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The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t giving up on former first-round pick John Ross.In case there was any doubt Trayveon Williams Jersey 2019 , the Bengals made 10 selections in last week’s NFL Draft with exactly zero of those coming at the receiver position.Ross has just 21 catches for 210 yards in two seasons with the Bengals. All of that production came last year after being limited to just three games as a rookie. New Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reassured Ross earlier in the offseason he wasn’t going anywhere after reports he was on the trading block surfaced.“That was a sign of relief,” Ross said, via Fletcher Page of the . “For him to call and let me know, I appreciated that just because you never know. You could be here one day and gone the next.”Ross showed he could be a big-play threat at the University of Washington with 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns during his senior season. While the consistency hasn’t surfaced yet with Ross in Cincinnati, seven of his 21 receptions have gone for touchdowns.“He has all the traits to be a really good player in this league,” Taylor said. “So we’re excited to get him on the field and get a chance to work with him.”Ross didn’t need any further affirmation provided by the Bengals standing pat through the draft at receiver. He’s confident the group of receivers they have is plenty dangerous for opposing defenses.“Me personally, I like to compete so it didn’t matter to me, and I know a lot of guys are like that,” Ross said. “I think the bigger our room gets, the heavier the competition gets, the more fun it gets. I think that’s the best thing about our room is the ability to compete. I don’t think there’s anybody in our room that’s scared of competition Trayveon Williams Jersey Mens , you know, so I love competing with our guys. Whoever is able to come in here and fight with us, we’ll welcome them with open arms.” As far as the Broncos are concerned, Adam "Pacman" Jones brings experience and energy to Denver but none of the baggage from a long list of run-ins with the law and the league.The Broncos signed Jones to a one-year, $1,015,000 deal over the weekend to bolster their banged-up secondary and their punt return unit.Although Jones' background includes two dozen games lost to suspension over his 11-year NFL career, coach Vance Joseph vouched for Jones' character as a player and as a person Monday."I've coached him for two seasons and his football character is A-plus," said Joseph, who tutored Jones during his best seasons in 2014 and 2015. "He was a team captain for us. He made a Pro Bowl for me. He's great in meetings, he's great in the locker room, he's a great leader. He's played a long time in this league."Now Youth Trayveon Williams Jersey , personal character, we all know the background. He would even acknowledge as a young guy he made some mistakes. But he's paid for every mistake he's made," Joseph said. "I mean, this guy has been through a lot in this life, and obviously it was his own doings. But he's paid for those mistakes."He's matured, he's a married (father) of three and he wants to win football games. So, he's here to help us win football games."Jones said he's come to terms with his past transgressions, suggesting "you learn from your mistakes and move on" while also confronting them head-on."God has blessed me with so many opportunities and I'm one of the ones who doesn't mind telling kids and people about my stories and the mistakes I've made," Jones said. "I don't have no shield. My life is a glass life. It's nothing that I'm hiding from nobody."Jones said his focus now is on football and family ."And I have three beautiful kids. That's what life is about for me now," Jones said. "I'm about to turn 35 and the best thing I can do right now is at least win a playoff game, you know? I haven't won a playoff game. I've been in the league 12 years. So, I'm just trying to win a playoff game and help these guys as much as I can.""We have a talented group of guys here in the backfield White Trayveon Williams Jersey , all around the team. So, I'm not here to try to take no shine. I promise you guys that. I'm here to help and lead in the best way I can."Joseph said Jones' addition fills two needs, as a fourth cornerback and a punt returner.He said he met with general manager John Elway and they determined that they needed help in both areas, "and there was one guy that fit the bill. I mean, he solves two issues."The sixth overall pick of the 2005 draft by the Tennessee Titans, Jones had been out of the NFL since March when the Cincinnati Bengals declined to pick up his $5.5 million contract option after his 2017 season was cut short by a groin injury.He said he never lost hope that he'd continue his pro career that also included a stop in Dallas in 2008."No, I was never worried," Jones said. "That's why I kept working out. But as you saw today, if you're going to be working at mile high, you've got to work out at mile high."The Broncos traded cornerback Aqib Talib to the Rams in the offseason and signed veteran free agent Tremaine Brock. Jones' addition was welcome news to star Chris Harris Jr., who said Jones "knows what's going on out there on the field, he's played in this system Carlos Dunlap Jersey Limited , he knows the checks, he knows everything about it."Although Jones said he should get up to speed by the season opener against Seattle on Sept. 9, he had a tough time adjusting to the altitude at his first practice."Hard to breathe around here," Jones said. "But all in all, I feel good."Joseph was non-committal about whether Jones or safety Su'a Cravens, who returned to practice Monday after missing most of training camp with a sore knee, will play at Arizona in the Broncos' exhibition finale Thursday night.Jones' arrival could spell trouble for cornerback Brendan Langley and punt returner Isaiah McKenzie, two members of last year's draft class who are on the roster bubble.Nose tackle Domata Peko, who played with Jones in Cincinnati, gave him a tour of team headquarters before practice."He's someone that on Sunday you want him on your team," Peko said.