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Nathaniel Hackett deserves a minimum of yet one more season in Denver … so says former Broncos star T.J. Ward, who tells TMZ Sports his previous workforce should not can the coach after his first yr within the Mile High City.
Hackett is believed by many to be on the new seat — following the disastrous first 14 video games of his Denver tenure. The workforce is simply 4-10 … and he is made some calls that followers imagine have value the Broncos a number of wins.
But, Ward advised us this week Denver honchos simply have to present the man extra time.
“One yr should not outline you as a coach with one explicit workforce,” Ward stated. “That’s simply my opinion.”
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Ward did acknowledge Hackett has made some missteps … however he advised us Denver’s simply obtained to dwell by the rising pains — a minimum of for 12 extra months.
“It is his first time being a head coach,” Ward stated. “He’s nonetheless studying.”
As for Hackett’s QB, Russell Wilson, Ward preached endurance there, too.
He stated he does 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 operating recreation in an effort to succeed together with his new workforce.
Ward additionally stated 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 needs?
Stay Tuned …