Were the Packers too quick pulling the trigger on Ross?

[woodbuck27]

I watched the NFL films highlights of Jeremy Ross vs the Eagles last Sunday. This link shows the run part, but not his work in the catch. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ng-snow-angels
Ross kept his head up and eyes on the ball. he caught the ball in his hands with both feet set. He kept both elbows under his hands, in case the ball got thru 'em he had a cradle to protect the football. He made a jab step in the wrong direction, then got his return yards to the left. He took it to the house.

This is something he just wouldn't do in GB. For whatever reasons, he got geeked out, & tried to do too much and muffed kicks and fumbled the ball. When we cut him, I agreed with it. A returner not handling kicks properly will get you beat. Sometimes, it takes getting cut to get a players attention. That seems to be the situation with Ross.

Yes I do agree with what your saying KY.

I think part of that is right here:

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2013/12/15/sports/doc52ab1ae42fdf6068011696.txt?viewmode=fullstory

DETROIT LIONS: Jeremy Ross adds life to return game.

Published: Sunday, December 15, 2013

Man I so much love football. I love the Green Bay Packers and my Packer Home...Packerrats.

That and all this place has built as a Packer home. My greatest fear when I realized that Packerrats went dizzy this week. I sure hope that Mad had all the content of Packerrats fully backed up.

I wonder how long it would take me to copy the Favre thread.

Back on topic:

I read a ton of what's going on around the NFL. It's impossible to keep up with it all but I do try to be informed and every day NFL.Com runs several hours at my home with Mae. I'm fortunate she digs the game as well. That she supports this hobby I have called football.

As I study Jeremy Ross more. I mean really try to see him as he is. I enjoy his attitude and work ethic and it's a little sad for me that he flat out failed in the eyes of the Green Bay Packers but I can report this:

He didn't fail himself. I'll look forward to seeing him one day named the ST's player of the week. I just hope that it's not the same week that Detroit plays Green Bay. I do somehow feel or appreciate this. On those days this fella won't likely be as serious "I'm going to show em'" as a lot of players returning against his old team would be.

I believe that Jeremy Ross is special in terms of his overall personality and character. All Jeremy Ross is focused on is being a better NFL football player and contributing to his team....his ideals/beliefs.

I've got loads to do to finish off my pro Pickem. Darn I'm pissed at myself that I didn't make a '1 CP' play on the field Thursday night San Diego @ Denver. I've tried that before this season and failed but you've got to stick with that once you start. It's 'only' 1 CP...Jheeessshh! The situation there was screemin' that. Naw....I had to go with the flow....and lose ! Curses !

Good Luck today KY and all Pro Pickem players. Another interesting week.

GO PACK...GO PACK GO !

[Guiness]

He did for the punt return, but did you see his KR (also for a TD...) that same game? A halfjumping/body turned sideways catch. I'm not sure if that was bad form, or an impressive adjustment. You can see if from his profile page

http://www.nfl.com/player/jeremyross/2530598/profile

Either way, I agree with you KY that he was worse than useless for the Pack...he was downright dangerous back there. I really don't understand how he turned it around so quickly in Detroit.