Damn it Zero I got a 6 pack in me and was going to lay him a new one!!

So....MM tries to deflect the constant questioning, and he's a bad guy? Should he have just said "Go ask Kampman"??? Yeah, that sounds great. Go bug the guy that doesn't want to talk about it.

And lets face the truth. It's not like your opinion is "unbiased". Every chance you get to blast Ted Thompson or MM, you are quick to do so.

And i am NOT a "TT lover". I just believe in giving a person the chance to do their job before calling for their heads. If they don't produce this coming season, then i might jump on the "TT needs to go" bandwagon.

Most of it boils down to you thinking that Ted Thompson made BF go bye bye. Even though the facts have dissproved that.

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Kampman is there period. He's working out and learning the new system. An angry man doesn't do that.

McCarthy has never used the word angry. You and other writers looking for a story have been using that word. There is a difference between anger and hesitation as McCarthy has used.

For example, I would argue Javon Walker was an angry man after Brett Favre said he should report to camp. I would say that Bubba Franks was a hesitant man as he also sat out a portion of camp. There is a difference.

Kampman right now has gone silent. I haven't heard from Ryan Grant lately. Does that mean he's angry?

The media has nothing to talk about especially the Green Bay media. It's Packers all day and every day and without a story, business struggles. I'm not saying there isn't any hesitation on Kampman's part. However since we are playing the speculation game I'll offer up some of my own.

I think Kampman is not upset at the 3-4 adjustment.

1. He worked out better than Terrell Suggs who is a premier player in the system.

2. He's likes a challenge.

3. No competitive player likes being told that he can't do something and that's exactly what this is starting sound like from the likes of several people.

However, Kampman might be a bit disappointed in the timing of this transition.

1. He's in a contract year and learning a new system could result in him not being able to utilize his best capabilities.

2. He's 30 years old and probably wants one more pay day.

3. His best chance at that payday is in the 4-3.

Doesn't mean he's not thinking that if he plays well in the system that he'll be able to add another versatility that will allow him to gain even more value on the open market, but I do believe all are factors. As always both positive and negative.

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Porky, what do you mean he worked out better than Suggs?

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I tend to use guys like Harrison, Suggs, Ware, and Merrimen as examples for 3-4 backers because they're the best.

Ware and Merrimen were off the chart, but Suggs wasn't. He only ran a 4.8 I believe at his combine and his numbers weren't that great.

Yet he is a premier 3-4 pass rusher.

Kampman ran like a 4.7 at his pro day I believe.

Just kind of pointing out that Kampman is far more athletic than people give him credit for. Actually more than Suggs. If Suggs can do it, Kampman certainly has the tool set to do it as well.

Of course I'm not saying Kampman is going to be as good as Suggs, but it's just a comparison to start with since Kampman hasn't played in the 3-4.

They're also built similar.

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I don't think it provides any assistance to talk to the media, no. Also - and I'm asking here, because I don't know - does Kampy talk to the media a lot? I don't recall it much, so maybe he's just not into it?

EDIT: Some reporter characterized his silence as unusual, so I guess that answers my question.

My personal guess is that, as always, the truth is somewhere in the middle of where you lot like to take your positions. I'm sure he's unsure of his fit in the new system, and I'm sure he's not overly thrilled to have this change come in a contract year. I would bet a fair nickle that he's well sick and tired of the press and the fans (per my recollection many of the posters here have written that you don't think he can play his new position - it's not just the media) predicting that he can't do it. That isn't a recipe for a happy guy.

How mad is he? How in the HELL would any of us know? He's at voluntary stuff, so he's obviously not mad enough to boycott or make a spectacle. I would imagine we'll find out how mad he is and how well he fits in our new system pretty soon - maybe then there'll be enough real meat for discussion that things won't degenerate into the usual two-party funtime.

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I think it was mentioned that Grant hasn't spoken, but he has. We actually have the video of it in our video section. That's besides the point. Not every single player needs to get in front of the camera or mic and say 'hello im happy i love my job heh heh next question'. Kind of like how someone was expected to make an announcement he was playing again the next season. I don't get why we have special 'guidelines' for certain players to meet or else we just assume the worst.

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I got a chuckle out of this whole post, especially the part that said you are not a Ted lover. Then you bring up Brett as the reason but as pointed out time after time after time after time I can show you a whole forum where I bitched about Ted long before the Brett fiasco. You can't seem to understand that though for whatever reason.

Anyways Kampy is unhappy, you can try to act like he's not but you and I know it's true. I've read numerous other forums about this subject and noone is even disputing the fact. It crystal clear. but you can believe what you want to if it makes you feel better.

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So what if he is unhappy?? I bet there are a few more that are but they still do their jobs.

How someone can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is UNHAPPY is a little bit far fetched.

It does APPEAR he is unhappy cuz he always does talk to the media,but cant say 100% he is.

Could just be that he doesnt want to talk to the media because like Zero said, he is pissed cuz they said he wont like it, or wont do good.

Oh, the irony....




I think Aaron Kampman will bust some people up this year. I hope he's ticked. Anger can be a good motivator.

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