Ross struggled with consistency during spring practices

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(07-08-2019, 04:23 PM)3wt Wrote: I like this concept.   Some players just are slow studies, but can end up being great players.  Chad Johnson flourished in Cincinnati, but it took him a while to pan out.  And he flopped out in New England's complex scheme.

You have make your scheme fit the player sometimes, even if it start out on a limited basis.   Three schemes in 3 years is tough for a guy with a slow learning curve.

Chad put up 1166 yards in his second season. Then he went on to 5 straight Pro Bowls which included 2 First-Team All-Pros.
I'd say Ross is more like Peter Warrick if we are comparing to former high draft picks of the Bengals, but even then Warrick put up 592+ yards in each of his first four seasons.

I really liked the Ross pick and thought he would become a difference maker, but this is a make-or-break year for him. If he can't catch on in Taylor's scheme, it shows it wasn't Marvin holding him back.