adminNew York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett mentioned Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton broke “the code” when he referred to as Hackett’s tenure with the Broncos “one of many worst teaching jobs in NFL historical past” final week.
Hackett, who joined the Jets this season after being fired by the Broncos after 15 video games, referred to as the feedback “disappointing” and “unlucky.” However, Hackett added that he is glad Payton mentioned what he mentioned now moderately than earlier than Week 5 when the Jets and Broncos play in Denver.
“I have been on this enterprise my entire life — 43 years,” Hackett mentioned. “As a coach, as a coach child, we dwell in a glass home… There is a code and there is a option to get issues finished in that home. This previous week, it has been irritating and nasty. We’re all weak to that.”
When requested if he thought Payton cracked the aforementioned code, Hackett replied “I do”. He added that Payton didn’t name him and apologize to him and that he didn’t anticipate that from a Broncos coach both.
The Jets got here to Hackett’s protection shortly after Payton’s feedback had been revealed. Head coach Robert Salih pointed to the group’s highlight and suggested others to “hate away”. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers later referred to as Payton “insecure” and that he “must preserve my coaches’ names out of his mouth”. Offensive deal with Billy Turner, who together with Hackett performed for the Inexperienced Bay Packers from 2019-21 and with the Broncos in 2022, Payton is called a “(expletive) bum.“
Payton finally admitted that he regretted what he mentioned. However the harm has already been finished. Now Saleh, Hackett and Rodgers are doubtless to make use of Payton’s phrases towards him – particularly in a Week 5 matchup.
