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COACHING STAFF / EDGAR BENNETTEDGAR BENNETTRUNNING BACKSSixth Season as NFL Coach10th Packers SeasonVETERANS COACHES COMMUNITYLAMBEAU RECORDS &DRAFT &MISC. FIELD HISTORY 2009 REVIEW FREE AGENTSEdgar Bennett begins his 18thNFL season in 2010, his 16th inGreen Bay and sixth as the Packers’running backs coach.Named to his position Jan. 17, 2006, by Head CoachMike McCarthy, Bennett originally was promoted to hiscurrent role Jan. 28, 2005. He continues his “third” GreenBay tour after initially rejoining the club to head playerdevelopment (2001-04) and, earlier, a tenure as one ofthe most productive running backs in Green Bay history(1992-96).Over the past two years, Bennett has overseen the continueddevelopment of Ryan Grant, who became just thethird running back in team history to eclipse 1,200 yardsin back-to-back seasons.Grant had rapidly developed in 2007, his first withthe Packers, upon coming to the team in a trade at theend of training camp. Quickly brought up to speed underBennett’s tutelage, Grant emerged from a backfield-bycommitteeto become the starter at midseason, went on torush for nearly 1,000 yards (including five 100-yard performances),and then set Green Bay postseason recordswith 201 yards and three touchdowns in a playoff victoryover Seattle.Bennett also has helped develop a young ascendingplayer in Brandon Jackson, a 2007 draft choice who hasa 100-yard rushing game to his credit and has become theteam’s most reliable pass protector out of the backfield.This past season, Bennett also managed three fullbackson the roster, as veterans Korey Hall and John Kuhn werejoined by rookie Quinn Johnson, a fifth-round draft pickwhose raw skills project significant promise.In 2006, Bennett oversaw the strong recovery froma torn quadriceps tendon by Ahman Green, whose sixth1,000-yard season set a franchise record.In his first season as a full-time coach in 2005, Bennettsaw the team start five halfbacks and feature six afterseason-ending injuries claimed Green and Najeh Davenport(ankle). A rib injury also sidelined No. 3 back TonyFisher for two games.Faced with steep adversity, Bennett took a non-draftedplayer fresh off the practice squad, Samkon Gado, andguided him to the second-most productive season by arookie running back in franchise history. Gado, who hadstarted only two games at Liberty University, ran for 582yards, including three 100-yard games.Initially joining the club as its director of player developmentApril 10, 2001, Bennett for four years helped playersbecome acclimated to their roles as Green Bay Packers,both on and off the field, especially in terms of theirexpected contributions to their teammates, the communityand team chemistry. Bennett’s efforts in this area wererecognized in 2003 as the Packers’ player developmentdepartment was named the best in the NFC.Green Bay’s fourth-round draft selection in 1992, Bennettis the 10th-ranked rusher in Packers history. The formerFlorida State athlete gained 3,353 yards over his fiveseasons in green and gold (1992-96). In 1995, he becameonly the fifth player in team annals to rush for 1,000 yardsin a season (1,067), the first since Terdell Middleton in1978. He also continues to hold the club single-seasonrecord for receptions by a running back with 78, set in1994. His accomplishments were appropriately honored in2005 upon his induction into the Green Bay Packers Hallof Fame.Edgar Bennett at a glance…►►First joined Packers April 10, 2001, to head player developmentdepartment; promoted to running backs coach Jan. 28,2005, and again named to the position by Mike McCarthyJan. 17, 2006.►►Spent four seasons (2001-04) helping players becomeacclimated to their roles as Green Bay Packers as directorof player development. His efforts were recognized in 2003when his department was named best in the NFC.►►The Packers’ fourth-round selection in the 1992 draft, is the10th-ranked rusher in Packers history, with 3,353 yards overhis five seasons (1992-96). In 1995, became only the fifthplayer in team annals to rush for 1,000 yards in a season(1,067) and the first since Terdell Middleton in 1978.►►Continues to hold the club single-season record for receptionsby a running back with 78, set in 1994.►►A first-team all-state back at Robert E. Lee High Schoolin Jacksonville, was a teammate of former Packers safetyLeRoy Butler, who later would be his teammate at FloridaState and in Green Bay.►►Was inducted into both the Green Bay Packers and FloridaState Athletic halls of fame in 2005.►►In 2003 created the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, anevent that brings together Packers players, coaches and staffto raise funds for charity.COACHING BACKGROUNDYears College/Pro Team Position Coached2005-10 Green Bay Packers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksAfter a torn Achilles’ heel suffered in the Packers’ 1997preseason opener ended his season, a successfully rehabbedBennett signed with Chicago as an unrestrictedfree agent in 1998 and led the Bears in rushing that seasonwith 611 yards. After one more season with Chicago, Bennettretired from football in 2000.A four-year starter at fullback for Florida State (1987,1989-91), Bennett holds a bachelor’s degree in social science,with a primary emphasis in political science and asecondary emphasis in sociology. Previously, he was afirst-team all-state back at Robert E. Lee High School inJacksonville, where he played with former Packers safetyLeRoy Butler, who later also would be his teammate at FSUand in Green Bay. Bennett was inducted into the FloridaState Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.Bennett and his wife, Mindy, have a son, Edgar IV, 15,and a daughter, Elyse Morgan, 10, and live in Green Bay. In2003, he created the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon,an event that brings together Packers players, coaches andstaff. In recent years, the event has supported Families ofChildren with Cancer, a foundation that gives financial andsocial support to local families whose children are receivingtreatments for cancer or bone marrow failure. The ’06competition, which raised $58,500, saw a local sponsorroll a perfect game. In its initial year, the Bowl-A-Thon supportedthe March of Dimes. In May 2006, Bennett receivedthe “Nice Guy Award” at the Doug Jirschele Sports AwardsBanquet in Clintonville, Wis.38
COACHING STAFF / JAMES CAMPENJAMES CAMPENOFFENSIVE LINESeventh Season as NFL CoachSeventh Packers SeasonJames Campen begins hisseventh campaign as a Packerscoach, his 12th overall withthe organization.Promoted to offensive line coach Jan. 15, 2007, byHead Coach Mike McCarthy, Campen moved up from hisposition as assistant offensive line coach in McCarthy’sfirst season at the helm. Prior to that, Campen filled therole of assistant offensive line/quality control coach for twoseasons following nine years in the high school ranks.A natural teacher, Campen has frequently taken younglinemen and prepared them to be significant contributorsin the early stages of their careers. Third-year man JoshSitton started every game at RG this past season, whilesecond-year pro T.J. Lang played three different positionsover the course of his rookie year and started games atboth tackle spots when needed.In the first two years at his current post, Campen alsoworked hands-on in the development of three linemen –Daryn Colledge, Jason Spitz and Tony Moll – who endedup starting a combined 103 games from 2006-08.Perhaps most impressively, none of the young and developinglinemen – a group that also includes fourth-yearpro Allen Barbre and third-year man Breno Giacomini –were first-round draft picks, and all but Colledge and Spitzwere drafted in the fourth round or later.The Packers have rotated through several different linecombinations the past three years, but Campen helpedkeep on track a unit that has paved the way for more than3,000 rushing yards from Ryan Grant in roughly 2½ seasonsas a feature back. In 2007, the unit allowed only 19sacks all season, and veteran LT Chad Clifton earned hisfirst Pro Bowl appearance.Campen made the transition from assistant offensiveline coach smoothly, having worked extensively withColledge, Spitz and Moll when all three were rookie draftchoices in 2006. Alongside Joe Philbin, now the offensivecoordinator, Campen helped teach the zone-blockingscheme to the youngsters and the veterans, who all relatewell to him as a former player.In 2005, Campen made his mark tutoring young linemenas Scott Wells, then in just his second year, filled inat center for an injured Mike Flanagan on several occasionsand for eight games at guard after coaches alteredthe lineup. He also helped Clifton be named an alternatefor the Pro Bowl, while seventh-round draft pick WilliamWhitticker started 14 games at guard and became theteam’s lowest-drafted rookie to start the season openersince 1972.Campen’s direction in 2004 helped the Packers’ trenchmen set a team record for fewest sacks allowed (14) andblock for a 1,000-yard rusher for a sixth consecutiveseason, a franchise record. His assistance helped MarcoRivera to be voted to the Pro Bowl, the first Green BayO-lineman in 33 years to make three straight all-star appearances.Formerly a player with the Packers, Campen was a PlanB free agency addition from the New Orleans Saints in1989. He played in 15 games for Green Bay that season,then took over as the starter at center in 1990, starting all16 games and grading out as the most consistent memberof the offensive line. He also was named to the USA TodayAll-Pro team following his ’90 campaign. The 46-year-oldCampen went on to play in 13 games in both 1991 and ’92,missing three contests in ’91 because of a calf injury andthree others in ’92 with a strained knee.James Campen at a glance…►►Joined Packers Feb. 27, 2004, as assistant offensive line/quality control; promoted by Mike McCarthy to assistant offensiveline coach, Jan. 17, 2006, and to offensive line coachJan. 15, 2007.►►Coached nine seasons in the high school ranks before returningto Green Bay in 2004.►►Played in 61 games with the Packers, including 42 starts.Was center for quarterback Brett Favre’s first start, Sept. 27,1992, vs. Pittsburgh.►►Selected as a team captain at every level of football.►►Possessor of a B.A. degree in criminal justice, served as areserve deputy sheriff in New Orleans and volunteered withthe Green Bay Police Department in a similar capacity whilea Packers player.COACHING BACKGROUNDYears College/Pro Team Position Coached2004-05 Green Bay Packers . . . . . . Assistant Offensive Line,Quality Control2006 Green Bay Packers . . . . . . Assistant Offensive Line2007-10 Green Bay Packers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineGreen Bay’s starting center Sept. 27, 1992, vs. Pittsburgh,Campen literally launched Brett Favre’s 285-gamestarting streak, an NFL record among quarterbacks. Hisplaying career came to an end in 1993 when he suffereda torn hamstring in Week 4 at Dallas (Oct. 3) and laterunderwent season-ending surgery. Campen played in 61games overall with the Packers, making 42 of 48 startsfrom 1990-92.Campen broke into the NFL by talking his way into afree-agent contract with the New Orleans Saints in 1986after going undrafted. Waived during training camp, hemade the New Orleans roster in 1987 on his second tryand started three games for the Saints. He subsequentlywas active for 12 games in 1988, playing in three.A two-year starter at Tulane (1984-85), Campen as asenior received the school’s ‘Dr. Eamon Kelley Award,’honoring the class’ top student-athlete who bettered thecampus and community. He was the first football playerto serve as a resident advisor in the dormitory. Philbinwas a graduate assistant coach for the Green Wave duringCampen’s two years at Tulane. Campen earlier had begunhis collegiate career at Sacramento (Calif.) City Junior College(1982-83).Campen began his coaching career as defensive coordinatorat his prep alma mater, Ponderosa High School inShingle Springs, Calif. After four seasons, he was namedhead coach and went 29-20-1 over the next five years,competing in the Sierra Valley Conference, one of the mostcompetitive high school leagues in the state. As a Ponderosastudent-athlete, he earned two letters in football andthree in wrestling.Possessor of a B.A. degree in social science with anemphasis in criminal justice, Campen served as a reservedeputy sheriff in New Orleans and volunteered with theGreen Bay Police Department in a similar capacity whilea Packers player.Born June 11, 1964, in Sacramento, Calif., Campen andhis family make their home in Suamico, Wis. Campen alsotakes time to be involved in the community, giving talksto local groups.DRAFT &COMMUNITY COACHES VETERANS FREE AGENTS2009 REVIEW HISTORYRECORDS &LAMBEAUFIELDMISC.39
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