"Vrabel inherited MVP-candidate quarterback Drake Maye, the key to the whole enterprise. He knew if he added the right pieces around him, he'd have a winner. One of the most important additions came with his first Patriots draft pick, the fourth overall in the 2025 draft, left tackle Will Campbell. Campbell, unfortunately, is on injured reserve with an MCL injury and has to sit out three more games."
"Campbell is expected to be on injured reserve until at least Week 18 with a knee sprain. But at least some of quarterback Drake Maye's MVP push can be attributed to how well the rookie left tackle has performed. Campbell and the Texans' Aireontae Ersery are the only rookies to have played at least 690 snaps at left tackle this season."
Mike Vrabel inherited MVP-candidate quarterback Drake Maye and prioritized building protection around him, selecting left tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick. Campbell, 21, started at left tackle from Day 1 and exceeded expectations despite combine concerns about arm length and shoulder width. An MCL injury placed Campbell on injured reserve and will sideline him for at least three more games, creating a significant loss for New England. ESPN ranked Campbell among the top 10 rookies after Week 13 and credited him as a key factor in Maye's MVP push. Campbell and Texans' Aireontae Ersery were the only rookies with at least 690 snaps at left tackle.
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