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Paul Daugherty: Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross learning to be a pro from Houshmandzadeh

Ladies and gentlemen, John Ross. You might remember him. Then again, you might not. He was a rookie last year. He’s a rookie this year. A second-year rookie. Live and learn.

The Bengals last spring used the ninth pick of the draft on Ross, a wide receiver, when everyone knew they needed offensive linemen. That’s like buying a Porsche when you don’t have a driver’s license. And about as effective.

Ross on Ross, Tuesday afternoon: “I was hurt and I was out of shape. I got in late and I didn’t know the playbook. I wasn’t ready physically or mentally.