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October 8th, 2026

9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis: Why did Sean Payton take back play calling so soon?

Denver Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the breaking news that head coach Sean Payton is taking over offensive play-calling duties. Klis offers insight into why the change was made just four games into the season.

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Watch What made Sean Payton change his mind about calling plays? | Dover and Cecil 8 mins

What made Sean Payton change his mind about calling plays?...
Watch The Broncos offense isn't anything DIFFERENT! | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 35 seconds

The Broncos offense isn't anything DIFFERENT! | Stokley and Evans...
Watch Does Sean Payton deserve RESPECT for taking back play calling? | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 55 seconds

Does Sean Payton deserve RESPECT for taking back play calling?...
Watch Did the Broncos move too fast when taking away play calling from Davis Webb? | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 52 seconds

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Watch James Palmer breakdown: What made Sean Payton take play-calling back from Davis Webb? 14 mins

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Watch What comes next after Sean Payton takes over play-calling duties? | Orange and Blue Today 45 mins

What comes next after Sean Payton takes over play-calling duties?...
Watch What does Mike Klis think will CHANGE with Sean Payton calling plays for the Broncos? 2 mins

What does Mike Klis think will CHANGE with Sean Payton...
Watch 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis: Why did Sean Payton take back play calling so soon? 2 mins

9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis: Why did Sean Payton...
Watch Mike Klis SURPRISE APPEARANCE! What FORCED Sean Payton to assume play calling after only four games? 8 mins

Mike Klis SURPRISE APPEARANCE! What FORCED Sean Payton to assume...
Watch Sean Payton is taking over play calling for the Denver Broncos | How much will the offense improve? 2 mins

Sean Payton is taking over play calling for the Denver...
Watch BREAKING!!! Broncos head coach Sean Payton TAKES BACK play calling duties 2 mins

BREAKING!!! Broncos head coach Sean Payton TAKES BACK play calling...
Watch A word of caution that the Broncos offense wasn’t exactly humming under Sean Payton the last few years 1 min

A word of caution that the Broncos offense wasn’t exactly...
Watch It was time for the Broncos to make a change at offensive play-caller, but the rolling out of it was botched 1 min

It was time for the Broncos to make a change...
Watch Why is Nik Bonitto struggling this season, and how do the Broncos get more out him? | Dover and Cecil 53 seconds

Why is Nik Bonitto struggling this season, and how do...
Watch How do the Broncos get Courtland Sutton more involved in the offense? | Dover and Cecil 53 seconds

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Watch Do the Broncos have any concern about J.K. Dobbins performances this season? | Dover and Cecil 44 seconds

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Watch What will Sean Paytons increased offensive play calling role look like? | Dover and Cecil 38 seconds

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Bo Nix was passing up easy throws for HARDER ones!...
Watch Is it premature for Sean Payton to take back play calling? | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 51 seconds

Is it premature for Sean Payton to take back play...

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Watch Bo Nix probably feels the worst about Davis Webb losing play-calling duties, Nix’s poor play led to it 1 min

Bo Nix probably feels the worst about Davis Webb losing...
Watch Davis Webb’s stock plummeted with his demotion and it’s hard not to think this is his last year with the Broncos 1 min

Davis Webb’s stock plummeted with his demotion and it’s hard...
Watch The Broncos have the opportunity to completely DECIMATE the Chargers! | Dover and Cecil 38 seconds

The Broncos have the opportunity to completely DECIMATE the Chargers!...
Watch It's time for Bo Nix to TURN UP! | Dover and Cecil 32 seconds

It's time for Bo Nix to TURN UP! | Dover...
Watch Did Sean Payton just SAVE the Broncos season? | Dover and Cecil 40 seconds

Did Sean Payton just SAVE the Broncos season? | Dover...
Watch What made Sean Payton change his mind about calling plays? | Dover and Cecil 8 mins

What made Sean Payton change his mind about calling plays?...
Watch The Broncos offense isn't anything DIFFERENT! | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 35 seconds

The Broncos offense isn't anything DIFFERENT! | Stokley and Evans...
Watch Did the Broncos move too fast when taking away play calling from Davis Webb? | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 52 seconds

Did the Broncos move too fast when taking away play...
Watch James Palmer breakdown: What made Sean Payton take play-calling back from Davis Webb? 14 mins

James Palmer breakdown: What made Sean Payton take play-calling back...
Watch NFL Insider James Palmer wonders how healthy is Broncos Running Back JK Dobbins? 49 seconds

NFL Insider James Palmer wonders how healthy is Broncos Running...
Watch What does Mike Klis think will CHANGE with Sean Payton calling plays for the Broncos? 2 mins

What does Mike Klis think will CHANGE with Sean Payton...
Watch 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis: Why did Sean Payton take back play calling so soon? 2 mins

9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis: Why did Sean Payton...
Watch Mike Klis SURPRISE APPEARANCE! What FORCED Sean Payton to assume play calling after only four games? 8 mins

Mike Klis SURPRISE APPEARANCE! What FORCED Sean Payton to assume...
Watch Sean Payton is taking over play calling for the Denver Broncos | How much will the offense improve? 2 mins

Sean Payton is taking over play calling for the Denver...
Watch BREAKING!!! Broncos head coach Sean Payton TAKES BACK play calling duties 2 mins

BREAKING!!! Broncos head coach Sean Payton TAKES BACK play calling...
Watch A word of caution that the Broncos offense wasn’t exactly humming under Sean Payton the last few years 1 min

A word of caution that the Broncos offense wasn’t exactly...
Watch It was time for the Broncos to make a change at offensive play-caller, but the rolling out of it was botched 1 min

It was time for the Broncos to make a change...
Watch Why is Nik Bonitto struggling this season, and how do the Broncos get more out him? | Dover and Cecil 53 seconds

Why is Nik Bonitto struggling this season, and how do...
Watch How do the Broncos get Courtland Sutton more involved in the offense? | Dover and Cecil 53 seconds

How do the Broncos get Courtland Sutton more involved in...
Watch Do the Broncos have any concern about J.K. Dobbins performances this season? | Dover and Cecil 44 seconds

Do the Broncos have any concern about J.K. Dobbins performances...
Watch What will Sean Paytons increased offensive play calling role look like? | Dover and Cecil 38 seconds

What will Sean Paytons increased offensive play calling role look...
Watch Bo Nix was passing up easy throws for HARDER ones! | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 20 seconds

Bo Nix was passing up easy throws for HARDER ones!...
Watch Is it premature for Sean Payton to take back play calling? | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 51 seconds

Is it premature for Sean Payton to take back play...
Watch Is Sean Payton back as the Broncos play caller after ONLY 4 weeks?! | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 22 seconds

Is Sean Payton back as the Broncos play caller after...
Watch Is Davis Webb ALREADY losing play-calling duties? | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth 16 mins

Is Davis Webb ALREADY losing play-calling duties? | Stokley and...

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