Funchess getting pushed around still

[CPF4LIFE]

Wait minute...did Philly even play today??

[Castavar]

People are so spoiled after the best WR class in history last year. That was an anomaly and we will most likely never see that again. Give the kid time. It's only his 3rd game and he finally got his 1st NFL hit. People write off players so damn fast it's crazy.

[LinvilleGorge]

Proehl had said that he's been working on getting Funchess to better utilize his physical tools.  Funch looked great in the offseason when there was no/limited contact.  Struggling with the increased physical play of the NFL is why WRs historically needed some time to adapt.  While it isn't nearly as physical as it used to be, it's still more physical than college.  I think Funch will be fine in the long run and he has a great example in KB to show him the way once he's back, but I'm not sure he's going to play a major role as a rookie and that sucks because we need him with KB out.  But, it is what it is. Rookies will develop when they develop.

[Peppers90 NC]

message board dweebs calling nfl players soft

[KB_fan]

Wait minute...did Philly even play today??

Yes, he had one really nice reverse if I recall, early in the game.  But that may have been it for him.  I've not looked at the stat sheets yet.   Voth will post the snap counts in the morning....

[Cpt slay a ho]

I'm all for giving Funchess time but at the same time we did trade up for him,he needs to have a bigger impact then 1 catch per game

[KJ89]

People are so spoiled after the best WR class in history last year. That was an anomaly and we will most likely never see that again. Give the kid time. It's only his 3rd game and he finally got his 1st NFL hit. People write off players so damn fast it's crazy.

Exactly. The dude is 20. He can't even buy alcohol. Give him a season at least. 

[SteeeeveO]

but if Bersin makes 1 catch on 1 target he is a "scrappy white guy"who's "a smart route runner and moves the chains" with his 13 receptions last year. 

I laughed. 

[KJ89]

If you understood the position you would understand that Funchess is a beast and can make tough catches and take a hit, but he also gets pushed around.

Funchess is awesome, but Igo is still correct. 

[Trev_GFC]

I like Olsen's words on the Funchess catch, saying he immediately went up to him and said "That's the play of the game". Obviously it was said before our weekly secondary/Norman game-saving turnover, but in terms of making a big play on third down despite a big hit (which earned him/us more yards) it was big.

Olsen's one of our many leaders and it was good for him to put an arm around Funchess like that, and will only aid his development.

[pantherphan96]

all I know is that he got absolutely demolished on that play where the personal foul was called. 9 out of 10 WRs in the league would have laid down for a while or been on concussion protocol. Not Funchess, he popped right up and gave an emphatic Cam-esque First Down move. I literally got up from my couch and was like, he finally arrived.

 

I expect more and more from him as the season wears on

ehhhh I'm all for optimism but I remember Lafell getting absolutely creamed in 2013 and holding onto the ball. one play isn't representative of a body of work. However, I do expect him to improve as the season goes on, but tempered expectations are required.

[Neylus]

He turned 21 in May. Yeah this could be an overreaction thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jeremy Igo]

Whoa what happened in here. So much butt hurt, so little time. 

 

I was simply pointing out that Funchess is still struggling with one aspect of the game, something he has struggled with in camp. I didn't call him soft. I didn't say he was a bust. Just needs to learn to use his size to his advantage in certain situations here. 

 

So much dumb in this thread. Calm down. 

[PandaPancake]

I miss KB. Until he's back Funchess will either get tired of being pushed around or get tired of having it pointed out by the coaching staff