Even I have to admit....

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(04-06-2018, 04:56 AM)bengalsturntup926 Wrote: Here's my thing. I don't fault Ross for last year like most do. I think he will definitely be more involved then last year. But he's so small looking and proven to be injury prone,he even pulled a hammy doing the 40. I don't think he's a guy you can rely on already in his early career.

Also we are basically going into next year with the same weapons and hoping improving the o line will be the difference. I'm not feeling real good about that. If it was me I might be looking for a receiver in the first 3 rounds just to make sure. I'd even consider Ridley if he dropped to 21 but I know they wont do that and our fans would be upset.

The two big concerns with Ross are (as you say) being injury prone, being smart and being competitive enough.   And the concerns are legit.   But I think he has the potential to overcome.    I mean he came into the locker room all messed up.  For the first time, he's (allegedly) healthy.

Houshmandzadeh is the man.  Not only can he build Ross up and train him, he has the knowledge of how to solve recurrent hamstring issues.  His hamstrings were a legendary mess.   He went out and found out how to cure the problem with power yoga.   Hopefully he imparts this to Ross.

We need to take care of T, C, DT and LB before we look at another receiver.   I think Boyd learned his lesson last year and Malone will be in his second year.   With Eifert back I think we'll have enough weapons.

And maybe we'll get lucky in the 5th round again...