Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season. Submit questions to Parker here.
Hi Parker! Was there any truth that George Paton brought in Nathaniel Hackett to lure Aaron Rodgers from Green Bay? If so, then that should be a huge red flag for the decision-making for a GM.
— Del, Lamar
Del in Lamar, you’re consistent presence in the mailbag is much appreciated.
As to your question, Hackett’s relationship with Rodgers from their years together in Green Bay might have been a tantalizing bonus, but it was not the reason — let alone the only reason — Denver general manager George Paton and his hiring group decided on him as the head coach.