Perhaps our next Mike backer

[tsylvester]

It's  a great read, albeit a bit long but worth the time. Ross has the desire, the familiarity of the system. Has the physical tools, but does he have the instincts, the discipline it takes to be a long term middle backer?

https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2022/8/25/23321248/ravens-udfa-linebacker-josh-ross-is-a-realistic-roster-option-nfl-news

The importance of players in Macdonald’s defense has been discussed heavily this offseason, with the buzzword being “versatility.” If that’s what Ross needs to be on the roster, it sounds as if he has a leg up.

“Well, he’s playing both positions, which is harder than people might imagine,” Macdonald said. “‘Mike,’ ‘Will,’ ‘Dime’ ... all those things. He was just playing the ‘Mike’ spot for us last year.

[vmax]

Great read and reporting. Nice find. 

I think he makes the 53-man roster as a UFA. He could be a real pleasant surprise at a weak position. Macdonald seems high on him. 6' 225.

We need to watch him Saturday night.

[cravnravn]

Sooo all Baltimore Sun articles are paid articles?

[tsylvester]

2 hours ago, cravnravn said:

Sooo all Baltimore Sun articles are paid articles?

Yep, pretty much, as if they are worth reading anyway

[papasmurfbell]

He looked pretty good tonight.  

[tsylvester]

9 hours ago, papasmurfbell said:

He looked pretty good tonight.  

Yeah, got gassed late in the game, conditioning! But I think he earned a spot, he even made a few tackles on special teams

[tsylvester]

Such a shame, with Queen playing so poorly I was hoping Ross would get a shot. He is the 3rd player, all defenders, to head to the IR,, foot injury, joins Fuller, knee, and Means, achilles...

[vmax]

Agree. This really sucks. Groundhog Day.

 

[papasmurfbell]

No excuses .  If the wheels come off lop off his head too