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05-02-2022, 10:28 AM | |
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Chiefs sign UDFA Justyn Ross
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05-27-2022, 09:56 AM | #571 | |
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If he'd have popped as an explosive threat on tape, even as a Freshman, and demonstrated that he was at/near those levels when he came back from the neck issue - he'd have been drafted. Hell, he'd have been drafted high. Just look at Jameson Williams. Instead I think he's a guy who's stock would've fallen as more tape got out on him. He wasn't going to get MORE athletic than he was as a Freshman. And there'd have been more and more examples of him simply not showing burst on tape. Had he not been injured at all and had a full college career, I think he'd have likely slid into the 3rd/4th rounds as teams started to recognize his athletic limitations more and more. Try as I might, I just cannot see the "this guy was a 1st round talent who we got as a UDFA!" hype that others are tossing out there. And that's not to say the injuries didn't impact his draft stock - I think they did. But they didn't send him from the 1st round to being undrafted. |
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05-27-2022, 10:02 AM | #572 | |
Needs more middle fingers
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If we were to pretend there were no injuries and just based everything off his freshman year, i still don't think he'd be a 1st round draft pick. Yes, i get it CP. That's wildly unpopular and totally flies in the face of everything you've read and heard. Just my opinion. I don't see elite burst/quickness/speed. I see excellent body control and a smooth, fluid athlete. Anyway, i'm glad DJ said it and not me. You can take the heat for it now, . |
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05-27-2022, 10:08 AM | #573 | |
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But looking at what he does well when healthy, I don't see a package that's much different than Drake London, who WAS a top 20 pick. London probably has a little more agility and is an inch or so taller, but the things they bring to the table are similar. I think whatever role we see Smith-Schuster filling this year is the type of role Ross could fill when he moves on. |
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05-27-2022, 10:22 AM | #574 |
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05-27-2022, 10:27 AM | #575 | |
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05-27-2022, 10:31 AM | #576 | |
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Eh, it wasn’t just lukewarm reactions to the picks. You were doing a bit of hating on a few of these draft picks. Just a bit, though. You didn’t implode with anger or anything. Just… yeah, your Skyy Moore reaction was more hatery than “Meh not the best but could have been worse” It’s cool. We’ve all had shitty reactions on draft day. Whatevs. |
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05-27-2022, 10:34 AM | #577 | |
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05-27-2022, 10:39 AM | #578 |
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Honestly, Ross is a lot like Tee Higgins.
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05-27-2022, 11:02 AM | #579 | |
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I called Moore a 3rd rounder who I expect will be a productive slot receiver and fit our system well. I simply don't see him as a #1 guy. |
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05-27-2022, 11:37 AM | #580 | |
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05-27-2022, 01:19 PM | #581 |
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I said I didn't love the Cook pick and that was enough to have me running for cover. CP rewards the eternal optimist.
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05-27-2022, 01:33 PM | #582 |
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It's a nice story...but even the Chiefs and every other team with a 7th round pick passed on him. If there was ever a opportunity to take a flier on/secure an injured player...that was it. No one did...
Considering the early run on WRs and the price they command...Detroit even moved up to take an ACL casualty. |
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05-27-2022, 01:41 PM | #583 |
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05-27-2022, 02:10 PM | #584 |
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05-27-2022, 02:14 PM | #585 | |
SuperBowl or bust
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Honestly, that’s what everyone’s realistic expectant should be for Justyn. |
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