And O'Brien knows it, too, telling "Next Up with Adam Breneman" this week that he regrets his time overseeing Houston's front office circa 2019-2020. "That was a tough time in Houston," O'Brien said.

We also asked readers if they trusted Bill Belichick, Bill O’Brien, and Mac Jones to turn the offense around, and the responses varied among readers. Ahead, see a sampling of reader responses.

BOSTON -- There have been rumblings about Bill O'Brien making a return to New England for... well just about the entire 2022 NFL season. It popped up again last weekend ahead of Saturday's ...

I think Bill O'Brien is going to give him the ability to go out and do what he does," added Light. Those are some pretty serious thoughts from an otherwise less-than-serious fellow in Light.

Bill O'Brien of the New England Patriots on the sideline in the second half against the Buffalo Bills Jan. 1, 2012, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. (Elsa/Getty Images) ...

Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien has been formally introduced as the head coach of the Boston College Eagles. But, how close did he come to remaining with the Pats?

Bill O’Brien might know the difference between the FBS and FCS, but the Boston College Eagles head coach knows what he tells people, specifically when meeting with broadcasters in a pregame ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- DeAndre Hopkins told Sports Illustrated that he had "no relationship" with coach Bill O'Brien during their six years together with the Houston Texans and defended himself against ...

It's a perfect fit for both O'Brien himself on the sideline, and for his family at home. After O'Brien was let go by the Texans in 2020, his family remained in Houston while he moved on to become ...

O'Brien spent six-plus years as the Texans head coach, going 52-48 with four AFC South titles and four playoff appearances. Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 4,165 yards in 2018 and ...

Bill O'Brien was an assistant coach with New England for five seasons (2007-11), including one season as the team's offensive coordinator.

Bill O’Brien is returning to the Northeast. The former Patriots assistant coach has been named New England’s offensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Low reported Tuesday.