Will Campbell shows off competitive mindset, says ‘you have to love violence' to play offensive line
Patriots fans quickly knew Will Campbell was competitive when he said he was going to 'fight and die' to protect quarterback Drake Maye.
And the New England Patriots rookie made his feelings known about his mindset going into his first NFL season.
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'You have to love violence to be able to play on the offense and defensive line, and that's something that I like.' Campbell said in the first episode of 'Forged in Foxborough.' 'It's a dog eat dog world. Whenever you're going out there, it's either you or him, and I want it to be me every time.'
Campbell added that he wants to be best player, teammate and person he can be as the Patriots look to start a new chapter under first-year coach Mike Vrabel.
The Patriots selected Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. He immediately provides a boost the New England's offensive line and adds some much-needed protection for Maye — who was sacked 34 times during the 2024 season.
A three-year starter at LSU and consensus All-American in 2024, Campbell allowed just five sacks across 2,553 snaps in 38 collegiate starts.
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Campbell is just a small part of a revamped Patriots roster going into the new season as they look to rebound from consecutive 4-13 seasons and return to the playoffs — and win the division — in 2025.
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