The Denver Broncos should have interest in John Ross
The Denver Broncos should see what the Cincinnati Bengals are asking for former first-round pick John Ross, who is now on the market.
The Denver Broncos are apparently in the market for a speedy receiver this offseason.
They don’t get any faster than John Ross, who ran a 4.22 ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Scouting Combine.
According to multiple reports, Ross is available and the Bengals will be shopping him at the 2019 Scouting Combine.
Two years ago, top WR prospect John Ross set fire to the Combine with his 40 time. Now, sources say the #Bengals are shopping their former first rounder. A fresh start would be welcome by both parties, sounds like.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2019
The Bengals are under new management now. Zac Taylor has taken over as their head coach so maybe with the relationship John Elway made with Taylor during their interview can help if the Broncos covet Ross.
Mike Klis reported on Tuesday that the Broncos were not interested in Antonio Brown because of the cost to get him as well as the cost to re-sign him. That makes sense.
He also reported that the Broncos were not scared off by free agent John Brown even though he carries the sickle cell trait, which is historically very dangerous for players playing at altitude. If Brown is the Broncos’ top option in free agency, that is a little scary, even with his successful year playing with Joe Flacco.
The Broncos are reportedly looking for a ‘burner’ (according to Benjamin Allbright) in free agency, but no one available in free agency has more speed than Ross.
Ross has been a disappointing former top 10 draft pick, but he has a ton of talent and upside if he can just stay healthy. He’s also going to cost the Broncos a mere fraction of what a veteran would cost on the open market with base salaries under $3 million over the next two years.
If he were to develop into the top 10 pick and star player he was drafted to be, the Broncos would also be able to pick up his fifth-year option.
That’s looking way ahead, but it wouldn’t shock me to see a variety of teams get involved in these trade discussion and the Broncos would be wise to do so as well.
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Ross had just 21 catches this past season, seven of which went for touchdowns. There’s definite potential here, and there always has been. In an offense looking for a speedy vertical threat, the Broncos should do what they can to secure this guy’s services.