Some teams in the National Football League are in their second round of interviews for head coaching candidates.
Bill O’Brien, Alabama’s offensive coordinator, has been rumored for a few jobs.
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He interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars opening, but it is unlikely that O’Brien will get the position.
Art Stapleton, a beat writer for the New York Giants, reported O’Brien as a possible landed spot for the Giants as an offensive play-caller.
If Brian Flores is the head coach, O’Brien would be an option to run the offense. Flores is a defensive-minded guy, so the Giants would want him to make a good hire on offense.
Nothing is confirmed, but O’Brien is in the conversation.
One name I’ve heard mentioned as an OC possibility if Brian Flores were to land as head coach with Giants:
Bill O’Brien.
Not the only choice, obviously, and no guarantee that it would happen, but names are always fun.
And OC is absolutely a big part of Flores’ candidacy imo.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) January 21, 2022
He coached a 4,000+ yard quarterback (Bryce Young), a 1,000-yard running back (Brian Robinson), and two 1,000-yard receivers (Jameson Williams and John Metchie) in 2021.
Bryce Young won several individual awards, including the Heisman Memorial Trophy.
We will see what happens with O’Brien. He is currently on the recruiting trail for Alabama.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
