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Payton referred to Hackett in an interview with
USA Today on Thursday as doing "one of the worst coaching jobs
in the history of the NFL," during Hackett's 15-game stint with
Denver last season. The Broncos were 4-11 when they fired
Hackett and finished 5-12.
Payton also criticized the way the Broncos' organization handled
the lead-up to the 2022 season after it acquired quarterback
Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks. He then took issue
with the Jets for attempting to win the offseason on the heels
of obtaining Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers.
Payton apologized for his comments on Friday. However, Rodgers
wasn't going to let it end there.
"It made me feel bad that someone who has accomplished a lot in
the league is that insecure that they have to take another man
down to set themselves up for some easy fall if it doesn't go
well for that team this year," Rodgers told NFL Network. "I
think it was way out of line, inappropriate, and I think he
needs to keep my coaches' names out of his mouth."
Rodgers and Hackett worked together with the Packers from
2019-2021 when the latter was the team's offensive coordinator.
Hackett is currently the offensive coordinator for the Jets.
--Field Level Media
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