“Obviously, you know I’m devastated about Coach Hackett because I think he’s a great guy,” Wilson said.
“It’s been a crazy season with a lot of injuries and a lot of other things,” he added. It’s the level of play I’ve always played and I know how to play. ”
Hackett was fired the day after the Broncos lost 51-14 to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day. He is the fifth head coach.
Wilson threw three interceptions, one touchdown and completed 15 of 27 passes for 214 yards. His performance this season is reported to present a “major red flag” for potential Denver head coaching candidates. His play could impact how the team acquires quarterbacks in the future. there is.
the loss is in-game argument It happened at least once this season between teammates.
It presented new lows in Denver. Last dead in the NFL by points earned, an average of 15.5 points per contest. The team also has the worst third-down he conversion rate in the NFL.
Hackett was hired for a job as offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. A timeline of his term shows it was rough from week one and looked to be getting worse. His 15 games with the Broncos were 7th shortest head coach tenure In NFL history, according to The Athletic.
Wilson emphasized how much his absence was felt because of the effort Hackett put into his work.
“He was a guy who gave us all his time as a player, as a staff member and as a coach,” Wilson said. I know he will be a great coach.”
“Like I said, he’s a great coach. I love him to death and I’m sure everyone will miss him.”