The Patriots struggled with their offensive line last season, allowing too many defensive tackles and linebackers to threaten quarterbacks. Eliot Wolf focused on rebuilding this unit, most notably selecting Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Despite concerns over his arm length, the organization views Campbell as the needed franchise left tackle. He will start on opening day against the Raiders, facing elite pass rushers like Maxx Crosby and T.J. Watt, underscoring the importance of his role in protecting quarterback Drake Maye's blind side.
The primary reason the Patriots took Campbell this high is that they don't have another legitimate option to protect Drake Maye's blind side. As a result, the LSU product will be taking on the league's best pass-rushers immediately, starting with the Raiders' Maxx Crosby in the season opener.
Protecting a quarterback's blind side is arguably the toughest job for any NFL offensive tackle, no less a rookie who will be lined up against top pass rushers throughout the season.
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