When the Carolina Panthers picked him at number one overall in the 2011 NFL Draft Newton many analysts thought that he would become something special, but that sentiment was far from unanimous.
Critics have long complained about Newton’s accuracy (fair), pocket presence (not so fair) and maturity (ridiculous.)
Each season he got a little bit better, slowly developing the areas where he needed to improve. It wasn’t a straight line to become the player he is now. Cam Newton has gone up and down every now and then, but overall we have seen a steady growth in his game over time.