So many questions. But for now, we are going to take a look at this game, starting with the general information.
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“We need to help Trevor all we can”, Kubiak said. “It’s the old saying ‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint.’ I believe in this kid and what he can do for our football team, and I believe in what our team can do for him”.
The Carolina Panthers start the 2016 season facing off against the same team that defeated them in Super Bowl 50, the Denver Broncos.
That MVP trophy didn’t help Newton and the Panthers much past year in the Super Bowl, thanks to Von Miller, who returns to Denver with a fresh new contract as the highest-paid defensive player in football. How cool is that? The Panthers offense, which had been so dominant during the regular season and playoffs was absolutely stunted by the Broncos pass rush.
With back-up quarterback and presumed starter Brock Osweiler joining the Houston Texans in March, the Broncos will start the new season with the inexperienced Trevor Siemian calling the shots. Newton is the league’s best running quarterback and he and Stewart can give the Panthers a strong running game.
It doesn’t happen always, but a Super Bowl rematch can occur during the following season. Fantasy Tip: Might want to sit Newton vs. Broncos.
“He’s got us in a couple of good plays, we’re maybe not putting as much as we had “18” (Peyton Manning) do with that vast experience that he had”, said Broncos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison.
With Prescott supported by fellow rookie and fourth overall pick Ezekiel Elliott at running back, the Cowboys appear in a good position to at least survive until Romo’s eventual return.
How do the Vikings move forward without Teddy Bridgewater? When they visited the White House, receiver Demaryius Thomas got to personally thank President Barack Obama for commuting his mother’s drug sentence, and successfully pleaded for the release of his grandmother this summer, as well. What about the Cowboys, who will be without Tony Romo due to a broken bone in his back yet again.
Tight End: It seems like Virgil Green will be the No. 1 tight end to start the year, and he caught all 10 of his preseason targets for 97 yards and a score.
Siemian’s play in the preseason has produced a ton of concerns. That alone should be so fun to watch. It’s also important to remember that Peyton Manning wasn’t much of a factor in last February’s game that Carolina lost by 14. He signed the biggest contract ever for a non-quarterback: $114.5 million over six years, including $70 million in guarantees. Here’s hoping this is the year they get ring No. 7. With that said, I don’t see them pulling the upset against the Steelers.
In the end though, I will have my eyes glued to the Arizona Cardinals, who might be the most fun team in the entire league.
On Carolina’s side, the Panthers dealt with a significant loss of their own.
If you can’t tell, I just love football regardless of the level.
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Newton is one of the NFL’s biggest stars and a year ago he was league’s very best player. He won’t be seeing any second-teamers on Thursday Night Football.
