The Facts: HC Mike McCarthy said Thursday at the annual NFL Scouting Combine, although Janis certainly made a splash in preseason, he needs to make a jump in the offseason and develop his raw football talent in order to be a contributor in 2015. And McCarthy believes that's going to happen. "I think Jeff is going to take a big step," McCarthy said.

Diehards Line: The coach continued: "He's got a big catching radius, and he needs to utilize it. Obviously, I think we all saw his vertical speed. He's an extremely physical young man. He's an Olympian in the weight room. He's got a lot of raw skill, and I look for him to make that jump. ..."Janis made an impression in training camp then again in pre-season play, catching only two passes which both went for touchdowns. Nevertheless, he was active for just three of 18 regular- and post-season games and finished with two catches for 16 yards. Asked why Janis didn't play more - especially after demoted No. 3 receiver Jarrett Boykin fell off the map at midseason - McCarthy cited special teams and intimated that he "toyed with" the idea of making Janis the kickoff returner. In the end, McCarthy went with more experienced players. But the coach was impressed with what he saw on the practice field. "I thought probably after Thanksgiving, I thought Jeff really picked it up [in practice]. He was more comfortable, and so I look for him to take a step. He's got to play with extension. That's the one thing he has to do a better job of. But you can see it on the scout team, and at the end of the year he was running some really good routes. Really good routes." Get him on the radar.