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NFL: Luck, Wilson, 10 best players to start a franchise

By SJ Tuohy

Dec 1, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the Chicago Bears at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Bears 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the Chicago Bears at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Bears 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

#7 Cam Newton

He’s exciting. He’s a dual-threat. He keeps getting better. He sells tickets. You want to have him on your team.

The 25-year-old Atlanta native is only going into his fourth season as the starting quarterback in Carolina. His decision-making has improved yearly, which is evident by the fact his passer rating has also improved each year. He’s a walking highlight with a big ceiling above his head; Newton can’t be left out this list. If he can take the Panthers to the playoffs, he can almost certainly take my franchise.

As a side note, Super Cam has been dealing with an ankle injury this offseason limiting his mobility, which will be a developing story for the Panthers to watch. Newton is also another player that will be getting into his second contract sooner than later.

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