Who is this guy? Freddie Bishop
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Did he have seven other tryouts? Or were 7 other teams interested in him?
I thought I read the latter, and that's a whole different thing. He was an undrafted player who tore up the Canadian football league at 25. Has good size and projects as a pass rushing OLB, something we desperately need.
Low risk, potentially high reward. Why not?
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#95 Freddie Bishop (6' 4" - 265)
#95 Freddie Bishop (6' 4" - 265)
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Schefter's tweet said he visited seven teams so it's the latter in my opinion.
Because of the wider field and multiple players in motion before the snap, defensive players in the CFL have to be both quick and fast. For that reason, when you can find an edge rusher/ linebacker from the CFL who is this guy's size, signing him for at least a look-see is a no brainer.
Sounds like he will be a welcome addition to the team.
Good move.
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Sounds like he will be a welcome addition to the team.
Good move.
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I like how Mac realizes how slow and old this team is and is adding much needed youth and speed.
http://jetswire.usatoday.com/2016/02/05/report-jets-sign-cfl-star-freddie-bishop-to-two-year-deal/
Worked out for 7 teams before we signed him
That was one point that Bowles made during his end of year press conference.
why are you so fixated on how many teams worked him out??
i believe mac has earned the benefit of doubt & i'm quite sure this is cap friendly deal for us..
i like the pick until proven otherwise..
Yeah, signing a guy to a 2 year deal usually means the team sees more than just potential in a player. Just because he had seven tryouts doesn't mean seven teams necessarily turned him away. For all we know, he may have been looking for a good fit, and wasn't simply trying to sign wherever he could.
I'm not suggesting that the Jets have found their solution to a pass rushing OLB. Let's get real. He thrived in the CFL. That's not the same as the NFL. But the stats do suggest that the guy has a knack for getting to the QB, and that's a position (edge rusher) that the Jets need some help at. Pace's time here was admirable, but it's time for him to go. It's time for some young blood to get a chance. Mauldin and Bishop are a good start, but we need to add another player or two via the draft or FA at OLB.
Agreed. An upgrade at the LB position is surely needed. He may not be the answer but it's exciting to see us try to find one. We all know that Pace is done.
Pass rushers are hard to come by. Sign as many as you can, from anywhere in the world, until you find your guy.
its a "ho hum "signing to me. Bishop had 11 sacks last year. Former Jet, and current CFLer, Jamal Westerman had 17 last year
it's a given the NFL is a vastly superior talent pool compared to the CFL..
i don't believe you'll find anyone here that believes we got a von miller clone with this deal..
again, i trust mac signed a guy to a cap friendly deal who he believes can contribute..
we'll find out..