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Bill O'Brien through the years

The Tuscaloosa News
The Houston Texans parted ways Monday with head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien. The team is off to an 0-4 start this season.
The Houston Texans parted ways Monday with head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien. The team is off to an 0-4 start this season.
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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field.
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field.
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Feb 25, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
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Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien, left, embraces Michael Mauti following his team's 39-28 victory over Northwestern on Oct. 6, 2012. Mauti, now with the Minnesota Vikings, is featured prominently in a new book about the 2011 Big Ten football season.
Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien, left, embraces Michael Mauti following his team's 39-28 victory over Northwestern on Oct. 6, 2012. Mauti, now with the Minnesota Vikings, is featured prominently in a new book about the 2011 Big Ten football season.
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Nov 16, 2013; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Bill O'Brien leads his team on the field in front of defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (91) prior to the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Purdue 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2013; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Bill O'Brien leads his team on the field in front of defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (91) prior to the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Purdue 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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