O'Brien's journey reflects the value of opportunities over immediate financial gain, as he took a lower-paying position with the Patriots that advanced his coaching career significantly.
Reflecting on his first job under Belichick, O'Brien recalled, 'That was a very interesting interview... he said 'teach me the quarterback-center exchange.' I had to get up and teach.'
O'Brien admitted to Julian Edelman that accepting a job for 'like $55,000' seemed foolish at the time, but he viewed it as a great opportunity.
His tenure with the Patriots proved to be pivotal, as O'Brien noted his growth from an offensive assistant to offensive coordinator, leading to his future head coaching roles.
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