Rodgers Defends Hackett, Slams Payton

In a candid int erview with Peter Schrager on NFL+ Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passionately defended his former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett while strongly condemning the scathing comments made by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Payton had publicly criticized Hackett suggesting his coaching performance in Denver last year might have been the worst in NFL history. Rodgers spoke fondly of his time with Hackett in Green Bay emphasizing their successful years together and praising Hackett's coaching skills. He also highlighted Hackett's qualities as a family man and father expressing great admiration for him both on and off the field. Rodgers credited Hacketts hiring by the New York Jets as a significant factor in his decision to join the team. The star quarterback did not mince words when addressing Paytons remarks considering them both inappropriate and an act of insecurity. Rodgers questioned Payton's need to criticize ano...