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Cam Newton
ESPN
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Aug 24, 2015 · 2:49 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton developed instant chemistry with Kelvin Benjamin after the Florida State wide receiver was selected in the first round of the 2014 draft.

They were like brothers almost immediately, whether they were combining for big plays on the field or delivering Christmas presents to students of local schools off the field.

Newton didn’t return to practice on Wednesday when Benjamin suffered a season-ending ACL injury until he helped the 6-foot-5, 240-pound receiver onto the cart. He predicts there will be “hell to pay" when Benjamin returns in 2016.

Meanwhile, look for Newton to build a similar relationship with 2015 second-round pick Devin Funchess.

“He has to learn at an accelerated rate, but I’m taking him up under my wing," Newton said after Friday’s preseason victory over Miami. “I have full confidence in Devin that he gets it, sooner rather than later."

Fantasy Impact: 

Funchess sat out of the 31-30 victory against the Dolphins with a tight hamstring, but he is expected to be ready for Friday night’s game against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. The plan was to have him on the field for Monday's practice as the Panthers begin the Charlotte practice phase of their preseason. Funchess could very well turn out to the be the team's WR1 this year, much like Benjamin ended up last year. He's bumped up our rankings to 45th.

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Rivera: Devin Funchess will 'handle' Kelvin Benjamin's spot

Charlotte Observer
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Aug 21, 2015 · 12:40 PM EDT

Panthers HC Ron Rivera says Devin Funchess’ high football IQ will soften the slope of his learning curve.

“Absolutely, that should help a lot. He is really a solid young man,” Rivera said. “He knows two positions, and obviously he’ll concentrate on Kelvin’s and work to handle that spot for us.”

“We drafted Devin Funchess for a reason and this is one of them,” Rivera said. “You want to have a big, quality receiver, and Devin gives us that still.”

Fantasy Impact: 

With Kelvin Benjamin out for the year, Funchess likely becomes the de facto WR1 for the Panthers. Provided he has a good camp, we would expect his ADP to climb into the 8th-10th range after Benjamin went in the 7th/8th as a rookie. It's unlikely that Funchess has the same type of year, but he and TE Greg Olsen will likely lead the team in targets.

Derek Anderson
ESPN
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Aug 15, 2015 · 10:15 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said it last year when he drafted 6-foot-5 wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin in the first round and again in May when he selected 6-4 Devin Funchess in the second round.

This brings me to the highs and lows of individual performances in Friday night’s 25-24 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Friday night at Ralph Wilson Stadium:

HIGHS
WR Kelvin Benjamin -- He caught three passes for 36 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown catch, and drew a 25-yard pass interference penalty. On each of his catches and the penalty, he used his size to his advantage, particularly the touchdown where the shorter defensive back didn’t stand a chance.

WR Devin Funchess -- The rookie had two catches for 53 yards, including a 34-yarder as he tight-roped the sideline. He almost hauled in a high, long touchdown pass from Derek Anderson, but the defensive back made a good play to separate him from the football.

Fantasy Impact: 

QB Cam Newton once again has some dangerous weapons around him on the outside, even though they are young. Benjamin enters his second season after an impressive rookie year and should be able to improve on his fantasy numbers. Add in TE Greg Olsen and RB Jonathan Stewart and you can see why the Panthers feel they can have one of the top offenses in the league, as we reported in a news story a few weeks ago.

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Panthers Beat: WR Devin Funchess had 'several slick catches' on Wednesday

Panthers.com
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Aug 05, 2015 · 2:36 PM EDT

Rookie wide receiver Devin Funchess eventually broke through for the offense during the red zone period, hauling in a short touchdown pass from Newton on a quick out. It was one of several slick catches by the second-round pick.

"Funch, we keep seeing him improve every day," head coach Ron Rivera said. "He made a couple nice grabs. He’s got a long ways to go, but we were saying that last year about Kelvin (Benjamin)."

Fantasy Impact: 

Funchess will be at best the third option in the passing game after Kelvin Benjamin and Greg Olsen. The Panthers are run-oriented, so their WR2 isn’t typically much of a fantasy factor. If he plays starter’s snaps, he should be fantasy relevant, but we’re not expecting fantasy-starter numbers from the rookie.

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