“Part of the game is being able to communicate,” Hackett added. He views his close relationship with Evero as a major positive.

Hackett sees that as an invaluable asset. He was able to explain what should’ve happened.” “We sat down, we watched (the game) and talked through it. “I want everyone to hold everyone accountable,” he added. As is his norm, the Broncos head coach spun the conversation toward the collaborative effort of his staff. That sounds a little harsh, which Hackett was quick to correct. My job is to make sure I hold him accountable.” “We made that clear when we brought this ‘marriage’ together. “We are close, but it is a business,” the head coach said on Wednesday. It was something Hackett was prepared for before it every happened. So when it came time to evaluate the defense’s performance on Saturday, there was another dynamic at play. They were college teammates at UC-Davis and worked together in Tampa Bay during the 2007 season. What makes the Broncos situation a little trickier, however, is the fact that Hackett and Evero are long-time friends. The performance of the defense was going to get the head coach’s attention. But that doesn’t totally excuse such a hapless effort. Yes, the defensive coordinator wasn’t working with his best players, as the Broncos sat their starters once again. That would put Ejiro Evero on the hot seat. They had their way with the Broncos defense. The Bills threw for 302 yards, rushed for another 208 and averaged 9.1 yards per play. The Broncos surrendered a touchdown on each of the Bills first six drives, en route to a 42-15 loss that wasn’t as close as that score would indicate.ĭenver’s defense was a sieve, allowing Buffalo to do whatever they wanted.

Saturday’s debacle in Buffalo was a prime example of when that might happen. When things go off the rails, well, that can get uncomfortable. When things get off track, however, he can get worried. That’s when it becomes time to worry.Īs long as everything is going well, the boss is happy.

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