Packers To Part Ways With Bishop?

[woodbuck27]

I too wonder just how healthy that hammy is. We aren't exactly overflowing with ILBers so there must be more to this than is being reported.

No team will sign him if that team isn't sure he'll make a contribution as a starter. He has to prove ready to play. If he's signed soon then we can more than less rule out his health as a factor in his release. I think the risk factor factored into his release but:

a) TT needs CAP space.

b) TT feels that he has other options on the inside of our OL.

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[run pMc]

I was once very high on Chillar, even saying he was the answer opposite Clay. They tried to use the weird package where he played big safety and it was mixed, then he tore a hammy and goodnight Irene. I feel very much the same about Jones. I see most of the same skills and weakness. He is better vs. the pass as both rusher and cover guy, and serviceable vs. the run, but definately not good enough yet. I just hope he doesn't tear a hammy.

Wow -- I forgot about Chillar's hamstring. You think that had anything to do with Bishop's release? Are hamstring tears something that can easily happen again? I'm wondering if, after going through this before with Chillar, they just felt it was better to act quickly...especially with Bishop already tweaking his leg before they put pads on?

With the amount of cap space the Packers already have, I don't think it was a major factor unless they have a couple of extensions close to signing. I think it had more to do with numbers and locker room chemistry -- 3 ILBs getting starter's money, but only 2 can start, and if Bishop can't even practice it won't be him. I like his aggressiveness, but I suspect there was a chance he'd be "a little moody" about going back to being a backup/ST guy.

Minny will kick the tires on Bishop -- they have Erin Henderson, an OLB, penciled in as the starter at MLB. They want competition -- Henderson isn't bad, but it's a new spot and they don't want to just hand it to him. Very skeptical Bishop is the answer at MLB in a Cover-2 scheme, I think there are better options...but whatever. I hate it when the Vikings do anything smart.

[Guiness]

He is visiting MN and from Rastak's comments during the draft MN has nothing for MLB, so it makes sense for them to kick the tires on Bishop. Their GM is shadowing TT - by picking up everyone TT casts off.

Cap was a significant factor but I think the injury pushed the Packers to cut him now rather than bring him into camp. I wonder if they hadn't had to do the Rodgers and Mathews contracts, would Bishop still be on the team.

I wonder if the Vikings have looked at Barnett? He had a decent season last year, 16 starts and 100+ tackles...some forced fumbles as well. IMO he was one of the better pieces they had in Buffalo.

[woodbuck27]

I wonder if the Vikings have looked at Barnett? He had a decent season last year, 16 starts and 100+ tackles...some forced fumbles as well. IMO he was one of the better pieces they had in Buffalo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Barnett#Buffalo_Bills

Nick Barnett was born May 27, 1981 so that makes him 32 years old.

His stat's the last two seasons in Buffalo aren't unimpressive. See table in LINK above.

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[Cheesehead Craig]

From what I've heard is that MN, KC and Miami are his scheduled stops in that order. Given KC and Mia run a 3-4 he may be a more likely candidate to land there. We'll find out tomorrow as Bishop is in MN then for his workout.

[Upnorth]

I wonder if the Vikings have looked at Barnett? He had a decent season last year, 16 starts and 100+ tackles...some forced fumbles as well. IMO he was one of the better pieces they had in Buffalo.

NFL Network had a couple of people saying the same thing yesterday. I think Barnett would unfortunatly be a good fit as MLB for the queens, he is still a sure tackler and know's how to diagnosis a play. Get in the way and run to the ball.

[red]

Gone

driver
jennings
woodson
dj smith
benson
saturday

i'm gonna have to study a fucking roster this season so i know who's still on the team and who the hell the new guys are

[Pugger]

But these new guys are gonna be fun to watch!

[Bretsky]

3irty had a classic post.........calling Bishop a future Raven. I must admit, when I think of Bishop he is th classic Raven. Tough Guy/Hard Ass...Potential to make huge plays while also giving up some...not overly steady....but he wants to frickin Crack people.....aka...Wayne Simmons'
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Take Clay away....and our prototype Packer defender seems to be very average...steady..finesse.....who on our D scares people ? Nobody.

[Smeefers]

No team will sign him if that team isn't sure he'll make a contribution as a starter. He has to prove ready to play. If he's signed soon then we can more than less rule out his health as a factor in his release. I think the risk factor factored into his release but:

a) TT needs CAP space.

b) TT feels that he has other options on the inside of our OL.

PACKERS !

We already have a ton of cap space (13.5 mil last I heard). Unless we plan on signing Raji, Morgan, Shields, Newhouse, Wilson and the kitchen sink this year, I doubt money was a deciding factor

[Smeefers]

3irty had a classic post.........calling Bishop a future Raven. I must admit, when I think of Bishop he is th classic Raven. Tough Guy/Hard Ass...Potential to make huge plays while also giving up some...not overly steady....but he wants to frickin Crack people.....aka...Wayne Simmons'
'

Take Clay away....and our prototype Packer defender seems to be very average...steady..finesse.....who on our D scares people ? Nobody.

Our corners and safeties know how to pick a pass and we have the most dominant pass rusher in the league. Don't care about scaring people. I care about results. If our D keeps improving, we're going to be a serious hassle come play off times.

C'mon guys! It's not all doom and gloom out there!

[mraynrand]

Our corners and safeties know how to pick a pass and we have the most dominant pass rusher in the league. Don't care about scaring people. I care about results. If our D keeps improving, we're going to be a serious hassle come play off times.

C'mon guys! It's not all doom and gloom out there!

Preach it!

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3irty had a classic post.........calling Bishop a future Raven. I must admit, when I think of Bishop he is th classic Raven. Tough Guy/Hard Ass...Potential to make huge plays while also giving up some...not overly steady....but he wants to frickin Crack people.....aka...Wayne Simmons'
'

Take Clay away....and our prototype Packer defender seems to be very average...steady..finesse.....who on our D scares people ? Nobody.

and you know what the stupid part is?

i would take almost every member of the ravens D over what we have now

[red]

We already have a ton of cap space (13.5 mil last I heard). Unless we plan on signing Raji, Morgan, Shields, Newhouse, Wilson and the kitchen sink this year, I doubt money was a deciding factor

agreed, we DO NOT need the cap space right now

that can't be the reason he was cut

[wist43]

Preach it!

shut up, and put your had back on... pervert!!!