Cam Newton: Goal Line Monster
By Gayle Saunders
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Cam Newton is shutting the mouths of naysayers one by one, day by day and week by week. On Sunday it was no different as he broke the all-time single-season record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. The record was previously held by Patriots great, Steve Grogan who retired from the league in 1990.
On the day Newton led the Panthers to a 38-19 win at Tampa Bay rushing 14 times for 56 yards, throwing for 204 yards, and even catching a pass for 27 yards. If there is one person you want the ball in their hands by the goal line, its Mr. Newton’s hands, as he scored all three of his rushing TD’s from the 1 yard line.
Newton is on pace to finish with 4,396 passing yards, 691 rushing and 34 total touchdowns. When was the last time you saw a NFL quarterback have 17 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns? Currently Newton leads all positions in rushing touchdowns with 13.
The gun slinging highflying rookie is the perfect blend of Quarterback and goal line monster we’ve never seen the likes of. Hats off to Newton for keeping his nose in the playbook and making big time plays. I’d have to believe the best is yet to come!
Changing the Game!
By Steve O’Reilly
Cam Newton and Tim Tebow just may be linked together forever, not in comparison with each other as many do but rather in conjunction. In regards to the NFL, conventional wisdom might be changing. It was long believed you couldn’t win with Rookie QB’s. The old saying is “rookies get you fired”, this isn’t the case anymore with a slew of recent QB’s who appear to have hit the NFL ground running. While Cam Newton hasn’t found success in the win column just yet, everyone I’ve talked to in the industry thinks we will be winner just fine. As for Tebow he might be the most important factor in this entire game changing movement, he’s winning with a style no one thought he could win with! What’s the common factor? We’ve see NFL QB’s that were mobile, that could run and throw, heck look at Mike Vick, so what’s the difference here? … speed with SIZE! Read more
Newton Breaks Manning passing debut record
By Gayle Saunders
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All Cam Newton did was complete 24 of 37 passes for 422 yards and two touchdowns and run in for another score. That would be a career game for most starting NFL quarterbacks. For Newton, it’s just the beginning and it all happened in his first game.
His 422 passing yards broke Peyton Manning’s rookie record for most passing yards on opening day. In addition, his performance is tied with Matthew Stafford for the most passing yards by a rookie quarterback in a single game.
Using the naysayers to fuel his fire, Cam Newton is definitely showing them that “Yes he can do it in the NFL.
Newton Breaks Manning’s Debut Passing Yardage Record
All Cam Newton did was break Mannings record and complete 24 of 37 passes for 422 yards and two touchdowns and run in for another score. That would be a career game for most starting NFL quarterbacks. For Newton, it’s just the beginning and all happened in his first game.
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Shockey saves choking teammate’s life at lunch
By Gayle Saunders
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On Monday Jeremy Shockey made the biggest play of the season for the Panthers and the season hasn’t even started yet.
He saved teammate Ben Hartstock from choking. Both players were having a meal, when a piece of meat happened to get lodged in Hartsock’s throat where he was unable to breath. After drinking a glass of water, it still did not pass.
Mike McCartney, Hartsock’s agent spoke on the matter.
“He said, ‘Shockey came up and gave me the Heimlich Maneuver and out came the meat,’ ”
Hartsocks agent called to check up on Ben and Hartsock played down the seriousness of the matter.
Panthers offensive tackle Geoff Schwartz,
“He jacked him up. It was truly amazing,” Schwartz wrote.
Immediately after, some of the team athletic trainers arrived on the scene.
“Ben so downplayed it that I didn’t realize the seriousness of it from his version,” McCartney said. “But the Panthers said it was quite scary.
“He was completely fine after that. He practiced, no problem. I guess that’s when they started teasing him. ‘Don’t choke today, Hartsock.’ ”
The 31-year-old Shockey, a four-time Pro Bowler, is heading into his first season with the Panthers after spending three seasons with the Saints. Hartsock, 31, was also an offseason acquisition by the Panthers after spending two years with the Jets.
Ron Rivera’s one word on Newton in camp: “WOW”
By Gayle Saunders
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Although some critics have spoken on Cam Newton’s predicted struggles, the opposite may be occurring. Cam Newton has proven early to Coach Rivera he means business, at least for now, according to the Charlotte Observer.
After two full go practices Rivera spoke about Newton.
“I mean, he does some things that really light you up and get you excited, as Jimmy did,’’ Rivera said. “Jimmy made some good throws and some good decisions. But when you look at what Cam does, some of those things. His running ability is special. That’s one of the things he brings to the table.’’
“Wow,” was Ron Rivera’s one-word response to the newspaper, when asked to give his early impressions of Newton.
Pundits are speculating that the number one overall pick could be the starter headed into the season. Jimmy Clausen struggled early and often last season as a rookie and the Panthers have also brought in veteran Derek Andersen to compete with Newton.
The one major thing that sets Newton apart from the other Panthers QB’s, is his athletic ability, that will factor into his early success. Extending plays may be Newton’s main option to ease him into the NFL and perhaps winning the starting job.
July 22nd: Packers & Panthers tell players to show up
By Gayle Saunders
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As of right now the two sides have not agreed to a labor deal, although one player said Monday that the owners’ lockout will end on Thursday July 21st
Panthers Tight End, Jeremy Shockey was quoted by website Busted Coverage as saying that he and his teammates were told to report to Charlotte, N.C., on Friday for a three-day minicamp. The Paper Charlotte Observer later confirmed through sources.
“Obviously the details have to be completed, but this deal is done,” Shockey told Busted Coverage. “The Hall of Fame game (Rams vs. Bears on Aug. 7) is a go. It’s a win-win for both sides.”
According to ProFootballTalk.com, The Green Bay Packers have also told players their facility will open Friday and that they should show up there Saturday, ESPN Milwaukee confirmed the PFT report later Monday, citing two team sources. Aaron Rodgers on the other hand says he has not been contacted about any meeting.
With this move by the Packers organization which currently aren’t allowed to talk to players during the lockout, signifies that the owners and players will soon agree on a deal. Currently the league and player representatives have agreed on the majority of the issues, the hang ups now are to agree on the use of the franchise tag, lost benefits from an uncapped year and workers’ compensation issues.
Jonathan Stewart owns James Farrior with a stiff arm
Jonathan Stewart Owns Rhonde Barber with a stiff arm
