‘Professional’ Will Campbell showing progress in Patriots spring practices

The lack of pads or contact throughout organized team activities led to relatively quiet times for the New England Patriots’ offensive lineman. But that does not mean this time of the year is not important — especially with Mike Vrabel leaning heavy into 11-on-11 work.

That rings particularly true for rookie Will Campbell, who has been a mainstay at left tackle throughout OTAs.

“It’s been good,” Marrone said of the rookie’s spring. “We’re working really a ton on the details and fundamentals. Every rep — he’s gotten a lot of reps — the way Coach Vrabel has the practices set up, we’ve gotten a lot of great work against our defense. All those things are going to help him. I think he’s…