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The offseason program has begun for the New England Patriots, and new head coach Mike Vrabel is already molding the team to his standards.
Milton Williams, New England's prized free-agent acquisition, is already feeling the heat from his new coach.
The Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle inked a four-year, $104 million contract with the Patriots in March, coming off a breakout season with the Philadelphia Eagles. But just because he is the highest-paid player on the team doesn't mean he is safe from scrutiny.
Vrabel had his players running sprints, and Williams decided to take it easy, catching the ire of the former Patriot player turned head coach.
Following a media session after the offseason workout, Williams spoke to the press about his new coach pushing him.
"I’m kind of chilling until I get to the line. [Vrabel] was like, ‘No, don’t let them catch you. If you can make it faster, make it,’" Williams said via Conor Ryan of Boston.com
New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams discusses his recent free agent addition to the Patriots with the media at Gillette Stadium.Eric Canha-Imagn Images
"I’m like, ‘alright.’ Every rep since then, I’m trying to make sure I’m the first one back. I feel like it’s going to help me, just push me to where I want to be."
Williams seemed to take it in stride, understanding his coach is just trying to push him to be the best player he can be.
"He wants me to go fast and empty the tank every rep," he added. "I like that. I don’t think I’m bigger than the next person. I don’t mind him calling me out. Calling me out is going to help the other guys. We have no excuses."
New England is trying to turn things around after an abysmal 4-13 season in 2024. Williams is supposed to be an injection of talent in a Patriots' pass rush that saw a league-low 28 sacks last season.
Williams, who had five sacks, 10 quarterback hits and seven tackles for loss for the Eagles en route to a championship, should draw a lot of attention from opposing offensive lines and make his defensive lineman teammates' jobs easier.
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Milton Williams, New England's prized free-agent acquisition, is already feeling the heat from his new coach.
The Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle inked a four-year, $104 million contract with the Patriots in March, coming off a breakout season with the Philadelphia Eagles. But just because he is the highest-paid player on the team doesn't mean he is safe from scrutiny.
Vrabel had his players running sprints, and Williams decided to take it easy, catching the ire of the former Patriot player turned head coach.
Following a media session after the offseason workout, Williams spoke to the press about his new coach pushing him.
"I’m kind of chilling until I get to the line. [Vrabel] was like, ‘No, don’t let them catch you. If you can make it faster, make it,’" Williams said via Conor Ryan of Boston.com
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New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams discusses his recent free agent addition to the Patriots with the media at Gillette Stadium.Eric Canha-Imagn Images
"I’m like, ‘alright.’ Every rep since then, I’m trying to make sure I’m the first one back. I feel like it’s going to help me, just push me to where I want to be."
Williams seemed to take it in stride, understanding his coach is just trying to push him to be the best player he can be.
"He wants me to go fast and empty the tank every rep," he added. "I like that. I don’t think I’m bigger than the next person. I don’t mind him calling me out. Calling me out is going to help the other guys. We have no excuses."
New England is trying to turn things around after an abysmal 4-13 season in 2024. Williams is supposed to be an injection of talent in a Patriots' pass rush that saw a league-low 28 sacks last season.
Williams, who had five sacks, 10 quarterback hits and seven tackles for loss for the Eagles en route to a championship, should draw a lot of attention from opposing offensive lines and make his defensive lineman teammates' jobs easier.
Continue reading...
