Hackett represents only the third coach dismissed before the end of his debut season in the last four decades. TroyRenck says moves like this are a testament to just how bad things have gone. Read his full analysis here: BroncosCountry
Moves like this are a testament to just how bad things have gone. Hackett represents only the fifth coach not to finish his debut season, joining Urban Meyer, Bobby Petrino, Pete McCulley and Lou Holtz.
We recognize and appreciate this organization's championship history, and we understand we have not met that standard. Our fans deserve much better, and I can't say enough about their loyalty during such a challenging stretch for our team. The Broncos bottomed out Sunday, embarrassed 51-14 by the Los Angeles Rams, a loss that included fighting on the sidelines and outbursts, reflecting Hackett's lost control. Randy Gregory was suspended for one game Monday for punching the Rams' Oday Aboushi, who was also suspended for violating sportsmanlike conduct policies. The Rams' faceplant came on the heels of an embarrassing defeat a few weeks prior to the Carolina Panthers.
As the offense continued to skid in September, Hackett was asked repeatedly if he would give up playing-calling. He relinquished the duties against the Raiders, turning them over to quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak rather than offensive coordinator Justin Outten, a reflection of Outten's inexperience and Hackett’s underwhelming offensive staff. Kubiak ran the Vikings' 13th-ranked offense last season, and delivered some hope in the first half of the Raiders’ loss.
Against Carolina, tension boiled over as nose tackle Mike Purcell snapped at Wilson to get it “bleeping going.” Both players say there was no lingering animosity, but it provided a snapshot of a season gone wrong. And then Sunday, Dalton Risner pushed backup quarterback Brett Rypien. Risner said they hugged it out, but it was a snapshot of the frustration and Hackett's lack of control.
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