Patriots Name O'Brien Offensive Coordinator
BOSTON (CBS) - The New England Patriots can now say they have an offensive coordinator.
Bill O'Brien, who will enter his fifth season with the Patriots, was given the official title of offensive coordinator, the team announced Friday. He also retains the title of quarterbacks coach, a position he has held for the past two seasons.
O'Brien joined the Patriots in 2007 as an offensive assistant coach. He served as wide receivers coach in 2008, and was named quarterbacks coach in 2009. The Patriots offense was eighth in the NFL in total yards in 2010, with Tom Brady leading the NFL with 36 touchdowns.
The Patriots also made some coaching changes on the defensive end. Matt Patricia will now coach the Patriots safeties, Patrick Graham will serve as linebackers coach and Brian Flores was named defensive assistant. Corwin Brown, who shared responsibilities with Josh Boyer as a defensive backs coach in 2010, will not return to the team in 2011.
