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?

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. The Patriots fell into a slump on the defensive side of the ball under former coach Jerod Mayo and defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington.

Tennessee Titans star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons commented on Terrell Williams landing the defensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots. Simmons had some of his best seasons under Williams.

The Dallas Cowboys were reportedly among the teams interested in Mike Vrabel before he became head coach of the New England Patriots. According to

The new head coach of the New England Patriots, Mike Vrabel, will face a wide array of significant challenges as he tries to restore the once-dominant franchise to contender status in the AFC following back-to-back 4-13 seasons.

The New England Patriots formalized the hiring of John Streicher, who NFL insider Albert Breer described as Mike Vrabel's "right-hand man." Streicher spent six seasons with the Tennessee Titans under Vrabel in a multitude of roles,