NFL Legends Give Patriots OT Will Campbell Huge Career Advice

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11 February 2026 at 22:09

After the Super Bowl, the NFL has seen a lot of topics fly following the Seattle Seahawks dismantling of the New England Patriots. Among those, Patriots 2025 first-round pick Will Campbell’s struggles on the biggest stage. Many analysts immediately point to his below-average arm length as the main struggle. However, two NFL legends have chimed in–giving Campbell some advice.

First, longtime Cincinnati Bengals’ legend Willie Anderson gave his thoughts on the struggles of Campbell. Specifically, he gave a player to model his game after.

Look no further than @T_Armstead72 I believe is who Will Campbell should mirror his game off of! His feet and hands were always together. He had a really really good jump set and he wasn’t the 330 pound tackle OG my era . If I trained Will this is who we would take some gems from…
— Willie Anderson (@BigWillie7179) February 9, 2026

Anderson, who finished as a 2026 Hall of Fame finalist, pointed to another legend in Terron Armstead. Armstead played 12 seasons in the NFL and became one of the faces of stability at offensive tackle.

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Anderson believes Campbell’s footwork and hand placement could be key in turning the page of these struggles. Armstead had a chance to also chime in when Cameron Wolfe spoke to him about the former LSU Tiger’s struggles.

A convo about Patriots LT Will Campbell Super Bowl struggles including my chat with former Pro Bowl LT Terron Armstead on why arm length isn’t the issue, what is the problem + @T_Armstead72 offer to help Will in Dallas this offseason.

For @nflnetwork The Insiders: pic.twitter.com/pUx8sAyPPA
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) February 11, 2026

“It has nothing to do with his arm length,” Armstead told Wolfe, who relayed to the NFL Network. “It was his set … power, timing with the punches.”

This review by Armstead echoes what Anderson spoke about. Both Anderson and Armstead have offered to work with Campbell.

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It will ultimately be up to Campbell to bounce back and accept their offers. However, one thing is clear: two NFL legends believe his improvements rest in the refinement of the basics–not measurables.