(10-27-2018, 12:49 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: What receiver is going to step up and make us realize we don't need him? Sure isn't Core.

(10-25-2018, 02:55 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: He simply cannot stay healthy to get necessary reps but I wouldn't call that a bust.  He does, however, remind me of Jerome Simpson who was a late bloomer...

(10-28-2018, 12:16 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: I expect to see Ross' game improve vastly next season.

I heard an interview with Houshmandzadeh early in the season, and he said the kid's game is still very raw in a lot of areas because of the way he was utilized in college.  He was given very limited route options and thus was never coached on the change of direction foot work the NFL requires to run the whole tree.  TJ had a packed schedule this past offseason, but was able to work with him a short time and said he showed vast improvement, however they were only able to scratch the surface in the time constraint.  This coming year they are already commited to getting together as soon as the season ends and continuously throughout the offseason to hone his skills.

I have to assume that a guy who made a career of working his ass off every play will definitely hammer home that quality during their sessions.

(10-28-2018, 12:33 PM)Bengalitis Wrote: You're already thinking about next season. :paul:   Next season will see his replacement in the draft. :andy:

(10-27-2018, 04:57 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: He’s obviously cut.



Here he is next to 6’4 AJ Green.



This claim that he’s too small, or “looks small” is really weird.

(10-28-2018, 12:44 PM)ochocincos Wrote: FWIW, John Ross is the exact same height-weight as Jordan Shipley was. I don’t remember people calling Shipley too small when he played.


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(10-28-2018, 12:47 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: What is clear is - he was over drafted. NFL skills but raw and some injury concerns from college. Not worthy of a top 10 pick but a pick somewhere.

(10-28-2018, 01:15 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: It has nothing to do with him being small. It has everything to do about his durability. Half of his injuries are non contact related. Some peoples bodies are just not as durable and are more injury prone than others. 

(10-25-2018, 10:41 AM)bengalfan74 Wrote: This guy wasn't a 4th rounder, he was a top 10 pick and yes he was expected to perform and perform well. On A. Brown's level ? no

But in 23 possible games he's played in eight with 7 receptions for 79 yards and 2 TD's. That's like a 6th rounders production.

His production is unbearable

(10-25-2018, 02:55 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: He simply cannot stay healthy to get necessary reps but I wouldn't call that a bust. He does, however, remind me of Jerome Simpson who was a late bloomer...

(10-28-2018, 07:24 PM)Andy2AJ Wrote: This excuse only works for so long. Let’s face it the guy is terrible. At the end of the year, they need to trade or cut him and draft a receiver in the 2-3 round to go with Boyd and green. Ross hasn’t even shown signs of life out there

(10-28-2018, 07:12 PM)kalibengal Wrote: ross is a track star trying to be a "football player" its that simple.

(10-28-2018, 08:19 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Trading Ross would be beyond stupid. What would his value be? You don’t buy high and sell low. We need to just hope he gets rid of the injury bug, and puts it all together at some point.

(10-28-2018, 09:02 PM)Andy2AJ Wrote: I’m not saying to trade him, but something has got to give. Instead of trying to have him run wasted deep routes why not start with something simple like screen passes. He’s got the speed to out run guys and you have to get him involved somehow

(10-28-2018, 09:47 PM)Socal Bengals fan Wrote: I can wait till next off season. Ross is pretty much a rookie give him a chance. He’s been working out Hushmanzada n also training MMA with Jay Glazer. This is the year I tell you. Ogbuehi 2.0