The Carolina Panthers have their franchise quarterback tied up for the long-term future. Hand-wringing and nervousness are over, and now we get to enjoy watching Cam Newton lead the team for until the end of the decade. Dang that feels good to say. Here's some key information from the 6 p.m. press conference that followed the deal.
Gettleman said that Ryan Tannehill's contract had no bearing on Newton's new deal. The first draft of the contract was sent 5 days prior to the announcement of Tannehill's deal. The Panthers' GM has the utmost confidence in Cam, saying that he feels Newton is ready to "take the Panthers to the promised land," citing his continual improvement on a young team with problems last year.