Funchess

[DaveThePanther2008]

I think he's still got a ways to go, but I hope his 4th quarter play boosts his confidence. 

This is exactly how I feel.  Without his catches down the stretch we don't win.  We need the big fella to step up.

[carolinahiatt]

He ran good routes and seperation but the drops are too much.  He came back and played hard.  Didn't give up.  The whole team never gave up!  It was awesome to see.  I haven't cheered like that when Olsen scored since I don't know when.  

[tiger7_88]

Very proud of the young man!

[Mr. Scot]

Nice to see that Cam did not lose trust and go away from him.  WR is a very mental game...this 4th qtr could be huge for him.

That's why you don't stop throwing to a guy when he has issues.

[TheRed]

He redeemed himself.

[Match.com]

He did not look awesome, he looked lost... until he didn't and started catching the ball...

Yeah, I agree he seemed lost and was always out of position to make a play on the ball...

[Panfan35]

This is exactly how I feel.  Without his catches down the stretch we don't win.  We need the big fella to step up.

gonna say the same thing. Nothing will boost his confidence like coming up big in the last two drives that kept the chains moving to win the game.

[Mojo]

I thought he was poised all game.  That's a pretty tough game for a rookie wr against that secondary.  The good thing was he seemed to be getting open.  Some throws early weren't great, but when the throws were good he couldn't hold on to the ball.

I do see why Rivera says he needs to use his body more to shield defenders in certain situations.  He made some great late catches though. 

He's been literally thrown into the fire now, and he should be on a steady incline.  All in all kid did good.

[O-Ther]

21 year old rookie in his 5th NFL game looked like it at first, then was clutch late

I like where this is headed

[MadHatter]

That's why you don't stop throwing to a guy when he has issues.

exactly

[SamMills4Life]

He stared with 4 straight drops, all of which were catchable. It seems like he has problems when catches are contested. He made a ridiculously good grab when no one was on him.

[Ace_Aladdin]

Funchess will be a great asset as he grow into his position.

[pantherclaw]

Wouldn't have won the game without his big catches. Hopes it helps his confidence, and the rest of his play.

[RealBitsOfPanther]

Some big time catches late in the game. He is still incredibly raw and is going to take some time.