Even before new general manager Marty Hurney took roster control over for the Carolina Panthers, it seemed everyone knew Cam Newton needed a little help. The former No. 1 overall pick has set many individual records for players at his position and has even earned a league MVP award, but has yet to bring the Lombardi Trophy home to Charlotte.
For many seasons, both supporters and pundits have criticized Newton’s style of play and even more so, his perceived attitude on and off the field has been a lightning rod for controversy. All while orchestrating the most consecutive successful seasons in franchise history and leading the Panthers to their second ever Super Bowl.