Andrew Whitworth believes it’s the perfect pairing.
It’s not just because Will Campbell is talented and tough and was drafted at a position of dire need for the New England Patriots. It’s not just based on the belief Campbell will put exhaustive effort into improving his toolbox behind the scenes, a quality every team desires in a young player. It’s not only because Campbell’s “F— it” mindset mirrors that of Mike Vrabel, according to a 16-year offensive tackle who went helmet-to-helmet with the Patriots head coach. It’s also not strictly rooted in the fact that there’s a little bit of northern Louisiana in Foxboro, Mass.