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Bill O'Brien emerges as Houston Texans No. 1 target for new head coach

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  1. platypus

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    #1 platypus, Dec 22, 2013
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    man i hope we get this guy
     
    #2 vstexas09, Dec 22, 2013
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    I've heard lots of tv/radio guys think he's the next big thing. Pretty impressive what he's done so far after the Sandusky fallout.
     
    #3 Kim, Dec 22, 2013
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Everyone likes him. I don't like him. So he'll probably be good. Belichick's coaching tree sucks man.
     
    #4 Ziggy, Dec 22, 2013
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    I would be surprised. That's a big buyout plus still got to pay on kubiaks contract. Besides if lovie smith really interviewed for 7hrs and they are keeping in touch with him it sounds as if he is their guy.
     
    #5 whag00, Dec 22, 2013
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    I'm sure 7 hours is standard for an interview to decide an NFL head coach. The article also states that Mcnair has no problem with the buy out.

    This is a good read

    http://www.offtackleempire.com/2012/6/7/3068907/b1g-2012-bill-obrien-to-return-penn-states-offense-from-antiquity

    The guy was the OC when brady threw for over 5000+ yards and he just gets it.

    Here's a great TLDR by a redditor "TripStep" in describing O'Brian's style.

    The idea of on the fly adjustments is alien to me as a texans fan. I'm salivating at the possible combination of Obrian with Bridgewater as both possess great football minds.
     
    #6 platypus, Dec 22, 2013
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    How many of those guys took over a college program in national disarray, and got them playing respectable?

    I think going from NFL assistant, to college HC, to NFL HC has some proven track records for success.... much more than simply going from college HC to NFL HC.

    Just like any other job, the more training one does... the more qualified they are. Being a NFL assistant, and a college HC (at a program under the microscope) is a pretty good pedigree to have, regardless of whichever "coaching tree" somebody comes from.
     
    #7 Nick, Dec 22, 2013
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    I don't know a whole lot about either one of them but I think id be pretty pumped about a Bridgewater/Obrien offseason.
     
    #8 BigM, Dec 22, 2013
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    O'Brien is a great head coach, he knows how to coach up qb's
     
    #9 SkyrimOwnsAll, Dec 22, 2013
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    It just feels right.
     
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    Texans won't hire a black coach Bill O'brien will get the job.
     
    #11 Cstyle42, Dec 22, 2013
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    I like O'Brien, but since when does "CultureMap" have "sources" that don't go to the Chronicle or higher profile NFL reporters first?
     
    #12 Cannonball, Dec 22, 2013
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    Well O'Brien has been a hot head coaching candidate for any NFL openings over the past year. He meets McNair's criteria, and he's ready to jump to the next level.
     
    #13 newAge_Rockets, Dec 22, 2013
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    Without Gruden or Cowher as possibilities, he has emerged as my choice. Keep hearing nothing but good things. An up and comer, but that buyout is huge.
     
    #14 solid, Dec 22, 2013
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    Yeah..a team that has a black GM won't hire a black coach. Sure.

    I'm hoping the decision isn't about race. I don't want Lovie because, regardless of his skin color, he reminds me of Gary Kubiak...clock mismanagement, etc. No, thanks. Boring.
     
    #15 MadMax, Dec 22, 2013
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    Rick Smith is a known racist who hates black people.
     
    #16 The Real Shady, Dec 22, 2013
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    Idiotic post of the day, goes to you.
     
    #17 J Hard, Dec 22, 2013
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    I know his brother, and he's a very sharp guy. I'd assume Bill would be cut from the same cloth.
     
    #18 bigtexxx, Dec 22, 2013
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    This morning I had the tv on (ESPN or Fox Sports 1 I think) while I was wrapping gifts. Someone mentioned that O'Brien had renegotiated downward his by-out with Penn State for the 2nd time. I wondered why that was news worthy this morning. Now I know.
     
    #19 MONON, Dec 22, 2013
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    Harbough brothers like?

    Rocket River
     
    #20 Rocket River, Dec 22, 2013
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