The John Ross Dichotomy

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(10-22-2020, 05:21 PM)GodFather Wrote: If you've been listening to the media, Bengal beat writers and podcasters, fans its hilarious how they go 180 degrees on the drop of a hat. When John Ross played all we heard was, "This guy cant catch" "He looks lost out there" "He is a complete bust"  "Put Tate in hes more dependable"


Then.....

When he is inactive and benched  the same people are saying "Why isn't John Ross playing, hes fast" "John is a first rounder and we aren't utilizing him" "We have a talent sitting on the bench other teams could use and we will regret it"


Where does everyone stand with the Ross dichotomy?

While Ross has shown very frustrating lapses in concentration and some key drops, at least he has flashed some amazing ability when the ball is in his hands. 

If we had a great RB, would you want the QB to only deliver it to him with timing, low %, 50 yard passes?  Why not manufacture some touches.  Use him in the screen game.  Use him in jet sweeps.  A more creative coaching staff would find a way to get him involved.

Be honest, does anyone see Auden Tate having a 5 reception, 150 yard, 2 TD kind of day?  Ross could do that.  I wouldn't give up on him just yet.  But it doesn't matter what I think as he doesn't seem like he will get another chance. 

When Michael Thomas dropped those two passes, all I could think was how they would kill Ross if that was him.  I understand he was overdrafted, but he did take the top off defenses and Boyd and Eifert thrived underneath.