Mike Vrabel landed the "best" in the league, Detroit Lions D-line coach Terrell Williams, as New England Patriots defensive coordinator.

According to reports, the New England Patriots want to hire Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator.

Mike Vrabel has turned to a former lieutenant to be the Patriots defensive coordinator. According to ESPN, the Patriots are hiring Detroit Lions defensive line coach/run game coordinator Terrell Williams to be their next 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.

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

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new defensive coordinator under Vrabel, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Earlier this week, the New York Jets made their first big decision of the offseason, handing the reigns to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who gets his first shot at a head coaching gig with the franchise that once made him a 1st Round pick as a player 31 years ago this April.

With the hiring of new head coach Mike Vrabel, who then went out and filled his offensive and defensive coordinator positions with candidates widely considered the best available for their jobs, the New England Patriots are on the verge of a new era.

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