The New England Patriots were the first NFL team to hire a new head coach this offseason. But they're taking their time in filling out Mike Vrabel's staff.
The Patriots have yet to announce any other coaching staff hires since Vrabel was named head coach on Jan. 12. In fact, they've only interviewed two offensive coordinator candidates and have yet to interview any defensive coordinator candidates.
That could change this week, however. In his weekend notes column published Sunday morning, ESPN's Mike Reiss noted that some around the NFL view Detroit Lions defensive line coach/run-game coordinator Terrell Williams as Vrabel's "ideal pick" to be New England's DC.