Who will be the 2011 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

MadDog49er · 2011-08-16T12:13:10-07:00

With the first preseason game in the books, and with the regular season only about 4 weeks away, it is time to go on the record with your picks. Special note: the recent history of this award tilts towards linebackers. The option order is posted in the order of when the defender was drafted in the first round. Prince is not listed since he is out for the year. I am going to stick with my guns and say that JJ Watt is the winner. Should be a good contest between Miller, Dareus, Peterson and Watt for the award. 1) Watt 2) Peterson 3) Miller 4) Dareus Let the debate begin.

Aug 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

DaDivaRecieva15
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Aldon Smith

Aug 16, 2011 at 12:24 PM

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Adrian Clayborn

Aug 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM

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Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Aldon Smith

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Aug 16, 2011 at 12:42 PM

toeknee
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I'll guess miller but I have a good feeling about smith

Aug 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM

SybErkRimInAL
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hmmm, wonder who will win this poll on 49erswebzone.com.

Aug 16, 2011 at 12:55 PM

HessianDud
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The Condor!

Aug 16, 2011 at 12:56 PM

SJniner7
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I am going with JJ Watt or Jimmy Smith!

Aug 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

TX9R
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You really think a 3-4 DE has a chance? He may turn out to be the best player, but he won't get the stats that wins that award. Miller, Smith, Peterson maybe. Sacks/ INTs wins that award.

Aug 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM

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I went with JJ Watt. I agree he may not have the stats this year but he will be the best defensive rookie. Teams will be wary of Brooks Reed and Mario that Watt will have favorable match-ups.

I don't believe there is a solid favorite. It's a toss up.

Aug 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

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