Bill O'Brien is considered a "strong option" to be the New England Patriots offensive coordinator next season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
O'Brien is currently in his second season as offensive coordinator the University of Alabama, leading a unit that ranks fourth in college football with 40.8 points scored per game. He spent the previous seven years as head coach of the Houston Texans, producing a 52-48 record before being fired early in the 2020 season.
The Patriots don't currently have an official offensive coordinator, with offensive line coach Matt Patricia and quarterbacks coach Joe Judge sharing main responsibilities.