The New England Patriots wasted no time throwing Will Campbell to the wolves this summer. The first-round draft pick, who is set to become a rookie starter at left tackle, was given regular individual and team reps against the team’s most disruptive edge defender, Keion White, from the get-go.

The duels between the two have been an entertaining affair, and a highly competitive one. They also have been a learning experience for Campbell, and White has been making sure of that.

“Trial by fire,” he explained earlier this week. “The best way to learn how to not get run through your face is by getting run through your face. If somebody could do that every play, then he’s going to learn how to not let that happen.“

White running through Campbell’s face has indeed happened this summer. While t

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