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- Joined Packers Feb. 27, 2004, as assistant offensive line/quality control; promoted by Mike McCarthy to assistant offensive line coach, Jan. 17, 2006, and to offensive line coach Jan. 15, 2007.
- Coached nine seasons in the high school ranks before returning to 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 a reserve deputy sheriff in New Orleans and volunteered with the Green Bay Police Department in a similar capacity while a Packers player.
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James Campen
Offensive Line
Sixth Season as NFL Coach
Sixth Packers Season
James Campen begins his sixth campaign as a Packers coach, his 11th overall with the organization.
Promoted to offensive line coach Jan. 15, 2007, by Head Coach Mike McCarthy, Campen moved up from his position as assistant offensive line coach in McCarthy's first season at the helm. Prior to that, Campen filled the role of assistant offensive line/quality control coach for two seasons following nine years in the high school ranks.
A natural teacher, Campen has worked hands-on in the development of three linemen now entering their fourth seasons - Daryn Colledge, Jason Spitz and Tony Moll. Despite just nine years of combined experience, that trio has started a combined 103 games and is emerging as a "veteran" contingent of the unit.
Their younger proteges continue to move through the pipeline as well, as third-year pro Allen Barbre and second-year men Josh Sitton and Breno Giacomini all have made significant strides under Campen since arriving as second-day draft choices the last two years. Like the previous trio, Sitton cracked the starting lineup as a rookie.
The Packers have rotated through several different guard combinations the past two seasons, but Campen helped keep on track a unit that paved the way for more than 2,000 rushing yards from Ryan Grant in roughly a season and a half as a feature back. In 2007, the unit allowed only 19 sacks, and veteran offensive tackle Chad Clifton also earned his first Pro Bowl appearance. During Campen's five seasons working with the line, the Packers have allowed just 118 sacks, third fewest in the NFL, trailing only Indianapolis (86) and Denver (113).
Campen made the transition from assistant offensive line coach smoothly, having worked extensively with Colledge, Spitz and Moll when all three were rookie draft choices in 2006. Alongside Joe Philbin, now the offensive coordinator, Campen helped teach the zone-blocking scheme to the youngsters and the veterans, who all relate well to him as a former player.
In 2005, Campen made his mark tutoring young linemen as Scott Wells, then in just his second year, filled in at center for an injured Mike Flanagan on several occasions and for eight games at guard after coaches altered the lineup. He also helped Clifton be named an alternate for the Pro Bowl, while seventh-round draft pick William Whitticker started 14 games at guard and became the team's lowest-drafted rookie to start the season opener since 1972.
Campen's direction in 2004 helped the Packers' trench men set a team record for fewest sacks allowed (14) and block for a 1,000-yard rusher for a sixth consecutive season, a franchise record. His assistance helped Marco Rivera to be voted to the Pro Bowl, the first Green Bay O-lineman in 33 years to make three straight all-star appearances.
Formerly a player with the Packers, Campen was a Plan B free agency addition from the New Orleans Saints in 1989. He played in 15 games for Green Bay that season, then took over as the starter at center in 1990, starting all 16 games and grading out as the most consistent member of the offensive line. He also was named to the USA Today All-Pro team following his '90 campaign. The 45-year-old Campen went on to play in 13 games in both 1991 and '92, missing three contests in '91 because of a calf injury and three others in '92 with a strained knee. Green Bay's starting center Sept. 27, 1992, vs. Pittsburgh, Campen literally launched Brett Favre's 269-game starting streak, an NFL record among quarterbacks. His playing career came to an end in 1993 when he suffered a torn hamstring in Week 4 at Dallas (Oct. 3) and later underwent season-ending surgery. Campen played in 61 games overall with the Packers, making 42 of 48 starts from 1990-92.
Campen broke into the National Football League by talking his way into a free-agent contract with the New Orleans Saints in 1986 after going undrafted. Waived during training camp, he made the New Orleans roster in 1987 on his second try and started three games for the Saints. He subsequently was active for 12 games in 1988, playing in three.
A two-year starter at Tulane (1984-85), Campen as a senior received the school's 'Dr. Eamon Kelley Award,' honoring the class' top student-athlete who bettered the campus and community. He was the first football player to serve as a resident advisor in the dormitory. Philbin was a graduate assistant coach for the Green Wave during Campen's two years at Tulane. Campen earlier had begun his collegiate career at Sacramento (Calif.) City Junior College (1982-83).
Campen began his coaching career as defensive coordinator at his prep alma mater, Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, Calif. After four seasons, he was named head coach and went 29-20-1 over the next five years, competing in the Sierra Valley Conference, one of the most competitive high school leagues in the state. As a Ponderosa student-athlete, he earned two letters in football and three in wrestling.
Possessor of a B.A. degree in social science with an emphasis in criminal justice, Campen served as a reserve deputy sheriff in New Orleans and volunteered with the Green Bay Police Department in a similar capacity while a Packers player.
Born in Sacramento, Calif., Campen and his family make their home in Suamico, Wis. Campen also takes time to be involved in the community, giving talks to local groups.
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