Comments on Tundra Vision: Toldja So: Kampman To Jags, Packers With Nothing

CURIOUS COMMENT: "Use of the term "Pa...

2010-03-09T06:41:41.215-06:00
CURIOUS COMMENT: "Use of the term "PackerNation" without the expressed, written consent of PackerNation is prohibited."
I used to know a guy who used the 'PackerNation' moniker - he hailed from San Antonio, TX last I heard -- and the one thing I know, is all Packerfans are a part of PACKERNATION ... much like I don't prefer anyone member of IPB call themselves "IndyPackerBacker" when it's the whole Club.. but, you go on...

Thanks for thw write-up, CD. The overall issue (for me) on these weird dealings with players that somehow seems to be the norm in Green Bay since the arrival of MM, Jags, interacting with the GM ... is I believe they want to run a good ship. We have Coaches who are 'average to possibly a B+, maybe - and from the GM, BoD side, they want to allow them a chance to do their jobs and hopefully get even better at their craft, like everyone else. My take is TT is making his final decisions with any and all players based on what the Assistant Coaches recommendations are. This is not solely a Trader Ted issue, even though all the Ted-Haters will certainly try to sell it as such. Even in public, Thompson is allowing his internal events become transparent, when more often than not, just about every other team only sheds the light on something for SHOW.... they have a semblence of allowance for making it look like the Assistant Staff is being allowed a say in what goes on. Whether that's an EGO issue, or not, is something I'll let the psycho-analysts deal with. But, personally, Dom Capers took the advice of his Assistant Coach - in this case I believe it's Kevin Greene - and they handled Kampman accordingly. It could also be a case of just how much respect they all had for Aaron as a person, a human being, and they just allowed him the freedom you don't normally see when it comes to the "Business of the NFL". But overall, this was a Coaching decision advisement to the GM, who then let it go down as recommended.

Now, I could most certainly be wrong... but it has all the trappings.

I also thought Kampman should have been dealt when...

2010-03-08T08:24:21.283-06:00
I also thought Kampman should have been dealt when Capers came to town but that may have been more difficult that we assume; not only would the acquiring team have had to honor a good-sized contract but they would have risked losing him to free agency in a year. That would have made some teams very skeptical about giving a lot in trade, figuring they could just wait a year and make a run at him in free agency during an uncapped year.

Most likely the Packers will receive a 5th round comp pick (assuming they don't sign a comparable FA) next year.

Liked Kampman a lot. Real good Packer. But I think this move is better for him, better for the team. Looking forward to cheering for him when he returns as a Packer alumni because he was a real class act from start to finish.

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Thanks as always CD for your terrific contribution...

2010-03-07T23:22:19.373-06:00
Thanks as always CD for your terrific contributions to Packer Nation

I would think/hope that the Packers did pursue opportunities to trade Kampman before the deadline, but that's a risky move if the news gets out - and obviously nothing useful came of it if indeed they tried.

GB may have netted a 3rd based on your comments and I think that's a fair guess for purposes of discussion. Let's also assume Kampy's departure nets a 5th round compensatory pick next year for the Packers...

Then the difference between letting Aaron Kampman choose his own preferred destination and salary without restrictions vs GB tagging and trading is really quite small.

Given all the travails this organization endured while dancing with the F-word, perhaps both parties, Kampman and the front office sought a higher ground this time around.

I don't really lament the loss of an unspecified mid-round pick; instead I celebrate the fact that both parties walk away with their dignity and a chance to flourish in 2010 with out all of the anguish and animosity.

I give thanks to all of them for finding an amicable path forward - and for shining a better light on the Packer Nation.

Draft picks are like gold, but the one that got away was probably worth it.