Ross is doubtful for this weekend after missing another practice with an illness. Zac said he was having stomach issues. The cynic in me is wondering if his stomach issues are the equivalent of Joe Mixon's preseason migraines. If he knows he isn't going to play and he will be either traded or released, why would he risk injury playing on the scout team

He's missed more than 3 weeks highlighting a mismanagement of the roster with the new IR rules.

(10-30-2020, 03:45 PM)jj22 Wrote: He's missed more than 3 weeks highlighting a mismanagement of the roster with the new IR rules.

Anyone can manage a roster with the benefit of hindsight.

You have no clue what the doctors were saying 3 weeks ago.

I shouldn't have to. I'm just a member of the board. However if the docs weren't thinking this was a month long thing (same Docs who examined Atkins) that's an issue with them and not me personally.

Either way it's a mismanagement (again) given the new IR rules.

Stomach issues for 3 weeks? If I was his doctor I'd tell him to take some Pepto and quit watching his game tapes. Their enough to give anyone the runs....

(10-30-2020, 03:52 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Stomach issues for 3 weeks? If I was his doctor I'd tell him to take some Pepto and quit watching his game tapes. Their enough to give anyone the runs....

Stomach issues for 3+ weeks. 

He's got to be about a buck 25 by now. 

So it'll be another 3 weeks for him to put back on some weight.

I hope his confidence is ok.

Ross has a terminal case of bench-ass.

stomach issues = gutless

(10-30-2020, 03:44 PM)pally Wrote: Ross is doubtful for this weekend after missing another practice with an illness. 

I wish I had that much SICK LEAVE myself!

Well the good new is if he misses very many more games, he'll still be a rookie next year.

Given his stress/anxiety related issues, it would not surprise me if Ross has something like acute gastritis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Or even worse, Diverticulitis.

It may be tactic to keep him out due to his request to be traded but if it is IBS or Diverticulitis, it hurts like hell and would be difficult to play.

(10-30-2020, 03:48 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Anyone can manage a roster with the benefit of hindsight.

You have no clue what the doctors were saying 3 weeks ago.

The doctors were saying he ain't no good... Put in Higgins.

Worst case of the yips I ever seen in football.

(10-30-2020, 04:38 PM)jason Wrote: The doctors were saying he ain't no good... Put in Higgins.

Pt - Ross, John

Hx - not much, sadly...functionally still a rookie

Sx - lack of confidence, turnover prone, route-running issues, bad hands

Dx - bench-ass, terminal

Tx - better WRs on field

Rx - weekly dose of Higgins, prior Rx of new HC, new OCs, and new QBs have proven ineffective

(10-30-2020, 03:44 PM)pally Wrote: Ross is doubtful for this weekend after missing another practice with an illness.  Zac said he was having stomach issues.  The cynic in me is wondering if his stomach issues are the equivalent of Joe Mixon's preseason migraines.  If he knows he isn't going to play and he will be either traded or released, why would he risk injury playing on the scout team

I don't think it matters if he's sick, healthy, sad, irritated or has his head stuck up his ass, he'd be inactive this weekend anyways.

John Ross listed as doubtful with an "illness."

The #Bengals don't view him as a top 7 WR. At all. He doesn't say much. Doesn't show any confidence and has been left behind others in work ethic and preparation.

One source told me the staff isn't even sure he likes football.

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) October 30, 2020

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(10-30-2020, 04:42 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: Worst case of the yips I ever seen in football.

John Ross DNA magnified a gazillion times

It would be nice to get 6th rounder for him.

(10-30-2020, 04:51 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: It would be nice to get 6th rounder for him.

Being as JR was a former 1st Rounder can we get any Compensation for him if someone signs him in FA? 

(10-30-2020, 05:18 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Being as JR was a former 1st Rounder can we get any Compensation for him if someone signs him in FA? 

From what I got about those compensatory picks, no. They are calculated based on (new) salary and accomplishments like playing time and postseason honors. Draft round doesn't seem to factor in the secret formula.