Of all the knocks surrounding Newton fair or otherwise throughout his career, one thing that cannot be disputed is leadership and the esteem in which the quarterback is held among his peers. drewlockrocks says: The Panther signed Cam Newton out of necessity after starting quarterback Sam Darnold was listed out for the foreseeable future with a fractured right shoulder blade. NowNewton's Panthers tenure is over after nine years. But the player didnt do enough to completely remove Darnold from the equation and has been searching for a new home ever since. Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson speaks during a news conference for the NFL football team in Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 15, 2013. 1 overall pick fits the profile of a team that has been willing to move aggressively, including making 13 trades this calendar year alone. Richardson died peacefully March 1, 2023, at his Charlotte . The Panthers were impressed with the Alabama quarterback after meeting him this week, and they've acknowledged the possibility of trading up to get in position for him. CHARLOTTE Everyone has a plan. The Chargers reportedly decided they would not pursue a quarterback in free agency or a trade, sticking with Tyrod Taylor (and likely a high draft pick), instead. There was opportunities for us to move the ball.". The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. Cam Newton runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the Green Bay Packers at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 16, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. MORE: Why the Cam Newton-Panthers reunion is a bad idea for Carolina. Cams just getting started with us so well probably, more realistic to shoot for next week. The Panthers do have a handful of plays ready for Newton they call them, appropriately, The Cam Plays. These are mostly for situations like third-and-1 or second-and-goal, and its unclear whether any of them will get used. You must be logged in to leave a comment. With injuries mounting at the quarterback position, could the Carolina Panthers consider giving a call to their former franchise quarterback Cam Newton? The signing was predicated by the shoulder injury to starter Sam Darnold, who will miss extended time because of an incomplete fracture in his right scapula. NFL FREE AGENCY:Notable moves | Winners &losers | Grades. . I have a lot of respect for fans that believe that Newton can still play and help their team to victory. It's also what likely hinders teams from adding him as a backup.. According to a report from Ian Rapoport, Newton's contract is structured to give him $6 million in guaranteed money $4.5 million fully guaranteed and a $1.5 million roster bonus. At a minimum, the starter would have to have a sufficiently strong grip on his job to not feel threatened by that. He then hired Joe Brady, a young-but-quickly rising assistant who helped LSU and Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow earna national championship last season, asoffensive coordinator. AP Photo/Stephan Savoia. (Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports - via Reuters). Those boil down to either Fix Darnold or Get Someone New or, more likely, trying to do both at the same time. Cam Newton expresses frustration after Sunday's game against Tampa Bay He reflected on his 2015 season, when he was the best player in football and led the Panthers to a 15-1 record and a. Put a fork in him Hes done for good.He was destined to fail after he didnt try to recover that fumble in the Supe rBowl. Newton has started 139 games in the NFL, including 15 last year for the Patriots after his nine years in Charlotte, an era that included a Super Bowl run in 2015. Cam has been terrible for some time. Carolina Panthers celebrate after defeating the Arizona Cardinals to win the NFC Conference Championship. The recent tape doesnt lie, nostalgia the old Cam is still out there, we can fix him! does. But while the 44-year-old Brady never seems to age, Newton has looked a like a man whose play is not what it was. Not much from recent weeks has been what we're used to seeing either. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leaps over center Ryan Kalil (67) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) and strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) to score on a 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter during the NFC Championship game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Jan 24, 2016. Yeah, that kid warming up in the commercial laughs at that too. "No . While he wasn't getting into his own future, the immediate seems to be taking care of itself. "I'm sure Cam Newton's not living on what he's done," Rhule said. What the No. Email Scott at sfowler@charlotteobserver.com or call him at 704-358-5140, Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Charlotte area sports - only $1 a month. The Panthers are in trouble again this season. A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Aug 27, 2019 at 10:23am PDT. Asked which quarterbacks he emulates, he pointed to the Ravens' 2019 unanimous MVP and former Panthers MVP Cam Newton. Before serving as the Tigers' passing game coordinator in 2019, Brady spent two years with the Saints as an offensive assistant. We're running our offense and Cam's going to come in and do what we do, but right now we're just focused on this game we're not looking ahead to anything right now.". Sporting News breaks down whether Newton will be able to take the field on Sunday vs. the Cardinals: Newton is expected to be active, according to Ian Rapoport, though coach Matt Rhule said it's not likely Newton plays vs. the Cardinals on Sunday. I know that. So why are Barnes and Newton similar in this category? Enjoy retirement. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. Dude is more interested in how he looks at post game press conference than on the field. Should fans of the Panthers be nervous? Its been a chaotic week for Carolina Panthers fans in both good and bad ways. Newton recently made the case to still be a starter. With interim head coach Steve Wilks leading the way for a lowly organization, the current situation under center is not a favorable one, especially with the struggles of the Panthers passing game and the inability to convert third downs at a consistent rate. In his second start in his second stint with the Panthers, Newton. Why did the Panthers cut Cam Newton? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Placed on IR (foot) Matthew Stafford, Lions. Newtons body has diminished and he is not the same player. Remember when he got destroyed in the Super Bowl and the narrative was, he WILL be back and multiple times? Observer experts pick the score, Want to watch the Carolina Panthers-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on TV? Panthers coach Ron Rivera is hesitant to play Newton due to the rib injury he suffered in a preseason game last month against the New England Patriots, sources told Mortensen. It's an issue that has plagued Panthers quarterbacks since Newton, leading to injuries for several guys. Schefter reports he also has playoff-heavy incentives built into his contract. The former MVP quarterback agreed to a contract with the Panthers on Thursday morning, the team announced. Walker and Jacob Eason as the top two healthy quarterbacks on the roster. BOSTON (CBS) -- Two weeks ago, a euphoric Cam Newton shouted to the world that he was back. But even while trying to keep it from sounding like a benediction, the Panthers quarterback gave the impression he wasn't sure he'd ever pass this way again. They understood what Keep Pounding meant, Newton said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) The founder of the Carolina Panthers, died Wednesday night at age 86, the team announced Thursday. It's been commonly echoed on social media that Newton. While the Panthers have PJ Walker and just-signed backup Matt Barkley on hand, the addition of Newton brings experience to an offense that already has plenty of weapons. CHARLOTTE, N.C Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL's most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team . Also, later in this article, fantasy football lovers will get to know whether Newton should be in their 2022 fantasy football draft. There was so much potential for the Heisman Trophy winner to be one of the more successful players the league has ever seen. Why is he revered in the locker room? Then again, these Panthers don't exactly operate using rational thinking and conventional wisdom. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 49-15. Newton was part of building something special. He never made excuses or complained about the inherent unfairness of life in the NFL. "Just trying to make big plays, just like Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson." Cam Newton and Jonathan Stewart celebrate a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. In just his second start this season for the franchise he led for nearly a decade, Newton was. In truth, the typical NFL quarterback is a big person. Allow me to enumerate: 1. Such savings areidealfor a franchise looking to rebuild its roster, but they became vital when the Panthers signed Bridgewater. But that hasnt stopped the NFL from forgetting about what a dynamic figure prime Cam Newton was at the peak of his powers in the hope others with fewer credentials can pick themselves up off the canvas. Nate Davis, USA TODAY. Vincent Frank Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has not drawn much interest around the league leading up to Week 1. Rivera and his staff, tight end Greg Olsen, guard Trai Turner, safety Eric Reid and even longtime special teams ace Colin Jones can help explainwhy the Panthers are lettingNewton walk. 3 reasons Carolina's QB move became inevitable, Why the Redskins' rumored interest in Cam Newton makes sense, Why Cam Newton is the Patriots' best option to replace Tom Brady. Newton has tried to get back into the league after leaving the Patriots before the start of the season, even getting the COVID-19 vaccine to make himself more marketable to teams that may have a quarterback need. No team has shown any interest in signing him this year. While it might be hard to admit, Newton is at the end of his career. The news of Cam Newton's release from the Patriots was shocking, but it didn't catch anyone off guard. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Which is abysmal in todays NFL. What would have been much more fitting for Newton: a home game, a win, a fine performance and a ride into the sunset. The main theme of that Nov. 12 event was that Newton had come to Charlotte to work, not as a ceremonial figurehead. Cam Newton smiles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Nov 4, 2018. A new coach meant a new vision, whichmeant a new staff of assistants and, eventually, a new franchise passer. An NFL MVP award. This reminds me of Cam Newton in his prime. The visit to Dr. Anderson in Green Bay is to learn why his condition isnt improving, source said. 's most valuable player in 2015, as they began paring their roster to the league-mandated 53 players before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline. Once the team determined Darnold was essentially out indefinitely, it identified Newton as the best quarterback to lead a playoff run. Something he was reportedly willing to accept on the right franchise. Cam Newton passes against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. There has been no parade down Tryon Street for Newton or these Panthers, who have lost six games in a row and are about to complete their fourth straight losing season. In that sense, he remains paired with Rivera, who was fired as Carolina's coach in December before taking the same job in Washington. Scott Fitterer told #PFTPM that Newton could possibly return again to the Panthers. But that doesnt mean Newton isnt at least deserving of a backup spot somewhere. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton screams as he runs out of the smoke during player introductions at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Even if Newton is well past his prime and no longer the same player he was four years ago. Friday was a walkthrough, and Saturday was slightly more intense. It's something that has set him apart from other players. The Panthers rank second in the NFL in total defense, fourth in third-down percentage, and sixth in sacks remarkable improvements over a year ago. Cam Newton had an unusual 2021 season, with the Patriots surprisingly cutting him before the season, the Panthers surprisingly picking him up in the middle of the season, and sitting on the bench . 1 overall draft selection in 2011 has done for the organization is nothing short of spectacular. There is a lot of confusion going on among fantasy football players on whether to keep Newton on their fantasy roster. Newton was a free agent because the Patriots surprisingly cut him Aug. 31. At the same time, you're trying to build a Super Bowl-caliber team. In the aftermath of the draft, G.M. It has been a wonderful career that seems to have had an unfavorable culmination, one that fans will continue to ponder, what-if?. So did Newton, who kept pounding and brought the energy to Bank of America Stadium on a more consistent basis than anyone else ever did. Hence the familiarity with former New Orleans backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, whom the Pantherssigned to a three-year contract worth $63 million in free agency last week. After starting his NFL journey in 2011, he was the face of the Panthers until, in 2020, he switched teams and played a season for the New England Patriots. Benjamin has 21 catches, 329 yards and three TDs, an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. And now he's in this spot. At once Newton was confident in his own abilities, and at times he seemed to recognize what was happening in front of him. After he suffered several injuries, the Panthers released him in March 2020. He then mentioned former Panther greats like Steve Smith, Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Josh Norman (even though Newton got into a brief fight with him once), Jordan Gross, Ryan Kalil and Julius Peppers. Cam Newton was dealt an unfair hand after leaving the Carolina Panthers It was a difficult situation for Newton. Carolina simply could not carry bothcontracts at the same time. MORE: Cam Newton contract details: How much is Panthers QB making in 2021? That worked for a while, but it ultimately led to the quarterback's body breaking down. There was very little attention given to the former Carolina Panther this offseason. Thats not much of a fitting ending, and thats only if he gets to play at all. They want to win now, they want to win this year, and they want to win next year. This story was originally published January 9, 2022, 6:45 AM. As columnist Scott Fowler wrote today, this being Newton's last. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. Even the Redskins, the team Rivera coaches and a sensible landing place for Newton, reportedly has decided to take a wait-and-see approach. NFL.com reports Newton, if active, could play in a small package of plays. At 4-5, the Panthers are still very much in the mix for one of the seven playoff spots available in the NFC. The Panthers head coach knows that is complicated since they're picking ninth, but made it clear his preference would be to find a rookie quarterback and build. This team wants to win. Lots of teams right now in the NFL are trying to figure out how to get past .500, and have a good year and win in the second half of the year. The top pick in 2011 was an obvious choice for general manager Marty Hurney and first-year coach Ron Rivera because Heisman Trophy-winning Auburn quarterback Cam Newton was sitting atopthe board and waiting to save the Panthers. One of the most over rated QBs ever. Cam Newton (1) looks for a fan to give the ball away to after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. Your login session has expired. It's also what likely hinders teams from adding him as a backup. The NFL MVP of old is no longer and is in the past. This leaves P.J. The Panthers, for business reasons in what fundamentally is an entertainment business, were a good option. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Newton could potentially earn the right to challenge for the Panthers' starting role in 2022: "But more importantly, Newton will have a chance to cement his status as Carolina's starter for the remainder of this year and potentially the 2022 season as well, sources told ESPN. Im telling you, you cant make up a lie this good, Newton said at the time. Their rookie quarterback Matt Corral has sustained a Lisfranc injury and Sam Darnold's ankle sprain might keep him away from some games. INDIANAPOLIS - If Anthony Richardson's self-perception is accurate, the NFL team that drafts him is going to have a two-time MVP on its hands. It may feel like "only a few of us" but the vast majority of sane panthers fans loved Cam . Not a team player and only causes distractions within the team. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation supported the first-of-its-kind in Mecklenburg County project, which offers urgent care for behavioral health needs.