Yahoo Sports NFL on Davis Webb
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Sean Payton tells Kay Adams that OC Davis Webb will be on the sidelines calling plays this season... 'He's not going to fail. He's going to be great at it. And I'm going to make sure that he is. And we'll be better as a team for it. … I think this guy has a chance to be special.'
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Webb elevated to OC with playcalling duties; Payton sees special potential and will oversee.
Sean Payton promoted Davis Webb from quarterback coach to offensive coordinator with playcalling duties from the sideline for the 2026 season. Payton told Kay Adams he sees 'something special' in Webb and believes he 'has a chance to be special,' comparing the arrangement to driver's ed where Payton retains oversight but Webb leads: 'He's not going to fail. He's going to be great at it.' Payton emphasized the decision was 'win driven' and motivated by not wanting 'to stop progress.' Quarterback Bo Nix supports the sideline playcalling arrangement, noting Webb's former quarterback background and comfort level with that vantage point will enhance eye-to-eye communication and emotional connection to the game.
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