Abbrederis or Janis?

[mission]

That 4 reps is scary low, but I have some empathy. My bench #s always sucked, and search me why. I spent enough time in the gym, my other lifts were ok, but I struggled to get to 225 on the bench, forget doing reps, search me why. I didn't lack for strength on the field, so it's not like it's a direct relationship.

I was in the same boat... could squat out of the gym and had to do legs with the linemen. We had a lot of guys maxing over 300 on the bench... I put up maybe 3 reps at the height of my training with 225, but would be hard pressed to do one now. I don't work out anymore. I threw up 185 at my buddies house just messing around a few times. Hopefully I could still push the double plates once. You'd think Abbrederis could do more just going through college programs, but arm length and all of that factors in a lot as well.

[Pugger]

How come everyone laments about Abbrederis being a light weight at 6'1" and 195 lbs but not Janis at 6'3" and 219 lbs? I've seen pictures of both and they seem to be of similar build.

I guess I'm wrong! I was reading the opinion column on packers.com and Vic said both Abbrederis and Janis were on the same airplane he was going to the Senior Bowl and he was shocked at how much bigger Janis was when he got to see them side by side.

[Pugger]

Cobb and Nelson are both due for extensions next season, and it might be that we can only keep one...

I'd be very surprised if Ted didn't try like hell to keep 'em both.

[woodbuck27]

After some careful thought and analysis. If I had to guess which of these two Rookie prospects will make the Final 53:

I'd say it will be the heavier and faster and stronger one. The more athletic one and that tells me it should be:

WR Jeff Janis....This might be TT's Diamond In the Rough Ego pick.

A few knocks on Jeff Janis:

a) the size of his hands

b) The competition Janis faced in College Vs Abbrederis's schools competition being superior.

c) Jeff Janis may play softer than his strength and size might promise.

It appears as if Abbrederis is mentally tough and mature to get the job done.



The bottom line or who makes the final Roster @ WR?

I have two locks there now or Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.

Jarrett Boykin very probably earned "a ticket to ride" based on his play last season.

My message would be the rest of the spots are wide open...and let "the best men" win.

[denverYooper]

BRING BLACK ABBERJANIS!

[Joemailman]

I think I know who wins the arm wrestling competition.

[hoosier]

Janis or Abbrederis? Yes please!!

[bobblehead]

Janis or Abbrederis? Yes please!!

Hoosier? Or did Harlan get your password?

[mraynrand]

Janis or Abbrederis? Yes please!!

It's gettin' crazy round here at Packerrats!

[BZnDallas]

I'll take Janis but I'm rooting for ABBAderis. Love the toughness and savy he shows on the field. Hope he can stay healthy

[Carolina_Packer]

After some careful thought and analysis. If I had to guess which of these two Rookie prospects will make the Final 53:

I'd say it will be the heavier and faster and stronger one. The more athletic one and that tells me it should be:

WR Jeff Janis....This might be TT's Diamond In the Rough Ego pick.

A few knocks on Jeff Janis:

a) the size of his hands

b) The competition Janis faced in College Vs Abbrederis's schools competition being superior.

c) Jeff Janis may play softer than his strength and size might promise.

It appears as if Abbrederis is mentally tough and mature to get the job done.



The bottom line or who makes the final Roster @ WR?

I have two locks there now or Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.

Jarrett Boykin very probably earned "a ticket to ride" based on his play last season.

My message would be the rest of the spots are wide open...and let "the best men" win.

Good post. I'm with you Woody, let the best men win the 5-6 WR spots.

84 Abbrederis, Jared WR 6-1 195 23 R Wisconsin
17 Adams, Davante WR 6-1 212 21 R Fresno State
11 Boykin, Jarrett WR 6-2 218 24 3 Virginia Tech
18 Cobb, Randall WR 5-10 192 23 4 Kentucky
6 Dorsey, Kevin WR 6-1 207 24 2 Maryland
1 Gillett, Alex WR 6-1 214 23 1 Eastern Michigan
13 Harper, Chris WR 6-1 228 24 2 Kansas State
83 Janis, Jeff WR 6-3 219 22 R Saginaw Valley State
87 Nelson, Jordy WR 6-3 217 28 7 Kansas State
19 White, Myles WR 6-0 182 24 2 Louisiana Tech

I'm excited to see what Chris Harper can do with an entire off-season, and who even knows about Kevin Dorsey? Looks like some good competition and that always helps.

[mraynrand]

^^^ Myles White is 190 now!

[Carolina_Packer]

^^^ Myles White is 190 now!

Fixed!

19 White, Myles WR 6-0 190 24 2 Louisiana Tech (He super-sized a few meals I see)

[mraynrand]

I'd be willing to bet Myles White has a Donald Driveresque 4% level of body fat.

[red]

i think we go 6 deep at WR this year and keep both guys

chances are 1 or 2 of the group is gonna be lost for a large chunk of the year, and our TE's are a group of suck holes when it comes to catching the ball. so, keep more wr's and run more 5 wr sets