Recent upheavals in the Ohio coaching infrastructure have led to resurfacing of some of Bill O’Brien’s NFL moments. O’Brien has just joined Ryan Day as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator. With his appointment, fans have unearthed a clip of his tiffs with GOAT Tom Brady.
The heated exchange that transpired between the then Patriots OC and Brady is doing rounds over the internet. The event occurred during a New England Patriots and Washington Redskins game after Brady’s endzone pass to Tiquan Underwood got intercepted. Let’s see how the events unfolded.
Resurfacing the exchange between Brady and O’Brien
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The Dan and Ninko Show on Twitter, disintegrated the incident for fans to get better insights. Rob Ninkovich was the spectator when Brady and O’Brien got involved in a clash. He reiterated stating, “There was a back of the end zone. He ran like a in cut and Tom threw the ball to him. And when it was an interception and as he’s coming off the field, he yelled like something you gotta go get that. Billi O’ heard saying him and he said, oh, F you Tom, you gotta, that’s a bad throw”.
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Offensive Coordinator Bill O’Brien, has been known as “teapot” for his fiery temper and he confronted Brady for what he considered a ‘bad throw’. Though things got heated for a moment, later both coach and QB came to an understanding. Brady later admitted that he was at fault for the interception, not Underwood, but fans are still divided on who was in the right here.
But the Patriots weren’t the only impressive appointment on Bill’s resume. Now that Ohio State has taken a strategic move to fortify its coaching staff, let’s reflect on O’Brien’s extensive career in the NFL.
Roadmap of O’Brien’s coaching journey
The 54-year-old, O’Brien who held his staunch personality throughout his career, brings with him a wealth of coaching experience. His seven-season stint as the head coach of the Houston Texans showcased a commendable record of 52-48. Besides working with QB Brady, the coach mentored QB Deshaun Watson.
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Following his tenure with the Texans, the coach returned to college football by joining as the offensive coordinator at Nick Saban’s Alabama. Contributing to the team’s offensive prowess, O’Brien directly contributed to helping Bryce Young win the Heisman Trophy in 2021. Being able to bridge the gap between his experience in the NFL and NCAA, earned him the coveted spot in Ohio State.
The expectations are high for the impact he could have on the team’s offensive performance. The team has suffered three consecutive losses to Michigan and a two-game skid to the end of the 2023 season. It is only because O’Brien’s arrival aligns with Coach Ryan Day’s efforts who looks forward to rejuvenating the program.
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The incident that transpired back in 2011 showcases O’Brien’s firm personality opposing Brady’s frustration over a play. With his seasoned expertise and fresh gridiron tactics, the coaching maestro hence promises a thrilling new chapter in Ohio State football.
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