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Panthers offense: Regular season report card

By Brandon Scott

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers huddles the offense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers huddles the offense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a 31-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Quarterback: 81, B-

C at 49ers, C- vs. Bills, F vs. Saints, B at Patriots
A at Lions, B- vs. Eagles, D at Bears, C+ at Bucs
B+ vs. Falcons, A vs. Dolphins, B- at Jets, B+ at Saints
B vs. Vikings, A vs. Packers, A vs. Buccaneers, C- at Falcons

Quarterback Cam Newton remains the focal point when Carolina’s offense sputters but without his efforts the Panthers season would have ended on Sunday. Newton led the team in rushing and orchestrated three game winning drives on the season.

Without much of a preseason to prepare following rotator cuff surgery, the Panthers signal caller contributed an enormous amount to the Carolina offense. Playing with a rookie running back who led the team in receiving, minus two key components up front for a majority of the year and amidst controversy for his media interactions and announced investigation into owner Jerry Richardson – Newton deserves more credit.

His final grade reflects the many up and down performances endured throughout the season while his worth is even more valuable.

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