Comments from the experts as the Carolina Panthers begin the 2012 NFL season.<\/p>\n
Chris Berman, ESPN \u2014 Year 2 of Cam Newton like looking forward to Christmas.<\/p>\n
Clifton Brown, Sporting News \u2014 No matter how Cam Newton plays, I don\u2019t see enough improvement on defense for team to overtake Saints or Falcons in NFC South.<\/p>\n
Clark Judge, BSSports.com \u2014 Yeah, Cam Newton is sensational. But can he win? Guess we\u2019re about to find out.<\/p>\n
Ira Kaufman, Tampa Tribune \u2014 Defense will be significantly improved, easing burden on Cam Newton.<\/p>\n
Pat Kirwan, SiriusXM NFL Radio\/CBSSports.com \u2014 Cam Newton will not suffer sophomore slump and his receiving weapons look improved. Can defensive line and pass rush live up to their end of bargain? If so, team could move up.<\/p>\n
John Lynch, Fox Sports \u2014 Cam Newton even better in Year 2 and defense that struggled mightily gets help from Jon Beason, Thomas Davis and rookie LB Luke Kuechly. Consistent pass rush must emerge.<\/p>\n
Cris Collinsworth, NBC Sports \u2014 Lots of weapons on offense, but do they have enough defense?<\/p>\n
Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News \u2014 Pencil in MLB Luke Kuechly as one of early favorites for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n
Alex Marvez, Foxsports.com \u2014 Forget about Tim Tebow. Cam Newton is prototype run\/pass quarterback \u2014 and he should be even better after banner rookie campaign.<\/p>\n
Dan Pompei, Chicago Tribune \u2014 Panthers offense starting to look like it can be very scary for opposing defenses.<\/p>\n
Rich Gannon, CBS Sports\/SiriusXM NFL Radio \u2014 Still concerned about D and WR position opposite Steve Smith.<\/p>\n
Bob Glauber, Newsday \u2014 Division crowded with contenders, and that might include Panthers. Can\u2019t say enough about Cam Newton\u2019s leadership and ability. A surprise team in \u201812? Could be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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