O'Brien may also not have considered Wade to be a good fit from a philosophical standpoint. The Patriots have a reputation for being no-nonsense, riding their players hard and casting them aside when they've outlived their usefulness, putting a premium on smarts and versatility, etc. Wade, on the other hand, likes a looser atmosphere and strives to keep it simple for the players.
I do think Wade's age worked against him on the job market, especially since he had to miss time in 2012 for gall bladder surgery. There's definitely worse out there and it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him brought in again by some head coach on the hot seat who needs his defense turned around.
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