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Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly are Carolina's 'Ying Yang Twins'

Cam Newton is known for his ability to shake off pass rushers. Luke Kuechly is so fundamentally sound as a linebacker, he can get low to make a sure tackle in the open field.

With Newton at the helm of the Panthers offense and Kuechly in the middle of the defense, coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday the two are yin and yang as leaders on the team.

Newton took it a step further by referring to himself and Kuechly as "The Ying Yang Twins," alluding to the hip hop duo.

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Rivera, who quipped Newton is "a more colorful dresser," said while Newton is the vocal leader, the quiet Kuechly can "sneak" into a room and leads by example.