Absolutely.". He even inherited McDaniels' play-calling duties after his acceptance of the Denver Broncos head coaching job in 2009. OBrien is no stranger to having his name thrown through the rumor mill, of course. What do Patriots fans need to know about the team's new OC? 2 min read. With O'Brien headed back to the NFL, Saban will be looking for his sixth offensive coordinator in the past eight seasons. Experts weigh in| Listen & Subscribe | Watch on YouTube. 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. 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. (1:42). 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 . You're worried about other things other than trying to execute that one play, even if it's not the perfect play. 3 in points scored per game (32.1). "There are always areas we can be better at. What Patriots fans need to know about new OC Bill O'Brien. 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. Additionally, defensive line coach, His interview was very impressive. Do we need to play better on both sides of the ball? He's a guy who pulls no punches -- he's going to hold you accountable, and he's going to coach you to a certain standard with a certain level of expectation. It isn't easy. He missed three games with a high ankle sprain. However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. He moved to Georgia Tech in 1995. We all try to do the best we can to be as consistent as we can. Wisely, he balked at an early August . The previous five -- Steve Sarkisian, Mike Locksley, Brian Daboll, Lane Kiffin and O'Brien -- are all now either NFL head coaches or offensive coordinators or Power 5 head coaches. Now the hope is Jones can get back to the play of his feel-good rookie campaign with the help of OBrien. You can also follow AJ Spurr on Twitter @SpurrFM. Why aren't we doing it that way?" From there we went to Charlie Weis, then Bill Muir, then Jim Zorn, then Brian Daboll. "I am looking forward to working with Bill again," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in a statement. 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. Here's an overview of O'Brien's career to this point. That may not mean a return to the postseason for the Texans, but it should make the memory of this offseasons unhappiness fade away even faster. However, OBrien realistically may come in and swipe the job away from all of them. 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. 0:00. 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 . He left the program to return to the NFL as an offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots . 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.". You never know how a plan goes until a coach walks into the building, and there are still plenty of unknowns. Let us knowyour thoughts, comment on this story below. A screaming match with Brady during a Week 14 win over the Washington Commanders. The CBS Boston team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSBoston.com. But at the end of the day, the role of any coach is to push you to become the best version of yourself. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Crimson Tide failed to reach the CFP in 2022, but they defeated Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl. With the NFL coaching carousel still in full swing, a handful of notable names from college football continue to be tied into the hoopla at the next level. 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. O'Brien's coaching career started at Brown, where he coached tight ends in 1993 and inside linebackers in 1994. Register now! Join the conversation today. But Scott Frosts replacement has yet to be announced. As far as criticism and things like that, thats probably a question for somebody else. The Las Vegas Raiders head coach met with the media at the NFL . Mission Development has emerged as a leader in aligning individual and organizational capabilities behind a company's vision, values and goals. Contact/Follow us@RollTideWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. I have a lot of confidence that Billys going to do well wherever hes at, and obviously now thats in New England.. Every season, some coaches part ways with their respective programs, which opens the door for the mayhem that is a coaching carousel. "You could give him a lot of responsibility and he could handle it, McDaniels remarked. I had the same offensive coordinator during my first four NFL seasons with the Patriots. 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. It was also reported that OBriens previous work at Penn State impressed Nebraska football. The offseason is shorter, and the new collective bargaining agreement limits the amount of time players can be in the building during that time. Which first-round prospects should Raiders focus on at combine? "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. In fact, his tough love method will be quite the contrary. McDaniels believes the relationship between Patriots quarterback, I think hes a great coach. Still, McDaniels success at New Englands offensive helm allowed him the chance to take the reins as an NFL head coach as it also did for OBrien. 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 . We have worked with over 200 organizations world-wide for more . If I go out there and mess up, hes gonna let me know. Matt Rhule, most recently the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, is also on the market. Young is expected to be a top 10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in April. Las Vegas Raiders head coach, and former New England Patriots offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels knows exactly what it is like to the top dog in Bill Belichicks offensive coaching staff. I love Billy O'Brien. But as a head coach Bill OBrien has a pretty good resume, as a general manager not so much. Saban said that day in early November that everyone has things they must do better. Patriots legend Julian Edelman, who played for both OBrien and McDaniels during his tenure in New England, recently recalled the vocal, yet effective manner which the former may take with Jones this season. O'Brien and . In fact, McDaniels remembered O'Briens first days on the Patriots staff in 2007. Though emotion and strategy will ultimately be the measures by which OBrien is judged in New England, his earning the stamp of approval from his predecessor should Patriots fans with a greater sense of comfort regarding the teams fate (along with that of Mac Jones) on offense. All the things that Billy has accomplished and achieved since then havent surprised me at all. 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. The addition of O'Brien is a welcomed one for a New England offense that struggled mightily under playcaller Matt Patricia and quarterbacks coach Joe Judge in 2022. Patriots Talk:Will Robert Kraft take a hard-line stance with Belichick this offseason? 2 in total yards per game (428), No. January 28, 2022 6:00 am ET. Delivering exclusive analysis and commentary on the Patriots and the NFL right to your inbox, on weekdays during the season. I'd always joke with him because he would love going back and forth with me, so we had a great relationship. But even McCourty's compliments have now led to another story that paints Jones in a negative light. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Patriots went to the Super Bowl that season but lost to the New York Giants. J Batt, a former deputy director for Alabama Athletics, is the new athletic director for Georgia Tech. I dont know what the criticism would be, but look, we all try to do better. 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. 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. 2 in AP Top 25, Penn State falls back, Kickoff time set for Penn State's road game at Indiana, Loss to Buckeyes drops Penn State in Week 9 USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, Report Card: Grading Penn State's performance vs. Ohio State, Big Ten spring football bowl projections from 247Sports, Penn State a road underdog one last time this season at Northwestern. 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. Director of player personnel Matt Groh is leading the Patriots front office contingent here. "Really just focused on this game and doing a good of job as I can with the players and coaching staff to have a productive offense on Saturday.". Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? 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? All rights reserved. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. O'Brien got his pro start with the Patriots as an offensive assistant in 2007. He has a tremendous amount of experience coaching at all levels. 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.Johnson stayed away from the team until . O'Brien was the head coach of the Houston Texans from 2014 to 2020, and at Pennsylvania State University from 2012 to 2013. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on Twitter and like us on Facebook for continuing Penn State coverage and discussion. Follow him on Twitter @globejimmcbride. Therefore, when McDaniels provides a glowing endorsement of new Patriotsoffensive coordinator Bill OBrien, one can place a great deal of stock in his opinion. 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. Which of these proposed rule changes will actually help speed up college football? 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. Where could Penn State be heading? While it is beginning to look more and more as though Jim Harbaugh will be staying at Michigan in 2022, our old friend Bill O'Brien could be trending his way . For the last two seasons, Bill O'Brien served as the offensive play caller for the Crimson Tide. But it seems like O'Brien's coaching style potentially could mesh well with Jones and his competitive nature. Campbell, Leipold, and Chadwell were mentioned as the leading candidates to replace Scott Frost. The news that football fans around New England were waiting for actually happened Tuesday. 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. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He also was the head coach of the Houston Texans for six-plus seasons. He knows the position really well, understands the league, he understands how to get the most out of players at this level. Get Stats, Coaching Records, Team Ranks, Coordinators, and more for Bill O'Brien on Pro-football-reference.com. Bill O'Brien is the founder of Mission Development Corp., a consulting company specializing in talent and organizational development. For a young QB like Mac Jones, it's more challenging. In a post for Fox Sports recapping McCourty's comments, Henry McKenna reported that Patriots coaches were "instructed not to go too hard on Mac Jones in an effort to protect him from being too critical of himself," according to a team source. I actually told Coach [Bill] Belichick that after [the interview]. "This isn't a name that will garner much positivity among some fans," Auburn Wire notes. Its good to have that, because no one gets treated special. This isnt a name that will garner much positivity among some fans, Auburn Wire notes. Bill OBrien has been listed as a top candidate for the job. That's actually a slight improvement over 2021, when Alabama averaged 39.9. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. It will also be interesting to see if he wants to try to make a return to the NFL or remain at the collegiate level. Can the Lions fix their defense? But the desired results never came to fruition, leading to the Patriots, who are notoriously tight-lipped about their intentions, announcing Jan. 12 that they would be interviewing for an offensive coordinator. 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. At times, the disconnect between Jones and the staff was so overt that he was observed hurling expletive-laden frustrations, believed to be in their direction. However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. He had a lot of success as a rookie with McDaniels, but when you get a new coordinator, they might do things differently. Then I moved to Dallas and had Scott Linehan. In fact, Bolden even shared some . I think I want to be coached harder, Jones said at the conclusion of his second year as the teams starting quarterback. His most recent job was Alabama offensive coordinator over the last two seasons. "Whatever conversations happen after this game, those will take place when they take place," O'Brien said. ESPN college football expert Pete Thamel argues that Bill OBrien should be first in line for any new job that opens up. 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. McDaniels believes the relationship between Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and offensive coordinator Bill OBrien two guys hes worked closely with in the past will be strong and mutually beneficial. It can cause you to second-guess, because you may have had a recipe for success that you know is proven, so why change that recipe to do things a different way? ", BILL O'BRIEN FUTURE:Will Bill O'Brien return to Alabama football? 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 then went on to head coaching spots at Penn State and with the Houston Texans. 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? He was born into a football family, as both, his father and grandfather played the game. NEW ORLEANS Alabama football offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has been a popular recipient of criticism from fans this season and last. I think hes a great coach, McDaniels said of OBrien while speaking with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. 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 he said, What we saw inside Alabama football's practice Wednesday ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. OBriens inclusion as a potential Nebraska head coaching candidate comes as a bit of a surprise despite his relationship with Alberts. What he said, SUGAR BOWL:What we saw inside Alabama football's practice Wednesday ahead of the Sugar Bowl. As the old saying goes It takes one to know one.. 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. 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 . 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). 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. Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator and current Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels believes Bill OBrien and Mac Jones are a great fit. Bill O'Brien will be the next offensive coordinator of the Patriots, as confirmed by our Phil Perry. Mac Jones is clearly a competitor, andhe's said he wants to be "coached harder." From the outset, O'Brien embraced New Englands philosophies. Patriots Talk: Devin McCourty goes deep on Patriots hire of Bill OBrien| Listen & Subscribe | Watch on YouTube. In his lone season as OC, the Patriots ranked No. FOXBORO -- After a roller coaster of a second NFL season for Mac Jones, the Patriots quarterback is now being twisted left and right during the offseason. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Until then, the quarterback will just have to ride the roller coaster that is the NFL offseason. O'Brien emphasized multiple times Wednesday he is focused on the matchup with Kansas State and not his future. Carter later released a statement saying he intended to return to Athens to answer the charges and to make certain that the complete and accurate truth is presented. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta provided an update on what he called a tough negotiation with franchise quarterback (and potential free agent) Lamar Jackson. Another candidate with Penn State ties also remains an intriguing possibility. And it would not shock anyone the day OBrien gets a chance to be a head coach again. The last time Saban brought in two new coordinators in the same year was after the Crimson Tide's 2017 national championship season. The relative lack of interest last season in OBrien, 52, was strange, as hes intrigued by a return to college head coaching.. Everybody plays a part in that. What Patriots fans need to know about new OC Bill O'Brien originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. He serves as an analyst for NBC Sports Boston, appearing on Pre/Postgame Live, as a guest on Tom Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast every Thursday, andas a columnist each weekduring the season. He has not yet received an offer from the Alabama coaching staff. 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. 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. Mustipher campaigns for Deion Barnes promotion. Johnson had six catches for 93 yards last week and has a favorable matchup ahead of him against the Raiders on Sunday. Hes a great football coach, extremely hard worker, McDaniels said in conclusion. 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. In his lone season as OC, the Patriots ranked No. After several seasons in New England working for Bill Belichick, O'Brienleft the Patriots in 2012 for his first head coaching opportunity at Penn State. I learned a lot, Gannon said. Penn State went 8-4 in O'Brien's first season, and then 7-5 in his second year. Auburn Wire explored an initial list of potential candidates to succeed Harsin at Auburn, and O'Brien was among the names on the list. After a successful rookie season under McDaniels that included a playoff berth and Pro Bowl nod, Jones struggled for stretches in 2022. We work hard to do that. At least a name to keep an eye on.. Such praise from a 13-year veteran -- and 12-time Patriots captain -- is nothing to scoff at. This offense was led, of course, by Tom Brady. O'Brien drew interest primarily from the Jacksonville Jaguars who [] Certain times during the season, we werent as consistent as we wanted to be.". There were times where O'Brien and Brady got into it on the sideline, where Brady showed his passion and O'Brien wasn't afraid to give it right back. But there is no denying that OBrien would bring a wealth of experience. Hes a great football coach, an extremely hard worker, said McDaniels. Now OBrien gets to work with Jones, whom he briefly overlapped with at Alabama as the quarterback was preparing for the NFL Draft. Alabama only makes its coordinators available to reporters on one day early in preseason practices. 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. 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. 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. "Im not going to analyze somebody publicly, good, bad or indifferent," Saban said then. Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator, and current Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels believes Bill O'Brien and Mac Jones are a great fit. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? For the first time in nearly a year, Penn State adds another commitment to the board for the Class of 2024. Perhaps attending Nick Sabans school of wayward coaches has done him some good. 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. 247Sports shared way-too-early spring football bowl projections. OBrien is currently the offensive coordinator for Alabama, a role that has established a solid track record of leading to head coaching opportunities under the leadership of head coach Nick Saban. Covington recently interviewed for the Cardinals defensive coordinator position and impressed new coach Jonathan Gannon. Bill O'Brien was hired as Patriots offensive coordinator in January, rejoining a staff on which he had worked before. But the Panthers are paying for Rhule to not do a darn thing so Rhule has the luxury of not feeling like he needs to rush right back into anything. Click Here. I had Terry Robiskie for two years in Tennessee, and then finally I was with Jim Bob Cooter in Detroit. The previously listed top candidates included Mickey Joseph, Matt Campbell, Lance Leipold, Jamey Chadwell, and even the Carolina Panthers Matt Rhule. But after leaving Josh McDaniels and New England in 2009, I had a new play-caller almost every year -- and sometimes two in the same season. As I matured, I learned that there are different offensive philosophies and different ways to teach the game. "The primary target is former Patriots OC, former Penn State and Texans head coach, former Alabama OC Bill O'Brien," a report from Tom Curran . The Nick Saban Coaching Rehab Facility otherwise known as the Alabama Crimson Tide may be on the verge of. 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. 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. Bolden's former college roommate was none other than Patriots quarterback Mac Jones. Bill O'Brien Could Land Major College Head Coach Job This Offseason. Here's how his offenses performed in Houston. He spent the last two seasons as Alabamas OC. 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. Following the dismal finish, Jones expressed his desire for a bit more persistence in the way he is coached. OBrien was the head coach of Penn State for two seasons prior to the hiring of James Franklin, and he deserves plenty of praise for guiding the program through what he had to deal with at the time he took on the job. Editor's Note:Matt Cassel played 14 years in the NFL as a quarterback, including four with the Patriots from 2005 to 2008. So it's no shock . 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