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Report: Bill O'Brien bickered with Texans' J.J. Watt, others before firing

In the final weeks before his firing, the temper of former Texans coach Bill O'Brien came to the surface in practice field verbal altercations with star player J.J. Watt and other staff members, according to the Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson.

As O'Brien's seventh season as the Texans head coach started to spiral, Wilson reports that O'Brien argued with Watt, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and other staff members.

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O'Brien was fired Monday after the team's 0-4 start.