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Broncos Weigh Isaiah Likely as Budget-Friendly TE Upgrade
sports7 days ago

Broncos Weigh Isaiah Likely as Budget-Friendly TE Upgrade

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.

Broncos Bet on Bo Nix and a Recharged Roster for 2026 Rise
sports19 days ago

Broncos Bet on Bo Nix and a Recharged Roster for 2026 Rise

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.

Broncos Eye Davis Webb as Front-Runner for Offensive Coordinator Role
sports25 days ago

Broncos Eye Davis Webb as Front-Runner for Offensive Coordinator Role

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.

Broncos elevate Webb to OC and Kilgore to QB Coach
sports26 days ago

Broncos elevate Webb to OC and Kilgore to QB Coach

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.

Davis Webb Poised to Call the Broncos' Plays as New OC
sports26 days ago

Davis Webb Poised to Call the Broncos' Plays as New OC

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.

Broncos eye Davis Webb promotion to OC as Payton reshapes offense
sports28 days ago

Broncos eye Davis Webb promotion to OC as Payton reshapes offense

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 exits Raiders HC pursuit after Payton remark
sports1 month ago

Davis Webb exits Raiders HC pursuit after Payton remark

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.

Broncos’ Payton-Nix Fallout: Clash Over Ankle Injury Reveals Communication Gap
sports1 month ago

Broncos’ Payton-Nix Fallout: Clash Over Ankle Injury Reveals Communication Gap

Denver’s season ended in a loss after Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Coach Sean Payton later said doctors found a predisposed condition that would cause a break, prompting Nix to dispute the claim and describe the injury as a simple twist. The public disagreement signals a communication rift as Denver eyes 2026 and Nix’s 4–6 week recovery.

Broncos Shake Up Coaching Staff: Lombardi, Colbert, Lynch Out
sports1 month ago

Broncos Shake Up Coaching Staff: Lombardi, Colbert, Lynch Out

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced the firing of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and two assistants, wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch, as part of a staff shake-up after the season. Lombardi had a long tenure with Payton and helped develop Bo Nix; Colbert and Lynch joined the Broncos in 2023. With Lombardi out, quarterback coach/offensive passing game coordinator Davis Webb has been discussed as a potential internal promotion, while Denver will conduct a full search for their next OC per reports.

Broncos Eye Joe Brady for OC Role as Payton Weighs Handing Off Play-Calling
sports1 month ago

Broncos Eye Joe Brady for OC Role as Payton Weighs Handing Off Play-Calling

Denver reportedly sought Joe Brady to be their offensive coordinator and possibly call plays for Sean Payton, who would reportedly be willing to relinquish play-calling to land Brady; Brady has just been promoted from Bills OC to Bills head coach and previously worked with Payton in New Orleans. With Broncos firing OC Joe Lombardi, the coordinator search is now in flux, and it remains unclear whether Brady is truly available or who else Payton might consider, such as Davis Webb.

Broncos fire Lombardi, Colbert, and Lynch in Payton's staff shakeup
sports1 month ago

Broncos fire Lombardi, Colbert, and Lynch in Payton's staff shakeup

Sean Payton fired OC Joe Lombardi along with WR coach Keary Colbert and CB coach Addison Lynch, launching a full search for a new OC. Internally, Davis Webb or Zach Strief could be considered, while Webb’s status may hinge on other OC opportunities, including the Raiders. Payton criticized the offense after a season-ending loss to the Patriots, citing receiver drops and run-game issues as the Broncos finished 10th in yards and 14th in points in 2025. The Rooney Rule requires Denver to interview at least two minority candidates for the OC post.