Biggest Surprise GB Player From 2008 in 2009. Who is It?

[Zool]

Well we have "getting Patlerized" in our lexicon. I guess now we need a "you got Waldozed"

Harlan, consider yourself Waldozed.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I've never been impressed with Donald Lee, he seems like just a guy to me, especially in the red zone. I'm surprised at the stats compared to other TE's, especially Greg Jones of bears, who I'm impressed with.

[sharpe1027]

I've never been impressed with Donald Lee, he seems like just a guy to me, especially in the red zone. I'm surprised at the stats compared to other TE's, especially Greg Jones of bears, who I'm impressed with.

I like Lee, he is a solid TE. Still, his TD total in the past two years doesn't tell the whole story. In that span, the Packers had only 24 rushing TDs and 58 passing TDs, Lee stayed realitively healthy and the Packers lacked a viable #2 option at TE.

[cheesner]

Hawk has fallen so far he doesn't make a multi-player poll?

He was really hurt last year and showed me something just getting on the field. I'll vote for AJ, out of hope more than anything.

If Hawk does well, I don't think many will be surprised. He has already set a pretty high bar for himself. Last year was poor - due to injury. If he returns to health and is playing now in a role where he will have an opportunity to make plays - I expect his impact to be more obvious.

[The Shadow]

I've never been impressed with Donald Lee, he seems like just a guy to me, especially in the red zone. I'm surprised at the stats compared to other TE's, especially Greg Jones of bears, who I'm impressed with.

Greg JONES?

[Scott Campbell]

Well we have "getting Patlerized" in our lexicon. I guess now we need a "you got Waldozed"

Harlan, consider yourself Waldozed.

I think Harlan just got Shadow Boxed too.

[Harlan Huckleby]

olson, jones. what's in a name?

[Scott Campbell]

olson, jones. what's in a name?

Good point Harold.

[DonHutson]

I think Blackmon and Colledge already are what they're going to be.

Finley and Thompson have the strongest confluence of talent and opportunity of the players listed. I'll vote for Finley because he has less competition at his position than Thompson has at his. The #2 job and a fair amount of playing time are his for the taking. While Thompson is intriguing, he still has to hold off Clay Matthews.

If Colledge and Barbre are on the list, then where is Josh Sitton? I'd probably take him over anyone.

[CaptainKickass]

After some additional thought, I'd also like to put Rouse on the list of "potential" surprise breakout players. Of course I don't think that's gonna happen unless Collins stages a holdout. But still.

The dude has a knack, yeah he peeks and jumps early at times, but I think this year, and this new "Capers" 3-4 system will be good for him.

[Fritz]

olson, jones. what's in a name?

Olson Jones. Isn't he the Bears' tight end?

[The Leaper]

Finley.

I'd take a a stab at B Jackson...but behind our OL, I don't expect any RB to "surprise" pleasantly. At least Finley will have a very good QB tossing him the ball...and we will be throwing a lot again in 2009.

[SnakeLH2006]

So far the votes tally J. Finley in a landslide (23%) and Jordy right after him. I remember seeing the scouting report on Finley (and his Youtube vids) and have always been impressed with his athleticism as Lee is pretty good at TE, but Finley could be a beast if the lights turn on.

Jordy...I was pretty impressed with him as a person, player, and athlete, but wasn't too impressed with him last year. James Jones, Jennings, and the dude with the broken neck outta Texas AM (forget his name) looked better as rooks, but would like to see him step up too.

What happened to the Desmond Bishop bandwagon? I still think that dude can be a player, as he played well in limited opps last year and tears it up preseason? I like the Bishop too.

[Bretsky]

Barbre is a possibility

Should be very interesting to see if Finley has matured

[woodbuck27]

I voted for Blackmon. Got that kind of a superhero quality to his name:

(In your best Jamaican accent) He's Black... Hes a Mon... He's:

"Blackmon"!


Seriously - the guy has great field speed and obvious talent at redirection while on the move. This is illustrated by his punt/kick return ability. If he can apply those talents to being a corner, and if he can put it all together, I think he has as good a chance as Pat Lee to be the next potential replacement corner whenever Woodson and Harris have departed. My guess is based on his history so far - that it might take too long for him to develop as such. I'm hoping he surprises.

I always loved Blackmon's skills. He has had bad luck.