Under head coach Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, the New England Patriots defense is set to look different in 2025.
The mindset of that unit is clear: play with violence.
“Any style that we’ve been a part of, the unwavering violence is a huge part of that,” inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr said Friday. “Being aggressive, being violent, not turning down blocks. Having a good toolbox of tools to defeat the offensive player, but it’s not just always finesse. There is some physicality there and some violence. We’re huge into guys that don’t mind playing violent football.