Does this mean Campen is safe?

[Patler]

With the bulk firing today, I have to believe the announcements about departures are done. I can't believe more firings would come later. Are they doomed to another slow start in O-line play in 2009 with Campen still the guy?

[AV David]

Maybe not. I know MM said they would do the reviews of the D coaches all at one time and the O coaches at another time. I don't know which group went first. They could be reviewing the O coaches now. If they are done with the "O", then Campen appears safe.

[Sparkey]

With the bulk firing today, I have to believe the announcements about departures are done. I can't believe more firings would come later. Are they doomed to another slow start in O-line play in 2009 with Campen still the guy?

MM says he does not like his lineman to practice cut blocks in practice. If so, stands to reason that the o-line would always start out slowly. Until a few games in and they have had a chance to cut-block in live action.

Another reason to hate the ZBS and resulting cut blocking. I mean, if you can't practice it, it is hard to expect perfection in the scheme.

[Bossman641]

Didn't MM say the other day that they were going to take a serious look at the run scheme in the offseason? I don't know what exactly that means, but it sounded like it could be a shift in the zone scheme - or at least more blending.

I'd have to say Philbin isn't safe yet. That line has more talent than he is getting out of it IMO.

[rbaloha1]

That line has more talent than he is getting out of it IMO.

Agreed. As Larry McCarren states identify their positions in order to promote continuity.

[Fritz]

I've never been a huge fan of switching guys around. I know, you want your most talented guys out there, but if they're playing out of position you just weakened two spots.

Decide who plays what position, and keep them there.

I'm not a big Campen fan but I don't know that much about line play, either.

[DonHutson]

I don't know. I kind of feel like the Packers hand was forced when the story on Sanders leaked on NFLBloggingInMyUnderpants.com or whatever the hell it was. When it broke into the "legitimate" media - they had a choice to make. Confirm the firings or let Sanders and the rest twist in the wind. They did the right thing and confirmed it.

No leak about Campen means no immediate pressure to alert the media. Or he's staying. I hope it's the former.

[Joemailman]

With the bulk firing today, I have to believe the announcements about departures are done. I can't believe more firings would come later. Are they doomed to another slow start in O-line play in 2009 with Campen still the guy?

A healthy Grant in September might make the OL look a little better early. I also thing the Pack will will be looking for more of a set lineup on the OL next year.

[red]

With the bulk firing today, I have to believe the announcements about departures are done. I can't believe more firings would come later. Are they doomed to another slow start in O-line play in 2009 with Campen still the guy?

MM says he does not like his lineman to practice cut blocks in practice. If so, stands to reason that the o-line would always start out slowly. Until a few games in and they have had a chance to cut-block in live action.

Another reason to hate the ZBS and resulting cut blocking. I mean, if you can't practice it, it is hard to expect perfection in the scheme.

to a good reson not to even use it. how the hell are they suppose to run it right if they can't practise it?

do we even do much cut blocking? i know its a big part of the system, but i didn't notice much of it this year

[HarveyWallbangers]

I wonder how much we actually cut block too? I don't notice a lot of it.

[Bossman641]

McCarthy began meeting with his offensive coaches Monday afternoon and was to be back at it again today. A source close to the situation said a change could be made in the offensive line.


http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/37127204.html

[BobDobbs]

Bom Bom BOM
And the tension builds.....

[AV David]

From JSO

"...McCarthy began meeting with his offensive coaches Monday afternoon and was to be back at it again today. A source close to the situation said a change could be made in the offensive line."

[Fritz]

If I were James Campen I'd be pulling out my rolodex and seeing if I still had Jags's number...

[MJZiggy]

Why? If Jags happens to make any side trips to New Jersey anytime soon, he could wind up out of a job too.

[Fritz]

Because if Jags is being considered to bring back a certain #4 (they did work together in GB), then that would increase his odds of being the next Jest coach, which would give Campen an employment opportunity in Joisey.