The New England Patriots continue to search for a new offensive coordinator and have interviewed Alabama’s Bill O’Brien, among others, for the job, according to a report.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed that the Patriots interviewed O’Brien for their vacant OC job and he is considered a top candidate to land the job in New England.
O’Brien had previously worked in the NFL as the head coach of the Houston Texans before becoming the OC at Alabama, where he spent a brief time with Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.
He also spent time with New England from 2007-11 as an offensive assistant and then offensive coordinator and is considered the pick of the bunch among the candidates for the job.
The #Patriots have interviewed #Bama OC Bill O’Brien today for his open OC position, sources say. He is considered one of the main candidates.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 19, 2023
Mac Jones not confirmed to return as Patriots starting quarterback in 2023
Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones endured a rough season with some bright spots after an excellent rookie season, but head coach Bill Belichick believes the 24-year-old has a future in the NFL.
“Mac has the ability to play quarterback in this league. We all have to work together to find the best way as a football team, obviously quarterback is a great position, to be more productive.”
However, the 70-year-old refused to commit to Jones as the team’s starting quarterback next season and there’s a chance he could take the back seat to a player like Jimmy Garoppolo.
The Patriots’ disappointing campaign came to an end in the final week, with a 35-23 loss against the Buffalo Bills and missing out on the playoffs.
Finishing with a losing 8-9 record, Belichick said the standard in New England is higher than that and the team is already working to improve.
“The process will start today. Nobody is satisfied with that. That is not our goal. There is accountability everywhere, that starts with me.”
The #Patriots aren’t done interviewing. But they can be for tomorrow… https://t.co/PzQjXqrQQi
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 19, 2023
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