Here's the blog you're referring to. I don't know what the Desmond Bishop skeptics have seen that is making them so sure of themselves that he's dumb, can't cover, doesn't move well, etc. Is he generally over-hyped by casual fans because of what he does every preseason? Absolutely, but I haven't seen or read anything that corroborates some of the skeptical claims that have been made in this thread.
Green Bay — Desmond Bishop’s frustration level continues to rise.
Green Bay’s fourth year inside linebacker is off to another terrific start this summer. That’s been the story for Bishop ever since he arrived as a sixth round draft choice from Cal in 2007.
When the regular season has arrived, though, Bishop has become a forgotten man. And Bishop doesn’t know how he can change that.
“I know what I can do, but I’m not sure they do,” Bishop said, referring to his coaches. “I think I’m just caught in a situation where my talents can’t flourish here. It’s frustrating because I love the guys that we have and everything, but I feel like I can be, and I will be one of the top tier linebackers in the NFL if I get the opportunity. It just sucks that I could be that good, but after three years, there’s been no return. I need counseling.”
Bishop sits No. 4 among Green Bay’s inside linebackers behind starters Nick Barnett and A.J. Hawk, as well as top reserve Brandon Chillar. During Tuesday’s lone practice, Chillar moved outside at times and Bishop had another solid day.
Twice, Bishop had blanket coverage on tight end Jermichael Finley during a two-minute drill in which the defense stopped the offense. Bishop also intercepted a Matt Flynn pass Sunday, and he laid out rookie tight end Andrew Quarless Saturday.
"I think he is having another good camp,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said of Bishop on Sunday. “I think he is even really positioning himself to take his game to the next level.”
After Monday’s practice, Bishop was asked if he’s one of the two best inside linebackers in Green Bay. After a 25-second pause, he said: “Wow. That’s a tough question. The honest answer is I think I’m one of the best two inside linebackers in the National Football League.”
Bishop’s contract expires at the end of the 2010 season. He said he hasn’t asked for a trade yet, but would welcome such a move.
“I guess so,” he said. “Unless Chillar goes outside … unless that’s permanent, there is no way I’m going to play. There’s no way really. There’s no way.
“I’m sleeping on it, I guess. I’ve always been sleeping on it. It’s always been an option. But my agent hasn’t told me that someone wants me yet. It’s not a good feeling.”
According to a source, a handful of teams have inquired about Bishop in previous years but were rebuffed by the Packers.
In the past, Green Bay’s coaches have cited a lack of trust as to why Bishop doesn’t play more. Bishop called that an “excuse”, and said one reason he didn’t play more is that he’s a late round draft pick.
Both Hawk and Barnett are former first rounders, while Chillar signed as an unrestricted free agent before the 2008 season.
“Hell yes,” Bishop said, when asked if his draft status played a role in his lack of playing time. “Oh man. Wow. You have no idea. It’s life. It’s politics. It sucks. Oh man it sucks.”
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