Despite being labeled a “risk” by virtually every draft pundit, Cam Newton was selected with the first overall pick by the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers brass took the potential for a high reward over the high risk label that’s been attached to Newton since he declared his intent to become a professional.
Newton will become the face of a franchise that has become a team of question marks in only a year. New Panther coach Ron Rivera will undoubtedly have to consider playing Newton from day one with second year quarterback Jimmy Clausen being the only other option on the roster.