Patriots rookie Will Campbell's mindset will send shivers down your spine
New England Patriots rookie offensive tackle Will Campbell has one goal in mind when he steps onto the field for the first time in the NFL. He wants to play with violence and win every rep.
The first-round prospect out of LSU will be tasked with protecting Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's blindside. In a sense, the franchise will be in Campbell's hands. There will be no success on offense if Campbell and company fail to keep Maye upright.
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That's a challenge Campbell proudly accepts in his first NFL season. When appearing on Episode 1 of "Forged in Foxborough", he called the game of football a "dog-eat-dog world".
'You have to love violence to be able to play on the offense and defensive line, and that's what I like," said Campbell. "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 oozes with confidence, and that's something that should endear him to Patriots' fans.
He has the talent to develop into a foundational piece for the team over the next decade, and it's clear he isn't wasting time in accepting that challenge. The Patriots desperately needed a guy at left tackle.
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They now have a guy.
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