Now that the rumors about Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh have seemingly been put to rest, for now, Big Ten eyes are looking at a former Penn State head coach’s chances of returning to the NFL. Former Nittany Lions head coach Bill O'Brien, is continuing to tb thename to watch as the New England Patriots look to find a new offensive coordinator to work alongside head coach Bill Belichick.
“The primary target is former Patriots OC, former Penn State and Texans head coach, former Alabama OC Bill O’Brien,” a report from Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston says on Monday.