This Week's Chat:
Who: DE Aaron Kampman
Date:Friday, Nov 10, 2006
Time: approx. 12:45 p.m. CT
A fifth-round draft pick from Iowa in 2002, Packers DE Aaron Kampman has become more than just a blue-collar player, establishing himself among the NFL's top defenders at his position.
Last year, on a defense that ranked first in the NFL against the pass, Kampman turned in a career-high 6 1/2 sacks to highlight the best season of his career. His 105 tackles ranked second in the NFL among defensive linemen (behind former St. Louis Rams and current Packers DT Ryan Pickett) and first among defensive ends.
The Packers in the offseason rewarded Kampman by signing him to a multi-year contract extension. And the move has paid off.
Through eight games in 2006, Kampman has a team and career-high 9 1/2 sacks -- most in the NFL. He leads Packers linemen with 48 tackles (34 solo) and is vying for a roster spot in the 2007 NFL Pro Bowl.
Most recently, after posting two sacks vs. Arizona (Oct. 29), Kampman was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, while SI.com's Peter King named Kampman his Defensive Player of the Week following his three sacks vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17).
Be sure to join Packers.com this Friday, Nov. 8 as Aaron stops by to field some of your questions in the Packers.com Live Chat.
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