Bills Hire Nate Hackett as OC

BigBillsFan13 · Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 11141 Location: So Cal

BigBillsFan13 · Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 11141 Location: So Cal

I'm not familiar with Hackett, other than the fact that he seemed to be successful at SU.

Cuse fans, what say you?
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LeeEvans · Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 15880

I find this odd since Marrone came out and said he wanted his coordinators to have NFL experience. A 33 year old college offensive coordinator does not quite meet those requirements(not complaining about the move, just find it interesting).
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DubiDo0 · Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Posts: 308

I know nothing about this guy, but I was hoping for some NFL experience. Oh well...
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Thelonebillsfan · Joined: 22 Jan 2009 Posts: 2802 Location: In the ether

Hopefully we can be better than the dumpster fire we are now at least. Should take TOO much to do that. Just get rid of our Starting QB and we're on the way there.

Still pessimistic, this hire isn't helping much, but if we get Mel Tucker or a tenured DC, It'll ease my concerns a lot.
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jsnydes · Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 1416 Location: Bethlehem PA

My first impressions of Hackett without knowing anything about him.

A young guy that completely dedicated himself to learning the K Gun offense. Mix in a little Sean Payton/Drew Brees. I could be 100% wrong.
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leeevans83d · Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 1739 Location: Maryland

The K gun offense is back in Buffalo.
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Trentwannabe · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:53 pm Post subject:

He does have NFL experience, albeit as an offensive quality control coach.
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swolfdab · Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 1351 Location: Salinas, CA

The only positive thing I can say about Nate Hackett is that his dad Paul Hackett was one of Bill Walsh's disciples.

What is old is new again.
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Thelonebillsfan · Joined: 22 Jan 2009 Posts: 2802 Location: In the ether

If we can actually bring back the K-gun this time, GREAT.

Otherwise it will be like the last time Hackett coached here as the Quality Control Coach and we ran the No-huddle with Trent Edwards and it lasted all of 4 games before imploding.

It's really hard for me to stop being pessimistic about our franchise at this point. Laughing

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swolfdab · Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 1351 Location: Salinas, CA

Conquest8089 · Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2469

Paul Hackett had a great deal to do with this hiring. The Sean Payton connection has been discussed, but Paul Hackett is worth examining. Lateral movement from College Ranks is a concern for me. I would be more comfortable seeing Nathan take a role on the staff.

Next is DC, the most important aspect of this staff. Jets Mike Pettine is a great choice.
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TommyC376 · Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 8552 Location: Capital Wasteland

I'm cool with it. We need a veteran DC with NFL experience. Marrone is a offensive guy and bringing an up and comer like Hackett is worth the risk. He led Cuse to a very prolific offense while being the OC/TE/QB Coach.
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