By: Ron La Canne

Ron La Canne — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:44:10 +0000

Don’t hold your breath on Thompson being an adequate OLB. He doesn’t have the lateral movement required. Why? Check the films from last year. When he had to extend the Line Of Scrimage and force the runner inside he was blown completely out of position. Sorry, but he has no upper body strength. Not yet anyway. And according to what I’m reading, this year’s conditioning program isn’t designed to address strength issues.

By: DaveK

DaveK — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:39:52 +0000

I think we will be seeing far more 4-3 then they are letting on right now. The front four of Kampman, Raji, Pickett, and Jenkins might just be too good a combo for Capers to keep off the field especially if Hawk, Barnett, and Matthews play well behind them. Even if Kampman doesn’t perform well as a OLB he still would have some value to the team in his traditional spot when they line up in the 4-3. But, I am guessing TT would be open to offers if he and Capers do not think Kampman will be an effective OLB OR if Kampman is asking for a trade. It would just depend what teams are offering, Kampman’s willingness to agree to an extension with the new team, and what value TT places on Kampman as a 3-4 OLB or a part-time DE. What if you trade him for a close to pro-bowl caliber RT and then use Matthews and Thompson as your OLB’s? More likely they try to utilize Kampman the best they can for a year and they part ways after the season.

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