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NFL trade deadline: If NY Giants are buyers these 5 targets would help Daniel Jones

By Matt Lombardo

Oct 6, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs the ball against the New York Giants in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs the ball against the New York Giants in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs downfield in the second quarter of the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019.Cincinnati Bengals San Francisco 49ers
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs downfield in the second quarter of the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019.Cincinnati Bengals San Francisco 49ers /

John Ross – WR, Cincinnati Bengals

Full of speed, but thus far failing to live up to his lofty potential, Ross has the chance to be a low-risk, high-reward addition for a team at the trade deadline and there’s no reason that team can’t be the Giants.

Ross was the runaway MVP, quite literally, of the 2017 NFL Combine, when the former University of Washington receiver ran the 40-yard dash in 4.22 seconds.

Unfortunately for Ross and the Cincinnati Bengals, that track star speed has yet to translate into on-field production in the NFL.

Last season, Ross flashed some of that big-play potential, while averaging 18.1 yards per reception, but he has caught just two passes for 17 yards this season.

If the price is right, and Gettleman can pry Ross away for a late-round draft pick, lining him up opposite Slayton could give Jones two receivers capable of taking the top off of defenses and allow offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to move the Giants’ offense significantly more vertically.

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