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No prospect screams "WR1" to me after cursory glance

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1 minute ago, *FreeFua* said:

Yeah he’s an exclusive rights FA.

I honestly would. I don’t value our draft picks very much anymore after years of watching Gettleman and Hurney piss them away for the most part.

What are you hoping to accomplish with your first round pick? Find a legit stud. So why not just trade for a proven guy like Gordon. 

Enough is enough!

Yeah, I think I would too. The suspensions give me pause but he sounds like he's learned his lesson. He'd be so nasty on this offense

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I see a lot of people referencing the steelers but the team i have been impressed by when it comes to receivers is the Jaguars. Bad as that team has been over the last couple years the one thing they have had success at is getting the most out the receiver position. Drafted guys and undrafted guys they get the most even while getting nothing out the QB position. 

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I guess Funch's season means nothing *rolleyes.gif*, and using college tape to predict someone's value as a pro doesn't always cut the mustard.

What?

Funchess’ season showed that’s he’s not a “legitimate playmaker”. I don’t think you quite understand the definition of a playmaker. A legitimate playmaker makes that grab in the end zone Sunday. A legitimate playmaker doesn’t disappear against teams like the Pack and Bucs with weak secondaries. 

And um... that second part. I can’t even help you here

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a #1 WR would be dandy and all, but it's not happening for next season and that's ok.

 

Take a look at the 2015 season, look at our WRs. We just need to fill the gaps with capable vets who can help develop the younger guys; Funch, Byrd, Samuel but can also step up in the mean time (see: Jericho Cotchery). Letting Ginn walk was a big mistake, plain and simple. His speed is next to impossible to make up. But he isn't a #1 , neither was Cotch and neither is Funchess. Funchess needs his compliment ala Moose and Smitty.

 

I'd love Ridley at 24, but that's not happening.

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Just now, *FreeFua* said:

What?

Funchess’ season showed that’s he’s not a “legitimate playmaker”. I don’t think you quite understand the definition of a playmaker. A legitimate playmaker makes that grab in the end zone Sunday. A legitimate playmaker doesn’t disappear against teams like the Pack and Bucs with weak secondaries. 

And um... that second part. I can’t even help you here

He's still learning,  and it's not like he's in the mold of Steve Smith,  Megatron or Rice or Moss.  With help, he will be better than a lot of receivers that are playing this weekend. 

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4 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

What?

Funchess’ season showed that’s he’s not a “legitimate playmaker”. I don’t think you quite understand the definition of a playmaker. A legitimate playmaker makes that grab in the end zone Sunday. A legitimate playmaker doesn’t disappear against teams like the Pack and Bucs with weak secondaries. 

And um... that second part. I can’t even help you here

To be fair, Funch was really hurt to finish the season, i had my doubts coming in to the season but he really stepped up.  He also still relatively young player with a lot of experience now. I think you go get someone to take the pressure off and he produces even more when he is healthy. 

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He's still learning,  and it's not like he's in the mold of Steve Smith,  Megatron or Rice or Moss.  With help, he will be better than a lot of receivers that are playing this weekend. 

Funchess is caught in between. He isn’t quick/explosive to scare people that way and he doesn’t know how to properly use his size either. 

He’s just an athletic 6’4” 225 pound dude who’ll get by his entire career on athleticism alone. He’s no bully and he’ll forever keep people wondering “what if”.

Funchess has the make up to be a stud and he’s easy to fall in love with as a prospect but he’s just not that guy.

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11 minutes ago, CPF4LIFE said:

I see a lot of people referencing the steelers but the team i have been impressed by when it comes to receivers is the Jaguars. Bad as that team has been over the last couple years the one thing they have had success at is getting the most out the receiver position. Drafted guys and undrafted guys they get the most even while getting nothing out the QB position. 

Maybe it's their wr coach?  There's something there to copy for sure.

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