Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Disruptive D: What type of coach are the Patriots getting in Terrell Williams, who was named their defensive coordinator last week?

For the first time in 25 years, the Patriots will have a new-look defense. Here's what to expect out of Terrell Williams and Mike Vrabel's unit.

Here are four things to know about new Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Read more on Boston.com.

New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley is fired up about the team hiring Terrell Williams as the new defensive coordinator. Bentley made his feelings known on social media.

Williams reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

Two HBCU coaches have been hired to the Patriots: former North Carolina A&T coach Terrell Williams and Florida A&M coach Milton Patterson

The Patriots are reportedly set to hire Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as the new defensive coordinator.

Terrell Williams spent six seasons working with new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel before coming to Detroit last winter.

The New England Patriots have hired Terrell Williams as the team's defensive coordinator, the team said Wednesday.

A report from @mzenitz indicates that the New England Patriots are targeting Lions' DL coach Terrell Williams to be their new DC. He worked closely with Patriots HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee. Another change to the coaching staff could be on the horizon @DetroitPodcast

The 50-year-old Williams coached defensive line for Mike Vrabel for six seasons in Tennessee, also serving as the team’s assistant head coach for Vrabel’s final season.

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots are hiring former Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be their new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss.