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?

A report from @mzenitz indicates that the New England Patriots are targeting Lions' DL coach Terrell Williams to be their new DC. He worked closely with Patriots HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee. Another change to the coaching staff could be on the horizon @DetroitPodcast

After being fired from his role as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints following a 2-7 start to the season, it didn't take Dennis Allen too long to find a new job.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams agreed Wednesday ... after Ben Johnson was introduced as head coach of the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, and the New York Jets could hire defensive ...

Williams reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is set to become the defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, according to reports.

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

According to reports, wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El is departing to join former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s staff with the Chicago Bears. Randle El will reportedly be the Bears’ assistant head coach and wide receivers coach.

Terrell Williams spent six seasons working with new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel before coming to Detroit last winter.

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson became the first assistant to depart, as he was officially named the head coach of the Chicago Bears ... defensive line coach Terrell Williams could also be ...

After the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be their next head coach after firing Matt Eberflus, it didn’t take long for the rest of the coaching staff to fill out. Johnson started by grabbing a few familiar names from the Detroit Lions coaching staff — including receiver coach Antwaan Randle El.

So it’s difficult for the 52-year-old coach to deliver a concrete vision of what his Chicago Bears defense might look like ... Allen also credited Terrell Williams in his information-gathering process. Williams, who was the Lions defensive line coach ...