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Nathaniel Hackett’s timeline as the Broncos head coach: From highly touted hire to fired after 15 games

The Broncos fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett after the team went 4-11 through his first 15 games. Here’s a look at the timeline of Hackett’s tenure in Denver.

Jan. 27

The Broncos name Hackett the 18th head coach in franchise history. GM George Paton lauds the former Green Bay offensive coordinator as a “dynamic leader” who has a “brilliant offensive mind.”

Jan. 28

The Broncos hold an introductory news conference for Hackett at the UCHealth Training Center in Dove Valley. Hackett takes the podium wearing an orange-and-blue striped tie and says, “I feel like this is a dream right now.