Ross steps up

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(08-29-2018, 07:37 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: And I am sure I wouldn't like you when you're mad.


Not really true? He had 1,100 yards and a Pro Bowl appearance in his 2nd year, and he was a 6th round pick. Ross seems like a real boom-or-bust player, but I will admit I guess I do expect a more polished player from the 9th overall pick.

Lets hope he stops falling down and letting passes bounce off his chest, and does more of that first offensive play TD. The passing offense is going to need to be excellent to pick up the inevitable horrible run game, so here is to hoping for a big step forward.

I get this.  People should expect the 9th overall pick to be:

1.) An immediate contributor (he wasn't at all)
2.) An elite talent (he might be)
3.) Someone that can win a game with a big play (he might be)

Also from last year's draft:

Corey Davis at #5 had 34 catches for 375 yards
Mike Williams at #7 had 11 catches for 95 yards

Right now, I wouldn't trade picks with either of those teams.  

I don't want to get ahead of ourselves.  Ross has to stay healthy and improve his consistency, but what we have seen glimpses of with Ross is game-changing ability.  He could take a simple swing pass 80 yards for a TD if he makes one man miss.  AJ Green doesn't even have that ability.  Green is a much more "complete" receiver, with excellent route running and consistency.  However, Ross provides such a big play capability that I believe he will force defenses to change the way they defend our team.

I am beyond excited to see what he can do this year.  He is much more than just a burner.  He has incredible shiftiness.  There is so much he will be able to do:  sweeps, screens, vertical, etc.  I think he is exactly what this offense needed opposite Green, and now that Dalton appears to have a bit of time to set his feet, watch this offense soar.