The end of the Nathaniel Hackett era may be closer than we think
The Denver Broncos have not gotten off to the start that they hoped for this season. Accordingly, head coach Nathaniel Hackett could be on the hot seat. His time as the leader of the Broncos could end before it really even gets started. Dan Graziano, an NFL insider for ESPN, has heard murmurs regarding Broncos […]
The Denver Broncos have not gotten off to the start that they hoped for this season. Accordingly, head coach Nathaniel Hackett could be on the hot seat.
His time as the leader of the Broncos could end before it really even gets started.
Dan Graziano, an NFL insider for ESPN, has heard murmurs regarding Broncos and Hackett. There is a chance that Hackett is coaching for his job in Denver on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Graziano elaborated on his thoughts about the situation with the Broncos.
I'm not sure I fully buy that Sunday is a make-or-break game for Hackett, because it would be absolutely bizarre for a non-Urban Meyer head coach to be fired at the midway point of his first season. But things haven't gone well there, and if the Broncos fall to 2-6, it wouldn't surprise me to see some sort of action, like a call for some changes on the staff or a rearranging of responsibilities. Hackett already has added a game management consultant to the staff since the season started; could he do something like cede playcalling to another coach on the staff so he can focus more on head-coaching responsibilities?
It's clear that Hackett is under some pressure in Denver.
The offense has been one of the worst in the league.
Hackett is not getting the best out of new Broncos' QB Russell Wilson. It is unknown how much Wilson has left in his career tank, but he is a better player than he's shown in the weeks under his new head coach.
Meanwhile, the defense has been elite for the Broncos. That only creates more frustration for fans and players after hiring an "offensive guru" as their HC.
No one except the front office knows how close he is to the chopping block, but Graziano and co. are always plugged in. If they believe that this week's game is vital to his job security, that's definitely a strong possibility.
As the losses mount, the pressure does as well for Nathaniel Hackett and the Broncos.
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