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ArticlePatriots assistant coach Thomas Brown reflects on NFL journeyCaptured July 16, 2026

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cornerback Christian Gonzalez (No. 3) and defensive tackle Milton Williams (No. 9) have broken through at their respective positions

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Ranked No. 9 defensive tackle in ESPN's annual coaches/scouts poll.

Defensive tackle Milton Williams ranked No. 9 in ESPN senior writer Jeremy Fowler's annual top-10 NFL series polling coaches, personnel executives and scouts, indicating he has broken through at his position.

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Milton WilliamsPositiveProjection

When Milton Williams and Christian Barmore were on the field together, the Patriots defense showed elite promise with elite defensive tackles and eli...

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Milton WilliamsPositiveProjection

Milton Williams cracked ESPN's top-10 positional survey at his respective position, highlighting the Patriots' roster improvement.

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Milton Williams was a strong interior pass rusher for the Patriots last year, ranking 7th in win rate, 3rd in pressure rate, 3rd in pass rush product...

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Milton WilliamsPositiveRole

Dominant D-lineman anchoring Patriots front; depth concerns loom.

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Jahmyr GibbsPositiveProjection

49 TDs in first three seasons; Williams calls him the league's best RB.

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Jaylen WarrenNeutralRole

Warren adapts to McCarthy's less physical practice approach while maintaining readiness.

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