MANKATO, Minn. — Desmond Bishop forgot for a moment the new teammates he’s meeting, the new terminology he’s learning and the new environment he’s adjusting to. That first practice with the Minnesota Vikings was satisfying simply for what it was. This linebacker finally was playing football again, his helmet buckled and his heart full. “I felt like a kid in a candy store out there,” Bishop said, following the first workout of training...

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Posted on July 18, 2013 By Nik Edlund The Vikings were highly expected to draft a middle linebacker of the future early in the 2013 NFL Draft. They opted not to do that and looked poised to head into the season with Erin Henderson taking over the middle and rookie Gerald Hodges starting on the outside. Then the Packers surprisingly released Bishop, and the Vikings swooped in and signed him to a one year deal, all but assuring he”ll be the...

What you need to know about, Desmond Bishop, the newest linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings.

With the signing of Desmond Bishop, the Minnesota Vikings have shored up a position of weakness as they reload for the 2013 season. Fresh off of a 10-6 record and a playoff berth, a repeat performance from the Vikings will require sustained improvement in key areas; if you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. With the departure of Jasper Brinkley (addition by subtraction, perhaps), the Vikings have found themselves with...