Bill O’Brien to the New England Patriots is becoming a real possibility.
Reports have surfaced on the Las Vegas Raiders finalizing the deal to make Josh McDaniels its new head coach.
The deals for new #Raiders coach Josh McDaniels and new #Raiders GM Dave Ziegler are done and agreed upon, sources say. Owner Mark Davis swings big and lands his top targets.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 30, 2022
As the Patriot Way heads to Sin City, reporters such as ESPN’s Adam Schefter have linked O’Brien to New England.
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He served under Belichick as an offensive assistant from 2007 to 2011. O’Brien coached wide receivers, quarterbacks and served as offensive coordinator at the time. He implemented the double tight end set (12 personnel) with the Patriots, and it allowed Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez to flourish. If it hires O’Brien, the Patriots may see good production from Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry.
Adam Schefter mentioned Bill O’Brien as someone to watch for the #Patriots OC job pic.twitter.com/4sXVJ3oq5l
— ❌❌❌ (@FTB_Vids_YT) January 30, 2022
On ESPN, Adam Schefter mentions Bill O’Brien as a possible replacement for Josh McDaniels. Seems very logical for many reasons.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) January 30, 2022
Mac Jones helped Bill O’Brien learn the offense at Alabama. O’Brien and Jones would be a great fit together
— G.T Bobby Thompson (@BThomps81) January 30, 2022
Coaches that worked under Nick Saban at Alabama for a year or two get hired for new jobs quickly. O’Brien did some good things in 2021 with what he had as the Crimson Tide’s offensive play-caller. His return to the National Football League is looking highly possible.
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