New England Patriots assistant coach Bill O'Brien was ranked ninth on a list of the NFL's top assistant coaches in a poll conducted at ESPN.com.
↵↵↵A high ranking for O'Brien simply is playing the percentages. Bill Belichick coordinators always seem to get an opportunity to be a head coach, and O'Brien certainly is making his mark. A coordinator appointment from Belichick is the ultimate sideline blessing these days. Tom Brady's not a bad reference either. (via ESPN)
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