Williams recorded four combined tackles, one forced fumble and five sacks in a more limited role last season. However, his role is expected to expand significantly in New England. Reiss pointed to Vrabel's usage of three-time Pro Bowler Jeffery Simmons as the blueprint for Williams.

Milton Williams is a big man with a big contract, and he has big plans for the New England Patriots defense. The Patriots introduced the defensive lineman to New England on Thursday, as the team welcomed in four of its signings from the first week of NFL free agency.

Milton Williams wasn't a starter with the Eagles. That admission motivates the defensive tackle, who jumps from rotational player with the Eagles to the top player on the depth chart with the Patriots.