the Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday. A league source said CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Anderson that the Broncos were looking to “blow up”. This process apparently begins with a separation from Hackett.
The move comes after the Broncos were embarrassed by the Los Angeles Rams at Christmas, 51-14. Russell Wilson He threw three interceptions, while the Denver defense failed to force a single Rams punt. There was also a skirmish on the Broncos sideline during the game and then a pass rusher Randy Gregory He appeared to slap the Rams offensive guard Oday Aboushi after the final whistle. Sunday was an absolute disaster for Denver and the final nail in Coach Hackett’s coffin.
By ESPN, Broncos senior assistant Jerry Rosburg will take over as interim head coach. He was hired by the franchise earlier this season to help Hackett with clock management strategy, and served as special teams coordinator for a few others. NFL teams in the old days.
Hackett went 4-11 in his 15 games as Broncos head coach. Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner released this statement announcing the decision.
On behalf of our ownership and our organization, I would like to thank Nathaniel Hackett for his dedication as head coach of the Denver Broncos. We sincerely appreciate Nathaniel’s efforts and wish him and his family all the best for the future.
After extensive conversations with George and our ownership group, we have determined that a new direction will ultimately be in the best interests of the Broncos. This change has now been made out of respect for everyone involved and allows us to begin the search immediately. of a new leader. coach.
“We recognize and appreciate the championship history of this organization, and we understand that we have not reached that standard. Our fans deserve much better, and I cannot say enough about their loyalty during such a difficult time for our team.
Going forward, we will carefully assess every aspect of our football operations and make the changes necessary to restore the winning tradition of this franchise.
“I will be leading our head coaching search with the support of our ownership group and George, whom I trust as chief executive. As we begin the process of selecting our next head coach, we let’s stay focused on competitive football to end the season.” on a high note.”
By CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Andersonsome initial names being discussed for the Broncos head coaching job are Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Miami Dolphins passing play coordinator Darrell Bevell, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen.
The Broncos were the biggest disappointment of the NFL this season. Despite the hiring of the colorful offensive coordinator, former Green Bay Packers and the addition of Wilson, the Broncos struggled to get out of the starting gates, and things never improved.
Denver’s disappointments began in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, where Wilson fell to his former prime-time team. Down one point with just seconds left in the fourth quarter, Hackett retired his recently extended quarterback, the Broncos gave up two first-round picks and two second-round picks plus three players for off the field with the game in play on fourth and- 5, choosing to attempt a field goal which would have marked the history of Lumen Field instead. Hackett later admitted he made the wrong call, but decision-making issues followed him the following week.
Hackett’s first career victory against the Houston Texans could not be enjoyed, as fourth-down problems plagued the Broncos again. During one specific instance in enemy territory, the offense accidentally ran out the game clock on themselves in fourth-and-run, which put the Broncos out of field goal range. It was Denver’s home opener, and fans were jokingly counting playing time in an attempt to help the offense.
Even in Denver’s second win of the season against the San Francisco 49ers, the offense was booed without mercy. The Broncos then lost to the Las Vegas Raidersthe Jonathan Taylor-less Indianapolis Colts at home in extra time, the Los Angeles Chargers in another overtime game, then the New York Jets at home. Denver picked up a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, but then went on a five-game losing streak. Hackett’s final victory as head coach came against the Arizona Cardinals in a backup quarterback battle in Week 15.
We don’t often see fired first-year head coaches, but it actually happens. Urban Meyer lost his job as Jaguars head coach mid-season last year due to issues that weren’t all to do with on-field play, but the Texans let David go too. Culley – a controversial move after arguably passing despite going 4-13. The last freshman head coach to be fired before last season was Steve Wilks of the Cardinals in 2018.
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