That's what I loved about him. Editor's Note:Matt Cassel played 14 years in the NFL as a quarterback, including four with the Patriots from 2005 to 2008. Of course, it should be noted that for the vast majority of that time, the Pats scoring phase was led by future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. Belichick didn't name an official offensive coordinator for the Patriots in 2022, leaning on Matt Patricia as the primary playcaller despite Patricia's mostly defensive background in his NFL career. He hadn't spoken with reporters since August. The numbers don't jump off the page, but when you consider important context like the starting quarterbacks, quality of the offensive line, etc., these stats aren't too bad at all. "There had been an issue in 2021 with Jones struggling after getting yelled at, per the source," wrote McKenna. And it would not shock anyone the day OBrien gets a chance to be a head coach again. Please check your email for a confirmation. It is clearly no secret that Jones was frustrated with New Englands offensive coaching structure last season under ousted play caller Matt Patricia and quarterbacks coach Joe Judge. We all try to do the best we can to be as consistent as we can. Matt Rhule, most recently the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, is also on the market. 0:00. In one sense, this is the ultimate test of Nick Saban's Coaching Rehab.In O'Brien and Marrone, we're talking guys with a combined 27 years of NFL experience. Which of these proposed rule changes will actually help speed up college football? Penn State womens basketball wins first Big Ten tournament game since 2018. For a young QB like Mac Jones, it's more challenging. "I am looking forward to working with Bill again," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in a statement. McDaniels believes the relationship between Patriots quarterback, I think hes a great coach. Auburn Wire explored an initial list of potential candidates to succeed Harsin at Auburn, and O'Brien was among the names on the list. He moved to Georgia Tech in 1995. J Batt, a former deputy director for Alabama Athletics, is the new athletic director for Georgia Tech. I think I want to be coached harder, Jones said at the conclusion of his second year as the teams starting quarterback. Saban said that day in early November that everyone has things they must do better. And if Bill O'Brien can come in and achieve that -- not just with Mac Jones, but with the entire offense -- then that would obviously be a great thing. If I go out there and mess up, hes gonna let me know. O'Brien's two-year contract runs through the end of February. He has not yet received an offer from the Alabama coaching staff. Patriots fans are familiar with O'Brien and his coaching style, and chances are he won't be taking it easy on Jones in Year 3 of his NFL career. The Houston Texans signed Bill O'Brien to a contract extension and the team's long-snapper Jon Weeks is happy to be playing for O'Brien in 2018. NEW ORLEANS Alabama football offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has been a popular recipient of criticism from fans this season and last. Additionally, defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington served as a coordinator at the Senior Bowl. He took over for Joe Paterno after the 2011 Jerry Sandusky scandal that rocked the Nittany Lions football program. Upon his return to college, he helped develop Bryce Young into a Heisman Trophy winner. His interview was very impressive. "I dont really pay attention to that," O'Brien said. Get Stats, Coaching Records, Team Ranks, Coordinators, and more for Bill O'Brien on Pro-football-reference.com. They might tweak the protection scheme or how you call something, which sometimes leads to a tendency to "fight the system.". You're learned the offense a certain way and now it's being taught differently, so that can make you stop and say, "Wait a second, we didn't do it this way. We work hard to do that. When you embrace the new system and understand there are different ways to have success -- that's when you can really start to grow as a quarterback, because growth only happens when there's acceptance. His most memorable moment as Patriots offensive coordinator? We had a great relationship when I was with the Patriots and he was the wide receivers coach in 2008. Auburn Wire explored an initial list of potential candidates to succeed Harsin at Auburn, and OBrien was among the names on the list. Not a member? Jim McBride can be reached at james.mcbride@globe.com. First published on February 28, 2023 / 12:03 PM. A screaming match with Brady during a Week 14 win over the Washington Commanders. Although, those specific options seem less and less likely. What he said, SUGAR BOWL:What we saw inside Alabama football's practice Wednesday ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Every coach is different in how they teach the game, and it takes time for a quarterback to develop trust with their coordinator while learning what they're trying to accomplish on each play. We have worked with over 200 organizations world-wide for more . Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? P.J. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Bill O'Brien was hired as Patriots offensive coordinator in January, rejoining a staff on which he had worked before. This isnt a name that will garner much positivity among some fans, Auburn Wire notes. Johnson seems to like what hes seen from coach Bill OBrien thus far, telling Albert Breer of NFL Media that he likes the way the Texans are moving him around on offense as well as the style that OBrien has adopted as the head man in Houston. Key has done well for the program, but a report from The Athletic says Bill O'Brien is favored to be the 'top choice' for . The wreck was originally classified as a single-vehicle crash. I actually told Coach [Bill] Belichick that after [the interview]. He pointed to how the Crimson Tide (10-2) has averaged about 40 points. During the offseason, wide receiver Andre Johnson had a lot of questions about the direction that the Texans were taking after a 2-14 season in 2013. "That's a fascinating question," Pioli . 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Commanders' Payne first to be tagged, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch, Barnwell: Ranking seven teams that can make the 2023 playoffs with the right offseason moves, NFL execs make predictions for 2023: Forecasting landing spots for top QBs and big names, Four NFL teams left, four key questions: Barnwell on the 49ers' edge and Chiefs' mystery, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Sorry. Upon landing at Alabama, where he worked closely with quarterback Bryce Young, O'Brien had also spent time with current Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who helped O'Brien learn the Crimson Tide offense in the months following Jones' final season with Alabama. NBC Sports' Chris Simms reported earlier in February that Jones spent the 2022 season in Bill Belichick's dog house because the QB went outside of Foxboro for advice on how to help fix the New England offense. He has called plays for Tom Brady in the Super Bowl, elevated Penn State from the depths of the Sandusky conviction and won the AFC South four times in seven NFL head-coaching seasons, writes Thamel. As far as criticism and things like that, thats probably a question for somebody else. Every offseason when teams look to fill their vacant head coaching positions, Alabama's staff is a popular breeding ground for teams to find its next lead dog. According to a league source, the Patriots have sent four assistant coaches to work players through positional drills here at the Scouting Combine: Troy Brown (receivers/returners), Mike Pellegrino (cornerbacks), Cam Achord (special teams), and Joe Houston (special teams). Billys worked with a lot of quarterbacks before, and theyve all had success, and hes impacted all of those guys in a positive way, said McDaniels, alluding to OBriens work with. With no shortage of potential candidates to become the next head coach of the program, could Auburn take a flyer on former Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien? Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. O'Brien was the wide receivers coach in 2008, the quarterbacks coach in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and then added offensive coordinator to his title in 2011. What Patriots fans need to know about new OC Bill O'Brien originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. It was also reported that OBriens previous work at Penn State impressed Nebraska football. In addition to O'Brien, the Patriots also spoke with current New England tight ends coach Nick Caley, Minnesota Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell, Arizona Cardinals assistant head coach Shawn Jefferson and Oregon associate head coach/offensive line/run-game coordinator Adrian Klemm about the job. Former Nittany Lions head coach Bill O'Brien, is continuing to tb thename to watch as the New England Patriots look to find a new offensive coordinator to work alongside head coach Bill Belichick. Patriots Talk:Will Robert Kraft take a hard-line stance with Belichick this offseason? "Im not going to analyze somebody publicly, good, bad or indifferent," Saban said then. OBrien rapidly rose through the ranks in New England, becoming wide receivers coach (2008), quarterbacks coach (2009-10), and eventually succeeding McDaniels as offensive coordinator in 2011. The former MVP represents himself. I learned a lot, Gannon said. As reports continue to circulate regarding the kid gloves-approach with which Pats coaches allegedly handled Jones in 2022, OBrien will not sugar coat his style for the sake of hurt feelings. Even if you're not changing the offensive system, you still have to adapt to a different personality. The news that football fans around New England were waiting for actually happened Tuesday. Experts weigh in| Listen & Subscribe | Watch on YouTube. Therefore, when McDaniels provides a glowing endorsement of new Patriotsoffensive coordinator Bill OBrien, one can place a great deal of stock in his opinion. According to a league source, the Patriots have sent four assistant coaches to work players through positional drills here at the Scouting Combine: Troy Brown (receivers/returners), Mike . Come Sept. 4 in the Alabama opener with Miami, O'Brien will become the first assistant to direct offenses and call plays for both Belichick and Saban. He missed three games with a high ankle sprain. Certainly," O'Brien said. In fact, his tough love method will be quite the contrary. The quarterback is now reportedly excited to get to work with New England's new offensive coordinator, Bill O'Brien, whom he worked with briefly when the two crossed paths at Alabama. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. This isn't the first time that Jones' poise and attitude have come under fire this offseason. Some have potentially linked OBrien as a candidate for a handful of other openings currently out there including Nebraska and Colorado. Without a crystal ball, no one will know which jobs will be open for hiring next offseason. Alabama lost to SEC rival Georgia in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. I have a lot of respect for Coach O'Brien based on what he's achieved in New England as offensive coordinator, in Houston as the Texans' head coach and now at Alabama as their OC. INDIANAPOLIS Josh McDaniels knows a good matchup when he sees one, and the Raiders coach has the sense theres a real good one developing in New England. Having caught his first collegiate touchdown pass from Jones during Alabama's 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship win over Ohio State, he reiterated his enthusiasm in once again . He quickly rose up the ranks. He was born into a football family, as both, his father and grandfather played the game. We talked recently and Im optimistic. After the loss to LSU, Alabama coach Nick Saban was asked to assess the job O'Brien has done this year. 2:32. I had Terry Robiskie for two years in Tennessee, and then finally I was with Jim Bob Cooter in Detroit. Saban also is searching for a defensive coordinator after Pete Golding left for the same position at Ole Miss earlier this month. If you continue to fight the system and get frustrated, that becomes mentally taxing, and then you're not at your best. There have been a number of various coaches linked to the Nebraska Football head coaching job. This is how a guy with eight career starts to his name got a 4-year, $72 million contract that destroyed Houston's salary cap as O'Brien limped along to finish with the same record that Brian . Now OBrien gets to work with Jones, whom he briefly overlapped with at Alabama as the quarterback was preparing for the NFL Draft. Though he may be remembered for his recent struggles as both head coach and general manager of the Houston Texans, O'Brien is a quite accomplished offensive coach. The results just got worse as the season went on, and eventually led to in-game tantrums from Jones. He has a tremendous amount of experience coaching at all levels. From there we went to Charlie Weis, then Bill Muir, then Jim Zorn, then Brian Daboll. O'Brien is very familiar with the Patriots. Patriots Talk: Devin McCourty goes deep on Patriots hire of Bill OBrien| Listen & Subscribe | Watch on YouTube. All the things that Billy has accomplished and achieved since then havent surprised me at all, said McDaniels. Covington recently interviewed for the Cardinals defensive coordinator position and impressed new coach Jonathan Gannon. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? But you have to overcome yourself at times and make a point to be open-minded. Nebraska football has yet to make any kind of official decision. Can the Lions fix their defense? Hell do a great job.. Lamar and I are talking, said DeCosta. However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. As the old saying goes It takes one to know one.. He lasted six full seasons in Houston, plus the first four games of the 2020 campaign before being fired. This season, he will get his wish as few, if any, coaches in football are as willing to coach harder than OBrien. Definitely more blunt; hes gonna tell you what it is, he doesnt care who you are, and hes gonna show you what youre doing wrong, Johnson said. That was again the case to start this week, with Devin McCourty delivering a glowing endorsement for Jones as the "future of New England." Looking back at Jahan Dotson's 2022 NFL Combine numbers, Bo Nickal featured on UFC Countdown prior to debut, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Then I went to Minnesota to work with Bill Musgrave, followed by Norv Turner. Auburn hopped aboard this years edition of the coaching carousel on Monday by officially removing Bryan Harsin as head coach of the Tigers. Join the conversation today. 2 in passing yards per game (317.8), and No. "He is an outstanding coach and an asset to our staff.". What Patriots fans need to know about new OC Bill O'Brien. In his lone season as OC, the Patriots ranked No. O'Brien was the wide receivers coach in 2008, the quarterbacks coach in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and then added offensive coordinator to his title in 2011. It starts with me. You're worried about other things other than trying to execute that one play, even if it's not the perfect play. William James O'Brien (born October 23, 1969), nicknamed The Teapot, is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Hes a very emotional guy.. There wasChan Gailey and Todd Haley during the 2009 season in Kansas City. In Buffalo, I had Greg Roman. O'Brien also discussed the challenges of this season and if inconsistent receiver play has added to that. McDaniels worked with OBrien and Jones when each entered the NFL OBrien as a Patriots offensive assistant in 2007 and Jones as the clubs top pick in 2021. What he said, What we saw inside Alabama football's practice Wednesday ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Bizarre scene Wednesday morning as news broke that arrest warrants were issued for Jalen Carter right around the time the Georgia defensive tackle was about to meet with reporters. Bill Belichick coaching tree failures: Brian Flores looks to avoid a long line of NFL head-coaching flops Follow him on Twitter @globejimmcbride. That's actually a slight improvement over 2021, when Alabama averaged 39.9. display: none; O'Brien was Maryland's running backs coach in 2003 and 2004, and then joined the Terrapins' ACC rival, Duke, to be the Blue Devils' offensive coordinator/QBs coach in 2005 and 2006. 2023 www.tuscaloosanews.com. Being successful as a coordinator in New England, winning at Penn State, winning in Houston, going down to Alabama and being part of their success there none of that has surprised me.. He left the program to return to the NFL as an offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots . The Las Vegas Raiders head coach met with the media at the NFL . OBrien is no stranger to having his name thrown through the rumor mill, of course. Its been an active offseason for the Patriots staff, which coached the winning West squad at the East-West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas in February. I had a comfort level with McDaniels, and there was a trust factor between us that I could audible at the line of scrimmage to get into a better play based on the defense's front. Learn how your comment data is processed. Bill O'Brien is the founder of Mission Development Corp., a consulting company specializing in talent and organizational development. He knows the position really well, understands the league, understands how to get the most out of players at this level. Starting quarterback Mac Jones took a step back in his second season, and the offensive line struggled with pass protection and penalties. For every positive story there is about Jones, there seems to be a negative one ready to pop up at a moment's notice. Bill O'Brien was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, on October 23, 1969, as William James O'Brien, son of John O'Brien and Anne Murphy O'Brien. Sign up for the Roll Tide Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, 2024 wide receiver Ryan Wingo received an offer from Alabama in February. He is set to take his first visit to Tuscaloosa for Junior (), Former Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith offered high praise for Alabama's newest LB, Trezmen Marshall. Director of player personnel Matt Groh is leading the Patriots front office contingent here. Well,O'Brien worked with probably the most competitive quarterback I've ever been around in Tom Brady. Its accountability. For the last two seasons, Bill O'Brien served as the offensive play caller for the Crimson Tide. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is sitting on top of the world these days, and admittedly, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick might have . Being successful as a coordinator in New England, winning at Penn State, winning in Houston, going down to Alabama and being part of their success there none of that has surprised me.". Everybody plays a part in that. Hell do a great job.. Sean Pendergast October 6, 2022 4:00AM. The Athens-Clarke County Police issued the warrant, which was obtained by the Associated Press and alleges that Carter was racing against a vehicle driven by Georgia staffer Chandler LeCroy when LeCroys car crashed, killing her and Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock on Jan. 15. The former head coach of the Houston Texans and Penn State Nittany Lions didnt receive much interest from college head coaching jobs, though he was connected to the Jacksonville Jaguars job over the offseason. Bill O'Brien named Patriots' offensive coordinator (1:42) Mike Reiss reports that Bill Belichick and the Patriots will be bringing back Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. Mustipher campaigns for Deion Barnes promotion. His most recent job was Alabama offensive coordinator over the last two seasons. Coach Belichick knows how to coach the coaches, because this guy was on it. https://rolltidewire.usatoday.com/2022/08/13/alabama-football-bill-obrien-head-coach-offensive-coordinator-college-football/, Alabama WR JoJo Earle to miss significant time due to fractured foot, WATCH: Nick Saban teaches new members of the Crimson Tide the fight song, Adrian Peterson enamored by former Alabama RB Najee Harris' frame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bill O'Brien will be the next offensive coordinator of the Patriots, as confirmed by our Phil Perry. Mike Reiss reports that Bill Belichick and the Patriots will be bringing back Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. The Texans won four AFC South division titles but never advanced past the AFC Divisional Round of the postseason. You never know how a plan goes until a coach walks into the building, and there are still plenty of unknowns. In fact, Bolden even shared some . Let us knowyour thoughts, comment on this story below. Bill O'Brien may have his pick of some great college head coaching jobs this offseason . Johnson had six catches for 93 yards last week and has a favorable matchup ahead of him against the Raiders on Sunday. He also was the head coach of the Houston Texans for six-plus seasons. Johnson stayed away from the team until training camp, when he reported for work and started getting some answers. Register now! I love Billy O'Brien. We want Lamar here. Baltimore also can slap a franchise tag on Jackson Line of the day was delivered by Cincinnati linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. when asked about his playing style: I just run through dudes faces.. Billys worked with a lot of quarterbacks before, and theyve all had success, and hes impacted all of those guys in a positive way, said McDaniels, alluding to OBriens work with Tom Brady and Deshaun Watson, among others. Could he join NFL's Patriots? Whatever happens with Patricia, Payton and the Broncos is all fine with Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who continued to sing his former assistant's praises when asked about the interview with . Could he join NFL's Patriots? While OBriens return to New England has been met with overwhelming praise, his presence alone will not be enough to cure the teams offensive ailments especially that of current Patriots signal-caller Mac Jones, whom McDaniels coached during his rookie season of 2021. Until then, the quarterback will just have to ride the roller coaster that is the NFL offseason. For 13 non-consecutive seasons, McDaniels helped to craft one of the NFLs most diverse offensive units as its coordinator. But Scott Frosts replacement has yet to be announced. Please enter valid email address to continue. You can also follow AJ Spurr on Twitter @SpurrFM. The Crimson Tide failed to reach the CFP in 2022, but they defeated Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl. "Were all working hard together. ESPN college football expert Pete Thamel argues that Bill OBrien should be first in line for any new job that opens up. I had the same offensive coordinator during my first four NFL seasons with the Patriots. We were on the same page conceptually,and I think that's why a lot of the quarterbacks who have had the most successful careers are guys who enjoyed longevity in the same system with the same offensive coordinator. I like that.. 247Sports shared way-too-early spring football bowl projections. It isn't easy. Occasionally he'd get into a "war of words" with guys, but that was part of how he did it, and he got the most out of his players. So, I know a thing or two about adjusting to new coordinators. Here's how his offenses performed in Houston. I have a lot of confidence that Billys going to do well wherever hes at, and obviously now thats in New England., Follow Mike DAbate on Twitter @mdabateNFL and Listen/Subscribe to his daily podcast: Locked On Patriots, Follow Patriots Country on Twitter and Facebook, Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Patriots? O'Brien left Penn State to become Texans head coach in 2014. NEW ORLEANS Alabama football offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has been a popular recipient of criticism from fans this season and last. Alabama only makes its coordinators available to reporters on one day early in preseason practices. When we added Billy back in 2007, he was a guy that came from college [Duke] and really wanted to make it in the NFL, said McDaniels. O'Brien returns for a second stint at the helm of the New England offense. ". O'Brien emphasized multiple times Wednesday he is focused on the matchup with Kansas State and not his future. Apparently, it's unlikely that the former NFL head coach will be moving forward . 2 in passing yards per game (317.8), and No. "This season there have been times weve been very, very productive. Certain times during the season, we werent as consistent as we wanted to be.". He was also connected to the Nebraska search that ended Saturday with the hiring of Matt Rhule. Belichick also oversaw a streamlining of the offense -- changing the blocking terminology for offensive linemen -- in which one of his goals was to produce more big plays down the field. Join the conversation today! It was a really cool interview for me., Gannon also predicted Covington will earn a DC role next year hes right there.. I think over the last two seasons, weve been pretty productive.". Delivering exclusive analysis and commentary on the Patriots and the NFL right to your inbox, on weekdays during the season. But Scott Frost's replacement has yet to be announced. Were all responsible for what we do. For the first time in nearly a year, Penn State adds another commitment to the board for the Class of 2024. He was on the offensive coaching staff from 2007 through 2011, moving up to offensive coordinator in his final season. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. The program was not allowed to play in a bowl game during that time due to NCAA sanctions. His stint as a head coach of the NFLs Houston Texans didnt quite pan out the way he would have liked, of course, but OBrien has the right mindset to be a hard-working, make no excuses head coach. 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