{
  "id": 13278374,
  "title": "Broncos OC Davis Webb Shares Blunt Reaction to Losing Play Calling Duties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/broncos-oc-davis-webb-shares-blunt-reaction-to-losing-play-calling",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T01:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/broncos-oc-davis-webb-shares-blunt-reaction-to-losing-play-calling-duties-12550037"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb has expressed his dissatisfaction with head coach Sean Payton taking over play-calling duties for the upcoming Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Webb, a first-year offensive coordinator, has been heavily criticized this season, and the Broncos have been among the worst in the NFL in terms of yards per game through the first four weeks. Despite this, the team remains 2-2 after playing their first four opponents, who had a combined 13-3 record at the start of the season. Webb acknowledged that the team's struggles are not ideal but emphasized that they are still early in the NFL season. He focused on his goal of being the best offensive coordinator he can be, stating that he has no control over the decision and will simply try his best in his new role. The move from Webb to Payton comes as a surprise, given that Payton led the Broncos to a 14-3 record last season. Fans are left to see how the team will respond to this change just four games into the season when they face the Chargers on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Broncos OC Davis Webb gives a blunt response to Sean Payton taking over his duties as the team's play-caller for Week 5.",
  "key_points": [
    "Davis Webb unhappy with Payton's play-calling takeover.",
    "Broncos struggling, 2-2 after first four games.",
    "Webb focuses on improving as coordinator."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Taking over play-calling duties signals a loss of confidence in first-year coordinator Davis Webb and may indicate a shift in team dynamics, potentially impacting Webb's role within the organization.",
  "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."
}