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I don't think you could get Hutch (worth calling about though), And maybe they're long shots too but Jeffery Simmons and or Maxx Crosby ?
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Crosby loves McD?I don't think you could get Hutch (worth calling about though), And maybe they're long shots too but Jeffery Simmons and or Maxx Crosby ?
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Solid hire.
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Vrabel:
"I'm excited for the people here in Boston and New England and our fans to get to know Terrell the way that I did my first year in Tennessee," said Vrabel. "He was on our coaching staff for six years and was a vital contributor to that success [in Tennessee]."
Vrabel said that the 50-year-old Williams does an incredible job connecting with players, and not just those on the defensive side.
"I've seen him meet and visit and have a connection with offensive linemen. So much so I was excited to make him the interim head coach for a preseason game," said Vrabel. "He had earned that opportunity and I thought it was something that was important for me to do, to reward those coaches that have earned the right. That is something he had earned at the time, just like he earned this opportunity to be the defensive coordinator."
"I'm excited for the people here in Boston and New England and our fans to get to know Terrell the way that I did my first year in Tennessee," said Vrabel. "He was on our coaching staff for six years and was a vital contributor to that success [in Tennessee]."
Vrabel said that the 50-year-old Williams does an incredible job connecting with players, and not just those on the defensive side.
"I've seen him meet and visit and have a connection with offensive linemen. So much so I was excited to make him the interim head coach for a preseason game," said Vrabel. "He had earned that opportunity and I thought it was something that was important for me to do, to reward those coaches that have earned the right. That is something he had earned at the time, just like he earned this opportunity to be the defensive coordinator."
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"I've seen him meet and visit and have a connection with offensive linemen. So much so I was excited to make him the interim head coach for a preseason game," said Vrabel. "He had earned that opportunity and I thought it was something that was important for me to do, to reward those coaches that have earned the right. That is something he had earned at the time, just like he earned this opportunity to be the defensive coordinator."
This speaks to not only Williams but Vrabel
The danger of course, is he will be on the hit list for HC hires if he does even just a moderate job here. The defense was so bad this season that even a slight improvement will see his stock rise, and he'll be gone in a year. But let him set his stall here and hopefully really stamp his persona;it and will to win.
If that happens, it means we were all much happier at the conclusion of the season than we have been in recent memory. I can live with that.
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I know they're such "homies" but I think Vrabel,Crosby loves McD?
Can keep them far enough apart where McDaniels will survive the season
For a Patriots defense that finished last in the NFL with 28 sacks last season, and has traditionally employed more of a read-and-react approach, it appears things will be changing significantly under Williams.
"He preaches a very, very violent game," longtime NFL coach Dave McGinnis, who has served as the Titans' radio analyst since 2017, told ESPN.
"I go to practice every day and got to know T very, very well. I've been fortunate over my career to meet some really good defensive line coaches -- Jim Washburn, Mike Waufle, some guys who really know how to get that group going -- and Big T is the same way. He is an excellent teacher -- a very technical coach, but also a very realistic coach who knows how to form his teaching to each individual. One thing they always did as a group was play extremely, extremely hard."
The Patriots announced their three coordinators last week, and while most of the attention was understandably on offensive playcaller Josh McDaniels and how he might bring out the best in promising rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the impact Williams could have on the defense is equally as critical based on the unit's regression this past season.
The Patriots allowed 27 passing touchdowns and intercepted seven passes -- their 3.9 passing TD/interception differential was their worst in a season in franchise history. Only the Cleveland Browns (6.5) and Jacksonville Jaguars (4.8) were worse in 2024.
Furthermore, the Patriots' defense allowed a 60.8 QBR, which was their worst in a season since ESPN began tracking in 2006 (previous worst 59.8 in 2018). Only the Carolina Panthers (64.7) and Jaguars (61.1) ranked lower last season.
The third-down defense allowed a 43.3 conversion rate, tied for 26th and the Patriots' worst mark in a season since 2010 (47.1%).
Williams, 50, has paid his coaching dues to get to this point. He coached in college from 1998 to 2011, beginning his journey as defensive line coach at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas and ultimately landing at Texas A&M from 2010 to '11, where he was lauded for his recruiting, among other things. In his early years, he was part of the NFL's internship program to provide minority coaches with experience, working with the Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks.
In 2012, then-Raiders head coach Dennis Allen, who played at Texas A&M, provided Williams his full-time breakthrough into the NFL by hiring him as defensive line coach. Williams was with the Raiders for three seasons -- Patriots Hall of Famer Richard Seymour was one of his starters in 2012 -- before landing in Miami under Joe Philbin in 2015 and then staying on staff under Adam Gase in 2016-2017.
When Vrabel was named Titans head coach in 2018, he hired Williams to coach the defensive line, and by 2023 named him assistant head coach and had him serve as head coach of the team's preseason opener. Vrabel cited Williams' ability to "reach every player" across the roster -- including offense.
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, one of the NFL's top players at his position, is one of Williams' biggest boosters.
Such breadth will be important as defensive coordinator, as Williams' responsibilities will expand beyond the front and incorporate pass coverage as well -- something new for him. Vrabel hasn't indicated publicly whether Williams will call the defense on game day, or if he plans to do so himself.
McGinnis, who was a defensive coordinator (1996-2000) and head coach (2000-03) with the Arizona Cardinals, believes Williams is more than qualified for the post.
"He knows football," McGinnis said. "I don't know how Vrabes will do that, but what you want from that position is not only being able to call a game, but someone who can present it and inspire a unit; be up there and have a little bit of gravitas in front of a group, and believability. 'T' has that. He is a ball-coaching dude."
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"He preaches a very, very violent game," longtime NFL coach Dave McGinnis, who has served as the Titans' radio analyst since 2017, told ESPN.
"I go to practice every day and got to know T very, very well. I've been fortunate over my career to meet some really good defensive line coaches -- Jim Washburn, Mike Waufle, some guys who really know how to get that group going -- and Big T is the same way. He is an excellent teacher -- a very technical coach, but also a very realistic coach who knows how to form his teaching to each individual. One thing they always did as a group was play extremely, extremely hard."
The Patriots announced their three coordinators last week, and while most of the attention was understandably on offensive playcaller Josh McDaniels and how he might bring out the best in promising rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the impact Williams could have on the defense is equally as critical based on the unit's regression this past season.
The Patriots allowed 27 passing touchdowns and intercepted seven passes -- their 3.9 passing TD/interception differential was their worst in a season in franchise history. Only the Cleveland Browns (6.5) and Jacksonville Jaguars (4.8) were worse in 2024.
Furthermore, the Patriots' defense allowed a 60.8 QBR, which was their worst in a season since ESPN began tracking in 2006 (previous worst 59.8 in 2018). Only the Carolina Panthers (64.7) and Jaguars (61.1) ranked lower last season.
The third-down defense allowed a 43.3 conversion rate, tied for 26th and the Patriots' worst mark in a season since 2010 (47.1%).
Williams, 50, has paid his coaching dues to get to this point. He coached in college from 1998 to 2011, beginning his journey as defensive line coach at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas and ultimately landing at Texas A&M from 2010 to '11, where he was lauded for his recruiting, among other things. In his early years, he was part of the NFL's internship program to provide minority coaches with experience, working with the Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks.
In 2012, then-Raiders head coach Dennis Allen, who played at Texas A&M, provided Williams his full-time breakthrough into the NFL by hiring him as defensive line coach. Williams was with the Raiders for three seasons -- Patriots Hall of Famer Richard Seymour was one of his starters in 2012 -- before landing in Miami under Joe Philbin in 2015 and then staying on staff under Adam Gase in 2016-2017.
When Vrabel was named Titans head coach in 2018, he hired Williams to coach the defensive line, and by 2023 named him assistant head coach and had him serve as head coach of the team's preseason opener. Vrabel cited Williams' ability to "reach every player" across the roster -- including offense.
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, one of the NFL's top players at his position, is one of Williams' biggest boosters.
Such breadth will be important as defensive coordinator, as Williams' responsibilities will expand beyond the front and incorporate pass coverage as well -- something new for him. Vrabel hasn't indicated publicly whether Williams will call the defense on game day, or if he plans to do so himself.
McGinnis, who was a defensive coordinator (1996-2000) and head coach (2000-03) with the Arizona Cardinals, believes Williams is more than qualified for the post.
"He knows football," McGinnis said. "I don't know how Vrabes will do that, but what you want from that position is not only being able to call a game, but someone who can present it and inspire a unit; be up there and have a little bit of gravitas in front of a group, and believability. 'T' has that. He is a ball-coaching dude."
What to know about new Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams
Williams spent 2024 with the 15-2 Detroit Lions as a defensive assistant.
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R.I.P. Hawgie 💔
Love hearing that this guy is a good technical coach. that's what they need.
It sounds like Williams will turn the NE D into a bad ass outfit with nice spouts of real violence! This could be real fun to watch.
Josh Allen will be diving all over the field in divisional games and I hope Williams tells one of them to knock the fucker out of the stadium if he tires any of that shit.
Josh Allen will be diving all over the field in divisional games and I hope Williams tells one of them to knock the fucker out of the stadium if he tires any of that shit.