KR and PR isn't just about speed. It's about vision and shiftiness. I don't know that Janis has either of those. Desmond Howard wasn't a burner and Hyde certainly isn't but he did pretty well at PR last year.
hashbrown "white men aren't shifty"
KR and PR is about sure hands and a reckless disregard for personal safety.
Query = 5'11" and 165lbs
No wonder he was fast. He was afraid of getting killed.
With a name like Queery, he had to learn to run at an early age.
Pretty sure he went on to invent the database after football.
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"What did the babt SQL db say to the father SQL db... Daaata"
Originally Posted by DH13:
KR and PR isn't just about speed. It's about vision and shiftiness. I don't know that Janis has either of those. Desmond Howard wasn't a burner and Hyde certainly isn't but he did pretty well at PR last year.
hashbrown "white men aren't shifty"
I rather see Janis handle KR duties than PRs. I gotta think (not fer sure) there's less wiggle and more time for vision on a KRs. In anycase, right now when it comes to PRs and KRs, all I want are smart decisions and no turn-overs.
Travis Jervey was shifty
Fk it, I am just going to say it! Janis is currently our 4th best receiver and by end of season he will be the third best. He is a beast in the making. What a steal!!
I think Adams and Abby will eventually be better than Janis and Janis will have to battle Boykin for a spot. I think Janis wins that battle.
I think Cobb is going to blow everyone's mind this year too.
With abracadabra's concussions and build, think Janis makes more sense.
Boykins is entrenched at #3. MM had great things to say about Boykins this week and as we heard from Rodgers, the rookies are not yet on the same page. Give it a year for Janis.
You can see the obvious potential with Janis, but he's really raw. It took Jordy several years to put it all together and I would expect a similar time frame with him.
Which would be perfect timing for Jordy starting to potentially show some age.
If Janis is our #4 or 5, then I'd be happy if he returns punts and kickoffs this year. It's better than exposing Harris or Hyde since they're closer to starting than is Janis. Adams could step in as #4 WR, if needed, and my guess is at least one or more of the others (Gillette? White? Harper?) is going to the PS and would be ready if needed. Plus, I like the way Janis waited, saw a lane, and then hit the afterburners on the kickoff. It showed patience and vision, and he has the speed to outrun guys.
yes on Janis and the KO return! was at the game and he set that up perfectly on the edge. I could see the possibilities he had and he worked it perfect.
Adams will be better long term. Only thing Janis might have on him is speed.
Can't teach athuhleticism.
This is ridiculous. We should be lamenting the recent losses of Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, and James Jones...three very good receivers. This should decimate a team. Instead we are discussing who is the fifth best receiver on a team with an embarrassment of riches. Ted Thompson you are an ass, or at least you make other GM 's look like one.
Loaded.
I thought Janis looked more athletic than Adams on punt returns.
That's just the light refracting off his translucent skin. Causes a warp effect.
Then again it's hard to judge Janis against Adams on punt returns. Adams never really got past the "catching the ball" part of punt returns. And that really is the most important part of punt returns, the catching.
The most important part of making a reservation is holding the reservation.
Originally Posted by Goalline:
You know he's white, right?
LOL! Well, at least he's white chocolate and not vanilla.
With the tape on Janis right now, he wouldn't make it past Jacksonville on the waiver wire.
Seriously, drafting this guy was huge! His upside could be freakish and to me is much higher than Adams' or Jared's - and I am a big fan of Jared's, and Adams will be a great receiver as well. I admit, in terms of football knowledge, I cannot hang with many of you, but I have to question the logic that Adams or Jared has a higher ceiling. As I see it, they both should have come into camp playing at a higher level than Janis, who is "raw" and had miss a good deal of the preseason. Yeah, my comment may be unfair regarding Jared due to his injury, but I think Jared's career, if he has one, will be plagued with injuries - I HOPE THAT I AM WRONG THERE! Anyway, I think, even this season, Janis will be a force to be reckoned with. Just fantasize this future line up: Jordy, Cobb, Richard Rodgers, Lacy, and Janis ... OH Fk'n A!!!!
Easy there, grasshopper. Pace yourself. Kickoff isn't for another five days...
And since Janis is a rookie in one of the most sophisticated offenses in the league, don't be surprised if he doesn't see the field much for quite awhile.
Grasshopper? ...Grasshopper!! LOL! I piss grasshoppers! I am so confident with my package I'll place my name on it, son!
Esox, your confidence doesn't extend to your grammar does it? And peeing grasshoppers must keep you on your toes, eh? 