No Kampman, rookie Jones to start ?

[sharpe1027]

I like Brad Jones, he played a similiar style of defense in Colorado. He looked pretty good in preseason against 2nd stringers. I really don't think he'll be that much of a downgrade over Kampman.

He won't be much worse in the pass-rush, since they've had almost none for the whole team. I suspect that we may find out how good Kampman was against the run though.

[Smidgeon]

I suspect that we may find out how good Kampman was against the run though.

Mad props. I think you're right.

[pbmax]

I suspect that we may find out how good Kampman was against the run though.

Mad props. I think you're right.

Kampman was a better pas rusher than run stopper at end. Not saying a rookie seventh rounder making his first start is going to outplay him, but the gap may not be as big as you think.

The main problem will be experience, and quick recognition.

[Smidgeon]

I suspect that we may find out how good Kampman was against the run though.

Mad props. I think you're right.

Kampman was a better pas rusher than run stopper at end. Not saying a rookie seventh rounder making his first start is going to outplay him, but the gap may not be as big as you think.

The main problem will be experience, and quick recognition.

Yes, he was a better pass rusher (I think), but he was pretty decent at run stopping too. More for the experience and recognition thing. There's a reason everyone ran at KGB when those two were on the line... I think since he's been playing standing up with a better chance to recognize the play, he's been doing pretty well.

[Brandon494]

Jones looked pretty good today, not bad for a 7th rounder.