Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Disruptive D: What type of coach are the Patriots getting in Terrell Williams, who was named their defensive coordinator last week?

The Detroit Lions' coaching staff could take another hit as the coach of their best unit has gotten a second interview with the Seattle Seahawks.

A report from @mzenitz indicates that the New England Patriots are targeting Lions' DL coach Terrell Williams to be their new DC. He worked closely with Patriots HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee. Another change to the coaching staff could be on the horizon @DetroitPodcast

New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley is fired up about the team hiring Terrell Williams as the new defensive coordinator. Bentley made his feelings known on social media.

The Detroit Lions have lost some key coaches this offseason. Ben Johnson took the head coach job with the Chicago Bears, Aaron Glenn took the head coach job with the New York Jets and Terrell Williams took the defensive coordinator job with the New England Patriots.

Terrell Williams spent six seasons working with new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel before coming to Detroit last winter.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Lions are promoting offensive line coach Hank Fraley to run game coordinator/offensive line coach. The move should keep Fraley with the Lions amid concerns he could leave to become an offensive coordinator elsewhere.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams agreed Wednesday ... also have interviewed for coordinator jobs, with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, respectively, and Fraley ...

The 50-year-old Williams coached defensive line for Mike Vrabel for six seasons in Tennessee, also serving as the team’s assistant head coach for Vrabel’s final season.

The New York Jets look to have identified their next offensive coordinator to work under Aaron Glenn, where he'll likely have full control of the offense with the head coach being the defensive playca

Dont'a Hightower is reportedly among the coaches leaving New England as Mike Vrabel builds up his Patriots staff.