Vudu Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Yesterday’s blowout loss to the Rams was the last straw for Broncos ownership with first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Hackett was fired today, the team announced. The Broncos have been the NFL’s most disappointing team this season: They traded for Russell Wilson thinking he would be the last piece of a Super Bowl contender. Instead, they’re 4-11 and among the worst teams in the NFL. The draft picks the Broncos traded for Wilson, and the contract they gave him, make it virtually impossible for them to move on from him. He’s their franchise quarterback, and they need to find a head coach who can win with him. That coach is not Hackett, who is fired before even finishing his first season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CanadaSteve Posted December 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2022 John Elway should be close behind him out the door. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 Now we see why Peyton is building a super staff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 They want to be early on the Payton parade. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Ghost Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Did Hackett sign Russell Wilson? They get paid extremely well, but being a HC in the NFL is a thankless job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 What a debacle. Not even sure how he managed to get this far. The Russ problem needs to be solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Larz said: They want to be early on the Payton parade. I can't see Payton hitching his wagon to Russell Wilson, who seems washed up and they're stuck with him long-term. They don't have their #1 pick this year either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 I can't see Payton hitching his wagon to Russell Wilson, who seems washed up and they're stuck with him long-term. They don't have their #1 pick this year either. They have a 1 from the Dolphins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, DLJ said: They have a 1 from the Dolphins Didn't realize that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wit Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 So does Russ stink now, or was he being forced into the system by Hackett. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet Ulrich Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 It was obvious after the week 1 disaster he wasn’t a HC. The only reason he was hired is that they wanted to lure Rodgers to Denver. When that didn’t happen, it was all downhill from there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntDice Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 He seems like a decent guy to bring in as passing game coordinator next year. MLF needs a vet in the room. Him and calabrese aren’t cutting it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 why is hackjob jr being launched such a surprise? here's a case of a team having a top flight qb not doing well. okay wilson was injured but they still should have had a lot of hope for the season and think that they would have great success once wilson came off injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Willie White Shoes Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, BurntDice said: He seems like a decent guy to bring in as passing game coordinator next year. MLF needs a vet in the room. Him and calabrese aren’t cutting it. Did you watch this offense this season? It was a total disaster. Why would anyone even consider hiring Hackett???????? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I don’t think Russell Wilson washed up and if Sean Payton is offered the job having Russell signed prob makes job more attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntDice Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Joe Willie White Shoes said: Did you watch this offense this season? It was a total disaster. Why would anyone even consider hiring Hackett???????? Some guys just don’t work as head coaches. Too much pressure. He was good in GB. 5 years of OC experience. The offense needs some more experience in the coaching room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undertow Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 They should hire Brian Schottenheimer 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, Wit said: So does Russ stink now, or was he being forced into the system by Hackett. Russ stinks. Seattle knew he was done. He's like an old boxer that's taking a ton of head shots. He's been knocked into tomorrow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said: John Elway should be close behind him out the door. Elway hasn't been the GM since 2020. He is a consultant now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Can Hackett play qb? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Imo Payton could still get a lot out of Russell. I could see Sean turning that team around pretty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Cowbell Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 If anyone can be salvaged, it's Russell Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said: Elway hasn't been the GM since 2020. He is a consultant now. Huh....Guess I don't keep up on the NFL stuff like I used to! THAT SAID, then I might suggest they relieve him of his consulting job. The team has done sh*t since he became involved with them after his playing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said: Huh....Guess I don't keep up on the NFL stuff like I used to! THAT SAID, then I might suggest they relieve him of his consulting job. The team has done sh*t since he became involved with them after his playing time. If you think winning a Superbowl is not doing sh*t then what do you think of Joe Douglas?! *Not that I disagree he should go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.GANGGREEN28 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Guess he just couldn’t Hackett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said: Huh....Guess I don't keep up on the NFL stuff like I used to! THAT SAID, then I might suggest they relieve him of his consulting job. The team has done sh*t since he became involved with them after his playing time. Yea except win another Superbowl, but who's paying attention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_O_Brien Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, freestater said: Can Hackett play qb? ? No, but the Broncos have a very good defense. I'm not Saleh's biggest fan, but he managed to build a competitive team with an albatross named Wilson at QB and a very good D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, MR.GANGGREEN28 said: Guess he just couldn’t Hackett I will accept this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defensedoesntgetyoulaid Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 The shortest time in charge since Captain EJ Smith said "Set sail Titanic, next stop New York City!" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I just read an article saying Payton won’t be going to the Broncos. Also if he did hire Vic Fangio as DC he was Broncos HC last year fired for Hackett. https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/.amp/news/sean-payton-vic-fangio-rumor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 47 minutes ago, Green Ghost said: Did Hackett sign Russell Wilson? They get paid extremely well, but being a HC in the NFL is a thankless job. If it was just a matter of money with Wilson, probably both of them would be gone. The contract they signed him to is an absolute albatross. Getting rid of him is not an option, not until 2025 at the earliest. So they have to bring someone in who they believe can get what they were looking for out of him when they made the trade. Their hands were tied, but Russell is still probably the more salvageable of the two of them, anyway. Denver would be a very interesting place for Payton to land. Have to think he’d prefer to go somewhere that does have a veteran QB in place. Also have to think the Cowboys will have the inside track if they’re interested. Denver’s new owners have the deepest pockets in the league now, though, so that’s a wildcard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlito1171 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Broncos Country......Let's Ride! Off a cliff! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomebodytoAnybody47 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 You got teams imploding with a lot of talent like the Broncos and yet Jets are in the playoff race with a JV quarterback carousel and want to fire JD and Saleh ? 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlito1171 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 57 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: I can't see Payton hitching his wagon to Russell Wilson, who seems washed up and they're stuck with him long-term. They don't have their #1 pick this year either. He's waiting to see if Staley gets fired in LA....reportedly he'd prefer to stay living out there.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_O_Brien Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, carlito1171 said: He's waiting to see if Staley gets fired in LA....reportedly he'd prefer to stay living out there.... Chargers or Cowboys. The Chargers should get rid of Staley, even if they make the playoffs. He's a dead man walking and holding back that roster. And I actually liked Staley, would have been fine with him last year, but he's been terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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