Cam Newton can provide a boost to the Carolina Panthers defense
I don’t envy the Carolina Panthers’ defense so far this season. On the majority of occasions, they’ve done their best to keep the team in games, but the offense has failed to capitalize.
Take Sunday for example. With two key takeaways, the Panthers were set up in New England Patriots territory but the offense and more pressingly Sam Darnold failed to take advantage with only two field goals.
Cam Newton is someone who can not only lead this offense but keep the defense resting on the sidelines. Many times we’ve seen the Panthers’ defense staring hot but as the game wears on and offensive struggles intensify.
The defense finds themselves constantly on the field. So naturally, we see a drop in play from Phil Snow’s unit. Newton is someone capable of putting together long drives to keep them fresh.
Also, don’t underestimate the impact Newton will have on the sideline. Although Darnold seems a standup guy he doesn’t seem to be the biggest personality.
Panthers fans are more than used to seeing Newton geeing up his defense and that is something we haven’t seen at all with Darnold.
An elevation in offensive play can only mean good things for what is already a tremendous young defense. The play of Newton on the other side of the ball gives them the opportunity to improve from very good to one of the best in the league.