Breakout player of the year

[wist43]

I see everyone has very high expectations for James Jones...

Don't see it with Morency... he just runs too small. Defender gets near him, he dances, then lays down.

[cheesner]

I big weakness I see over the past number of years is kick/punt return - who is our guy now? To me, starting field position leads to game changes and more points plus puts the D in a better position if the drive fails.

Here I voted GJ, I think Hawk broke out last year. Jennings needs to learn to take a hit (and not always fight for yards) - he hurt his longevity last year that way. With #4 and a year of experience, I expect big things given our inability to upgrade this position w/ vets or potential impact rooks.

I'd go Jennings myself. I didn;t think Hawk broke out at all the end of last year. I admit I didn't see all the games but when I did see him he seemed solid but unspectacular. He might emerge this season.

Led team in total tackles in rookie year.

3rd in AP Def Rook of Year.

2 INTs in December.

2 time Rook of the Week (once against the Vikes )

Met my expectations and is clearly not a flop but does have room to improve.

Breaking out is relative. You can be good and become very good. Or you can be very good and become great. I think Hawk was very good, and is going to become great this year and step into the top tier of LBs in the NFL. He got my vote.

[Partial]

Nick Collins and Greg Jennings. Hawk will need one more year before he is premiere.

[BallHawk]

I think Nick Collins could very possibly have a Pro Bowl year. As long as the coaches don't screw with his head, he's got as much athleticism as any safety in the NFL.

[LL2]

I picked Jennings, but quite honestly I hope to see 2 or 3 players have a break out year. I’d like to see Jennings at WR, then Ruvell Martin play a solid role. Morency and Jackson at RB combine for 1600 yards. I’d like to see Harrell be a monster in the middle just wreaking havoc. Hawk improving on a pretty decent rookie year. In a dream world I’d like to see Rouse unseat Manual and Clowney be a deep WR threat.

[Iron Mike]

My write in vote goes to Rex Grossman ! He will have a GREAT season this year, more weapons, more exposure, more better ! Your Chicago BEARS are poised to do it again, (only WIN it this time !)

IDK if you're watching the same Wrex that I am watching right now.........six plays/three miscues!!!!! :P

[Joemailman]

I voted for the Hawkmeister. Having Jenkins disrupting things in front of him at the line of scrimmage will make Hawk a major impact player.

[MadtownPacker]

My write in vote goes to Rex Grossman !

100% agree!!!!!!!

He will be a key player in the two games the Pack abuses the bears. Without his interceptions and overall sorry QBing the games might actually be close.

[RashanGary]

I'm going out on a very thin limb here and saying Marquand Manuel will have a break out year this year, and play like he did for Seattle down the stretch.

I don't think this is out of the question. Manuel is slow to begin with and he couldn't run all last off season so he was out of shape. Manuel is a guy who can't afford to be out of shape. He also didn't have much time to get comfortable in the defense. I think he could make a big improvement. I don't think he has the upside to win this award though.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I really hope Collins breaks out. This is his third year, so if he's ever going to be anything more than average this is his year to show it.

[RashanGary]

I picked Hawk.

[GrnBay007]

Wonder who picked JJ?

[retailguy]

I picked Hawk.

I'm shocked.

I want Jon Ryan. He's my candidate for breakout of the year. Practice makes perfect.... he'll be a stud by year end. Best punter Green Bay has ever seen.

(I'm totally serious, BTW), and I recognize it's not the popular pick, but the guy is really going to help this year.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I picked Hawk.

I'm shocked.

I want Jon Ryan. He's my candidate for breakout of the year. Practice makes perfect.... he'll be a stud by year end. Best punter Green Bay has ever seen.

(I'm totally serious, BTW), and I recognize it's not the popular pick, but the guy is really going to help this year.

I agree with this. Not many punters in the league have this guy's leg strength. He also has improved his punting inside the 20 yard line which was a problem last year. .

[RashanGary]

Holy shit, some optimism? ?

I know it's backhanded and assuming teh offense can't move the ball, but for you to expect a guy to improve is very rare