Zero2Cool
14 years ago
http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20101029/PKR01/101029132/Insider-So-far-so-good-for-inside-LB-Bishop 

Thumbs up
It may be too soon to exhale, but those holding their breath waiting for Desmond Bishop to mess up and allow a big play soon might run out of air.

Hes three starts into his tenure as Nick Barnetts replacement at inside linebacker and so far, so good.

No one should be surprised that Bishop has made his share of big plays, topped by the 32-yard interception return for a touchdown last Sunday against Minnesota. Bishop has long shown a penchant for making flashy plays. Summer after summer, hes a training camp and preseason stud.

But the Bishop blowup had become all too common in the rare instances when he has gotten to play anything other than special teams. Who can forget his blown coverage against the Vikings in 2008, when he got smoked by running back Chester Taylor, who took a short swing pass and turned it into a 47-yard touchdown that at the time gave the Vikings a 21-10 lead on the way to a 28-27 defeat of the Packers?

On that day, he was filling in for Barnett, who went down earlier in the game because of a season-ending knee injury. But Bishop didnt keep the starting job for the rest of the season in large part because the Packers coaches werent sure they could trust Bishop to make the simple play.

So far, that hasnt been the case. Hes third on the team in tackles with 41 despite the fact that he barely played on defense in the first four games of the season. With Barnett out for the rest of the year because of a wrist injury, the job is Bishops unless, of course, he messes up.


Thumbs down
There couldnt be a worse week for the Packers to have injury problems on their defensive line. Thats because theyre facing a New York Jets team that more than anything else likes to keep the ball on the ground.

In a perfect world, Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers would counter that by lining up in his 3-4 base (called Okie) defense and letting his best run stuffers take their chances stopping LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene.

The problem is, Capers might have to play with a bunch of backups. His best run stopper, defensive end Ryan Pickett, is hobbled by an ankle injury. He tried to play last week against the Vikings but didnt make it through the first quarter. The line could get a boost if defensive end Cullen Jenkins returns after missing last week because of a calf injury, but he might not be 100 percent.

So Capers might be forced to use his nickel defense, which is normally used against teams that like to spread out their formations with three and four receivers, not a team like the Jets that likes to line up in base offense and run, run, run.


Key matchup

Charles Woodson vs. Darrelle Revis

They play the same position, so theyll never be on the field at the same time. But this is a matchup of perhaps the two best cornerbacks in the NFL. Whichever one can make more plays might help determine the outcome of this game. Woodson, the Packers versatile cornerback, won the NFLs defensive player of the year award last season. He was a turnover machine, intercepting nine passes (three of which he returned for touchdowns) and forcing four fumbles. But some, including Jets coach Rex Ryan, felt Revis should have won the award because of his shutdown coverage abilities. He allowed only two touchdowns all last season, including the playoffs.


CDNRodgersfan
14 years ago
Bishop's success doesn't surprise me. I never knew who he deserved to start in front of but always thought it would be good to get him on the field more. I was always impressed with his motor in preseason
Fan Shout
dfosterf (10-Apr) : Looking for guidance. Not feeling the thumb.
Mucky Tundra (10-Apr) : If they knew about it or not
Mucky Tundra (10-Apr) : I don't recall that he did which is why I asked.
Zero2Cool (10-Apr) : Guessing they probably knew. Did he have cast or something on?
Mucky Tundra (10-Apr) : Did they know that at the time or was that something the realized afterwards?
Zero2Cool (9-Apr) : Van Ness played most of season with broken thumb
wpr (9-Apr) : yay
Zero2Cool (9-Apr) : Mark Murphy says Steelers likely to protect Packers game. Meaning, no Ireland
Zero2Cool (8-Apr) : Struggling to figure out what text editor options are needed and which are 'nice to have'
Mucky Tundra (8-Apr) : *CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP*
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : WR who said he'd break Xavier Worthy 40 time...and ran slower than you
Mucky Tundra (2-Apr) : Who?
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : Texas’ WR Isaiah Bond is scheduled to visit the Bills, Browns, Chiefs, Falcons, Packers and Titans starting next week.
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : Spotting ball isn't changing, only measuring distance is, Which wasn't the issue.
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : The spotting of the ball IS the issue. Not the chain gang.
Mucky Tundra (2-Apr) : Will there be a tracker on the ball or something?
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : uh oh
Martha Careful (1-Apr) : Too bad camera's can't spot the ball as well.
Mucky Tundra (1-Apr) : So will the chain gang be gone completely or will they still be around as a backup or whatever?
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced.
Martha Careful (1-Apr) : A big step in the right direction. Just put in the college system is very very good.
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : NFL has passed a rule that allows both teams to possess the ball in OT during the regular season
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : Touchbacks on kickoffs will now bring the ball to the 35-yard line.
beast (31-Mar) : It might of gotten more popular recently, but braiding hair (even men) in certain cultures goes back for centuries.
Martha Careful (30-Mar) : Is men braiding their hair a new style thing? Watching the NCAA men's tournament many players have done
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Ha. Well, it'd be nice for folks to reset their own password. Via validated email 😏
beast (29-Mar) : Monopoly was supposed to be an educational game, that show how evil capitalism was and how we should avoid it
beast (29-Mar) : Lol, I was thinking username would be better, as then I wouldn't have to keep an email up to date lol 😂
beast (29-Mar) : Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (29-Mar) : sure is
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Monopoly is a rip off of The Landlord's Game
wpr (27-Mar) : 28 days until the draft
earthquake (27-Mar) : Which seemed strange to my 9 year old self, that you could be a fan for a team other than the one you play for
earthquake (27-Mar) : Nothing eventful happened, other than it being clear that he was a bengals fan
earthquake (27-Mar) : And we went and hung out with him one afternoon, I must have been 9 or so
earthquake (27-Mar) : That’s wild, when I was a kid my friend lived in the same apartment complex in De Pere
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : Only career highspot was a 200 yard rushing game while playing for the Cardinals
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : He is a former Packer. Drafted out of Northern Illinois. Didn't do much in GB.
dfosterf (26-Mar) : Despicable
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : Former NFL. I think Packers too
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : NFL RB Leshon Johnson has been charged in a massive dog fighting operation, with the FBI seizing over 190 Pit Bulls
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Some real irony of a QB as short as Wilson playing for the Giants
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Giants country, let's be the tall beings of lore!
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Russell Wilson signs with the Giants.
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (25-Mar) : I don't think there is a significant difference. I use a user name for many. Others email.
Martha Careful (25-Mar) : email
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : would it be better to use EMAIL or USERNAME to log into a site?
wpr (25-Mar) : Thanks Zero
Zero2Cool (24-Mar) : New forum has the ability to Thank a post now.
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2024 Packers Schedule
Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM
Eagles
Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM
COLTS
Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM
Titans
Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM
Rams
Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM
CARDINALS
Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM
TEXANS
Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM
Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM
Bears
Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM
49ERS
Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM
DOLPHINS
Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM
Seahawks
Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM
SAINTS
Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM
Vikings
Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM
Eagles
Recent Topics
7h / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / Zero2Cool

11-Apr / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / Rockmolder

8-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

2-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

2-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / bboystyle

1-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

1-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

31-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

30-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

29-Mar / Random Babble / wpr

28-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

26-Mar / Random Babble / Mucky Tundra

25-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

24-Mar / Random Babble / packerfanoutwest

24-Mar / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.