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,

He wants me to go fast and empty the tank every rep,” Williams said. “I like that. ... Calling me out is going to help the other guys."

DORCHESTER - According to Joshua Dobbs, Wednesdays are usually reserved for learning the playbook, getting the new schemes down and getting extra reps on the field. Only, Mike Vrabel had other ideas.