Soupermeister's Breakout Player of 2008 Poll

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

I think this pic says it all as well.

[Schneed10]

It's an interesting discussion because intrinsic to all this is what the coaches think of each player.

We've heard Cerrato pumping Mix up, but he's not the one who'll decide how many snaps Mix gets, Zorn will decide that. Likewise, Wilson was on the field at the end of last year, and GW was making those decisions. Now it will be Blache making the call. So if Blache has a lesser opinion of Wilson than GW did, Wilson won't be as likely to get on the field.

I'm going to say Wilson is more likely to break out, simply because of snaps. I think Blache and GW think more alike about Wilson than Zorn and Cerrato probably do about Mix. Wilson's more likely to get the PT, in my opinion.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

It's an interesting discussion because intrinsic to all this is what the coaches think of each player.

We've heard Cerrato pumping Mix up, but he's not the one who'll decide how many snaps Mix gets, Zorn will decide that. Likewise, Wilson was on the field at the end of last year, and GW was making those decisions. Now it will be Blache making the call. So if Blache has a lesser opinion of Wilson than GW did, Wilson won't be as likely to get on the field.

I'm going to say Wilson is more likely to break out, simply because of snaps. I think Blache and GW think more alike about Wilson than Zorn and Cerrato probably do about Mix. Wilson's more likely to get the PT, in my opinion.

But Cerrato has brought up Wilson when talking about why he feels a DT is more important than a DE. But really who knows what's legit and what's a red herring?

[Ijaeger]

Landry's gonna have the breakout season, but i believe Wilson will have a better season than Mix based on a position by position analysis. There are just too many receivers I believed in and backed up...only to be embarrassed. (i.e. Taylor Jacobs(awesome in practice but could not produce at game time), Mike Espy(not his fault), Brandon Lloyd (his fault), David Patten(made a few clutch catches, but overall was a waste of time and $),etc... Rod Gardner (50/50 anyone?, hot potato, hot potato, stop.drop.and get paid, etc...) Anyway, I'd love to see Mix and Campbell hook it up, but I/m not going to hold my breath because he made a good play on SPECIAL TEAMS in the playoffs. ( in an overall nutshell: i guess i'm hopin' for a breakout season by everyone)

[Gmanc711]

I say Mix purley because I think its easier for an average WR to have an impact, against an average defensive end. In addition, Mix is something that we don't have anywhere else on the team and thats a big target on offense. So he'll get more looks based strictly off that alone, and it will be much easier for them to shine. If Mix can be a contributor on offense, I think its a successful season for him. He wont need to have 900 yards and 8 TD's to make an impact. If he can just get open across the middle on some key third down situations, I'll be happy. A guy like Wilson has it a little tougher, because an average WR can still exploit different coverage schemes and poor defensive schemes, when Wilson will have to go one on one with some really good tackles week in and week out, and one on one, it will be tougher for him....If that makes sense.

[Stuck in TX]

Wilson has been working with Blache since day one. Mix has to adapt to a new offense with a new OC and HC that is very offensive minded. I am not saying that Mix will not succeed, just that Wilson has a better shot at having a "breakout" season. Frankly, I hope for 10+ sacks for Wilson and 800+ yards for Mix, thus making them both breakout players.

[That Guy]

how about neither....

[RedZone]

Tough one, but I'll pick Mix, mostly for reasons already stated. The draft will tell us a lot. The success of Zorn's WCO and injury will also be a factor.

Wilson has been on the roster basically as a specialist, no? If the Skins go with a DE in Round 1 (as I hope), he'll have even more competition at his position. I'm sure he'll contribute, but isn't it likely that it will be mostly in situational formations?

Mix has potential as the "big target" we've all heard about. Will he fit into the new offense? Tough to tell, but if the Skins pick a DB in Round 2 (and I hope it'll one who can return punts), shouldn't that give Mix the edge on his competition?

On the other hand, Wilson is a known commodity -- and a valuable one. Until camp, or at least until the draft, talk of Mix is mainly speculation.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by That Guy

how about neither....

So you're saying they're both equally likely to have breakout seasons?

[tryfuhl]

I think that we've actually seen Wilson produce. Not to say that Mix can't, I just can't see him bringing the same level that Wilson does, hopefully I'll be proven wrong. Any updates on Wilson's strength and size so far?

[Campbell17]

Forget Mix, I'm riding the Manningham wave all the way to the draft. Wilson gets my vote.

[denim_monger]

lol who are these guys?

Is this what it's come down to for Skins fans?

The team that once spent boatloads of cash on star free agents are now picking over two no-name scrubs to see who might have a good year??

lol brilliant

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by denim_monger

lol who are these guys?

Is this what it's come down to for Skins fans?

The team that once spent boatloads of cash on star free agents are now picking over two no-name scrubs to see who might have a good year??

lol brilliant

If you payed attention as much as you run your ****ing mouth then you would know then who thee guys are.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by denim_monger

lol who are these guys?

Is this what it's come down to for Skins fans?

The team that once spent boatloads of cash on star free agents are now picking over two no-name scrubs to see who might have a good year??

lol brilliant

Thanks for the brilliant commentary. lol

[bigm29]

Anthony Mix is just big reciever that nobody wanted and the only reason we signed him is because he is 6'5. I would love to see him have a good season as I would for any player on my favorite team. But I think the real question is: will Anothony Mix make the roster?