So there is a new book out, detailing the Patriots power struggles within the organization throughout the years. There are some very interesting nuggets about Bill O'Brien apparently trying to get himself fired in Houston with the hope of returning to New England to succeed Bill Belichick. Here are a few of the excerpts from the ESPN article. The entire article can be read by clicking the link in the tweet below the excerpts.
"As examples of what the dynasty wrought, Wickersham writes that Kraft once called Belichick the "biggest f----ng a--hole in my life." Bill O'Brien told a colleague he tried to get fired as coach of theHouston Texansbecause he thought he might be able to succeed Belichick, the book says."
"Ultimately, according to the book, Kraft, Brady and a few others discussed scenarios about who would replace Belichick. If offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left after the season to be a head coach elsewhere, New England could hire O'Brien and he could perhaps one day succeed Belichick."
"The plan was fanciful," Wickersham writes, "but O'Brien heard about it. He was in a power struggle of his own in Houston, fighting with general manager Rick Smith, a 'dysfunctional' and 'toxic' situation, according to theHouston Chronicle. The leaks from O'Brien's camp, claiming he wanted out, were so aggressive as to be suspicious, as if he knew he had a golden parachute. In the end, though, the [Texans] chose O'Brien over Smith, giving the coach more control over football operations. O'Brien later joked to a confidant that it was a somewhat empty victory. 'I wastryingto get fired,' he said."
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