The Patriots came out of the initial free-agency wave with a remade defense after filling several holes on that side of the ball.
Following a season where they ranked 30th in DVOA, head coach Mike Vrabel and the Pats brass made positive strides in fixing the defense, which was as in need of a facelift as the offense. It was good to see a calculated approach with a clear vision for how the coaches will integrate the defensive players added in free agency. For example, prized free agent addition Milton Williams projects nicely into a game-wrecking role in the interior defensive line, a spot that Vrabel and DC Terrell Williams have utilized well over the years, while CB Carlton Davis will pair great with All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez to form a shutdown tandem.