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

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  1. newAge_Rockets

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    Rex is the best defensive coordinator in the league. O brine and Rex could easily take the Texans to the playoffs next year.
     
    #161 newAge_Rockets, Dec 28, 2013
  2. Fyreball

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    O'Brien took over one of the single worst situations in the history of sports, and was able to salvage respectability out of it for himself and the kids who stayed. I think his ability to lead men, and motivate everyone around him with his work ethic and approach to the game supercedes the fact that he's an offensive-minded guy.
     
    #162 Fyreball, Dec 28, 2013
  3. mick fry

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    O'B would be awesome which is why there is no way Bob brings him in.
     
    #163 mick fry, Dec 28, 2013
  4. Major

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    I agree he has a lot of question marks - but he's also never had even a functional QB. Sanchez was basically the worst QB in the league during his time starting, and Geno Smith has been the worst QB in the league this year. To make the playoffs twice with that is pretty impressive. To be 7-8 this year with the 38th ranked QB is not bad either. Not sure how much of the personnel decisions are on him or if he was the one responsible for their commitment to Sanchez and drafting Geno - if he was, then run away. Fast. If he wasn't, then maybe he does better with better personnel people.

    Jets QB rating:

    2013: Geno Smith is #38 out of 38 eligible QBs
    2012: Sanchez was #31 out of 32
    2011: #23/34
    2010: #27/31
    2009: #28/32
     
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  5. rocketpower2

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    O'Brien and Rex would be a hell of a haul. Would finally bring some toughness to the coaching staff.
     
    #165 rocketpower2, Dec 28, 2013
  6. SkyrimOwnsAll

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    yea the jets could use a real offensive coach

    mark tresteman would have been perfect for geno... rex ryan kills qb;s
     
    #166 SkyrimOwnsAll, Dec 28, 2013
  7. Cannonball

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    So, honest question. Do you expect Rex to walk into a situation with no established QB and do better? As a defensive guy, if we did take Clowney or Barr #1, would you trust Rex to have success with a QB taken in the 2nd or 3rd round?
     
    #167 Cannonball, Dec 28, 2013
  8. Major

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    I think QB is the most vital position and you take the QB that gives your team the best opportunity to be great, regardless of the coach.

    The question that has to be answered for Ryan is whether Sanchez/Geno were independently terrible QBs or if Ryan helped make them terrible. If it's the latter, that's a huge mark against him. If it's the former, then I would look at the fact that Rex Ryan took a team with a crappy rookie QB to the AFC championship game, and wonder what could he do with a good rookie QB?
     
    #168 Major, Dec 28, 2013
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    A BO'B and Rex combo would be pretty bad ass...This team would be in great shape moving forward.
     
    #169 rezdawg, Dec 28, 2013
  10. tmacfor35

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    I will take Rex coaching, and a good OC. No issue with that at all. Will never forget that season opener.
     
    #170 tmacfor35, Dec 28, 2013
  11. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>THIS JUST IN: Multiple signs point to Rex Ryan's return as coach of the Jets in 2014. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter">@AdamSchefter</a>)</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/417019477814165504">December 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #171 J.R., Dec 28, 2013
  12. Ziggy

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    Good. He's a good coach.
     
    #172 Ziggy, Dec 28, 2013
  13. SuperBeeKay

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    said no jets fan ever
     
    #173 SuperBeeKay, Dec 28, 2013
  14. Major

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    He's probably done more with less than virtually any coach out there. Can you name another coach that has taken a team with the worst QB in football to two AFC title games?

    Whether we can do more with more is still up in the air, and whether he's responsible for the talent problem at QB is unknown, but as far as making the most of the talent he has, he seems to have done an excellent job. If you had told anyone that Geno Smith would be the worst QB in football, no one remotely would have thought the Jets would be 7-8 this season.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill O'Brien &amp; Texans intensify talks they hope will make him next coach in Houston, per sources. ESPN link soon from myself &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter">@AdamSchefter</a></p>&mdash; Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) <a href="https://twitter.com/mortreport/statuses/417044024210382848">December 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    YES YES YES YES YES YES
     
    #175 rocketpower2, Dec 28, 2013
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    Link to story
     
    #176 desihooper, Dec 28, 2013
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    NOW THIS IS NIIIIIIIIICE!
     
    #177 HTown_DieHard, Dec 28, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>From <a href="https://twitter.com/mortreport">@mortreport</a> and me: Penn St's Bill O'Brien and Texans already have met, working on a deal. O'Brien the... <a href="http://t.co/1Vb0gJPU26">http://t.co/1Vb0gJPU26</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/417047311026356224">December 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #178 BMoney, Dec 28, 2013
  19. rocketpower2

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    O'Brien working with Bridgewater is a match made in heaven for us.
     
    #179 rocketpower2, Dec 28, 2013
  20. ItsMyFault

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    Nice. Bill O'Brien and Teddy Bridgewater.
     
    #180 ItsMyFault, Dec 28, 2013
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