Posts tagged Desmond Bishop
A Tale Of Two (Or Three) Linebackers
Nov 16th
The Green Bay Packers starting inside linebackers, Desmond Bishop and A.J. Hawk, are exceeding expectations and underperforming, respectively. We take a look at the stats and compare those to former Packer Nick Barnett, who’s now with the Buffalo Bills.
Desmond Bishop Is Going To The Pro Bowl
Oct 18th
Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop hasn’t just become the leader of the team’s defense, he’s playing at a level commensurate with the league’s best.
Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints: Grades
Sep 12th
Game balls, injuries and grades for the Green Bay Packers passing attack, running game, passing defense, rushing defense and special teams from the team’s week one victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Training Camp Observations 8-16, Full Pads
Aug 16th
The Green Bay Packers may have a quandary at tight end, where six guys are legitimate players. That, and the team experiments with Randall Cobb, Desmond Bishop’s father makes an appearance and injuries are affecting several players.
Bishop Forgets ID, Doesn’t Get To Meet President
Aug 12th
Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop was the only member of the Green Bay Packers that didn’t get to meet president Barack Obama today. He wasn’t granted access to the White House because he forgot his ID on the team plane.
Packers’ Reactions To Continuation Of Lockout
Jul 23rd
The Green Bay Packers had varied reactions to the events of the past two days that say the owners approve a new labor deal and the players choose not to vote. They ranged from rational to stupid. Here they are.
Rodgers Best NFL Player At ESPYs; Packers Represented [Photos]
Jul 14th
The ESPYs are a joke, but the award show gives athletes an excuse to dress up. The Green Bay Packers were well represented and Aaron Rodgers took home best NFL player. Check the gallery.
Packers Have Salary Cap Problems
Jul 11th
Once the new collective bargaining agreement is finished, the salary cap will return to the NFL and 2011′s cap will be lower than 2009′s. The cap is projected to be as high as $121 million, but could be as low as $117 million. The 2009 cap was $122 million. If the 2011 cap is $120 [...]
Barnett Could Wind Up In San Diego
Jul 9th
We’ve talked about the possibility of Nick Barnett being the odd man out at linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and one place he could potentially end up is in San Diego, where the Chargers are in a state of flux at the position. The Packers are set on the inside with Desmond Bishop and A.J. Hawk, both of whom signed new contracts with the team in the past year.
Lockout, Shmockout: Tailgate Tour Goes On
May 11th
Awkward silence, anyone? The 2011 NFL lockout may be in full swing, but that didn’t stop Green Bay Packers players and brass from spending five days on a bus together this week for the annual Packers Tailgate Tour across Upper Michigan and Wisconsin. According to The Associated Press, coach Mike McCarthy, general manager Ted Thompson and several other staff members saw the bus off Tuesday.
Barnett May Renegotiate Deal
Apr 7th
Nick Barnett wants to finish his career with the Green Bay Packers. He made that abundantly clear Thursday, saying he’s willing to work with the organization to make it happen. The Packers may have other ideas, though.
Work Stoppage Does Not Apply To These Packers
Apr 6th
The NFL and their rules are stupid. Here we are in the midst of a lockout, the players no longer have a functioning union, they’re suing the league and the rules dictate players cannot talk to coaches or team executives. Players cannot be at team facilities. No offseason programs can be conducted. Team executives cannot [...]
Packers Throw Out First Pitch, Brewers Immediately Sign Them
Apr 4th
Twelve members of the world champion Green Bay Packers were on hand for the Milwaukee Brewers home opener Monday afternoon to throw out the first pitch… er, pitches. I’m only kidding about the Brewers signing anyone, but hell, none of the Packers have anything to do during the damn lockout and the Brewers supposedly vaunted [...]
Injuries May Ultimately Cost Barnett, Chillar
Mar 12th
The Green Bay Packers starting inside linebackers in 2011 will be Desmond Bishop and A.J. Hawk.
That leaves Nick Barnett and Brandon Chillar, both of whom are coming off season-ending injuries, in a precarious position.
The Packers have committed $10 million to Hawk, this season and Bishop will make more than $5 million. Barnett has a salary cap number north of $6 million and Chillar makes more than $5 million per season, after signing a four-year extension in 2009.
Bishop Is Packers No. 1 Inside Linebacker, But Hawk Makes More
Mar 7th
I bet Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy wishes he kept his mouth shut.
I bet inside linebacker Desmond Bishop wishes he would have waited until after the season to sign a new contract.
A.J. Hawk, on the other hand, has to be happier than a pig in shit
Packers Will Trade Or Release Barnett
Mar 4th
With the re-signing of A.J. Hawk and the declaration that Desmond Bishop is the Green Bay Packers No. 1 inside linebacker, there doesn’t seem to be much room for Nick Barnett in Green Bay.
The idea that Barnett would compete with Hawk to start opposite Bishop was floated by coach Mike McCarthy, but the thought is ludicrous.
Bishop Is Top Inside Linebacker, Hawk Negotiations Going Nowhere
Mar 1st
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the obvious yesterday, saying Desmond Bishop was the team’s No. 1 inside linebacker, but the rest of the group is surrounded by uncertainty.
The Packers confirmed Bishop was part of the team’s long-term plans after he took over for Nick Barnett and received a four-year extension in December. Meanwhile, Barnett and A.J. Hawk will be competing to start opposite Bishop.
Jenkins Should Be Next In Line For A New Contract
Jan 5th
With Desmond Bishop receiving a contact extension, defensive end Cullen Jenkins should be the top priority for the Green Bay Packers. The Packers have several key players who are scheduled to be free agents under the current system, which is expected to be extended at some point. In addition to Jenkins, they include fullbacks John [...]
Packers Extend Bishop
Jan 4th
The Green Bay Packers have signed inside linebacker Desmond Bishop to a contract extension. The deal is reportedly for $19 million over four years. Bishop took over the starting job at inside linebacker after Nick Barnett’s season ended after week four, getting the first extensive action of his Packers’ career. He then proceeded to make [...]
Look For Bishop To Get New Contract
Nov 27th
Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop finally got his chance to start and he’s making the most of it. Bishop has outperformed Nick Barnett, who he replaced in the starting lineup after Barnett’s season-ending wrist injury, by a wide margin. So far this season, Bishop has 54 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, and an [...]