Overview
- Denver officially elevated 31-year-old former quarterback Davis Webb to offensive coordinator after dismissing Joe Lombardi.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports multiple league sources believe Sean Payton will eventually cede offensive play-calling to Webb, potentially in stages.
- Fowler notes no formal decision has been made, with the choice remaining Payton’s, who has called plays in each of his 18 head-coaching seasons.
- Webb drew head-coach interviews with the Bills and Raiders and offensive-coordinator interest from the Eagles, Ravens and Giants, prompting Denver to promote him to retain him.
- League sentiment includes skepticism that Payton will fully step back, with clearer direction on duties expected later in the offseason.