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

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  1. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Am told Bill O'Brien went back to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PennState&amp;src=hash">#PennState</a> &amp; then circled back to the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&amp;src=hash">#Texans</a> in negotiations but Houston brass didn't budge.</p>&mdash; Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/418162880786075648">December 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  2. HTown_DieHard

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    oh goodie...

    please just get this done.
     
    #662 HTown_DieHard, Dec 31, 2013
  3. askball

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    Geez Louise....

    Hope this doesn't open the door for other teams...namely the Lions.
     
    #663 askball, Dec 31, 2013
  4. HTown_DieHard

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    this....scares..me
     
    #664 HTown_DieHard, Dec 31, 2013
  5. rocketpower2

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    Surprising to say the least. McNair pony up pleaseeeee
     
    #665 rocketpower2, Dec 31, 2013
  6. Two Sandwiches

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    Just give the guy what he wants. I doubt he wants the farm....

    Maybe Mcnair wants Wade to stay and O'Brien wants none of that?
     
    #666 Two Sandwiches, Dec 31, 2013
  7. The Cat

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    That was my first thought, but I can't imagine that Detroit has that much money, especially given what they still owe Schwartz.

    I think McNair knows the Texans are in a strong position. If O'Brien leveraged what the Texans offered into a proposed raise, upgrades, etc. from Penn State, yet still didn't agree to it and ultimately circled back to Houston... I think it's clear his heart is in the NFL.

    Seems like the deal will get done, but the Texans don't want to substantially raise their offer if they're bidding against themselves.
     
    #667 The Cat, Dec 31, 2013
  8. BMoney

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    Bob didn't get to be a billionaire by not knowing how to negotiate, however, as a Houston fan, I am conditioned to be nervous about this situation.
     
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    Considering the Texans have to buyout his Penn State salary, and make it enticing enough for him to leave PSU, he really should feel super excited at a chance to coach in the NFL. The Texans shouldnt budge on any offer at this point. It should be between Detriot and Houston for the NFL gig for O Brien. Considering that Houstonians are diehards for football, Houston should be more appealing. No question that there is much more talent in Detroit, but Houston should be the more stable spot. McNair gives his coaches a lot of time to be successful.
     
    #669 sugrlndkid, Dec 31, 2013
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    Shouldnt be...Bill has a chance to coach a good NFL team...Houston and Detroit has the best chance to offer him quick success.

    There may be some issues in regards to staff, because if an NFL team is buying out the contract, they are gonna be paying you well...
     
    #670 sugrlndkid, Dec 31, 2013
  11. rocketpower2

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    Not liking this...

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source with knowledge of situation says Bill O'Brien having a difficult time walking away from PSU for pros. Notes BOB is a &quot;loyal guy&quot;</p>&mdash; Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGiardi/statuses/418169700695441409">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #671 rocketpower2, Dec 31, 2013
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    He will leave - it's a good situation he's coming to
     
    #672 htown1984, Dec 31, 2013
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    Eh, to me that sounds like he's going but wants people around Penn State to think it was a tough decision. The key thing to remember is O'Brien already put Penn State through this song and dance a year ago, flirting with the Browns and Eagles. If he's doing it again, a year later... it's pretty clear his heart is with the NFL. There's only so many raises you can leverage your way into before you use up all of your capital (unless you're Nick Saban, of course).
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'll say this about the 2013 bonus &amp; O'Brien...staying to get that bonus isn't his way, not close. That comes from 2 decades of knowing him.</p>&mdash; John Harris (@jharrisfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/jharrisfootball/statuses/418174542717386752">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>He may not leave PSU but his staying there isn't to receive some damn bonus. His waiting until Jan 1 to leave isn't to get the bonus either.</p>&mdash; John Harris (@jharrisfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/jharrisfootball/statuses/418175372664913922">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    Could this all be a cover up by Texans PR to save some face?
     
    #674 rocketpower2, Dec 31, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>At times like these, we tend to forget the human element. There are 32 of there NFL jobs in the world. It's what every coach wants...</p>&mdash; John Harris (@jharrisfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/jharrisfootball/statuses/418176317092155393">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    Jeez this is turning into Dwightmare 2.0.
     
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  17. DonnyMost

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    By being wishy washy, he's hurting PSU, who would probably love to have their new guy inked by now. No program wants to have their HC courting NFL teams EVERY offseason.
     
    #677 DonnyMost, Dec 31, 2013
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    Let me remind you John Harris is a good friend of OB

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/bwwbill">@bwwbill</a> No, don't think so.</p>&mdash; John Harris (@jharrisfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/jharrisfootball/statuses/418182191055523840">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #678 rocketpower2, Dec 31, 2013
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    On a side note, Dwight is flying back to LA to reconsider his decision.
     
    #679 mogrod, Dec 31, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bill&amp;src=hash">#Bill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23O&amp;src=hash">#O</a>'brien | <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Report&amp;src=hash">#Report</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&amp;src=hash">#Texans</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bill&amp;src=hash">#Bill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23O&amp;src=hash">#O</a>&amp;#39;Brien <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23working&amp;src=hash">#working</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23on&amp;src=hash">#on</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23deal&amp;src=hash">#deal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23to&amp;src=hash">#to</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23become&amp;src=hash">#become</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23next&amp;src=hash">#next</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23coach&amp;src=hash">#coach</a> | Winston-S... <a href="http://t.co/9fauAehrzF">http://t.co/9fauAehrzF</a></p>&mdash; Luke Golds (@LukeGolds) <a href="https://twitter.com/LukeGolds/statuses/418188173295230976">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #680 sugrlndkid, Dec 31, 2013
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