Williams to join Detroit Lions as DL coach and run game coordinator

The date is January 14, 2012. We are in San Francisco at Candlestick Park. The 49ers need a touchdown with 14 seconds remaining, down three, and facing a third down to maintain their hopes of making the playoffs without having to go to OT. Meanwhile, the Saints can conclude this with a learning and

Williams’ defensive line helped the Titans have the NFL’s best run defense in 2022—undoubtedly the impetus for his role as run game coordinator—while the Lions gave up the second-fewest rushing yards in 2023.

Although John Scott Jr., the defensive line coach, is already employed by the Lions, it’s important to note that there hasn’t been any news of him changing positions as of yet. Although Russini reports Williams will have the same title as Scott, the Lions may just be rearranging the staff’s responsibilities, something they do every summer.

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