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Colin Cowherd floated a conspiracy that the NFL punished the Broncos with a brutal six-game start to target Sean Payton, but the article argues there’s no conspiracy: Denver earned a first‑place schedule after last season’s 14-win run, and while the opening stretch is tough, Weeks 9–16 offer a window to balance the year before a challenging finish.
Denver may add a quarterback on a trial basis for minicamp as Bo Nix’s status remains uncertain, with Payton noting the team has discussed extra QB options but will largely evaluate two quarterbacks—highlighting E.J. Warner—after a minicamp tryout.
Broncos tight end Caleb Lohner, who stayed with Denver amid late-season interest from other NFL teams, has impressed Sean Payton in his second year. After a two-way scout-team stint last season and a playoff elevation that didn’t include him on the active roster, Lohner is transitioning to a full-time tight end, training with veterans and aiming for a bigger role as Denver pursues a title run.
Denver Broncos announce a five-year extension for General Manager George Paton through the 2030 season, highlighting his leadership and collaboration with head coach Sean Payton. Since Paton joined in 2021, the Broncos have rebuilt the roster with a mix of youth and veterans, posting strong win totals and back-to-back playoff appearances (2024-25) while climbing to elite levels in 2025, including an AFC No. 1 seed and their first AFC West title in a decade.
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton publicly praised new wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, describing him as gritty and a strong cultural fit after Payton’s remarks at a flag football event. He noted that trusted voices spoke highly of Waddle and that the receiver’s versatility—able to play multiple spots—could help Denver as it adapts its offense. Waddle, who has stayed connected with Payton through teammate Patrick Surtain II and observations of the Broncos’ rise, emphasized his ability to line up all over the formation and his readiness to learn Payton’s system, while donning No. 17 for Denver alongside a developing WR corps.
Denver, led by coach Sean Payton, hopes Jaylen Waddle will be the No. 1 receiver to elevate the Broncos’ passing attack. The team traded a first- and third-round pick plus a fourth-round swap to Miami for Waddle and signed him to a favorable 2026 contract, pairing him with Courtland Sutton. Waddle’s résumé includes 104 receptions as a rookie and multiple 1,000-yard seasons, giving Payton a dynamic playmaker as Denver pursues a deep playoff run in 2026 and potentially revisits the deal in 2027 if he delivers.
Denver is doubling down on a culture-driven rebuild under Sean Payton, re-signing core pieces while some veterans depart, and prioritizing affordable, smart signings over splash free agents. Gaps remain at inside linebacker and running back, with JK Dobbins in the mix if healthy. The team believes it’s in a championship window and will continue to add depth rather than chase big-name stars, hoping the new mix elevates a young, improving roster.
Denver’s tight end group underperformed last season, with Evan Engram’s contribution limited and other options behind him not rising to the occasion. Baltimore’s Isaiah Likely, a versatile 6‑4, 245-pound TE who can block, line up in multiple spots, and contribute as a receiver, is discussed as a potential affordable upgrade if he hits the open market. If Engram stays, Likely would be a buy‑low addition behind him; if not, Denver could pursue Likely, draft another TE, and continue developing Caleb Lohner while overhauling the position.
Denver enters 2026 with a healthier Bo Nix and a mostly intact roster, fueling optimism that the Broncos could rise as several national rankings place them in the top half of the league. The defense is repeatedly praised (PFSN even labeled it elite) while offense questions linger from 2025, including Nix’s ceiling and overall offensive pop. With Payton at the helm and a strong defensive foundation, analysts see potential for another playoff run, but much depends on Nix continuing to develop and the offense delivering more consistency.
Denver formally interviewed Davis Webb for the Broncos’ vacant offensive coordinator job, with Webb widely viewed as the leading candidate after the dismissal of Joe Lombardi. Webb had previously been in the mix for other roles, including Raiders head coach, but is now poised to return to Denver in an expanded role. Key questions remain about whether he will handle play-calling, and an official announcement is expected soon after Rooney Rule compliance is completed.
Denver promoted quarterbacks coach Davis Webb to offensive coordinator under Sean Payton, a move that could presage him taking on play-calling duties while also elevating Logan Kilgore to quarterbacks coach as part of a broader staff overhaul following the ouster of Lombardi.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced Davis Webb will be Offensive Coordinator and Logan Kilgore will be Quarterbacks Coach. Webb, who joined Denver in 2023 as QB coach and spent 2025 as pass game coordinator/QB coach, contributed to Bo Nix’s historic 7,500-yard, 50-touchdown production and helped the team’s passing offense rise from 20th to 11th in 2025 during his first year as pass game coordinator. Kilgore, previously a Broncos offensive quality control coach, has experience at Bakersfield College, Arkansas State and Isidore Newman and will now work with the tight ends and returners while guiding the Broncos quarterbacks.
Denver is moving toward promoting quarterbacks coach Davis Webb to offensive coordinator after Joe Lombardi's dismissal, with Webb having formally interviewed and eyed as a potential future play-caller as Sean Payton considers relinquishing duties; Webb's actual play-calling experience is limited (one preseason game), but his reputation as an offensive guru has drawn league interest, and the 2025 Broncos finished 10th in offense and 14th in scoring while pursuing OC candidates.
Davis Webb, the Broncos’ 31-year-old quarterbacks coach, is expected to be promoted to offensive coordinator for 2026 as Sean Payton reshuffles the staff, with insiders hinting the move could be tied to Payton delegating play-calling; no official confirmation yet, amid Raiders head-coach speculation and ongoing questions about who calls the plays.
Davis Webb, the Broncos’ pass-game coordinator/QB coach who joined Payton’s staff in 2023, withdrew from Raiders head-coaching consideration after Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested it would be difficult for him to stay in the division. Webb also interviewed with the Ravens and Bills, and the move could position him to become Broncos OC (succeeding Joe Lombardi), while the Raiders may explore other options such as Klint Kubiak.