Ex-Broncos Star T.J. Ward Says Denver Should not Fireplace Nathaniel Hackett
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Nathaniel Hackett deserves not less than yet one more season in Denver … so says former Broncos star T.J. Ward, who tells TMZ Sports activities his outdated crew should not can the coach after his first yr within the Mile Excessive Metropolis.
Hackett is believed by many to be on the recent seat — following the disastrous first 14 video games of his Denver tenure. The crew is simply 4-10 … and he is made some calls that followers imagine have value the Broncos a number of wins.
However, Ward instructed us this week Denver honchos simply have to provide the man extra time.
“One yr should not outline you as a coach with one specific crew,” Ward mentioned. “That is simply my opinion.”
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Ward did acknowledge Hackett has made some missteps … however he instructed us Denver’s simply bought to stay by way of the rising pains — not less than for 12 extra months.
“It’s his first time being a head coach,” Ward mentioned. “He is nonetheless studying.”
As for Hackett’s QB, Russell Wilson, Ward preached endurance there, too.
He mentioned he would not imagine the previous Seahawks star — who was traded to Denver within the offseason for a boatload of draft picks — is washed … however he did say it is painfully apparent the signal-caller wants a greater working recreation to be able to succeed together with his new crew.
Ward additionally mentioned he thinks the quarterback would profit from a quieter offseason — one the place distractions and pressures will not be as nice as this previous one.
The Broncos have simply three video games left to go within the 2022 season … after that, will they gear up for one more yr of Hackett and Wilson like Ward desires?
Keep Tuned …
