The Denver Broncos have had an interesting offseason.
After nearly reaching Super Bowl LX, the team didn't make drastic changes. It didn't throw around crazy money in free agency, to the chagrin of many within Broncos Country. Instead, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton took a close look at the roster and decided that bringing back as many players as possible was the best direction.
The team chose to re-sign nearly everybody, including players who didn't even contribute to the ultimate goal last season. But just when fans were feeling down that the team was just going to run it back, the trade for Jaylen Waddle was announced.
The idea of the Broncos acquiring Waddle went all the way back to last season's trade deadline. The team chose to bring in a top-flight weapon in the passing game, sending first and third-round picks to the Dolphins to make it happen.
The Broncos went into the 2026 draft and decided to plug as many potential holes as possible with the seven selections that were made. Now, looking at the roster, the consensus from many is that the Broncos have one of the best overall rosters in the NFL.
But the best move the team has made this offseason might have been one of its first.
Broncos making Davis Webb the play-caller remains team's top offseason move
Even when the Broncos relieved Joe Lombardi of his duties, many people didn't expect Payton to turn over play-calling duties. That seemed like his baby, if you will. However, to the surprise of many, Payton revealed that Davis Webb would be the team's play-caller in 2026 after he was named the new offensive coordinator.
Of course, Payton will still have some influence in this area, but his play-calling efforts were starting to get a bit repetitive and predictable, despite being credited as one of the best offensive minds in modern NFL history. Having a fresh mind in that role is extremely exciting for Broncos fans.
But it's not just anyone. Webb has been considered one of the best young coaching prospects in the league, so much so that there was talk of him going straight from a position coach to a head coach. The Broncos ensured that didn't happen by elevating him to their OC spot.
In a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals last summer, Webb was allowed to call the plays. Though it was just a preseason game, the Broncos won 27-7 and the offense was clicking. His quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns. This was a test run for Webb that he passed with flying colors.
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When a new season begins to take shape, the focus is always on the players who have been added or lost to other teams. But when the Broncos take the field in 2026, having Webb calling plays might be the most exciting thing to look forward to.
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