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JANOVICH: A 'BIG PART' OF THE PICTURE

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he emphasis on the run early in practice was right up Janovich's alley. He sprung

C.J. Anderson, De'Angelo Henderson and Stevan Ridley for some of their best runs, powering to the hole and through defensive linemen and linebackers.

Throughout the offseason, some observers have questioned whether there was a place for a fullback in an offensive scheme that some players have described as "pass-happy." But past iterations of offenses in which Offensive Coordinator Mike McCoy and Offensive Line Coach Jeff Davidson have been involved have made heavy use of the fullback. As recently as last year, McCoy drafted a fullback: Wisconsin's Derek Watt, who played all 16 games last year.

Janovich is the only fullback on the roster, and it's clear there is a place for him -- even if you don't get into his extensive special-teams role."

"If we had 22 Jano's we would be all right," Special Teams Coordinator Brock Olivo said. "He's tough, he never says a word and never complains. He just does his job. He's the first one in the meeting every day. He's on it X's-and-O’s-wise.

"He knows what to do, he's tough and he finishes. I love the guy, if you could tell. He's going to be a four-phaser for us. He's a really good football player.
 

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Jano is becoming my favorite player .

I am hoping for full back screens ..Often
 

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Fullbacks are the kind of players that become fan favorites and Jano seems like he can be that kind of guy because he has the work ethic and skill to do the job, doesn't seek the glory, but has the tools to still be a play maker when the ball comes his way. I love players like this and hope he has a big season with us.
 

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Yeah- we figured on him being a big part. He will be a fan favorite. As fullbacks often seem to be.
 

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Broke 1 helmet and 3 face masks last year.
Ampipe is his nickname by Mark Schlerth
 

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Think we all saw what Jano brought last year before injury. The guy will be very valuable to team this year. Bummer is , because of his and the positions physicality, to think we'll have him for 16 + games would be miracle. Could be reason Juwaun makes roster also. Jano will need rest and Thompson is only rb on team that I know that knows position. Could be what saves Thompson's butt PLUS special teams.
 

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Think we all saw what Jano brought last year before injury. The guy will be very valuable to team this year. Bummer is , because of his and the positions physicality, to think we'll have him for 16 + games would be miracle. Could be reason Juwaun makes roster also. Jano will need rest and Thompson is only rb on team that I know that knows position. Could be what saves Thompson's butt PLUS special teams.

Great post - my friend. Exactly!
 

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Thompson just might sneak by again it will be close
 

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Don't expect Thompson to make the team this year. If he does it means Charles or Henderson go.. Which unless Charles isn't healthy I don't see it happening. If Charles isn't healthy (has any setbacks, etc) Then that opens up a a spot for Thompson. Or if Henderson really struggles in PS and goes to the PS...

No way we keep 4 RB's and 2 FB's though.

Right now I have him out. He's been here three years and hasn't really excelled on special teams to keep him around another year. last year he was on the PS most of the year.
 

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Don't expect Thompson to make the team this year. If he does it means Charles or Henderson go.. Which unless Charles isn't healthy I don't see it happening. If Charles isn't healthy (has any setbacks, etc) Then that opens up a a spot for Thompson. Or if Henderson really struggles in PS and goes to the PS...

No way we keep 4 RB's and 2 FB's though.

Right now I have him out. He's been here three years and hasn't really excelled on special teams to keep him around another year. last year he was on the PS most of the year.

If anything they will cross train one of the TE's. When Janovich went down last year Green played a bit of FB for the team. So depending who makes it at the TE position I'm sure they will have 1 or 2 of them do some work at FB just in case of injury to Janovich.

As for Jano and staying healthy I guess some of it depends on the workload he gets. Last year for the Chargers Watt played only about 12% of the snaps on offense at FB. So if we are only talking 10 or less plays a game at FB i think he can last the season.
 

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:suds: Mingo. Be careful though agreeing with any of my comments. That usually incites the natives . ;)

Thanks for the warning, but I ain't afraid of no natives.
 

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