HOUSTON -- Every season for the past four, Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien has been asked the same questions in the week leading up to games against the New England Patriots.
Among them: Is this the year he can beat his former boss?
Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s 5-0 record against O’Brien is his best against a former assistant. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Belichick is 10-9 in the regular season and playoffs against his other former assistant coaches, excluding interims, scouts and former players.
O'Brien coached under Bill Belichick in New England for five seasons, working his way up to offensive coordinator.