Milton Williams Sends Strong Warning to Drake Maye After Embracing Mike Vrabel’s Tough Love

Milton Williams Sends Strong Warning to Drake Maye After Embracing Mike Vrabel’s Tough Love

Milton Williams is itching to hit somebody. But in Foxborough, spring rules apply: no contact, no sacks, no touching the quarterback. For now, the Patriots’ $104 million defensive addition has to pull up short. During the Patriots’ spring workouts, the newly signed defensive tackle has been forced to throttle down, rushing hard off the line only to ease up before getting anywhere near the quarterback. That’s life in the non-contact OTA season. “…

Former Eagles DL Receives 'Tough Love' After $104 Million Deal

When the New England Patriots fired former linebacker and Super Bowl champion Jerod Mayo as head coach and brought in former linebacker and 3-time Super Bowl champion Mike Vrabel as head coach, it signified a major culture shift within the organization. Even if they basically sound like the same guy.At the heart of that culuture shift is an avalanche of spending and an aging owner in 84-year-old Robert Kraft who is desperate to see the Patriots …

Patriots LB Christian Elliss continues push for starting role after transformative offseason

The undrafted linebacker has been released six times in his five-year career -- but he finally broke through with a sizable deal this offseason.

Christian Elliss Embraces Leadership Role While Balancing Family Growth And Personal Transformation - Sports Al Dente

Christian Elliss has emerged as a significant figure in the Patriots’ defense, taking first-team reps alongside Robert Spillane during minicamp. After years of bouncing around the NFL, Elliss now finds himself in a stable and pivotal role in Mike Vrabel’s aggressive defense. His journey from undrafted free agent to a core player — especially after the Patriots matched the Raiders’ $13.5 million offer — marks a transformational moment both profes…