BREAKING: Bill O’Brien to be named Patriots Offensive Coordinator

The Patriots finally have their new offensive play caller. After a dozen years away from the organization, New England has reportedly brought back former Offensive Coordinator Bill O’Brien.

O’Brien replaces 2022 play-caller Matt Patricia, whose status with the organization is still uncertain.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news this morning…

• Alabama OC/QB coach Bill O’Brien has returned to New England and is being named the Patriots offensive coordinator, sources tell @ClowESPN and me. O’Brien was a Patriots’ assistant coach from 2007-2011, and now returns to coach Mac Jones, whom he briefly worked with at Alabama.

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 24, 2023

• Bill O'Brien is returning to the #Patriots to be their offensive coordinator. Mac Jones has said he wants to be coached hard. O'Brien will do that. Next big step is hiring an offensive line coach. It wasn't nearly good enough up front this past season.

  — Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) January 24, 2023

• Now that Bill O’Brien is back, let the speculation begin that Tom Brady might return as well. Brady loves OB and reportedly wants to play again under his coaching.
  
  Will we get another classic moment like this one?pic.twitter.com/rJm5iESPD8

  — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 24, 2023

• Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth will have more on this developing story throughout the day.