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This Devin Funchess guy...(WR Michigan)

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DEVIN FUNCHESS

 

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For a projected second rounder, I can see why some may be looking at other guys like Greene, Dorsett, or Smith but how close do you place Funchess in regards to the rest of the wide receiver prospects?  I mean he's not slow by any means and is over 6'4 at 230 lbs. 

 

Shows well in his games beyond his highly played hurdle highlights and slick catches:

 

http://draftbreakdown.com/players/devin-funchess/

 

Given his size, he's still got good speed and is right on that WR/TE fringe so it could be interesting how a team uses him.  I know many are looking to those really fast guys in the draft like Agholor/Dorsett/Smith/Lockett but what is your opinion on Funchess?  Do you think he has value if available there in the 2nd? Or is he more 3rd and beyond?

 

I'll take your comments off the air.

 

Cheese.

 

 

 

 

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I'd actually rather have guys like this then straight speed guys, considering Cam isn't all that accurate at times.

We need to take a page out of the Steelers offense. No more slow possession receivers please.
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I'd actually rather have guys like this then straight speed guys, considering Cam isn't all that accurate at times.

I haven't seen any tape on him, but his "weaknesses" on his draft profile are a concern... specifically, "Isn't a lock to high-point a throw and doesn't attack throws. Won't win enough 50/50 throws."

 

That's a pretty important factor when you have a big frame, but not so much speed.  Of course, you have to take that with a grain of salt, but it's a decent indicator.

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/devin-funchess?id=2552458

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Don't need him in our offense. Speed speed speed.

 

This X 100.   Panthers have the ability to create a mismatch with size (KB) and route running (Olsen).  We don't need another of the same thing.  We all saw how much the passing offense improved once Philly Brown got more involved, now imagine someone better than Philly.  Could Funchess contribute?  Most definitely.  I just don't think he addresses our needs on offense.  The lack of speed.

 

 

And before the speed aint everything people show up. Speed in our secondary improved our Defense tremendously.   It would be the same on offense.

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Only problem is Cam doesn't hit guys in stride very consistently, so I don't know what a speed guy is going to do other than be a decoy half the time.

Open up the offense and keep the defense honest. A big play now and then for a TD.
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