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No Ill Will, Bill? Patriots' Reunion With O'Brien 'In Play'

Roll Tide? The New England Patriots might hope not.

As the team seeks offensive clarity, namely under center with franchise quarterback and University of Alabama alum Mac Jones, they could turn to a known source to their plans back on the right track. Appearing on the Patriots' flagship station WBZ-FM, NBC Sports Boston's Albert Breer says that New England a reunion with Bill O'Brien "could be in play."

O'Brien, whose most recent NFL experience was a six-plus year stint as the Houston Texans' boss (2014-20), is currently the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Nick Saban's staff at Alabama.