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Newton back in his element

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Most people want quarterback Cam Newton to look back or look ahead.

Look back to his amazing MVP season. Look back to the Super Bowl defeat and the lingering disappointment.

Or look ahead to a rematch with the Denver Broncos in the 2016 season opener. Look ahead to a year with his No. 1 wideout healthy again.

But Newton prefers staying focused on the here and now – Spartanburg and his sixth NFL training camp.

“It’s not about encores, it’s not about looking back,” Newton said. “I’m living in the moment right now.