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A good article about potential HC Nathaniel Hackett

Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:27 pm
Posted by BRTiger2005
Member since May 2005
1270 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:27 pm
LINK

I’ve heard growing rumors that Green Bay OC was on Woodward’s short list. I knew nothing about him, and this article was a good summary of what I’ve found.
Posted by pilsnerpusher
Member since Sep 2009
1361 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:29 pm to
Is that Paul's boy? Used to work for Marty Schottenheimer?
Posted by BRTiger2005
Member since May 2005
1270 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:32 pm to
Yes, he’s Paul Hackett’s son. I had never heard of him, but seems like he could be a great fit.

quote:

Hackett has been the cultural energy and schematic force behind some of the biggest turnarounds in the sport. A desolate Syracuse football program became a record-setting Big East contender behind an unheralded quarterback who became an NFL draft pick. The Bills went from perpetual loser to 9–7, nudge-the-Patriots contention with Kyle Orton and EJ Manuel under center. Blake Bortles went from wayward Frisbee–throwing project to AFC title game participant, with his best numbers across the board coming under Hackett.
Posted by MetArl15
Washington, DC
Member since Apr 2007
9474 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:32 pm to
Yes.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:33 pm to
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Posted by Derivatives
Member since May 2019
138 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:35 pm to
He should be at the top of any head coaching search, either NFL or P5. Offensive Guru.FACT

Posted by SOCAL TIGER
SOCAL
Member since Jan 2005
10722 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:35 pm to
Noooooo!
Posted by MichiganTiger
Where Global Warming is Welcomed!
Member since Dec 2004
7786 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:35 pm to
Add him to the ever growing list!
Posted by texastigerr
Texas
Member since Jan 2005
8305 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:39 pm to
Then add Dan Campbell to the list if we're just adding people. Very well respected. Believes in building from inside out not outside in. He's probably an NFL lifer but the guy can coach and build the right culture.
Posted by BRTiger2005
Member since May 2005
1270 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:46 pm to
Yeah, the more I read, the more I think this is a great idea by Woodward.

quote:

LaFleur said: "He's one of the most organized guys, people, I've ever been around. He can do the job of about four people. He is a machine that can just knock out work.

He's so intelligent, knows everything that's going on, whether it's in the O-line room, quarterback room, tight ends, running backs, doesn't matter.

"I know this: We wouldn't be where we are today without him."
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
11167 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:47 pm to
I don’t get it. He’s been the OC for a bunch of mediocre and bad offenses, especially the passing game. He’s been on staff for several other forgettable teams and offenses.

Suddenly he has Aaron Rodgers as his QB, and Matt Lafleur calling plays, and he’s some guru.

Plus, he has very little college experience, and no head coaching experience at any level.
Posted by BRTiger2005
Member since May 2005
1270 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 10:53 pm to
I didn’t get it either, but the more I read, the more I think I see what they do:

1) He was Stanford’s Recruiting Coordinator

2) He set Big East offensive records while being the OC for a Syracuse team with no talent

3) He ran a top 5 offense with Blake Bortles as his QB in Jacksonville. Blake. Bortles.

4) He’s been a key to Green Bay’s high powered offense

5) He has a lot of the intangibles you look for in a head coach: highly organized, hard working, high football IQ, great culture builder, and knows how to build a structure and identity
Posted by WDAIII
Member since Aug 2020
3118 posts
Posted on 10/14/21 at 11:22 pm to
So he’s a break dancer?
Posted by tigerpimpbot
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Member since Nov 2011
66920 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 12:12 am to
My buddy is friends with Nate. I hope he gets the job so I can get some field passes.
Posted by MT555
BR
Member since Feb 2009
1580 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 12:28 am to
Honestly one of the best people I've seen mention when thinking outside the box. My worry would be the obvious.... would he jump to the NFL?
Posted by BRTiger2005
Member since May 2005
1270 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 7:37 am to
I agree. I think whoever is advising Woodward on this one nailed it. Very out of the box idea, but could be a real home run.

Would love to see him paired with a DC like Glenn Schumann.
Posted by BRTiger2005
Member since May 2005
1270 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 7:39 am to
Can you have your friend confirm there have been talks? I know from people inside the AD he’s high on their list, but not sure if they’ve contacted his agent yet. Would be a good barometer of how far they are in the process.
Posted by ffhouston
The Woodlands
Member since Sep 2007
3782 posts
Posted on 10/17/21 at 10:08 pm to
Love out of the box thinking like this, kudos if he is, in fact, being considered.

Biggest issue for me is availability. He's coaching until mid-January, at least.
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