Vote for the defensive rookie of the year, so far

As promised, we’re letting you decide the midseason NFL awards. First up?  The defensive rookie of the year. The candidates are, in no particular order (actually, it’s alphabetical), Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, Broncos linebacker Von Miller, Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, 49ers defensive end/linebacker Aldon Smith, Texans defensive end J.J. Watt. The decision to highlight Peterson…