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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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    Everybody's after Bill O'Brien, but the perfect place for him is in Detroit

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    Bob Stoops anyone? :grin:

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>He’s open to it RT <a href="https://twitter.com/SkinFaninOKC">@SkinFaninOKC</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet">@RapSheet</a> You guys are a riot. Stoops is not leaving Oklahoma. You've seen the castle he had built right?</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/417716842296131584">December 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    No, I don't advocate hiring Bob Stoops.
     
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  2. Cannonball

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    Pats only have him under contract for one more year. If he were offered a starting job somewhere else, he'd bolt. The Pats would be wise to look at trade offers if anybody wants him now.
     
    #462 Cannonball, Dec 30, 2013
  3. Rocketman95

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    Yessir!
     
    #463 Rocketman95, Dec 30, 2013
  4. Major

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    Coaches regularly leave after saying just a few days earlier that they are committed to staying, etc. It doesn't seem right, but it's pretty standard operating procedure. Nick Saban, I believe, has done it multiple times.
     
    #464 Major, Dec 30, 2013
  5. Ottomaton

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    If you guys were pissed that Schaub was slow, you'll love Mallett. IIRC, his 40 time was something like 5.37. Half the o line would run faster than him.

    Also Google his pre draft interview at Carolina. He checked into the hotel, had dinner with coaches, and then went and got so drunk that he had to call off his visit to the facilities the next morning because he was "sick". That is a massive red flag to me. Really poor judgement/impulse control is the last thing you want for the face of your franchise.

    He has a huge arm, but he's essentially an unathletic/less talented Jamarcus Russell.
     
    #465 Ottomaton, Dec 30, 2013
  6. Pete Chilcutt

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    I was hoping we could hire him by now
     
    #466 Pete Chilcutt, Dec 30, 2013
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    I'm uncomfortable with the fact that Wade and the staff are apparently still employed. What are they waiting for?
     
    #467 leroy, Dec 30, 2013
  8. M.G.

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    New coach to bring in his own staff and keep who he wants.
     
    #468 M.G., Dec 30, 2013
  9. J.R.

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    Good news for non-Lovie fans:

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former Bears coach Lovie Smith is considered favorite for Buccaneers head coaching job, sources tell ESPN's <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter">@AdamSchefter</a>.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/417749952421314560">December 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #469 J.R., Dec 30, 2013
  10. desihooper

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    I think I'd be fine with Lovie to TB, Schiano to PSU, and O'Brien to HOU (with Munch staying in TEN).
     
    #470 desihooper, Dec 30, 2013
  11. zeeshan2

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    YES!!

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    Bill O'Brien has informed his staff that he will be accepting Texans job.
    1:22 PM - 30 Dec 2013
     
    #471 zeeshan2, Dec 30, 2013
  12. Rudyc281

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    Can I get a hell yeah
     
    #472 Rudyc281, Dec 30, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Teams who fired coaches might be checking on Bill O'Brien and find out he's closing in on a new job in Houston.</p>&mdash; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/417758986998255616">December 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    Coming from Pancakes I don't know if this is good or bad
     
    #473 rocketpower2, Dec 30, 2013
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    Awesome. This is why firing Kubiak early and getting a head start on finding a coach has paid off. One of the few good decisions McNair has made.
     
    #474 TheRealist137, Dec 30, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en data-scribe-reduced-action-queue="><p>Why does Bill O'Brien want to coach a 2-14 team? First pick in every round. 4 of last year's draft picks on IR. Some talent on both sides.</p>&mdash; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/417760266172891136">December 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #475 Pete Chilcutt, Dec 30, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bob McNair believes the right coach and QB can make them 3rd team in a row to go from top pick to the playoffs after Colts and Chiefs.</p>&mdash; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/417760657824432128">December 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #476 rocketpower2, Dec 30, 2013
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    MARK BERMAN--- SAVE US FROM PANCAKES' INANE BULLS***
     
    #477 DonnyMost, Dec 30, 2013
  18. Pete Chilcutt

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en data-scribe-reduced-action-queue="><p>Report: Texans closing in on Bill O'Brien <a href="http://t.co/ABdibvDmrG">http://t.co/ABdibvDmrG</a></p>&mdash; Paul Jackiewicz (@ProFootballZone) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballZone/statuses/417761733751865345">December 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #478 Pete Chilcutt, Dec 30, 2013
  19. Fantasma Negro

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    Schefter report or it didn't happen...
     
    #479 Fantasma Negro, Dec 30, 2013
  20. Fullcourt

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    Sekrah Sports is the opposite of credible, fyi.
     
    #480 Fullcourt, Dec 30, 2013
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