Jaguars Release Aaron Kampman

[Harlan Huckleby]

Actually, I don't remember that much about the Aaron Kampman transition. But I do recall he didn't take to the 3-4, was willing to leave the Packers because of it. I'm reluctant to blame a player, or second guess his judgement, particularly an established veteran.

[sharpe1027]

There is no need to blame Kampman. He played hard and generate QB pressure even though he wanted nothing to do with the switch. Nobody disputes that he was better as a 4-3 DE, but once they went 3-4 OLB was the best spot for him and he was still the best option at the time.

[pbmax]

Who is being stubborn here?
He tried outside linebacker, didn't feel comfortable there. Maybe he knows his own skills and limitations.

I would say his silence to the media that entire offseason, which included blowing off one and possibly two (I think) team arranged media availabilities during OTAs/practice/camp indicated his reluctance. Its a bit of a reach, but I think subsequent events bear out this theory. Someone who is convinced something is a bad idea (or temporary) is not going to excel.

And I am sure he was uncomfortable. What I wish is that he gave it more of a chance. I don't blame him for choosing to play for a 4-3 team, but I think it was an opportunity lost.

[Smeefers]

He was a pro bowl/all pro DE. He was an average OLB. I have no idea why he wanted to go to go back to a 4-3 system.