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3 Reasons Why former Washington Huskies WR John Ross Breaks 1000 Yards?

By Bret Stuter

Apr 28, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals first round draft pick John Ross holds up his No. 15 jersey with head coach Marvin Lewis in a press conference at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK
Apr 28, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals first round draft pick John Ross holds up his No. 15 jersey with head coach Marvin Lewis in a press conference at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK /
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Nov 14, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs with the ball after making a catch during the first half of their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs with the ball after making a catch during the first half of their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Reason Two: Teammate A.J. Green Caught 1,000 yards As 2011 Rookie

When the Cincinnati Bengals selected John Ross III with the ninth pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, they did so knowing that he would be paired with Bengals veteran wide receiver A.J. Green.  Now that is more purposeful than just pairing two great wide receivers.

A.J. Green is one of just a handful of rookies who caught over 1,000 yards since 2000.  Since the date of that article, Oakland’s Amari Cooper has added his name to the list since that article was published.

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But the 1,000 yard mark is rare. Just ask A.J. Green.  Now, he can mentor the young rookie Ross as the season progresses.  While many receivers need plenty of pass receptions to challenge the record, Ross’ speed will give him a distinct advantage.  He will stretch the field vertically.  Therefore, his receptions will project closer to 20 yards per rather than 10 yards per.  That means the difference of 50 receptions versus 100 receptions.

The Bengals need a boost to the offense. The 2016 stats showed the team running at mid point against NFL passing, rushing, and total offenses.  With Ross aboard, his production will not only deliver directly to the team’s offense, but he will pressure opposing defenses. That should give his teammates more opportunities as well.

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