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How Bengals HC Zac Taylor Will Turn John Ross from First-Round Bust to Star WR

John Ross III is an overnight star two years in the making. Ross needed time and the right person, Zac Taylor, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to realize his potential and add so much more to the team's offense.

Now in his third campaign, Ross can achieve sustained stardom through a combination of alignment, route variety and skill set.

When Ross entered the league, everyone knew of his blazing speed. After all, he broke Chris Johnson's NFL Scouting Combine record with an official 4.22-second 40-yard dash. But the receiver was more than a vertical threat for the Washington Huskies.