Cam Newton threw a touchdown and ran after another when he announced his comeback with the Carolina Panthers in style during Sunday’s victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
There was a reassuring acquaintance as Cam Newton crouched down to direct the gathering from the side, with every nearby Carolina Panthers teammate clinging to his every word. As if he never left, as if it was his command again.
Newton was out of football, his days as a starting quarterback seemed to be over before the Panthers needed help in center due to injury to Sam Darnold. After releasing him in March 2020, Carolina swallowed her pride and called her ever-beloved fan favorite.
The 32-year-old signed a one-year contract worth up to $ 10 million on Thursday and hit a touchdown within four minutes of his second debut Sunday.
“I know a lot of people in the media, newspapers, blogs, they want to tell about me. This is not about me. I say all the time that this is not about me, ”Newton said after the game. “It was a flawless team victory.
“I am so proud of (quarterback) PJ (Walker) who looked at the barrel and tossed the ball so many times, and that everyone is coming together. plays. “
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Walker rightfully got the opportunity in the absence of former XFL quarterback Darnold, who finished 22 of 29 for 167 yards and one interception. However, it was Christian McCaffrey who put the Panthers on their backs, making 161 yards before the scrum.
Newton’s best performance was achieved towards the end of the first quarter, during which he continued his two-yard lead on the Panthers’ initial drive, delivering a two-yard strike to Robbie Anderson on his next possession.
“Well, I’ll put it this way,” he said. “This time last week I ate a bowl of cereal. Can you feel me?
“I’m just floating at an all-time high frequency. It’s almost scary. The conversations I have, the people I meet, the things I can do. “
