Jets Aaron Rodgers defends Nathaniel Hackett, fires back at Broncos Sean Payton

Aaron Rodgers defends his offensive coordinator against critical comments made by Broncos head coach, Sean Payton. Rodgers calls Payton's comments inappropriate.

In a recent interview, Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the New York Jets, expressed his displeasure with Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton's critical comments about his offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett. Payton had described Hackett's coaching performance with the Broncos last season as "one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL." Rodgers defended Hackett, stating that he is one of his favorite coaches and that Payton's comments were inappropriate and out of line.

Rodgers and Hackett have a successful history together, having achieved two of Rodgers' four NFL MVP awards during their time with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers was acquired by the Jets in April, reuniting him with Hackett.

Payton's criticism extended beyond Hackett, as he also took shots at the Jets and their attempts to "win the offseason." He compared the Jets' approach to the Broncos' under Hackett, suggesting that they were both unsuccessful in their endeavors.

Jets coach Robert Saleh responded to Payton's comments by praising Hackett's performance and emphasizing that the team is focused on their own goals, despite the negativity from others. Saleh acknowledged that there are people who doubt the Jets' potential for success.

Following the backlash, Payton expressed regret for his comments and stated that he would reach out to Hackett and Saleh to apologize. He attributed his remarks to a moment where he was still in his role as a football analyst for Fox Sports, rather than as a coach.

Rodgers found Payton's initial comments surprising and believed that it was inappropriate for one coach to criticize another in such a manner. The ongoing exchange between Payton and the Jets has added an extra layer of excitement to their upcoming matchup in Denver on October 8th.

In conclusion, Aaron Rodgers defended his offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett, against critical comments made by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Rodgers expressed his support for Hackett and criticized Payton for his remarks. The Jets and their coach, Robert Saleh, remained focused on their goals despite the negativity surrounding them. Payton later expressed regret for his comments and acknowledged that they would add more interest to the Jets' game against the Broncos.