2022 has been an absolute disaster for Nathaniel Hackett, Russell Wilson, and the Denver Broncos (3-6) and as a result, everyone's future is up-in-the-air.

Fortunately for Hackett and co. they still have eight games to not only prove they can make this work, but possibly keep their jobs, as well.

But, there are quite a few changes that need to be made in order to turn things around. It's obvious the plan isn't working right now, so there's no reason to keep the process as status-quo moving forward.

Hackett made arguably the biggest and most important change that doesn't involve player personnel on Saturday night. Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Hackett told the team he will hand over play-calling duties to passing game coordinator, Klint Kubiak.

Many have questioned -and many have also straight-up said- Hackett should give up play-calling in order to focus on the larger aspects that come with the head coaching position. It's a big change, but it's one that can't really hurt, at the end of the day.

This is because Kubiak has play-calling experience. He called plays for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021 and the offense finished 14th in points per game and 16th in total offensive DVOA.

The strength of the Vikings offense was the passing game, however. Minnesota's passing attack finished 12th in DVOA and in 11th in passing yards per game. Kirk Cousins' 34 passing touchdowns were also ninth-best that year.

Obviously, the hope is Kubiak can get the passing game going. That's supposed to be the Broncos' strength and identity, anyway. So the move makes sense.

It's just disappointing Hackett didn't arrive at this conclusion earlier in the season.

Pelissero wrote the following regarding the situation:

"It'll remain a collaborative process, with Hackett and offensive coordinator Justin Outten also heavily involved in the game plan and on the headset during the game, while Kubiak calls the plays and becomes the voice in the ear of Wilson, with whom he has forged a close relationship.

… With Kubiak handling the radio in practice this week, Hackett was spotted bouncing around the field and working with different position groups — the type of hands-on coaching he loves. And not calling plays in the game will allow the Broncos coach to focus more on game management and all three phases both during the week and on the sideline."

Hackett picked a good week to make this change. The Las Vegas Raiders defense is as sorry as they come and the Broncos scored their season-high 23 points on Pat Graham's defense back in Week 4.

We wrote earlier in the week that Hackett's best shot at saving his job is to prove he can make things work with Wilson. This change will certainly give Broncos ownership and Broncos fans a good look into whether or not that is possible.

You can check out Pelissero's full column, here.

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