Has Devin Funchess earned the starting spot?

[Jeremy Igo]

Looking at the progress of Devin Funchess, there is a solid upward trend that has developed...

If this trend continues, he is due for 200+ yards in December given the opportunity. 

 

Has he earned the starting job over Philly Brown? 

[X-Clown on 1]

He's the WR we don't have on the field when he's on the sideline.  Other than Olsen, we don't have a big body, athletic WR to make those catches that right now, only he can.  Philly is a slightly more shiftier Ginn, that really should be used in specific situations versus an every down starter opposite Ginn.  All three should see the field a lot, but Ginn and Funch should be the technical starters.

[Udogg]

I would say he has earned the chance to be considered.  Philly Brown has had some big games as well.  However being a player we traded up to get, I think he has done enough to be placed into that number 2 role going forward if just to see if he can handle it.

[stankowalski]

I'd say yes.  I haven't watched him as closely as some but he looks like he's running good routes and he's strong enough to go up and get the ball, something he didn't do in his first couple of games.

[iBBB]

No Pie for you since this is not a Pie chart. 

 

 

 

 

 

I kid. I kid. I believe starting him in the last 5 games can only benefit him since he is on the rise. Let's see what is his ceiling (yards in a game) this season.

[Jeremy Igo]

Cam isn't exactly deadly accurate on those quick outs. Having extra length to catch the ball opposite Ginn can only be a positive, imo. 

[nickzz]

he actually looks like a different person out there compared to his first ~7 or so games.

 

i think he has earned the #2. philly tends to disappear and we need some size at WR.

[Razeyfingers]

He's strong, man, but I think he's still learning control. He's come up with a lot of grabs recently, but does that mean he's learned a bunch of new tricks? Not necessarily, he's learning for sure and getting better for sure, but how many targets was he getting early versus now? and what kind of targets were they?

He's getting better at everything slowly but surely like most of the rest of the young studs on our team. Rivera I dont think will give Im the nod though with his veteren fancy. 

 

I would say Proehl has it covered, he looks good in the bump n run now and is attacking the ball at the highest spot. I just dont know what routes he does and doesnt know and how good he is in space on every play. Is he always where he needs to be? Thats the question thats tough to answer.

[CRA]

I think so...

Plus, some players flat out don't do well in rare "spot" work.  They need reps and to get into the rhythm of a game.  He bluntly said it a few weeks ago. 

Plus, we need him to continue to improve heading into the postseason.  He seems like the guy with the best potential to continue growing and improve us

[Razeyfingers]

The problem is that the further away you play from the QB the more things you need to be aware of. Its tough being a young wideout in the NFL. Lots to learn especially if it wasnt your natural position at first.

[t96]

Don't care who the "starter" is but in my opinion Cotchery and Funchess should be getting the most snaps.

[ecu88]

After his first touchdown, Funchess seemed like he got rid of the monkey off his back.  His confidence has grown tremendously.

[IGSaint]

Definitely. I mean he's our first rounder not some camp invite. The team obviously has high hopes for him and he's earned the increased starting role. 

[CRA]

10 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

Don't care who the "starter" is but in my opinion Cotchery and Funchess should be getting the most snaps.

Ginn has to get his.  Even if he isn't catching balls he serves a purpose.  Need speed that technically can run all the routes on the field.