offense has regressed, beginning with a sluggish start against the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Broncos' weakest offensive performance occurred against the Los Angeles Rams, setting the stage for scrutiny over the playcalling. Sean Payton assumed responsibility for playcalling in the offseason, trusting Davis Webb, who boasts a background as a former quarterback and coach. Despite Webb's credentials, the Broncos' offensive struggles have sparked calls for Payton to reclaim his playcalling duties.",
  "summary": "Here's why Payton gave up playcalling in the first place.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sean Payton hands over playcalling to Davis Webb.",
    "Broncos' offense regresses, starts poorly against top teams.",
    "Payton may reclaim playcalling duties amid struggles."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The decision to hand over playcalling to Davis Webb is under scrutiny as the Broncos' offense has regressed, sparking debate over whether Sean Payton should reclaim his playcalling duties.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}