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. Then again, these Panthers don't exactly operate using rational thinking and conventional wisdom. drewlockrocks says: 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. The recent tape doesnt lie, nostalgia the old Cam is still out there, we can fix him! does. Three Pro Bowl selections. 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. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 49-15. Hes got other interests going on media mogul, youth football coach, and aspiring real estate developer so missing an entire season is likely to put him at the back of everyones minds when it comes to planning for the future. CHARLOTTE Everyone has a plan. 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. Including Cam Newton. The same goes for . The move allows the . The arm isnt what it once was. He took more hits than any quarterback during his time and it wasn't particularly close. It didnt go well for Hornets, Galen Youngs family upset after the woman who caused his death gets no prison time, At age 72, Dom Capers looks back and forward as he rejoins the Carolina Panthers, An astonishing legacy: Steve Joyner has coached basketball for 45 years at J.C. Smith, An island of misfit toys: Reich and original Panthers had unforgettable year in 1995, Cam Newton deserved a better ending than what the Carolina Panthers gave him, What Matt Rhule said about his job security with Panthers, not playing Cam Newton more, Bucs 41, Panthers 17: Instant reaction as Carolina loses 7th straight to end season, Panthers will pick 6th in the NFL draft. It is best to look for other alternatives for the QB2 position. The move might beshocking to those who havenot been monitoring recent developments in Carolina, but it had become an inevitability. Those boil down to either Fix Darnold or Get Someone New or, more likely, trying to do both at the same time. He was an awesome college QB carrying a team that had no other players make the NFL to a national title; however, his star sure has fallen in the NFL. His most recent press conference came Dec. 26, after the last Tampa Bay game. And with the additions of kicker Zane Gonzalez and punter Lachlan Edwards and improved coverage teams, the special teams units have improved significantly over the course of the season. Fans still worship their hero and rightfully so after everything he gave the Panthers on and off the field, but its been a quick path to relative obscurity for the player since Rhule went back on his initial word and released the No. A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Aug 27, 2019 at 10:23am PDT. Everyone else is about like us. But Newton had been dealing with shoulder issues throughout 2018, and the Panthers finally shut him down after a Week 15 performance against the Saints in which he completed 16 of 29 passes for 131 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. Darnold took the 60 other plays, which . Since then, its been 7-9, 5-11, 5-11 and either 5-12 or 6-11 this season. The Panthers named Sam Darnold as the starter with Newton as his primary backup. The Panthers have Baker Mayfield as their starting QB. Cam has been terrible for some time. I hope Newton does at least get into this game. The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. I dont think so. And how quickly you react can make all the difference. Incumbent starter Baker Mayfield suffered a similar injury and is expected to be out for the next few weeks. Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic features Northwestern High School and Providence Day School. 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.". He said discipline is the key to countering . Newton surely cravedan extension he publicly requested "a little commitment" in a NSFW Instagram video a few weeks ago and the Panthers were not willing to add years and dollars to the contract of a 30-year-old quarterback whose last two seasons were marred by injuries (more on those later), especially as they transitioned to a new offense. Allow me to enumerate: 1. Those issues haven't magically been fixed just because the team signed Cam Newton, they've just been kicked down the road. Thats fine. Injuries suck but thats the reality of the NFL. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The Panthers are in trouble again this season. 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. As long as you can win with Kyle Allen, the Panthers simply cant take him off of the field. Newtons body has diminished and he is not the same player. Cam Newton is back with Carolina. One of the best things about Newton has always been the thrum of possibility every time he breaks the huddle. 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. Hell be broke in a couple of years, hes still better than Geno Smith, Marcus Mariota and Ryan Tannehill. Nicknamed "Super Cam", he is the NFL leader in quarterback rushing touchdowns and second in quarterback rushing yards.Newton had a college football stint at Florida before joining Auburn . On the sideline, I had a moment where you look back over the year at guys who taught you, Newton said afterward. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Benjamin has 21 catches, 329 yards and three TDs, an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. Steve Smith visits Cam Newton during Panthers practice on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Cam Newton gives away a football and bracelet to fans during a week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Quarterback Jimmy Clausen, the team's second-round pick in 2010, had thrown 3 touchdowns and 9 interceptions as the starter for most of what was one of the worst seasonsin franchisehistory. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation supported the first-of-its-kind in Mecklenburg County project, which offers urgent care for behavioral health needs. Carolina simply could not carry bothcontracts at the same time. I know that. They dont treat black mobile QBs like QBs, Justin Fields run and slide and is hit again, The Mayor of Trey Town, PlumDawg Millionaire. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? He has authored or co-authored eight books, including four about the Carolina Panthers. The comparisons always have chased Anthony Richardson around the football field. Your login session has expired. 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. And just as quickly as New England cut him, he's back in action, though Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Friday it's "not very likely" Newton plays. Florio's belief is not without validity. MORE: Why the Cam Newton-Panthers reunion is a bad idea for Carolina. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. Sunday will likely be the last time Cam Newton suits up as a Carolina Panther; his contract expires at the end of the season. Such savings areidealfor a franchise looking to rebuild its roster, but they became vital when the Panthers signed Bridgewater. At the same time, you're trying to build a Super Bowl-caliber team. They are bigger than most people who play that position. My job is to try to win.". "There are four teams in the NFC with more than six wins. (Kirby Lee/NFL). Cam looked pretty good the 1st week as a starter for NE against Seattle but was awful from that point on. But the likelihood is he wont. 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'm sure Cam Newton's not living on what he's done," Rhule said. Who should stay, who should go, Who wins between Panthers, Bucs in season finale? Vincent Frank Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has not drawn much interest around the league leading up to Week 1. Cam Newton, after playing his ninth season with the Panthers, was released after suffering a series of injuries that led to him missing most of the game for the Panthers in 2019. It's uncertain if the injury was exacerbated by playing against New England or if the team simply became aware of it following the loss. Playing football is a long way off. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and the 2015 NFL MVP, is officially back in the black and blue. So Newton is about to leave the Panthers for good, as a backup, on the road. "Growing up, it was always . The Panthers signed their quarterback to a one-year deal on Thursday, setting him up to take over quarterback duties for the remainder of the season. He has big-play ability," Jones said. The addition ofBridgewater'scontractledto the release of Newton. Bill Romanowski, former NFL linebacker and all-around doer of dumb things, had some. Its been a chaotic week for Carolina Panthers fans in both good and bad ways. "Jerry Richardson's contributions to professional football in the Carolinas are historic," Panthers owners David and Nicole Tepper said in a statement. "With the arrival of the Panthers in 1995, he changed the . You likely do, too, just to see what would happen next. And this team moving forward wants to win. Newton couldnt save the Panthers in 2021, no matter how hard he worked. Newton doesnt owe football anything. The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. What makes it so . Please logout and login again. The Florida Gators quarterback has heard many discussed. Cam Newton was seen as raw coming out of Auburn, and he still went No. He has played for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). Mosley noted the Panthers run distracting motions and shifts to pull defensive playmakers away from Newton's designed runs. Cam Newton runs for a touchdown during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 26, 2017. It's an issue that has plagued Panthers quarterbacks since Newton, leading to injuries for several guys. 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. The Panthers couldn't trade Cam Newton Carolina failed to find a team willing to trade for Newton for two reasons: the quarterback's health issues that contributed to the Panthers'. A post shared by Kyle Allen (@kyle_allen) on Oct 27, 2019 at 9:01am PDT. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Newtonimmediately becamefree to sign with another team as a free agent. While the Panthers are meeting with Derek Carr in Indianapolis, their focus is more on mid-level . Kind of sad. Whether or not Cam Newton can save the Carolina Panthers' sinking season remains to be seen. As for the busy quarterback market during NFL free agency, itonly compoundedissues forthe Panthers as they searched for a trade partner. I loved his energy and he was so fun to watch. You must be logged in to leave a comment. This has led to questions from fans and media alike. 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. According to Ian Rapoport on Friday, the Auburn Heisman winners injured foot is not getting better, and that playing football is a long way off.. Managed again by Hurney, who returned to the teamafter a five-year absence while Dave Gettleman served as GM, the Panthers on Tuesdaycut their 30-year-old franchise quarterback. Just finding a job was not enough for the 2015 NFL MVP, who was looking for the right fit to start or land a backup role within an organization that possessed legitimate chances of contending. 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. Their rookie quarterback Matt Corral has sustained a Lisfranc injury and Sam Darnold's ankle sprain might keep him away from some games. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez/Carolina Panthers, Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez/2015 Carolina Panthers, Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez/2017 Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez. Though the quarterback said he gained some "closure" and learned a lot about himself over the past. 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. There is a lot of confusion going on among fantasy football players on whether to keep Newton on their fantasy roster. Newton stands to make $500,000 for each playoff win in which he plays at least 50 percent of the game; $1.5 million if Carolina reaches the Super Bowl and he plays 50 percent of the offensive snaps; and a $1 million bonus if selected the Super Bowl MVP. Ended with a 85.2 QBR. Theyre off the table for now, and they likely will be for all of the coming season barring very significant and unexpected changes. 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. 5:26 PM on Mar 2, 2023 CST. The visit to Dr. Anderson in Green Bay is to learn why his condition isnt improving, source said. The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. Right now, 2023 NFL draft prospect Anthony Richardson is a self-salesman as much as he is a quarterbackeven if that means putting himself above his childhood idol. "Football has been good to me," Newton said early in the press conference, after he was asked a question about rotating with Sam Darnold in a 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. Goodbye again, Cam. What followed after indicated Newton is no longer the same guy that used to fly over the trenches at the goal line, using his power and size to run over defenses en route to touchdowns, and slinging the ball 60-yards downfield on a rope. An NFL MVP award. Carolina failed to find a team willing to trade for Newton for two reasons:the quarterback'shealth issues that contributed to the Panthers' decision to part with him in the first place, and the surprising lack of a market for a starting quarterback in 2020. 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. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. 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. That worked for a while, but it ultimately led to the quarterback's body breaking down. Cam Newton celebrates with fans after the Panthers' win on Sunday. The founder and former owner of the Panthers passed away on Wednesday night. Schefter reports he also has playoff-heavy incentives built into his contract. But in the NFL it rarely happens that way. Nate Davis, USA TODAY. Nothing lasts forever and father time waits for no man. One quarterback that wasn't expected to be released on Tuesday was former Panther, Cam Newton. Cam Newton carries the football during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017. The Panthers are left with QB Baker Mayfield and PJ Walker. Come back and see us sometime. That it just so happened to be the franchise's top signal-caller of all time was a coincidence. And it does feel unfair sometimes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) The founder of the Carolina Panthers, died Wednesday night at age 86, the team announced Thursday. That doesn't necessarily mean Newton won't play, though. At a minimum, the starter would have to have a sufficiently strong grip on his job to not feel threatened by that. he may have beena leader and revered 10 yrs ago, but now he is looked at as a joke in the locker room, im sure the younger guys are like nice outfit boomer! Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. 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. Offensive rookie of the year. Not a member? 1. BOSTON (CBS) -- Two weeks ago, a euphoric Cam Newton shouted to the world that he was back. 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 was so much potential for the Heisman Trophy winner to be one of the more successful players the league has ever seen. 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. Cam Newton during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 23, 2018.