By this time next week, training camp will be up and running for the New England Patriots.
Captain Obvious will tell you the Patriots’ most important player this season is quarterback Drake Maye. After all, the NFL is a QB-driven league.
New England’s second-year signal-caller carries on his shoulders the weight of a franchise looking for its first playoff appearance in four seasons.
So let’s ask a different question: Who is the second-most important player on the Patriots? CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin provided an answer: rookie offensive tackle Will Campbell, who’s tasked with keeping the pocket clean and Maye upright.