Losing the locker space is a death knell for any coachs hopes of keeping his/her job. Exact same opts for a basic manager. Or, in Bill OBriens case, losing both jobs..
Leading up to the Houston Texans Week 3 game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, OBrien and defensive end J.J. Watt — one of the faces of the franchise together with quarterback Deshaun Watson — had a heated exchange throughout practice, according to ESPN and the Houston Chronicle..
The blowup, which included protective coordinator Anthony Weaver, resulted in OBrien losing the trust of his gamers and personnel, according to reports. The Steelers beat the Texans and, following another loss the next week to the then-winless Minnesota Vikings to drop to 0-4, team owner Cal McNair fired OBrien, who went 52-48 in six-plus seasons.
” I dont know, Im not going to speak about what occurred at practice and what discussions were had. Today, we have a fresh start,” Watt told press reporters Wednesday, including that he holds “no ill will” towards OBrien..
Romeo Crennel is acting as Houstons interim head coach. Jack Easterby will fill OBriens role as general manager..
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Practice blowup between J.J. Watt, Bill OBrien preceded coachs firing, per reports – USA TODAY
