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Carolina Panthers 2012 Season Preview

Cam Newton proved to be quite the entertainer, not to mention a pretty darn good quarterback, during a dazzling and historic pro debut.And if the electrifying young playmaker's encore can propel the 2012 Carolina Panthers into the playoffs after an extended absence, he'll no doubt be an icon in an area where college basketball traditionally is king.Newton instantly dispelled the prevailing notion that the 2011 No. 1 overall draft choice would face a steep learning curve in his transition to the pro game by producing the most prolific season by a first-year signal-caller the NFL has ever witnessed, overtaking such legendary names as Manning and Graham in the record books by throwing for 4,051 yards and accounting for 35 touchdowns (21 passing, 14 rushing) to add an Offensive Rookie of the Year award alongside the Heisman Trophy in the former Auburn University sensation's personal accomplishment case.The magnetic 23-year-old's immediate impact showed up in the standings as well, with the...

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