John Ross

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(02-26-2018, 10:03 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: After being mostly quiet for nearly two seasons, that TD by Tyler Boyd at the end of the season gives me some hope.  That was the type of play that he was drafted in the 2nd round for.  I'm actually hoping that he is the one who steps up and unseats Lafell as the WR2.

I'm not ready to sleep on Josh Malone yet, either.  Now, I realize that 6 receptions on 17 targets with a TD and a long of 25 yds. isn't exactly "lighting it up", but I think he can light it up if given the opportunity.  They just need to get him more involved.

The continued development of those two players should provide enough cover for Ross to get healthy and get confidence from the coaching staff.  Guess we'll just have to wait and see how it plays out.

I like Boyd a lot, but for whatever reason, he was in the coaches doghouse, too.  He flashes ability from time to time.  Just like they say about AJ, he needs to get involved early to feel like a part of the game plan.  This gets back to my original point about trading AJ and Andy:  I think the offense is too predicated on AJ Green and he simply isn't quick enough in short space to get open immediately.  He is an unbelievable receiver in the air and moves so smoothly at speed, but he is more of a long strider.  I just think our AJ first strategy (along with paying him what he earns) hampers this offense and doesn't spread the ball around.  

I also really like Core and Malone, but those guys need opportunities as well.  

If Ross, Boyd, etc., get involved early in a game and they are hurting teams for doubling Green, that is where he could start to make them pay.  I just wonder if that will happen, or will Andy always look to AJ first and the other guys just jog their routes.