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 Location: The Halls of Hallowed Ground
Registered: 05-18-2007
Posts: 933
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I apologize in advance if this has already been posted.
He feels like new:
http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2008/05/29/1/ I hope he does have an impact. |
 Location: st paul
Registered: 08-11-2007
Posts: 1231
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Desmond Bishop was looking pretty tough, imo.
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 Location: "beat me like a rented mule" - Henry
Registered: 02-02-2000
Posts: 20180
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There are a lot of good players on this team.
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Location: The Halls of Hallowed Ground
Registered: 05-18-2007
Posts: 933
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Finally! |
 Location: Responsible posting since 2006
Registered: 01-22-2002
Posts: 9795
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Veiled shot at Sherman? Punk! |
 Location: (PPP) Poster Protection Program
Registered: 05-15-2007
Posts: 1000
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Hodge was extremely limited in the speed department before the injury. I'm sure he has even less now. I doubt he makes the team. Desmond Bishop...He's tough but slow. Both Hodge and Bishop make former Packer MLB Bernardo Harris seem like a young Derrick Brooks. |
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Location: Responsible posting since 2006
Registered: 01-22-2002
Posts: 9795
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How do you spell "hyperbole"? |
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Location: Responsible posting since 2006
Registered: 01-22-2002
Posts: 9795
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Damn. I make Bernardo Harris look like Derrick Brooks---but it's mostly because of the kids out of wedlock.
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Location: Responsible posting since 2006
Registered: 01-22-2002
Posts: 9795
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Oops....Derrick Thomas.
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 Location: Formerly from the home of your soon to be World Champion Vikings! Secure your spot on the parade route today!
Registered: 08-10-2001
Posts: 16888
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Bishop's value isn't necessarily in playing LB; it's special teams. When you get to backup type roles you need to be able to perform on ST's and to that extent I think Bishop played pretty well last year.
Hodge needs to be able to show he can do that even though it's obvious in the past he has ability to play some LB. He's still one of the best run stopping LB's I've seen play Big Ten football over the years, and if you think about all of the good linebackers that have played in the BT that is fairly high praise. I also think the speed concerns are a little overrated. People talk about Derrick Brooks but he isn't going to beat anyone in a 40 yard dash- including 80% of the posters on this site. Brooks was fast in short bursts and that's what made him so effective. |
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Location: "beat me like a rented mule" - Henry
Registered: 02-02-2000
Posts: 20180
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HUH? Besides Henry, who on this board can beat Brooks and his 4.6 40 time. |
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Location: Responsible posting since 2006
Registered: 01-22-2002
Posts: 9795
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hnter was once clocked at a 4.2 40 on the way into the house to turn on the Weather Channel.
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 Location: Somewhere
Registered: 02-02-2000
Posts: 13595
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Champ er CoP...please...Bernardo Harris was slower than your mom but she still delivered. Bishop is a better prospect than Barnyardo so go do your work at the Strib and shut up.
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 Location: Ghost Planet
Registered: 08-14-2001
Posts: 8728
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 Location: I welcome death.
Registered: 01-24-2006
Posts: 2563
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 And that was on a cloudy day with winds mounting out of the west at 10-15 mph. |
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Location: "beat me like a rented mule" - Henry
Registered: 02-02-2000
Posts: 20180
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NO! |
 Location: Pitying the fools
Registered: 02-02-2000
Posts: 7754
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Dude, is that Sam from iCarly? I had high hopes for Hodge but have been disappointed. But facing Adrian Peterson twice a year, it sure won't hurt to have more run stopping LBs in the mix. |
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Location: (PPP) Poster Protection Program
Registered: 05-15-2007
Posts: 1000
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You think Bernardo "delivered"? He was a weak link. I'd take Strickland or Koonce over this guy. |
 Location: Jersey Shore
Registered: 05-02-2006
Posts: 1140
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http://www.railbirdcentral.com/2008/06/logjam-at-middle-linebacker.html
Says Hodge, Bishop and UDFA Lansanah impressing the coaches. Says Hodge's knees are in top condition. Says Bishop may move outside. Says Lansanah looks like the gem of their UDFA crop. Says all three must beat out the likes of Tracy White on STs to earn a spot. Figuring Barnett and Hawk are the only locks here, there's going to be some nice battles at LB - more than we expected a month ago. My bold and premature prediction is Brady Pop and Tracy White get cut. |
 Registered: 01-11-2002
Posts: 10905
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From 16-game starter for one of the league's top defenses to not even one of our top 6 players at the position? Wow. |
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Location: Jersey Shore
Registered: 05-02-2006
Posts: 1140
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Another bold and premature prediction: Brett Favre is no longer with the team this season. |
 Location: Dining in hell...
Registered: 04-10-2001
Posts: 5290
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Seems that way, doesn't it? I know that optimism runs high this time of year, but this looks like the most talented team we've had in 35 years. Even in the mid-90s, when we had great starters, it didn't seem that we had much depth behind them. Oh, and there's no way in hell Poppinga gets cut. Traded maybe... but I hope not. I love the guy (in a completely manly, non-homosexual way)(not that there's anything wrong with that)... |
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Location: "beat me like a rented mule" - Henry
Registered: 02-02-2000
Posts: 20180
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This team is DEEEEP! What it lacks are Super Star quality players, but I see some possibilities in that as well. No way Popp gets cut. He really came on late last year, exactly what you want from a "young" player. |
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Location: Jersey Shore
Registered: 05-02-2006
Posts: 1140
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You guys are right. I forgot how Brady turned it on late in the year. I always liked his attitude, just thought he lacked ability. He also was coming off a bad knee injury that takes time to get back to 100%. Hopefully he was beginning to hit his stride at season's end. I love the way TT consistently creates competition to raise the playing level of everyone.
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Location: Jersey Shore
Registered: 05-02-2006
Posts: 1140
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