Patriots Star Eyes Back-to-Back Super Bowl Wins

It's been nearly a year since New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams won a Super Bowl as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Weeks after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, Williams signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the Pats as one of the league's top defensive tackles. He has brought the same level of play to the Patriots, which is part of the reason why they are heading to the Super Bowl. Now, Williams can add a second ring in as many years.

"Well, again, there's a consistency there. He's a tireless worker. He worked hard. He was here in the offseason. I think that makes a difference. And then, obviously, just the disruption. I know everybody that rushes the passer, they strive for sacks, and certainly our ability to affect the quarterback goes well beyond the sack numbers. You can get a sack," Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said of Williams.

"I mean, Gonzo [Christian Gonzalez] got a sack. The quarterback ran out of bounds. And so, if you just look at that, it can be somewhat misleading. But he certainly has brought some disruption. We talked about that after the Houston game. We talked about that a few days ago here about the disruption. And I think he has improved some of his technique in the run game and things that we've talked about. He's consciously tried to work on that, and I appreciate that."

New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams walks to the field prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns. | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Williams Eyes Another Super Bowl Ring

Williams, 26, was limited to just 12 games in his first season with the Patriots due to injury, but he was a big reason why New England's defensive line was so successful. The Patriots saw massive improvements in that area, which means Williams' contract was money well spent.

Williams was a big reason why the Eagles defense was so successful last season and why they were able to win the Super Bowl. It was a massive loss for the Eagles when he left in free agency to the Patriots, and New England is now getting the beneficiary.

Having Williams' experience in a Super Bowl for a team that is mostly inexperienced is very valuable and it could help younger players feel more accustomed to playing in the biggest game of their lives. For Williams, it is still a bigger game than last year's Super Bowl because he is going for another one, so he will look to give it his all against the Seattle Seahawks.

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