James Campen Exit Interview

[Bretsky]

Back in the days when angry rats wanted Campen's head on a platter, I had his back.

I'll miss Campen; odds are strong we'll see a downgrade there

[mraynrand]

Back in the days when angry rats wanted Campen's head on a platter, I had his back.

He appreciates it

[pbmax]

There is a lot of history behind the Campen story. Before he was a focus, we used to debate Ted ignoring the interior O line position (and the O line in general) in the draft.

The there was the debate about Jagodzinski leaving the team in a ZBS bind.

Then the problem was the type of player drafted (current or former tackles). Then we got to Campen.

[Pugger]

I listened to the podcast and it appears Campen left because he got a better job that the offer he got from MLF. He is now not just the OL coach but the assistant HC in Cleveland. He was very gracious in what he said about MLF and wished him the Packers well. That IMO says a lot about both men.

[Fritz]

Sounds like he is a classy guy. Since he's gone now, I think we can give the guy the benefit of the doubt (due to his being so classy) and say he did a great job.

If he'd burned bridges on his way out, I would proclaim him to have been an awful coach.

Even though it doesn't matter either way, since he's gone now.

[Rastak]

Sounds like he is a classy guy. Since he's gone now, I think we can give the guy the benefit of the doubt (due to his being so classy) and say he did a great job.

If he'd burned bridges on his way out, I would proclaim him to have been an awful coach.

Even though it doesn't matter either way, since he's gone now.

LOL, this rings so true....I guess basic human nature.

[run pMc]

I was on the Fire Campen bandwagon for his first few years and then climbed off. I admit he was able to develop some of the talent, and got good games/stretches from UDFA's. Best of luck to him, and here's hoping the new OL coach does even better.