Even more now (is Cam Newton even an Earthling?); in fact, we pray that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning takes the Panthers apart in Super Bowl 50.
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Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson had the NFL’s top selling shirt, followed by Tom Brady (New England) and Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay).
Whether it’s been Manning or Brock Osweiler under center for Denver, the offense has been nothing special this year. You need to figure out what the heck a “division” is and what Cam Newton really does (besides look pretty, of course). The Super Bowl is scheduled to be played on February 7, 2016. There was also keen interest in North Carolina, home of the Panthers, which had the second-most traffic on the SeatGeek site. (When the Miami Dolphins went undefeated in 1972, they only had to win 17 games).
He was joined in the jaw-dropping play department by speedy receiver Ted Ginn, who zig-zagged to a 22-yard touchdown on an end-around run, Kurt Coleman, who swiped a pair of passes, and linebacker Luke Kuechly who ran his interception back 21 yards for a score. He is expected to be honored as the MVP for the first time – fans chanted those three letters during the NFC championship postgame ceremony – and he’ll be playing in his first Super Bowl.
Carolina, which was hosting its first NFC title game in franchise history, forced seven turnovers, setting a new franchise postseason record.
“We’ve been doubted. We’ve been slated; all of the above, but yet when you have turnouts like (Sunday) it makes it all worthwhile”, Newton said after the win against the Cardinals.
The Panthers led by charismatic quarterback Cam Newton are enjoying the ride.
“We came out here and fought our tails off, and we did what a lot of people said we couldn’t do”, Newton said. He said it’s easy to resist, with one reminder: “I’m not living for anybody else”. “But probably once we get to Santa Clara”. This will be the first time in 12 years that Carolina will appear in a Super Bowl and this will be Newton’s first time in his National Football League career. We’ve got the most (Pro Bowlers) in the league, and people are still saying this is a fluke.
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The Panthers tried making a deal with Norman last offseason but the two were very far apart on the details, with Norman confident enough in himself to know his vaule will rise after the 2015 season.
