Janis Making Some Waves

uffda udfa
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10 years ago

from Packersnews.com

Behind Randall Cobb, rookie Jeff Janis was the only youngster to stand out. Days after a phenomenal red-zone catch over Sam Shields, Janis made a brilliant adjustment on a go-route to catch a deep pass over Casey Hayward in single coverage.

"I think one of my best attributes is being able to stretch the field and have the quarterback throw the ball downfield and make a play on the ball," Janis said. "That's what I'm trying to get done." Janis said he doesn't feel he's that far behind the other receivers despite missing the first 1-1/2 weeks of training camp due to a bout with shingles, and he's probably right.

While Kevin Dorsey, Myles White and Chris Harper have each had their moments in camp, drops and inconsistency have quelled their momentum. Dorsey dropped another pass Monday and White allowed a touchdown pass to sneak through his mitts in the final 2-minute session. The Packers have a fifth spot open in their receiving corps and the 6-foot-3, 219-pound Janis is closing. He hopes to play in Saturday's preseason game in St. Louis.

---Very excited about this kid. He has attributes none of our other guys come close to touching. How sweet it would be to have a Corey Bradford type again. I don't recall a guy other than Bradford who had the speed Janis possesses. It's been way too long without a guy that can just blow past people. What a much missed and needed dimension.

Hopeful this isn't just a temporary blip as it has been with many of the rooks.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

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wpr
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10 years ago

I had hoped GB would be able to stash Janis on their PS for some additional depth. That is looking less likely. If he goes to the PS he will end up elsewhere. The bright side is that there is always another raw WR waiting to catch our imagination next year.

voiceofreason
Member

10 years ago

Also hope he sticks. While I take measurables with a grain of salt his are off the charts amazing.

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uffda udfa
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10 years ago

Originally Posted by: wpr

It is so interesting that what we once thought was going to be a near impossible task of cutting down to 6 at WR now finds it hard to come up with 5 who should make it. Ebb and flow.

Jordy
Randall
Adams
Boykin
Janis
IR: Abbrederis
(Outside looking in: Harper, Dorsey, White, Gillett, Sheppard)

---For some reason that doesn't seem as strong typed out as it seemed in my head a few weeks ago.
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A shame Abbrederis is hurt but he did need to hit the weight room... I guess you would think a guy as weak as he was would've gotten injured at some point.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

nerdmann
Premier Member

10 years ago

I look at Janis as being similar to Jordy, only completely raw. He played at a small school.

Jordy
Cobb
Adams
Janis
Dorsey
Boykin (squeaks by thanks the injury to Abbrederis.)

Can Janis field a punt cleanly?

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texaspackerbacker
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10 years ago

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

I agree with the six you say. I'd rather see Dorsey emerge as the punt returner - better he risk injury in that job than Jaris. I think you're selling Boykin short, though. He is getting less work than the younger guys because they know what he can do. He will probably still be third in line when all is said and done.

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uffda udfa
Veteran Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

I think it's safe to say these are your 5 Packers WR's...

Cobb
Nelson
Adams
Boykin
Janis

Abbrederis would've made this a tough call to keep 6. Our 5 offers a nice mix of size, speed, jumping ability and good hands.

Safe to say Dorsey, Harper, White Gillett, Sheppard aren't making the 53.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

wpr
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10 years ago

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa

you mean barring injury it is safe to say.

uffda udfa
Veteran Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

you mean barring injury it is safe to say.

Originally Posted by: wpr

Or...some stomach issue, or shingles, or ????? It seems like the Packers suffer from more strange things than any other team.

Janis is hot right now... has been hot in practice and just goes fast forward for 6. There is no one else close to him in winning the 5th spot. Who can do what he can do or brings what he brings? An athletic marvel.

Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."

DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

10 years ago

#10

Unless he gets injured, I have him as a lock for this team.

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