FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Linebacker Shaq Thompson's speed and athleticism flashes during each practice, but it takes time to fully adapt in Carolina's complex defensive scheme. The first-round choice is steadily coming along. The more progress he makes in the playbook and in the meeting room, the faster he'll be able to play. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Head coach Ron Rivera said wide receiver Devin Funchess is "showing improvement every day, but there is a long way to go." The second-round pick is starting to make more plays during team periods, but the coaches want to see him use his size to his advantage more often.
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