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[BengalChris]

(05-01-2020, 11:07 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: What if Ross has a 1000 yard, 5 TD season this year?  That would average out at around 425 yards and 4 TDs per season.  And that is allowing for his injured rookie season to be factored in to the equation.

If he gets 1000 yards and 5 TDs this year, that would average 567 yards and 5 TDs for the last three years.  Not #9 overall pick numbers, but let's face it:  Ross had a poor offensive line that affected his abilities just like a QB.  And you can't discount his TD production:  Just like in college, he averages a TD every 5 touches....that is based on the last three years, and no projections for year 4.  

I think Taylor will find a way to get Ross more involved in the offensive game plan this year.  Slants, screens, end-arounds, etc.  

The fact that the Bengals have three VERY important pieces on their offense (Green, Ross, Mixon) playing on one year contracts is actually kind of exciting.  Someone a long time ago said "Show me a team full of guys in their contract years and I will show you a championship team".  

That would be great if Ross had a 1000 yards this season. But he's gotta do it first. The time where he's paid on potential is over.

Yes, the those guys being in the final year of their deals does make it interesting. Mixon > Ross, AJ due to age and recent injuries makes him a ? mark. But we'll have to see how it turns out.