In an interview released Tuesday, quarterback Cam Newton compared himself to several of the top athletes in recent memory.
According to Bill Voth of the Carolina Panthers' official website, Newton discussed his status as the go-to guy who is looked upon to make plays in big moments:
"There has never been a time when I've been on a team—I don't care if I'm playing softball—where I haven't been looked upon to be that guy. And it's hard when it's 14-10, we need a touchdown, it's 3rd-and-2, you're looking at coach, you get the play call, and it's like, 'Come on!