Adjustment going forward- Funch should start with Ted Ginn at 3

[Matthias]

I've said this a thousand times and I'll say it again.  Ted Ginn is better served as being a number 3 receiver, to come in and take the top off of a fearful defense.  However, unlike times in the past when I said this, this is the very first time where Ginn legitimately needs to be the third receiver.  Devin Funchess has earned the number two spot.  He earned the right to an increase in workload on a consistent basis.  I know the argument the coaches make in KB and Funchess being similar in skillset, but let's kill all that noise.  Who cares!  In fact, that makes things a million times better.  We have two titans defenses need to cover.  How can we go wrong with that duo?

So once we get these two guys out there on a consistent basis, teaming them up with Olsen, there's no way opposing defenses will have the might to combat them.  Ted Ginn and Corey Brown would be our second unit, bringing the big play with worn down defenses. (By the way, Ted Ginn is a full time guy anyway with his special team duties.  He doesn't need to be a starter to get a lot of "snaps" in.  That's probably why he was lackadaisical on that kick off return.  The guy is doing too much)

[Jeremy Igo]

I mean, does it really matter who starts at wide reciever? It is really just a nod to the veteran, im. Funchess was in the game almost immediately. 

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

It baffles me that he's not starting at #2....it seriously frustrates the Hell out of me but hard to argue with 46 points in the NFL 

[Matthias]

4 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

I mean, does it really matter who starts at wide reciever? It is really just a nod to the veteran, im. Funchess was in the game almost immediately. 

It matters, plus I would leave Funch in on a majority of the snaps to begin the game.  I know we like to do the reverse with Ted Ginn early every game, but a play like that should be reserved for later, as well as Ginn's snaps should be reserved overall.  It's not as though Ginn is active throughout games anyway.  He makes about two or three big plays on two or three targets.

[Millioso7]

Funfun just needs more targets and play calls his way Teddy G stepping on the field is intimidating to secondaries.. you see how far back Eric Reid had to play?

[pstall]

I say you mix it up based on the personnel you face. 

[Matthias]

The biggest reason why it matters is because it sets opposing defenses up for Ginn to blow by them for 80 yard touchdowns.  If defenses are playing with a majority of tall receivers who have decent to good speed, they would struggle if all of a sudden a burner steps onto the field.  Its a similar mindset to having a bruiser of a running back pounding against the defense for most of the game, then bringing in a scat back to bust loose for a big gain.

[caatfan]

1 minute ago, Matthias said:

they would struggle if all of a sudden a burner steps onto the field.

They're OK with two tall WR's to start the game, but can't adjust well if a fast guy is inserted later? I think defenses are used to substitutions and familiar with the other teams' personnel. 

 

7 minutes ago, pstall said:

I say you mix it up based on the personnel you face. 

At least you're using some strategy there. Which guys hit the field first matters a whole lot less than how you use 'em. 

[the butch]

Speed threat constantly on the field does more than you think. 

[GoobyPls]

Wtf? Funchess had two catches the entire game, he was invisible 90% of the game. If you look at his 3 catches this season they all have one thing in common, he gets no separation from the DB.

 

Will Fuller already has more 100 yard games in his career . Funchess has a long way to go to earn that number 2 imo

[Icege]

Ginn insures safety help due to his speed while KB insures it due to his size.

Funchess still needs to be able to beat nickels.

He had a BEAUTIFUL TD grab tho

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[csx]

 

You need to name this revolutionary new offense

[Cj72]

I like funchess but i don't know what he's done so far to earn #2 status. Personally I would keep ginn on the field most plays. The threat of him blowing by the defense opens things up for everyone else. Remember the lack of speed in 2014 and how defenses were able to collapse down and limit the passing game substantially? I sure don't want to see that again

 

He also makes teams think about whether or not to put safeties in the box which helps the running game

[RumHam]

So what you're all saying is blame mike shula correct?