Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been a lightning rod for controversy since entering the NFL seven years ago. He has received ridicule for both on field performances in addition to numerous run ins with the media – both national and local.
Despite winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, a league MVP award and making the playoffs in four of his seven seasons, critics manage to find deficiencies within Newton’s game. If not on the field, then via actions away from football and no one has been louder than Colin Cowherd.
The Fox Sports 1 and radio personality has made a good living by criticizing athletes and Newton has been a favorite target for some time.