John Ross-illness

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(10-31-2020, 07:11 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: These coaches had nothing to do with drafting Ross. And if the rumors are to be believed about Marvin not wanting him, it’s falls squarely on Duke Tobin. Between Ross, Ogbuehi, and Price that’s three 1st round busts in 4 years. That is absolutely crippling to any team, let alone one that (before this year) traditionally relies solely on the draft to build their roster.

I used to defend Tobin, but that kind of drafting would cost someone their job in most franchises.

Sad but true.  And we wonder how we went from perennial playoff team to this...

You need look no further than those three picks.  I didn't want Ogbuehi at all, but I did want Price and Ross.  I loved Price for his toughness, strength, etc.  Thought he was exactly what we needed in the AFC North.  Injuries are at the root of a lot of his issues.  I give him a bit of a pass on that.  I thought the Glenn/swap of first rounders and Price move was brilliant.  Glenn was solid initially, but didn't seem to appreciate the move to guard when we drafted Williams.  More of that old guard/new guard crap.  

Ross showed things in college, against NFL talent (look up on youtube what he did against first rounder Adoree Jackson.  Some funny shit).  He wasn't a one dimensional player as many on here have said.  He was versatile and made incredible plays with some really poor QB play (always had to stop, come back to catch the ball, then restart again).  I pictured him as the Henry missing to free up AJ, Boyd, TEs, and the rushing attack.  I would still love a Ross-type player, without the Ross-type head.  

A good friend's sister was dating Zimmer when he was in town and my buddy had an infatuation with Taylor Mays.  He was crushed when Zimmer told him one time that he has all the ability in the world, but just doesn't understand the game at all.  Maybe that is the case with Ross.  I don't know.  But one thing is for sure...they need to start hitting on these first rounders if Burrow is to have a championship team around him.