Sean Payton giving up play-calling duties was '100% his decision'
Sean Payton gave play-calling duties to Davis Webb this offseason, and that decision was made by the head coach.
When Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton promoted quarterbacks coach Davis Webb to offensive coordinator and handed him play-calling duties , some fans and pundits speculated that the decision was made above Payton. Speaking at the NFL's annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, last week, Broncos majority owner and CEO Greg Penner rebuffed any notion that Payton was instructed to give up play-calling. "I think that Sean always wants to do what’s in the best interest of this team and the Broncos’ organization," Penner said.
"He and I obviously talked about it, but this was entirely, 100 percent his decision. We have a lot of confidence in Davis, and I think Sean is going to be very supportive of him. ” Denver lost several assistant coaches to other clubs this offseason, and Webb was in high demand.
He was a priority for the Broncos to keep in-house. “As you get more successful, you’re going to become a place and an organization that other teams want to come and hire your folks," Penner said. "We put a priority on retaining a number of those and Davis Webb was one of those.
We are excited about having him in that role and [we] have a lot of confidence in him. ” Fans will get their first look at Webb calling plays for Denver when training camp begins in late July, followed by preseason games in August. The games of consequence will kick off in September.