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InsiderSalary Cap And CBAFiled under:Bengals NewsBengals receiver John Ross
preparing for big leap in his third seasonNew,107commentsThough the Bengals
didn’t use one of their 10 selections on a wide receiver in the draft, John Ross
knows that he still has a lot to prove in 2019. EDTShareTweetShareShareBengals
receiver John Ross preparing for big leap in his third seasonPhoto by Scott
Cunningham/Getty ImagesCincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross has had one of
the oddest NFL career arcs in recent memory. After making a name for himself as
the NFL Combine record-setter in the 40-yard dash and being selected No. 9
overall, Ross’ pro career has since been filled with frustration. Whether it was
because of injuries, simple mistakes that weren’t part of his college tape
and/or his seemingly endless stint in Marvin Lewis’ doghouse, the former top-10
pick has been walking the razor’s edge of being a bust. However, the talented
wideout is aware of just how big 2019 is for the rest of his pro career. As he
enters that critical third season and with a new coaching staff on board, Ross
is looking to hit the reset button. “Me, personally, I like to compete, so it
doesn’t matter to me,” Ross told Bengals.com recently about some recent
additions to the receiver room. “I think the bigger that room gets, the heavier
the competition gets
Womens Alex Redmond Jersey , the more fun it gets. I think that’s the best thing about our room: the ability to compete. I don’t think there’s anyone in
that room who’s scared to compete.”In terms of offseason additions at wide
receiver, the Cincinnati Bengals have been very quiet. This spring was filled
with unfounded trade rumors surrounding both Ross and A.J. Green, but nothing
materialized on that front up through free agency and the draft. In fact, one
could argue that the highest-profile addition they made was undrafted free agent
Stanley Morgan. It’s possible that these lack of moves are signs of both faith
in Ross, as well as confidence in keeping A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd by the team
for the long-term.“I wasn’t surprised—I think it surprised other people more
than it surprised us,” Ross said when asked about the team opting to not use one
of their 10 2019 draft picks on a receiver. “I think we’ve got a lot of good
talent, a lot of good guys in our room—definitely on paper—we’ve just got to put
it together on the field. Zac (Taylor), coach Callahan are doing a great job of
getting us ready...I can only imagine how much fun camp is going to be.”Last
year, Ross made strides of improvement in some areas, but continued to have
issues in others. For instance, he had seven touchdown receptions, which was
tied for first on the team with Boyd. However, he only notched 21 receptions
(sixth on the team)
http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-andy-dalton-jersey , while drops and consistency were noticeable on tape. The hope with Ross is that
with a receiver-friendly system and a clean slate in the eyes of this coaching
staff, he’ll get back to being the dominant college player he was with the
Washington Huskies. A lot of play-action passes and yards-after-the-catch routes
should also play in his favor.Still, even with the lack of high-profile
additions in the position group, Ross has some work to do to endear himself to
this new staff. Morgan could leapfrog guys like Josh Malone and Cody Core for a
roster spot, while Auden Tate and Alex Erickson will be vying for more snaps on
offense. Plus, there is still the option of doing a post-draft scouring of the
free agent market for rental deal help.Regardless, it appears that Zac Taylor is
committed to Ross this season, as evidenced by his direct talk with the
embattled receiver when those trade rumors surfaced. “It’s funny. I was getting
so many calls and I was missing all of these calls and everyone thought I was
mad, but I was actually at the dentist,” Ross said with a chuckle when recalling
the trade rumors from a couple of months ago. “I talked to Zac (Taylor) and Zac
told me ‘There’s a lot of rumors going around’, my agent called me and he didn’t
know what was going on—he thought I was actually going to get traded. But, Zac
called and cleared it up—that was a sign of relief.”In an attempt to drive fan
optimism in an offseason filled with the odd dichotomy of great change in the
coaching staff but similar spring operational practices, the Bengals have
essentially told fans that a new staff and better luck with health will get the
team to a potential championship level. While that may be true
http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-tyler-kroft-jersey , they will also need to see improvement from some critical young players on the
roster like Ross. What were the Bengals looking at in the past NFL Scouting
Combine that led them to their selections.Some Things Change At Combine And Some
Things Don'tDarrin Simmons, the Bengals’ meticulous special teams coordinator
for the past 16 seasons, has busted coverage schemes and chops with equal
niftiness. As he prepares to pack for Tuesday’s trip to Indianapolis and the NFL
scouting combine, Geoff Smith, the player personnel department technology
consultant, makes Simmons smile with a return of his own.How They Performed:
Bengals at the 2018 NFL CombineIn recent years, most of the Bengals’ top picks
have participated in the combine. Here is a look back at the Bengals 2018 draft
class and how they performed at last year’s combine.Zac Taylor's first coaching
staff is youthful, lacks experienceZac Taylor’s coaching staff is a reflection
of the new direction the Cincinnati Bengals have moved in since parting ways
with Marvin Lewis after 16 seasons. Taylor’s staff is youthful and doesn’t have
much experience compared to previous Bengals coaching staffs. Taylor, 35, has
never been a coordinator or head coach at the NFL level, while coordinators
Brian Callahan (offense) and Lou Anarumo (defense) are also first-time NFL
coordinators.Bengals shopping WR John Ross after two seasonsDrafted ninth
overall in the 2017 NFL Draft on the strength of that record-breaking 40 time,
Ross missed most of his rookie year due to injury, failing to record a single
reception. In 2018
Boomer Esiason Jersey , Ross bounced back somewhat, tallying seven touchdowns on just 21 receptions for 210 yards over 13 games played.Trading John
Ross wouldn’t make any sense for BengalsYes, the Bengals have a new head coach
with Zac Taylor, a supposed offensive-minded leader who coaches under Sean McVay
with the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor has his own staff, which will put a fresh set
of eyes on the roster and make moves as they see fit.John Ross trade rumors:
Eagles might be interested in Bengals’ wide reeciverRoss has been a massive bust
since being selected with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. In two
seasons with the Bengals, he’s played in just 16 games and has been targeted 60
times for just 21 receptions and 210 yards. Oddly enough, he does have seven
receiving touchdowns.Bengals shopping John Ross: 8 reasons Buffalo Bills should
pull off trade for WRThe Cincinnati Bengals are ready to part ways with former
first round pick John Ross according to multiple reports. Ross, a top-10 pick in
the 2017 NFL Draft, doesn't have much to show for the first two seasons of his
career, but the Buffalo Bills would be foolish to not inquire about the wide
receiver. Here are eight reasons why the Bills should pull off a trade for
Ross.NFL Trade Rumors: Bengals shopping John Ross, do the Titans make sense?This
time two years ago, the debate raged on throughout draft season. Corey Davis,
John Ross or Mike Williams? The Titans had a super obvious need at receiver and
it was a pretty good bet that one of these three players were going to end up as
Titans
Jordan Evans Jersey White , one way or another.Cincinnati Bengals: John Ross on trade blockRoss, who two years ago set the NFL combine record with a
4.22 40-yard dash, has remained a lingering question mark since the Bengals
selected him No. 9 overall in the 2017 draft. He appeared in just three games
and failed to catch a pass as rookie in 2017.Random NewsRandy Gregory Reportedly
Suspended Indefinitely for Substance Abuse ViolationDallas Cowboys pass-rusher
Randy Gregory has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance
abuse policy, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.2019 NFL Draft Big Board:
Matt Miller's Top Players at Start of Scouting CombineThe drills at the combine
should theoretically be used as tiebreakers or to confirm what was seen during
game-tape evaluation. We know Kyler Murray is fast; a 40-yard-dash time won't
change that. We know Devin White, the linebacker from LSU, is incredibly agile;
a great three-cone time won't shoot him up the board.Stephen Jones 'confident'
'Boys will re-sign LawrenceRegarded by our NFL.com scientists as the top free
agent available in 2019, Lawrence has been clamoring for a contract all season
long and does not intend to sign a franchise tag if Dallas settles on tendering
him again, though that's currently not the plan.
