Devin Funchess is NFL's Week 16 Community MVP

[KeePounding]

Going up against TOUGH competition with it being the last weekend before Christmas, Devin Funchess organized what turned out to be an award winning community event. An event I had the pleasure of being part of as the graphic/web designer. I also promoted the event in various places online including here in the forums. I told Devin directly that he wasn't much of a fan favorite in the Carolina Huddle message boards and his reaction was amazing. "Give them 100 free tickets" he said. "I don't want a down season to weaken the impact of this event. I'll cover the money for them, but don't mention that in the offer, just tell them FREE." I was like WOW.

Let me just tell you guys first hand, and I've been around a number of players (I worked for multiple marketing companies that do player events) and Devin is definitely in my top 2 or 3 as far as attitude goes. But anyway, on to his award:

https://www.nflpa.com/news/devin-funchess-named-week-16-nflpa-community-mvp

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Devin Funchess has been named Week 16 NFLPA Community MVP for holding a weekend of community events, including a charity cooking competition, a student essay contest on kindness and two toy drives.

“I want to thank the NFLPA for honoring me as this week’s Community MVP,” Funchess said. “It is a privilege to help bring joy to others, especially during the holiday season.”

The Panthers wide receiver channeled his love for cooking into a charitable event on Dec. 21 that positively impacted many within the Charlotte community. In partnering with The National Youth Foundation, “Cooking With Funchess” benefitted the lives of children through creative educational programming. 

The friendly competition among 20 local chefs gave attendees the opportunity to sample and vote on an array of “pre-game” appetizers, “gameday" main dishes, “sideline” side dishes and “end zone” desserts. Among the food and music entertainment, one area of the venue honored two local heroes from the police department and United States Marine Corps for their acts of service.

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[KeePounding]

I forgot to add how Funch himself spent thousands of dollars on toys to match the ones donated by the community and over 250 underprivileged kids were the recipients. On top of that over $15,000 will go to the National Youth Foundation.

 

[t96]

I wish him the best in his career going forward. Clearly, for whatever reason, it didn't work out here, but Devin is a good guy. Go to the AFC so I can pull for ya buddy

[Cdw]

Good on Funch, guy seems like a class act regardless of how anyone feels about his on field play.  I wish him well and that he bounces back next season, whether or not its with us.

[KeePounding]

7 hours ago, t96 said:

I wish him the best in his career going forward. Clearly, for whatever reason, it didn't work out here, but Devin is a good guy. Go to the AFC so I can pull for ya buddy

People forget we was having a decent season before Cam got hurt. Funch was on pace for a 1000 yard 75 reception season. People get on him about his drops but hey...the most drop passes usually come from the top receivers in the game.

Not saying Funch is a top receiver in this league but the way he crucified on this board is like he isn't even an NFL quality receiver. Terrible assessment.

[DamnItJake!]

Just not a community player.. super inconsistent..Not the Clutch player needed.. sure he's a nice guy.. Carolina neads to turn the new leaf produce or be gone!

[Cookie Lyon]

This is awesome!

[Zaximus]

I have no problem keeping Funch as long as he takes #3 pay and understands his role.    I think he'll get paid though to go to a team and have more of a role, and I don't blame him one bit.     Class act.    

[jfra78]

2 hours ago, KeePounding said:

People forget we was having a decent season before Cam got hurt. Funch was on pace for a 1000 yard 75 reception season. People get on him about his drops but hey...the most drop passes usually come from the top receivers in the game.

Not saying Funch is a top receiver in this league but the way he crucified on this board is like he isn't even an NFL quality receiver. Terrible assessment.

I dont think most think that he isnt an NFL quality reciever or couldn't help this team going forward.  It's just the price tag many cant get behind.  I will say we had no answer for redzone threat when Funch wasnt in the game.

[GoPanthers123]

Props to Funchess for doing good things in the community.