I like that.. Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans. 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.. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. What he said, SUGAR BOWL:What we saw inside Alabama football's practice Wednesday ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Hes a great football coach, an extremely hard worker, said McDaniels. 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. 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. 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. 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He knows the position really well, understands the league, understands how to get the most out of players at this level. He hadn't spoken with reporters since August. You never know how a plan goes until a coach walks into the building, and there are still plenty of unknowns. / CBS Boston. He missed three games with a high ankle sprain. More Patriots coverage from Sports Illustrated here. All rights reserved. He pointed to how the Crimson Tide (10-2) has averaged about 40 points. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? 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 . 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He spent the last two seasons as Alabamas OC. He also worked as a coach for the New England Patriots and was the head coach for the Houston Texans from 2014-2020. I learned a lot, Gannon said. 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. O'Brien and . I think hes a great coach, McDaniels said of OBrien while speaking with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 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 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. The times that hes not talking to you, or if hes not yelling at you, thats when youve got to be worried. 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. O'Brien returns for a second stint at the helm of the New England offense. His most memorable moment as Patriots offensive coordinator? Bill O'Brien will be the next offensive coordinator of the Patriots, as confirmed by our Phil Perry. Other times, maybe not as consistent as we want it to be. 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. Mission Development has emerged as a leader in aligning individual and organizational capabilities behind a company's vision, values and goals. 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. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy under O'Brien in 2021. OBrien and Trev Alberts reportedly have a connection that dates back to OBriens Georgia Tech days. Although, those specific options seem less and less likely. Check out Bill O'Brien's College Coaching Records, Awards and Leaderboards and more about College Football at Sports-Reference.com Such praise from a 13-year veteran -- and 12-time Patriots captain -- is nothing to scoff at. "Im not going to analyze somebody publicly, good, bad or indifferent," Saban said then. He then went on to head coaching spots at Penn State and with the Houston Texans. O'Brien drew interest primarily from the Jacksonville Jaguars who [] 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 named Patriots' offensive coordinator (1:42), O'Brien returns to Patriots as new OC, QB coach, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Trade Lamar? His lengthy coaching career includes many stops in college, including two seasons as Penn State head coach. Contact/Follow us@RollTideWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. As the old saying goes It takes one to know one.. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. 2024 defensive back Tevis Metcalf will visit Alabama for Junior Day. The last time Saban brought in two new coordinators in the same year was after the Crimson Tide's 2017 national championship season. NEW ORLEANS Alabama football offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has been a popular recipient of criticism from fans this season and last. In his lone season as OC, the Patriots ranked No. Join the conversation today. 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. 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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. 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. But Scott Frosts replacement has yet to be announced. Get Stats, Coaching Records, Team Ranks, Coordinators, and more for Bill O'Brien on Pro-football-reference.com. All the things that Billy has accomplished and achieved since then havent surprised me at all. I think hes a great coach. Please enter valid email address to continue. Hes coached in various roles at top level colleges such as Georgia Tech, Penn State, and Alabama. The two apparently have a close connection and still keep in contact. O'Brien's two-year contract runs through the end of February. 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. Carter never appeared for his media session, and his draft status hes a first-round talent is something to watch. Mike Reiss reports that Bill Belichick and the Patriots will be bringing back Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. It's hard to blame Jones, since he wasn't getting any advice (good advice, at least) or leadership from Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, who were tasked with leading New England's offense last season despite having little-to-no background on that side of the ball. Register now! 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. 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. Coach Belichick knows how to coach the coaches, because this guy was on it. A Massachusetts native, O'Brien will be charged with improving a Patriots offense that dipped notably in most key areas in 2022, including: Red zone efficiency: 11th (39 TDs in 63 trips) to 32nd (19 TDs in 45 trips), Third-down efficiency: 10th (43.5%) to 27th (34.8%), First downs: tied for ninth (362) to 28th (288), Sacks allowed: eighth (28 for 241 yards) to 19th (41 for 279 yards). That's what I loved about him. He did a good job at Penn State before moving to the NFL. 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. From there we went to Charlie Weis, then Bill Muir, then Jim Zorn, then Brian Daboll. 3 in points scored per game (32.1). Matt Rhule, most recently the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, is also on the market. 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? 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. 2:32. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. We talked recently and Im optimistic. Editor's Note:Matt Cassel played 14 years in the NFL as a quarterback, including four with the Patriots from 2005 to 2008. He was a graduate assistant from 1995 to 1997, and then running backs coach from 1998 to 2000 before moving up to offensive coordinator/QBs coach from 2001 through 2002. Here's how his offenses performed in Houston. But there is no denying that OBrien would bring a wealth of experience. 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? 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please check your email for a confirmation. They might tweak the protection scheme or how you call something, which sometimes leads to a tendency to "fight the system.". 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