Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has quietly developed into one of the most advanced pocket passers in the NFL.
Cam Newton’s touchdown pass to Greg Olsen in the third quarter of the Carolina Panthers 29-26 win against the Indianapolis Colts was probably one of his most impressive throws of the entire season. On this play, Newton displayed advanced quarterback traits such as the ability to make correct coverage reads pre-snap, and the ability to manipulate opposing defenders in coverage with his eyes.
The box score stats might not always reflect this, but Cam Newton is no longer a "raw" and "unrefined" passer -- he’s quietly become one of the NFL’s most advanced pocket quarterbacks.