Better Pro WR - Funchess or Gardner?

Funchess is an NFL TE if he ever learns to block (he can).  Not fast/quick enough to be an NFL WR. He'll get shut down.

Gardner could be a NFL QB if he has a time machine and enrolls at Oregon, Wisconsin or one of his other impressive offer lists.  Damn shame about all that happened.... the guy is NOT a WR though.  That position takes years of skills development and/or natural instincts that Gardner does not possess.  I believe he'll be very successful outside of football.

Denard would be a better WR -- and he is not a WR.

Gallon is better than both -- and he is not in the NFL.

tryout as an undrafted free agent.   The guy is smart, athletic, learned the WR position quickly, and is one tough dude.

Funchess has shown he may be deficient in a couple of those categories.

And both need A LOT of work if they want to be on NFL rosters.  

Even though Funchess is the logical answer, I'm going to say Gardner because he knows how to work hard.

I'd bet Chip Kelly would take a flyer on DG in the 7th rnd or bring him in as a UFA for camps. As far as WR goes for DG that would be interesting to see as he would have to put in major work compared to guys who have already been at the position for years. One thing we know about DG is that there is no question the kid is tough enough to put the work in.

I don't think you deserve the downvotes, it is a fair question on a boring day, but to each his/her own.  I would love to see both make it at WR, and think DG will be given a shot as an unrestricted free agent (Funch will obviously be drafted)... but realistically neither is likely to be great in the NFL.  I hope I am wrong.

had very similar criticisms levied against him coming out of college, and the dude is having himself a very solid rookie campaign. I don't know if I agree with Brian that Funchess will go late first round, but I think he will find good success in the NFL if he lands on a team with a decent QB.

I think Gardner could POSSIBLY play QB if he's given more time to develop , spends some time like DROB recooperating from his injuries... i really think DG could play a few positions if given the opportunity.... hope someone scoops him up. Probably won't see the field for a while, but it's obvious he has been hobbled... Does he have the ability to return to being as athletic as in the past? I hope so. 

I think Gardner is a better pure athlete than Funchess and has way better hands. I think if a franchise picked Gardner up and had the patience to work with him (like the Jags have with Denard), then this could end up paying off in the long-run and he could be a decent NFL receiver. I think that Funchess will always struggle with catching the ball consistently. It's not like Funchess is really that more physically "gifted" in terms of weight/height. Gardner is listed at 6'4 and 216 lbs, Funchess at 6'5 and 230 lbs according to mgoblue.com.

Gardner is rawer but has much more heart. Funchess was not worthy of wearing the #1 jersey.

I don't see why Gardner can't go out and be given a chance in training camp at QB, he was a train wreck for us but the talent is definitely there and I think with some time to regain his composure and a strong OL he might not even be that bad. Seriously.

So Denard gets worked out as a WR/RB and now Devin will be worked out as a WR.

Is there another team that has won anything significant (any bowl game or conference title being significant) in the past 4 years, who went through 2 starting quarterbacks, neither of which worked out as a quarterback in their pro-day or combine?

That should never happen at a school Like Michigan.  

I don't care who our next coach is, but in 4 years, if he went through 2 QB's who didn't even work out as a QB at the next level after graduating, we'll be right back where we are today.

If Funchess learns to catch, then its not even close - Funchess has too much size/speed to not be effecitive - IF HE CATCHES THE DAMN BALL.  Otherwise, he'll be hanging out with Braylon on Sundays.  However, Devin with just a speck of training as to how run routes and adjust to the ball has the athletic ability to be a Jason Avant type - reliable 10+ year pro.  He is superb athlete - moreso than people often give him credit for.

Gardner will be evaluated as a quarterback and advised whether he would have a better pro future as a qb or wideout. Teams make all kinds of assessments about this. Both Gardner and Funchess have the one thing you can't teach, height and size. They are big guys in a big guys game. If Gardner has issues, some team wll take a flyer on him and see if he might have growth potential as a quarterback.

Funchess will get drafted mostly on the strength of physical capbabiiity and potential to develop.

His draft status will rise and fall between pro day and combine workout performances and how he grades out in predraft scouting.

Even if these guys aren't burners, if they demonstrate the ability to catch the ball consistently in traffic, they will be given more than a look. Funchess is a work in progress, attitude and abilitywise. In certain areas, Gardner is ahead of Funchess in both ability to perform at multple positions, physical and mental toughness.

Funchess will have to decide based on his draft evaluation of physical skills, size and speed where he's projected as a receiver, tight end or wideout, most likely a possession guy. Funchess case is primarily linked to getting his head straight about being a professional and what that actually takes. You must practice well and block or you just don't play.

DG has the highest single game record in UM history, for passing yards.

I don't care against which team it was. He was playing under Hoke, out of his own element, and before he had taken 800 hits from piss-poor protecton. 

You can scoff all you want, but plenty of quarterbacks at UM have had the chance to set that record against plenty of cupcakes. DG has it. 

Also has the highest single game total offense record. 

Let's get one thing clear, DG did NOT SUCK until he was beaten into a pulp.  I'd like to see someone else play under the pressure he did and make it out alive. I mean, we saw what happened to Morris in one drive...... DG took those hits consistently for years.

Funchess, if he can bulk up and improve on his blocking skills, could be a Pro Bowl tight end.

Gardner lacks the speed  and agility to be an NFL receiver, right?

Probably Harbaugh

look whether he's NFL qb worthy, consider that Brady was drafted in the sixth round and he had all pros blocking for him at Michigan. Being in the game and competing is about attitude as much as physical skill. That is why DG is an NFL prospect, because of great character and competitive desire. Mix that with his physical size, he's taller than Brady, can run faster and mentally tough, I say he gets an NFL look at qb. Maybe not drafted at the position, but definitely a look.

Again, he will be advised about his options. And the fact is, he has them. He played two positions in college, and a lot of running qbs get switched to other spots in the pros. Hell, Olinemen can be tackles in college and wind up as centers in the NFL. Versatility is a good thing and being a qb means you were trusted with carrying out gameplans and you know, winning games regardless of team's win-loss record. That accounts for something.

Funchess is a guy who grades out on measureables and in his case size matters in his draft poisition as much as potential to develop. His problem is lack of national exposure in bowl contests and postseason all-star games. As an early entry, he's not eligible for most all-star games.

I would hope Funchess is better since, you know, that's the position he's been playing, to some extent, for years.

I actually think DG will be given a decent chance at QB; he's a better QB than he showed at UM this year, and his de-evolution from fringe all-conference QB to whatever that was, sadly, follows the trend we saw with QBs under Hoke at UM.  He wasn't great, but provided he gets healthy again I could see him being a steal as a flyer. 

on attitude alone.  funchess is a malcontent waiting to pollute a locker room.   DG is the same height, same or better hands, better moves on fly (funchess only runs straight), and will learn the routes 10x faster.