'Like jazz and death metal': Denver columnist rips Broncos' QB-head coach pairing
Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler ripped the Broncos' offense following a disastrous showing against the Chargers on Monday night, writing that the QB Russell Wilson-head coach Nathaniel Hackett pairing "go together like jazz and death metal."
Through six games, the Broncos (2-4) rank last in scoring offense.
The offensive ineptitude stung in a 19-16 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Denver scored one touchdown and failed to generate anything in overtime. Hackett had a reputation as an offensive mastermind as Packers offensive coordinator, but that seems in tatters now.
"Their frustration has to be absolutely through the roof," Monday Night Football commentator Joe Buck said after the loss.
The Broncos' offense played well in the first half. Wilson went 10-for-10 passing, connecting on several deep balls. But Denver stunk in the second half, scoring three points.
The franchise claims it has the pieces to spark a turnaround, but ESPN analyst Troy Aikman has his doubts.
"I don't think they're a great route running team. They don't do the little things very well, [and] that's why they don't score points," said Aikman.
If they don't get their act together soon, this season will end on a down note for Denver.
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