Caleb Campbell Joins The Kansas City Chiefs
by Joel Thorman on Nov 15, 2011 5:00 PM CST
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PrintLast week we caught wind of the Kansas City Chiefs working out a couple of linebackers, including LB Caleb Campbell, an Army man. Today, the Chiefs signed Campbell to the practice squad. The open spot on the practice squad comes from the St. Louis Rams plucking LB Justin Cole earlier this week.
Campbell has an incredibly unique story, which his detailed by the Lions official site:
He was set to sign a rookie contract and pursue a career in professional football under the U.S. Military's "Alternative Service Option", which at the time was interpreted by the U.S. Army to include participation in professional sports. On the eve of training camp, July 22, 2008, Campbell was informed of revisions to the interpretation and that he had to serve two years of active duty before pursuing a career in the NFL. Shortly after returning to the Army, he was able to begin training as a "push athlete" with the U.S. Bobsled team.
And two years later, Campbell was back in the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Lions. He's moved around a little bit since then, including a stop in Indy, and now he's in KC on the practice squad.
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This kid is awesome
He is the defensive Tebow. He has strong faith and strong leadership skills. He is a true patriot and will be Stanzi’s best bud.
I am gonna really pull for him!!
How long should you try? Until.
- Jim Rohn
by Matt_Grbac on Nov 15, 2011 5:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Why would a team want "the defensive Tebow" before Tebow
has really had a chance to prove himslef? I’m rooting for him to beat the Jets but…
It is what it is
You're rooting for him to beat the Jets?
…..and move the Broncos up in the AFC West standings? Good call….
Typical Tebow fan
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Yup
As for Campbell, I wonder if he’s able to play safety? That’s what he was drafted as by the Lions, but they moved him to linebacker.
He’s an interesting prospect, but in all likelihood just a warm body.
Good question,
My question would be why in the hell are we signing anyone that doesn’t play SS.
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by CPT.Caveman on Nov 15, 2011 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
I Thnk He Played SS
Can’t remember who Detroit has at that position. I think their moving him to LB was partly because their LB corps was really weak.
Here a tackle by Campbell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T35e-0OGXY4
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by CPT.Caveman on Nov 15, 2011 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
Check this out.
Great kid hope he makes it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKLlbOTb3yw
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by CPT.Caveman on Nov 15, 2011 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
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by CPT.Caveman on Nov 15, 2011 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
I like Tim Tebow the Man.
However, Tebow plays for the Donkeys and for that reason, I hope he loses every game he play for that team.
If he gets traded to a NFC team, THEN I will root for him to win all games but those against the Chiefs.
But that's cool the Chiefs picked him up.
Hopefully they give him a real shot at making the roster. I’m rooting for him.
I remember when this guy came out.
I think they interviewed him a few times on Sirius NFL Radio and he seemed like a good kid. I am rooting for him.
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Think he was actually moved to LB from S, soooooooo
Put his ass at safety, I hear we’re kind of thin there.
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
I don't care where he plays
As long as he can shed blocks, tackle, and defend the pass.
How long should you try? Until.
- Jim Rohn
by Matt_Grbac on Nov 15, 2011 5:16 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'd be ok with him scoring touchdowns, too.
Just saying…
by joplin chiefs fan on Nov 15, 2011 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
Wow.
This guy is crazy busy for being on the practice squad.
LB, S and Offensive Weapon all in one. Makes David Mims look like a steamy Chuck Morris turd.
I hate to break it to you...
But our offense long ago stopped being our most likely method of scoring touchdowns…
by joplin chiefs fan on Nov 15, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
You must not have heard...
Palko is replacing Cassel. Our offensive troubles are over.
by Tomahawk29 on Nov 15, 2011 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Every cool fact you ever wanted to know
about Chuck Morris.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
by Brsrkr on Nov 15, 2011 5:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL, that get's a rec from me.
Glad my sausage fingers could leave to a good chuckle. It’s about time these portly bastards did something useful.
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When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
Hahaha...
Seiously, though.. that doesn’t look healthy.
by bamachief5558 on Nov 15, 2011 9:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
See, and none of our Strong Safeties can do any of those things, so it's a win-win!
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
12 pounds heavier than Sabby, ran a 4.56 Combine 40 vs Sabby's 4.44 according to their Wiki pages....
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
He's still light for a LB, and he could probably lose weight easily
Besides, that just means Jersey’s faster at whiffing on tackles.
They’ll keep him at LB, I’m just saying he’s been a safety so it’s an option.
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
You know what you just described? A potentially really good
special teamer.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
Or, Or...
The frauds that have been playing at SS this whole year.
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
Yah. Special teamer.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
Sabby ran a 4.4 running to get in line for 15 minutes of free tanning.
Since then he has not been quite so quick.
The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.
Somebody show him Alfred E. Neuman's picture and tell him it's a mirror.
There’s your motivating adversity.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
I believe he played LB in college
but is small for a pro LB so teams have been trying to move him to S. He could maybe become an LB/S hybrid to cover the middle of the field in nickel situations.
Yeah, what I said.
Special teamer.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
You've got it backwards, he was probably to slow/big for safety in the pros, so they moved him to LB in the bigs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Campbell
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
Sounds like a really talented kid who caught several bad breaks.
Then again, he served his time on the bob sled team, so maybe things even out.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
He's no Herzlich.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
I remember reading about this guy at the time
and pulling for him to be able to make it somehow in the NFL.
Gentlemen, you can't fight in here. This is the war room!
by KeepItCopacetic on Nov 15, 2011 5:32 PM CST reply actions
Calm down, folks.
He’s a good story, but still, he was cut by the Lions. That might be because he wasn’t flexible enough to play in that system.
But who knows, he might be able to help the Chiefs. Good luck to him.
No slogans. Just win!!!
Maybe he just told Gun that he's a dick.
And hell nos we won’t calm down. We obviously have the next Brian Urlacher here.
I think you mean the next Jason Sehorn.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
then you would be married to angie harmon
Providing COLOR commentary for Arrowhead Pride! AKA The Picture Diva!
I love it when a plan comes together.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
Did I hear Angie Harmon?....She has a great.........voice, yeah voice.
………I’ll be pulling for this kid but the way I see it. He’s already a winner and will go far in life in or out of football.
"Ole' Curtis Lowe was the finest picker, to ever play the blues."
Yeah, she has wonderful money, too.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
I don’t see how no one understands the main reasons for our miscues, for one our Dline got dominated by the donkeys Oline and our Oline doesn’t allow Matt Cassel to get into his comfort zone. If we can focus on building a solid Oline and Dline the rest we’ll take care of its self. With Cassel having more then 1 second to get rid of the ball he can see his reads and execute. And with our Dline getting no penetration it makes it harder for our secondary to perform. My point is fix the Oline and Dline and "WE WILL" be contenders year in year out!
The defense was good after the first of the game. As for the o line, they had a bad game but it wasn’t all on them. I see you’re new here, look for Bewsafs stuff for the whole season.
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by JComp11 on Nov 15, 2011 7:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I love our millitary
But they really screwed this kid out of an opportunity ,it’s bull shit.But i’m glad he gets an opportunity now and I hope makes the most of it
In nomeni parti et fili spiritus sancti
by saints_chiefsfan1979 on Nov 15, 2011 9:07 PM CST reply actions
They Did Screw Him
All of the other service academies are willing to work with pro athlete prospects to allow them opportunity. The Army initially made a deal with Campbell and then reneged. It was b.s.
carl pioli.
Just like novocaine. give it time; always works..
The greater the fall, the grander the ascention..
I am very happy
I was hoping that we would draft him that year. I was really excited about his abilities at the time. I hope that he is successful and makes it to the 53 at some point.
Thank you Mr. Campbell for your service and good luck!
I will be rooting for you to show what West Point grads and military men are made of. I believe that the Chiefs and their fans will soon be happy that you were given a chance to show your mettle. Hopefully you will soon replace McGraw, Piscattelli, or Belcher and your skill, determination, and grit will make up for your size.
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