Over the summer, Sean Payton took plenty of heat for criticizing former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Following the New York Jets‘ 34-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins, NFL fans turned to social media to vindicate Payton.
One fan took to X, formerly Twitter, and believed Payton was onto something when discussing Hackett’s time in Denver.
“Maybe Sean Payton knew what he was talking about this offseason with the Broncos last year
Payton blamed Hackett for Denver’s 5-12 campaign in 2022, according to a July 27 story by USA Today’s Jarrett Bell. The veteran head coach stated Hackett’s time in the Mile High City “might have been one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL.”
Another fan shredded Hackett for calling on quarterback Tim Boyle to throw a desperation pass right before halftime. The pass was intercepted and returned for a 99-yard touchdown by Miami safety Jevon Holland.
“Good God Almighty why did Nathaniel “Can’t” #Hackett call a Hail Mary at the end of the half? You take a knee and go into halftime with momentum. Sean Payton was right. Fire Hackett! HE’S GOT TO GO! PURE INCOMPETENCE!”
An additional fan wanted Hackett fired but stated it would not happen while Aaron Rodgers is on the team.