Hey Packerfan65, welcome!
First post and you hit on a touchy subject! I don't think you are alone.
Hawk has been solid in leading the D, but has been abysmal in coverage for two years. Brad Jones had a decent showing through just 10 games after being thrown into the fire, but I don't feel he is all that special to warrant what he signed for. The jury is still out on him, and he could improve.
Bishop was good, but we all have to wonder how he comes back from injury. No one knows about what Manning can bring at the pro level.
So, I wouldn't have minded if they went in a different direction there than they did. Who would you have rather had in FA?