Paired with Rivera, Newtonended up doing just that. They gave him the opportunity to not only win the starting job for the. Newton recently made the case to still be a starter. "My job is to try to win right now," Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday afternoon. Although his level of performance is at its lowest, he still believes he can outplay any QB in the league. As I recall, Dan Marino also got destroyed in a Super Bowl. I have a lot of respect for fans that believe that Newton can still play and help their team to victory. Inconsistency at the quarterback position and erratic play have plagued the Carolina Panthers since Cam Newton's departure. I floated a while ago that Cam Newtons days of throwing footballs for the Carolina Panthers could be over. 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. At the time, Newton made it clear that he wanted to keep playing, but. The Patriots decided that rookie Mac Jones is ready to take over as the starter and that. It sold tickets and created excitement. Cam Newton Carolina Panthers against Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, September 9, 2018. 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. The Patriots, even after losing Brady, opted against a move as aggressive as trading for Newton. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) The founder of the Carolina Panthers, died Wednesday night at age 86, the team announced Thursday. It sold tickets and created excitement. See video, posts and updates straight from Indianapolis as Panthers leaders speak to the media. It did before Newton burst onto the scene and will thrive long after hes gone. Carolina Panthers celebrate after defeating the Arizona Cardinals to win the NFC Conference Championship. 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. Even the Redskins, the team Rivera coaches and a sensible landing place for Newton, reportedly has decided to take a wait-and-see approach. Social media reacts to Cam Newton's return to Carolina, NFL Throwback: Cam Newton's Top 10 plays in Carolina. The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. "Just trying to make big plays, just like Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson." Scott Fitterer told #PFTPM that Newton could possibly return again to the Panthers. Speculation about teams not being keen on his big personality making things difficult for their starting option was asinine. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He was 86 . Cam Newton was seen as raw coming out of Auburn, and he still went No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Newtons body has diminished and he is not the same player. But this isn't about the years to come, or the things he's done in the past. 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. Eli Manning, Giants. One of the most over rated QBs ever. 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. 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 leaps in the air as he rushes the ball during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018. The comparisons always have chased Anthony Richardson around the football field. During the 18-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, the Panthers trotted out Newton for a single snapa rush which resulted in a 5-yard gain. 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. Cam Newton is back with Carolina. All the teams in the NFL have named their 53-man roster, and Newton is not on any of those lists. Arriving so late and learning on the fly were significant obstacles to overcome. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? But circumstances change. Since then, its been 7-9, 5-11, 5-11 and either 5-12 or 6-11 this season. It will feel unfair Sunday, when the quarterback almost certainly closes the door on Cam Newton 2.0 with the Panthers in Tampa Bay (4:25 p.m. kickoff, CBS). In 2021, Newton lost his starting QB seat in the Patriots to Mac Jones and was later released by them. That it just so happened to be the franchise's top signal-caller of all time was a coincidence. The founder and former owner of the Panthers passed away on Wednesday night. 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 that sense, he remains paired with Rivera, who was fired as Carolina's coach in December before taking the same job in Washington. Even if Newton is well past his prime and no longer the same player he was four years ago. Not a member? Who should stay, who should go, Who wins between Panthers, Bucs in season finale? Remember when he got destroyed in the Super Bowl and the narrative was, he WILL be back and multiple times? Sam Darnold is not yet fully healthy from a high-ankle sprain. My job is to try to win.". According to The Athletic, teams also have expressed concerns about the shoulder injury that impacted Newton's 2018 season and also resulted in surgery. Will the Panthers once again sign a deal with Newton for this season? It was a nice, heart-warming reunion for the first few weeks of his return, but nothing more than that. At the same time, you're trying to build a Super Bowl-caliber team. In the aftermath of the draft, G.M. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and the 2015 NFL MVP, is officially back in the black and blue. Newton isnt. Because he won some games 7-10 seasons ago? 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. Theres absolutely no getting away from that. ESPN Stats & Information. Hes now a 32-year-old NFL quarterback with an iffy arm who probably isnt ready to retire from the game he loves and who will likely attempt to sign a new deal in free agency. A star with the Carolina Panthers earlier in his career, the former No. 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'. Newton then played one season with the New. Newton reportedly received offers from one or two teams regarding a return to playing this season, according to Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340. Last Sunday, after Newton began his latest comeback attempt with a familiar touchdown run in which he managed to look both nimble and powerful, he ripped off his helmet and screamed "I'm back!". Cam always left the impression that he never read the playbook. "There are four teams in the NFC with more than six wins. Newton was part of building something special. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. So why is Cam so "Quentin-esque," you ask? Together again pic.twitter.com/PXGaVTvvZX. 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. Its a shame that his career was slowly cut short by nagging shoulder injuries he suffered in 2016 and 2018. The founder and former owner of the Panthers passed away on Wednesday night. "I don't know what the future holds," Newton said. 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.". Yeah, that kid warming up in the commercial laughs at that too. After going 0-5 as a starter behind a bedraggled Carolina offensive line in November and December, Newton will begin Carolinas season finale on the bench. What would have been much more fitting for Newton: a home game, a win, a fine performance and a ride into the sunset. "I don't necessarily know what the future holds," he said. That has been life for the Panthers, really, for the past four years. 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. 5:26 PM on Mar 2, 2023 CST. 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 may feel like "only a few of us" but the vast majority of sane panthers fans loved Cam . Newton started in five games but could not lead his side to a single victory. Its a shame that Newton may never win a Super Bowl as a starter or even a backup. In short, Tepper's Rhule hire led to Brady, and Brady's background/plan for the offenseled to the Bridgewater signing. Sports columnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994. Cam Newton has always had one of the biggest personalities in the NFL. The Cam Newton experiment and reunion mostly bombed for the Carolina Panthers last season, enough to the point that one would rationally believe the team would have less than zero interest in bringing him back in 2022. Hell undoubtedly be back in the Panthers stadium to join the teams Hall of Honor in a few years and likely before that. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Cam Newton. 1 overall draft selection in 2011 has done for the organization is nothing short of spectacular. He is currently a free agent and is looking for the right team to sign him up. Cam was not a good fit in NE and that experience ruined him. Enjoy retirement. Despite that, he remains unsigned just a week away from the NFL's opening Sunday. Ended with a 85.2 QBR. 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. This is about now, and maximizing the opportunity for the 2021 Panthers. 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.