Railbird Central Podcast: Connecting the Dots on Desmond Bishop
The news of Desmond Bishop's potential release came as largely unexpected. On Railbird Central, we dig to the bottom of the issue and find out why it's happening.
The news of the Packers potentially releasing linebacker Desmond Bishop came as unexpected on Tuesday. The word coming from the Packers is that it's "numbers related," but I'm not buying it. In my opinion, the Packers have determined Bishop is not going to be the same player following his hamstring injury. But regardless, the Packers are rolling with Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk as the starters on the inside. We take a look at what's ahead for the Packers...
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Brian Carriveau is the author of "It's Just a Game: Big League Drama in Small Town America" and editor of Cheesehead TV's "Pro Football Draft Preview." To contact Brian, email [email protected].
Comments (5)
June 12, 2013 at 11:29 am
Good podcast Brian! I also believe it's mainly about the wicked injury Desmond had. I'm not sure if it's the exact same injury Brian D'Onifrio had and his was a career ender. Other things you mentioned also facter but not nearly as much.
June 12, 2013 at 11:19 pm
It was Mark D'Onofrio. He's now Defensive Coordinator for Univ of Miami.
June 12, 2013 at 11:37 am
This "numbers game" talk makes me suspect the Packers are hoping to get some value back in trade or when he is released that the Vikings or Bears will throw him a bigger contract that his health calls for.
June 16, 2013 at 09:53 pm
Why wouldn't they keep him for the pre-season? It would cost them nothing unless he got injured. This tells me that their doctors are telling them he's finished. Either that or Thompson is nuts.
June 17, 2013 at 09:51 am
This is an injury that usually ends careers. The muscle tore away from the bone. The synthetic attachment is fine for a normal life, but it isn't strong enough to last from the rigors of playing football. If he keeps playing, its only a matter of time before it tears away again.