Jaguars Will Interview Bill O'Brien, According To Report

by Alfie Crow on Jan 2, 2012 6:47 PM EST in Jacksonville Jaguars News

The Jacksonville Jaguars add another name to their coaching search, requesting permission to interview with New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien according to a report.

Jaguars requested and received permission to interview Patriots OC Bill O’Brien, who still is squarely on Penn St.'S radar.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 2, 2012

O'Brien has been an offensive assistant with the New England Patriots since the 2007 season. In 2008, O'Brien served as the Patriots wide receivers coach before moving to be their quarterbacks coach from 2009 to 2010. In the 2011 NFL season, O'Brien took over as the Patriots offensive coordinator, calling plays for one of the best offenses in the entire NFL. Prior to his work with the Patriots, O'Brien was the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for two seasons at Duke. He also held offensive positions at Maryland, Georgia Tech, and Brown.

O'Brien is the fourth offensive coordinator the Jaguars have setup for an interview.

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This would be my choice

Love his offense, the way he uses his TE’s is awesome.

Can't stand the truth?

by Aristotle45 on Jan 2, 2012 6:58 PM EST reply actions

+1

by CoalJaguar on Jan 2, 2012 7:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Too bad we don't have one that can catch anymore

by Slawsc on Jan 2, 2012 8:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

No. I don’t trust Coordinators from the Pats. The magic in Foxboro is Brady and Belichick and them alone.

"Viva los Zapatistas y la Revolucion"

by montanajagsfan on Jan 2, 2012 7:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Isn't that usually the case with all great OC

great QB’s

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by duuuvaaalll on Jan 2, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

I think great QB’s have a part in their success. But also as Rhett says below NE coordinators don’t typically have success as HC’s. Trust me I had to deal with one for 5 years in South Bend.

"Viva los Zapatistas y la Revolucion"

by montanajagsfan on Jan 2, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions

I don't know...

…when a coach moves on from New England they usually fail. Although like said above, I do like how he uses his tight ends, and Zach Miller(if he stays healthy) can be the next Gronkowski.

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by rhettchrystal on Jan 2, 2012 7:22 PM EST reply actions

Oh god dont start that

Hes could be the next somebody crap, havnt we already heard he was the next dallas clark crap, how bout he just turns out to solidify his name and becomes a viable threat!

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by JaxBlaster on Jan 2, 2012 7:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Thank you.

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by JPQ! on Jan 2, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions

+ infinity.

Just be able to stay on the damm field zack

by Slawsc on Jan 2, 2012 8:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

or...

We could go after the real Dallas Clark. I beieve he is a FA.

by jagtom0025 on Jan 2, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions

Even if Miller was healthy

he doesn’t have anywhere near the same physical tools as Gronkowski

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by theMAGICman on Jan 2, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions

I am open minded to not hiring him,

But Bill O’Brien seems like a candidate who could help develop Blaine Gabbert’s skills and improve our passing game. I know he has Tom Brady, but backups Hoyer and Mallet appear to have been taught well.

by Green Bull on Jan 2, 2012 7:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions