I think McD looks forward not back. He didn't pay for this guy and he knows " tough" when he sees it.
He doesn't see it here. Reed, Moulds, heck; even Steve Johnson was football tough. Sammy doesn't appear to be.
I was talking to a Cinncy fan earlier today. He feels the same way about Ross. All the speed and talent in the world doesn't mean squat if the team ant have a reasonable expectation you can make it through a season.