Cam Newton during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 23, 2018. 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. 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. But in the NFL it rarely happens that way. In his last four games, he has a combined passer rating of 44.5, with a touchdown and five interceptions. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. 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. CHARLOTTE Everyone has a plan. The Panthers on Thursday agreed to terms (pending a physical) with veteran quarterback Cam Newton, giving them an opportunity to stabilize their offense at a time when so many other things are going well, and the playoffs are still a realistic possibility with nearly half the season remaining. Cam Newton visits the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club on Marsh Road on November 12, 2018. It's also what likely hinders teams from adding him as a backup. His return was well-highlighted after the first couple of. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. During his tenure with the Panthers, they routinely ignored the offensive line, opting to let Newton's evasive abilities and sheer size and strength offset the holes there. Newton hasn't played since the preseason, but if his performance as a member of the Patriots is any indication, he's easily the best quarterback on the team. Though the quarterback said he gained some "closure" and learned a lot about himself over the past. Bringing back the former No. 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. But mostly Newton is about to stand on the sideline once again for a 5-11 team that has lost six in a row. Despite that, he remains unsigned just a week away from the NFL's opening Sunday. No team has shown any interest in signing him this year. The 2022 season was no exception, as Carolina played to a disappointing . According to Ian Rapoport on Friday, the Auburn Heisman winner's injured foot is "not getting better," and that "playing football is a long way off." The native son of the Carolinas brought football to his home region, changing the course of the history of two states. Yeah, that kid warming up in the commercial laughs at that too. Sam Darnold is not yet fully healthy from a high-ankle sprain. Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic features Northwestern High School and Providence Day School. MORE:Why Cam Newton is the Patriots' best option to replace Tom Brady. . Now, in theory, Newton could land with any of those teams as an unrestricted free agent. That said, it's not enough time for Newton to get acclimated to playing in Rhule and Joe Brady's offense. A familiar smiling face will be back on the sidelines for Carolina on Sunday. "I'm just so let down because the city of Charlotte's been good to me. His shoulder took a huge hit from TJ Watt and it was never the same. Cam Newton is unlikely to play in Carolina's season opener, according to sources. Cam Newton smiles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Nov 4, 2018. 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. 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. 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. In that sense, he remains paired with Rivera, who was fired as Carolina's coach in December before taking the same job in Washington. (Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports) Cam Newton. But circumstances change. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He's experienced enough, and aware enough, to know what it sounded like. Its been a chaotic week for Carolina Panthers fans in both good and bad ways. 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). Thats fine. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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 . In 2020, Newton signed a one-year deal with the Patriots and started all 15 games as their leading quarterback. And clearly, the opportunity is there for this to make a significant impact. The Ohio State product feels good about his ability as a passer and extending plays with his legs, but he's just as willing to put in the work to grow at the next level. 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. That worked for a while, but it ultimately led to the quarterback's body breaking down. At 4-5, the Panthers are still very much in the mix for one of the seven playoff spots available in the NFC. In just his second start this season for the franchise he led for nearly a decade, Newton was. But that might be adversely affecting him: Newton didn't get much attention, but doesn't seem to be too bothered by it at this point. When we presented the most ideal non-Panthers fits for Newton last month, we included the Titans, Chargers, Buccaneers and Patriots. It was a nice, heart-warming reunion for the first few weeks of his return, but nothing more than that. Newton's ability to run also matters, since the Panthers have tried to establish that as part of their identity in recent weeks. It has been a wonderful career that seems to have had an unfavorable culmination, one that fans will continue to ponder, what-if?. "Our fans aren't paying money to watch us win in two years. Chances are low that Newton will return to the league this year, so drafting him into your fantasy team does not sound like a good idea. They understood what Keep Pounding meant, Newton said. Through an odd set of circumstances, though, the Panthers then re-signed Newton 19 months later. You must be logged in to leave a comment. As long as you can win with Kyle Allen, the Panthers simply cant take him off of the field. 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. 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. A Charlotte firefighter tends to Carolina Panthers NFL football quarterback Cam Newton following a two-vehicle crash not far from the team's stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Dec. 9, 2014. 1 overall selection in 2011 when opportunities elsewhere were extremely limited. The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. Its a shame that his career was slowly cut short by nagging shoulder injuries he suffered in 2016 and 2018. 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. In 2020, there was a spot open for the leading quarterback at the Patriots after seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cam Newton contract details: How much is Panthers QB making in 2021. Cam Newton passes during a game against the New Orleans Saints in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. The arm isnt what it once was. Not a team player and only causes distractions within the team. If Newton plays well this season, he would become the favorite to be Carolina's starting quarterback in 2022.". What is next for the Panthers under Wilks and general manager Scott Fitterer? Which is abysmal in todays NFL. 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. A new coach meant a new vision, whichmeant a new staff of assistants and, eventually, a new franchise passer. His performance at NE was always panic and flop sweat or improvising because he didnt know who the secondary receivers were or the routes. 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 QB did not practice this week after reaggravating a foot . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Sunday will likely be the last time Cam Newton suits up as a Carolina Panther; his contract expires at the end of the season. Washington has a promising second-year passer in Dwayne Haskins and multiple options with the No. Just trying to make big . In the context of the organizational changes noted above, the spring of 2020 quickly becamean ideal time to cut ties. Sports columnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994. 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. 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. Fitterer and head coach Frank Reich also touched on other needs the team has, and what the priorities are for the coming weeks during their interviews at the combine. Rhule hiredPhil Snow, his right-hand man throughthe duo'sprevious stops at Baylor and Temple, as defensive coordinator. The Panthers (4-5) announced they've agreed to a one-year contact with Newton, bringing him. At the same time, you're trying to build a Super Bowl-caliber team. ", As with his entire career, and recent press conferences, this one contained multitudes. In short, Tepper's Rhule hire led to Brady, and Brady's background/plan for the offenseled to the Bridgewater signing. Inconsistency at the quarterback position and erratic play have plagued the Carolina Panthers since Cam Newton's departure. Since then, Newton has been out of work. In 2021, Newton lost his starting QB seat in the Patriots to Mac Jones and was later released by them. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Playing football is a long way off. The Panthers have Baker Mayfield as their starting QB. Cam Newton looks to pass during a week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018. In fantasy football, you never know who lands up in the top 10 at the end of the league, but these four options seem promising if you need a backup QB. I know that. But this isn't about the years to come, or the things he's done in the past. In the aftermath of the draft, G.M. Something Panthers fans need to realize, even with the injuries and uncertainty across the organization. Benched. They gave him the opportunity to not only win the starting job for the. This team wants to win. 1. 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. It did before Newton burst onto the scene and will thrive long after hes gone.
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