Broncos’ Sean Payton Sees Former Assistant Get Major NFL Promotion

Another former Denver Broncos assistant coach developed under Sean Payton is climbing the NFL ladder. 

As Sports Illustrated noted, the Baltimore Ravens finalized the hiring of Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator. 

It’s the latest example of Payton’s influence continuing to ripple across the league.

Doyle’s rise has been rapid. Just 13 months ago, he was the Broncos’ tight ends coach.

Now, at 29, he’ll be calling plays for two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson as the Ravens reshape their offense under new head coach Jesse Minter.

Sean Payton’s Broncos Coaching Tree Keeps Growing

Doyle spent five seasons working under Payton, including two years as the Broncos’ tight ends coach from 2023-24 and three seasons as an offensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints from 2019-21. 

Payton first brought Doyle into the NFL in 2019 after spotting him as a young assistant at Iowa. 

Since then, Doyle has quietly built a reputation as a fast-rising offensive mind, culminating in his one-year stint as the Bears’ offensive coordinator in 2025. 

Under Ben Johnson, with Doyle serving as OC, Chicago’s offense finished top 10 in total yards, points per game, and third-down efficiency. 

Caleb Williams took a major step forward in his second year as well. 

That production, paired with Doyle’s background under Payton and Johnson, helped accelerate his jump to a play-calling role in Baltimore.

For Broncos fans, it’s one more example of how Payton’s Denver staff has become a launching pad for coaches around the league.

What Doyle’s Move Means for Davis Webb and Denver

Doyle’s departure to Baltimore also quietly reshapes Denver’s internal coaching picture.

Before the Ravens landed Doyle, quarterbacks coach Davis Webb had been viewed by league insiders as a potential option for Baltimore at OC. 

That door is now closed. 

Webb has also withdrawn his name from the Raiders’ head coaching search. 

With Doyle off the board and Webb continuing to decline outside opportunities, momentum continues to build toward the Broncos promoting Webb internally as their next offensive coordinator. 

His return would give Webb another season working directly under Sean Payton while continuing to play a central role in weekly game planning and in-game communication.

Webb has become instrumental in Bo Nix’s rapid development, helping simplify the offense and allowing the young quarterback to play with confidence and control.

According to DNVR’s Zac Stevens, the Broncos have now satisfied the Rooney Rule requirements. 

This clears the way for the team to officially hire an offensive coordinator at any time.

Many around the Broncos believe that hire is likely to be Davis Webb.

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