Does Funchess deserve a Payday?

[ellis]

But, sure. Fansplain away.

[TheSpecialJuan]

5 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Lol of course not.

Oh he's gonna get that big payday, make no mistake about that. He's an athletic 6'4'' 220 lbs receiver who is only 24 years old. Someone will pay him like a #1 WR come free agency. 

[ellis]

42 minutes ago, Sam Mills Fan said:

His drops were huge moments in the game and he was the worst skill player today by far.

This play was a legit drop, sure. That’s fair. I agree with that. 

I don’t agree that it was a “huge” moment. It was covered up by 23. It would have been a 3yd gain on a drive that eventually ended in a touchdown anyway.

 

[ellis]

Since this is the Huddle, I’ll reaffirm again that I’m not a huge fan. He’s decent; a solid, complimentary option. 

7 catches on 9 targets for 77y is decent. Not great, not “cut him now” bad. 

 

[*FreeFua*]

3 minutes ago, je1005 said:

This play was a legit drop, sure. That’s fair. I agree with that. 

I don’t agree that it was a “huge” moment. It was covered up by 23. It would have been a 3yd gain on a drive that eventually ended in a touchdown anyway.

 

I’m sure he meant the big 3rd down drop that went right through his hands 

[ellis]

9 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

I’m sure he meant the big 3rd down drop that went right through his hands 

That too. Sure. Gotta make that play. 

It wasn’t a gimme—back shoulder with their best DB trailing and face guarding. But, yes, big play in the game. 

[ellis]

Fans drive this narrative about #1 money. 

No credible personnel exec would entertain it. 

Which is why it’s futile to debate this tedious-ass topic. But knock yourselves out. 

[FugAllY'all]

I've been a big Devin Funchess guy, but he has not looked good AT ALL these first 2 games. Just some egregious drops in situations where we had to have it. Play better than you've been playing.

[Suplilbih]

He had a problem dropping passes last season as well..dude just cant get it right and has had too many chances..He dropped two passes in the first drive against Dallas..that should not happen with ANY pro level wr..Meanwhile we have a #1 draft pick on the bench while the the other top reciever in the draft is making top plays against us.

[LxDunn]

Nope 

[*FreeFua*]

58 minutes ago, je1005 said:

That too. Sure. Gotta make that play. 

It wasn’t a gimme—back shoulder with their best DB trailing and face guarding. But, yes, big play in the game. 

I’ve beaten this point to death and now maybe people will finally listen but this isn’t a route you can ask Devin to run. 

Devin needs to be able to see ball leave Cams hand and into his. Inward breaking routes are Devin’s bread and butter literally forget any other route because the percentages are not even worth playing. 

He he is absolutely terrible at tracking balls and forget anything over his shoulder. This is a coordinator not knowing the strength and weaknesses of his players. 

Makes life difficult for an entire offense if your number 1 WR can only run a handful of routes and other teams know it

[ThatPantherGuy]

How about letting Olsen go next off-season and converting Funchess into a TE?

[GRWatcher]

[CatTower]

Let's just call it like it is.  We have no #1 WRs, unless you count Christian.  Funchess has a role on this team and should remain if the price is right.