Nathaniel Hackett found himself among the NFL’s biggest preseason headlines after Broncos coach Sean Payton ripped the new Jets offensive coordinator for his brief tenure as Denver’s football coach, calling it “one of the worst coaching jobs” in NFL history.
Now, about two months later, the two teams are poised to clash Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Both Denver (1-3) and New York (1-3) are seeking their second win of the season.
Although Payton apologized for his comment, and Hackett appears unfazed by the remark, Jets players haven’t forgotten about the disrespect their offensive coordinator experienced.