Let the hot takes and criticism begin. No stranger to controversy, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton elicits a polarizing response from fans around the league – and even some of those who pull for his own team. Since entering the league as the No. 1 overall pick in 2011, Newton has been a lightning rod for critics despite his track record.
An eight-year career that features a Rookie of the Year award (2011), league MVP (2015), first-team All Pro selection (2015) and three Pro Bowls (2011, 2013, 2015). He’s been to the playoffs on four occasions, won the division three times and reached the Super Bowl.