Come with me, Panthers fans, to a new year.
It’s a year in which quarterback Cam Newton throws more and gets hit less. A year where the offense moves down the field with cohesion and creativity.
Picture it: Newton steps back to go through his progressions. He looks left – there is Kelvin Benjamin, streaking downfield, but wrapped around him is a cornerback. Newton looks right – there is Devin Funchess, in the same predicament.
The pocket begins to collapse; fans in the packed stadium exhale, ready for frustration.
But wait! Not to worry. There, juking defenders out of their shoes is rookie running back and No.