Mike Vrabel opted to call out Milton Williams during a conditioning run this spring, earning praise from the Patriots lineman in the process.

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

During the Patriots voluntary offseason program, Vrabel sent a message to the new defensive tackle: "He let me know, like, ‘Hey, if you’re going to be here, you need to set the standard," Williams said.