Wow, Jordy wasn't a #1? Seriously? If catching just under 100 catches and having more than 1500 yards in a season doesn't qualify as "#1 WR" then almost all elite WRs (Fitzgerald, Megatron, Dez) are not good enough to be #1.
This is a huge blow to the offense - frankly, one I'd feel slightly less bothered by if Mike McCarthy was still calling plays. There were times last year that Jordy flat out made TDs out of nothing -- outside of Buffalo, Jordy seemed to be certain at least once every week to catch a ball 10-15 yards between the CB and S, and then beat both for a 50-70 yard TD.
In short, a pretty important big-play cog just got taken out of the Packers' offence. It's going to be hard to replace a WR like Jordy who has exceptional timing, runs routes so well that he can create separation by sheer timing of cuts, and basically knew how to work the sidelines like no other.
You'd think Janis would have the skills to fit in well in place of Jordy, but he lacks requisite timing, route running, and sure hands. So it's a gamble to rely on him. But amongst White / Janis / Cobb 2.0 (aka Ty Montgomery), someone will need to step up. Montgomery seems more suited to the slot, and in pre-season games White and Janis have played outside receiver snaps. I'd guess one of Janis / White is #4, regularly mixed in with more of Quarless lining up outside as well.
That should be enough to make us a good Offense with #12, assuming Lacy stays healthy and is effective.
Originally Posted by: all_about_da_packers