A Farewell to Aaron?

John Lopez (SI.com) makes a case that I have heard a few others make on the radio.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/john_lopez/10/14/trades/index.html

His contention is that the Packers should deal Aaron Kampman before next Tuesday's trading deadline. The logic is that Kampman has proved he is an excellent defensive end, and therefore has value for a team running a 4-3 defense. On the other hand, he is not proving himself well-suited for Green Bay's new 3-4 defense.

I've heard several people make the case that it would be good for both Kampman and the Packers to get a trade done. Lopez suggests a specific trade possibility with the Bengals, which would help strengthen our notorious offensive line.

It would be hard to say goodbye to Kampman, who has provided such excellent and exciting defense over recent years. On the other hand, we may have already said goodbye to the player we had known when we moved him out of his natural position.