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Panthers TE Greg Olsen defends Cam Newton, cites 'world of today'

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen on Sunday defended quarterback Cam Newton regarding verbal attacks from former teammate Kelvin Benjamin, saying the 2015 NFL MVP has been the best thing to happen to his career.

Benjamin, who was traded to Buffalo midway through last season, told "The Athletic'' that he would have been better off the first three and a half year of his career had he been with a quarterback with better accuracy and "knowledge" of the game than Newton.

Olsen had no idea what sparked the 6-foot-5 wide receiver to make those remarks.