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Today we take a look at the Green Bay Packer defensive ends in our best and worst case scenarios for the 2008 season:Aaron Kampman -- There's no reason to think the two time Pro Bowler is going to have any letdown in his play. He's still young enough that there's plenty of energy left in his body and he'll be hungry for a Super Bowl ring. He plays the run and the pass equally well. Best case, he leads the entire NFL in sacks and becomes first team All-Pro. Worst case, Kampman has his first non-Pro Bowl season in three years.Cullen Jenkins -- Due to some nagging injuries, Jenkins had a down year in 2007. Can he return to his 2006 form or will he rebound in a big way? If the Packer defense is going to improve on last year's numbers, they'll need an improved effort from Jenkins especially considering the injuries along the defensive front. Best case, Jenkins has the type of season he had in 2006 when he played solid at defensive end, and on passing downs he beco...
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