The Panthers, for business reasons in what fundamentally is an entertainment business, were a good option. There was opportunities for us to move the ball.". You likely do, too, just to see what would happen next. This is not the Cam Newton Cam Newton's used to seeing. Cam Newton has had more than a decade-long career, mostly with the Carolina Panthers. MORE: Why Cam Newtonis returning to Panthers for a second act. Please logout and login again. Of course, I thought that two years ago, too, when the Panthers tried to trade Newton shortly after head coach Matt Rhule got to Charlotte and then released him outright while signing Teddy Bridgewater. The Florida Gators quarterback has heard many discussed. Part of me believes that there is still some juice left in the tank. That has been life for the Panthers, really, for the past four years. Hell be broke in a couple of years, hes still better than Geno Smith, Marcus Mariota and Ryan Tannehill. "No .
But that doesnt mean Newton isnt at least deserving of a backup spot somewhere. What would have been much more fitting for Newton: a home game, a win, a fine performance and a ride into the sunset. Although his level of performance is at its lowest, he still believes he can outplay any QB in the league. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. Now, hes not healthy, hes not getting better and the Panthers are winning with Allen. The Panthers signed Newton to a one-year deal on Thursday, giving him only two days of practice to get ready for the Cardinals. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. After that, the flashes of Newton were minimal at best. With Allen playing solid and Newton being so bad over his past eight starts, the Panthers are much better off without the former dual-threat star on the field. Rapid Reactions: Panthers fall to Buccaneers, 32-6, Matt Rhule speaks about game against Tampa Bay, Cam Newton expresses frustration after Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. See video, posts and updates straight from Indianapolis as Panthers leaders speak to the media. 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, has died. The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. While it might be hard to admit, Newton is at the end of his career. Should fans of the Panthers be nervous? BOSTON (CBS) -- Two weeks ago, a euphoric Cam Newton shouted to the world that he was back. The game failed him to a certain extent and when the time comes, the debate will be rife about whether or not his exploits deserve a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "He's all about what's next and what he wants to do. Even if Newton is well past his prime and no longer the same player he was four years ago.
Fowler has earned 20 national APSE writing awards and hosted The Observers podcast Carruth, which Sports Illustrated named 2018s Podcast of the Year. His new podcast and online series is called Sports Legends of the Carolinas and features 1-on-1 interviews with NC and SC sports icons. At some point we just have to face the music and recognize that Newton might be done as the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. Though the Panthers have (likely strategically) noted Newton will be ready for training camp, if not earlier, the quarterbackis still recovering from foot surgery after a Lisfranc injury limited his 2019 season to just two games. Despite that, he remains unsigned just a week away from the NFL's opening Sunday. 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 . This story was originally published January 9, 2022, 6:45 AM. ", By the end of his 17 minutes at the podium, Newton was asked if this felt like a goodbye, and he replied: "Nah, it don't feel like that. Steve Smith visits Cam Newton during Panthers practice on Thursday, September 6, 2018. 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. NFL FREE AGENCY:Notable moves | Winners &losers | Grades. Its been complicated at times, but overall its been a blast. It didnt generate many wins. His interests finally aligned with another team's when Carolina saw a sudden, glaring need for a proven veteran quarterback.
Cam Newton returns to the Carolina Panthers - WFAE Behind Enemy Lines: Why Panthers' Newton has become more one Maybe a simple phone call to the former face of the franchise could do the trickagain. '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. A less charitable reading says that the Saints dismissed Newton out of hand in favor of starting either Trevor Siemian or Taysom Hill. Perhaps Newton is at peace with leaving the game behind. Incumbent starter Baker Mayfield suffered a similar injury and is expected to be out for the next few weeks.
Why has the NFL seemingly forgotten about Cam Newton? When we presented the most ideal non-Panthers fits for Newton last month, we included the Titans, Chargers, Buccaneers and Patriots.
Why it's time for the Carolina Panthers to give up on Cam Newton Arriving so late and learning. Cam was not a good fit in NE and that experience ruined him. Sam Darnold is not yet fully healthy from a high-ankle sprain. "Just trying to make big plays, just like Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson." And that's hard for a lot of people. After serving as a free agent for a few months, the Panthers took him in after their starting QB Sam Darnold sustained a shoulder injury mid-season. Enjoy retirement. Newton talked about former teammates from his first stint here, calling a number of them by name and saying: "They understood what Keep Pounding meant.". 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. "I started calling myself Cam Jackson in 11th grade," Richardson said Friday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Cam Newton benched by Carolina Panthers in QB's second start - USA TODAY Richardson died peacefully March 1, 2023, at his Charlotte . This was not the Cam Newton fans are used to seeing. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Cam Newton during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 23, 2018. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Cam Newton. Cam was overrated most of his career. In 2020, Newton signed a one-year deal with the Patriots and started all 15 games as their leading quarterback. But circumstances change. Newton, who finished 21 of 37 for 233 yards with one touchdown and an early interception in the red zone, said he doesn't know why the Panthers can't win close games. Walker and Jacob Eason as the top two healthy quarterbacks on the roster.
AP source: Panthers to meet with QB Derek Carr at combine The Panthers didnt rule out the prospect of Newton coming back following his bombshell return to the franchise ahead of Week 10 in 2021. Cam Newton during the Carolina Panthers game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October, 29, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Allow me to enumerate: 1. Nate Davis, USA TODAY. The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. At once Newton was confident in his own abilities, and at times he seemed to recognize what was happening in front of him. Cam looked pretty good the 1st week as a starter for NE against Seattle but was awful from that point on. "Today was just a walkthrough. Let's dive deeper and get to know all about Cam Newton's 2022 season. The good is the franchise cutting ties with Matt Rhule, with the bad being the injuries that have begun to mount at quarterback. 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. . Such savings areidealfor a franchise looking to rebuild its roster, but they became vital when the Panthers signed Bridgewater. Florio's belief is not without validity.
Superman returns: Cam Newton's reunion with the Panthers was a joy to He has big-play ability," Jones said. Newton isnt.
Cam Newton finds redemption in his comeback game vs. Cardinals CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers will meet with free agent quarterback Derek Carr this week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, according to a person familiar with the . Newton won't start for Carolina in Week 17. The 2022 season was no exception, as Carolina played to a disappointing . As I recall, Dan Marino also got destroyed in a Super Bowl. You guessed it. The Carolina Panthers didn't wait long to put Cam Newton on the active roster. Why has the NFL seemingly forgotten about former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton despite some suspect play around the league? Newtons body has diminished and he is not the same player. However, there's a reason a player who once dragged a team to 15-1 and a Super Bowl appearance with Ted Ginn and Devin Funchess as his top targets can't get a job: his health.
Cam Newton Benched In Second Start With Panthers After Ugly Passing The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. SIZE Quarterbacks may look smaller on the field, but that is only because they are surrounded by freakin' giants. Coach Ron Rivera told reporters Tuesday that the starting quarterback wouldn't participate in Thursday's game versus the Chicago. "Jerry Richardson's contributions to professional football in the Carolinas are historic," Panthers owners David and Nicole Tepper said in a statement. A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Aug 27, 2019 at 10:23am PDT. The Panthers are 4-5 through nine weeks of play and currently in last place in the NFC South behind the Buccaneers (6-2), Saints (5-3) and Falcons (4-4). "I'm sure Cam Newton's not living on what he's done," Rhule said. That person is none other than Cam Newton. The native son of the Carolinas brought football to his home region, changing the course of the history of two states. Cant wait to see what outfits he wears in retirement. There is a lot of confusion going on among fantasy football players on whether to keep Newton on their fantasy roster. On Sunday, Cam was benched. The. 1 overall draft selection in 2011 has done for the organization is nothing short of spectacular. It may feel like "only a few of us" but the vast majority of sane panthers fans loved Cam . In releasing Newton, Carolina save$19.1 million in salary cap space while taking on a dead cap charge of just $2 million for 2020.
Panthers QB Cam Newton will not play against Cardinals - For The Win The Panthers are left with QB Baker Mayfield and PJ Walker. It's also what likely hinders teams from adding him as a backup.. 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. Newton left the Panthers after a nine-year career in Carolina, completing 59.6 percent of his passes for 29,041 yards and 182 touchdowns to 108 interceptions. This second go-around, it's just unfortunate, because you put so much work into trying to find ways to win, building relationships along the way.
Cam Newton scores 2 TDs in first 2 plays back with Carolina Panthers Why Cam Newton should be the Washington Football Team's next quarterback Given that he has turned down multiple requests the last two weeks to talk to the local media, he may also have already given his final statements as a Panther. Asked which quarterbacks he emulates, he pointed to the Ravens' 2019 unanimous MVP and former Panthers MVP Cam Newton. This is about now, and maximizing the opportunity for the 2021 Panthers.
Five reasons why the NFL's Cam Newton is similar to the GFL's Quentin Hes revered by teammates. Even if he lands up against the Panthers this season, chances are low that he will start games for them. It did before Newton burst onto the scene and will thrive long after hes gone. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Scott Fitterer plan on speaking with the veteran quarterback again next week after Tuesday's meeting in Indianapolis. The Bridgewater signing comes withcap number of $14 million for 2020, so with Newton included,the Panthers would have had$35.1 million on the books for a pair of quarterbacks, one of which was not in the plans for the future.
Panthers founder, former owner Jerry Richardson dies at 86 And now he's in this spot. Carolina earned high marks in several key areas in survey, which rated various aspects of players' experience from strength coaches and the locker room to treatment of families. The Panthers have Baker Mayfield as their starting QB.
Cam Newton Wants To Stay In NFL, But 'I'm Not Coming Back - CBS News Other underperforming quarterbacks around the league three of whom have turned out for Carolina in recent seasons still get countless chances to prove themselves while hes left on the outside looking in. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "I don't necessarily know what the future holds," he said. Newton is not listed on the team's depth chart as of Sunday: P.J. Newton is Carolina's all-time leader in nearly every quarterback statistical category. But the likelihood is he wont. The news of Cam Newton's release from the Patriots was shocking, but it didn't catch anyone off guard. His most recent press conference came Dec. 26, after the last Tampa Bay game. In the context of the organizational changes noted above, the spring of 2020 quickly becamean ideal time to cut ties. 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. He hasnt done more than rehab to the side.
Bill Romanowski's tweet about Cam Newton widely panned as racist "But I'm going to look that lion in the eyeball, and not blink.". How to find it. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Last year, the Panthers brought back quarterback Cam Newton for a second stint. 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.
NFL news: Cam Newton not ready to sign with a team just yet - Yahoo! Rookie Matt Corral is also out for the season with a Lisfranc foot injury. "I was able to walk away unscathed. Instead of opting for Newton, there are many options available, with Justin Fields, Jameis Winston, Tua Tagovailoa, and Trevor Lawrence. Carolina simply could not carry bothcontracts at the same time. That kind of self-doubt is not what we're used to hearing from Newton. Remember when he got destroyed in the Super Bowl and the narrative was, he WILL be back and multiple times? He has authored or co-authored eight books, including four about the Carolina Panthers.