He didn't say anything different. Of course he had input, all head coaches do, however I don't think he had FINAL say on acquisitions whether trade, draft or FA pickups. Could it be he's speaking of his mistake with Osweiler, meaning he should have said no way to the choice that was levied by the ultimatum to get a new QB? I believe on this message board there is this misconception of pro O'Brien vs anti O'Brien. Mostly from those who are presumably anti O'Brien. I'm sure most want him gone but the presumably pro O'Brien crowd recognize that he is here and accept that, so they concentrate on what's necessary for success instead on constantly identifying the flaws we all see. I don't like OB the HC and so far not too fond of OB the GM either, but 1 thing is for sure: there is no excuse left.