Cam Newton hopes to put his money where his mouth is
By Jason Marcum
Attitude has also been a major problem for Newton. During a blowout loss last September against the New York Giants, Newton was benched and then seen sitting on the sideline with a towel over his head.
But that hasn’t discouraged Newton from entering Year 3 with optimism, so much so that, while appearing on WFNZ radio in Charlotte, Newton said the Panthers are a playoff contender:
"“I really do believe it,” Newton said. ”I’m not just saying anything because fans want to hear it. I’m not saying just anything because it is good for my health. And I won’t say anything that comes through my teeth that I really don’t believe in. I believe in my players. I believe in my offensive line that they are going to give me time to be successful. And I believe that I have enough weapons at the wide receiver position that they are going to catch the football. There’s no question about it in my mind. I have an unbelievable running back corps.”"