Payton takes over play-calling for Broncos, who host Seahawks next week

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton is taking back play-calling duties from his new offensive coordinator in hopes of sparking the Denver Broncos’ stagnant offense.

Payton made the announcement after Thursday’s practice and called the decision even tougher than the one he made to give up his play-calling duties to coordinator Davis Webb.

The Broncos (2-2), who host the Seattle Seahawks next Thursday night, have been plagued by poor starts. They scored just 13 first-half points through the season’s first month and quarterback Bo Nix hasn’t been playing well, either, bailing on deep throws and dumping the ball off early and not tucking it and running like he did last year before he broke his right ankle in the playoffs.

Davis, who was scheduled to meet with the media Thursday, was pushed back to Friday along with defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s podium appearance.

The Broncos visit the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-4) on Sunday.

Seattle Sports staff made a minor addition to this post.

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