OT: Bishop Earns Starting Job in Canada

[TeamPats]

A blast from the past, it's good to see that he is still working hard and succeeding even if it is in Canada. He was well-liked here in New England and at one point, higher then Brady on the depth chart. My oh my how far we have come in 6 years. I had forgotten that he was a Heisman finalist at Kansas State.

He replaced Mike McMahon for the record, who had some so-so years. It's funny to see all of these names playing in Canada, link below:

http://www.wellandtribune.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=603513&catname=Sports&classif=

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

I was not a fan, he was overhyped by the media that was sick of Bledsoe... Thank the good lord Belichick and Weis saw thru the charade///

 

[TeamPats]

You know it's weird, when Bishop was the "next big thing", a scrambling QB seemed so sureal. I remember being fascinated by the idea of my QB running around making plays especially in contrast to Bledsoe. I know Steve Young and Elway used to scramble as well but to me they were always pass first oriented. Back then, a scrambling QB to me was me playing NFL Quarterback Club with Randall Cunningham. And at the time I thought it was the most amazing thing to be that athletically gifted with speed at the QB spot. It's interesting to see now in the NFL how a scrambling QB is no longer unique, although has shown to cause injury worries and an often times inconsistent offense.

 

[Krugman]

I agree its good to see him still playing.The guy sure could scramble,but thats not enough in this league.....best of luck,Mike.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Didn't Bishop chunk a hail mary pass for a TD at the end of the first half of a game while playing for us???????

 

[Krugman]

I do recall that hail mary pass,cant remember who the Pats were playing,though.Also remember that Bishop would come in at times on third-and -short plays in the red-zone,as the defence would have to account for his running abilities.I dont recall what his success rate was in those situations,
but I dont think it was exceptional.It did spice up the game a bit (or it did for me).

 

[BB_dynasty]

You know it's weird, when Bishop was the "next big thing", a scrambling QB seemed so sureal. I remember being fascinated by the idea of my QB running around making plays especially in contrast to Bledsoe. I know Steve Young and Elway used to scramble as well but to me they were always pass first oriented. Back then, a scrambling QB to me was me playing NFL Quarterback Club with Randall Cunningham. And at the time I thought it was the most amazing thing to be that athletically gifted with speed at the QB spot. It's interesting to see now in the NFL how a scrambling QB is no longer unique, although has shown to cause injury worries and an often times inconsistent offense.

And sometimes dogfights

 

[PromisedLand]

You know it's weird, when Bishop was the "next big thing", a scrambling QB seemed so sureal. I remember being fascinated by the idea of my QB running around making plays especially in contrast to Bledsoe. I know Steve Young and Elway used to scramble as well but to me they were always pass first oriented. Back then, a scrambling QB to me was me playing NFL Quarterback Club with Randall Cunningham. And at the time I thought it was the most amazing thing to be that athletically gifted with speed at the QB spot. It's interesting to see now in the NFL how a scrambling QB is no longer unique, although has shown to cause injury worries and an often times inconsistent offense.

How many of you guys remember Fran Tarkenton? I think he might have been the one for whom the term "scrambling quarterback" was invented.

 

[DB15]

he didnt replace mcmachon, he is still 3rdqb

 

[JoeSixPat]

Too many fans always seem to think the backup QB is the most talented guy on the team.

They've only been right about that once, though even a blind squirrel sometimes finds a nut.

 

[TomBradyWoot]

I do recall that hail mary pass,cant remember who the Pats were playing,though.Also remember that Bishop would come in at times on third-and -short plays in the red-zone,as the defence would have to account for his running abilities.I dont recall what his success rate was in those situations,
but I dont think it was exceptional.It did spice up the game a bit (or it did for me).

Vs Indianapolis.

 

[zippo59]

He's a perfect example of how much "athleticism" counts for in the NFL, especially at the QB spot.

Last I checked he was playing in the AFL. Did he fail there too?

 

[patsfan55]

he actually finished second in the heisman voting, behind ricky williams i believe

i admittedly bought into the hype in 2000
but (honestly, ask my dad and a couple of my best friends) once we got tom (i'm a huge wolverine fan) i didnt really care much about bishop, since i knew we had our possible next starter

bishop also attempted a pass in that famous game against the dolphins when the game was over...then it wasn't

 

[MetalBleachers]

Bishop's doing well! I knew it! I am PUMPED! I am JACKED! I am psyched to leave him in there in the fourth quarter this August to see what he can do for us!

Sincerely,
Pete Carroll

 

[E Belichick Unum]

I used to see him at some charity events. He had a posse and a publicist with him at every one. He was also the most charismatic player on the field. Kind of a jerk at times, he put on a great act for the crowd and was a great athlete. I think I have a autographed rookie card somewhere. Any takers?

 

[fumbrunner]

He didnt replace McMahon. He replaced Damon Allen (Marcus' brother) and the all-time pro football passing record holder, for what its worth...

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/columns/newsmakers/damon-allen.html