06-07-2019, 12:18 PM
(06-06-2019, 09:43 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I'm sure that there are instances where route running and/or effort was poor, but I do recall a couple specific instances (at least) where Dalton was wildly off target. I don't know if I'd put all the blame on Ross. I think Dalton and Ross need to spend more time together in practice just themselves to get into rhythm.
Also, the further down field the throws are, the lower the completion percentage ends up being. Given most of Ross' targets were more downfield, it's expected that he will have a lower percentage of receptions per target.
For example:
Tyler Boyd's average target distance = 9.9 yards
AJ Green's average target distance = 13.6 yards
John Ross' average target distance = 14.6 yards
His average target distance was 14.6, but his YPC was 10.0? Interesting. 58 targets is a pretty big sample size, so that gap between his yards/target and yards/catch is wild. For comparison, Green averaged 15.1 yards/catch, which is more than his yards/target.
Either way, if Dalton is way off on a regular basis with Ross, I tend to give Dalton more benefit of the doubt than Ross. Dalton hasn't struggled like this with any other receiver in 8 years. You look at that and Ross' reputation, and I don't think it's difficult to see where the problem really is. I'm hoping to see major strides under Taylor.
(06-06-2019, 09:51 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Right. Ross wouldn't fetch more than a 5th round pick if he hasn't produced anything by the trade deadline.
Probably a conditional 5th, if that. He has a lot of similarities to Breshad Perriman (1st round, speedster, bust, injuries) and the Ravens tried and failed to trade Perriman.
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