Newton Cam meets Panthers ready to stand for the examination

CHARLOTTE (AP) — before you sign on the decision of project Cam Newton (FSY) No. 1 overall, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson Auburn invited former quarterback at his home and pulled out a letter from a fan. By Bob Donnan, US Presswire

Cam Newton met journalists in Carolina on Friday.

By Bob Donnan, US Presswire

Cam Newton met journalists in Carolina on Friday.

"In that letter," explained Newton, "the person said, ' Mr. Richardson, may please ask Cam Newton if it wants to be great?"A day after the Panthers wagered that Newton had the drive to be a franchise quarterback, Newton stood at a podium on Friday in a gray suit and blue tie, crispy and swore to not be outworked. "I understand that is not something that is going to be immediate, as instant grits, "Newton said of adjusting of the NFL. "It's more like collard greens. You have to let it sit and wait. But at the same time it's going to be a fun process. I don't know. "Sporting a broad smile and exude confidence, Newton met with reporters at his new job Friday as he embarks on a quest to shed negative labels and overcome the scrupulous to lead the Panthers out of the basement of the NFL. "I embraced the whole process to be a person who looks at all, "said Newton, who was certainly the case as Newton paraded around Bank of America Stadium as the highest draft pick — and probably the most risky — in 17 seasons of Panthers. questions surrounding his problems off the field in Floridafather alleged system of pay-per-play during his recruitment and how I will be fit by a crime of dissemination to Auburn to a pro-style system, where it is harder to read defenses. "When you look at the Auburn offense, they see a bit of a simplistic. But at the same time is not to blame me for an offense that a coach had its philosophy, "said Newton. "It is my job to make that transition smoothly and make everything."6-foot-5, winner of the Heisman Trophy, 248-pound done certainly in Auburn. He threw 30 touchdowns passes and rushed for 20 more in the season 14-0 National Championship for the Tigers. In comparison, the Panthers scored 16 offensive touchdowns in two games in 2010. "His ability to perform with football, as a ball carrier, not only as a scrambler, "coach Ron Rivera said when asked about Newton's strengths. "He can open up things for our running back. If the Defense crashes down on the line of scrimmage, he can bootleg out and make something happen. "But how long will it take to get to that point? And he can stay out of trouble?Center Ryan Kalil (FSY) couldn't resist needling his new teammate when he posted on Twitter, "Congratulations, Cam Newton and entertainer." This is in reference to a declaration of Newton Sports Illustrated in which he said that he considered more of a soccer player.Kalil, however, was quick to introduce the same Newton on Friday ".Kalil listen, until he is winning football and helps us win football games, he can say and do whatever he wants, "he said.Winning has only happened twice for Carolina last season in the midst of terrible play quarterback. Jimmy Clausen (FSY) went 1-9 as a starter as a rookie after he replaced the injured and ineffective Matt Moore (FSY). "Of course we struggled last year, "said Moore, intended to be a free agent. "If a guy like that who is an explosive player can help this team, it's a good pick."There was another element of intrigue in the QB competition is imminent.After Newton was holding a mesh with Rivera Panthers No. 1 and balenate cameras, Newton was asked if he hoped to wear no. 2, what led to Auburn. "I will try, "said Newton. that number now belongs to Clausen And while Clausen welcomed him via a text message Thursday night, he is not his job. Clausen was among the first players to arrive at the team's headquarters at dawn Friday, when the NFL opened its doors following a court order to end the blockade ".He wished me luck. Only one person doing that says a lot about his character and what kind of person is really, "said Newton. "We had an interesting conversation about Charlotte. He said that he was here and was hoping that I would get the chance to meet him. I'm looking forward to not only meet Jimmy, but lots of other team-mates. "After talking about how he hoped his template work ethic after star QBs Tom Brady (FSY), Peyton Manning (FSY) and Drew Brees (FSY), Newton was whisked away for meetings with the coaches. It was the first step in a process in which the Panthers and Newton are hoping to prove critics wrong. "I am saying now: I'm trying to be the best, "Newton said.I strain to be great. "

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