GREEN BAY, Wis. ― On April 16, eight days before the start of the NFL Draft, Louisiana State offensive linemen Will Campbell and Miles Frazier prepared for a private workout on campus with the Patriots. They had heard that coach Mike Vrabel, a 14-year NFL linebacker, still liked to get in the mix and grapple with players. They prepared accordingly.

The New England Patriots entered the offseason with two clear priorities: Find a new head coach, and get quarterback Drake Maye some offensive help. The team quickly checked off the first box by hiring former Tennessee Titans head coach — and former Patriots linebacker — Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo.

Mike Vrabel was convinced Will Campbell was the Patriots' guy when the left tackle took him out during a pre-draft workout.