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MTK · 10-13-2004, 02:22 PM

When Jon Jansen walked out of Redskins Park on Monday afternoon, he no longer had the crutches that had become part of his wardrobe. Jansen limped to his car, but it felt good to finally walk on his own. Jansen's rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon is going well.

The Redskins tackle suffered the season-ending injury in Washington's first exhibition game - "It's going a lot better," Jansen said. "I'm able to walk around now. I'm still having a little bit of a limp, but I'm still working on that. Right now we're still waiting for it to heal up a little bit more. And then, in another two or three weeks, I'll be able to do some light jogging."

On Oct. 27, about the three-month mark from the surgery, Jansen
will visit a specialist in Charlotte for a checkup. Jansen plans to start jogging by November, and in December start strengthening the leg through weightlifting.

The loss of Jansen was significant because Jansen was one of the league's best run-blockers and Coach Joe Gibbs stresses running the ball. The Redskins hoped to withstand Jansen's loss with the guidance of offensive line coach Joe Bugel. Linemen Kenyatta Jones and Ray Brown have had their moments, but Washington's running game has struggled without Jansen.

"It's been as frustrating as it was early on. Even if they were 5-0, I would still be frustrated I couldn't be a part of it," Jansen said. Now that the team is 1-4, "I feel bad because I can't be a part of getting it fixed. It's frustrating on a lot of levels."

The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Jansen still looks to be in playing shape because he has made sure not to gain weight. Jansen works on his upper body in the weight room and doesn't go crazy with junk food.

"Whatever I do from the waist up to burn calories, I do," Jansen said.

Nunyo Demasio

Redskins_P · 10-13-2004, 02:26 PM

It's great to hear that. He's making good progress and staying in shape. Just goes to show how committed he is to his team and the organization. I expect Jansen to make the Pro Bowl next year, no doubt.

cpayne5 · 10-13-2004, 07:41 PM

Can't wait to see him back on the field next year. He's a Redskin, for sure.

Daseal · 10-13-2004, 09:48 PM

Next year..?

Hell, if he's off crutches he's probably better than Ray Brown who should be in a wheel chair!

Riggo44 · 10-13-2004, 10:48 PM

Well it's good to hear somthing + for a change! I hope he can come back at full strength next year. He really is a Gibbs type guy.

MTK · 10-13-2004, 10:51 PM

Needless to say Jansen was a HUGE loss. He's perfect for this offense too, gotta feel bad for the guy, I'm sure it's killing him watching the team struggle.

10-13-2004, 02:22 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	WPost Email: Jansen's Off Crutches When Jon Jansen walked out of Redskins Park on Monday afternoon, he no longer had the crutches that had become part of his wardrobe. Jansen limped to his car, but it felt good to finally walk on his own. Jansen's rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon is going well. The Redskins tackle suffered the season-ending injury in Washington's first exhibition game - "It's going a lot better," Jansen said. "I'm able to walk around now. I'm still having a little bit of a limp, but I'm still working on that. Right now we're still waiting for it to heal up a little bit more. And then, in another two or three weeks, I'll be able to do some light jogging." On Oct. 27, about the three-month mark from the surgery, Jansen will visit a specialist in Charlotte for a checkup. Jansen plans to start jogging by November, and in December start strengthening the leg through weightlifting. The loss of Jansen was significant because Jansen was one of the league's best run-blockers and Coach Joe Gibbs stresses running the ball. The Redskins hoped to withstand Jansen's loss with the guidance of offensive line coach Joe Bugel. Linemen Kenyatta Jones and Ray Brown have had their moments, but Washington's running game has struggled without Jansen. "It's been as frustrating as it was early on. Even if they were 5-0, I would still be frustrated I couldn't be a part of it," Jansen said. Now that the team is 1-4, "I feel bad because I can't be a part of getting it fixed. It's frustrating on a lot of levels." The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Jansen still looks to be in playing shape because he has made sure not to gain weight. Jansen works on his upper body in the weight room and doesn't go crazy with junk food. "Whatever I do from the waist up to burn calories, I do," Jansen said. Nunyo Demasio

10-13-2004, 07:41 PM	#3
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Can't wait to see him back on the field next year. He's a Redskin, for sure. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

10-13-2004, 10:48 PM	#5
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Well it's good to hear somthing + for a change! I hope he can come back at full strength next year. He really is a Gibbs type guy. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

10-13-2004, 02:26 PM	#2
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	It's great to hear that. He's making good progress and staying in shape. Just goes to show how committed he is to his team and the organization. I expect Jansen to make the Pro Bowl next year, no doubt.

10-13-2004, 09:48 PM	#4
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Next year..? Hell, if he's off crutches he's probably better than Ray Brown who should be in a wheel chair!

10-13-2004, 10:51 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Needless to say Jansen was a HUGE loss. He's perfect for this offense too, gotta feel bad for the guy, I'm sure it's killing him watching the team struggle.

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