![]() ![]() ", he was able to win with, I think it was seven different quarterbacks in our time there, whether it was Ryan Fitzpatrick, Brock Osweiler, or Brian Hoyer. What Perry is most impressed with is O'Brien's ability to evaluate strengths and weaknesses, especially at the quarterback position. Those organizational skills are impeccable." "He knows exactly what he wants to do and is very meticulous about how he does it. ![]() "He is super organized, which is really what separates him from the average coach," Perry added. Everyone knew what was expected of them on a daily basis," said Perry. "He brought an energy and organization where everyone understood what all the expectations were. Chatting with Dan Roche for Sunday night's Sports Final on WBZ-TV, Perry said that there will be no questions regarding O'Brien's expectations for everyone on the New England offense. Perry, whose family has a long history of coaching football, had plenty to say about O'Brien and his future with the Patriots over the weekend. Perry held that position for three years before moving over to coach Houston's receivers, which he held until O'Brien's time was up with the Texans in 2020. When O'Brien got the head coaching job in Houston, he brought Perry in as the team's tight ends coach. When O'Brien first joined the staff in New England, Perry was the head coach at Merrimack and had his good pall in to address his team. ![]() The two lived together in Providence, and that was just the start of a long working relationship between Perry and O'Brien. When Perry got his first job on a college staff, joining Mark Whipple's staff at Brown as a wide receiver coach, O'Brien was there as a linebackers coach. They kept in touch throughout college as well, when O'Brien played at Brown and Perry at UNH. John's Prep and Perry to Andover High - but they remained close. The two went to different high schools - O'Brien to St. There were many days spent together on the ball field when they were young, and O'Brien was around the Perry home so much that he was often referred to as the sixth Perry son. Perry and O'Brien grew up together in Andover and have been great friends since they were 10. Perry has also shared the sideline with O'Brien, and knows exactly how the coach ticks. But John Perry's opinion of O'Brien goes a lot further than just their friendship. Growing up in Andover, O'Brien has plenty of friends around town that will vouch for his coaching abilities. He enjoyed success at both stops, though his first stint as an NFL head coach ended unceremoniously in 2020. The success that he and the Patriots enjoyed in his first stint as the team's OC earned him head-coaching gigs at Penn State and with the Houston Texans. Hopes are high that O'Brien will be able to right the ship for New England, and rightfully so. The move gives the Patriots a true offensive mind to run that side of the ball, and Mac Jones someone who knows what they're doing to help him shake off a lost second season in the league. He was officially hired as the team's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach last week. The fiery O'Brien is back in Foxboro and once again at the helm of the New England offense. We also got a pretty good idea of what O'Brien will bring to the sideline for the Patriots thanks to his first run with the team from 2007-11. ![]() Summary: Joe Brady and Garrett Riley are the most attractive names to replace O’Brien as offensive coordinator.BOSTON - Folks around New England have a pretty good idea of who Bill O'Brien is, considering he's a native New Englander himself. No matter where O’Brien goes, Alabama fans want to know who will be the replacement. After discussing the conversation with a few credible sources, here are some names - that in my opinion - getting consideration to serve as offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide next season. RELATED: Alabama linebacker misses Sugar Bowl practice with an apparent arm injury Most have the 53-year-old reuniting with Bill Belichick in New England. We have seen several reports from NFL insiders, citing sources that O’Brien returns to the pros. After two seasons under Nick Saban, the 71-year-old head coach appears to be content with letting O’Brien’s contract run out and parting ways mutually. His contract as offensive coordinator expires after Feb. It is starting to look more like Bill O’Brien will not be retained at Alabama after the Allstate Sugar Bowl. ![]()
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