FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Without mentioning Sean Payton by name, New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett responded Tuesday to Payton's scathing criticism, saying the comments about his coaching performance last season violated an unwritten "code."
Hackett said he wasn't surprised by Payton's remarks, claiming his Denver Broncos successor has been blasting him publicly for a year.
"Obviously, [the] last week has been a very unique week for this organization," Hackett said. "I've been involved in this business my whole life -- 43 years. As a coach, as a coach's kid, we live in a glass house.