Denver Broncos Cut Ties With Key Offense Coaches After AFC Title Game Loss
The Denver Broncos have severed ties with two senior coaches from their offense team following their heartbreaking loss in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. The decision to part ways with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and wide receivers coach Keary Colbert was made on Tuesday, a move that comes as a surprise given Lombardi's extensive experience working with head coach Sean Payton over the past 15 years.
Payton expressed his gratitude for Lombardi's contributions to the team's success during their three seasons together, but it appears he is intent on shaking things up in an effort to regain momentum after this season's disappointing finish. The Broncos' decision to let go of Lombardi may also be seen as a strategic move to create an opportunity for passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Davis Webb to step into a more prominent role.
Lombardi, who previously worked with the Saints from 2007-2013 and again from 2016-2020 during Payton's tenure, had experience as an offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining the Broncos. His decision to leave comes as the team looks to fill the void left by his departure.
The question now is who the Broncos will bring in to replace Colbert, a coach who was instrumental in developing their wide receivers unit during his time with the team. With the coaching carousel expected to be active this offseason, Denver will have a range of options from which to choose as they seek to build on next season's success.
For Webb, whose name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the head coaching job in Las Vegas, this could be an opportunity to develop under Payton and prove himself as a capable assistant coach. However, if he were to secure the Raiders' opening, it would be tough for him to turn down such a high-profile opportunity.
Ultimately, the Broncos will need to move quickly to find suitable replacements for their departed coaches, as the coaching landscape is set to become increasingly competitive in the coming weeks.
The Denver Broncos have severed ties with two senior coaches from their offense team following their heartbreaking loss in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. The decision to part ways with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and wide receivers coach Keary Colbert was made on Tuesday, a move that comes as a surprise given Lombardi's extensive experience working with head coach Sean Payton over the past 15 years.
Payton expressed his gratitude for Lombardi's contributions to the team's success during their three seasons together, but it appears he is intent on shaking things up in an effort to regain momentum after this season's disappointing finish. The Broncos' decision to let go of Lombardi may also be seen as a strategic move to create an opportunity for passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Davis Webb to step into a more prominent role.
Lombardi, who previously worked with the Saints from 2007-2013 and again from 2016-2020 during Payton's tenure, had experience as an offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining the Broncos. His decision to leave comes as the team looks to fill the void left by his departure.
The question now is who the Broncos will bring in to replace Colbert, a coach who was instrumental in developing their wide receivers unit during his time with the team. With the coaching carousel expected to be active this offseason, Denver will have a range of options from which to choose as they seek to build on next season's success.
For Webb, whose name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the head coaching job in Las Vegas, this could be an opportunity to develop under Payton and prove himself as a capable assistant coach. However, if he were to secure the Raiders' opening, it would be tough for him to turn down such a high-profile opportunity.
Ultimately, the Broncos will need to move quickly to find suitable replacements for their departed coaches, as the coaching landscape is set to become increasingly competitive in the coming weeks.