With better health, hopefully Campbell will return to his pre-injury form as a starting-caliber left tackle, while some technique and weight-room work will also help him improve. The Pats left tackle tended to struggle in his vertical sets, where his first step was backward into the pocket, creating space between him and the rusher. Rushers then used that space to convert speed-to-power, establishing first meaningful contact while walking Campbell back into his quarterback. If he can develop a stouter anchor and maybe use more angular sets to take the fight to rushers, Campbell can mask his weaknesses (length) more consistently.
As Vrabel said, the current plan is to keep Campbell at left tackle, which makes sense. However, the positional future is less certain for Wilson, in my opinion. Wilson was drafted as a center prospect out of the University of Georgia, where he played mostly at the pivot. He was the Patriots best option at left guard in his rookie season, but his lack of play strength and anchoring ability showed up at guard, while that shouldn't be as noticeable at center. The issue is that Bradbury was a solid starter at center for the Patriots in 2025, adding leadership on and off the field while holding his own as a pass-blocker (two sacks allowed).
The Patriots might need to make a tough decision on Bradbury versus Wilson at center. But the best course of action for the offensive line might be upgrading the left guard spot next to Campbell, and it's a great market to do so. By getting a more experienced, possibly stouter left guard, it could help ease some of the burden on Campbell while turning the Pats O-Line into a more physical bunch with added run-blocking ability and power, which is needed.
In free agency, top guards David Edwards (22nd among guards in PFF grade) and Isaac Seumalo (16th) both play the left side at a high level. Jets free-agent Alijah Vera-Tucker is a solid option when healthy, Browns free-agent Joel Bitonio fits the mold as well, and Raiders free-agent Dylan Parham was a McDaniels draft pick in Vegas. Given that the guard market isn't usually too expensive, the Patriots spending at the top of the free-agent market to land one of the top left guards available makes sense a year after a huge spending offseason. Edwards, in particular, has above-average length and is a solid run-blocker, making him a great fit next to Campbell. Plus, the Pats would be poaching a starter from the Bills.