Glazer: Kampman on his way to Philly (UPDATE: Or Not)
by JasonB on Mar 5, 2010 12:52 PM EST
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Fox Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting that DE Aaron Kampman is on his way to Philadelphia for a visit. This contradicts earlier reports that Kampman was headed to Seattle.
Kampman was widely considered to be the second best pass rusher on the market after Julius Peppers. The biggest question mark with Kampman is his health. He went down late last November with an ACL tear. The other concern with Kampman would be his declining stats in recent years, however most NFL people consider that to be a function of his struggles with the Packers' transition to a 3-4. As a 4-3 end, where he is best suited, Kampman was one of the better ends in football collecting 27.5 sacks from 06-08.
If Kampman is healthy, he would be a significant upgrade to the Eagles' pass rush. Coming off an ACL tear however, that is a big if.
[Update by JasonB, 03/05/10 1:15 PM EST ] National Football Post's Joe Fortenbaugh is now reporting that Kampman "has changed his mind and will not visit with the Philadelphia Eagles."
[Update by JasonB, 03/05/10 1:18 PM EST ] Jay Glazer is also saying that Kampman will not visit yet.
Correction on kampan, birds have had talks w his rep but he is NOT visiting at this point.
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No thank you
We have enough banged up players on our depth chart
by sowhatifitisasportste on Mar 5, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
This is a good move, if they sign him. It’s a risk with the knee, but in terms of the motor and the production, it’s hard to find flaws. He had 38.5 sacks in the previous three seasons. He’s averaged 52 tackles a year the previous 5 years (and was on pace for 53 before his injury this year). Keep in mind he is not coming here to be THE guy, but to be part of a tandem. Any signing that keeps teams from double teaming Cole is a good move.
It’s just a question about when he will be able to play, and how effective he will be coming off injury.
Yeah, but I think that’s a pretty big question. It’s not like Kampman is a young guy. The Eagles could be getting a great player on the cheap, or the could be getting nothing.
by zfg on Mar 5, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
That’s assuming he is actually signed, of course.
by zfg on Mar 5, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
i jumped for joy when i read the title
then i sat right back down when it said it was for a visit
do it
he’s a perfect fit with this team. still young and a fast healer. should be fine by the time training camp comes around
I thought it was chocolate payday
Desean is Rampage Jackson on a rampage outside of the cage
by birdsflyinhigh2590 on Mar 5, 2010 1:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Alright
Lock him up and get on the path to a safety Rolle or Otagwe I would be ridiculously happy
Not too excited about it, but I'll take it.
It makes sense if we use him now, maybe only pay him like 9-10 mil, and still draft Carlos Dunap. Stacey Andrews kind of ruined it for me with the injured player thing. I am afraid of this one. But its still an upgrade none the less.
In Kolb we trust
Update: Report now coming in that Kampman has changed his mind, will NOT visit with the Eagles (via @JoeFortenbaugh)
tits
Eh. We don't need 4 ex-ACL-tears coming back.
What is the deal with the guy from the vikings?I can’t think of his name right now, but is he UFA or RFA or what?
Ray Edwards?
believe he was tendered for a third round pick.
Why isn’t anyone making moves on restricted free agents? Teams should be jumping on Atogwe, Morrison, Danieal Manning, etc. They are basically free agents.
Bye 36, you will be missed...
This blows.
Eagles aren’t getting shit. No Rolle, no Sprolle, no super bowl!
Cause they’re giving you millions of dollars? It’s not like the guys the Lions signed are the cream of the crop…
by zfg on Mar 5, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
I don't want him
Do we really need any more guys coming off ACL tears? Really?
I’m sorry, but at this point that injury is an absolute deal-breaker for the kind of money he’ll get. I’d rather focus on getting an end in the draft.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
Maybe
Eagles told Kampman not to come because Peppers called and said he was willing to take a pay cut to play from the Eagles? Yea? Maybe??
:(
I am completely baffled that most of the top FAs available are going to some of the worst teams in the league. Dansby to miami? Who would ever want to play for the dolphins. Peppers to the bears instead of philly? He obviously only wants the money. Kampman to seattle? Its almost like free agency is one big joke this year. The only player that seems to have any smarts is Rolle because he is visiting the giants. They are a contender but i’d think twice because that defense is just falling apart.
Why would you want to play for the Dolphins? Well, Florida has no income tax. You get to live in Miami. They won their division 2 years ago. They have some young talent. They’re paying you millions of dollars. Bill Parcells has proven he can put together winning teams.
by zfg on Mar 5, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
They are the dolphins. Yeah they won the division 2 years ago. Big deal. We won it a bunch of times the past decade and that didnt mean anything. The AFC is too good for the dolphins to even have a chance. Atleast as long as Brady and Manning are still playing. These players are going to sign with a mediocre/bad teams and basically finish most of their careers there. Thats not how i would want to be remembered. Im not saying this just because they arent signing with the eagles. I just think these players are making terrible career moves. Atleast sign with a team that has a chance.
Basically every team has a chance. Turnarounds can be pretty rapid. The Saints were a laughingstock for a long time and they won the super bowl last year. The Cardinals went to the super bowl and damn near won it the year before. Plus, why would you turn down a lot more money to sign with a “good” team? It’s still not a guarantee you’re going to win it all (see: Eagles), and since you’re putting your career on the line every time you play, why not get the most guaranteed money you can?
by zfg on Mar 5, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like Taylor's off the market
Filed to ESPN: Chester Taylor reaches agreement with Bears on a four-year, $12.5 million deal that includes $7 million gtd in year one.
-via Adam Schefter
hmmmm I don't even know about what the eagles are going to do
eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK
This doesn't even make sense
Except to say they Bears are going to spend money. They have Matt Forte and Chester Taylor now, two guys who do a lot of the same things. Odd.
Less for Peppers?
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
PFT reports that Peppers is taking a physical in Chicago and a deal is "imminent"
eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK
Hayes reporst that Peppers will be earning around 12-14 mil a year over 6 years if/ when he signs with Bears
eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK
link is here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/05/report-peppers-taking-physical-deal-is-imminent/
and yes i do doubt the price, but hes reporting it
eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK
If Chicago gave him 6 years
They can have him. I was thinking more in the neighborhood of three, max four.
I mean it’s all about the guaranteed money anyway, I’m sure he’ll be cut before he plays 6 more years.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
link is here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/05/report-peppers-taking-physical-deal-is-imminent/
although I do doubt that though
eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK
Cheap bastards....
go figure we’re all over the damaged goods!!! We should have the most talented IR in the league!
"I want to maintain my flexibility."
-Andy Reid
Peppers went for the money, have fun Julius when Cutler is leading the league in picks again, Vanden Bust is overrated, and Kampman is injured. I hope we have a hell of a draft because I’m getting nervous about going into this year with the same team (basically) that got destroyed by Dallas…
We needed Peppers
Because Abiamiri sucks a fat one. And Kampman isn’t even visiting. THis sucks
GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!
Well, first off ...
… it’s March. LOTS of time left to change the look of this team. Way too early to be nervous.
The first free agents to sign aren’t always the ones who make the greatest impact. Look no further than last year, Haynesworth or Leonard Weaver?
Second, the talent disparity between Philly and Dallas isn’t such a wide gap that we could never beat them with a team similar to what we have. We certainly need to make a few moves, but we also needed to adjust to what Dallas was doing a little more quickly, play better, etc. … In those games, the Birds got outcoached and outplayed.
In other words, I think they’re going to spend a lot of time looking at those games this offseason and figuring out how not to get killed by that team again. We’ll see ‘em at least twice. I’d like to think Jason Garrett won’t be miles ahead (no pun intended) again in those games.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Didn't we get off to a slow start last year?
And things turned out just fine, offseason-wise.
For a bunch of guys used to watching three-and-outs in the first quarter, you think we’d be used to exhibiting a little patience.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Last year, I didn’t feel like we had any glaring holes at this time. This year, we most certainly do. Some guys that could have been a nice fit here…
- Julius Peppers – Gone
- Antrel Rolle – Visiting Giants. Dolphins have heavy interest. No reported interest yet from Philly.
- Chester Taylor – Gone
- Gary Brackett – Gone
- Kyle Vander Bosch – Gone
The menu is thinning out, and there’s virtually no reported progress on our end so far. Personally, I’m a little irritated.
Yea I'm irritated too
I think we have to make plays for some guys. We have too many holes that can’t all be filled with rookies.
I'll grant you this ...
Last year, I didn’t feel like we had any glaring holes at this time. This year, we most certainly do.
Pretty true. I’m just gonna liken it to a bad first drive. It sucks, it sets a crappy tone for sure, but there’s a lot of game left.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I was kinda hoping the Kampman to Philly thing
was a rumor to get Julius to stop playing games trying to pit Chicago against us … in other words if he really wants to play for us, he’d better act fast.
I wish that wouldn’t have been debunked so quickly.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Does this mean we have no shot at Kampman?
Why would he “change his mind”
GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!
He cant
get on the plane with his wheelchair…
"I want to maintain my flexibility."
-Andy Reid
by BroadStBullies on Mar 5, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Not so fast
Tommy Lawlor:
“I’m sad to say that I’m hearing Kampman will not be an Eagle. I’m not sure of the details, but you can bet his ACL injury is a major issue.”
Veritas Liberabit Te
What do you guys think
About Gibril Wilson?
Reports are he is going to be released by the Dolphins.
For the Love of the Game
As far as rookie defensive ends go
THe last one to win the Rookie Defensive Player of the Year Award was…
you guessed it. Julius Peppers 2002. So not much hope on that front
GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!
no joy
peppers, taylor ,van en bust they all went for the money, did you see the shit eating grin on peppers face? pay day. where do we go now on defense? this team doesnt give a shit about superbowls just going green and renting out the linc
by justoneringplease23 on Mar 5, 2010 7:41 PM EST reply actions
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