I can cope with losing Barnett. the past couple of years I have zoned in on watching him and even though some think we give up a little pass coverage with Bishop taking over, there were many times Barnett blew coverage in the past couple years (Shiancoe comes to mind last year in the endzone- Barnett had man coverage).
Nick Barnett made a lot of small plays here and there. He talks more than he walks. I'm not saying he is a terrible player but I think we are lucky to have a guy like Bishop waiting to fill the position.
I am going to go out on a limb and say a lot of people might prefer Bishop over Barnett come the end of this season.
(Please prove me right Bishop)