Ex-Patriots Star Kyle Van Noy Praises Milton Williams After Playoff Win
Former New England Patriots star Kyle Van Noy was thoroughly impressed with Milton Williams’ play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
New England signed Williams this offseason to a four-year, $104 million contract after helping the Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl. Williams was expected to anchor the defensive line, and he’s done just that.
In the Patriots’ wild-card game against the Chargers on Sunday, Williams finished with two sacks. Following the game, Van Noy took to X to praise the star defensive tackle.
“That’s too emotional from the feti man himself!,” Van Noy wrote on X. “Chargers exceeded expectations after having a BEAT up o-line! A beat-up quarterback! A beat-up backfield! A legit defense. Do you want better in the playoffs of course!!! But ground up?? That’s crazy talk after losing arguably 2 of your 5ish top players. I’m not a fan of the OC matched up with Herbert because he’s a run game coordinator, personally.
‘”I’d like to see him with more of a Monken type. That’s just me. Hard to have either when you are banged up in the trenches. I’m not making excuses, it’s just from me watching the tape. Also, Milton Williams worth the money the Pats paid him. He was (fire) tonight.”
In his first playoff game with the Patriots, Williams made a statement and proved the signing was well worth it. If New England is going to go on a deep run, the Patriots’ defense will need Williams to continue his dominance in stopping the run and getting after the quarterback.
With the Patriots’ 16-3 win over the Chargers on Sunday, New England will host the winner of the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on Monday night.