Dazzling but disappointing debut for NewtonBy David Lumia, Fox Sports September 11, 2011
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Cam Newton had little trouble adjusting to the speed of the game. He had no difficulty mastering a slimmed down NFL playbook despite a condensed, intense, five-week on-the-job training period. He clearly and unequivocally demonstrated that he has an NFL-caliber arm to go with his freakish athletic skills, passing for more yards than any rookie ever did in his debut.
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Panthers QB Cam Newton, making his first NFL start, threw for 422 yards Sunday against the Cardinals, but his final throw came up just short of a first down in a 28-21 loss.
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