Jeremy Thompson to IR

[Bossman641]

He simply doesn't have the foot speed and athleticism... neither does Kampman. Both are best suited to a 4-3, and both will be playing for 4-3 teams next year... really, I don't think that is an earth shattering observation.

I can't begin to fathom what you guys are looking at???

Does Jones look more fluid and natural at the position than Kampman??? Of course he does... you guys determined to try to defend this turf, but give it up would ya... we have an entire season of evidence that says you're wrong.

Kampman was about the only guy you were right about.


Were you one of those that said Barnett wouldn't be any good in this defense, most of our DL didn't fit the scheme, and our corners were fish out of water playing more zone coverage?

Still hate Barnett... I can be as stubborn as you guys.

As I remember, none of you guys wanted to make the switch, and all of you guys thought all of our defenders were pro bowlers as 4-3 players, and pro bowlers as 3-4 players.

The DL has performed above expectation, due mainly to Jolly (a guy I've always liked as a player, and Jenkins, another guy I've always liked).

We made the switch, and no one was happier about than I was... I've been saber rattling for a switch to the 3-4 for years... now all you "johnny come latelies" want to tell me the sky is blue???

I figured we'd improve as the season wore on, and posted to that effect... have they exceded my expectations - yes.

Personally, I think this defense would be performing just as well as a 4-3 as they are in a 3-4, as long as they had a DC the caliber of Capers. It's not like we play that much straight 3-4 anyways.

I think the truth is more in what Capers and TT were saying before the season, that good football players will be able to adjust to the scheme (with some exceptions like Kampman).

[ThunderDan]

He simply doesn't have the foot speed and athleticism... neither does Kampman. Both are best suited to a 4-3, and both will be playing for 4-3 teams next year... really, I don't think that is an earth shattering observation.

I can't begin to fathom what you guys are looking at???

Does Jones look more fluid and natural at the position than Kampman??? Of course he does... you guys determined to try to defend this turf, but give it up would ya... we have an entire season of evidence that says you're wrong.

Kampman was about the only guy you were right about.


Were you one of those that said Barnett wouldn't be any good in this defense, most of our DL didn't fit the scheme, and our corners were fish out of water playing more zone coverage?

Still hate Barnett... I can be as stubborn as you guys.

As I remember, none of you guys wanted to make the switch, and all of you guys thought all of our defenders were pro bowlers as 4-3 players, and pro bowlers as 3-4 players.

The DL has performed above expectation, due mainly to Jolly (a guy I've always liked as a player, and Jenkins, another guy I've always liked).

We made the switch, and no one was happier about than I was... I've been saber rattling for a switch to the 3-4 for years... now all you "johnny come latelies" want to tell me the sky is blue???

I figured we'd improve as the season wore on, and posted to that effect... have they exceded my expectations - yes.

I've been on the 3-4 bandwagon for years. I just knew we couldn't fire Vanilla Bob after a 13-3 season.

[denverYooper]

The DL has performed above expectation, due mainly to Jolly (a guy I've always liked as a player, and Jenkins, another guy I've always liked).

Those guys are good, but I think Trgovac deserves some credit for the DL's ascent. That unit is outperforming every expectation I had.

[Patler]

The DL has performed above expectation, due mainly to Jolly (a guy I've always liked as a player, and Jenkins, another guy I've always liked).

Those guys are good, but I think Trgovac deserves some credit for the DL's ascent. That unit is outperforming every expectation I had.

Yup, Trgovac was a highly respect D-line coach before becoming a d-coordinator. Getting him to GB was fantastic. Players seem to have their best years when playing for him.

[3irty1]

There are several versions of the 3-4 out there. Thompson/Kampman might be a perfect fit in a system like those run by the Jets and Patriots where their body types are pretty much the prototypical player.

Personally I feel Kampman would have disappointed in a 4-3 this year too. He's just not the player he used to be. Thompson is still a prospect and physically is a freak.

[bobblehead]

I think this move may be more significant to the D line than the LB squad. Thompson's prognosis for recovery could have changed (didn't it make the paper last week that his season may not be over?), but I suspect it was made to help the D line. Adding a NT to take some of the load of Raji while Pickett is limited. Hopefully, this doesn't signify that Pickett is further away than the previous estimations of any day now.

GBPG said Raji played less true 0 technique (head up on the Center) than Pickett, in what was termed Capers version of an under front. Raji ended up taking on Guards more frequently in this alignment. Raji is also more likely to get turned and be less square to the LOS than Pickett and I think this has affected our Run D. Its been noted elsewhere that Raji also ends up on the ground more than Pickett.

There may be nothing wrong with BJ, as others have written and pointed out, it takes a rookie time to play the interior line technique. And NT in this 3-4 is a different position than he played in his college defense.

I agree. This is all about letting picket rest another week without exposing Raji too much. We had no one else to play NT, now we can limit Raji as well as rest Pickett.

MM can say whatever he wants, but I predict that : Wood, Pickett, and a handful of others (Wells, Tausch maybe) will be inactive for this game. Rodgers will play a quarter, maybe a quarter and a half. We mail this one in guaranteed.

[The Leaper]

Yeah...there is no reason to put forth a lot of effort in this one. Shut down anyone nicked up and get the valuable starters out of there after 3-4 series.