FireChans Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 So Justyn Ross, best WR for Clemson 3 years ago. Has a back injury, they find a congenital issue, which they say is the reason teams are staying far away. But he came back and played with Clemson. Sure he had a bad year, but he had a lingering foot injury and their entire offense was a DISASTER. So why was he good to play for Clemson but radioactive in the NFL? 1 1 Quote
blacklabel Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 I would imagine most of the medical reports from team doctors are not good. Perhaps he’s on super limited time before his condition keeps him from playing anymore? If that’s the case then teams aren’t going to waste the time and energy, sounds harsh but that’s how they’d see it. 1 Quote
SCBills Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 Really a sad story. Ross was destined to be a Top 10 pick before the injuries. I’d have loved to take a flyer on him in the 7th given we don’t have much depth as true outside WR’s, but there must be the thought that he's never going to play football again. 1 Quote
FireChans Posted May 1, 2022 Author Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) On 5/1/2022 at 4:44 PM, SCBills said: Really a sad story. Ross was destined to be a Top 10 pick before the injuries. I’d have loved to take a flyer on him in the 7th given we don’t have much depth as true outside WR’s, but there must be the thought that he's never going to play football again. Expand But he just played a whole season? That’s what makes no sense. This isn’t a guy with a freak injury that no one knows if he will recover. He legit just played. Edited May 1, 2022 by FireChans 2 Quote
UKBillFan Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 4:47 PM, FireChans said: But he just played a whole season? That’s what makes no sense. This isn’t a guy with a freak injury that no one knows if he will recover. He legit just played. Expand It could be he has a lot of offers so is weighing them up. On the other hand, the medical reports might be sounding too many alarms. 1 Quote
glazeduck Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 His injury is such that he could quite literally DIE if hit wrong. I'm guessing no NFL team wants to take that responsibility on. If Ross wants to continue playing competitive football, it'll probably need to be in one of the spring leagues or in the CFL... Quote
Utah John Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 5:09 PM, UKBillFan said: It could be he has a lot of offers so is weighing them up. On the other hand, the medical reports might be sounding too many alarms. Expand If it's just alarms, a team could bring him in as a UDFA and see how he does. If it's clear he's never going to be that good again, probably the word's gotten out. Quote
FireChans Posted May 1, 2022 Author Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 5:13 PM, glazeduck said: His injury is such that he could quite literally DIE if hit wrong. I'm guessing no NFL team wants to take that responsibility on. If Ross wants to continue playing competitive football, it'll probably need to be in one of the spring leagues or in the CFL... Expand And yet Clemson let him play all year? 2 Quote
gonzo1105 Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 It’s not a back injury it’s a spine injury. A very serious one. It’s so easy to find quality WRs now so why risk it with a guy who has serious serious Medicals 1 Quote
The Wiz Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 5:19 PM, FireChans said: And yet Clemson let him play all year? Expand Gotta keep those recruitment numbers up. 1 1 Quote
Mr. WEO Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 4:40 PM, FireChans said: So Justyn Ross, best WR for Clemson 3 years ago. Has a back injury, they find a congenital issue, which they say is the reason teams are staying far away. But he came back and played with Clemson. Sure he had a bad year, but he had a lingering foot injury and their entire offense was a DISASTER. So why was he good to play for Clemson but radioactive in the NFL? Expand Clemson wasn't paying him (as much) 1 Quote
BuffaninSarasota Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 He had spinal fusion surgery…which is not minor Quote
JoPoy88 Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 4:40 PM, FireChans said: So Justyn Ross, best WR for Clemson 3 years ago. Has a back injury, they find a congenital issue, which they say is the reason teams are staying far away. But he came back and played with Clemson. Sure he had a bad year, but he had a lingering foot injury and their entire offense was a DISASTER. So why was he good to play for Clemson but radioactive in the NFL? Expand pretty sure you just answered your own question. Quote
MJS Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 You answered your own question. He has medical issues and had a bad year. 2 Quote
RyanC883 Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 someone in need of WR help should take him. Green Bay. Quote
Buffalo Junction Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 Ross supposedly has Klippel-Feil syndrome which is a serious concern. No clue how it presents for him, but a substantial portion of individuals with it also end up with additional abnormalities. Quote
GunnerBill Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 I don't understand why you wouldn't gamble on him as an UDFA. 3 2 Quote
FireChans Posted May 1, 2022 Author Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 6:19 PM, GunnerBill said: I don't understand why you wouldn't gamble on him as an UDFA. Expand Agreed, makes no sense. Quote
GunnerBill Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 6:22 PM, FireChans said: Agreed, makes no sense. Expand He wants to play. As much as anything the kid deserves it. He is going to come in and try his ass off and the talent is there. Quote
FireChans Posted May 1, 2022 Author Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 6:23 PM, GunnerBill said: He wants to play. As much as anything the kid deserves it. He is going to come in and try his ass off and the talent is there. Expand IMO, i would much rather gamble on an UDFA who could have been a first round pick over some guy who was moderately productive at a MAC school. Sure, it may not work out, but our UDFA's aren't making the team for the most part anyway. 1 Quote
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