The Facts:
Bucky Brooks of
NFL.com reports he has heard from Panthers team officials that the team will not play Newton extensively until he shows a firm grasp of the offense and they build a supporting cast that will enable him to have success as a starter.
Reported by the Redzone.org
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to Brooks, the Panthers will make Newton compete with Jimmy Clausen in training camp (assuming there is a training camp). Assuming Newton demonstrates the necessary understanding of the scheme, the Panthers have some of those pieces in place with their strong offensive line, deep stable of running backs (Jonathan Stewart and possibly DeAngelo Williams) and an established No. 1 receiver in Steve Smith. They still need to find a quality second option and hope that TE Jeremy Shockey can re-emerge as a legitimate threat over the middle. The goal is to allow Newton to function as a game manager while the team relies heavily on the running game and a strong defense. If the Panthers can limit his pass attempts to less than 25 per game, Brooks believes Newton can develop at a rate that will allow him to minimize his inexperience and have success.
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