Cam Newton impacted the NFL once he arrived as the franchise quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. Changing the game in terms of pocket passers, Newton has been an example for mobile quarterbacks who can both run and pass making opposing defenses accountable for his presence.
The 2011 Rookie of the Year, Newton immediately began setting records accumulating more passing yards than any other quarterback in his first two games (854). From then, the accolades and achievements have only mounted becoming the first NFL quarterback to accomplish a number of milestones in addition to setting numerous franchise records that will likely stand for quite some time.