Green Bay Packers Need More out of A.J. Hawk

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Published: May 8, 2009

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... No. 5 overall in the 2006 NFL Draft, has not been a bust.  However, he hasn't been the player that the Packers were hoping he would be. 

Not by a long shot.

The Packers drafted him because he was supposed to be a playmaker.  So far in his career, he has not been a big playmaker.  He has been playing like any other linebacker—nothing special about him.

He has had some special moments.  For example, in 2007, he intercepted a pass against Kansas City which helped get the Packers back into the game.  He has also had some nice tackles against Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.  He also has been a decent blitzer and good at rushing the passer.

However, he did not intercept a pass or force or recover a fumble all season.  He struggled mightily once Nick Barnett went down.  In his defense, he hasn't played at middle linebacker before.  Still, he didn't make the big plays.

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