Bottom Line - Kampman is going to have trouble as 3-4 olb

[vince]

Some people IMO are putting far too much importance on the act of bending over and putting one's hand on the ground prior to the football being snapped. After that point, there just isn't as much difference in what Kamp has demonstrated the ability to do and what he will be asked to do as many apparently believe there is.

Listen to the coaches who've made the transition - guys like Dom Capers and Wade Phillips. I'm pretty sure they know about that which they speak.

He can cover a spot in the flat - particularly for the time and amount he'll be asked to do so. Plus, anyone rushing the passer would love to have more space in which to operate. It gives them more options - and the o-lineman opposing him more to worry about.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Interesting articles.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/40066757.html

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/40068242.html

[rbaloha1]

Interesting articles.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/40066757.html

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/40068242.html

Even AK admits its going to take time for the conversion. This is not photoshop guys.

[Lurker64]

Even AK admits its going to take time for the conversion. This is not photoshop guys.

Well, that's obvious. Any time you get a new scheme, it takes time to learn it. If we were switching from a Bates 4-3 to a Gregg Williams 4-3, it would take time for everybody to learn their new positions. This isn't something special about the 3-4 and the 4-3, it's just that "learning takes time".

Thankfully it's February, and nobody's really going to be playing any meaningful tames for the next 6 months.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Even AK admits its going to take time for the conversion. This is not photoshop guys.

I trust with Kampman's athleticism, hard work, and knowledge that it won't be long before he's comfortable. I think the fact offenses won't be able to target him will prove to be beneficial. Until then, AK74 is the least of my worries.

[Patler]

Greg Ellis was a DE in high school, a DE in college and a DE with the Cowboys for 7 years before being asked to switch to LB in a 3-4 at age 30.

Aaron Kampman was one of the nation's leading recruits as a linebacker in high school, making Parade Magazine and USA Today All-American teams as a high school linebacker. He played two seasons in the Big Ten, starting one season as a linebacker. Then played two college seasons and 7 NFL seasons as a DE before being asked to switch to LB in a 3-4 at age 29.

Greg Ellis made the switch without a major problem. Shouldn't it be easier for Kampman who knows how to play linebacker? Does anyone expect Kampman to work less hard at it than Ellis did?

[Fritz]

Kampman has not said anything about this switch yet, has he?

[Patler]

Kampman has not said anything about this switch yet, has he?

Bedard's blog a few days back said he ran into someone who knows Kampman very well, and said Kampman is excited about the move. He has been in touch with Green to discuss it. Green told him it will extend his career 3-4 years not having to deal with OTs every play.

[Fritz]

Also just saw the TT interview, and TT says he spoke with Kampman, who seems excited by it. Cool. TT also said though that they'll be in base proly less than in sub packages, so Kamp will play a lot in the manner he's used to, anyway.