When I first got here, it was a lot of uncertainty about how long I'd be here. I have a lot of respect for fans that believe that Newton can still play and help their team to victory. "There are four teams in the NFC with more than six wins. Mayfield may not be in the best position to shrug at Newtons presence on the depth chart, if the Panthers trade Sam Darnold. That's always been the guy I looked up to." When asked if he is a better thrower of the football coming out of college than . But he could certainly be one of the league's more valuable backups. "With the arrival of the Panthers in 1995, he changed the . A post shared by Kyle Allen (@kyle_allen) on Oct 27, 2019 at 9:01am PDT. 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. 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. Vincent Frank Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has not drawn much interest around the league leading up to Week 1. NFL FREE AGENCY:Notable moves | Winners &losers | Grades. It was a nice, heart-warming reunion for the first few weeks of his return, but nothing more than that. Photograph: Joe Camporeale/USA Today Sports The quarterback was one of the most feared players in the league. 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. A slew of injuries at the position could change things, obviously. Why Cam Newton isn't starting for the Panthers in Week 10 vs. Cardinals, Why Cam Newtonis returning to Panthers for a second act, Why the Cam Newton-Panthers reunion is a bad idea for Carolina. Cam Newton during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 23, 2018. They gave him the opportunity to not only win the starting job for the. The NFL MVP of old is no longer and is in the past. His most recent press conference came Dec. 26, after the last Tampa Bay game. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. This is about now, and maximizing the opportunity for the 2021 Panthers. Still, I would have liked to have seen that curtain call, and I would like to see Newton do something special Sunday so he can go out with a bang rather than a whimper. Updated. Free agent quarterback Cam Newton hasn't signed with a team yet, but it's not for lack of offers. This injected a sense of hope and belonging that was sorely lacking under previous head coach Matt Rhule, although it was evident from a long way out that the Auburn product joining was not his call. Newton had gotten benched in that 32-6 loss and stood alone at the 25-yard line for most of the fourth quarter, hands clasped behind his back, watching the rest of the contest. 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. My job is to try to win.". While he wasn't getting into his own future, the immediate seems to be taking care of itself. There is the argument that Newton could return with some time to prepare and potentially be half the signal-caller he was before the injuries began to take their toll. Only six had a higher passer rating than Newton's 103.7. The Panthers signed Newton to a one-year deal on Thursday, giving him only two days of practice to get ready for the Cardinals. Sports columnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994. 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. Cam Newton and Thomas Davis travel for their game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) The founder of the Carolina Panthers, died Wednesday night at age 86, the team announced Thursday. The Patriots decided that rookie Mac Jones is ready to take over as the starter and that. Newton has been absolutely horrendous in his last several starts. With every passing week and with every win under Kyle Allen, I begin to think my theory is correct. Cam Newton looks to pass during a week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018. IYER:Why the Redskins' rumored interest in Cam Newton makes sense. Cam has been terrible for some time. May 25, 2022 9:12 AM EDT When the Panthers brought back Cam Newton last season, it was never a long-term play. Even if Newtons prowess running the football remained a weapon of significant use in Carolina and could potentially help elsewhere. 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. 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. 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. But mostly Newton is about to stand on the sideline once again for a 5-11 team that has lost six in a row. The Panthers have Baker Mayfield as their starting QB. 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. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 49-15. Paired with Rivera, Newtonended up doing just that. Why has the NFL seemingly forgotten about former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton despite some suspect play around the league? The Panthers began playing in 1995 and Richardson owned them until 2018, when he sold the team under pressure to current owner David Tepper. "No . 1. Maybe a simple phone call to the former face of the franchise could do the trickagain. While the Panthers are meeting with Derek Carr in Indianapolis, their focus is more on mid-level . Carolina listed Darnold out for 4-6 weeks but, according to a report from ESPN, is operating as if Darnold is out for the year. This leaves P.J. He has played for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). and even when the offense messed a play up, Cam would turn it in to a 15yd gain. But the player didnt do enough to completely remove Darnold from the equation and has been searching for a new home ever since. Theyre off the table for now, and they likely will be for all of the coming season barring very significant and unexpected changes. 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. On many, Newton runs the ball, as thats now clearly what hes best at doing. Newton screamed Im B-A-A-A-CK! after accounting for two touchdowns on his first two plays at Arizona Nov. 14, and life briefly felt like a fairy tale again. And now he's in this spot. Walking into an offense with talented targets such as Christian McCaffrey and DJ Moore and Robby Anderson could allow for a quick transition, and the familiarity with the first two can only help. A familiar smiling face will be back on the sidelines for Carolina on Sunday. He has authored or co-authored eight books, including four about the Carolina Panthers. Offensive rookie of the year. 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. Panthers Wire Panthers great Cam Newton honors late Jerry Richardson Panthers legend Cam Newton honored the late Jerry Richardson in a touching post on Friday morning. Once the team determined Darnold was essentially out indefinitely, it identified Newton as the best quarterback to lead a playoff run. A Super Bowl appearance. Cam Newton visits the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club on Marsh Road on November 12, 2018. SIZE Quarterbacks may look smaller on the field, but that is only because they are surrounded by freakin' giants. Should fans of the Panthers be nervous? According to ESPN's David Newton, while the Panthers have visited with Carr, it's mostly been out of due diligence. Something Panthers fans need to realize, even with the injuries and uncertainty across the organization. Support my work with a digital subscription, Panthers founder, former owner Jerry Richardson leaves behind a complicated legacy, A nervous Kevin Durant debuts for Phoenix in Charlotte. "Today was just a walkthrough. However, the standard of quarterback play around the NFL this season makes it hard to fathom why former Carolina Panthers icon Cam Newton has been seemingly forgotten. The addition ofBridgewater'scontractledto the release of Newton. What makes it so . 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. Friday was a walkthrough, and Saturday was slightly more intense. AP Photo/Stephan Savoia. Last season when Darnold went down due to injury, the Panthers brought back their former franchise player Newton to help fill in. On the sideline, I had a moment where you look back over the year at guys who taught you, Newton said afterward. The Panthers have been rotating quarterbacks throughout the season, and Newton could regain control of the offense if Darnold struggles. Greg Olsen and Cam Newton celebrate a touchdown during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 16, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. He stood by on the sideline as Darnold played the late stages, watching helplessly as the game perhaps his last one here ended. As for the busy quarterback market during NFL free agency, itonly compoundedissues forthe Panthers as they searched for a trade partner. Together again pic.twitter.com/PXGaVTvvZX. Perhaps Newton is at peace with leaving the game behind. An All-Pro nod. Cam Newton, Panthers. The Panthers' all-time leading passer quickly became the most important player in franchise history given thenational relevance he brought to a small-market team that was established just 25 years ago. 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. Cam Newton does not have to seek a trade any longer. Almost a full decade ago, the Panthers were preparing for what would be an easy decision with the No. 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. Cam Newton and Julius Peppers laugh on the sidelines during a week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018. One quarterback that wasn't expected to be released on Tuesday was former Panther, Cam Newton. I floated a while ago that Cam Newtons days of throwing footballs for the Carolina Panthers could be over. Cam Newton Carolina Panthers against Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, September 9, 2018. It's also what likely hinders teams from adding him as a backup. This is not the Cam Newton Cam Newton's used to seeing. Schefter reports he also has playoff-heavy incentives built into his contract. Your login session has expired. He never made excuses or complained about the inherent unfairness of life in the NFL.