Cam Newton had an unusual 2021 season, with the Patriots surprisingly cutting him before the season, the Panthers surprisingly picking him up in the middle of the season, and sitting on the bench . 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. After he suffered several injuries, the Panthers released him in March 2020. It's also what likely hinders teams from adding him as a backup. A Super Bowl appearance. The native son of the Carolinas brought football to his home region, changing the course of the history of two states. That scenario eventually revealed itself to beimpossible. This reminds me of Cam Newton in his prime. Not much from recent weeks has been what we're used to seeing either. Scott Fitterer told #PFTPM that Newton could possibly return again to the Panthers. Carolina simply could not carry bothcontracts at the same time. His return was well-highlighted after the first couple of weeks, including an emotional return to Bank of America Stadium in a loss to the then-Washington Football Team. Who should stay, who should go, Who wins between Panthers, Bucs in season finale? They dont treat black mobile QBs like QBs, Justin Fields run and slide and is hit again, The Mayor of Trey Town, PlumDawg Millionaire. Last year, the Panthers brought back quarterback Cam Newton for a second stint. In 2021, Newton lost his starting QB seat in the Patriots to Mac Jones and was later released by them. Expanded coverage of Carolinas Week 18 game. The move allows the . Hes looked much better than I think anybody could have anticipated. 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. A star with the Carolina Panthers earlier in his career, the former No. MORE:Why Cam Newton is the Patriots' best option to replace Tom Brady. 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. 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. "Just trying to make big plays, just like Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson." Scott Fowler is a national award-winning sports columnist for The Charlotte Observer. Now, hes not healthy, hes not getting better and the Panthers are winning with Allen. I thought the Panthers should have stuck Newton out there for a play or two deep in the fourth quarter against Tampa Bay, then called timeout, brought him back off the field and let the fans applaud him. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. Cam Newton scores a touchdown during a week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018. 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. Those boil down to either Fix Darnold or Get Someone New or, more likely, trying to do both at the same time. Newton isn't beyond the next two games, and since they're both on the road, it's easier to make the switch back to Darnold now. Darnold is under contract with the Panthers for 2022, after all. Newton's ability to run also matters, since the Panthers have tried to establish that as part of their identity in recent weeks. Please logout and login again. Cam Newton has had more than a decade-long career, mostly with the Carolina Panthers. Newton, 32, played nine seasons for the Panthers from 2011-19. But the likelihood is he wont. 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. 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 . His uniform will likely be clean, his dignity intact, his future uncertain. Last season when Darnold went down due to injury, the Panthers brought back their former franchise player Newton to help fill in. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and the 2015 NFL MVP, is officially back in the black and blue. I don't want to sound like I'm retiring, but, I've had some great memories. In his last four games, he has a combined passer rating of 44.5, with a touchdown and five interceptions. Should fans of the Panthers be nervous? But mostly Newton is about to stand on the sideline once again for a 5-11 team that has lost six in a row. Cam has been terrible for some time. Translation: Carolina instantly became Rhule's team. 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 Super Bowl appearance. After starting his NFL journey in 2011, he was the face of the Panthers until, in 2020, he switched teams and played a season for the New England Patriots. They understood what Keep Pounding meant, Newton said. The Patriots cut Newton, the N.F.L. View photos of the Panthers taking on Tampa Bay in the 2021 home finale in Week 16. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. As columnist Scott Fowler wrote today, this being Newton's last. 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. Then theres the fact that Newton cant really be just a guy on the depth chart. Placed on IR (foot) Matthew Stafford, Lions. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onCarolina Panthers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Newton couldnt save the Panthers in 2021, no matter how hard he worked. ", 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. With NFL coaching, perhaps Richardson can become a great quarterback like his idol and frequent comparison, Cam Newton. Cam Newton has always had one of the biggest personalities in the NFL. Cam Newton does not have to seek a trade any longer. Newton has tried to get back into the league after leaving the Patriots before the start of the season, even getting the COVID-19 vaccine to make himself more marketable to teams that may have a quarterback need. Since then, its been 7-9, 5-11, 5-11 and either 5-12 or 6-11 this season. But this isn't about the years to come, or the things he's done in the past. After that, the flashes of Newton were minimal at best. (Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports - via Reuters). 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. In truth, the typical NFL quarterback is a big person. The Panthers did not lose faith in their former QB and gave him a chance to start a few games last season. His talent, though, is incredible. When we presented the most ideal non-Panthers fits for Newton last month, we included the Titans, Chargers, Buccaneers and Patriots. Goodbye again, Cam. In short, Tepper's Rhule hire led to Brady, and Brady's background/plan for the offenseled to the Bridgewater signing. The main theme of that Nov. 12 event was that Newton had come to Charlotte to work, not as a ceremonial figurehead. 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. 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.. They are bigger than most people who play that position. 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. Please logout and login again. A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Aug 27, 2019 at 10:23am PDT. Richardson died peacefully March 1, 2023, at his Charlotte . I loved his energy and he was so fun to watch. Something he was reportedly willing to accept on the right franchise. "Today was just a walkthrough. 1 overall pick fits the profile of a team that has been willing to move aggressively, including making 13 trades this calendar year alone. 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. Schefter reports he also has playoff-heavy incentives built into his contract. Cam Newton, Panthers. There was very little attention given to the former Carolina Panther this offseason. 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. Their rookie quarterback Matt Corral has sustained a Lisfranc injury and Sam Darnold's ankle sprain might keep him away from some games. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Your login session has expired. It didn't generate many wins. And clearly, the opportunity is there for this to make a significant impact. 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. Since then, Newton has been out of work. His performance at NE was always panic and flop sweat or improvising because he didnt know who the secondary receivers were or the routes. But he could certainly be one of the league's more valuable backups. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Why is he revered in the locker room? The quarterback reportedly suffered the injury in a win vs. the Falcons, but played through it the following week in a loss to the Patriots. Bill Romanowski, former NFL linebacker and all-around doer of dumb things, had some. NowNewton's Panthers tenure is over after nine years. It's an issue that has plagued Panthers quarterbacks since Newton, leading to injuries for several guys. What the No. Benjamin has 21 catches, 329 yards and three TDs, an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. "Growing up, that guy was always Cam Newton for me.
