04-19-2020, 11:16 AM
(04-19-2020, 10:31 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: You wanted Ross to (or insinuated that he did not) "step up" in light of Green's injury. I explained that the WRs are impacted every bit as much as the QB by poor line play as the QB can't hold the ball and let routes develop (number one problem with our offense last year). Ross started off really well, against some good defenses, but the Bengal's line struggled as teams adapted and everyone on the offense suffered for it.
Dalton had his absolute worst year as a pro. You think he really is that bad or his line play was that awful? If Dalton couldn't overcome the line, how was Ross supposed to do it? Help the offensive line block?
Didn't say being #1 WR in the NFL or anything. No matter how bad the QB or line is, the TEAM will still have a #1 WR and #2, #3, #4. AJ was number one receiver with Dalton and with the O-line. Green went out. No comparing Ross to Tyreek Hill or Davante Adams, who are on different teams. Every Bengal receiver played with the same line and QB. Ross did not become the #1 WR in the 2019 season. Doesn't matter if the Bengals were the #32 offense in the league, they would still have their #1 pass catcher and he was not that. The mention of the QB position or O-line is a cop out. It is the same one every other player on the field dealt with. Ross is supposed to do just as well as the others.
