05-11-2017, 03:27 PM
(05-11-2017, 02:41 PM)Butchie Tiger Wrote: I'm curious, with the drafting of John Ross, what happens with Boyd. I thought he was going to be groomed as the #2 but it looks like that will be Ross's designation. Will Boyd just be a situational receiver or does he still have a shot at being the second option.
As others have said, Boyd is really made out to be more of a slot type role. Tyler isn't terribly fast, but he makes tough catches, can get open, and get some yac. That's all key for a slot guy. Not saying that he can't get down field sometimes, but that's not really his forte'. When Boyd was drafted they said he was a better fit for the slot receiver role and they've stuck with that.
Boyd is a solid player.
Ross and AJ Green can also play the slot so the Bengals are comfortable moving guys around.
