11-01-2017, 07:23 PM
The coaches never planned to use Ross this season. Andy Benoit from Sports llustrated was at camp in August and told us so:
They always considered him a luxury pick. The fact that they believe they can make luxury picks while selecting 9th overall is the REAL problem.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/15/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp-season-preview-andy-dalton-aj-green
Quote:"The man drafted a round before Mixon, wide receiver John Ross (ninth overall), won’t see the field often in 2017. Besides missing valuable reps rehabbing a shoulder injury this past offseason, Ross joins a receiving corps that’s already balanced and set. A.J. Green is obviously a true No. 1. Brandon LaFell, a consummate professional, does all the little things that make an entire offense better. He’ll remain the No. 2. And Tyler Boyd, who improved his route running late in his rookie season, has a chance to become a viable slot receiver. Also, the coaches love 2016 sixth-rounder Cody Core. Ross was a luxury pick for 2017; his role will be carved out in 2018."
They always considered him a luxury pick. The fact that they believe they can make luxury picks while selecting 9th overall is the REAL problem.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/15/cincinnati-bengals-training-camp-season-preview-andy-dalton-aj-green
“It’s easy for everybody to say to make that change," Lewis said last week. "But ... when that change doesn’t work out, what do you do?"
Marvin Lewis on why he refused to make a change at the kicker position.
Marvin Lewis on why he refused to make a change at the kicker position.
