Vikings Linebacker Desmond Bishop
Q:…
A: Every time I’m out there it’s an audition. You have to always show up and play your best. That’s all I did. That’s all I could do.
Q: How are you feeling physically and in terms of readiness?
A: I feel good. I feel like I’m ready. I think I’m doing a pretty good job. The scary part is that I still have a lot of potential to fulfill, so I’m excited.
Q: Talk about your progression. Have you felt yourself climbing the steps?
A: I think so. It’s a process- the transformation, the new defense, getting my feet back under me. It’s all been a process. I have steadily been getting better each game.
Q: How much has learning a new scheme slowed things up?
A: Not too much. At the end of the day, it’s football. You have an assignment and you have to execute that assignment. Whether it’s the A-gap or the B-gap, it doesn’t matter. It’s all about executing your assignment
Q: (Referencing a play) It seems like you were reacting and not thinking at all.
A: A lot of it is preparation. For most of the good players in this league, the reason they make good plays is preparation. They study and they know and when they see something, they take a calculated risk. Sometimes it pays off. Sometimes it does not.
Q: Desmond, do you think a guy like you can rely on your instincts? (Looks better in a game rather than a practice field)
A: Absolutely. I am an instinctive guy. It is my strength. When I practice, it’s preparation for the game, but it’s all about doing it in the game.
