Adam Schefter is reporting that the New England Patriots have hired Bill O’Brien to be their offensive coordinator. O’Brien was on the Patriots' staff in various roles, including offensive coordinator, from 2007-2012. The connection to the Tennessee Titans here is that Mike Vrabel was on O’Brien’s staff with the Houston Texans.
As an Alabama fan and a Titans fan, I am glad to see O’Brien heading to New England. His offense was pretty uninspiring during his time at Alabama. It was welcome news when it was announced he would not be returning there.