CHARLOTTE — When Ryan Fitzgerald walks into an NFL locker room, he doesn't look like everyone else in the room. Which is fine, because his job is different than the other guys who beat their bodies into each other for 59 minutes and 57 seconds.

But in those last three seconds, he's quickly earning the rest of their trust.

The baby-faced rookie from Florida State hit his first walk-off game-winning field goal Sunday, helping the Panthers seal a 30-27 win over the Cowboys.

And to listen to those around him, there was never a doubt.

"I mean, he's got nerves of steel, man," tight end Tommy Tremble said. "And we believe every single time he goes out there, he's going to make the kick.

"And so him going out there icing the game, awesome. I'm really happy for him."

Others were even more

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