He sure had a string of tough luck on the injury side in J'ville
Not sure if his career is over or if he'll try to catch on elsewhere
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3rd down pass rusher in Green Bay?
That sure was a case of getting rid of a player one year too early rather than one year too late.
if the GBP had stayed a 4-3 defense and left Kampy at DE he probably never tears up his knee... but he wasn't a fit at all in the 3-4. helluva guy and worthy of admiration though. one of my favorites when he was a DE.
I've heard of him so I hope TT opens up the wallet and signs him
quote:Originally posted by FreeSafety:
That sure was a case of getting rid of a player one year too early rather than one year too late.
Class act though.
Yep, No doubt.
Just a case when TT had to make the tough decision and it turned out to be correct.
Just a case when TT had to make the tough decision and it turned out to be correct.
He didn't drink enough.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
3rd down pass rusher in Green Bay?
Old broken down players ?
You must be new around here
Yup, I hate newbies. They show up and act like they own the freaking place.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
3rd down pass rusher in Green Bay?
Just how many DL do you think we need?
As many as Goodell will let me have. 
"Overall, Kampman had four sacks in 11 games for the Jaguars over a 3 year stint"
Those were some pretty expensive sacks...
Good Luck to Aaron and his family, they have a lot of charitable work going on already
Those were some pretty expensive sacks...
Good Luck to Aaron and his family, they have a lot of charitable work going on already
The Boris Defense, 15 DL, 4 LB and 6 DB so we can play nickle and dime. 
As long as 10 of those DL are Reggie White / Clay Matthews quality, we won't lose very many games
I'm all for signing AK - just not as a player.
Poor ol' Kampy! 
I know he wanted to do much better in Jax, of course, and I'd guess most here rooted for him too do well, so it's disappointing for everybody.
I hope he finds his way back to Green Bay if that is what is best for his family. He has many fine qualities that can benefit the community and would be a great representative for the Packers.
Tough call to make the PHOF, P'Hawk. I can't argue he wasn't a great Packer, but if we use his peers as a standard, he faces a very high bar. Does he compare to Willie Davis, Dave Robinson, and others from that era, and continuing through Reggie's era?
I know he wanted to do much better in Jax, of course, and I'd guess most here rooted for him too do well, so it's disappointing for everybody.
I hope he finds his way back to Green Bay if that is what is best for his family. He has many fine qualities that can benefit the community and would be a great representative for the Packers.
Tough call to make the PHOF, P'Hawk. I can't argue he wasn't a great Packer, but if we use his peers as a standard, he faces a very high bar. Does he compare to Willie Davis, Dave Robinson, and others from that era, and continuing through Reggie's era?
I know every time a good player retires people beat the drum that they would make an awesome coach, but really do think Kampman would be an amazing mentor for players. I don't know if he necessarily has the temperment to be a coach (see Kevin Greene, Mike Trgovac), but if ever there was a guy that could show players the right way of doing things and being a pro, it's Aaron Kampman.
quote:Originally posted by Satori:
"Overall, Kampman had four sacks in 11 games for the Jaguars over a 3 year stint"
Hmmmm, 4 sacks in 11 games would put him 3rd on lasts years team. A crippled guy on a crummy team gets as many or more sacks than any GB lineman. Hopefully this issue has been addressed.
Did you happen to comprehend the 'over three years' part?
quote:Originally posted by Grave Digger:
I know every time a good player retires people beat the drum that they would make an awesome coach, but really do think Kampman would be an amazing mentor for players. I don't know if he necessarily has the temperment to be a coach (see Kevin Greene, Mike Trgovac), but if ever there was a guy that could show players the right way of doing things and being a pro, it's Aaron Kampman.
Agreed, he and Driver would be perfect as mentors assigned to rookies, especially "At-risk" ones.
quote:Originally posted by Pikes Peak:
Hmmmm, 4 sacks in 11 games would put him 3rd on lasts years team. A crippled guy on a crummy team gets as many or more sacks than any GB lineman. Hopefully this issue has been addressed.
Neal had 3 tackles in two games in 2010.
quote:Originally posted by JJSD:
Did you happen to comprehend the 'over three years' part?
Oooops,
Don't really recall him having much of a history with injuries while in GB. I knew he was off the field a lot, but had no idea he only played in eleven games over three years.
quote:Originally posted by PackerHawk:
Packer HOF?
No. Not long enough, not quite good enough. Great Packer people; from everything I've read, great teammate; not quite up to POH stats or time of service. A coach? That might be a better place.
Don Majkowski is in the Packers Hall of Fame. If he's in after just one great year and a lot of injury plagued years, Kampman is a lock. He was consistently good for many years (about '03-08), and great for a few ('06-08).
Majik's in the Packers HOF? Yikes. Didn't know that. Agree, one really nice year. I wonder if he made it based on 20 years of suckage prior to that.
That was a very Viking-like decision.
That was a very Viking-like decision.
I got no problem with Kampmann making it into the Packer HOF. He was the best defensive lineman on a team that went to the NFC Championship game in 2007. Not many Packer D-Linemen in the past 40 years can say that. I think he makes it.
quote:Originally posted by Rusty:quote:Originally posted by Grave Digger:
I know every time a good player retires people beat the drum that they would make an awesome coach, but really do think Kampman would be an amazing mentor for players. I don't know if he necessarily has the temperment to be a coach (see Kevin Greene, Mike Trgovac), but if ever there was a guy that could show players the right way of doing things and being a pro, it's Aaron Kampman.
Agreed, he and Driver would be perfect as mentors assigned to rookies, especially "At-risk" ones.
So, you think Kampman should get a job with the Lions?
I suggest the Packers sign him & make him assistant to the assistant of the assistant to the DL coach. I don't want the Lions to improve. 
Tough to see Kampman's career go this way after he left Green Bay. I think we can all agree that he embodies everything it means to be a Green Bay Packer.
That said, I don't think he's a Packer Hall of Famer. I compare him to Al Harris, a guy who wasn't well known around the league (at least by fans) but Packer fans appreciated. But unlike Al, I don't think Kampman really left a lasting footprint on the franchise. Guys like Woodson and Tramon still talk about what they learned from Al, and those two guys have passed this knowledge down to Shields and hopefully House. I don't think Kampman had that kind of lasting impact. He was great for about 3-4 years here but when he left, that was kind of it. I appreciate everything he brought to the franchise, but I don't think he deserves a place in the Packer Hall of Fame.
That said, I don't think he's a Packer Hall of Famer. I compare him to Al Harris, a guy who wasn't well known around the league (at least by fans) but Packer fans appreciated. But unlike Al, I don't think Kampman really left a lasting footprint on the franchise. Guys like Woodson and Tramon still talk about what they learned from Al, and those two guys have passed this knowledge down to Shields and hopefully House. I don't think Kampman had that kind of lasting impact. He was great for about 3-4 years here but when he left, that was kind of it. I appreciate everything he brought to the franchise, but I don't think he deserves a place in the Packer Hall of Fame.
quote:That said, I don't think he's a Packer Hall of Famer. I compare him to Al Harris, a guy who wasn't well known around the league (at least by fans) but Packer fans appreciated.
Isn't that exactly who SHOULD be in the Packer HOF? Isn't it for us, the fans?
If Majkowski's in the HOF, Kampman and dozens of others belong as well. IMO.
Eight seasons, two Pro Bowls, fourth-most sacks in team history (since '82, anyway), great locker-room guy, great community guy....he's pretty much a lock for the GB HOF.
Wasn't sure where he ranked all time as a Packer but with those numbers he's clearly a lock.
I'd like to see Kampman signed as a player for a day so that he can officially retire as a Green Bay Packer. It's a positive jesture by the team toward the player who has given so much, and to the fans who respect that player so highly.
Wait a minute how old is Kampman?
Hargrove
Muir
Merling
I know Kampman does not fit in a 3-4 defense but he was an above average pass rusher and if healthy he would have upgraded last years Dline pass rush effectivness.
Maybe Kampy cant handle the humidity.
Hargrove
Muir
Merling
I know Kampman does not fit in a 3-4 defense but he was an above average pass rusher and if healthy he would have upgraded last years Dline pass rush effectivness.
Maybe Kampy cant handle the humidity.