Could he join NFL's Patriots? Alabama has averaged 40.8 this season heading into the matchup Saturday (11 a.m., ESPN) against Kansas State (10-3). At least a name to keep an eye on.. January 28, 2022 6:00 am ET. He spent the last two seasons as Alabamas OC. He hadn't spoken with reporters since August. I love Billy O'Brien. Alabama lost to SEC rival Georgia in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. His interview was very impressive. "This isn't a name that will garner much positivity among some fans," Auburn Wire notes. "There had been an issue in 2021 with Jones struggling after getting yelled at, per the source," wrote McKenna. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? 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. 2 in passing yards per game (317.8), and No. But Scott Frost's replacement has yet to be announced. He pointed to how the Crimson Tide (10-2) has averaged about 40 points. We all try to do the best we can to be as consistent as we can. Alabama only makes its coordinators available to reporters on one day early in preseason practices. Now OBrien gets to work with Jones, whom he briefly overlapped with at Alabama as the quarterback was preparing for the NFL Draft. 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? 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. Its good to have that, because no one gets treated special. 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. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has a positive outlook on Bill O'Brien's return to New England. The Crimson Tide failed to reach the CFP in 2022, but they defeated Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl. 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. 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? 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. A screaming match with Brady during a Week 14 win over the Washington Commanders. He then went on to head coaching spots at Penn State and with the Houston Texans. Hell do a great job.. 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. display: none; Please check your email for a confirmation. He left the program to return to the NFL as an offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots . Hes a great football coach, extremely hard worker, McDaniels said in conclusion. If the Texans can use that to help them to a second straight win, the good feelings for the team will likely grow for Johnson. All the things that Billy has accomplished and achieved since then havent surprised me at all. His most recent job was Alabama offensive coordinator over the last two seasons. It should be noted that the other names listed are still in play. O'Brien's coaching career started at Brown, where he coached tight ends in 1993 and inside linebackers in 1994. 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 . 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. 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. O'Brien drew interest primarily from the Jacksonville Jaguars who [] Patriots Talk:Will Robert Kraft take a hard-line stance with Belichick this offseason? Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. ". Hes a great football coach, an extremely hard worker, said McDaniels. P.J. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Click Here. }Customer Service. 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 . 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. For the last two seasons, Bill O'Brien served as the offensive play caller for the Crimson Tide. O'Brien returns for a second stint at the helm of the New England offense. The wreck was originally classified as a single-vehicle crash. Bill O'Brien is the founder of Mission Development Corp., a consulting company specializing in talent and organizational development. I dont think its just one position or one person. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on Twitter and like us on Facebook for continuing Penn State coverage and discussion. "There are always areas we can be better at. 2 in total yards per game (428), No. 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. It isn't easy. 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. Penn State womens basketball wins first Big Ten tournament game since 2018. I actually told Coach [Bill] Belichick that after [the interview]. "He is an outstanding coach and an asset to our staff.". 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. For the first time in nearly a year, Penn State adds another commitment to the board for the Class of 2024. Everybody plays a part in that. 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. 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. It is said that Bill and his immediately older brother Tom grew up playing soccer. I had the same offensive coordinator during my first four NFL seasons with the Patriots. I think hes a great coach, McDaniels said of OBrien while speaking with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. O'Brien got his pro start with the Patriots as an offensive assistant in 2007. Hes coached in various roles at top level colleges such as Georgia Tech, Penn State, and Alabama. 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 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. Auburn hopped aboard this years edition of the coaching carousel on Monday by officially removing Bryan Harsin as head coach of the Tigers. But there is no denying that OBrien would bring a wealth of experience. "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 Texans won four AFC South division titles but never advanced past the AFC Divisional Round of the postseason. "Whatever conversations happen after this game, those will take place when they take place," O'Brien said. I dont know what the criticism would be, but look, we all try to do better. We work hard to do that. Bill O'Brien may have his pick of some great college head coaching jobs this offseason . I think hes a great coach. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. It's even more difficult for today's quarterbacks to adjust to a new play-caller, because there's less time on task. The offseason is shorter, and the new collective bargaining agreement limits the amount of time players can be in the building during that time. Sean Pendergast October 6, 2022 4:00AM. Could he join NFL's Patriots? #ada-button-frame { 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. According to a league source, the Patriots have sent four assistant coaches to work players through positional drills here at the Scouting Combine: 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. He moved to Georgia Tech in 1995. 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. He said he has not had any conversations with NFL folks relative to working in the NFL. He lasted six full seasons in Houston, plus the first four games of the 2020 campaign before being fired. 2:32. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. Follow Kevin McGuire on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Bill O'Brien was hired as Patriots offensive coordinator in January, rejoining a staff on which he had worked before. We had a great relationship when I was with the Patriots and he was the wide receivers coach in 2008. 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. 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. Covington recently interviewed for the Cardinals defensive coordinator position and impressed new coach Jonathan Gannon. Coach Belichick knows how to coach the coaches, because this guy was on it. The results just got worse as the season went on, and eventually led to in-game tantrums from Jones. From the outset, O'Brien embraced New Englands philosophies. But the idea of taking over head coaching duties again may be enough for him to leave Alabama and join Nebraska football. Carter never appeared for his media session, and his draft status hes a first-round talent is something to watch. You never know how a plan goes until a coach walks into the building, and there are still plenty of unknowns. After being fired as the Houston Texans head coach, O'Brien came to Alabama in January 2021 after . Thats cool, though. For a young QB like Mac Jones, it's more challenging. But even McCourty's compliments have now led to another story that paints Jones in a negative light. In fact, his tough love method will be quite the contrary. Penn State went 8-4 in O'Brien's first season, and then 7-5 in his second year. And it would not shock anyone the day OBrien gets a chance to be a head coach again. 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. For every positive story there is about Jones, there seems to be a negative one ready to pop up at a moment's notice. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He was born into a football family, as both, his father and grandfather played the game. Its accountability. 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. (1:42). 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). Now the hope is Jones can get back to the play of his feel-good rookie campaign with the help of OBrien. Nebraska football has yet to make any kind of official decision. 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. This offense was led, of course, by Tom Brady. As I matured, I learned that there are different offensive philosophies and different ways to teach the game. Therefore, when McDaniels provides a glowing endorsement of new Patriotsoffensive coordinator Bill OBrien, one can place a great deal of stock in his opinion. 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. I had Terry Robiskie for two years in Tennessee, and then finally I was with Jim Bob Cooter in Detroit. All the things that Billy has accomplished and achieved since then havent surprised me at all, said McDaniels. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. 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. He took over for Joe Paterno after the 2011 Jerry Sandusky scandal that rocked the Nittany Lions football program. / CBS Boston. Hes a very emotional guy.. Unsurprisingly, Jones experienced a significant statistical regression in 2022, finishing with2,997 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. After being fired by Houston in 2020, O'Brien returned to college in 2021 as the University of Alabama's offensive coordinator under head coach Nick Saban. In Buffalo, I had Greg Roman. "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 that first stint in New England, O'Brien quickly rose through the ranks on Belichick's staff to quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, spending three years (2009-11) in that role before departing for head-coaching positions with Penn State (2012-13) and the Houston Texans (2014-20). Please check your email for a confirmation. OBrien and Trev Alberts reportedly have a connection that dates back to OBriens Georgia Tech days. They might tweak the protection scheme or how you call something, which sometimes leads to a tendency to "fight the system.". 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. The two apparently have a close connection and still keep in contact. I had watched Tom Brady execute it and seen all of the details that go into successfully running the offense. However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. That means you don't have as much time to absorb a new playbook before you hit the ground running in training camp. 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 . As the old saying goes It takes one to know one.. Some have potentially linked OBrien as a candidate for a handful of other openings currently out there including Nebraska and Colorado. 2 in total yards per game (428), No. In his lone season as OC, the Patriots ranked No. O'Brien and . 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. 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. 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. ", BILL O'BRIEN FUTURE:Will Bill O'Brien return to Alabama football? Saban said that day in early November that everyone has things they must do better. More Patriots coverage from Sports Illustrated here. 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. 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. What he said, SUGAR BOWL:What we saw inside Alabama football's practice Wednesday ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Auburn Wire explored an initial list of potential candidates to succeed Harsin at Auburn, and OBrien was among the names on the list. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 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. Where could Penn State be heading? The Las Vegas Raiders head coach met with the media at the NFL . Join the conversation today. This isnt a name that will garner much positivity among some fans, Auburn Wire notes. 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. Ahead of the Sugar Bowl, O'Brien was asked . 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. 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 . However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. Which first-round prospects should Raiders focus on at combine? 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. Well,O'Brien worked with probably the most competitive quarterback I've ever been around in Tom Brady. 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. 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. At the end of the day, weve been very good for most of the season. The former MVP represents himself. He also served as the general manager of the . NEW ORLEANS Alabama football offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has been a popular recipient of criticism from fans this season and last. Editor's Note:Matt Cassel played 14 years in the NFL as a quarterback, including four with the Patriots from 2005 to 2008. The previously listed top candidates included Mickey Joseph, Matt Campbell, Lance Leipold, Jamey Chadwell, and even the Carolina Panthers Matt Rhule. 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O'Brien emphasized multiple times Wednesday he is focused on the matchup with Kansas State and not his future. His record as Texans head coach was 52-48 in the regular season and 2-4 in the playoffs. Campbell, Leipold, and Chadwell were mentioned as the leading candidates to replace Scott Frost. He had a lot of success as a rookie with McDaniels, but when you get a new coordinator, they might do things differently. Ahead of the Sugar Bowl, O'Brien was asked Wednesday how he would respond to the criticism of the offense and play-calling. 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. The news that football fans around New England were waiting for actually happened Tuesday. All rights reserved. "I am looking forward to working with Bill again," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in a statement. He knows the position really well, understands the league, he understands how to get the most out of players at this level. 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. The program was not allowed to play in a bowl game during that time due to NCAA sanctions. Were all responsible for what we do. He knows the position really well, understands the league, understands how to get the most out of players at this level. 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. So it was apparent right away how hard he worked, how smart he was, and you could give him a lot of responsibility and he could handle it.. Follow him on Twitter @globejimmcbride. The times that hes not talking to you, or if hes not yelling at you, thats when youve got to be worried. Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars head-coaching vacancy last week. There are a lot of issues for O'Brien to clean up, but the fact that the Patriots now have a real OC is encouraging for the franchise. Ravens GM says he covets QBs, Montana SB jersey breaks Brady's auction record, Colts GM pins moving up to 'guy worthy of it', McCarthy: 'New voice' calling plays will help Dak, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Chargers GM halts speculation: Allen staying put. Wisely, he balked at an early August . Bill O'Brien joined head coach Nick Saban's staff in January of 2021 to serve as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after six-plus years as the head coach of the NFL's Houston Texans. Available to reporters on one day early in preseason practices a first-round talent is something to watch should noted! 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