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Coaches
James
Campen
Offensive Line
Biography
- 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.
- In each of his four seasons as offensive line coach, the Packers have finished in the top 10 in the NFL in total offense.
- Played in 61 games with the Packers, including 42 starts. Was the center for quarterback Brett Favre’s first start, Sept. 27, 1992, vs. Pittsburgh.
- Selected as a team captain at every level of football.
James Campen begins his eighth campaign as a Packers coach, his 13th 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.
In each of Campen’s four seasons in his current position, the Packers have finished in the top 10 in the league in total offense. A natural teacher, he has frequently taken young linemen and prepared them to be significant contributors in the early stages of their careers. In 2010, rookie Bryan Bulaga started the final 12 regular-season games and all four postseason contests at RT after veteran Mark Tauscher sustained a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 4. Bulaga was selected to the All-Rookie team by Pro Football Weekly/PFWA.
Bulaga wasn’t the only Green Bay lineman to be honored in 2010, with veteran LT Chad Clifton earning Pro Bowl recognition for the second time in his career. Clifton started all 16 games, one of four linemen (LG Daryn Colledge, C Scott Wells, RG Josh Sitton) to open every game at the same spot last season. Sitton was named the 2010 Offensive Lineman of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate.
After two-time 1,200-yard rusher Ryan Grant was lost for the season to an ankle injury in Week 1, the line helped pave the way for RBs Brandon Jackson and John Kuhn to post career highs in rushing yards with 703 and 281, respectively, in 2010. Green Bay’s line also protected QB Aaron Rodgers on his way to finishing in the top 10 in the NFL in nearly every significant passing category.
In 2009, Sitton started every game at RG in just his second season in the league, while T.J. Lang played three different positions over the course of his rookie year and started games at both tackle spots when needed. Even though injuries contributed to the Packers utilizing six different starting combinations along the line in ’09, Grant posted career highs in rushing yards (1,253) and touchdowns (11), and Rodgers was sacked just 10 times over the final seven games.
In the first two years at his current post, Campen also worked hands-on in the development of three linemen – Colledge, Jason Spitz and Tony Moll – who ended up starting a combined 103 games from 2006-08. In 2007, the unit allowed only 19 sacks all season, and Clifton earned his first Pro Bowl appearance.
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 offensive 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. 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 285-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 NFL by talking his way into a free-agent contract with the 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 received the school’s Dr. Eamon Kelley Award as a senior, 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.
Campen was born in Sacramento, Calif., He and his family make their home in Suamico, Wis. Campen also takes time to be involved in the community, giving talks to local groups.
- 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.
- In each of his four seasons as offensive line coach, the Packers have finished in the top 10 in the NFL in total offense.
- Played in 61 games with the Packers, including 42 starts. Was the center for quarterback Brett Favre’s first start, Sept. 27, 1992, vs. Pittsburgh.
- Selected as a team captain at every level of football.
James Campen begins his eighth campaign as a Packers coach, his 13th 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.
In each of Campen’s four seasons in his current position, the Packers have finished in the top 10 in the league in total offense. A natural teacher, he has frequently taken young linemen and prepared them to be significant contributors in the early stages of their careers. In 2010, rookie Bryan Bulaga started the final 12 regular-season games and all four postseason contests at RT after veteran Mark Tauscher sustained a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 4. Bulaga was selected to the All-Rookie team by Pro Football Weekly/PFWA.
Bulaga wasn’t the only Green Bay lineman to be honored in 2010, with veteran LT Chad Clifton earning Pro Bowl recognition for the second time in his career. Clifton started all 16 games, one of four linemen (LG Daryn Colledge, C Scott Wells, RG Josh Sitton) to open every game at the same spot last season. Sitton was named the 2010 Offensive Lineman of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate.
After two-time 1,200-yard rusher Ryan Grant was lost for the season to an ankle injury in Week 1, the line helped pave the way for RBs Brandon Jackson and John Kuhn to post career highs in rushing yards with 703 and 281, respectively, in 2010. Green Bay’s line also protected QB Aaron Rodgers on his way to finishing in the top 10 in the NFL in nearly every significant passing category.
In 2009, Sitton started every game at RG in just his second season in the league, while T.J. Lang played three different positions over the course of his rookie year and started games at both tackle spots when needed. Even though injuries contributed to the Packers utilizing six different starting combinations along the line in ’09, Grant posted career highs in rushing yards (1,253) and touchdowns (11), and Rodgers was sacked just 10 times over the final seven games.
In the first two years at his current post, Campen also worked hands-on in the development of three linemen – Colledge, Jason Spitz and Tony Moll – who ended up starting a combined 103 games from 2006-08. In 2007, the unit allowed only 19 sacks all season, and Clifton earned his first Pro Bowl appearance.
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 offensive 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. 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 285-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 NFL by talking his way into a free-agent contract with the 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 received the school’s Dr. Eamon Kelley Award as a senior, 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.
Campen was born in Sacramento, Calif., He and his family make their home in Suamico, Wis. Campen also takes time to be involved in the community, giving talks to local groups.
