As the contract shows, there is an expectation for the role Williams will play on the defense and on the team -- as a leader and one of the stars. Williams had his first experience with how Vrabel will be as a coach this week,

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel sent a clear message to budding star defensive tackle Milton Williams during the first week of workouts.

The Patriots gave defensive tackle Milton Williams a huge contract in free agency, but that didn't stop him from catching an earful from head coach Mike Vrabel at a voluntary workout this spring.