The Bengals beat the Buccaneers 23-12 in their preseason opener on Friday night. Rookies like Joe Mixon and Jordan Willis showed their potential, while first round draft pick John Ross was on the sideline. Ross hasn't been cleared for contact by team doctors following offseason shoulder surgery.
I talked with three-time pro bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson after the game. Jackson signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent in the offseason and has known Ross for a long time. You can listen to our conversation below.
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