Ross has never lived up to his billing as a former first round pick and he’s had injury problems in the past. The Giants have an excess of cornerbacks with Corey Webster, Terrell Thomas, and Prince Amukamara all under contract for next season so they should be fine at the position provided they don’t suffer major injuries (injuries to Thomas and Amukamara forced Ross to play more than he was originally supposed to in 2011).

The Giants won the Super Bowl in spite of Ross, who allowed 67.9% completion, 9.7 YPA, and 6 touchdowns, though he picked off 4 passes. He was above average against the run, but one of the worst cornerbacks in coverage. His 102.8 QB rating allowed was 5^th worst among cornerbacks who played at least 75% of their team snaps.

 He probably shouldn’t be starting any more. The Jaguars had a need for a cornerback with Derek Cox, William Middleton, and Rashean Mathis all coming off major injury, but the fact remains that the Jaguars paid starter caliber money to someone who has struggled time and time again as a starter. Ross will be paid 15.3 million over 3 years.

Grade: C