This morning, the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos are looking for someone in charge of their current fights: Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Nathaniel Hackett, or Zach Wilson. However, there is only one lightning rod that deserves the most smoke.
Aaron Rodgers’ ability to transform franchise development is unparalleled. I’m not talking about the Green Bay Packers either. This crowdfunding franchise has reached a Plateau as a playoff contender for almost 30 years. No, Rodgers is responsible for the direction that is favorable for the Broncos of Denver and the Jets of New York.
Pick Nathaniel Hackett over Mike McDaniel
Almost two years ago, the Broncos refused to even give an interview to a 38-year-old boyfriend of Mike Shanahan because they were so in love with Nathaniel Hackett and his formal connection with Rodgers. They quickly locked themselves in with him and refused to open their palaces. That’s when Mike McDaniel made a name for himself. He was young, a branch of Shanahan’s coaching tree, a former ball collector for the Aurora, Colorado Broncos, and a coaching intern since the 2005 season.
As the five-year coordinator of San Francisco’s running game under Kyle Shanahan, he was instrumental in the Niners’ success, although Jimmy Garopollo took center stage.
It could have been very different for the Broncos than expected. There was no writers’ strike until the 2022 Season. McDaniel’s hiring would have set up a storytelling meeting. As a high school senior, McDaniel practically passed out in front of the Broncos. Denver hoped Rodgers would ask to come out, and Hackett would give them the leg as soon as Rodgers indicated his preference. Instead, Rodgers pushed Denver away to set up another Super Bowl with Green Bay.
The butterfly effect of Rodgers’ decision led the Broncos to move down the ranks, acquire Russell Wilson and give him a five-year, Meanwhile, McDaniel is exploiting the Miami Dolphins with nuclear energy. More importantly, he stunned the defense by powering it with speed and Pre-Snap moves. The only coach who was able to participate in the chess game with McDaniel and Co. It was Bill Belichick.
