FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft had a vision that came to fruition during the spring. If his calculation is correct, the decision to bring back Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator will rank among the NFL's most impactful offseason moves.
The return of O'Brien, the Patriots' OC from 2009 to 2011, is among the top reasons Kraft is hopeful that last season's 8-9 record -- lowlighted by a Mac Jones-led offense that plummeted to the bottom of NFL rankings in several key categories -- was more of a one-off than a sign of sub.