By Adeniyi Precious 
The Patriots kicked off free agency with a bang, making some big moves and adding a ton of new talent to the roster. In just a few days, they locked down five potential starters, including edge rusher Harold Landry, cornerback Carlton Davis, linebacker Robert Spillane, offensive tackle Morgan Moses, and defensive tackle Milton Williams, who just won a Super Bowl with the Eagles. They also brought in some solid contributors like wide receiver Mack Hollins and edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson.
After a rough defensive season last year, Coach Mike Vrabel and personnel head Eliot Wolf wasted no time reshaping the defense. With all these fresh faces, it’s likely that nearly half of New England’s defense will be new next season. The goal is to get more aggressive on that side of the ball, moving away from the conservative two-gap system to a more attack-focused style of play, like what Vrabel ran with the Titans.
One of the biggest additions is Williams, who the Patriots signed to a big deal. He’s a speedy, game-changing defensive tackle who made a name for himself with his pass-rush skills. Last season, he was ranked second in pressure rate among all defensive tackles and played a huge role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win. The Patriots are counting on him to be a difference-maker in their revamped defense.
With these moves, New England’s defense is shaping up to be fast, aggressive, and full of playmakers. Looks like Vrabel’s plan is coming together, and the Patriots might be back to their dominant ways sooner than expected.