Jeremy Ross dropped a KR, and the team dropped him. Photo credit: Bengals.com |
Now the team must decide how to fill the available roster spot. Mid-season cuts aren't always 100% on the player. It's likely the equation was some part Ross' miscues, and some part a need elsewhere on the team. With the bye week upon them, the Packers will need to wait-and-see if they'll have a full stable of healthy running backs come week five. If not, perhaps the slot goes to a running back. If the backfield is healthy, perhaps the secondary could use some competition. And who will field kicks? These questions will all play out in the coming bye week. Within the front office, the Packers move quietly, decisively, methodically—Always with a method to their blandness.
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Job security has got to be called into question when your highlight for the season is stepping out of bounds when fielding a kickoff, in order to get the ball on the 40. Ross seems like a good guy. Hope he lands on his feet somewhere.
ReplyDeleteHe's not a good enough wide receiver to warrant a roster spot if he's not a return specialist, and his pro resume in that department is a bit tainted. But he certainly has talent with the ball in his hands.
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