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Quarterback Davis Webb left the Buffalo Bills for the New York Giants over the weekend. As a practice squad player, Webb could be signed by prior to free agency’s official start in March.
Like a few others, Webb decided to ultimately follow Brian Daboll to New York. Daboll was hired as the Giants’ head coach.
But there might have been another reason Webb did so, a bit simpler one: He wanted to keep playing.
According to The Athletic, the Bills wanted Webb to stick around but in a coaching role as an assistant quarterbacks coach. If true, it appears Webb wanted to continue his role as a player and opted to sign in New York.
At only 27, Webb’s decision isn’t all that surprising.
For an extended time now, Webb has been considered as a backup/ QB coach himself regarding Buffalo starter Josh Allen. With the Giants, he’ll likely translate a similar role over to QB Daniel Jones in New York.
Webb’s age is probably the No. 1 thing to keep in mind here for another reason. If he wants to keep playing, good for him.
But add this layer: If the current Bills coaching staff led by Sean McDermott is still in place a couple of years down the road, there’s always a chance they can finally convince Webb to take that QB coaching position.
Just last week, Buffalo hired Joe Brady to be their lead quarterbacks coach as well.
Along with Jones, Webb also joins a QB room in New York with Jake Fromm. The Giants signed the former Bills draft pick off their practice squad during the 2021 season.
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