02-15-2018, 10:46 PM
(02-14-2018, 02:52 PM)3wt Wrote: That wasn't really his MO coming out of college.
I mean it's all speculation.
But Marvin doesn't have much patience for injuries, there are rumors that Marvin didn't want Ross - and Ross is not Marvin's type of receiver. Marvin likes them big. Ross' rap coming out was his injury issue, and he came in needing surgery out of the gate.
The injuries deprived him of all of the OTAs and camp, then he gets hurt right away so he's not practicing - another of Marvin's most unfavorite things. Then he gets in a game and fumbles (when pretty much anyone would) - another one of Marvin's most unfavorite things. Then he hides the fact that he got injured again which not only masks his true abilities, but deprives the coaches of dealing with the real problem. Probably not one of Marvin's favorite things - and I would not blame him. But if the culture in the NFL is "play hurt" - and it is - why do you blame him for doing that?
It was a perfect storm both for Marvin and John.
The only thing I really disrespect is that Marvin talks about keeping all team problems in the locker room; with "family". Then Marvin throws Ross under the bus repeatedly. That to me is not just petty, it's hypocritical. Next Lazor does the same thin in the post season by challenging him in public.
That's no way to operate. As bad as he might have been NONE of the coaching staff should have been quoted on the subject unless it was positive. What is the kid supposed to feel like?
The best chance for this guy to get going is for someone to get behind him and send some positive corrective energy his way. Again, I have no idea if that was already tried, but I don't think the kid has had much chance to get his feet under him.
Great post once again 3wt. Cannot disagree with any of this.
Even the Lazor thought. Shouldn't be degrading your 1st round pick in public, these guys can be sensitive but Ross is a classy
dude and i bet he gets over it and uses it as motivation. He just needs to get that shoulder tough as hell and he should be good.
In the end it is just complete bullshit to not use the talent you have if he is healthy. He was a healthy scratch when we needed
speed for heck sake. I would use whoever i had regardless of who it is, he was a first round pick and all have talent to be used.
John Ross has tons of talent, he is not just speed and he is smart.
