CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has taken a bit of heat over the years for walking out of news conferences while a reporter is trying to ask a question.
He even makes fun of it sometimes.
But on Wednesday, already three steps away from the podium when a reporter pleaded with the 2015 NFL MVP to address one more question, Newton stopped long enough to listen.
"I'll do that one," said Newton, returning to the podium to answer even though he'd already answered questions for more than 17 minutes.