Bill O’Brien’s decision to return as the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots might have been for more than just his connection with coach Bill Belichick.
In Sunday’s quick hits, ESPN’s Mike Reiss noted that some close to the Alabama Crimson Tide football program believe O’Brien’s decision to return to New England was partly due to Mac Jones being the quarterback under center.
O’Brien worked with Jones in preparation for the 2021 NFL draft. So the two already have a built-in connection and working relationship together that the Patriots hope turns into success on the field.