10-22-2020, 05:53 PM
(10-22-2020, 05:46 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: I'm not a big John Ross fan. Shocker, I know. That said, I do wonder if he can, or could have, been better used.
I think we can agree that he's proven that he can't play the role of a traditional 1st or 2nd option. He drops too many passes, he's not dependable, and he's really too small to go up and outwork guys for balls.
But I really have to wonder, could we not do more to play to his strengths? Why not run more things for like: hitch routes, quick outs, reverses? Why not try him as a punt or kick returner?
I just think the creativity has been sorely lacking. And as much as I'm ready to move on, and I've long been willing to label him a complete bust, I still think he's talented enough to be worthy of seeing some use week to week.
If I'm being honest, I would take an active John Ross over an active Mike Thomas 10/10 out of times. Obviously a lot of people on here disagree, and so does the coaching staff, so maybe I'm just wrong. But I still believe this staff, along with the previous one, did a terrible job getting him involved.
They both try to use him like a tradional receiver, and he's just not. And having streak down the sideline isn't nearly creative enough to take full advantage of his speed and quickness. I would not at all be surpised to see him go elsewhere and carve out a unique role for himself.
This has been my thought process the entire time. I am ready to move on as well, he's a bust. However, he is talented enough to do SOMETHING. It is pointed out over and over but his redzone ability is impressive. Throw those screens to him. Throw those slants, drags to him. Run those end arounds to do him. He has talent and could be used, but it is whatever. He is a bust and isn't going to work out here and that is the reality of it. I agree with you, though, I wouldn't be surprised to see him find some success somewhere as a specialist.
