Humbled coach Hackett admitted multiple times that he 'must be better' as criticism continues to swirl over the staggering amount of penalties and delays in the offensive play-calling. Read more from Broncos Insider TroyRenck:
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A humbled Nathaniel Hackett met the media on Monday afternoon, the embattled first-year coach pointing the finger in the mirror after the Broncos' clumsy two-game start. Denver boasts a 1-1 record, but few can remember feeling more empty about a victory than Sunday's 16-9 slogfest against the Texans.
For success to unfurl against the 49ers on Sunday night — easily the best team Denver has played this season — Hackett must address procedural issues. The plays are getting relayed to quarterback Russell Wilson late, leading the team to break the huddle with scant seconds on the play clock, limiting audible options. Hackett has no plans to add a veteran offensive mind — the Broncos' defense has Dom Capers as an advisor — or surrender play-calling duties.
He has shown proficiency in calling plays between the 20s, but the red zone has been defined by red faces. The Broncos have yet to score on six trips, including five on goal-to-goal. They fell in love with the run at Seattle and the pass against Houston. Part of the issues can be traced to Hackett and Wilson developing synchronicity.
The Broncos' 25 penalties are the most in a two-game span in franchise history. A delay of game negated a field goal attempt and, in one case, the Broncos burned a timeout because punt returner Montrell Washington wasn't on the field on fourth down.
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