Interesting comments from Wayne Larrivee's season ending recap- written before FA started
Good read on several topics
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/...s/PRN/187887951.html
UP THE MIDDLE
In his season closing meeting with the media, Capers talked about the need for speed and athleticism in his defense. Inside linebacker Desmond Bishop will be back next season but I think the Packers need an athletic playmaking inside linebacker. When I look at San Francisco I see incredible speed and athleticism at inside linebacker (NaVorro Bowman and Patrick Willis run sub 4.6 forties), I see big hard- hitting, sure-tackling safeties in Pro Bowlers Donte Whitner and Dashon Goldson.
Players who have the speed to cover from inside to out was one of the most glaring differences between the Packers and Niners defense this season.
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http://m.packers.com/news/head...6-936e-85d2d6d3d546/
This is an article from June 2012 at Packers.com
They talk about the value of cross- training both Lattimore and Brad Jones and how that new point of view helped them in their development.
"Lattimore made the roster last season as an undrafted rookie as he transitioned from college defensive end to 3-4 outside linebacker. He said his overall knowledge of the defense grew significantly by working on the inside all spring, and he believes that will improve his instincts at the more familiar outside spot.
"Inside helped me out a lot, to read everything, so now I can try to go play as fast as I can without thinking what the play is or how to line up," he said. "It was much faster and I felt more comfortable."
"Jones added that seeing the field from a completely different angle - and not having an offensive lineman or tight end in his face at the snap - was the biggest adjustment to working inside, but it was definitely beneficial."
"It's the vision," said the fourth-year pro and former seventh-round pick. "You're farther away, and when you're standing back there, you have to read it all, and you have to make the calls and get everybody set up.
"I don't know how everything is going to shake out. Whatever they ask me to do, I'll just be ready for anything and everything."
Sometimes, looking at the old articles from 2012 offers some insight into the moves of 2013...and while GB couldn't have foreseen losing both Bishop and DJ Smith - I bet they were real glad they spent some time with Brad Jones at ILB during OTAs/ minicamp
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This is an article from June 2012 at Packers.com
They talk about the value of cross- training both Lattimore and Brad Jones and how that new point of view helped them in their development.
"Lattimore made the roster last season as an undrafted rookie as he transitioned from college defensive end to 3-4 outside linebacker. He said his overall knowledge of the defense grew significantly by working on the inside all spring, and he believes that will improve his instincts at the more familiar outside spot.
"Inside helped me out a lot, to read everything, so now I can try to go play as fast as I can without thinking what the play is or how to line up," he said. "It was much faster and I felt more comfortable."
"Jones added that seeing the field from a completely different angle - and not having an offensive lineman or tight end in his face at the snap - was the biggest adjustment to working inside, but it was definitely beneficial."
"It's the vision," said the fourth-year pro and former seventh-round pick. "You're farther away, and when you're standing back there, you have to read it all, and you have to make the calls and get everybody set up.
"I don't know how everything is going to shake out. Whatever they ask me to do, I'll just be ready for anything and everything."
Sometimes, looking at the old articles from 2012 offers some insight into the moves of 2013...and while GB couldn't have foreseen losing both Bishop and DJ Smith - I bet they were real glad they spent some time with Brad Jones at ILB during OTAs/ minicamp
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hmm, I figured he was already circumcised. not sure why this is news, but whatever. I guess slow news cycle. shouldnt miss much time though
quote:Originally posted by WolfPack:
hmm, I figured he was already circumcised.
Bishop's Jewish??
Desmond BRISop 
Posted 10 minutes ago.
@TyDunne: The Packers will officially release ILB Desmond Bishop today, according to a source.
@TyDunne: The Packers will officially release ILB Desmond Bishop today, according to a source.
Once again, the source.
Posted 5 minutes ago:
@Desbishop55: So much fun, so many memories & friendships forged in Green Bay. Ups & downs, wins & losses! Even a XLV championship. Forever grateful #Pack
@Desbishop55: So much fun, so many memories & friendships forged in Green Bay. Ups & downs, wins & losses! Even a XLV championship. Forever grateful #Pack
I hope that's enough confirmation for everyone.
Maybe re-sign but I doubt it. Liked your BFI Bishop, no one can deny you that.
Didn't want to take a pay cut to play for a winner. Good luck with the Raiders.
I'll bet on the Ravens.
Got the confirmation on my ScoreCenter notification on iPhone. Bishop cut (according to Journal-Sentinel)
He apparently has his eye on the Queens for his first visit.
quote:Originally posted by michiganjoe:
He apparently has his eye on the Queens for his first visit.
First visit to the Queens? What would Bishop do if they asked to him to run a 40 yd dash? Bishop didn't participate in mini camp. He is not healthy.
Wes Hodkiewiczâ@WesHod38m
If Bishop clears waivers, the fifth-year linebacker's first visit is expected to be with the #Vikings, according to sources
If Bishop clears waivers, the fifth-year linebacker's first visit is expected to be with the #Vikings, according to sources
Because what the Cover-2 needs is a MLB even slower than the Hendersons.
quote:Originally posted by Boston Jim:
He is not healthy.
Passed his physical so he's good to go. At what level he's capable of playing is another question.
quote:If Bishop clears waivers, the fifth-year linebacker's first visit is expected to be with the #Vikings, according to sources
Exactly WHAT year was it when the Vikings became the Packers' minor league team?
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/211852741.html
quote:What held the linebacker out through organized team activities and minicamp, he said, was not the tendon tear. Rather, a muscle strain on the inside of his hamstring was the problem. Bishop admits he probably tried to run and cut too quickly, saying, âthat wasnât the smartest thing to do.â That tweak, âa couple-week injury,â is what Bishop said held him back this past month.
Now, he feels 100% and he's not worried about the tendon tear.
âItâs definitely a serious injury,â Bishop said of the tendon tear, âbut I definitely hit all the points I was supposed to hit as far as getting healthy. But the tear is 100%. I can do anything and everything.â
from Ty Dunne at JSO
"What held the linebacker out through organized team activities and minicamp, he said, was not the tendon tear. Rather, a muscle strain on the inside of his hamstring was the problem. Bishop admits he probably tried to run and cut too quickly, saying, âthat wasnât the smartest thing to do.â That tweak, âa couple-week injury,â is what Bishop said held him back this past month."
"What held the linebacker out through organized team activities and minicamp, he said, was not the tendon tear. Rather, a muscle strain on the inside of his hamstring was the problem. Bishop admits he probably tried to run and cut too quickly, saying, âthat wasnât the smartest thing to do.â That tweak, âa couple-week injury,â is what Bishop said held him back this past month."
Props to Dr. benji...I will never forget you.
quote:Originally posted by antiworst:quote:If Bishop clears waivers, the fifth-year linebacker's first visit is expected to be with the #Vikings, according to sources
Exactly WHAT year was it when the Vikings became the Packers' minor league team?
1960
Besides Gil Brown, have the Packers ever signed an ex-Viking?
Lol Vikes heavily interested. I'm shocked
I don't even consider Gilbert Brown a viking. They drafted him and then cut him in the same year. IDOTS.
quote:Props to Dr. benji...I will never forget you.
DocBenni's 143 posts >>> Iowacheese's 20405 posts.
quote:Originally posted by atticus:
Besides Gil Brown, have the Packers ever signed an ex-Viking?
I can think of Koren Robinson off the top of my head.
Keith Millard was an interesting ex-Viking signing as well. I believe he played for the Pack in Favre's 1st year with the Pack. He wasn't too bad either, but nowhere near what he had been back in the late '80s when he was a very good player.
Jim "Bores jersey to the White House" played for minnyhaha, too.
quote:Originally posted by ChilliJon:
Bishop meeting with Vikings tomorrow.
Per a tweet from Wilde, contract restructure was never discussed. Bishop was told he'd be traded or cut. Packers tried to find a trade partner, no one offered.
If true, I stand corrected.
I'm guessing there may be more to this story as well.
When Bishop has discussions with other teams - its in his best interest to note that "he can still come back to GB if he doesn't hear great offers" vs "the packers don't want me back at any cost"
He's coming back from serious injury and his current team doesn't have a spot for him. That's a tough sell on the open market
He's coming back from serious injury and his current team doesn't have a spot for him. That's a tough sell on the open market
Hard to understand this cut but if Ted can fill a role younger and cheaper well, he will.
Countdown to "I talked to Favre about Vikings" quote from Bishop...
Countdown to "I talked to Favre about Vikings" quote from Bishop...
They must really like Brad Jones.
or they really like Terrell Manning?
IMO, they're tired of sifting through the depth chart each year to find starters. Maybe they felt Bishop was really going to be pressed to make 16 games this year without winding up back on the sideline. All part of the commitment plan to reduce games lost to injury that has bitten this team in the ass the last few years.
Going to be interesting to see how this plays out.
Going to be interesting to see how this plays out.
I was going to say Jan Stenerud but he went the other direction too.
The fact that the man was gay should have no bearing on your opinion sir.
I'll go on record and say WTF?!?!
I don't see the logic in paying Jones starter money, keeping Hawk on the roster and then cutting Bishop.
Hawk, even after the restructure is over payed.. Jones was adequate, but nothing to get excited about. When healthy, Bishop was a top 15, at least, ILB.
Either he isn't healthy, or TT dropped the ball on this one by putting too much money into Hawk / Jones and not leaving enough for Bishop.
I don't see the logic in paying Jones starter money, keeping Hawk on the roster and then cutting Bishop.
Hawk, even after the restructure is over payed.. Jones was adequate, but nothing to get excited about. When healthy, Bishop was a top 15, at least, ILB.
Either he isn't healthy, or TT dropped the ball on this one by putting too much money into Hawk / Jones and not leaving enough for Bishop.