O'Brien left Penn State to become Texans head coach in 2014. 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. I think hes a great coach, McDaniels said of OBrien while speaking with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. 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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. But even McCourty's compliments have now led to another story that paints Jones in a negative light. Bill O'Brien is the founder of Mission Development Corp., a consulting company specializing in talent and organizational development. 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. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. He also served as the general manager of the . Experts weigh in| Listen & Subscribe | Watch on YouTube. The Crimson Tide failed to reach the CFP in 2022, but they defeated Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl. Carter II's journey from West Point to NFL, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. 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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. You never know how a plan goes until a coach walks into the building, and there are still plenty of unknowns. Alabama only makes its coordinators available to reporters on one day early in preseason practices. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/31/former-penn-state-coach-mentioned-as-potential-candidate-for-auburn/, Joey Porter Jr. heads to NFC West in latest mock draft, Watch Micah Parsons score his first career touchdown, Vols tie Buckeyes for 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. He was on the offensive coaching staff from 2007 through 2011, moving up to offensive coordinator in his final season. 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. Carter never appeared for his media session, and his draft status hes a first-round talent is something to watch. What Patriots fans need to know about new OC Bill O'Brien originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. The last time Saban brought in two new coordinators in the same year was after the Crimson Tide's 2017 national championship season. 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. But Scott Frosts replacement has yet to be announced. 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? 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). "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. Bill OBrien has been listed as a top candidate for the job. He then went on to head coaching spots at Penn State and with the Houston Texans. Check out Bill O'Brien's College Coaching Records, Awards and Leaderboards and more about College Football at Sports-Reference.com O'Brien and . Jones said that he wanted tough coaching toward the end of the 2022 season, and he's about to get it. Register now! I have a lot of confidence that Billys going to do well wherever hes at, and obviously now thats in New England.. 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. ", BILL O'BRIEN FUTURE:Will Bill O'Brien return to Alabama football? From there we went to Charlie Weis, then Bill Muir, then Jim Zorn, then Brian Daboll. That's actually a slight improvement over 2021, when Alabama averaged 39.9. J Batt, a former deputy director for Alabama Athletics, is the new athletic director for Georgia Tech. I had watched Tom Brady execute it and seen all of the details that go into successfully running the offense. Mac Jones is clearly a competitor, andhe's said he wants to be "coached harder." We all try to do the best we can to be as consistent as we can. Bill O'Brien may have his pick of some great college head coaching jobs this offseason . O'Brien also discussed the challenges of this season and if inconsistent receiver play has added to that. 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 . 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. The program was not allowed to play in a bowl game during that time due to NCAA sanctions. 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. "Every season is challenging in its own way," O'Brien said. 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. 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. Now OBrien gets to work with Jones, whom he briefly overlapped with at Alabama as the quarterback was preparing for the NFL Draft. This isnt a name that will garner much positivity among some fans, Auburn Wire notes. Without a crystal ball, no one will know which jobs will be open for hiring next offseason. In fact, Bolden even shared some . Why aren't we doing it that way?" 3 in points scored per game (32.1). I think I want to be coached harder, Jones said at the conclusion of his second year as the teams starting quarterback. O'Brien's coaching career started at Brown, where he coached tight ends in 1993 and inside linebackers in 1994. Please check your email for a confirmation. I dont know what the criticism would be, but look, we all try to do better. Here's how his offenses performed in Houston. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. He lasted six full seasons in Houston, plus the first four games of the 2020 campaign before being fired. 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. Starting quarterback Mac Jones took a step back in his second season, and the offensive line struggled with pass protection and penalties. "There are always areas we can be better at. 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. As far as criticism and things like that, thats probably a question for somebody else. Patriots Talk:Will Robert Kraft take a hard-line stance with Belichick this offseason? But as a head coach Bill OBrien has a pretty good resume, as a general manager not so much. He left the program to return to the NFL as an offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots . He took over for Joe Paterno after the 2011 Jerry Sandusky scandal that rocked the Nittany Lions football program. We had a great relationship when I was with the Patriots and he was the wide receivers coach in 2008. 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. For the last two seasons, Bill O'Brien served as the offensive play caller for the Crimson Tide. Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is a hot coaching commodity in both the NFL and college football given his ability to elevate a program's culture. 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. However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. You're worried about other things other than trying to execute that one play, even if it's not the perfect play. The two apparently have a close connection and still keep in contact. 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. He knows the position really well, understands the league, understands how to get the most out of players at this level. Hell do a great job.. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He pointed to how the Crimson Tide (10-2) has averaged about 40 points. Sean Pendergast October 6, 2022 4:00AM. McDaniels believes the relationship between Patriots quarterback, I think hes a great coach. Other times, maybe not as consistent as we want it to be. Additionally, defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington served as a coordinator at the Senior Bowl. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. His most memorable moment as Patriots offensive coordinator? His lengthy coaching career includes many stops in college, including two seasons as Penn State head coach. A screaming match with Brady during a Week 14 win over the Washington Commanders. I actually told Coach [, Bizarre scene Wednesday morning as news broke that arrest warrants were issued for, Volin: Matt Patricia deserves better than what he has gotten from the Patriots, NFLPA report card, player feedback look unfavorably on Patriots player experience. Follow Kevin McGuire on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. 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. Cassel: Why a Bill O'Brien-Mac Jones pairing could work well, Curran: O'Brien rejoining Patriots 'probably going to happen', he's said he wants to be "coached harder. As I matured, I learned that there are different offensive philosophies and different ways to teach the game. Although, those specific options seem less and less likely. 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.. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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.. Johnson stayed away from the team until training camp, when he reported for work and started getting some answers. 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. display: none; 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. OBrien is no stranger to having his name thrown through the rumor mill, of course. They might tweak the protection scheme or how you call something, which sometimes leads to a tendency to "fight the system.". The CBS Boston team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSBoston.com. Which of these proposed rule changes will actually help speed up college football? Could he join NFL's Patriots? Delivering exclusive analysis and commentary on the Patriots and the NFL right to your inbox, on weekdays during the season. Covington recently interviewed for the Cardinals defensive coordinator position and impressed new coach Jonathan Gannon. The wreck was originally classified as a single-vehicle crash. It starts with me. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. 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. Get Stats, Coaching Records, Team Ranks, Coordinators, and more for Bill O'Brien on Pro-football-reference.com. 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. O'Brien is very familiar with the Patriots. 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. Follow him on Twitter @globejimmcbride. 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. Were all responsible for what we do. 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 . Harsin was 9-12 in his second season at Auburn, with two of those losses coming against Penn State. #ada-button-frame { We talked recently and Im optimistic. It is said that Bill and his immediately older brother Tom grew up playing soccer. From the outset, O'Brien embraced New Englands philosophies. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? That's what I loved about him. After a two-year stint as Penn State head coach in 2012 and 2013, O'Brien came back to the pros for his first NFL head coaching job. It isn't easy. O'Brien's two-year contract runs through the end of February. Upon his return to college, he helped develop Bryce Young into a Heisman Trophy winner. 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. Brent Key, a former offensive line coach for the Crimson Tide, is the interim head coach for the Yellow Jackets. 2 in passing yards per game (317.8), and No. 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. Let us knowyour thoughts, comment on this story below. It was also reported that OBriens previous work at Penn State impressed Nebraska football. Campbell, Leipold, and Chadwell were mentioned as the leading candidates to replace Scott Frost. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy under O'Brien in 2021. 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 . 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 . I think hes a great coach. Alabama has averaged 40.8 this season heading into the matchup Saturday (11 a.m., ESPN) against Kansas State (10-3). Well,O'Brien worked with probably the most competitive quarterback I've ever been around in Tom Brady. However, OBrien realistically may come in and swipe the job away from all of them. 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