In the 104 days since his introductory press conference in January, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has already accomplished what seemed like the impossible at season’s end. Arriving on the heels of back-to-back 4-13 seasons, and inheriting one of the worst rosters in the NFL, Vrabel has managed to flip the script in short order.

Dependable. Accountable. A quick study. Vrabel called him an easy pick, one that became clear after the Patriots sent their top brass to work out Campbell last week on a trip to Louisiana. “We spent a lot of time with him,” Vrabel added.

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.