De'Vondre Campbell

[texaspackerbacker]

His history said he was damn good. My only reservation was the too good to be true thing - why did we get him so cheap? As of now, there certainly has not been any hidden downside.

[bobblehead]

His history said he was damn good. My only reservation was the too good to be true thing - why did we get him so cheap? As of now, there certainly has not been any hidden downside.

He was cheap because too many teams are in cap hell, and most teams don't value ILB enough to pay a guy who is merely good, not a game changer.

[run pMc]

^ this.
ILBs don't get a lot of money unless they are the top guys (Mosley, David, Kendricks, etc.) or a team has cap space to burn.

IIRC his coverage and PFF numbers weren't anything to write home about, so when announced it looked to me like a veteran depth signing. I expected him to push Martin/Barnes for time, and play when one of them inevitably got hurt. The Kamal Martin situation was a surprise and sorted out the depth chart.

He played the Will in ATL, don't know where he played in ARI but he's been a good fit for whatever Berry is running. Playing on a 1 year deal probably doesn't hurt the motivation to show out either... especially when the other players in the ILB room aren't exactly world beaters.
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[RashanGary]

^ this.
ILBs don't get a lot of money unless they are the top guys (Mosley, David, Kendricks, etc.) or a team has cap space to burn.

IIRC his coverage and PFF numbers weren't anything to write home about, so when announced it looked to me like a veteran depth signing. I expected him to push Martin/Barnes for time, and play when one of them inevitably got hurt. The Kamal Martin situation was a surprise and sorted out the depth chart.

He played the Will in ATL, don't know where he played in ARI but he's been a good fit for whatever Berry is running. Playing on a 1 year deal probably doesn't hurt the motivation to show out either... especially when the other players in the ILB room aren't exactly world beaters.
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He’s far outperformed my expectations too. I figured Kirksey 2.0 or worse

[Bretsky]

He’s far outperformed my expectations too. I figured Kirksey 2.0 or worse

I give gutebag credit. He was a GREAT signing

[Upnorth]

Best ilb we have had for awhile. He came in looking like a jag, now he is looking great.

[bobblehead]

He’s far outperformed my expectations too. I figured Kirksey 2.0 or worse

Could we say that he IS what we HOPED Kirksey would be? I expected something like this from Kirksey to be honest. So far he is probably even BETTER than I had hoped from kirksey.

[run pMc]

Could we say that he IS what we HOPED Kirksey would be? I expected something like this from Kirksey to be honest. So far he is probably even BETTER than I had hoped from kirksey.

Agree.

[HarveyWallbangers]

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/20/packers-devondre-campbell-is-pffs-highest-rated-lb-after-6-weeks/

It’s almost too hard to believe: the Green Bay Packers have the NFL’s highest-graded inside linebacker at Pro Football Focus after six weeks.

De’Vondre Campbell, with an overall grade of 84.7, is the top off-ball linebacker at PFF entering Week 7.

His numbers in all aspects of playing the position are terrific. Over 363 snaps, Campbell has produced 19 total stops (fifth-most among linebackers), missed only 3.7 percent of his tackle attempts (fifth-best) and allowed only 5.5 yards per reception into his coverage (fourth-best)...

Overall, Campbell has the third-best coverage grade and third-best run defense grade among inside linebackers this season.

[Upnorth]

I think that is the final sign. Nice knowing you guys, I'm going to kiss and hug my family extra. The end is nigh

[Upnorth]

Well another month of great play by this ilb. Most underrated fa pickup this offseason imo. Not just by packers but in the entire league.

Barry has put him in a position to thrive and he is. And only 2 million cap hit.

[Sparkey]

Well another month of great play by this ilb. Most underrated fa pickup this offseason imo. Not just by packers but in the entire league.

Barry has put him in a position to thrive and he is. And only 2 million cap hit.

He is going to want a heck of a lot more next year.

How many guys out there have average stats because they basically are a square peg in a round hole.

[George Cumby]

Well another month of great play by this ilb. Most underrated fa pickup this offseason imo. Not just by packers but in the entire league.

Barry has put him in a position to thrive and he is. And only 2 million cap hit.

The guy has instincts and the smarts to know where to be and the physical skills and aggressiveness to do what needs to be done.

It's so weird that it took this long to find the person for the job.

I don't remember the last time I was enthused by ILB play.

Now if they could find the right fit for the ST Coach........

[Tony Oday]

I really do wonder what the Pack is going to do next year.

Just trying to enjoy the ride this year!

[texaspackerbacker]

Next year - with a massive increase in the cap, of course - they will find a way to keep everybody worth keeping. It can be done. It will be done.

As for Devondre Campbell, he has done a great job in the niche Barry has carved out for him, and he will obviously get a nice raise in pay. However, he is not some sideline to sideline superman type ILB who will get huge cap-breaking money. I would think $5-7 million a season is about right with a good bonus and backloaded team-friendly contract. His cap hit would be not much more than now the first year. (for example, $6 million bonus, $1 million the first year, $4.5, 6, and 7.5 million in years 2-4 - that's $25 million for 4 years).