Denver Broncos Coach Davis Webb Drawing Massive Interest For Head Coaching Jobs
If you blinked, you might have missed Davis Webb’s transition from holding a clipboard to potentially holding the keys to an entire NFL franchise. Welcome to Jan. 2026, where the coaching carousel is spinning faster than a slot machine on the Vegas strip, and the jackpot everyone seems to be chasing is a 31-year-old quarterback coach who was technically on a roster just a few years ago.
It’s a copycat league. Ever since Sean McVay proved you don’t need grey hair to lead a locker room, teams have been scouring the sidelines for the next young offensive genius. And right now, all eyes are on Webb.
A Sin City Showdown For Webb
Let’s start in Las Vegas. The Raiders are doing what the Raiders do—keeping us on our toes. Their head coaching search has dragged on, but we’re finally getting some clarity. Reports from ESPN indicate that Webb is slated to meet with the Raiders this week. This isn’t just a “get to know you” coffee date; it’s a serious sit-down for the big chair.
Webb was already interviewed earlier in the month, which is a crucial detail. Because the Broncos are busy preparing for the AFC Championship against the Patriots, usually, coaches are off-limits. But since Webb got that first Zoom call out of the way, he’s free to chat with Mark Davis regardless of whether Denver books a ticket to the Super Bowl or heads home.
The stakes in Vegas are massive. The Raiders possess the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft and are all but guaranteed to select Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. They need a quarterback whisperer. While Seattle’s Klint Kubiak is floating around as a “prime candidate” thanks to his experience, Webb brings a different kind of allure. He’s fresh. He’s relatable. And if you’re asking a 21-year-old rookie QB to save your franchise, maybe you want a coach who listens to the same music he does.
The Buffalo Homecoming That Has to Wait
Here is where the plot thickens—and where the human emotion kicks in. The Buffalo Bills want Webb. Badly. It makes all the sense in the world. Webb spent 2019 through 2021 in Buffalo. He knows the building. He knows the cafeteria lady. More importantly, he is best friends with Josh Allen.
But there’s a snag in the plan. Because the Bills waited to fire Sean McDermott until after the divisional round, they are stuck in NFL red tape. League rules prevent them from interviewing Webb until the Broncos’ season is officially over.
So, while the Raiders are wining and dining Webb this week, Buffalo has to sit by the phone like a nervous teenager waiting for a text back. If Denver beats New England on Sunday, the Bills have to wait two more weeks until after the Super Bowl to even say hello. By then, Webb might already be wearing Silver and Black. Talk about anxiety.
From Backup QB To Coaching Star
It’s hard not to root for a guy like Webb. For years, he was the “coach on the field”—the backup QB who knew the playbook better than the starter but rarely saw the grass. He grinded. He took the mental reps.
Now, that grind is paying off in a way few expected this quickly. He’s currently the passing game coordinator for a Broncos team that is one win away from the Super Bowl. And he’s doing it with a backup quarterback. Webb has spent the last week prepping Jarrett Stidham.
Think about the pressure on this guy’s shoulders right now. On one hand, he has to devise a game plan to beat the Patriots with a QB who hasn’t thrown a meaningful pass since 2023. On the other hand, he’s prepping for job interviews that could change his life and bank account forever.
The Verdict On Webb
Is he too young? Maybe. Is it a risk? Absolutely. But in a league that punishes caution, Webb represents the swing for the fences that teams like the Raiders and Bills are desperate to take.
