Our current WR costs.

[Coochie liquor]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I've given up on Powell ever doing anything serious, he's on the practice squad heading into year 3... I was overly optimistic about a fifth rounder because he looks the part of a physical player

This! I was hoping Powell would have made it. He looked good in college, but can’t seem to get on the field here.

[DenverChief]

John Ross -

The short answer: availability. In four seasons as a Bengal, Ross only suited up for 27 of the possible 64 games. As a rookie, he found himself in Marvin Lewis’ doghouse following a fumble on what became his only touch in year one. A knee injury was partially to blame, but a majority of the absences were healthy scratches. Ross entered his second season determined to make a place for himself in the offense. He started ten games, but had a terrible catch rate of 36.2%, leading to only 21 receptions. Interestingly, seven of those 21 catches resulted in a touchdown, giving Ross something to build on going forward.

Year three began to show why Ross was highly-regarded entering the league. In only eight games, Ross recorded career highs in receptions (28) and receiving yards (506). This was highlighted by a monster opening game against the Seattle Seahawks. Ross brought in seven passes for 158 yards and two house calls. He followed that breakout performance up with another 100+ yard game the next week versus San Francisco. Sad to say, injuries reared their ugly head yet again. Ross found himself on the IR from weeks five through 13. After returning from injury, he failed to replicate the same success from the first two games of the season.

COVID and a slew of healthy scratches led to John Ross publicly requesting a trade from the Bengals. The fact that the franchise declined his fifth-year option might be the cause of the rift, but depending on who you ask, Marvin Lewis seems to be the main culprit. Either way, Ross logged only 86 snaps in 2020. The writing was on the wall for both him and the team; a fresh start was needed.

Ross became an unrestricted free agent last offseason, and chose to sign with the New York Football Giants on a cheap, one-year deal, in hopes that he could rebrand his image around the league. It was more of the same for Ross, however. He began the 2021 season on the IR yet again, before appearing in 10 games with the Giants. Ross never saw more than 5 targets in any single game, but did exceed the 70-yard mark in two separate games. Alas, COVID grabbed onto Ross and was a major reason why he didn’t see the field again after week 14.

Ihmir Smith-Marsette -



Jerrion Ealy -



Ty Fryfogle -

Ty Fryfogle was a 4th year breakout expected to have an even bigger impact in his 5th year. Well, that didn’t happen, but there’s a chance it was due to the injury to Michael Penix. Fryfogle isn’t much more than the stereotypical possession receiver. He doesn’t create much separation until the catch point, and has good ball skills, but he isn’t very elusive after the catch. He probably has a WR3 ceiling in the NFL.”

Justyn Ross -

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

Just some info on the lesser known WRs on the roster for those of us that need it.


John Ross - 27 yo 5’11” 190 lbs - 2017 1st Round pick by the Bengals. Combine 40 time of 4.22. NFL Stats with Bengals & Giants 62 Rec 957 Yds 11 TDs

Ihmir Smith-Marsette - 23 yo 6’1” 185 lbs - 2021 5th round selection of the Vikings. Combine 40 time of 4.42. NFL stats with Vikings and Bears 6 Rec 131 Yds 2 TDs

Jerrion Ealy - 22 yo 5’8” 187 lbs - 2022 UDFA (Chiefs) - Combine 40 time 4.52

Ty Fryfogle - 24 yo 6’1 205 lbs - 2022 UDFA (Cowboys) - Combine 40 time 4.53

Justyn Ross - 23 yo 6’4” 205 lbs - 2022 UDFA (Chiefs) - Combine 40 time 4.64

Cornell Powell - 25 yo 6’ 204 lbs - 2021 5th round selection by the Chiefs. Combine 40 yard time 4.53

We good

[Kiimo]

I would imagine Justyn Ross' 40 time is faster than that when healthy

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

I would imagine Justyn Ross' 40 time is faster than that when healthy

Yeah. His combine 40 time is nearly identical to Noah Gray's.

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Yeah. His combine 40 time is nearly identical to Noah Gray's.

Yeah imagine if Noah had these highlights.

[Dunerdr]

If varch wanted any of the free agents we’d have them by now. He isn’t sweating it so I’m not either.

[oldman]

The OP's post tells us what?? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! All the players listed (except MVS) are on their 1st contract. Of course the cost is low. Do you think Veach should just tear up their contracts and give them all raises? Would that make them more formidable?? Huge contracts do not equate to success. Give it a ****ing rest.

Veach will provide.

[Kiimo]

The hype was him kicking ass before they put the pads on and then never a thing again. He's just too slow.

[Danguardace]

ISM will be an interesting one to watch , i know some Vikings fans were unhappy he got let go.

[RealSNR]

I think Ihmir Smith-Marsette is going to be the next Daurice Fountain everybody fomdges over. He kind of turned into that for the Vikings until they cut him for draft bust Jalen Reagor

[Chris Meck]

You guys do understand that in order to actually develop your young players, you kind of need to play them, right?

We can panic all we want, because we haven't watched every practice and sat in every meeting room. We don't know where these guys are mentally (Skyy) or physically (Toney).

but if Veach and Reid aren't worried, and they don't seem to be, maybe we ought to trust the guys that brought us two SB wins.

Just sayin'.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

You guys do understand that in order to actually develop your young players, you kind of need to play them, right?

We can panic all we want, because we haven't watched every practice and sat in every meeting room. We don't know where these guys are mentally (Skyy) or physically (Toney).

but if Veach and Reid aren't worried, and they don't seem to be, maybe we ought to trust the guys that brought us two SB wins.

Just sayin'.

Still fully expecting a trade for a vet at this point. Maybe DHop, maybe someone off the radar, but someone.

I can't break away from feeling we'll have a "name" receiver to go along with a first or second round pick receiver when we open camp in St. Joe.

[oldman]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Still fully expecting a trade for a vet at this point. Maybe DHop, maybe someone off the radar, but someone.

I can't break away from feeling we'll have a "name" receiver to go along with a first or second round pick receiver when we open camp in St. Joe.

I'm not sure it'll be a "name", but we'll have another vet.

Moore came from a smaller school and had very little time to acclimate to the NFL level of competition. He got in the doghouse early for punt returns, but started proving his worth towards the end of the season. Toney may have had injury problems early in his career, but what's to say an offseason training program with our staff hasn't improved his chances? Justyn Ross had a pretty nice time at Clemson, just some bad luck.

We have the draft (I'll bet even Andy will play a rookie if he shines in camp), a lot of FA time left, and there will always be surprise cuts. It's not the time to panic.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

You guys do understand that in order to actually develop your young players, you kind of need to play them, right?

We can panic all we want, because we haven't watched every practice and sat in every meeting room. We don't know where these guys are mentally (Skyy) or physically (Toney).

but if Veach and Reid aren't worried, and they don't seem to be, maybe we ought to trust the guys that brought us two SB wins.

Just sayin'.

Sir, I’m going to need you to stop underreacting.