ESPN: Will Mixon or Ross Be Tougher On Defenses?

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(07-02-2017, 03:22 PM)TKUHL Wrote: I actually think Mixon will have more of an impact in our passing game than Running.

Mixon is a great receiver and will have a very big impact in the passing game, and I don't see it being bigger than the running game because he'll get (or he SHOULD get) 20-to-25 carries in the run game and close to 100 yards (being very conservative with that number), but I think his pass-catching ability will complement his run game very well.  

It will be interesting to see if Zamp is smart enough to use him in the pass game.  

(07-02-2017, 03:42 PM)wolfkaosaun Wrote: John Ross, and here's why:

One of the best using his feet, especially for double moves. He also has a nasty burst in and out of cuts. He's dropped only 6 passes the past 2 years. He's arguably the best route runner coming out of this draft.

Now here's how he fits the Bengals:

Dalton does tend to overthrow receivers outside of Green. Also, some of our players aren't good at tracking deep balls. Both of those are things Ross excels at. Great at ball tracking and plays tough EVEN when he is injured. He missed 0 games last year after an ACL injury. He has a shoulder injury and still competed at a high level.

I understand there's a lot to like about Mixon as a player. But Ross gives us something we've NEVER had before. Ross plays very similar to Chad Johnson when it comes to route running and footwork (not during his prime obviously). But they're very similar players. The main difference coming into his rookie year, is Ross' speed.

Out of the shotgun, you have Green, Ross, LaFell/Boyd, and Eifert. Ross will get his single coverage.

All great points and I love thinking about him on deep routes, but, even in the pass-happy league, you still need to establish a run game, especially in the AFCN and you know that's Marvin's mindset.  

I don't think we should go into every game with the same mindset and I think we need to game plan for each team (Marvin's weakness), but having a strong run game and imposing our will on the Ravens and Steelers is important in my mind to controlling the game.

Of course, we also have plenty of weapons to open it up and attack once we're wearing them down, but I think establishing the run is big.  

Don't get me wrong because I also think we should attack through the air, but I think that first imposing our will in the running game is important.

(07-02-2017, 08:16 PM)Shady Wrote: Ross, because he'll do more to help Mixon than our Oline. Together with AJ, Tyler Boyd, Eifert, and company, nobody is going to be stacking the line to defend the run. If they do, watch Andy burn them.

I don't think they're going to have a choice and they'll have to stack the line because Mixon can take any play to the house.